18 32 1900 http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/ea52141490da78e602a809c4194489aa.PDF 7cfbc46b106a1b5aa263e02bccaab58e PDF Text Text »ti^ V Offidal Organ of the Seafarers International Union of North America VOL. IX. NEW YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY. DECEMBER 26. 1947 Anti-commies Form New French Union PARIS—Charging that the re­ cent French strikes called by the General Federation of Labor (CGT) were "in complete con­ tempt of union principles, and often against the will of the majority of workers," a large sec­ tion of the CGT this week re­ signed from the parent body. This blow, coming ten days after the end of the commie-pro­ moted strikes in France, and on the heels of the defeat of the CPled strikes in Italy, proves once more that the communist party does not have the real support of the workers of Europe. The resolution adopted by the new body, which calls itself "Workers Force," also charged that strike actiorf had been taken "for reasons that had nothing to do with the union movement," and that the Executive Com­ mittee of the CGT "did not hesi­ tate to throw the working classes into an adventure that could not hel^ but break the unity of the labor movement." One of the key men in "Work­ ers Force" is Leon Jouhaux, vet­ eran anti-communist labor leader, and until his resignation cosecretary general of the CGT. For thirty-seven years, until 1946, Jouhaux had served as sole secre­ tary general but last year com­ munist pressure forced him to accept Benoit' Frachon as cosecretary general. SAILLANT STAYS Four' other members of the thirteen man executive commit{Continued on Page 14) The SlU Spirit Contributions for the Ralph Youizy-Robert Boutwell defense fund continue to come in from ship's crews with $54.00 being turned over this week by the men of the SS Colabee. Richard Geiling. Steward Delegate, reported these con­ tributors in his department: George Dunn. N-o r m a n Kramer. Richard Geiling, Herbert Carter. Juan Vasquez, Alfred Zalewski. Al­ fred Robertson and Joseph O'Malley. peck Department dona­ tions turned over. to Dele­ gate I. W. Margavy came from Brothers Jensen. John­ son, Neuiner, Margavy, Blanchard, Kornelius and Wal­ lace. No. 52 Seafarers Hits Plan To Transfer US Ships To Enrepean Countries That part of President Truman's speech to Congress last week, on the Marshall Plan, dealing with the transfer and sale of American ships to foreign powers to carry the food and machinery to European countries, brought immediate repercus­ sions from the Seafarers International Union and the American shipping industry. The State Depart­ ment, supplementing the President's speech, recom­ Resolution For 1948 In just a few more days the year 1947 will be over, and the big question now is "What is in store for 1948." During the past year we have seen the spectacle of certain union officials in other maritime unions, becoming the fair-haired boys of the shipowners. These "leaders" are called "reliable," or "good Americans," and the ope­ rators have really tried to butter them up. Stripped of all the high sounding phrases, what this means is that the shipowners are attempting to create bosses' stooges m the maritime labor movement. On the one hand they are trying to lull the seamen into a false sense of security, and on the other hand they are ready with ^threats of government interference if the seamen continue to fight for their rights. «• mended that 200 war-built ships*. , , , ~ T u„ „.,ij onn building schedules of the par­ be sold, and 300 more temporar­ ticipating countries." ily transferred to countries par The CIO Shipyard Workers ticipating in the plan. By so do­ pointed out that European ship­ ing the State Department expects yards are . humming with orders to save $1,220,000,000. enough to last five years, while To this the Union, through at the same time American ship­ Paul Hall, New York Port Ag­ yards are rapidly approaching ent, replied, "That is exactly the complete idleness. sort of deal we would expect Many of thousands of men who from the politicians. The sea­ produced America's wartime fleet men have been taking a beating are now out of work, and of from them for a long time. the men who sailed the ships, "What this will do is increase many of them are now on the the unemployment of American beach, out of work. seamen, and it won't save enough money to make it worth while." The National Federation of American Shipping, which rep­ Since the next regular resents about 100 major Amer­ membership meeting date ican shipping companies, analyz­ falls on New Year's Eve. and ed the provisions of the Mar­ many of the men on the shall Plan and asserted that the beach will want to be home jstimated__Gaving of $1,220,000,000 with their families or out would more likely turn out to celebrating, the meetings will be $300,000,000, and that the be held instead on Friday small financial advantage would evening. Jan. 2. 1948. be greatly outweighed by the In New York, the member­ permanent damage to the Aniership will meet in Roosevelt can Merchant Marine. Auditorium. 100 East 17th The President said that the Street, corner of 4th Avenue. 'temporary transfer of ships (to The time, as usual, is 7 European countries) should be P.M. linked with a reduction or de­ ferment of the projected ship- v. [Jim • J: • ''^"1 •'''iil •--i4 Next Meeting Congressman Asks That US Ships, In the past, some trade unions have gone along with Seamen Transport European Aid the changing pressures of national politics. The so-called "New Deal" gave a number of labor fakers excuses for relying on the government instead of on the economic strength of the labor movement. What they didn't realize was that that sort of de­ pendence weakens, j-ather than strengthens, a trade union. We in the Seafarers International Union: have always relied oft our economic power. We have never asked the government for a handout. By the use of economic action at the point of production, thi? Union has made gains wliich have since become standard for the entire industry. The New Deal didn't give us decent wages and con­ ditions, and the Wage Stabilization Board couldn't take (Continited on Page 2) American merchant seamen, in the greatest numbers possible, should man the vessels that will carry relief supplies to Europe, Representative Henry M. Jack­ son of Washington, declared last week. In a statement published in the Congressional Record, Jackson, who supported the legislation for interim relief, said it should be made clear that Congress intend­ ed that American vessels be used to transport the relief cargoes to Europe. The Congressman pointed out that the legislation just enacted contains provisions ''that the great majority of the relief sup­ plies furnished must be bought in the United States. "That provision protects Am­ erican industry and American jobs," he said. "But that same provision, strangely enough, is not express­ ly made applicable to the Ameri­ can Merchant Marine or to the jobs of American seamen." Jackson added that despite omission of specific reference to the American ships and seamen, the two are of "tremendous im­ portance" to the country's well being. "My view," he said, "is that wherever possible, American ships should be used to carry , these relief cargoes." m ••• -4 �Vf Page Two Friday, December 26, 1947 SEAFARERS LOG M 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 J. P. SHULER - - - - Secretary-Treasurer Editorial Board J. p. SHULER PAUL HALL JOE ALGINA Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. George K. Novick, Editor 267 Resolution For 1948 .(Continued from Page 1) them away from us. We have fought for our rights, in the face of tough odds, and we intend to continue doing so. If this violates the law drawn up by Taft and Hartley, it's just too bad. The shipowners have indicated that if we are "good boys" they will keep the ships sailing so that we can have jobs. That is just so much malarkey. While profits are so enormous, the shipowner has no intention of going out of business. And while.he's in business, we'll get only the jobs, the wages, and the conditions we are big enough to take and hold on to. Before the SIU became strong enough to lead Ameri­ can m.erchant seamen out of the slime, there were seamen and union officials who were thought of by the companies as "respectable." Their rewards for being "respectable" were crimp halls, fink books, blue sheets, moldy food, and loss of jobs if they ever dared to speak up for their rights. We know that the shipowners, the government, and the communist party are the enemies of merchant sea­ men. We ought to know because we've had to battle all three elements in our unending struggle for decent wages and conditions. This Union has no intention of changing our policy of the use of economic action. In the year 1948, the ship­ owners and the government will probably join together in an effort to use the provisions of the Taft-Hartley law against trade unions. This will affect seamen particularly, since the keystone of the maritime unions is the Hiring IJ- Hall. Our pledge, made last summer, to lock up the in­ dustry if the shipowners and/or the government try to break up our Union, is just as valid now as it was the day we made it. There can be no other course of action. 1948 can be a year of peace on the waterfront. But •if the shipowners and the Washington bureaucrats want war, they will get it. Seafarers will be good seamen, but they won't be dogs. That is our resolution for the New Year. Commies Face New Look I There is one thing about the new year for which we can be grateful from the beginning, the weakening of communist influence in the labor movement. In America, the comrades suffered defeat after defeat "in 1947's closing months. In western Europe too, they lost a great deal of strength. A demonstration of this is the emergence of what iooks to be a strong anti-communist leadership in French unions. But the communists are not finished. Far from it. It behooves SIU members and members of all other unions which are devoted to democratic ideals to remain alert to communist infiltration. They'll be using their old tricks, and they may be using some new ones. But our members have taken care of them in the past and will keep on doing so. I 1 Staten Island Hospital Men Now In The Marine Hospitals You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing times: Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. . (on 5th and 6th floors.) Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) • Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) J. B. GEISSLER TheA are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, E. E. DAVIS as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging E. M. LOOPER heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by E. G. WALKER J. DENNIS writing to them. L. GROVER STATEN ISLAND J. BARRON C. MASON P. CASALINUOVO J. E. MAGUIRE J. BURNS J. RIDDLE A. A. SAMPSON H. WATSON J. ANDERSON R. BUNCH G. J. MILLER E. DELLAMANO G. CARLSON XXX J. SMITH MOBILE HOSPITAL J. McNEELY F. O'CONNELL W. J. SULLIVAN . J. M. GARDNER J. LEE (SUP) - t:. L. MYERS G. RODRIGUEZ J. McKEEN (SUP) W. C. JEFFERIES O. A. HESS J. C. RAMBO J. DUBUQUE XXX NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL W. C. CARDANA E. T. BROWN M. W. BUSBY 0. S. SHAHAN C. SCHULTZ R. V. GRANT W. K. WUNG N. B. EDRINGTON W. D. JOHNS J. J. O'NEILL W. VAUGHN C. W. BARNE G. CURL E. CARAVONA A. S. CONTI R. L. GRESHAM XXX GALVESTON MARINE HOS. C. T. WHITE XXX J. M. FLANNIGAN ' R. L. McGREW FORT STANTON HOSPITAL W. CANANAN (SUP) F. R. DE VASHER JOHN P. WILLL4.MSON , E. G. TARLTON (SUP) 1. F MATHERNE R. B. WRIGHT G. D. WINN (SUP) M. LIUZZA CLIFFORD MIDDLETON J. CARROLL G. A. WILLIAMS ARCHIE McGUIGAN H. TENA (SUP) G. HARDEMAN R S. LUFLIN L. A. HOLMES JULIUS SUPINSKI X .X X ' NORFOLK W. C. COLLEY M. D. PENRY FRITZ KRAUL ' J. E. SILKOWSKI XXX CECIL WILLIAMS R. E. TRULY BRIGHTON MARINE HOSP. CHARLES LORD L. CLARKE J. LEWIS JACK WOOTON C. C. RAYFUSE R. LORD P. ALLGEIER J. E. PENCON C. CREVIER W. A. YAHL A. J. LE JEUNE H. STONE MARJORY »'LINDA" EVANS SAMUEL J. STEELE T. BOGUS : ...'3'• �-''fw:--'' Us : •• ^r,'. -.'i Friday, December 26, 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Three Seafarers Delivers Goods On Membership's Beefs Russia Halts Old Overtime Makes Brother's Xmas Merry One Inflation — But Workers Lose In the Soviet Union, where the welfare of the workers is screamingly proclaimed to be of paramount interest, the citizen­ One man who was all smiles ry were apparently shaking their heads in bewilderment as the for Christmas was Robert Ben­ government announced a drastic jamin, Utility in the Stewards currency reform program which Departihent of the SS Hawser drained the workers dry of cash. Eye, Alcoa. The new currency program, which is intended to halt in­ By letting the Union square an creasing speculation and infla­ overtime beef for him, he headed tion in the Societ Union, was for Kokomo, Ind., the other day based on the old capitalistic con­ to spend the holidays with his ception of supply and demand. family nearly $90 richer than he With the abandonment of the would have been had he not had system of rationing, the Soviet ROBERT BENJAMIN feared purchasing power would the protection of an SIU con­ George Noble (1.) and Frank Richardson sweep store shelves clean of vir­ tract. tually all stock. When the Hawser Eye docked the beef has a book or only a To reduce the nation's pur­ in New York, Benjamin put in a permit. He is entitled to the chasing power the government full protection of the Union con­ claim for 105 hours overtime for tract and Union officials will see announced the issuance of new currency. All old currency is now making ice which the Company that he gets it. to be exchanged on a cash basis refused to honor. In fgot^ Alcoa at the rate of one new ruble for FIRST SIU SHIP When Brothers George Noble ardson headed for the Calmar held up the payoff three days ten old ones. and Frank Richardson had to get office and collected their money disputing the beef. In fact, Benjamin is a permit—$163.25 each for travel and six off the Yorkmar to be left be­ man, and the Hawser Eye was On money already on deposit in savings banks, the exchange days subsistence. They simply A PLEASURE his first SIU ship. He obtained a rate is one new ruble for one hind in a hospital in Portland, did it the Union way. When the ship finally paid off white card last summer after a old on the first 3,000 rubles, two Oregon, their shipmates told As Brother Richardson putit: November 28, the Stewards Pa­ year in the Army Transport Ser­ for three on the next 7,000 and"" them that they would have one tough time collecting transporta­ "If everybody did as we did in­ trolman told Benjamin not to vice, and spent four months on one new one for two of the old tion back to Baltimore where stead of blowing their tops, woi-ry, but to come around any the Hawser Eye which shuttled on all above 10,000 rubles. time after December 17. He WORKINGMAN SUFFERS they had signed on. Calmar was things would work more showed up at the New York Hall bauxite between Dutch Guiana smoothly. That's why we have Thus the worker who had only a tough company, the boys said. December 19—and there was a and Trinidad. a Union." his cash each payday was the voucher for $89.04 in take-home Benjamin came to the SIU, in Richardson and Noble figured biggest loser, while those with Noble, a Seafarer veteran, overtime after the deductions that the Union would know how the fii-st place, because he wanted bank savings suffered less se­ to handle the matter. When they added: "I've been in the SIU had been made. Collecting the to keep on going to sea, and verely. reached the east coast they since 1942, and I've found that money just before Christmas was knew that he would never get Further evidence of the illu-" headed for Headquarters in New the best way to do things is the a pleasure for Benjamin. anywhei'e in the Army Transport sion that the Soviet Union is a York where they let a—Union The incident demonstrates the Service without Union protection. workers' paradise was revealed official telephone the Calmar SIU way." readiness of SIU officials to come Both Brothers departed for the to'the aid of SIU men who have He passed up the NMU because in the government's new price office. list. Men's woolen suits are list­ Nothing to it. The official hung Baltimore Marine Hospital for legitimate beefs. It makes no he didn't want his unionism ed at 1,500 rubles, which is $285 difference whether the man with mixed up with communism. up his phone. Noble and Rich­ further treatment. in American money. Leather shoes can be had for the equiv­ alent of $54.72. A woman's wool dress goes for $106. A bar of laundry soap Under a law passed at the last United States. The continental Residence, for the purpose of the state, whether discharged or is 99 cents, iaut toilet soap is only 76 cents. A package of cig­ election, residents of New York limits of the United States are collecting the bonus, is as fol­ still in service. arettes, top grade, costs the Rusthe 48 states of the union and Application must be made to. . State who served in the Armed lows: the "District of Columbia. the Veterans Bureau at Albany Forces between December 7, To be eligible, the man or wo­ on official application forms I According to a dispatch from Members who served in the 1941, and September 2, 1945, are man filing must have been a res­ which may be obtained at Vetaverage Russian eligible for a bonus. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, erans Service Agencies, district ^ monthly income ident of the State of New York Payment will be at the rate Coast Guard and in the Public offices of the State Department • 1,260 rubles in 1946. The fathof $250.00 for service outside the Health Service or Coast and at the time of entrance into the of Taxation and Finance and at . family, a crew foreUnited States; $150.00 for serv­ Geodetic Survey while engaged service, and must have lived in county, city, town and village received 870 rubles a ice of 60 days or more within in active service with the Army, the state for six months prior clerks' offices. month, which at the official exthe continental limits of the Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast to that date. At the time of- In addition, fire houses in New ^^ange rate of 19 cents is $165.30 U.S.; and $50.00 for any service Guard are considered eligible for making application, the appli­ money. cant must be a legal resident of York City will have a supply less than 60 days within the the bonus. of the forms available. The ~ form, when sent in, must be ac­ companied by an actual size photostatic copy of discharge or separation with record of serv­ on ice, and must be notarized. All HONOLULU—The president of Recently the city of New Ydrk attention some figures on com- list. Here are the figures applications are to" be filed by the International Longshore­ apprehensively viewed the sight ! parative wage scales which were skilled workers: compiled by Ned Williams, Book per week mail, not in person.. men's and Warehousemen's Sug­ of 4,000 men standing in line 49930. Plasterers $95.00 The forms will be ready after ar Workers Union on the island for twenty-four hours to apply Iron Workers 95.00 the first of the ,year,J, and .u • will 1°^ Hawaii has announced that for 1,000 available jobs as la­ Brother Williams compares the Plumbers 83.00 pay of a stevedore or common be handled m order of their re- more than 4,000 workers from borers, .-paying approximately Metal Workers 83.00 painter with that of an AB, and xr, 1 XX P^^"^3tions have voted to $41.50 per week. In commenting Carpenters 80.00 finds that the hour rate for Under the law, payment to a bolt the CIO and organize an in about this, the LOG stated that Stevedores 76.00 deceased veteran will be made dependent imion the scene had "all the appear­ painters and stevedores is ^1.75 Painters 76.00 per hoiir, with overtime at to next of kin in the following Amos Ignacio," union president ances of the depression days'." Able Seamen 64.00 — xu. _ . ^ ""•» priority: widow or widower, $2.62 per hour, while ABs earn The Journal of Commerce, un­ $1.45 per hour with overtime at In addition, "Williams points children, mother, father, bro-ithe unjustified smearing of his der the heading ""What's the $1.06. out that shoreside workers are thers, or sisters. Remarriage of organization as communist' beSignificance," points out that Williams also points out ' that not confined to . their place of widow or widower does not in­ $41.50 per week works out to a seaman must have three years employment for months at a time validate the claim, and next of MUse of its affiliation with Harry slightly better than $180.00 per of experience before qualifying as seamen • are, separated from kin do not have to be residents Bridges' outfit in San Francisco. We have been smeared month, and then compares that for an AB's ticket, and must pass home and family for as long as of New York State. sum with the $191.99 which is a physical examination before the voyage lasts. Further information may be said. We want to take on a the current base pay for ABs. each voyage. The foregoing should prove obtained from veterans organiza­ new color. We have waited a There's a possibility that the conclusively that seamen are ac­ tions; district offices of the State long time for denial of Commu­ BOTTOM OF LIST editors • of -the Jpurnal of Com­ tually underpaid. If the editors Department of Taxation and Fi­ nist activities by some of our merce have come to the conclu­ As far as the weekly wage of of the Journal of Commerce need nance in New York, Brooklyn, biggest union bosses and we are sion' that seaftien are making skilled laborers is concerned. any more proof, all they have Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse^ sick of waiting." too much money, and before that Brother Williams proves that of to do is to interview any mer­ Utica, and Albany; and in New The new union wiU be known idea takes root too firmly, the eight classifications. Able Sea­ chant seaman. They'll get all the "York City at the "Veterans Serv­ as the Union of Hawaiian Work­ LOQ would like to bring to their men are at the bottom of the information they need. ice Center, 500 Park Avenue. ers and will be independent. .'••1 Getting Things Done SIU Style Really Pays Off, Brothers Find New YorkState Veterans To Get Bonus Next Year ShDreside Wages Higher Than In Maritime Hawaiian Sugar Men Quit Bridges' Union -vt > •-.r. 1* t �• f-i Page Four THE SEAFARERS LOG WHAT tTtlllllC Friday, December 26, 1947 Baltimore Carries Own ShlpplngLoad By WM. (CURLEY) RENTZ QUESTION: The politicians want to give U. S. ships to foreign countries to compete with American ships and seamen. What are your views on this matter? BALTIMORE — With the holi­ day spirit in the air one would believe that this would be a good excuse for letting down the CHARLES VARN. Dieck Eng.; JACK SIMISON, AB: bars a little and cutting loose, I certainly don't think we We built these ships and the but in Baltimore this doesn't should turn the ships over. It laKpayers paid for them with seem to be the case. only means cutting American Spbd money. Why don't they let ships out of business and creat­ The men around the Hall are American seamen sail them ing a serious unemployment a sober bunch,^ and when they cafher than cut our own throats problem for all maritime work­ take a job off the board they by turning them .over to com­ ers. The whole stunt looks to me go straight to the ship without petitors who will carry relief like a follow up on the policy a short stop-(fff on the way. 900ds made and paid for by of allowing American ships to Americans. I think it is okay The gashound situation has im­ sail under foreign registry as a to build up foreign merchant proved one-hundred percent. We means of beating payment of a fleets but certainly not at the have to look a long time to find living wage scale and mainten­ expense of our own fleet and anyone carrying a load around ance of decent conditions. If the the men who sail them. What this place. ships are turned over the gov­ these politicians are proposing The load on the water-front is ernment will be guilty of sell­ counds like a hatchet job on the pretty good, but not good enough ing out American seamen in fa­ '.American merchant marine. 'No to warrant sending out a call for vor of substandard conditions 4seamen could go for it. aid. We have plenty of men on and pay. the beach waiting for the ships as they come in, so look to greener (or should I say whiter, NORMAN PETTERSEN. OS: BILL GRAY, Deck Eng.: now that winter is here) fields if a ship is on your mind. This new move on the part of It's not fair to American sea­ the politicians merely shows that men. It would knock the future EVEN STEPHEN history is repeating itself. I have We handled seven payoffs and of American shipping for a loop. been sailing since 1917 and once seven sign-one during the past If they get rid of all the ships before I saw how the short­ in the boneyard and turn them week. On all of the ships, except sighted -policy of our govern­ over to foreign competitors, thf Isthmians, we had no difficulty in ment ruined our merchant ma­ squaring away the beefs. possibility of new American rine after the last •war. We axe companies starting up, and the going through that process again. On Isthmian ships the squawk older ones increasing their fleets, We definitely cannot compete was on the disputed overtime. would be wiped out. They should with foreign shippers, whose We took care of the individual study this thing carefully before seamen are paid extremely low beefs and everyone went away they act to jeopardize the Am­ wages and who are forced to happy. erican merchant marine. Also in I've noticed a good thing on Work long hours. Rather than case of another war, we would the ships hitting port recently, turn over the ships, we should find ourselves without ships and and that is the great amount of keep them in the lay-up fleet our competitors all over the aid the oldtimers are giving the for an emergency or future use world well-stocked with them. permitmen and first trippers in in carrying ca-rgo. getting squared away. It's instruction such as this which makes a newcomer into a first rate seaman, and there is no one better qualified to, give the dope that the oldtimer in the NEW YORK CITY—The Swed­ 'enterprise system' needs to be forced by their poverty, they hands the power to stand against SIU. ish economy has afforded good defined and must be shown to said, to defend themselves advances which goes with the Since it's too late to wish health, good recreation, good contribute to economic stability against chaos hy properly ad­ ownership and control of monop­ everyone a Merry Christmas, I'll Hhousing, good education, security, or it has no charm for them. justing their economic system. oly industries. They have been get in my wishes for a Happy and equality of opportunity, not They use it where it works to "I asked them how it was that able to gain a sense of assur­ New Year to all. for the few but for the many. advantage, in the ateas where they were able to take such" for­ ance about the future by re­ This is the main theme ex free competition actually ob­ ward steps. They pointed out moving forces opposed to pi-othat they had not left in private gress." "pressed by Arnold S. Zander, tains. president of the AFL's State, "To them, communism is not County, and Municipal Employ- 'Red Fascism,' another catch GREETINGS SUNNY ITALY -ees Uiiion, in an article prepared phrase, but a system which de­ for the Workers Education Bu­ stroys personal liberty and free­ reau of America. , dom. The Swedes have a way of Portions of Mr. Zander's ar­ judging communism by its des­ truction of freedom and not by ticle follow: -The LOG'S holiday mail bag "The Swedes have a most ad­ the roll of the words. bulged this week with messages vanced social and economic or- "To them the 'American enter­ of greetings to members of the <ier because they have few rich prise system,' as ordinarily de­ Seafarers International Union people and no poor. They have scribed by business leaders, un­ throughout the world. From near achieved an amazing measure of disciplined, uncontrolled by con­ and far came season's greetings equality. sumer cooperative competition and best wishes for the com­ "They do not have the sump­ and public yardstick operations, ing year from Union members tuous dwellings of our well-to- would mean booms and busts and friends who asked that their do, but neither does one find and finally a depression so deep sentiments be conveyed to all slums. They have both less that there would be no recovery, hands through the LOG. splendor and less misery. It may but only mass unemployment, Among those from whom be said that enjoyment is less disillusionment, chaos, and dic­ greetings had been received at excessive but it must be added tatorship. the LOG office at press time that comfort is more general. were: George H. Seeberger, "Cut NO DEPRESSION "He who would defend full and Run Hank," the crew of the freedom for the mountain lion "When I asked why they had SS Algonquin ' Victory, Rose and the wolf would be uncom­ done some of the things Ihcy Eldridge, Russell Smith, Jack fortable' for a time in Sweden, have I was told tha^t they are a Parkej, Antonio C. Nina, Ludowhere the order of things is such poor people and could not afford vico' S. Agulto, Jim Drawdy, that domestic animals can make another, depression. They said, James Purcell, Wm. (Curly) their contribution without being 'If we were to have the kind of Rentz, "\yalter (Slug) Siekmann, constantly in danger of attack. depression you are going to have Tom McBride, Paul Hall, Henry Monopolies do not exist in Swe­ in your country it would mean When the SS John Swell got lo Torre Annunziata, Italy, Sorensen, Joe Algina, "Sir Char­ den except as public enterprises, ruination and the loss of our members of the Deck Gang remembered lo send a picture les" Oppenheimer, the crew of but competitive enterprises are rights and privileges. to the LOG. Standing. left to right,. AB Harry Garrigues,-AB the SS John Hathern, Eddie Jreer there. "We hope your great wealth Karl Ingerbrightsen. Bosun James Callis, and OS Bruno Parr J Leo Leopold} and the "Sweden is not a land of slo­ will carry you through. We don't Augustin. Kneeling, in the usual order, DM Guistaye Loeffen Brothers in Neponsit Marine gans and catch phrases. The have such wealth.' They were AB Rik Risluck. and AB Pete Ucci. Hospital. Sweden Prime Example Of Eeonomk Demoeracy, Brothers Send Xmas Greetings through Log �.._ Friday, December 26, 1947 THE SEA.FA.HERS . Page Fin LOC Shipping Stays Good In New York, But Drop In January Is Possible By JOE ALGINA NEW YORK - Business and boys expect to have a lot better shipping have remained good trip with here with plenty of payoffs and guaranteed. sign-ons. situation heavy when over and past. to get the a new conditions There wasn't too much trouble, However, we look f.or the man­ power the however, aboard the Architect. little One thing we did have to fix up holidays are was a beef against the Skipper Just how heavy js impossible to say right now. So many of the boys took off for a visit home over Christmas San Juan Kept Busy During Xmas Season, But Agent Satl/y Foresees Coming Slump and New Year that shipping is By SAL COLLS bound to tighten up when they come back things will get in. a little tough However, shipping has urally, good for Tankermen, ons hold up pretty For will been have .some thi' ng, one it seems issued that could quite a few members have been and we expect that Tanker sign­ even after the holidays. there beefs as a result. been especially Roberto is doing fine o!l the Livingston for a first tripper.· Jn fact, he is doing so well th&t a.he crew is recommending thc; t he be been a pretty busy one and, nat- they be a lot tougher for non­ rated men. mas. SAN JUAN - This week has if Naturally, ured to be back he·e fer ChJ'ist­ forgetting well 24 The oil shortage up around here ought hours to give notice the to required This bad By EINAR NORDAAS 'hjs these days, 101 of a but as mfll . soon fellows get back on th e y ' ll stay on. Can't bla�e them, either. Nfeanwhile, shore-gang work is picking up a little by littl e . 'I'h;is week, we've had 50 or oO ::Tw.n working a few of our ships. North season over here. BATTER UP We a r e enjoying the baseb" c.µ1l · has · DOUBLE MENU · ,. t � Ur-,jon tanzas, both Los Angeles Tank- find $25. Apparently he didn't ers, after the ships were sold out get the idea .. He's got it now from under the boys in England. though. Moreover, he's got 99 The crews of both ships came vears in which to think it over. back to New York by plane, but >' The second man we let go with the Captain and Purser of the DULUTH-Another season the' Great Lakes has come to an they kept all the records for the end, and all records for the payoff in their possession. The Peacetime carrying of ore have Skipper from the Council Crest . . od cks. •·o r;em_. the as Christmas and New Year are over we expect shipp ing to slow down since a lot of meD go{ ojf for t.(1.e holidays. w:ien tho�e $25 fine and we hope it will be Ma tanzas d i' dn 't want to fl y the a a le'sson to him. The third and At1 antic m December, e1ectmg to come back bY sh.ip. fourth men haven't been up before a committee yet. on This was all right, except that wasn't reported at all. been broken. Approximately If boys Fke more Vlc are shipping during overcharging on a few slop- habit is causing a lot confusion The SS Steel Architect, Isth­ for We settled it in in this and other ports. chest items. mian, paid off under the interim the good old SIU way. The Old agreement and signed right on The first offender here was a Man had to shell out. again-under the new r.ontract. man named J. Solis. Thi.s was The most serious beef this It should be no surprise that the the second time he had pulled week concerned the crews of the was he time first The trick. Council Crest and the Fort Ma- this Ore Carrying Record Broken On Great Lakes permit. one, \Ve wouldn't have <cs nrnrh trouble i.vith newcomers c::s we sometimes do. department heads before piling off. to take care of that situation. a find Another aboard the beef SS we had K�}l].ryn, few days that quite a fevr gam�3 have had to be postpo11ed. �,,:''1: - , " have some night games, so we don,t h ave to worry too much MATILDE PELLOT Seafarers was helped Bull out who o� Hmvever, .it . so much the se past rained have been the . San Juan about getting sunburned. Also The Steward on h er w as seventy-eight The crews arrived in New Line. beach by Matilde will be glad anybody \�ho is busy in the day: . .�'!: � to learn th�t. two of h�r sons . time can get in a garce �n � e le 'f t th e Y � · 1 ll:.tw-9, p:i�n�..,i..nr�_g;:\r!l I ··�� t 'i\i · �o� : ;�··;,_�to �MliM": · ' io.::� an � , �. . .....·o•�uOgh P!= C !=eIT)_.1 rperd k l now sailing SIU'. '�""'�·� . r . .9 .. ., · · ., . "�•\i . ! ! Wlii f.' . ��Wt� . · · e • · . . . l . c ,. th t the head of the co ·· ief. a. t • . .· Lakes for the steel mills during home for Christmas - most of This 1 Stewatd •>· • had been in is on the SS Francis and Matilde We'll sign off until next year­ them were from the S·outh. But, trouble with the crew on the thinks he is on the way across with a \vish for a Merry Chnsi­ the 1947 season. In normal pre-war years about the ship bringing the Matanzas previous trip, but was given a to E urope. She expects him to mas and a Happy New Year for half of that total was all that Skipper wasn't due until the chance to redeem himself. After write soon for originally he fig- everybody. was necessary to keep the mills Saturday after Christmas, and that, everything was okay while rolling. What will happen on the the Crest's Captain was still un­ Lakes if we get these so-called heard of. the to country, see them, we but are we not likely must prepared for any eV€ntuality. The Company agent here is be giving the men an extra week's pay and Shi· pping Booms In Philadelphia, But Exiles From Hook Fill Hall The boys were high and dry on the New York beach. normal times back again? Unless another depression hits High, dry and sore. subsistence while No Ci.tow "{ODA.'/ - I. Go'rrA J..ISTEN TD �EFIGl-lT! By E. B. TILLEY they Now is the time for all Lekes hang around, but that doesn't get The strain of handling all tank.­ PHILADELPHIA - A sudden the ers and ships hitting ports as far· and shipping in seamen to prepare. for the pos- 1 them paid off and home for the sible lean times ahead. The rec- I holidays. So you can be sure we ent, has proven that we are the Skippers when ord of the only SIU, Union the Lakes they show that Something pretty pointed. can guarantee security, the best up. the Hall there. has made the would be since the addition ()r' . Port of Philadelphia a very busy the former Marcus Hook agent Blackie Cardullo and Patrolma.flt place. We also had a bit of trouble wages, and a shorter work week on for the necessity of covering the Marcus south as Wilmington, Delaware, Hook area, due to the .closing of has not been what we thought\ past and pres- will have something to tell those on seamen. the SS Helen, a Bull ship. We Some boys joined her in Boston Maritime last meeting Trades Port of the Council, Secretary Gibson reported on the possibility of the ore dock work· ers affiliating with the Council. Our next meeting will be· held in Duluth, and we will elect and install new officers at that time. dispatching men to Bob Pohle. the men are going out the ships which may arise in this are�.L in a steady stream and we have No complaints of being slighte!} called outports for rated men, have been made by any crew� crowded t0 overl the Ha11 is· st·11 falling under the jurisdiction of flowing. the Philly Branch and 'Ne are This is due to the men from sure none will come in ihe Marcus Hook converging on this futu-re. ' port. We are foremost concernNl We are now in the middle of with giving representation to the the Holiday season, \Vhen a good crews and in that we ']on't in­ percentsge of the men are home tend to fall down on the job. visiting relatives. In this situa- I the are ships with speed and rapidity not With them to aid us in this The tremendous job, we're quite sure seen since the boom days. funny part of it is that, while we'll be able to handle any bet'f3 Only two ships are wintering to bring her to New York. When in the Duluth-Superior area - she paid off, the Company balked the ship was in port, but as soon the SS Nettleton of the Great, a little at paying their transpor­ as she pulled out he started the Lakes SS Company and the SS· tation back to Boston. We took same thing all over. Crescent City of the Browning care . of things, however, and This time we told this Steward SS Company. Both are at the when they left they had everyto get off when the ship got to Knudsen Shipyards; Superior. thing that was coming to them New York. Anytime a Steward including first class transportaNEW PROJECT can't get along with a crew, he'd A seventy-seven million dol- tion. better get off. lar taconite plant is scheduled to Generally speaking, m?st of Due to the fact of one of those be built at 1;3eaver Bay, abc it 52 the recent payoffs h'ave been miles from Duluth. When 11nish- clean with Delegates right on the pile-offs noted above, we shipped ed, this plant will employ some ball. However, New York Patrol­ a fellow named Roberto Pellot on the SS E. Livingston. Roberto two thousand men, and will ship men have been kept very busy is the son of Matilde Pe:rlot, the about five million tons of ore with payoffs, sign-ons and visits, annually. a fact which leads me to pass on lady who at one time and an­ At I upturn tion we are hard pressed for other has kept a lot of beach­ rated men, but we have held off a small reminder to Delegates in combers going here. in issuing permits as much as this port. possible. If you're aboard a ship here SECOND MOTHER After the New Year, most of and have-a beef, and if they tell A lot of the oldtimers will re- the men will return for ships you on the phone that the Patrol­ when and we want to guard against Matilde Pellot men are busy and can 't make member If they overextending ourselves and then your ship which may be in th�y see her picture. Bayonne or Staten Island, if have been on the Puerto Rico being ove):'loaded with men. Guess that's all the news for possible have the Delegates come beach during the last seven years now, and the Duluth Branch of to the Hall with the beef. That they will think of her as a secthe SIU Great Lakes District way, the beef will be ironed out. ond mother. PROSPECTS GOOD The coming be good for we have arrival of we e k prnmises to payoffs been t,wo alre<.idy as informed ships and of the r.wre will probably hit in before the week is out. Now. that Santa has finisht:'-*'·1� lugging his load across the NEW YEAR CUSHION coun- try, I hope I'm not too late in ex- If we can coast along without tending everyone a Merry Chris�issuing permits, as we· have so mas and a Happy New Year ,g.�-· take this opportunity And you'll be doing us a favor. Matilde is tlie mother of six of wishing all SIU members and Remember, the Patrolmen can 't children, and two of her sons are far, shipping won't be too tough behalf of myself and the delphia staff of the SIU. friends a Very Happy New Year. be everywhere at once� good Union men. Her boy Tut i na after the holidays. wishes to I I Phil-'l- �THE Page Six CSU Seamen Are Sold Out Again, Despite Rank And File Militancy SEAFARERS LOG SYMBOL OF HOPE By MIKE QUIRKE Down below, the Donkeyman MONTREAL—The President of , the Canadian Seamen's Union, takes over and the Firemen and Comrade Davis, has issued a Oilers go on day work. WHAT GAINS? statement to the press proclaim­ The upshot is that there is ing a great victory he wants people to think he has won for just one man who derives -any benefit from the agreement, and Canadian sailors. In his statement, Davis waxed one man only. On Canadian ships enthusiastic about the $20 wage it has always been policy to increase and the gains in. holi­ knock the men off at noon on days he supposedly had wrung Saturday in port. Where now are the great gains that the com­ from the operators. However, he left out a lot of mie leaders have won for Can­ information he should have in­ adian seamen? After years of being pushed cluded, if he had any idea of giving a true picture of what around by their leaders, the rank-and-file of the CSU should happened. Davis did not mention^ the ^qt be surprised" by this latest original demands made by the mass sellout. But it is high time CSU. If he had, they would have the rank-and-file got wise to shown him up for what he is: their plight and dumped the the greatest down-the-river sales­ commies who take their orders man with whom the Canadian from Stalin "and disregard the Seamen ever have had the mis­ membership's wishes. In the past, I always have fortune to be burdened. Symbolizing the March of* Dimes drive for money to been^in sympathy with the Can­ Here's what really happened: combat the effects of polio will be spunky Terry TuIIos, 3-year All CSU contracts expired af adian seamen, but if they allow old polio victim who lost the use of his legs before he could midnight November 15. When their leaders to get away with even walk. Terry is expected to regain the full use of his the operators refused to come to this latest piece of chicanery, legs—thanks to the March of Dimes. Drive of the National terms, Davis and his commie ne­ they have only themselves to Foundation for Infantile Paralysis starts on January IS and ends on January 30. gotiating committee went for a blame. 10-day contract extension instead of letting the boys hit the bricks. The only thing that came out of the 10-day extension was a lot of phony strike talk and, on By RUSSELL SMITH One particular letter sent out letters from Cliffs seamen in the November 25, a further exten­ by Hanna and signed by S. W. SIU headquarters at Detroit. sion of three days. DETROIT — Various reports Sexsmith stated the following, We take the liberty of quoting have reached us recently that RANKS MILITANT "The SIU operates its own ship­ from this letter as follows: "As Manwhild; the rank-and-file in mail sent out by the SIU Great ping halls here and on the cbast, far as the LSU is concerned, the ports of Halifax, St. John Lakes District to unorganized and we are told uses a rotary there is no union. There is no and Quebec took matters into ships during the past season, «nd hiring ha^ system to assign it's settling of beefs. We have a their own hands and refused to going aboard these ships at both members to jobs. That system union official aboard ship, but a the Soo and Detroit, was inter­ works out something like this: seaman aboard this ship might fered with, intercepted, and in You get op the Union's shipping just as well not beef, because it some cases actually destroyed by HOW LONGr list and are assigned to whatever won't be settled anyway . . . ship's officers or company ship has a vacancy in your capa­ there is no overtime for duties fBRTHiSP stooges. city when you have worked up such as cleaning boiler pans or According to these reports, this to the top of the list. You could cleaning back heads of the fur­ v.'as done when these stooges be moved from ship to ship and nace. The only overtime is the aboard the_ unorganized Lakes fleet to fleet in this manner." regular Saturday and Sunday vessels suspected that the mail The letter continues, "Under overtime." was from the SIU, Investigation this system you might have to The letter concludes with the is now going on to determine ship next year on one of the following remarks, "As far as whether or not the U. S. mails passenger boats or one 'of the evading terms of the contract, to were tampered with in an effort Kelly Island sandsuckers and any our interpretation there are no to prevent Lakes seamen from Midland or Browning ship. The terms, that is specific terms. As receiving any SIU letters. sail the ships without a con­ • In direct contrast to the re­ Lake Sailors Union has no hiring Meyer... Cook was overheard to tract calling for a $30 pay raise, ported destruction of SIU mail, halls and leaves it to its mem­ say aboard this ship when asked about conditions, he said, 'For a 40-hour week in port and a letters bearing the name of the bers to select their own jobs." the wages we are getting, we SMOOTH PROPAGANDA 48-hour week at sea. Lake Sailors Union and its re­ should do anything they ask us Notice how smoothly the com­ ' In spite of this show of mili­ turn address were delivered to.'" pany attempts to put over the tancy, the CSU continued to aboard the ships in large quan­ That's unionism, LSU style as crew up ships in Montreal and tities. Mail sent out by various lie that SIU members are "as­ per the LSU sho reside attorney signed" to jobs. Everyone with allow them to sail. This was in unorganized companies was also and representative, Meyer Cook! any sense knows that under ihe the face of the fact that the delivered to the seamen sailing Men who sail on the ClevelandSIU system of rotary shipping membership was perfectly will­ on .these ships. Cliffs ships ijunder. the "protec­ that the members' register for ing to hit the bricks and stay If one iota of proof is found there until the demands were to substantiate these stories, then jobs, and choose the particular met. the SIU is going to see that those ship and job that they wish and The yellow-dog contract even­ responsible are prosecuted to the to which their place on the ship­ tually signed took away one of limit of the law. It is a serious ping list entitled them. This same quotation from the the greatest gains of Canadian federal offense for anyone to be Hanna letter shows that Hanna sailors. found guilty of tampering with Previously, a man was en­ pf otherwise interfering with the openly prefers to have the LSU titled to a day off for each month U. S. mail. on their ships. It is easy to un­ served aboard a vessel; Comrade derstand why Hanna prefers the Certainly, when open shop Davis saw fit to change that— Lakes operators and their paid Lake Sailors Union when one for the worse. stooges stoop to tactics such as considers the conditions existing Under the new set-up, a man these in their attempts to pre­ aboard the Cleveland-Cliffs ships, has to work a full six months vent unorganized seamen from which is the patron company of aboard one of these Canadian receiving SIU mail, it is up to us the so-called "independent" Lake rust-buckets to get his days off. to see that these individuals feel Sailors' Union. True, he gets six days then, but the full weight of any punish­ Many of the seamen sailing on if he works less than six straight ment due them. the Cleveland-Cliffs ships are tion" of an LSU contract are ex­ months he is entitled to just thoroughly disgusted with the pected to sacrifice those ,condi­ HANNA PROPAGANDA nothing. poor conditions, lack of repre­ tions which other seamen have During their last few trips of sentation, and lack of any form fought for years to maintain! One thing that sounds good in the new agreement is the 44- the season, Hanna ships were of security or job protection on This revealing letter is but a hour week in port. But is this bombarded with letters and lit­ these ships. In fact, during the sample of the many which we provision any good — however erature from both the company past summer many of these men have received from Clevelandgood it sounds? Get this: land the so-called "independent" have written into the SIU regard­ Cliffs seamen. Certainly, if the When a Canadian ship reaches Lake Sailors' .Union. In addition, ing their lousy conditions. men sailing the Cliffs ships, port, all watches are broken im­ j company stooges held meetings, One such letter was sent in which are contracted to the LSU, mediately. A port watchman is distributed Hanna and LSU lit­ from the. SS Frontenac, and want no part of this phony out­ then hired, and any chance of erature on the men's bunk, and signed by two Brothers whose fit, any other man who votes for overtime for the Deck gang is kept up a verbal barrage against names-^we are withholding.- This the LSU should have his head the SIU Great Lakes District. eliminated. letter is on file along with other examined. laAes Operators Ail-Out For Phony LSI! •DOWESTAWD I '*S.- i • ' Friday, December 26, 1947. West Coast Makes Progress In Guard Drive By W. H. SIMMONS SAN FRANCISCO — If there ever was a port for ups and down in shipping, this is it. One week we are riding high with jobs aplenty, the next week we can't place a man. This was a down week. Ship­ ping slumped quite a bit for the men in the Engine and Stewards Departments due 'to our having but one payoff, the Fairland, Waterman. We had no trouble with this ship. She paid off in good shape with a fine crew and three good Delegates. Red Turner was Chief Bellyrobber aboard so, naturally, there were no "beefs in the chow department. We expecjt another Watei'man ship, the Andrew Jackson, in the latter part of the week. It'll have to go a long way to be as clean and shipshape as the Fairland. Isthmian provided us with quite a few ships this week. Most of them were intercoastal jobs and all had the usual beefs. One of them was the Yugoslavia Victory out of New York. • CLARIFY. PLEASE She had a beef in the Black Gang pertaining to the Oilers standing port donkey watches. I am going to ask Headquarters for clarification' on this due to the fact that on most Victory type ships the Engineers demand that the Oilers stand pprt donkey watches. On this I feel that when the Oilers are required to stand don­ key watches, the Oiler on from 5 P.M. to 8 A.M., when cargo is being worked, is entitled to over­ time. A sort spot which is developing on these intercoastal Isthmian ships is the practice of men pil­ ing off out here necessitating the signing on of new men. Isthmian is screaming bloody murder about having to pay transporta­ tion money when the ships- get back east and pay off. On this I can only suggest that if a man doesn't want an inter­ coastal job he should not take the ship, but leave it to another member who will complete the round trip. This will clear up all the con­ fusion coming out of these inter­ coastal runs, at least until such time as the SIU can straighten out this matter. PLUG FOR THE SIU Right now we are in the all out drive to bring the guards and watchmen into the SIU. So far we have made good progress. Men ©n ships hitting this port can do their part in this by put­ ting in a word or two to the guards and watchmen on their ships. Explain to them the make up of the .Seafarers Guards' and Watchmen's Union, an affiliate of the SIU, and steer them to 105 Market Street. Cities Service h-is taken over a new T-2 tanker, the Governor Camp. We managed to get six men aboard her, but the ship has not left yet due to a transporta­ tion dispute with the former crew. That's about it from the Gold Coast for ^he week-—no strikes, fine weather and the infectious holiday spirit abounding. �Friday, December 26, 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Seven Shipping Dips Christmas Shipping Should Clear Once Again For Why Bosuns Get Grey Hair Mohile Beach Of Joh Seekers Port Boston By G. W. (Bill) CHAMPLIN By JOHN MOGAN (Ed. Note: This is an open column for all Bosuns. We can't ask Bill Champlin to fill it every week. Some of the rest of you Bosuns have plenty of experiences, advice and ideas which other Bosuns and the rest of the membership want to hear about. Write them up and send them in.) «— The subject of up-grade "AB" means not just "Able schools for members of the SIU Bodied" but "Skilled Seaman" as has received a good deal of at­ well, then our jobs will be se­ tention from time to time, not cure. These principles apply equally only in the LOG but in the pro­ ceedings of several committees. to all departments. The following suggestion was It was suggested by the Com­ mittee on Slopchests that, since made by Joe DeCarlo, an Oiler profits could go only to good —and, being a Deck man myand welfare or education, a •sclf, I'm sorry a deck man didn't means of financing a system of tnpke it—in the "Here's What Union schools was opened up. I Think" section of the LOG, Moreover, the Bosuns Committee December 5, regarding the recof a couple of years ago in­ '•eation room on the third deck dulged in considerable discussion of the New York Hall:" "... Perhaps a good way of of the need for schools. Cer­ tainly responsible thinking old- killing those hours of waiting timers have often talked over would be to have rope around ways and means of teaching for the newcomers to practice young seamen. Usually what is knot-tying. The deckhands, I be­ taught is something of immed­ lieve, would make use of weav­ iate usefulness. I guess knots are ing materials supplied to make taught more than anything else. belts, wallets and other handi­ Each Bosun is a law unto him­ craft." How about suggestions from self in these matters, so no uni­ formity exists. all our Brothers about their ideas on up-grading in all de­ HIGH STANDARD NEEDED Until a really sound system of partments. How about including education comes into existence ideas on up-grading in all adein our profession, we never can partments. How about including expect to reach the high stand­ ideas on up-grading to licensed ard which it truly is necessary status. Wouldn't you rather sail that we have and maintain. Un­ under ex-SIU officers? And if less the' seafaring profession de­ all officers came from SIU pends upon skilled training, any foc'sles, wouldn't you give all number of shore-going bums can ambitious young Seafarers a bet­ be scabbed into our jobs. When ter chance in life? BOSTON—There is little to re­ port from Boston this week in the line of shipping, as it has been very slow. Were it not for the tankers pulling into New England ports, all of which call for several re­ placements, things would be- at a standstill, for we haven't had a payoff all week. However, scai-ce as jobs have been, members anxious to grab a job have been even scarcer— which can be attributed to the desire of most men to be with their families during the holiday season. " With income dropping off, and in line wjth the recommendations of the Quarterly Finance Com­ mittee, I have already laid off one of the staff, and it appears at this time that I will be able to let another go without injury to the membership touching the Port of Boston and its outports. UP-AND-DOWN This is, and has been, an upport as far as business is concern­ ed. But the prospects at this writ­ ing are not so hot, with only the Empire Wandle (Fall River Na­ vigation Co.) and the Dalles (Pa­ cific Tanker) scheduled to pay­ off in the next few days—the latter ship, incidentaily,' set up for a C h r i s t m a s Day payoff. (Throw away the whiskers and the red suit. Brother Sweeney, you won't be Santa Claus this year!) That the Christmas spirit is evident among the membership there can be no doubt. Nearly every ship's crew touching here By FRED FARNEN are taking up voluntary dona­ tions to be used for the purpose . DETROIT — One of the big of making the holidays for the clubs which operators on the boys in the hospital a little Great Lakes constantly hold over brighter. the heads of the unorganized The latest to be heard from Lakes seamen is the seasonal was the SS Yarmouth, the Deck bonus. Dept. of which collected and for­ Through the use of this vicious warded $33.10 to be distributed weapon unorganized Lakes sea­ among the patients at the Brigh­ men are practically forced to ton Hospital. And at our last reg­ ular meeting a tarpaulin muster work under the rottenest condi­ produced $75.00 for the same tions imaginable. purpose. That is why the SIU Great All in all, these donations, to­ Lakes District has fought so hard gether with the $10.00 per man to absorb the bonus through in­ voted by the membership to be creased basic wages, or make it donated from the Union treasury, payable og, a monthly instead of will insure our boys of a little a seasonal basis. joy for the holiday season. After any seaman has put in FINAL DISPATCH more than four months in an un­ On Thursday December 18, organized fieet, he begins figur­ -Brother Hans Schwarz, who died ing just how much bonus he will in the Brighton Marine Hospital, receive whenever he finishes laywas buried by the Union. ing-up the vessel. The hospital delegate and some The operators realize this, and of the members attended the fu­ that is why they are so cocky, neral, and the friends and ship­ about pushing the unorganized mates of Hans (who sailed out Lakes seamen around, especially of Norfolk) can be assured that during the fall and laying-qp he had a good send-off by the periods. Brothers of the Boston Branch. Conditions are so bad on the In closing, I would like to take lay-up of some Boland ships that ths opportunity in behalf of the there has been an extremely Boston Staff and myself, to thank large turnover in the after ends the hundreds of members and Brother officials for their Christ­ of these vessels. However, this mas Greetings, and to wish one fleet is no exception to the rule, and all a Happy and Prosperous and the same conditions exist in most of the qther unorganized New Year. I,CA fleets. The only men who will stick '—: and take the dirtiest jobs dished out by the Engineers are .those who have a substahtial bonus Check the slop chest be­ coming to them. Other seamen fore your boat sails. Make who do not have this coming to sure that the slop chest con­ them refuse to work uqder these tains an adequate «supply of conditions and quit. all the things you are liable Not so the seasonal seaman to need. If it doesn't,, call the He will stick and take tbe worst Union Hall immet^ately. just to get the two or three hun­ By CAL TANNER MOBILE—Shipping in the port of Mobile continues fairly strong with six sign-ons and six payoffs during the past week. It should become stronger when -the pre-Christmas rush be­ gins around the middle of the week. If it comes off as ex­ pected, we will be able to clear the beach of most men waiting jobs here. «» Several of the payoffs this week we^e very clean with not an hour of disputed overtime or jeefs pending. Among them were the Daniel Huger and Governor O'Neil, both Waterman; the Alexander Wolcott and Cape Romaine of Alcoa. Credit for the fine shape of the above ships goes to the excellent Delegates. The crews elected capable men to the post on all the ships and the men carried out their duties in SIU style. Brother William Morris, Deck Patrolman in this port, has been in the hospital for the past five or six days and at this writing he is doing fine. We hope it will not be too long before he is back out on the waterfi'ont again. CHRISTMAS PRESENT Patrolman Jordan wishes the crew of the Juliette Lowe to know that he succeeded in win­ ning for them a big part of the beef presented him when they hit Pensacola recently. The Port Committee here ruled against the shore leave in Ire­ land, but Jordan won his case on Gt. Lakes Operators Use Bonus As Weapon Check It - But Good dred dollars extra in bonus pay, Hanna, and signed by S. W. and Brothers, these guys really Sexsmith. This letter stresses the get the works! same point as the LSU letter, as follows: "At the present time we Although the SIU Great Lakes pay as much as any bulk District has the seasonal bonus freighter fieet, and in addition, in most of it's contracts, we are we are one of two fleets on the very definitely opposed to it in Great Lakes that give extra pay principle. However, with SIU for men who have been in our conditions, competent -union fleet for three years." representation and job protection, Doesn't this prove beyond a SIU contracted operators cannot abuse the bonus provisions like shadow of a doubt that both the the unorganized ship owners. open shop. Hanna company and We make damn sure that our the LSU contracted Clevelandcontracted operators live up to Cliffs company have parallel pro­ their contracts in both word and grams for further strangling the independence and rights of their deed. seamen? SIU CONTRAST We in the SIU Great Lakes District are not opposed to our In direct contrast to this, un­ members working continuously organized Lakes seamen who for one operator, provided that have no job protection and union said operator gives them the best representation are at the tender working conditions as outlined in mercies of the profit hungi-y open an SIU conti-act. shop operators. Of course, the But we are very definitely only solution to this is to make opposed to any weapon in the the entire Great Lakes SIU, and hands of tlie operators which will then the bonus will be done tend to make their employees too away with by absorbing it into dependent upon the good faith the basic wage structure. and good actions of their bosses. LCA opei'ators realize what a For that reason, we believe powerful weapon they have in that all Lakes seamen should the seasonal bonus, and are very unite behind the SIU Great reluctant to drop this device. In Lakes District program to abolish fact, some unorganized operators the seasonal and seniority bonus have carried the idea so far as set-ups. to develop a plan of seniority To replace them, and to restore bonuses for each additional year Lakes seamen to a condition of of service. fi-eedom of choice as far as jobs Recently, the Lake Sailors Un­ are concerned, the bonus should ion has openly bragged that be eliminated once and for all, they have a seniority bonus and be added to the basic clause in their agreement with monthly wages. the Cleveland-Cliffs company. Drop us a line and tell us This further proves our oft stated whether or not you support the opinion that the LSU is nothing SIU program to do away with more than a company dominated the seasonal bonus set-up. Ad­ outfit. dress your letters to me at the Somewhere around the san SIU Hall, 1038 Third Street, Jate, a letter was issued b Detroit 26, Michigan. the breaking of watches before the ship had cleared quarantine. The men involved can collect the money due them by writing -di­ rectly to the company. That just about winds up the week's activity in the busy Port of Mobile, but before closing on behalf of myself and the offi­ cials here in Mobile, I want to wish the membership of the SIU a very Merry Christmas and a Lai Happy and Prosperous New Year. 'tl Seafarers Give Aid To Brothers^ In Hospitals 'Seafarers never bother to wait until Christmas to come to the aid of their Union Brothers and their families, or of anyone else who can use a little help. How­ ever, it is especially heart-warmr ing in the Christmas season to record a number of the recent e.xamples of generosity on the part of SIU members. In Boston, 23 Brothers got to­ gether to donate $33.10 to SILT men in the Brighton Marine Hospital. In New Orleans, the Deck Department of the SS Del Mar chipped in $55 for the Brothers at the hospital in Fort Stanton, New Mexicg, and at the New Orleans Hospital. HELP STOWAWAY The crew of the SS Monroe Victory contributed $36 and three cartons of cigarettes to Brother Robert Mai'tin, laid up in the Marine Hospital in "'Baltimore with his legs broken. And from Portland, Maine, comes the news 'that the crev/ of the SS Choctaw Trail turned over a sum of $216 to Mrs. Maude Hersey for the account of Mrs. Maria Louise Hicks, a stowaway who was landed there. Of the total, $126 was contributed by the unlicensed personnel. The men in Boston who made the contribution to the Brighton Hospital patients were: R. Doucette; G. Merlesena; Fraser; Cabral; Oyhus; Carlson; McDonough; Vroom; Hawn; Paul­ son; D. Averill; R. Hardson; Bon­ ner; Pinkus; F. Donovan; F. Burns; S. Madden; Goodwin; J. Pens wick; Pawel; Doane; and O. Englesen. The Deck men of the Del Mar, whose donation went to their SIU brothers hospitalized at Fort Stanton and New Orleans were: G. Libby; B. Jensen; J. Tucker: K. Pettersson; D. H. Horn; A. Pederson; L. Taribio; F. Durham; L .Arena; E. Johnson; H. Howard. W. Mauterstock; L. Webb; G. Vila; J .Miskinis; F. Balkom; G. Fascoules; E. Aviard; W. Mercer; W. Glasgow; C. Slater; E. Starns; J. Bice; J. Hull; C. Seal. •''J. I ' I •-^1 •I •^1 �Page Eight TnE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. December 26, 1947 Steel Chemist Crew Sends Pix From Far East Members of the Deck Gang knock off the hard work to pose for a picture. Working in the hot Far Eastern sun really takes it out of a man. but these men look fit. 11®i :• The Steel Chemist loads stores for another part of the trip. There were no, notes accompanying the pictures, so it's impossible to tell where this shot was snapped. ^ liiii , . > * 1 ilPlllliiiiiiill Above is the Steel Chemist from stem to stern, tied up at dock, location unknown, in the Far East. At the right is a close-up of the vessel, just before casting off to resume the voyage. Next time we get pictures from this ship, she will look even better for she will be under the new Isthmian agreement. Getting the Isthmiein contract took two years of organ­ izing and negotiating. X X. X Fabulous India, land of beauty and mystery, is the scene of this shot on the left. When these pictures arrived at the LOG office, sent in by the crew of Isthmian's Steel Chem­ ist. there was no identification with the pictures. Rather than hold th®™ until the ship re­ turned to the United States, it was decided to run them with an explanation as to why there was not more to the captions. From now on. Bro­ thers, please send identification with pictures. X XXX As the Steel Chemist leaves the dock and heads' out into the stream, members of the crew gather along the rail to take a last look at a place they may never see again. Whether it's a port in India. Siam. Indonesia, the Malay Straits, or China, when the ves­ sel pulls out the men have a feeling that they may never return. Sometimes they are fooled, and a few years later finds them visiting the same spots. XXX 4.iJ'l-* •• X X • �:.v • " ' ' '• ' Friday. December 26, 1947 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS RIDING THE SS RIDER VICTORY -^1 Cavalier Men Score Brass-bound Bucko (Ed. Note: Brother Schmolke is Bosun of the Cavalier. Kis article is endorsed by the .departmental Delegates: J. Whidden, Deck; Ceroid Riley, Engine; and Fred A. Oldson. Stewards. This ship should not be confused with the Alcoa Cavalier.) By PAUL SCHMOLKE Here is a log of the SS Cava­ to about four men have passed lier, Wilkinson, since leaving out t a the job down below. Two San Francisco for the French of them, are in bad shape. West Indies. The ship is a high-pressure After various- difficulties m job, and the engine room gets port, the real trouble started as red hot. After the men passed soon as we cleared the Gate. out, the Skipper just remarked First, the Chief Electrician "don't drink too much cold wa­ jumped ship an hour before sail­ ter." Pvloreover, the First As­ ing time, making the ship short- sistant almost had to drag the handed. The Deck Delegate and Old Man aft to see the sick 1 were ashore at the time and men! just missed him when we arrived The Black Gang is fed up with back. Had we been aboard wo this scow and ready to pile off would have put a .slop to this in Miami. The Engineers are cheap stunt. We will prefer ready to pile off too. The Chief charges against this guy as soon broke watches here in Panama' as we arrive in Miami^ Mean­ so he wouldn't have to pay over­ while, the Junior Engineer has time. taken over as Maintenance and At this point, I'd like to observe is handling the Electrician's job. that this ship had a CIO crew before we got her, and the Skip­ CRACKED DOWN per remarked that he got rid of After the above little inciden+, that gang and he would get rid the Old Man cracked down. He of this gang too! let all hands know that he was STEWARDS TOO .Pictured heve are some of the crew aboard the Isthmian ship when she called at Wil­ the Supreme Master, and started mington, Calif. Flanking the lifering from left to right are G. Godfrey, Messman; and C. Durby putting sailors to standing It's the same story in the wall. Wiper. Second row, seated: E. Saporiti, 3rd Mate; H. Kelly, Chief Mate; I. G. Lewis, watch on the bridge on tbeu Stewards Department. The li­ Purser; A. Raymond, Steward. Third row, Rodgers, AB; R. Roehe, Saloon Mess; L. Valanquiz, regular stand-by. brary is located in the saloon. Galley Utility; R. S. Coperthwaite, 2nd Electrician; W. Glesen, Fireman; L. Chevely, Wiper. Next, he ordered the Ordinary When the Old Man saw one "of In rear row. left to right: Bill Prince, 3rd Engineer; B. Herzog, Wiper; B. Barnes, Deck Seamen out of the wheelhouse- - the men com.e in to get a book, Maint.; L. Niemiera, Utility and C. Harlow, AB. Photo was submitted to LOG by Ship's Pho­ no steering for Ordinaries. And he told the Steward: "I don't tographers of San Pedro. so on, down the line. want any unlicensed men in this saloon." He dresses up like a Navy lieutenant, walks around the To top this off, the galley deck taking paint brushes out stove broke down and we have oi sailors' hands and showing had scrambled eggs for about-a From the minutes of a special In they came. chow not up to standard: 15 them how he is going to paint week. his yacht. On top of that, he is , meeting held aboard the SS Cor­ All in all. Brothers, we feel First witness: "Potatoes are votes. trying to reconvert the ship out that we have a real hot potato. nelia comes reason to believe not up to standard and no va­ In his defense the Steward was at sea, moving a lot of furniture And the potato I mean is this that there is something to the riety in the meals." then allowed to speak. He pro­ from here, there and in the en­ finky Skipper. We will bring this old saw "one man's food is an­ duced a copy of a letter he sent gine room to make an agent's of­ ship into Miami where we will Next witness: "Franks are other man's poison." Not exactly to the company from Germany fice in the room next to his. poison, of course, but certainly green and spuds are bad." bring this story up and get asking for repair of the ice box Steward: "The fi-anks are not so food could be stored correctSo far we have a lot of dis­ things straightened out. pointing up the fact that there puted overtime, as you can well is a big difference in the reac­ bad." lyimagine. But, of course, shining tion different people will have to The chairrhan ruled him out of Action taken by the crew: the fire hose nozzle after getting the same food. order and the procession con­ spuds will be transferred from the paint off is not overtime. In the case of the Cornelia tinued. passageway below decks to lock­ The ship has nothing to work men, they thought the food serv­ Third witness: "Eggs and spuds er on open'deck where potatoes with in the form of gear. I had ed them tasted pretty bad, but are no good." are supposed to be stored. to strip the booms with a pair whenever a cre'.vmember men­ Fourth witness: Spuds no Tranquility was restored to of pliers and a Kress Stone spe­ tioned it to the Steward he ex­ good." Renamed, the SS Friendship the Cornelia. cial wrench. I won't bother you pressed astonishment. To him the Presiding over the inquisition with the rest of the, little inci­ Train for the voyage the Water­ - Fifth witness: "Potatoes have food tasted wonderful. was A: P. Lazzaro; G. R. Red­ dents of this sort. There are man ship Alawai left this week musty taste and eggs are bad." for Italy with the last consign­ man put down the proceedings enough other things. With much head scratching On and on paraded the men ment of food raised in the cross­ for posterity. the men accepted the Steward's Some of the men wanted to country jaunt of the Friendship giving their complaints: "Spuds word and began thinking of see­ make out allotments. When we Train. cooked wrong; no taste to meals; ing their psychiatrists; but, ^s so arrived in Panama, a Delegate French fries are lousy; no sea­ The two previous shipments of often happens, the men began saw the Shipping Commissioner, the precious food for the starv­ soning in food; night lunch bad; discussing with each other the who said the Old Man would ed people of Italy have already steak like rubber; spuds and eggs state of the Cornelia's bill of Each man who makes a have to sign the allotment slips reached their destination in no good; spuds putrid, etc . . . " fare. , donation to the LOG should so that he could take care of Naples. From the long line of witness­ Gazooks and mashed potatoes! the matter right in Panama. receive a receipt in return. Carrying a full SIU crey^, the They found that mosf of them es the Steward found but two If the Union official to whom allies — two messmen felt the DIFFERENT VIEW Alawai was rededicated at cere­ were nursing the same complaint. a contribution is given does chow was okay. monies held at Bush Terminal, The Old Man had a different INDIGESTION QUESTION not make out a receipt for Brooklyn. The vessel's 2,500 tons view. When the Delegate came POMME DE TERRE, UGH! the money, call this to the of food will be discharged in Amid burps and yells a force back, the Old Man said to hell Genoa. attention of the SecretaryBy the time the last man had soon rallied around and called a with the Commissioner and log*' Treasurer, J. P. Shuler, im­ special meeting. The Steward registered his complaint, it was ged the Delegate Two days pay mediately. was "found and the battle of the pretty much agreed that the for leaving the ship, for-an hour Send the^ame of the of­ spuds, franks and eggs were npt palates was on. on ship's business. I had given ficial and the name of the to the crew's taste—if anything, the Dele/ate the time off to go. Faced with the charge of pre­ port in which the occurence they felt the Steward's taste buds We are still working on this senting bum food and not know­ took place to the New York were out of kilter. beef at this writing. ing bum fdod when he tasted it, HalL 51 Beaver- Street,-New A rap of the gavel and the the Steward—backed by a few And how we come to the En­ York 4. N. Y. supporters—took his place and vote was taken. How is the food, gine Department's beef. men? Chow suitable: 4 votes; faced his accusers. So far, on the way from Fris- I II -M I ' ^1 •I Cornelia Crew Takes Stand On Chow Issue Alawai Leaves For Italy With Friendship Cargo Attention Memhers '•"Id"-. 5 �• Page Ten THE SEAFARERS LOG y- Friday, December 26. 1647 SlU Ships' Minutes In Brief ALGONQUIN VICTORY. Nov. 9 — Chairman Josoph Lupton; Secretary D. Casey Jones. Dele­ gates reported no beefs. New Business: Motion carried that blank keys be turned over to Captain and keys made for all foc'sles. Motion carried that each delegate make repair list from beginning of trip. Motion carried that membership of ship go on record to instruct the SecretaryTreasurer to reopen negotiations re: increasing the manning scale in all three departments and en­ deavor to obtain the return of the 10 percent c^l bonus. 4 4 4 QUEENS VICTORY. Oct. 15— Chairman Anthony J. Tanski; Secretary Ed. Carlson. New Bus­ iness: Elections for delegates: Ed. Carlson. Deck; Benny Murillo. Engine, and Simplicio Delmo. Stewards. List of slopchest prices to be posted on bulletin board. Education: Short talk on the 4 4 4 SIU and what it stands for. Good VIRGINIA CITY VICTORY. and Welfare: Suggestions for Oct. 12—Chairman A. Campbell; keeping the messhalls cleaner. Secretary G. Maslaroy. Delegates 4 4 4 reported on number of books, pro-books and permits in their departments. New Business: A list of fines for various misde­ meanors aboard ship made up and approved. Education: Dis­ RIDER VICTORY. Dec. 8 — cussion of contract jobs Explain­ Chairman John Burke; Secretary ed as not being in line with C. Rodgers. Ship's Delegate re­ Union principles. Union agree­ ported that repairs could not be ment does not sanction contract, made until ship returns to East work, therefore, department Coast. Beef on soap powder heads are not to follow this and hand soap squared away. practice. Motion by Engine Delegate that each department post list of its personnel and their standing in the Union, approved. 4 4 4 RIDER VICTORY. Nov. 27— Chairman Burke; Secretary Prince. Gerald Godfrey elected Ship's Delegate. Beef on PC mess straightened out. Discussion on cereals for breakfast and clean­ ing ship's laundry agreed to post 4 4 4 YAMHILL. Aug. 24—Chairman cleaning schedule of laundry. Hart; Secretary Walkowicz. Min­ Ship's Delegate gave short talk utes of last meeting read and ac- , on performers. He stated they cepted. Motions carried: To keep would not be tolerated aboard confidential all business transacted this ship, whether permitmen or at shipboard meetings; that none bookmen. D. A. MOLONEY (Overlakes Freight Corp.) Oct'. 25— Election of ships delegates, Discussion fol­ lowed on no rugs in deckhand room, lockers for six men, two short. No washing machine or plungers for washing clothes. In­ adequate amount of towels. No drains in fireuold. No rugs in fireman's room. Books checked and found in fair shape. M/S/C meeting be adjourned. 4. i. 4 BENJAMIN LUNDY. Oct. 6— Chairman N. Bigney; Secretary Walter Pupchek. New Business: CORAL SEA. Oct. 5—Chair­ Motion by Chumley to put dish­ man Fidel G. Lukban; Secretary washer on probation for rest of Bob Mansfield. New Business: trip and if he does not improve Recommendation that all men his work he is to be brought work together for the conserva­ up on charges. Good and Wel- tion of wat4r. Good and Welfare: f.are: Dore asked to wash Qlothes Discussion on illness of dishwash­ and not leave them in laundry er. Man explained his case and for a- week. Steward reportd membership accepted. Motion by shower gratings have been in­ A1 Driver that all men keep stalled. quiet while others are sleeping. 4 4 4 BIENVILLE. Nov. 9 —Chair­ man R. Kennedy; Secretary L. Perciballi. Old Business: It was brought out that messmen were not serving meals as was agreed at last meeting. Good and Wel­ fare: Motion carried that pres­ ent supply of meat be removed at first U.S. port. Suggestion that standbys of each watch aid in keeping messhall clean. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. 4 4 4 YAMHILL. Sept. 17—Chairman DeWitt; Secretary Bailey. Mo­ tions carried: By Brother Carr that each department start pre­ paring repair list, seconded by Ensor; by Allen to have Steward check stores and reject goods he is dissatisfied with; by Brother Ensor that Steward take care of slopchest. Log Available In Bound Volumes Seafarers who wish to keep a chronological record of Union activities can do so very easily. There are avail­ able. a number of bound volumes of the SEAFARERS LOG at no^hinal cost. They are to be disposed of on a first-come, first-serve basis. Prices, which cover costs to the Union, are $2J}0 for the January-April 1948 edi­ tion; $2.50 for the May-De­ cember 1946 volume and $2.50 for the January-June 1947 edition. Bindings are of sturdy buckram with dates lettered in gold. All those who want to set up a permanent file with a minimum of effort should act promptly. Orders for any of all of the available edi­ tions should be sent to the Seafcurers Log. 51 Beaver St.. New York 4. N. Y. Checks or money orders for amount of 'order should be made out to the Seafarers International Union. Enclose address to which volumes are to be sent and they will be mailed pre-paid immediately. These bound editions may also be purchased directly at the 4th floor, baggage room, of the New York Hall. Make sure you get your copies by acting now. sign for any slops unless actual­ ly purchased by individual; that no one enter crew's mess unless properly attired. One minute's silence in memory of Brothers lost at sea. 4 4 4 GQVERNQR MILLER. Nov. 15 —Chairman Auburt;' Secretary (not named). Motion by Thomas Green that bookmen sign peti­ tion asking Union to give John Aquinaldo permission to ship as 3rd Cook as he has proved his compentency for the job, car­ ried. Joe Wread's motion that duplicate copy of petition be kept was carried. Brother Garcia's motion that anyone found using steam to wash gear after midnight be fined five dollars, was passed. Also that money col­ lected for fines be turned over to Patrolman at payoff for dona­ tion to Fort Stanton Hospital. 4 4 4 JOSEPH H. HOLLISTER. Nov. 23—Chairman S. Heinfling; Sec­ retary B. A. Music. Crew un­ animously approved letter to be -.sent to LOG. Moved by Zovia. seconded by Duggan that it be mailed at first port. All hands urged to be careful not to leave food in recreation room for san­ itary reasons. Consideration to be shown brothers sleeping by keep­ ing noise at a minimum. Notice of next meeting to be posted 24 hours in advance of convening. 4 4 4 PONCE. Nov. 18 — Chairman Karalunas; Secretary Douglas. Deck. Department delegate asked for check-up on one man; En­ gine delegate asked that clari­ fication be made as to electrician and utility man's duties. Good and Welfare: Agreement that last man on stand-by on each watch clean messroom. On pay­ off day every delegate is to check rooms for cleanliness. All men urged to vote before mak­ ing another trip. Agreement that patrolmen is to check slopchest and free medical aid. TMBY CAN'T KNOW UNLESS Youreu-'EM! THE HlSTDf^ Or THE-SEAFARERS' /VJ INTTBSRAL PART OF SHIPBOARD MEETINjeS. MAKE SURE THAT THE. A/EWCOMERS K/^OIA/ WHY THE SIU WAS STARTED/HOW IT GREW TO BE THE STROMGEST UWIO/U IK/ MARITIME , AMD WHAT IT GAlMED feR, SEAMEM EVERYWHERE — AMD THEV WlLU BE BETTER MEMBERS! CUT and RUN By HANK Ashore or afloat, in hospitals or home with the family, we wish all Seafarers a Merry -Christmas and a Happy New Year too... Brother George Meaney, who came out of the Marine hospital in Brighton, Mass., with a successful operation, a loss of twenty-four pounds in weight and wondetful praise of the doctors there, now has to anchor here in New York for some time to recuperate while the cost of living takes $1.50 a day just for lodging ... 4 4 4 Here's a postcard from Steve Girolomo from his ship in Italy: "Having a good time. I went to Palermo to see my folks. Had a swell time. I'm on the John Swett. We have a pretty good crew. Mike Hook is Deck Engineer. Jimmy Calis is Bosun. Give my regards to the boys. See you soon"... Attention Brothers: Whenever you hit that foreign port and hit a place which gets the LOGS don't take all of the LOGS back to the ship. Leave some for the next SIU ship that comes in... Brother Harry "Popeye" Cronin was in last week. Happy New Year. Harry, and a good voyage to you... 4 4 4 Here are some oldtimers who may still be in town for Christ­ mas and the birth of the New Year: M. Bantco, W. R. Dixon, W. Wolf, I. Nazario, R. Garofalo, G. F. McAlpin, B. C. Bautista, L. Lopez, H. P. Knowles, H. Higham, T. H. Gordon, N. A. Huff, K. Staalsen, J. Burgos, J. Santiago, G. W. Gallatin... News Item: The Arnold Bernstein Steamship Company will start passenger service after January 1st, 1948 with one chartered vessel, the former Panama Line vessel, Ancon. Also, the SS Tidewater, of 10,000 tons, purchased from "foreign interests, will soon offer round trip service when she begins her runs between New York and Ant­ werp, Rotterdam and Plymouth ... 4 4 4 News Item: The Moran Towing and Transporfaiion Com­ pany has purchased seven deep sea fugs from the Maritime Commission, bringing its total ocean-going fleet to 25 vessels ... Last week jve bumped into one of our shipmates. Brother Paul Cassidy. who was with us on the SS Pennmar. may she rest in peace down in the North Atlantic with the other ships. Brother Cassidy remembered one of our shipmates. Bosun Frank Brown, who he met as Chief Mate in France in 1945. Anyway. Brother Cassidy mentioned something about hospi­ talization and we naturally wish him the best of luck... 4 '4 4 There's Brother Bob Hillman—doing the best he can—shaking hands with Brother Aussie Shrimpton, the Steward... A Happy New Year to: Percy Boyer, Joe Pilutis, Mike Gottschalk, Blackie Gardner and Peg Leg Andy Anderson ... NEWS ITEM: The Mari­ time Commission has been notified that 80 ships of the 1,331 vessels it is now chartering to private operators will be returned in the near future... Brothers, this mSans shipping will get tougher yet. Whatever you Brothers do, prepare yourselves for long weeks on the beach. 4 4 4 News Item; The President's Advisory Committee on the Merchant Marine recommended the construction of 48 passen­ ger vessels, eight of them to be started next year plus an unspecified number of freighters and tankers. The cost will be about $150,000,000 a year for four years... Well, while the future looks rosy, although it's only on paper, with such a big shipbuilding program, it doesn't look so good in reality right now and in the near future. The steamship companies are still turning back their chartered ships to be laid up while the merchant seamen have to sweat it out for weeks and even longer trying to get jobs. Who knows how happy the New Year will be? �Friday, December 26, 1947 • THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleven MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS Neptunua Rex Log-A -Rhythms To the Editor: 'Dutchman' Off The Bow By NORMAN MAFFIE Wo matter how or when you sailed — trooper, frigate, freighter mail ^ In the old days under one-eyed Nelson, Jones; with carronade . and sail Signed the "Unlimited Articles" and stowed the useless gear board ship Some cold night, some of us know it. we have made the Final Trip! And they're strange, the things. that happen, both to windward and to lee To the sweating gunners, to the males, ordinaries, and AB In the choking smoke of battle, lashing wind, and swelling sea— Hear now about the strange tale and the Fate that fell to me: Cecil Morash. who just paid 1 was on a windy bow one night and a sound came o'er the wave off Alcoa's Hawser Eye after Like the melodies of happy seamen singing in some foreign bar; a trip which he described as And I thought I saw ,a vision, like the passing of the brave— "one of the , best" he's made Those called down by the Mother Sea through the centuries near yet, as he appeared during and far. "shellback" ceremonies dur­ A thin, warm fog came near us and I tried to peer within. ing a previous voyage on the Shuddered as I saw a misty hull come clipping by abeam; SS Archer. Heard the roaring seas crash 'tween us—saw her shape close in; The Hawser Eye. Which Saw her sails all wet and bulging, set by wet spray all agleam. docked in New York after the Knew I hadn't sailed too long, though I'd heard the stories tell. bauxite run. had a first-rate Knew by her depthless dimensions, by her rigging ghostly gjpay. crew. Morash said. Py the singing creeping from her, 'twas the "Flying Dutchman," all too well; But my feet were rooted to the deck, I was scared and had to stay. Then I saw her lanterns gleaming, heard her crew below all gay. Heard the roaring chanteys sung to the accompaniment of tin; And the courage swelled within me as the dark hull swung to stay As I jumped from stepl to wood—in a second I was "in." Down the deck from 'neath the longboat, a quick glance aft I did steal. To the Editor: Saw her steer a steady course, though no man was at the wheel; I wish to advise you that M. Saw a dark and stalwart figure on the poop, had a feeling in my bones. D. Penry, our former Delegate Knew I'd seen him on a bottle—'twas old ghostly John Paul Jones. here at Fort Stanton, has been discharged with an arrested case Past her well-kept gear and cannon. I crept forward to her peak. and that I have b^en elected as Saw a foc'sle hatchway open and crawled down upon a beam. Saw a sight down there below me, of which I'm still afraid io the new Delegate. speak. Speaking for the other mem­ Then I peered into thai reveling crowd and saw old history's bers out Irere as well as for my­ salty gleam. self, we wish to take this op­ There were ranged nothing but portunity to express our thanks sailors—all the brave and all for the past donations from all the true different ships and our good From the old ships, men'o'war. Brothers. merchantmen from all the SUGGESTION nations; Saw the fancy clothed old gun­ In order that things may be ners. those fresh from the handled as smoothly as before, I Clarksdale's crew. would appreciate it very much Those lost at the frozen davHs. if you would have any further those lost at the battle sta­ donations in the form of money tions. orders or checks made out to Here I saw all hates and differ­ Sill Delegate John P. Williamson. ence. here the common un­ Last but not least, as you derstanding know, chasing the cure is a Of. all those who had fought together against the bounding main; pretty tough grind on some- of Singing here aboard the "Dutchman," crewed into the "Final us, especially the bed patients, Banding" and I can assure you that a All the old lost souls of sailors, sheltered from the wind and rain. letter or card from some of our Saw the French and English singing while old Drake's crew started old shipmates would be greatly jigging. appreciated. While prim old Nelson was a'dancing with the Frog who'd shot Wishing ypu and all the him dead. Brothers a very Merry Christmas And the iron-muscled Yankees from the Ironsides old rigging As they drank old salty limeys 'neath the benches, head by head. and a properous New Year. John P. Williamson Heard tjie Greeks and 'talians singing while some Dane a bell kept ringing. (Ed. Note: The Marine Hos­ While some salty old Dutch bosun complimented his sweet tone. pital at Fort Stanton special­ And some bearded chorus sang in the sweetest brand of singing. izes in tuberculosis^. We ' are And a Rebel from the Alabama bellowed forth with Home Sweet glad to learn that Brother Home. Penry's case has been ar­ Here and there an eyebrow seigged as the song bfought forth a tear rested.) And old lips smiled as oldtimers gripped their buddiy's hand; A thousand tales floated round about adventures far and near As young lads drank and listened to the older ancient band. In various tongues they argued about the days they'd sailed along. Done the deeds and fought the battles, remembered now only in song; New Delegate Assumes Duties In Ft. Stanton {Continued on Page 13) Crews Hit Nitrate Danger; Union Presses Penalty Pay will be helpful toward securing a bonus for this type cargo. Almost the entire crew of this Macan Welch ship, the George M. Bibb, is un­ G. R. Schartel Lloyd E. Warden der the impression that our Un­ ion officials have taken steps to obtain a bonus for carrying am­ To the Editor: Please have answer in the Beef monium nitrate. Box if ammonium nitrate is Whether this is correct or just penalty cargo.. hearsay we are not positive. Seymour Heinfligg, We are carrying a full load of SS Joseph Hollister nitrate from Mobile to the Far (Ed. Note: The Union negoti­ East. In the event this particular ating committee has already practice has not come to your served notice on the operators attentiSh the following we feel asking penalty payment for would be a very strong argu­ the carrying of ammonium ni­ ment for obtmning "a substantial trate cargoes. Discussions are bonus: expected to begin soon. We arrived at the Canal Zone The points mentioned by the at 2 P. M. one afternoon. We Bibb crew make solid addi­ were next in line to go through tions io the committee's argu- . but were held back until 7 ments for a bonus.) A. M. the following day. When we were finally allowed entry we had to fly the danger flag. It 'was said the reason for the hold up was that nitrate cargo was too dangerous to take through during the night. This To the Editor: instance coupled with having to Well brothers, we had a load at ammunition docks is pretty good trip on the old surely strong evidence for nitrate Daniel Huger. The crew and of­ being labeled dangerous cargo. ficers have cooperated with each Another item: If this cargo other 100 percent and, so far, isn't dangerous, then we cannot anything that has been taken understand why the stevedores up at our meetings for the good were paid 100 per cent bonus to and welfare of the crew has not load the ship. been refused us. We hope the Canal information I only hope that in the fu­ ture all of my trips to sea will be as good as this one has been. Most of the crew comes from Jacksonville with the v?::ception To insure payment, all of a couple of oldtimers from claims for overtime must be around Savannah. The crew con­ turned in to the heads of de­ sists of a bunch of swell guys partments no later than 72 and I hope that I will have the hours following the comple­ pleasure of sailing with them tion of the overtime work. again sometime. As soon as the penalty By the way, R. Gordon says work is done, a record should to say hello to any of the boys be given to the Department around the Halls who happen to head, and one copy held by be from around Charleston way. the man doing the job. If Tony Biles happens to see this In addition the depart­ I hope he will contact me at mental delegates should 2145 Post St., Jacksonville. check on all overtime sheets Here's wishing you all a 72 hours before the ship Merry Christmas and a Happy makes port. New Year. Michael P. Masek MASEK LAUDS CREW OF DANIEL HUGER, HOPES FOR ENCORE On Overtime REAL SIU SHIP The Alcoa Partner, above, was rated by organizer Mike Quirke to be the cleanest ship that ever came into Montreal. The Partner is on the bauxite run, so keeping it clean and ship-shfipe is quite a chore. �- Twelre THE Brother Tells New Members: Keep Abreast Of SIU Ideals r To the Editor: The sum of progress in the SIU through the years has been the result of establishing our thoughts as reality by one and all concerned. Our officials on the home front are doing a magnificent job all the way down the line. Organizational work is in full progress on all water­ fronts. Yet we of the rank-andfile also have a job to do and we can't leave it to others to carry the whole load. So I make a personal appeal^ for help, an appeal directed to every man who sails an SIU ship. There are lots of nice fellows who sail SIU tugs and ships who have little knowledge of what Unionism really means. They are not anti-labor, they just fol­ low the other fellow or whoever talks the loudest and let it go at that. ALL MUST HELP Unionism in the words of our officials. Explain from your per­ sonal experience the benefits you have derived from membership in the SIU. Put your oath of non-discrimi­ nation regardless of nationality, race or creed into effect in your daily routine of living. Do your duty to the best of your ability no matter in what department you may be. If in doubt, ask questions. Show you are quali­ fied to accept any responsibilities. An organization is judged not so much by speeches and writ­ ings as by the actual good work each Vnember has dohe. Tell the new men—tell them what should be our aim. Please help me—if you please. "Sir Charles" (Ed. Note: The writer of the foregoing letter is familiarly known by the pseudonym "Sir Charles.") SEAFARERS LOG * HIS FINAL VOYAGE On his last trip aboard the Bret Harte before his death Seafarer Ray Simmons is shown swinging in the Bosun's chair. Brother Simmons, a full bookmember, was killed in an auto accident in Houston dur­ ing September. Friday, December 26, 1947 Log Finds Cover-To-Cover Readers In Bumham, Pa. To the Editor: I am now working in the Try Angle Service Station here at home. But, on Monday, I will be on my way to New York for a ship. I get the LOG every week. And I always have it here at the gas station. Just yesterday, there were a few fellows here. One of them picked up the LOG and started to read it. He read it from the front to the back. After he was done, he told me it was a hell of a good paper. He said it was better reading than the home paper. It didn't take long for the rest of the fel­ lows to get at it. They all liked the LOG. So, will you please have it sent to the address I will give you as I know that if they like one LOG they will like all the rest of them. Some of the fellows were ask­ ing how they could get into an outfit as good as the SIU. So will you^please give them all the information they may need, as they said, they would like to get in. I told them that there is no other outfit as good as the SIU. They say the Union must be strong. What else could it be but strong? Ira W. Myers. Oiler Try Angle Service Station Burnham, Pa. (Ed. Note: We are grateful for Brother Myers' kind words and the LOG is being sent as he directs. We are sorry thai he has to tell his friends who like the LOG that the present time is not a good one in whidi lo contemplate going to sea without previous experi­ ence. There is an abundance of men for the available jobs.) US Shipbuilding Program Would Aid SIU, Brother Feels K-- i It's up to each bookman to familiarize new members with what the SIU stands for. Per­ To the Editor: ators, but title to them was re­ Now here's the real joker. In yards the country over, await­ sonally, I do my best, but I'm tained by the War Shipping Ad­ the Ships Sales Act of 1946, it ing disposal or rusting away. At present, scores of articles ministration. Some new compan­ is stated that American citizens only one man and neither my My argument is that, so far as are being written for the na­ ies were created, mainly through shall have first call on these ships Seafarers are concerned, if a ship tion's press with the noisy back­ the machinations of the oper­ at a fixed price, which in most is unprofitable to operate it will ing of top-blowing politicians, ators who had direct liaison with cases is one-quarter of what the LET'S ALL PULL be laid up if it isn't sold abroad. asking "Why are we selling or the WSA through shipowners on vessels cost the government to Therefore, the jobs on it are TOSETHc«, SCff'S! giving away our war-built mer­ the main directing body of the build. gone anyway. chant marine to foreign coun­ WSA. Actually the American own­ In the same connection, it's tries, and not using the ships Over and above everything, ers aren't squawking so much a lead-pipe cinch that the Mari­ ourselves?" including all operating expenses, about sales to foreign govern­ The trouble with most of the same operators were paid ments as they are about the stat­ time Commission will sell the laid-up vessels to any foreign na­ these articles is that they bare­ eight per cent of what each car­ utory prices. tion—Honduras, Panama or Si­ ly scratch the surface. They do go would have cost at the time By holding back, they figure beria—which wants them. not relate properly the pre-war the U.S. entered the war. that plenty of ships will be left You can't blame the foreign condition of the American mer­ So you can see the shipowners over, and that in the end they chant marine, the position of netted themselves a tidy sum may well be paid to- take them nations for grabbing the warbuilt .ships while the gravy is the Maritime Commission, the since at the time we entered the off the government's hands. around. W[ost of us know that 90 interest of foreign governments war water-borne cargoes 4:o many At any rate, American oper­ voice nor what I write to the in U.S. ships and the reason parts of the woidd cost-'$45 to ators seem fairly well supplied percent of Europe's shipyards were almost completely wrecked. LOG can reach all. I'm not that American operators'are slow to $60 a ton. for the present. big. buy ships—not to mention how Our best bet for /the present The operators were to have Which bring? us back to the My plan is simple enough. It the entire situation affects the first call on all the ships after shipbuilders — largely the Steel is to back up the shipbuiding doesn't require any set time or employment of American sea­ the war. Once the war was over, Trust, which is now demanding program, because any ship built place, or any preparation. It men. one form of propaganda gave a subsidy to keep its nearly dead now will wind up under the only needs the devotion of a BEFORE THE WAR way to another—to the now fa­ yards from folding up altogeth­ house flag of one of the Ameri­ little time to our SIU ideals and Before August 30, 1939, when miliar question: "Why are we er. It contends that if the gov­ can operators, and will create a willingness to bear witness to the war began in Europe, the giving our ships away abroad?" ernment doesn't take action soon, jobs for American seamen. those ideals. The plan is merely U.S. merchant marine consisted Opposing the foreign sales will In the first place, most of the all the highly-trained shipbuild­ this: largely of vessels constructed in C-ls, -2s, -3s and -4s, the 10,000- ing personnel will have drifted get us nowhere. For one thing, American yards, plus a sprink­ horsepower T-2 tankers and other away. the U.S. Attorney-General re­ TALK TO THEM ling of vessels built abroad on fast, economical ships have been cently ruled that such sales are GOOD IDEA Talk to a tripcarder or new order from the U.S. Shipping grabbed by the American oper­ Now for my money, it's a perfectly legal. member for he's new in our Board. In addition, let's not rest on ators who, for the most part, had damned good idea to keep build­ ranks. Explain to him what the These vessels were wholly in­ ihem from the t.me they were ing ships, with or without gov­ our laurels, but let's continue' to SIU has done, is doing and will adequate for a maritime nation launched. ernment subsidy. That will keep organize all unorganized com­ do. Explain to hini what you as large as the U.S. To carry the Those they don't like—Liber­ our shipyard-worker brothers em­ panies under the banner of the know and believe. Explain about nation's cargoes of industrial and ties for the most part—the own­ ployed for one thing. Brotherhood of the Sea, and agricultural products all over the ers have turned back to the But I wager it never will hap­ let's be in the forefront demand­ world required bigger and fast­ Commission for foreign sale or pen so long as we have in the ing that relief cargoes be ship­ The "Tiger" and Pal er vessels. vicinity of 1,000 vessels in bone- ped in American .bottoms. the boneyard. As a consequence, foreign bot­ Abe Rapaport toms carried 75 percent of that part of our production which WAITING THE LONG VOYAGE HOME LONGJOHNS OUT; was exported. The Merchant Marine Act of SHORT SEAFARER , 1936 changed this condition ASkS SELECTION ; somewhat. It authorized the building of modern merchant To the Editor: ships in the interest of the na­ I haven't been sailing long^ but tional defense — in American on the ships I have been aboard yards with American labor and I constantly ran into the same materials— to be manned by beef pertaining to the slopchest. American personnel. I am a small person, one of The period from 1936 to 1940 the man small men sailing to­ saw ships built primarily in day, yet never have i found • a four yards owned by U.S. Steel slopchest having dungaree or and Bethlehem Steel (the "Steel underwear ih my size. If I were Trust"), at a snail's pace com­ the only small person in the pared to the construction rates merchant marine I could under­ to come during the war. Those stand the shortage, but we make built were C-ls, C-2s and C-3s, up quite a good size minority.plus a few tankers. I was just wondering if sbme"Tiger" Thompson, crewThis retarded construction rate thing can't be done about this member of the SS Andrew continued until the U.S. finally Two SIU brothers demonstrate one way to knock ofi the situation. I wear size 28 waiist, Jackson, dons the fez of a entered the war. Then ship­ long hours of waiting fox tfamsportation home after delivering which isn't too small, so let's passerby lo give Ted Filipow, building was greatly accelerated their ship to ah English buyer. A. Nix, left, seems to be see if we can have clothing put fellow crewman, a subject for under the emergency pressure. bored over the Whole matter while J. R. Talbot appears aboard to fit the smaller seamen. '• his camera. Shot was taken in During the war, all ships built not 4he least disturbed over the prospects of a long wait. Penang, Malayan Straits. were turned over to the oper­ Scene is a London bar. Harry D. French .-.w/ ..... �>' n. • ,y- THE SEAPARBHS Friday. Deeembar 26, 1947 LOG Finds It's True: DeSoto Crew Is Good Page Thizleett Know Your Contract Before You Squawk, Brother Says To the Editor: To the Editor: or evade the agreement in any way whatsoever. For quite a while I had been Before you squawk, be sure hearing that the SS De Soto had CAN'T DO IT you know your agreement. been maintaining a good repu­ For instance: Article V, Sec­ We cannot set aside any of tion 13, of the 1946 general the various clauses, saying that tation for having a good crew, agreement with Alcoa, Bull, since certain circumstances have unlicensed and licensed. Now South Atlantic and other lines arisen, such as the Deck Depart­ that she is here in Bremerhav^ states rather pointedly as fol­ ment's having too much work to for a short visit, before going lows: do outside, there is justification on to Hamburg, I had an oppor­ "Members of the Stewards De- for letting the Stewards Departtunity to visit her and see with partment shall not be required ment do the inside painting. my own eyes that all the ruto chip, scale or paint.' Regardless of what the ship moi's in her favor are definitely Moreover, as anyone who can looks like from the outside, we true. read can clearly see, there is Hve inside the housing. MainFrom the Stewards Depart­ nothing that says Stewards can taining the inside is of first imment I learned that she is a "chip, scale or paint" at all, Portance, for an SIU ship is a good fedder and that all mem­ clean ship. But don't let. Capeven on overtime. bers of the department work to­ I Still, after this agreement has Mates or Stewards turn the Stewards Department to on gether as a unit. been in effect for over a year, As for the Engine Department I have had the misfortune to be this work—it's a violation of the I can say that everything looks accused by members of the Stew- agreement and' if you crewmuch better than I expected. ards Department on this ship, ^ them do it, you're The good relations existing was the SS Stephen Leacock, South ""t®You can be damned sure that shown by the fact that the First Atlantic, and on several others and Second Engineers posed will­ during the past 12 months, of any ship I am on will be run ingly for a picture with four "hogging" the overtime of the ^ according to the agreement. Lots De Soto Engine Department men pictured here are, left Siy boys from the unlicensed Deck Department. of my acquaintances may call to right, standing: Finnegan, Oiler; Scanlon, FWT; the Sec­ crew. On this scow, one of the Stew"agreement stiff," but for ond Engineer, and J. Nimmo, First Engineer. The two Sea­ I didn't learn much about the farers kneeling are unidentified. Luis Ramirez shot the picture. ards Department members went the sake of having an agreeso far as to say: ment like ours they can call me score in the Deck Department anything they please. I will still because of my limited time to "On my last ship, we painted try my best to see that the go places, but I did find out all our messrooms, pantries, agreement is lived up to. from a couple of oldtimers that decks and so on, but if you want J. M. (Windy) Walsh they had no beefs up to the to be an 'overtime hog' we can present time. do without it." The DeSoto will be back in To Ihe Editor: I was Steward, so when the ship This is the old familiar case SEAFARER FEELS the States just in time to do hit Vancouver I told the com­ of the "good old last ship" where BALTIMORE STAFF After reading the article in the sorjie coastwise work and then pany, "No stores, no sailing.' everything was so much better park in New York fSr Christ­ Oct. 17 LOG by Brother Lloyd and so much cleaner, and where DOES GOOD JOB I waited two day and nothing mas. At least, that's what I Short, who questioned the set­ happened. The ship's delegate the crew was really good—and To Ihe Editor: tling of the Marymar food beef heard. so on "ad infinitum." on the East Coast, I find I agree gave the captain twenty-fbur The inception of the SIU a Luis A. Ramirez hours' notice, and I warned the BINDING CONTRACT with him in every respect. decade ago brought into exist­ company to expect a tie-up. When I joined the Marymar in This remark by one of our ence a new era for the maritime At the same time I called the Philly, I immediately saw that Union Brothers brings out my industry. It also brought fearless Portland office and informed sooner or later that same beef point: The agreement was made men who had, and still have. was going to rear its ugly head them of what was about to hap­ to be lived up to. An agreement the courage of their convictions. The SEAFARERS LOG is again for we did not have suffi­ pen. The jerk on the other end is not an Men with one thought: to pensive stick to be the membership's paper; it of the wire actually threatened cient stores for the round trip. further conditions for their shipusad a'gain the employer at is a medium for the expres­ to have me pulled off the ship if every available ^opportunity. In- mates, themselves and advance I contacted Calmar's Port Stew­ sion and airing of your_ideas, 1 tied her up. deed, it's not. It is a contract, our union. ard who told me I would get suggestions, beefs, etc. The Guess what happened? She as binding on our members as One of the outstanding of stores on the West Coast. Inas­ LOG urges all Brothers to was tied up solid and then things it is on the companies. these men is William (Curly) much as the ship was not going submit material for publica­ foreign, and we were destined opped fast. The Calmar boys We are damned careful that, Rentz, Port Agent in Baltimore. tion. for an American port, it was rought the Union Agent and a when a Mate or Engineer makes He, along with his capable staff Occasionally, however, we Patrolman down to the ship for a slight variation from the let­ has taken all hurdles in, his okay with me. receive a complaint saying a pow-wow. We showed them ter of the agreement, we are stride. No beef too small; no Well, we hit the West Coast the telegram we had received Johnny-on-the-spot with an over­ beef too large to settle with that a beef we have printed and I got stores in Long Beach, from the Union in New York and, time claim. On the other hand, tolerance and understanding. is a personal one and with­ Fi-isco and Seattle, but it was not thanks to the New York telegram, we, as individuals and as a They always endeavor to satisfy out basis in fact. enough to take us back to the the result was our receiving what crew, have no authority to alter the rank and file To avoid recurrence of who have East Coast. I was told that when we desired. such situations in the LOG placed him and his staff in we got to San Pedro stores would After several hours at the dock whenever possible, criticisms come out with the oil barge. I BROTHER BEMOANS charge of their trials and tribu­ we loaded supplies and pulled of individuals should be sign­ lations. knew that was strictly for the ed by the ship's delegates birds because the last fellow in out on our merry way. I can say HIS ACHING BACK, HOLD THE LINE and/or as many of the crewmy job got the same malarkey with pride that the boys are not WANTS GOOD SACK We have come a long way members as are interested. with the result that the crew going to go hungry. We'll have To ihe Editor: since 1938 and at present with enough to take us to Boston and, went hungry for four or five This would eliminate any for some strange reason, I am our nation's political picture, as days before she hit New York. possibility of the beefs be­ Have any of you seamen toss­ I decided that would not hap­ still on the ship at this writing. ed and turned all night in your it is, we need men like we have ing regarded as personal. I believe that from this day on in Baltimore as well as other pen on the Marymar as long as sack while the ship was riding any brothers who ship on these SIU ports to aid us in holding in a calm sea? Have you, felt ships operated by Calmar must what we have attained. as though you were lying on a see that there are sufficient More officials and more direc­ rock pile? No wonder—^look at stores on either coast or they will tion is needed—^such as we have your mgttress. go hungry. in Baltimore. The shipowner in his wonder­ If you have a good steward, The tremendous number of (Continued from Page 11) ful false economy has bought back him up. That saves the ofmen dispatched through BaltiSwung "line to line" and traded fire, strained the lifeboat o'er the cheapest mattresses he could , . x j- „ cials a big job. You can settle the _ , , ... V , , , 'more makes it outstanding on all swell. find, but if he thinks he s saving i . i:, j • • • this yourselves and it will be ap­ ' , , ® coasts. Expediency is their Brought the land lubber safe .to shore, sailed the schooner back money he s crazy. preciated by all, I'm sure. watchword. .... from hell. An officer type mattress can Right now. Thanksgiving is We look for bigger and better Kept the battered ship agoing, kept the owners' minds all clear. only four days away, but the be bought by the shipowner for things this coming year, fel­ Saw the seams crack open and saw the load line slowly drown boys on this ship are definitely about $25 and it will last for lows. We are 100 percent behind As the sweeping seas washed o'er the deck, taking comrades dear. going to have turkey. No one a couple of years. The cheap our union. Through the storms and falling bombs,, got the cargo safe to town. will go hungry — no thanks to mattress costs about $S and is O. L. "Red" Hangen Never thought they'd meet again, not upon this old Dark Clipper, Calmar. Our hats are off to an no good after a couple of months. SS Pennmar Once a year like this together, old lost pals beneath the dipper. organization worthy of the name You show me where he saves In the "biggest foc'sle ever," destined for that port Nowhere, money. Seafarers International Union. Skipping, before a stern wind with their songs renting the air. I'd like to' suggest that this Let you who do not quite grasp Suddenly I looked around me as I felt the ale-soaked breath. matter be brought up, and it the idea of what it means to be Saw a bearded one-eyed sailor vdth his hand upon my shoulder lie made part of the agreement united take a long look through Beckon me to come and join them, though I felt a fear like death. the LOG and the constitution of that inner spring mattresses of MARITIME... But their smiles were assuring and their welcome made me bolder. the SIU. If you don't understand the officer type be supplied to So % argued and protested, saw their sly grins and I wondered: something, ask your officials, the crews. The agreement should Thought of how the seas had pounded as I'd stood upon the bow; they will be glad to help. This also call for mattress covers so Remembered as the "mist" had neared me how that one wet sea way we'll always have a Union the crew will not have to make had thundered; a beef out of it every trip. second to none. Felt my wet and SPHV clothing—^knew thnt 1 was dead somShow. George H. Seeberger.^ P. A. Carlson (SUP) 'v2 I Marymar Steward Points Up Gains Of Crew{ Solidarity SUGGESTION W Log - A - Rhythms lee/m - -:j., �Page Fourteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, December 26, 1947 lit |fe-'' V- • t 1'^ • ]J;- Unclaimed Wages Smith & Johnson SS Corp. 60 BEAVER STREET BOSTON .C, B. J. L. Osborn, $2.00; L. Campbell, E. $3.00; M. Folan, $1.00; SS Cervais, C. crew. $20.00; A. Carlson, $1.00. M. NEW YORK INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS M. M. Cross. $1.00; L. M. Oty, $3.00; Lee Sing Wah, $10.00; M. A. Viera, $2.00; H. Nettelbladt, $3.00; Justo Lulupan. $5.25; B. C. Cunado, $2.00; L. Bouchard, $2.00; O. Nelson. $2.00; D. Cortez. $1.00; V. Michel. $3.00; V. Formisano. $3.00; M. F. Lyndall. $3.00; A. Ferrer. $4.00; A. GiFoster. $3.00; P. Willis. $3.00. V. SS C. NORDHOFF A. Wasstrom. $1.00; D. W. Bishop, $2.00; C. A. Kreiss. $1.00; F. Sarmento, $2.00; M. F. Dedes. $1.00; W. H. Soule. $5.00; R. E. Tallaksen. $1.00; J. Beye, Jr.. $2.00; C. M. Kelley. $2.00; E. C. House. $2.00. SS MORROW Louis Lucas. $2.00; H. R. Fitte. $1.00; J. E. Seltzer. $3.00; J. G. Lewis. $2.00. SS CITY OF ALMA G. Andreasseni $1.00; M. Hall. $2.00; R. G. Hauptfleisch. $2.00; A. Arvanites. $2.00; E. Belpre. $2.00; F. J. Roth. $3.00; J. A. K. Tobin. $2.00; M. F. Reyes. $2.00; L. J. Curran. $3.00; C. T. ""Fernandez. $2.00; S. Macyczko. $2.00; Anti-commies Form New French Union {Continued from Page I) tee resigned with Jouhaux, while .-.the eight remaining members numbered six communists and two fellow travellers. .Louis Saillant, secretary general of the World Federation of Trade Un­ ions, which has been blasted as commie-dominated, stayed on the committee. The CGT claimed 6,000,000 members, but the resignation of this large body has taken close to 2,000,000 workers out of the hands of the communists. As a result of the action of "Workers Force," the communists who were ousted from the gov­ ernment, must now fight to keep ' it-.. from being swept out of control of France's largest organized ;|t' , labor group. The issue now before the work­ ing people of France, and of Italy, is clear cut. They face the choice between continuance of free trade union movements, gained through long ;years of hardships, and totalitarianism, represented by the agents of Moscow, From the way the "Workers Force" has answered the com­ munist challenge, it appears cis though the Eimopean workers want freedom. _ Torres. $1.00; K. Staalsen. $2.00; Elliott. $2.00; K. A. Kruitson. $2.00 A. Rudzinski, $2.00; R. ryant. $2.00 Tufaro. $2.00; A. Mueller. $2.00; A. Alsobrook. $5.00; S. J. DeZee, $5.00 $2.00; M. J. Matonte, $1.00; J. D. Lewis. $1.00; E. F. Howell, $1.00; W. A. Kemmrer. $2.00; H. B. Cook. $2.00; J. F. Rogers. $1.00; F. J. Hicks. $5.00; L. S. Blankenship. $3.00. NEW YORK, N. Y. SS. EDW. G. JANEWAV Cam-oil, Fred W $ .56 Marcoux, Joseph P 1.71 Martin, Arthur H 13.06 Melle, Erling 16.86 Michaelis, WiUiam J 12.72 Quimby, Harold 13.06 Reyes, Francisco M 5.30 Sandstrom, T 2.12 Schop, Lloyd G 57 Stewart, William M "... 13.88 Waldrop, F. W 7.25 Yeakel, Jack 2.64 Ziembka, Ladislaws 6.19 Fiore, R Harris, Thomas Hitchcock, Martin Hopewell, William J Johnson, Earl D Marcoux, Joseph P Sartin, Oscar L .29 .... 7.12 83 .... 5.12 6.36 .... 31.27 .SS. JAMES M. GILLIS Bergeria, John 2.97 DeArmona, Ary J 110.15 Martins, John 44.14 Richards, Eugene JD 191.77 Stevens, Greer C .'. 3.20 Wroton, Norman E 1.60 SS E. JANEWAV SS KATRINA LUCKENBACK R. Carlozzi, $3.00; M. Kopenhagen E. M. McGee. $1.00; C. Storey. $1.00; M. P. Perez. $1.00; G. Dejesus $5.00. .$1.00; G. Mower. $1.00; A. Collett MV MONTAUK POINT $1.00; A. Jensen. $2.00; M. Gross, O. Burks. $5.00; G. S. Nielsen. $5.00 $1.00; A. Sarg. $2.00; A. Anavitarte, Edward Rydon. $5.00; N. L. Mark $1.00; M. J. Noulis.'' $1.00; H. Hornreich $5.00; A. Diamond, $2.00; W. W. Bunk SS. JAMES M. GILLIS $2.00; F. Soriano. $1.00; W. Montalvo, er. $2.00; C. Masek. $2.00; C. G. Spar SS. JOHN A. DONALD $1.00; A. Sanchez. $1.00; J. Pedro row. $2.00; J. W. Bradshaw. $2.00; E Briiun, Frederick E 2.33 9.60 $1.00; B. Hoffman. $1.00; A. Lazzaro M. Lewis, $5.00; W. Blanton. $3.00; DUlard, Billy B 1.90 Meehan, William J $2.00; A. Medina. $1.00; R. Hungling. C. B. Lancaster. $5.00; L. B. Bryant. Cannon, John J 4.57 Dominquez, Jose N 13.31 $2.00. $5.00; J. A. Kramer, $5.00; D. W. Costanzo, Carl F 2.53 Froom, Paul N 12.30 SS WARRIOR McLendon. $5.00; Jesse Holland. $5.00. Geiling, Richard V.... 10.16 Gellathy, Steven 5.51 R. Recketls. Sr.. $1.00; A. Martin. SS CAPE ELIZABETH Graf, Robert H 85 Greer, Sam 17.54 $2.00; J. A. A. Acquarone. $1.00; Foivo A. J. Papa .$5.00; Joseph LaRosa. Kumor, Joseph 8.48 Kiiski $.2.00; Herman Baden. $1.00; J. $5.00; Felizardo T. Motus. $5.00; R. Gunn, Zeland T 11.74 11.47 H. Elliott. $1.00; T. Hurnal. $1.00; B. Enrile. $5.00; Paul V. Allen. $5.00; Gurganus, Jay M 16.28 Mikaljunas, J Herman Maden, $2.00; J. T. Bennett. Wm. P. Murphy. $5.00. Hunt, Joseph 12.30 SS. THOMAS J. LYONS $2.00; J. Connors. $2.00; F. Vodis. Jr.. SS GLUCKSMAN Kelleher, Daniel F 13.31 $2.00. W. F. Wurzler. $1.00; John W. Bond, E. V 31.33 Kneiss, John E .-. 6.43 SS TONTO Hays. $10.00; J. A. Eagleeye. $2.00; J. Thompson, Ivan D 15.57 J. Martin, $2.00; T. E. Dyson. $1.00; D. Ramos, $10.00; C. W. Scott. $1.00; Leighton, Joseph P 13.12 J. N. Lapointe. $1.00; W. C. Routh. W. L. O'Donnell. $6.00; P. Patrick. Lutz, Dennis L 16.95 $1.00; W. L. Yeager. $1.00. $2.00; I. Herland. $10.00; R. H. Wat Rote, Henry J »7.54 SS FAIRISL^, kins, $10.00; J. A. Tablas. $10.00; R. 11.72 B. Undertilo. $1.00; Stracban. H. Bunce. -Jr.. $10.00; L. N. Sanjuan. Stevens, Greer C .84 $1.00; R. E. Wilson. $1.00; J. Travag- $10.00; W. Chuen. $10.00; R. C. Downs. Thomas, Cecil M. C. WELLS lini. $1.00; D. P. Tacub. $1.00; W. $10.00; R. Seelnacht, $3.00; C. Watkins, Robert H 3.31 R. Pietrucki. $1.00; L. Chrapzynski. $1.00; S i m a . $10.00; F. B. Fredericksen. Williams, Arthur J Get in touch with your mother 13.12 S. S. Olesheski. $1.00; P. C. McBride. $10.00. at 4423 W. 163rd Street, Lawn$1.00; A. Meshetski. $4.00; R. L. Teeter. SS. JOHN A. DONALD SS JEAN dale, Calif. $2.00; V. Y. Remolar. $1.00; J. B. H. R. Otten. $2.00; J. Postaski, $2.00; Chance, Woodi-ow W 3.18 Schweinefus. $1.00. J. Klemetti. $2.00; G. W. Enmsen. % % X SS STEEL ARCHITECT Coleccki, Steve 28 $2.00; W. H. Williams. $2.00. J. J. CARRIG T. Rodriguez. $2.00; L. J. Labit, Edwards, Lawrence R 16.20 SS EDITH $10.00; R. C. Laya. $10.00; E. R. Long, Get in touch with your home. Hammargren, Vincent F 24.69 J. L. Smith, $1.00. $10.00; E. Borgh. $10.00; W. D. Barton. Your daughter is in the hospital Meehal, William J 17.05 $2.00; S. J. Weiss, $10.00; J. W, Beck­ as the result of an accident. ham. $3.00; C. R. Whiton. $10.00; B. Sepulveda, Edmundo G 3.65 ISTHMIAN HONOR ROLL Cebuano. $10.00; F. Cristancho. $10.00; X % % Steward, Jack P 28 J. Gonzales. $5.00; D. C. Rich. $5.00; M. H. Cruz. $10.00; D. B. Bonet. $10.00; HERMAN HENRY KNIES Svalland, Gunnar K 4.35 F. P. Megue. $10.00; A. S. Bravo. P. Peddicord. $10.00; John M. Mills. Contact Jean Burtless, 2770 , 4.35 $10.00; G. L. Dowell. $2.00; J. S. $10.00; R. E. Miller. $10.00; B. M. Zouvelos, SteVe Wynglen Lane, Los Angeles 23, $10.00; G. R. Armstrong. Bain. $2.00; J .J. Cleary. $10.00; P. R. Thomas, SS. JOHN GALLUP Esquerre. $10.00; P. A. Ramirez. $10.00; $10.00; V. F. Isaac. $10.00; P. E. Smith. Calif. M. P. Phillips. $10.00; C. Joly. $10.00; $20.00; D .D. Coddingtdfh, $3.00; M. A. Gonzales, Paul :.... 1.97 XXX Smeragliz .$4.00; E. S. Grabowski. J. Aydlette. $2.00; A. T. Cruz. $10.00. Graf, Robert H 6.81 GEORGE VAGO $10.00. SEATRAIN NEW YORK Hale, Walter D 15.68 Get in touch with your at­ G. Gingovez. $10.00; C, E. RittenN. Muse. $2.00; A. Thomas. $2.00; W. 15.97 torney, before January 21. This burg. $5.00; Edward Morin,, $6.00; R. Humphries, Reed E T. Kaftan. $1.00. Bua. $2.00; J. J. Stachowicz. $2.00; McGroder, Joseph H 1.96 is in connection with your case. SS COLABEE F. Douglas. $1.00; K. Korneliusen. Justo C. Vega. $6.00; J. DiSalvo. $6.00; Megill, Josiah 17.32 B. Crowley. $6.00; E. E. Ziel. $10.00; $2.00; A. J. Nautnes. $1.00; N. BelXXX Shack, Steph 15.68 Paul Cassidy, $6.00; H. J. Romero. marce. $1.00; J. Nagels. $1.00. WALTER JOSEPH BAKER ^ 11.53 $5.00; A.,Romero. $5.00; R. L. Weisen- Shiber, James J.... SS ROBIN LOCKSLEY Your sister, Mrs. Mary L. Stenmo, Otto J. 12.35 H. D. Linder. $1.00; F. Pinkowski, burger. $6.00; R. H. Hemingson. $6.00; A. Fitzgerald. $10.00; F. C. Kor- Veider, Kail A $1.00; J. M. Bang. $2.00; J. J. Brown. 14.12 Haack, asks that you get in $2.00; N. E. Jeanson. $1.00; E. Rubio. honen. $20.00; B. Gjertsen. $5.00; R. touch with her. Her address: $1.00; R. J. Grant. $2.00; J. W. Riebel. WW. Himelick. $10.00. SS. THOMAS J. LYONS 614 Dubuque St., Webster City, PERSONALS Keep Her Steady As She Goes We ell know that the Seafarers is tops in the maritime field, and has'the best contracts and conditions. We got to be that way the hard way—and let's keep it the way it is. Here are some of the things you can do: 1 Hold regular shipboard meetings 2. Attend the shoreside meetings, and take an active part in them. Bring up your beefs before the membership, not in a ginmill. 3. Keep those gashounds and performers under control. They are among the Union's worst enemies. 4. Do your job to the best of your ability. 5. Don't take time off unless you are authorized by the department head. 6. Study your contracts ard shipping rules, and know Your Union's constitution and by-laws. Aboline, Alexander Austin, James R Aviso, Frank M Clifton, Douglas W Dominquez, Vincent M Ellsworth, Morse Fall, Robert E Graham, James J Hutchins, Herbert R Kaiser, Roy A Lord, William J Lowry, George W Morrison, John ...! Paxson, Orville H Sierra, Bileran O Thlu, Goon P.... Thompson, Ivan D Vaughn, William P John J. Yurick 15.23 11.45 6.38 88 12.15 2.79 12.15 4.66 70 4.33 2.13 84 3.43 -5,83 5.47 6.38 3.26 2.80 8.75 Iowa. XXX VELTA J. E. HOLMES Get in touch with your mother at Route 1, Wyme Wood, Okla­ homa. Your lost brother has come home. XXX LeROY J. JACKSON Get in touch with your moth­ er, Mrs. R. E. Jackson, 140 Church St., Poughkeepsie, N, Y. XXX SS ELIZABETH CREWMEMBERS Men who paid off Voyage No. 4-A in New York on Dec. 5, ai^ asked tg^ get in touch with SS. EDWARD G. JANEWAY George Freshwater, 159 Oak St., Carroll, Fred W 5.09 Yonkers, N. Y. He says he . has Conley, Joe — 56.02 important information fc you. �Friday, December 26, 1947 THE SEAFARERS Page Fifteen LOG Unclaimed Wages Goxtshall, Robert M 7.42 Gainey, Sam. G 28.95 Gould, James M 21.00 Gaitor, Ivan 10 Goulden, Bernard 117.50 Galaza, Jose G. 62.19 Gourdain, L 16.32 Galiano, "Aubin Jr 23.32 Gduen, Louis 2.47 • ^ Galiffa, J. J 46 Grabasik, Marion 63 Gallagher, Leo 20 Grabbe, Maurice R 8.91 Gallant, Joseph E 14.46 Grabowski, Richard A 2.74 Gallefos, Adolph 22.42 Grace, James 1.24 Gallegher, Manus 59 . 501 HIBERNIA BLDG., NEW ORLEANS, LA. Grace, Robert B., Jr 26.33 « Gallery, Robert D 28.00 Gralay, James Allen 8.65 Galligan, William T 70 Grady, James H. Jr., 3.12 Gallorpy, J. H 2.72 .Grady, Jurray 9.19 Galloway, Lloyd C 10.74 Graff, Lawrence H 16.06 Galster, Clarence 3.59 Graff, Louis H 28.45 Gait, Chadbourne N 94 Graham, Austin P., Jr 5.94 Gambertoglio, Francesco.. .79 Graham, James F 4.90 Gambino, A. J 17.76 Graham, James J 1.48 Gamble, Joseph 39.54 Graham, James J 2.82 Gambuco, A 4.42 Graham, Leo L. Gant, Warren F 15.40 .80 Graham, T Garasich, Vincent A 23.45 3.46 Richard H 2.84'Gomes, Anthony 2.62 2.36 Gilford, Garner, R Garber, Clarence F 4.00 .98 4.70 Gomes, R. J 3.00 Graham, Walter 27.41 Gilbert, Coy H Garner, William T Grajalis, Eladia Garbett, J. K 3.87 .59 Davis W 5.40'Gomez, Alfredo 21.00 Gilbert, 2.34 Gamier, Paul R Garbo, Rolf F. C 6.79 Grenade, L. H 52.65 2.97,Gomez," A 73.39 Forrest E Gilbert, Edgar Lewis 4.32 Garrett, 2.16 Garcia, Alfred 2.97 28.00 Gomez, Florencio R 4.43 Grand, Joseph A.« 13.77 Gilbert, Frank O Garrett, Harry J Grande, J. D 4.26 Garcia, F. A 12.57 .46 Gomez, Joe 16.64 2.67 Gilbert, Homer Wilfred Garrett, Ralph Garcia, G : 7.52 10.91 4.661 Gomez, Rafael :... 21.39 Graner, William T 9.86 Gilbert, Robert C. S. .. Garrett, Wayne M Garcia, Louis 23.35 Grani, Oliver P 12.37 13.85 64.72 Gomez,' Remigio 3.96 Giles, William E Garrett, William v...-. Garcia, Pedro J 6.83 21.46 46 Granquist, Paul E .>. 18.17 Gonder, Martin (Garris, Robt. L 1.56 Gill, Charles Garcia, Rafael 240.40 Grans, J. W 2.34 Gondzor, Stanley P 19.59 69 14.47 Gill, John R Charles W., Jr. Garcia, S. P 2.34! Grant, Donald L. B 3.96 Gonsovlin, Francis D 10.52 .85 3.84 Gill, Louis L I Garrison, Eugene Garcia, Teofilo A. 5.93 10.53 10.52 Grant, Foster W 11.98 Gonzales, Althonso 9.99 Gill, Robert C . Garrison, Howard G Gard, Edward 1.79 Grant, John 3.62 George 2.82 W. Gillanders, Kenneth 6.43, Gonzales, 8.26 Garrison, Norman G. ..... Gard, James 7.73 Grant, John Ignatius 1.44 .45 13.06, Gonzales, R .71 Gillanza, Charles I Garrison, Roy ...; Gardanse, M 2.97 30.34 5.80 Grant, Joseph Walter 99, Gonzales, Roy ... 2.00 Gillboy, Wm ' Garrity, F Garden, Lloyd D. 1.48 Gary, Allen L., Jr Grant, Max S 45.23 3.33 18.56, Gonzales, S 2.06 Gillespie, O Gardiner, Edward F 20.28 Gary, Grady R 1.44 2.23 Grant, Richard J 12.88, Gonzales, Wm. ... 13.45 Gilligus, Churchill E Gardiner, H. H. !... 11.32 Garza, Rofujio Grantham, Carl E 69 3.03 Antonio 43.95 ^ Gonzales, '. 8.42 Gilliland, Victor Lee Gardiner, James .. 8.32 Gasic, Paul Thomas Alan M O. R 20.12 Grauer, 89 1.84, Gonzalez, 14.05 Gillis, Leo Garner, Arthur C. . 1.66 Gaskill, Thomas G .40' Graves, Frederick J. .... 6.02 2.00 Goodall, Thomas 42.22 Gillis, W. H Jardner, Carroll P. . 2.31 { Gaskin, Lee Roy, Jr John T Goodie, William :... 10.74 Graves, 35 Gioe, Anthony Paul 17.86 Uardner, Clarence F. 4.90' Gaspard, George .94 \ Gravitt, John Amos 25.46 Goodman, Kenneth H Giordano, Guiseppe 98.75 89 fjardner, C. J. .33' Gasper, Clarence F 53 71 Gravon, Helvin L 5.15 Goodner, L. P 10.74 Gioretti, Louis A. [Gardner, Edward 18.77 Grawe, Lawrence W 4.67 13.36 7.64 Goodrich, Matthew J Gasperini, Eugene .59 Girnuis, M. ... iGardner, Frank E ' .01 ' 1.24 58.72 Gray, Edward C 24.73 Goodwill, Francis G Gassaway, Henry 6.40 Gioux, John J. 1 Gardner, James W 4.20 Gray, Fletcher H., Jr 4.18 Goodwin, Esker M. Jr. A.. 115.59 216.67 Gassman, Franz J 5.19 Gish, Jesse L. Gardner, Roy M 8.86 Gray, Gladstone J 1.98 Goodwin, L. J 33.15 7.44 Gates, Cecil L 3.27 Gison, Michael ^.Gardner, S JC... 2.47 12.37 4.19 Gray, Gordon H 28.001 Goodwin, Thomas Edward I Gates, John Joseph 20.64 Gisy, Avery W Jardner, Stanley 16.84 Gray, Goodwin, Homer W ! 9.90 W. P " 3.76 17.26 ^ Gatewood, A. W 8.50 Givens, Allen K Jare, George N 16.80 Gray, Jackson D 65.23 Charles 12.66 Givens, Johnny 1.49 Goodwyn. Gatti, George J ' 1.46 Jargan, John :....... 20.62 33.47 11.20, Goodwyne, Melford '. 18.85 Gray, John V iGattorife, Vincent 5.35 Gizzi, Wm. Phillip fGargiulo, Frank J 23.83 1.46 46 Gray, Lawrence l.lljGordan, John L iGatwood, James Lee 50.17 Gjedstad, Harry 'Garner, Chas. R. 10.67 24.79 Gray, Leo Eugene 1.42 Gordon, Brownly C ^^iGaupp, Otto A ;. 14.93 Gjerpen, Knau A ' Garner, Clyde 8.54 2.36 Gray, Leo J .'. 29.54 8.26,Gordon, Judert, C Gaut, Delmar 4.18 Gladin, James F Garner, Herman 0 2.82 25.87 Gray, Leon 2.12 5.92 Gordon, John Wesley Gauthreaux, Claude J. ...... 2.01 Gladstone, John E 13.99Gray, Phillip 2.68 34.07, Gordon, Lawrence Gavigan, Robert 6.35 Gladstone, Sanford M 10.74 45.84 Gray, Raymond 14.85 Gordon, Leon J Gavillo, Peter 83 Glass, J. A Nathan Gray, Robert I 2.84 9.90! Gordon, .47 Gavin, Joseph P 3.27 Glass, John K Robert F. Gray, T .' 1.19 13.68 Gleason, Edward J 32.50 i Gordon, Ganron, Henry 30.81 BALTIMORE 14 North Guy St. 30 74 Gordon, Robert J. . 7.94 Grayden, Harlan Gaylor, Enoch J 25.06 Gleason, John J CaFvert 4539 Gordon, s. B....; 1.75 Grayson, Alvin J 11.75 Gleason, Kenneth L 10.74 4.60 BOSTON 276 State St. Gaylord, Reggie S 57 .28 Grebe, William R 9.61 Gordon, Wallace . 36.44 Gleghorn, James Thomas ^ Bowdoin 4455 Geanuses, Peter G 18.03 Green, Alexander 1.63 BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. Gearhart, Dale B 10.26 Gordon, Wm. F. 17.84 Glen, James E 2.23 Green, Cass E 63 85.84 Gorgai, John John : 5.55 Glenn, Jack A « 9.81 i Gorgas, Irvin J 4.52 Green, Charles M., Jr 60.00 Glenn, V/illiam R. Jr. 6.00 Superior 5175 '-'^aunses, F'. 7.09 Green, Chester H 1.60 46.43 |Glidden, Stanley N 4.00 Gorham, Arthur J. ., CLEVELAND 1014 E. St. Clair Ave. Gehbauer, Arnold Goriup, E 36.42 Green, David 7.72 19.26 2.06 Gliddon, Stanley Main 0147 Geib, Leroy Gorman, James J A 4.70 DETROIT 1038 Third St. Geihel, George Green, H 5.49 25.21 .80, Gliesche, Julius Cadillac 6857 15.73 Green, Issac 13.99 Glinski, Florian 11.48 Gormley, James J Geiss, William J 3.87 DULUTH 531 W. Michigan St. Gorton, James .8'3 Green, James E 4.20 Glosch, E 94 3.89 Melrose 4110 Gentry, Eddie L Gorwood, George 1.40 Green, Joseph 84 Glover, Frank H 41.27 50 GALVESTON 308Va—23rd St. Gentry, Elmer L Goslow, Earl Ugene 7.94 Green, Joseph 1.54 Glover, Phone 2-8448 Gentry, Luther Jack R 2.16 48 HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Gentry, Norman H 1.65 Green, Oscar 1.53 "... 53.86 Gosswlin, L 6.69 Glover, Joseph R Phone 58777 Gothman, John 34.02 Green, Roy J 1.98 Gluck, Murry B 41 Willie F. 34.32 Gentry, JACKSONVILLE 920 Main St. Gobroski, Lawrence V 12 Georgevifch, G. 5.94 Phone 5-5919 7.94 MARCUS HOOK 811 Market St. Gerardi, John Joseph 18.19 Goceliak, Anthony J Chester 5-3110 Gericevich, Vadimir 50.21 5.46 'Goddard, Robt. P .MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. 13.72 Gerland, Willie 5.94 'Goden, Harold The SEAFARERS LOG BS the official publication of the Sea­ Philhe 2-1754 Godfrey, George W .46 Gerling, Vernon F 17.83 MONTREAL 1440 Bleury St. farers International Union is available to all members who wish 59 9.33 Godin, Robert MIAMI 10 NW 11th St. Germon, Judson Wl to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of NEW ORLEANS 339 Chartres St. Gerretsen, J. P .? 3.56 2.82 Godsey, Joseph their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have Magnolia 6112-6113 Gerrio, E 3.23 56 Godwin, Edw. B. the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. 3.29 Getty, Erwin 5.56 Godwin, James A ^ gg SIU branch for this purpose. HAnover 2-2784 Godwin, Ramsie A Geyer, A 1.48 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIC .26 I 36.48 Godwin, Welrose G Phone 4-1083 Geyer, Andrew hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, PHILADELPHIA 9 South 7th St. Ghumm, Oscar Glen 6.60 7.39 Godwin, Wilmer M which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 Lombard 3-7651 Giadrosich, Paul 6.84 , 69 Gofman, Louis Paul -PORTLAND 111., W. Burnside St. Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. ! 6.91 Giallanza, Charles 24.14 Goes, D. W Beacon 4336 5.08 2.85 Goetting, P RICHMOND, Calif. 257 5th St. Giambone, Vincent PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION 7.65 6.66 Goff, John, Jr Phone 2599 Girncola, William A L.SAN FRANCISCO 105 Market St. Giatros, Christopher A. .. ;. 21.79 To the Editor: .89 Goforth, Joseph A Douglas 25475 Gibbons, Francis : Gogg, R. A 1.11 74 fSAN JUAN, P.R. ...252 Ponce de Leon I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the Goland, Louis P 2.83 Gibbons, John L 49.65 San Juan 2-5996 address below: Gold, Robert 20.06 Gibbons, Richard M 37.80 SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. 46 3.95 Goldberg, Max Phone 3-1728 Gibbons, Williams SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. Gibbs, Howard T 14.84 114.59 Golden, Saul Name r Main 0290 Gibles, Wm 2.23 1.58 Golder, E \ TAMPA ....1809-1811 N. Franklin St. 7.18 56 Goldrick, Philip Street Address Phone M-1323 Gibsopj Vern 11.88 2.60 Goldsborough, S. TOLEDO 615 Summit St. Gibson, Wallace Garfield 2112 Gichesko, Matthew .. .33 Goldsborough, Fred. S. .. 1.22 City State WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. Giebel, William 30.32 .79 Goldstein, David Terminal 4-3131 18.07 Giebler, William H. 4.98 Goldsworthy, J. F VICTORIA, B.C. ....602 Boughton St. Signed Goldthwaite, Lawrence .... 39.09 Gierezic, George C. 4.70 Garden 8331 1.37 VANCOUVER ...... 565 Hamilton St. Giesiking, Edwin .... 4.32 Goldyn, John Book No. Pacihc 7824 Gietjek, Chester W. 1.04 18.87 Golen, Alfred J 2.13 Gifford, Jackson T. ... 3.01 Golmon, John C Mississippi Steamship Company The following is a list of unclaimed wages and Federal Old Age Benefit over-deductions now being paid by the Mississippi Steamship Com­ pany covering the period up to December 31, 1946. Men due money should call or write the company office, 501 Hibernia Bldg., New Orleans, La. All claims should be addressed to Mr. Ellerbusch and include full name. Social Security number, Z number, rating, date and place of birth and the address to which the money is to be sent. SlU HALLS Notice To All SlU Members "^1 J �|(Er -i. ••5.T" • hi; I Page Sixteen -•t^' THE S E 4PA R B KS HEAbLIMES LOG Friday, December 26, 1947 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1939-1949 Description An account of the resource Volumes I-XI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource December 26, 1947 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. X, No. 52 Description An account of the resource Headlines ANTI-COMMIES FORM NEW FRENCH UNION SEAFARERS HITS PLAN TO TRANSFER US SHIPS TO EUROPEAN COUNTRIES CONGRESSMAN ASK THAT US SHIPS,SEAMEN TRANSPORT EUROPEAN AID OLD OVERTIME MAKES BROTHER'XMAS MERRY ONE GETTING THINGS DONE SIU STYLE REALLY PAYS OFF,BROTHERS FIND RUSSIANHALTS INFLATION-BUT WORKERS LOSE NEW YORK STATE VERTERANS TO GET BONUS NEXT YEAR SHORESIDE WAGES HIGHER THAN IN MARITIME BALTIMORE CARRIES OWN SHIPPING LOAD SWEDEN PRIME EXAMPLE OF ECONOMIC DEMOCRACY BROTHERS SEND XMAS GREETING THROUGH LOG SHIPPING STAYS GOOD IN NEW YORK, BUT DROP IN JANUARY IS POSSIBLE SAN JUAN KEPT BUSY DURING XMAS SEASON,BUT AGENT SADLY FORESEES COMING SLUMP SHIPPING BOOMS IN PHILADEPHIA BUT EXILES FROM HOOK FILL HALL CSU SEAMEN ARE SOLD OUT AGAIN'DESPITE RANK AND FILE MILITANCY WEST COAST MAKES PROGRESS IN GUARD DRIVE LAKES OPERATORS ALL-OUT FOR PHONY LSU SHIPPING DIPS ONCE AGAIN FOR PORT BOSTON CHRISTMAS SHIPPING SHOULD CLEAR MOBILE BEACH OF JOB SEEKERS SEAFARES GIVE AID TO THE BROTHERS IN HOSPITALS GT,LLAKES OPERATORS USE BONUS AS WEAPON CALALIER MEN SCORE BRASS-BOUND BUCKO CORNELIA CREW TAKES STAND ON CHOW ISSUE Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/26/1947 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1947 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/ce4b477f717f1e5412c7c1626c475d30.PDF e91e57b3bb3b2802910ae1d0e526538a PDF Text Text 1 I TOM Can't Eat Promises 7 When the politicos and the bureaucrats were sniping j, at the OPA last year, they maintained that prices could / be held down without controls. They said that American :> •' f. industrialists would hold prices *at a fair level, and that government controls would be unnecessary. Well, they were wrong or liars. Take your pick.' Within a month of ending OPA, prices went to un­ believable heights, and then continiied to climb. Meat be­ came a scarcity on a workingman's table, and bread and milk soon joined meat. Clothing, including shoes, soon were out of the reach NEW YORK—Initiating a new drive to bring seamen's wages up to the of the normal pocketbook. Rents were pushed up. The present high level of prices, the SIU Negotiating Committee, consisting of ^ cost of entertainment spiraled upward, and corporation J. P. Shuler, Robert Matthews, Joe Algina, Lindsey Williams and Paul Hall, profits went to record heights. this week requested permission from the membership to open negotiati<ms But wages remained far behind prices and profits, with the operators for a wage boost. Pointing out that the Union would pre­ '-f ; Even though labor succeeded in obtaining two wage fer that prices drop rather than wages go up, the Committee stated that increases generally, skyrocketing prices soon ate up what 'Vhile the SIU waited patiently. Congress did nothing about controlling prices, and now the situation is hopeless." (Continued on Pa^e 2) Increases Rising HCL ——^ 1 Fortunately, the. Seafarers In- •$ternational Union is the Only active to June 15. Even at that mariti.me union whose contracts time it was obvious that prices contain a clause allowing the were skyrocketing, day by day, wage question to be reopened to record heights, and that the anytime during the life of the wage gain would soon prove to agreement. This will permit im­ be woefully inadequate. mediate negotiations t o com­ This has been borne out, and j mence, and will result in fatter the only possible solution, in the Gharging that the proposed the merchant marine, and, by taking in the ACA Radio Offi­ SIU paychecks so much sooner. face of a politically-mind^ Conamalgamation Of the marine sec- the way, which is the direct cers. gress which refuses to en^ct ^tion of the .American Communi­ cause" of the existence of a dual Within, t^e past.. few months The Committee pointed out price control legislation during cations. Association, CIO, and the imion among Radio Officers. If the situation in the ACA has be­ this is a presidential election an election year, is to press for Marine Engineers Beneficial As- the Radio Officers are divided come so confusing, mainly be­ year, and that Congress will do another increase in base pay. , sociation, CIO, is solely for the into two opposing camps today, cause of an internal struggle be­ nothing to offend big business; There is no doubt that toe I7 purpose of raiding the Radio Of­ it can be traced directly to the tween the pro-and-anti-commu- therefore, it was necessary for shipowners will fight the Union's ficers' Union, AFL, Fred -M. insistence of the leaders of the nists, that wholesale desertions the Union to be realistic and to move, but profits'in the maritime - Howe, general secretary-treasurer ACA that we follow the policies from the ACA have taken place. press for highef wages. ^•The politicians," said the industry are among the largest of the ^OU, called upon the of Stalin. . . ' Some. .officials and a great Committee, "will control prices profits being made today and the S Engineers to reject tlie merger. "<^nceivably, their 'admission many rank-and-file members operators can well afford to pay > "I ask you, and the officers of into the MEBA," Brother Howe have . already puUed out and just the way a turkey controls merchant seamen more money. • ypur union"v said Howe in a cocluded, "might eventually re­ gone over to the RGU. Many a farmer from dropping an axe The Committee suggest^ that ' letter to MEBA president Sam- sult in a division of your union more have indicated that they on "its neck. We who work for the membership be prepared for a living have always gotten a uel J. Hogan, "to look before into two parts, one red" and the would follow suit. rough deal from the politicos, anything that might happen and you leap. I ask you.to investir other white. It was. this development which and the way Congress has kicked to keep in close touch. gate ACA and its leaders more The MEBA - membership has forced \he commie top leader­ No specific wage boost has ^Srthoroughly than .you have done not been polled on the proposed ship of the ACA into allowing around price control is only one been set by the Negotiatingbefore you make the provisional amalgamation, but it is widely a "considerable portion , of the more in the long series." The last wage increase won Committee, but it is certain tha^ C: ' affiliation a permanent one. I known that there is considierable hiembership to switch to another by the "Seafarers was a five per- a substantial increase will be feel that your union has already sentiment, in the union against ClO affiliate." cent pay hike which was retro- demanded. made a great mistake in.^ grant­ ing a pfovisionaL charter to the ;:;AC2A-:. At its :best, it is only a Tfcduesf by ACA t^^ raid an AFL .urilpn, namely the Radio dffiUnion, .C T.iU - AFL . They The proposed merger of the Marine Telegrapji- tioii for. the simple reason that it would place GEORGETOWN. British Gui­ l i^arrfThe Marme^ to do jers section of the Ameficem Commuhicatioxis As-.: the" MEBA intb direct jurisdictional conflict witli ana—Ralph Youtsy has been "kociation, CIO, with the IMarine Engineers Bene­ ~ ~ an AFL union in the industry. released in $1,000 bail and ; 3;heir dirty work' for them." The Seafarers International Union has at all charges against him have Howe .jointed out that discon­ ficial Association, CIO, brought immediate con­ tent over commie tactics in the demnation from' the General" Organizer of the times maintained good relations with the MEB.^. been reduced to manslaugh­ ACA has niade the membership Seafarers International Union, Lindsey Williams. This Union has supported your organization in ter in the case which grew 1)1^ "'/jittery, and to save themselves In a letter to John P. Howland, New York all of its strikes and we intend to keep doing out of the death of a launch from "utter -destryction" the offi­ Agent of -the MEBA, Brother Williams pointed so. We therefore feel that, in order to continue captain here several weeks cials rushed^ madly into the out that the SlU has supported the , Engjieers and preserve this cooperation, the MEBA should ago. Robert BoutwelL yrho in all beefs, and looks upon this move as raiding do all in its power to stop the proposed merger. will stand trial with Brother against the Radio Officers' U^ion, another AFL In view of the trying time ahead, and with Youtzy on the same charge, S i "They look to the Marine Ehaffiliate. the Taft-Hartley law a direct threat to the exist­ was released on bail pre­ fpgjneers to repair the brokenThe full text of jVilliams' letter follows: ^ ence of ,.a free labor movement,. it seems to us viously. dowh machine and get it in runthe height of folly to do _anything that \vould rlpH l ning order and to bring them John P. Howland Trial of the two Seafarers, place our organizations in conflict with qach former crewmembers of the home to Moscow," stated Marine Engineers Beneficial Association, Dear Sir and Brother: other. SS T. J. Jackson, is sched­ Yet, if the amalgamation is successful, the SIU ""Ki/^^he blame for the present ex­ It has been called to our attention through"the uled to open Jan. 18. One istence of two rival Radio Offi- newspapers that the_se|going section of the Am­ and the MEBA would find themselves in con­ of the witnesses. Frank cers' unions was laid: at the door erican Conimunications Association, CIO, is >t- ^ flict over the issues involved. Knight, a shipmate of the We would, therefore, appreciate it if you would two boys, is already here to of the Commie-controlled ACA by tempting to become part of the Marine Engineers . ^ bring this, communication to the attention of ||Qp7H6we when he stated, "They will Beneficial Association; testify in their behalf. Twb to the MEBA the same dis- You are no doubt? aweue that the fCommerdal your mmnbei/ship and to the other officials. other witnesses are on the I uptioif, confusion, turmoil,' and Telegraphers' Union, an - AFL affiliate, has a , Praterwdly yoursi ; : way and are expected be­ 5^ same disrepute which they similar i sectionj the''Eadio .Officers* Union (ROU)i|! Lindae^ WiBiams, fore the trial beghts. ; taught td the R We would thereft^ an.ams^ama^ General/Organi2er»'SIU n el M •i'f •'•Jl 51 As Atten^t To Raid AFL Radiomen Charge Reduced i i- life., j �Page Two Friday, January 2. 1948 v;: SEAFAMERS EiXx ' Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At n Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 L P. SHULER - - - - Secretary-Treasurer Editorial Board J. p. SHULER PAUL HALL JOE ALGINA Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. George K. Novick, Editor 267 * You Can't Eat Promises (Continued from Page 1) little had been won, and then continued to soar so that the guy who works for a living had a permanent spot right behind the eight-ball. He never quite caught up with the High-Cost-Of-Living, and right now he's so far in the lurch that it will take jet propulsion, plus a. sub­ stantial wage boost, to bring salaries and prices into line. Seamen are probably worse off in this respect than other workers. The wages of merchant seamen started- at a much lower level, and although organiiation helped the seamen to obtain pay hikes, nevertheless, maritime wages never reached a par with shoreside salaries. Even during the war, when merchant seamen were risking their lives daily to deliver the goods, wages of seamen lagged far behind the money which was paid to auto workers or electrical workers, for instance. The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics figures that an f^^erage family of four needs $3,447 per year.just to rheet the modest living costs. Seamen's wages fall just abbut $1,000 per year short. A fortunate seaman, in these times, works about nine months out of twelve. The rest of the time he's on the beach, waiting for his name to come high e;iough on the register for him to get a job. As jobs become scarcer, the wait between ships «is going to become longer and longer, and the seaman's earn­ ing capacity correspondingly smaller. It's certain that wages have got to be advanced to make \ip that $1,000 shortage. Figures don't lie, and the These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, figures prove that seamen are miserably underpaid and as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find thne hanging that the shipowners are well able to meet increased pay heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up-by roils. writing to them. Of course, they don't want to do it. They like the W. KASZUBSKI feeling of sitting on that pile of dough rolled up during NfiW ORLEANS HOSPITAL I^. GOLEMBEIWSKI F. E. WHEELER the war, and augmented since the end of hostilities. F. NERING C. McGILBERRY J. PRATS But seamen need more take-home pay, and the Sea­ J. E. SILKOWSKI W. VAUGHN A. AMUNDSEN farers International Union is preparing to take steps to E. LARSEN EDLER E. L. E: fatten^ the pay envelope of all SIU members. E. CARAVONA W. WILCOXSON If prices won't stay within the limits of wages, then S. LeBLANC J. VATLAND ( M. J. FIELDS I wages must rise to meet prices. It's just that simple. L. CLARKE K. A. STANBERG G. KOCJAN M. A; MCALLISTER N. LAWRENSON J. E. HOAR J. S. CARA B. H. TOLBERT J. F. FITZPATRICK G. T. FRESHWATER T. HENDRICKS From time to time, reports have reached the Union 4, i « N. R. CARTWRIGHT of the continued activity of crimp halls, in this country BALTIMORE HOSPITAL J. WARD V, p as well as abroad. (See story on Page 3.) N. LONGTINE G. G. RARDIN Many, ship operators are waiting patiently to smash J. E. MAGUIRE J. H. MAWOCY ' J. CARROLL J. T. ALLAN the Union hiring halls. y J. J. O'NEILL F. T. RICHARDSON The way to fend off these operators is to take all L. AL HOLMES E. T. DAWBACK I I the jobs that are offered. Never let a ship sail shortS; BUZALEWSKI S4. J. WHITTAKER handed, for an undermanned ship is easy mea|: for the STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL C. N. PAYNE . H. A. DRAKE crimp operators. M. EREMSTAD W. F. CANAVAN Another thing: Before you sign off by mutual con­ J./B. DALTON t S. 4. sent, notify the Union so you can be replaced by a Union H. WATSON BRIGHTON MARINE HOSP. j. man. And notify the Uniop whenever a non-Union man A. DOLCE J. LEWIS r ' J. GARDNER . R. LORD ^ is signed on a ship regardless of the circumstances. .E. KASNEWSKI • C. CREVIER We must put an end to the crimp halls—and we can, If. McNEELY ' • .- i- ' H. STONE ^ I if we are vigilant. ' T. MUSCOVAGE T. BOGUS Men Now In The Marine Hospitals Close Crimp Halls •i You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing times: Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 5th and 6th floors.) Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.nu (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 1st and 2hd floors.) ..:V' P. CASALINUOVO J. RIDDLE J. ANDERSON E. DELLAMANO J. SMITH . F. O'CONNELL J. LEE (SUP) MOBILE HOSPITAL W. J. SULLIVAN E. L. MYERS W. C. JEFFERIES J. C. RAMBO W. C. CARDANA M. W. BUSBY R. V. GRANT W. D. JOHNS C. W. BARNE mm ^ i" i" .... GALVESTON MARINE HOS. ' J. M. FLANNIGAN W. CANANAN (SUP) E. G. TARLTON (SUP) G. D. WINN (SUP) J. CARROLL H. TENA (SUP) •4- 4' 4NORFOLK FRITZ KRAUL CECIL WILLIAMS ' CHARLES LORD JACK WOOTON P. ALLGEIER W. A. YAHL SAMUEL J. STEELE �m t H E SE At ARERS LOG Friday, January 2, |94<|' Page Three How To Live On Your Pay- It Can't Be Done * If you have a wife plus two gets a hat every four ye^s, a children under 15 years old, it coat every five years, a suit cost you somewhere between every two years—but a pair of $3,004 and $3,458 a year to keep shoes every four, months. The the family going as of last June, little girl is allowed a new hat according to a searching budget once every two years plus a study of city workers' families scarf or beret, a coat and three prepared by the Bureau of Labor dresses a year. She gets bobby Statistics. socks every month. Since then, costs have risen By FRANK VAN LEW YOUR WIFE'S COAT due ttr the inflationary rise in If you can get away with it, (Ed. Note: The following ac­ ahead of the seamen on the his cohorts wouH at least li-^ip food prices, and you will need substantially more,, at least three you only have to buy your wife the fellow jet his release from count of the ddmp hall. activi- beach. percent, than the $250 to $288 a a coat every six years, a wool fies of the Antwerp United Sea­ . I went to the American vice- jail and a berth on a ship, bii month called for in the study. dress every five years. In addi­ no—they let him cool his heels men's Service is especially per- consul to get the lowdown and in jail for fifteen days without However, the joker is that for tion, she gets head scarf or beret linent in light of the passage of was 4old this his office simply paying him a single visit. $3,000 a year under present con­ once a year and five cotton or the Taft-Hartley Act. Brother called the USS for seamen and As for staying some , place ditions you don't get much -of a rayon dresses along with two pairs of shoes a year. Nylons she Van Lew's observations were at­ took these the manager said other than the USS white m living. Your wife gets a new needs every month. coat every six years, you get tested to by 23 crewmembers of were available. Antwerp, it is out of the ques about one glass of beer a week Medical care: You can afford to tion. It seems that there is an personally, and you can't lay up get the doctor to come to you . the SS Southland, South Atlan­ USS PRESSURE agreement between the consul's a dime for your old age or a about four times a year, visit his tic Steamship Compahy.) With this information I traced office and the agent to force al new car. You just get by and office a dozen times, have one During my six-weeks stay in the business further, and found seamen into the USS. probably feel pretty uneasy im- ' person's eyes looked at every der this very modest version of i three years and keep everythe Antwerp USS while under- that the manager had taken a CONSUL'S ORDERS the American standard of living. | body's teeth in fair shape. Pro­ , going medical treatment, I saw mair to the Coast Guard in the I was ordered there by the The Bureau of Labor Statistics vided your wife's coat holds out. how the "USS acts as a fine agen­ consulate, gained him seamen's consul's office and M. J. Fields, Transportation: You can't get draws its conclusions from an in­ cy for ships needing men. papers and then taken him to a SIU member, was told he coulc quiry into the economic condi- ® new Car, but if -you have one either stay in the Seamen's Club tions and habits of workers' now you can burn about 14 gal­ In this period I saw fiine men ship. .shipped through the USS as At the ship the Captain refused in the hospital, or go out on families in 34 American cities. lons of gas a week, buy one tire the streets and die. Of the cities investigated, Wash­ every 10 months and spend about either passengers or seamen the man but the USS manager ington, D. C., proved the costliest $15 a year for repairs. aboard American vessels. Five called the company agent, a If that isn't reason enough to to live in. New Orleans the Reading and Recreation: You further increase our boycott o; of the men, NMU members at friend of his, and pressure was this phony outfit, the prices cheapest, but the spread'was only can afford one newspaper a day, one magazine every two weeks that, sailed to Antv/erp on Greek put on the Captain forcing him they charge should clinch it, about nine dollars a week. to accept the man. and one book a year. You and ships. Two others arrived on Prices in the USS in Antwerp NOT IDEAL your wife and the little girl can When I approached the man­ are equal or greater than in the Pahamaniai^and Hondurian ships make a movie about once in ager and told him what I had Belgian bars. The Bureau is careful to ex­ and two were non-seamen. three weeks, the boy can do it learned, he said he had done it plain that its budget study does Beer is seven francs or fifteen ./oi due to an emergency. V/hat the •cents a bottle in the USS while not reveal a "minimum" budget, a little oftener. LOOKED FINKY You and the family can take emergency was I couldn't see as or an "ideal" budget. "All of these men except one the Carlson was not due to sail in the bars it sells for five and in a concert or a ball game about Most certainly it does not show once a year, buy a radio every 10 shipped out through- the USS. for. three days and there were six francs. However, I was able to get the many seamen on the beach qual­ Spam sandwiches bring seven a "luxury" budget, nor does it years. reflect what some sociologist or dope on but. two of them. One ified for the job. Personal Care: You can get a francs and the less said about economist thinks a worker's haircut a little better than once sailed on the Marine Marlin, an the other foods the better. family of four should have or a month. Your wife can get a WHAT EMERGENCY NMU vessel, as BR and the Seamen who stay there under not have. permanent only_once every two other sailed as Galley Utility on An example of their treat­ orders from the agents or con­ What the Bureau did was base years, if you're firm enough, and the William Carlson, an SIU ment totward union seampn is the sul sleep in the dormitory and ts conclusions on actual buying about three finger waves a year. contracted ship. case of an NMU member who live out of their sea bags while habits in the cities studied. Being an SUP member and on was jailed for no reason at all. the private rooms are reserved TOBACCO'S UNHEALTHY After all,, a budget is only as the shipping list-at the time—of The man was waiting for a ship for tourist friends of the man­ good as what comes out of it, Tobacco: All you really can af­ the Carlson's sailing, T was anx- and one would have been led to ager. and here's what you gel for ious to learn how a non-seaman believe, since the NMU endonses If a seaman wants cigarettes $3,000-plus a year for a group ford is three packs of cigarettes could get aboard one of our ships'the USS, that the manager and he pays forty cents a pack. He consisting of a husband about 40 a week for yoU and your wife. But you can'get a cigar or a \s not allowed to buy them on years old, a wife fully occupied package of pipe tobacco once a hi^ subsistence allowance. Any with domestic duties, a 13-year week if you want to indulge in a part of his subsistence unused old boy in high school, and an little high living. for food or room goes either to eight-yyear old girl in grade Of course, if you only have one the USS or back to the agent. school: kid, you only need 85 per cent as \ Housing: You rent a five-room much money to keep up the It seems to me that we, the louse that is adequately heated, above standards.. If you have no members of the SIU-SUP, who Another example of how the With • the two extra hours willin^y or unwillingly enter las hot and cold water, a flush kids at all, you can get by with SIU works hard to square a beef added, the overtime due was as the USS are supporting an in­ toilet and bath tub, a pretty good 65 per cent, perhaps. If you sewage system, and screens on have more than two, the costs go was afforded by a recent over­ follows: stitution that does no good and the windows. •I up. time dispute in New York con­ E. J. Hooper, 12-to-4 Oiler, six can do us a lot of harm. YouJiave an electric refrigera­ The real snapper is that the cerning several men on the SS hours; T. J. Pierce, 4-to-8 Oiler, tor, a washing machine, a vac- average industrial wage is only SPAM HALL Suzanne, Bull Lines. six hours; A. E. Thompson 8-tocum sweeper, an -electric or gas The men were ordered to be 12 FWT, 12 hours; Continos, 4Under the Union's interpreta­ stove, a hot water tank, and about $50 a week. And, as the ,; .jat the dock at eight p^clock on to-8 FWT, eight hours; E. tion of the Taft-Hartley AS:, our plenty of electric power, but you Bureau makes clear, the guy get­ C a Saturday morning and they ar- Brundage, 12-to-4, FWT, eight continuing existence depends on can whistle for a telephone. You ting it can't be sure of 52 pay days a year. If there are four . f rived at that time. However, the hours; and A. A. Zwimpler, 8-to- a closely-knit, well-disciplined can't afford one. in his family, he's-in a jam, for shiix did not arrive imtil 10 12 Oiler, three hours. membership united to keep finks if prices keep going up the living .THREE SQUARES ANYWAY off oT our ships. o'clock. ' standard must drop — fast and Naturally, the men and the One of the best ways to keep Food: You get three squares, far. Patrolmen immediately claimed these -finks off our contracted but one or another of your family that overtime should start from ve^els is to press for the clos­ eats four meals a week out. Each man who makes a ing of the "Spam sandwich-fink There is enough money for an eight o'clock when the vmen ar­ rived as directed, ready, willing donation to the LOG should halls" — the United Seamen's occasional snack at a lunch coun-' and able./ter or for the kids at school, and receive a receipt in return. Service. To insure payment, all about 18 cents a weak is allowed ; The company tried to say that If the Union official to whom claims for overtime must be Finks can ship out of the for candy or ice cream cones. 1 overtime should start frpm the turned in to the heads of de­ a contribution is given does States on foreign flag ships, pay­ And there is only about 25 time the ship arrived, no matter partments no later than 72 not make gut a receipt for off in a foreign port and Sit cents a week left over for beer when Jhe men were told to show, hours, following the comple­ around the USS until they ship the money, call this to the or soft drinks—unless the two up. ; . tion of the overtime work. out. This is especially easy to do kds don't like ice cream cones. attention of the Secretary. ; An argument followed which As soon as the penalty if the manager of the USS is Savings: You can get up $85 a Treasurer of the Atlantic and friendly with the owners or ag­ lasted several hours. work is done, a record should year for straight insurance, but . Winner of the argiunent was Gulf District. ents. be given to the Department you can't save anything, not |the Uriion. head, and one copy held by In other words, companies even in a piggy bank. Send the name of the of­ ^ the man doing the job. ir As a result of this prompt ac- ficial and the name of the • which have tried to set up fink Clothing: You personally can tibh, the men, all of whom were port' in which the occurancs camps in the United States have buy a hat eyery 15 months, a In addition the departassigned to the Engine Depart­ niehtal delegates should took place to the New York succeeded in establishing them coat every seven years, one suit, ment, were declared eligible for HaU, 51 Beaver Street. New overseas. The beautiful part of one pair of work shoes, one pair check on all overtime sheets two hours more overtime pay 72 hours before, the ship it is that we are helping to pay of dress shoes, and three dress York4.N.Y. makes port. than the Company had planned their freight every time we stay shirts a year. it) a USS. to give them. The youngster in high school Brother Charges Antwerp USS With Doubling As Crimp Hall Fast Union Action Gets Overtime For Six Seafarers On Suzanne Attention Members On Overtime �m-v\ Page Four THE SEAFARERS t&G Vtlday, JailuaiT 2; 1948 Seamen's Xmas Week While shipowners plan their kind. It was a Meriy Christmas campaign to eliminate overtime indeed for the skeleton crew. Another tough situation was and whittle down the wages and Sy J. P. SHULER, conditions of "overpaid" seamen, that of the Maritime Commission evidence is piling up these days ship, the Joseph Simon, which Negotiations that seafaring is still one of the radioed from its position 250 Robert Matthews, Joe Algina, William Rentz world's most hazardous occupa­ miles east of St. John's, New­ foundland, "One hold flooding in and. myself, along with several rank' and filers, tions. Last week, ships flying Amer­ storm and unable to pump." have met several times during the past two ican flags and the flags of other Originally on her way to Balti­ weeks with the Calmar and Ore Steamship Com­ nations were cracking up all more, she was later reported try­ panies for the re-negotiation of contracts. over„ the world. Seamen were ing to make it into a Nova Scotia We have completed numerous rules in the General, as well as some of the Departmental losing their lives in the winter harbor. It was bad on the Lakes, too. Working Rules, but still have- quite a long ways storms on the northern oceans, arid were, as usual, facing dan­ From Detroit came the nws that to go before we have a completely negotiated the Venus had finally been freed contract. gerous situations everywhere. and berthed after going aground Whether the numerous crackThe membership should be aware of the fact in the lower Detroit river. For­ ups were the result of faulty that these two companies' contracts, in com­ tunately nobody was hurt. construction, inadequate inspec­ parison with all other SIU contracts, have al­ It wasn't only "overpaid" tion and maintenance or simply ways been substandard and we should and will fhe luck of • the sea was beside American seamen who were fac­ make every effort to change them in these ne­ ing the perils of the sea while gotiations. Unless we do, it will be damned the point. shipowners ashore were relaxing tough to do any more changing in the future. Hardworking sailors spent for the holidays. Christmas at sea, doing their jobs Swedish, Danish, British, Dutch For that reason, your Negotiating Committee " at risk of their lives, while the and others were drowning, freez­ asks the membership that during the, life of owners were conspiring to strip ing, being blown to bits—or hav­ these negotiations that bookmembers should be them of their economic gains. ing the good luck to survive. sure to take all jobs as soon as possible on all There were SIU-SUP men, there And for every disaster or near- these companies' vessels. » were members of other American disaster that found its way into They are further requested by the Negotiating unions, and there were thousands the news, there were a thousand Committee to perform their duties on board ' under foreign flags. dangers faced and overcome on these ships in Union fashion, and keep in touch Most disastrous of the wrecks all seas and in all weathers. with the shoreside officials at all times as to the and founderings reported last status of negotiations. TYPHOON week under the American flag It has been pointed out before to the mem­ was the loss jjf the Park Victory bership of this Union that there is no greater The typhoon which swept the in which nine American seamen Philippines pounded the Danish help to the Negotiating Committee than to have , were reported dead after the motorship Kina to pieces on Sa- good SIU crews on all vessels to furnish any vessel went aground and broke mar island. Three American kind of supporting action necessary. in two on the southwest coast of passengers and 26 other passen­ Finland in a blinding snowstorm. gers and • crewmembers were Necessity for Wage Increases saved. But 34 persons died in DROWNED AND FROZEN Your Negotiating Conynittee recommends to the wreck, all but one of them Sevenmen were swept away seamen, judging by the sketchy the membership that at tonight's meeting in all by the mountainous seas ihat preliminary reports. Some of the Ports that they go on record as instructing the Negotiating Committee to immediately notify aU smashed the ship and all but missing roay^yet be found. contracted operators doing business with the swamped her lifeboats. Two The Brockley Hill, a British SIU of the Union's desire to open negotiations more froze to death, and the freighter, was towed into Halifax for wage increases where the contract allows ninth was drowned. after getting in^o trouble 400 such action. The remaining 41 crewmem- miles at sea. Arriving in Halifax bers were rescued by Finnish under tow the same day was the Since we obtained our last wage increase, the soldiers from a coastal fort who Rockwood Park, flag not named, skyrocketing prices have comifletely wiped this had seen their flickering flash­ which had lost her propeller. raise off the books, and we are now actually light signals. At -the time, the Both ships had been towed earning less than we ever have because of. the ^ipowners were celebrating through snow, ice and heavy steadily increasing prices of all necessary com­ modities. ^^ Christmas Eve. seas. The Committee points out to the menfbership It was a tough week on the The same day, the freighter that this does not necssarily mean we will have John Owen, bound from Buenos Dutch coast. The Norwegian to take job or strike actions. We are the only ship Skoghaug struck a leftrover Aires to Antwerp with grain, Union in Maritime that has a wage re-opening mine on Christmas day and sank flashed an SOS from somewhere clause in our contracts. in ifive minutes with a loss of 26 in the South Atlantic. The Committee further points out, however, The next day, it v/as learned lives. Four days later, the Swed­ that all crews must keep on their toes dm-ing ish ship Plato ran aground at that the Owen had lost a propel­ this , period of wag^ increase negotiations and Ijmuiden, once one of the main ler and was adrift 1,000 miles they should be prepared to take whatever action east of Buenos Aires. Later, it German E-boat bases, and indica­ becomes necessary to back up the demands of tions were that the tugs might was reported that the freighter the Union' Negotiating Committee. have a hard time pu-ling her off. Lord' Delaware was towing her The Negotiating Committee at this time is not The same day, the American toward Rio de_ Janeiro. announcing a flat given sum for increases but A dispatch from Honolulu said yacht Seafarer was towed into will, upon compiling flgures and percentages, de­ that the freighter Simon Benson Maasluis, near Rotterdam, after mand wage increases in accordance with the - had finally limped into Honolulu. losing her mainsail and wrecking percentage of price increases over the past 12 The heavy seas of a North Pacific her motor in the North Sea.' A months. storpi had started her plates British steamer brought her in. I All in all, the holiday week somewhere south of the Aleu­ Finances for a good many thousand sailors, tians. ~ " The cargo of rice, she was was something less than joyous.Various Ports have come, ihto line on recom­ carrying to the Orient began to mendations made, by the Quarterly Finance swell, and a lot of rice was jet­ Committee. The Ports of Boston and New York tisoned lest it burst the ship. have reduced their staff by one person each, It took the Benson nearly 10 as per the Quarterly Finance Committee's Report. days to get into Honolulu to There is one item of expense from the var­ which port she was escorted by ious Ports which runs into a heavy amount of a Coast Guard cutter. money for trie Union. That is those expenses Five seamen made up the listed in Building Maintenance and Repair. skeleton crew of the Maritime Headquarters issues each week a SecretaryCommission freighter Andrew Treasurer's Financial Report in which all ex­ Moore when the tug towing her penses for each Branch are broken down and to the Wilmington, N. C., boneanalyzed. The membership is urged to study had to cut the towline. this report and, when studying it, to pay partic­ ular attention to the expenses listed in the var­ "UNABLE TO PUMP" ious Ports under the heading "Building Main­ tenance and Repair." * la stormy seas off the Carolina It is recommeded that all. Agents watch this • coix&'t, two additional tugs had particular expense very carefully, and that no to stand by whUe the Moore YovRVinoi* / money be spent unless absolutely necessary for pitched and tossed at anchor, this item. without power facilities of any j N Secretary-Treasurer The Agents are informed that in future Head­ quarters Reports, this item will be dealt with in more detail. Headquarters Offices has cut its staff as per the Quarterly Finance Committee's recommen­ dations, as pointed out in last week's report. We are liow making plans to reduce expenses in Headquarters Offices to a greater extent wher­ ever possible. The membership will be informed of these reductions from time to time. The membership is urged to read all Headqiiarters Financial Reports, and ask officials in each Branch for copies of them so that they can know just what is happening with their money. Although the Union is solvent and our in­ come more than covers our expenses, we still must cut a lot of excess expenses to prepare for the stormy days ahead. The quicker all officials realize this^ the better off we Svill be. The mem­ bership should take an interest in this matter and know what the score is. * Closing of SIU Branches The Port of Marcus Hook has been closed, as per the membership's recommendations. Agent Steve Cardullo and Patrolman Bob Pohle are now operating in the Port of Philadelphia, as per membership instructions. The Union now has a sub-Branch in the Port of Miami, Fla., with one of the former officials from the Port-of Tampa acting as Agent. Due to economic reasons, it is recommended that this sub-Branch be closed no later than January 15, at which time our rent is up. It is pointed out that the traffic in that Port has not been as heavy as previously expected. Further, it isn't possible for an official to liv* in Miami on the wages he' receives from the SIU, due to the tourist season and boom time conditions in that Port. Prices are so unreason­ able, it takes all of a man's wages to live. Therefore, it is recommended .that the Port is closed, a representative cover Miami from Tam­ pa as was done before. The membership is urged, once this move is taken, to cooperate in every manner and see to it that no one coming on board the ships in Miami as crew replace­ ments are finks, and are instructed to see to it that the men are replaced through the Tampa Hall. General Elections Last year a recommendation was" made by Headquarters Offices in regards to the General' Elections of the past year, which should stand as a good recommendation for this year. This recommendation -as made last year follows verbatinw ~ "The elections for the officials of the SIU for the year 1947 was termina^ted December 31. According to the SIU Constitution,, a Tallying Committee to tally the votes should be elected the second regular meeting in January. This was ; inserted in the Constitution when meetings were held regularly every Monday and has never been changed. Now that the meetings are held every fwo weeks, this will not be practical. If a committee were not elected here tonight it would be the 29th of t^e, month before they made their final report and would be the 13th of February before it would be concurred in by all the membership, therefore, delaying the elec­ ted officials from going into pffice on the tiine scheduled by the Constitution. A special su­ preme quorum has a right to make corrections in such issues. Tonight we have here a special supreme quorum. Therefore, I recommend that under New Business a committee, as per'.the spe­ cial supreme quorum section in bur Union Con­ stitution be elected here tonight to tally the bal­ lots of the election for the officials of the SIU for the year of-1947." / Therefore, for the reason of completing the General Elections as soon as possible, and get*lting the decks cleared for many actions whichwill be coming up in the next few months, such 'as wage increases, etc., Headquarters Offices recommends to tonight's meeting in all Ports that a Committee be elected as per the Consti­ tution ftom each Branch to tally votes. �THE SEAFARERS LOG FridaiT' Januur; 2.^ 1949^ Page Five Membersltip Must PusJi Own teefs By WM. (CUHLY) HENTZ BALTIMORE — Shipping has was sick at the time, and was picked up again in this port. going to press charges, but went Last week there were more home instead. jobs on the board than there A «nan has to press his own were men to fill them, but we charges, we can't do it for him. will get them all filled eventually. So nothing can be done in this Paying off in- the days just ease. * before Christmas were: The Bar­ Yet if a man gets away once bara Fritchie and the Mae, Bull; "with something like turning a the Lahaina Victory, Robin; the hose on a man, he is apt to try it Oliver Loving and Arthur Hul- agairj on somebody else. Event­ bert, Alcoa; the Winthrop Mar­ ually 'somebody will be badly vin and James W. Cannon, Isth-' hurt. ' mian; the Ponce De Leon and -PUSH OWN BEEF Governor Comer, Waterman; the Marore, Ore Line; the Seamar, If you have a beef like this Calmar; the Cornelius Gillian, one, carry through with it. The South Atlantic; the John A. Union will back you up. Cer­ Donald, Smith and Johnson, tainly don't l^ave a Patrolman The Winthrop Marvin, the Cor­ holding the bag by skipping out. nelius Gillian, tHe Marore, the Press the charges so the offense Seamar and the James W. Can­ won't be repeated against an­ non aU signed on again, and other member. there will be additional sign-ons Members around here keep the coming week. asking about the tanker situation and they sure want to see the GOOD PAYOFFS The above were good payoffs- SIU make headway in the tanker with all crews sober, and, in field. general* all beefs settled with There are no strikes on in everybody happy 'as a result.- Baltimore right now, but we This is the way things should be keep hearing rumors that the if we want to keep our gains, MFOWW may go out in an effort win new ones and organize more to get better wages and condi­ non-union outfits. Then we will tions. If they do have to, we always have something to work will back them to the limit here, with as well as something to giving them all the help they need. The SIU always backs up work for. However, there was one beef men who are fighting for their on the James W. Cannon which rights and for legitimate gains. we did not settle for the simple Seafarers in the Baltimore reason that the man concerned Marine Hospital are in good was more anxious to leave for shape and are eager to thank the home than he was to see the membership for their Christmas money which was given in the matter cleaned ^up. It was a higly legitimate beef, true Christmas spirit. In our never-ending campaign too, and should have been fixed up to prevent its happening to keep the Union in good shape we are keeping the gashounds again, if for no other reason. The Chief Engineer of this out of the way. They know we Isthmian ship turned a fire-hose have an eye constantly open for with 80 pounds of pressure on an them and they just don't come Oiler to wake him up. The Oiler around. Shipping Good For Blatk Gang In New York By JOE ALGINA NEW YORK — In this port, business and shipping continue at a right fair clip with the Black Gang boys having the least trouble landing berths right now. Deck Department shipping is quite good however, and only the Stewards Department is in a condition that can be called somewhat slow. Tanker shipping is going on at a really high level, and it can be expected to hold up all through the winter with everybody in this area having difficulty getting enough oil too keep warm. We had enough trouble with the big snow storm, so it was a good thing that the Christmas week payoffs were very clean and easy to handle. The big snow made things tough for the Patrolmen who couldn't get to all the ships in time. In fact, the Port of New York was tied up. tight for a day and a half. But thanks to a bunch of highly cooperative crews, we got everything handled. Among -the payoffs was the Alcoa Cavalier which was in very good shape. In fact, it was so good that there wasn't a beef aboard her. Other good payoffs included the Knox "Victory, Waterman, the Alexander Clay, South Atlantic, and-the Seatrader, of the newly contracted Seatrade Corporation. York. A goood many ships were held up a day or two before they could get out. Others had to wait a While bfore they could come in. The worst situation we had here last week concerned the crew of the Smoky Hills, Los Angeles Tankers. This was an^ J ,1.1 ^ other gang who had the ship sold out from under them in Erigland. The boys new back across t'ne Atlantic and paid off at the com­ pany office hejre with a lot of beefs and, what was worse, a lot of loggings. MEN NO CREDIT The Patrolmen did the best: they could, but they simply could. not lift all the loggings because, the crew had done too much per­ forming in one port and another.. In fact, the behavior of some of was pretty bad, and certainly no credit to themselves or the Union.' * A word to men going aboard. Isth'mian ships and encountering! old-time Isthmian men without full books among the crews: Give them a chance. Don't think of them as bums or com­ pany stiffs. Chances are they are neither, and they should be treated as any set of tripcarders should be treated. In fact, the behavior of some:, educated in ;SIU ways, in the content and meaning of the Isth­ mian contract. Maybe there aren't as many company stiffs as you think there are. Moreover, if a man is a company stiff, you'll find out about him soon enough. Boston White Christmas Stymies Ail Shipping Except For Tankers By JOHN MOGAN BOSTON — Anyone in these their organization and their shipparts who wanted a white Christ- mates. mas certainly had his • wish ful­ Brother George Meaney made filled. A few days ago Boston got the rounds with the hospital dele­ a few inches of snow (the sub- gate on Christmas Eve, and brought his greetings in person, LOST IN SNOW urbs a lot more); then, before to SIU brothers, nurses, doctors, The payoff of the last-named the old storm had been cleared and other patients, and to say; Ship resulted in a little trouble, away, another dozen inches or so that George was popular with all however, which for once couldn't descended on top of the old hands at the Brighton Hospital is By GAL TANNER be blamed on the'company. blanket (up to 20 inches in the really an understatement. • MOBILE — The long-awaited having just missed celebrating On the way back from 23rd suburbs) and just about brought And I'd like to add that Broth­ announcement by the Waterman Christmas at home, wanted to Street, Brooklyn, where the ship everything to a standstill. er John Kuropatkin donated $5 Steamship Company was made be home in time for New Years. was berthed, the Patrolman got to the men in the hospital. Shipping has been affected al­ this week, when the company The Hospital Patrolman made himself lost in the snow which so. The tankers are in and out Well, here's hoping that the stated that the 5 percent wage the Hospital round early Xmas was falling pretty thickly at the increase,' retroactive to June 15, Week, and gave all the men their time. He survived tO' tell the regularly and account for most New Year is one of continued was ready and waiting at the' benefits plus the $10!00 gift voted story, so you could say the end­ of the jobs on the board. Lately prosperity for the members of' most of the tankers hitting this the SIU, with the boards in all company office in this port. This by the membership. ing was happy anyway. area are coming in from coast­ Halls loaded with jobs, and withWe had only a few men in the applies to company-owned ships Another story involving the wise, or very short foreign runs. good sailing for all hands. Hospital, and they have since re­ only. big snow: We sent a couple of And even the tanker situation is The retroactive wages for ships ported to us that they had a §ne men from the Hall to ship on the getting rather hazy according to time, considering where they operated under bare-boat charter Cornelia, a Bull Line ship tied West Coast minutes. ^ can be collected at the company were. up way over in Kearny, New We are enlarging the Baggage However, the optimistic view is office in New York. Jersey. . They started out in the that the SUP-contracted outfits The SEAFAREI^ LOG is and Storage Rooms to take care . ' As yet, Alcoa Steamship Com-, middle of the storm and made it will gain when the Maritime of the increasing number of men ihe membership's paper; it pany has not completed its list to Journal Square in Jersey City. Commission gets through jug­ who ship iout of Mobile. In a, 'is a medium for the expresof retroactive wages, but prom­ And there they sat—for three gling the tankers around. short while we shotdd have ade­ ises that it will , be ready in the ''sion and airing of your ideas, quate facilities to accommodate days. The outlook up to New Years near future. suggestions, beefs, etc. The That's» how it was in New • Shipping here goes along at a everyone. Day shows two tankers paying LOG urges all Brothers to off, one coastwise and one near­ pretty pace with five sign-ons submit material for publica­ by foreign. Plenty of other stuff and three payoffs within the last tion. pulls in for brief "in transit" week. The payoffs were exstops, but few jobs, if any, are Occasionally, hawever, we deptionally smooth, with only one to be had from this traffic. receive a complaint saying Jaeef hanging ^ fire. The membership of Ihe Seafarers Internaiicnal Union has that a beef we have printed • This has been referred to consistently reaffirmed its position that gear-grabbers can't be Apparently the other ports are is a personal one and with­ Headquarters for clarification, good Union men. Any individual who stoops to pilfering gear experiencing a similar shipping out basis in fact. and as soon as we get a decision such as coffee percolators, linens, etc., which are placed aboard slump, judging from the reports it will be printed in the LOG SlU-contracted ships for the convenience of all hands, is, above To avoid recurrence of of members registering. for the information of the mem­ all, guilty of a malicious disregard of his shipmates' welfare. such situations in the LOG PROSPECTS GOOD bership. Crew conveniences on most SIU ships today are not there whenever possible, criticisms by accident. They are there because of the Union's successfullyof individuals should be sign­ FULL CREW SHIPPED After the New Year, however, fought struggles to bring greater benefits and comforts and to ed by the ship's delegates things should pick up. According Christmas Eve we shipped provide decent conditions for the membership while out at sea. to advices from Portland, Maine, and/or as many of the crewfive men, and the day after These hard-won conveniences are for the benefit of ALL members as are interested. where we have had nothing for Christmas we shipped a full' crew HANDS. They ARE NOT to be appropriated by any individual a couple of weeks, there should This would eliminate any to Panama City to take the place, for his own personal use. Violators of the membership's weL be some action up that way. possibility of the beefs be­ of a' gang on a Liberty. Stew­ fare will be dealt with in accordance with the firm stand taken ing regarded as personal. The SIU oys in the hospital ards Patrolman Jeff Morrison repeatedly by Seafarers in isU ports. had a pleasant holiday, thanks, to [ > paid off this scow, and the men, Waterman Retroactive Readjr (1 SUGGESTION Gear-Grabbers Hurt Union j m �fMt-. "P^ge Six THE SEAFARERS LOG Canadian Seafarers Send Their Thanks To A&G District For Help In Organizing Friday, January 2. 1948 HEROES OF THE ALEXANDER CLAY By GENE MARKEY and MIKE QUIRKE confined to the maritime field these rats and. the Canadian Dis­ alone. trict should be no exception. Occasionally you were asked to Terrific gains have been made MONTREAL—With the closing don the white caps and go to the by "other districts of the SIU, and of the navigation season in the assistance of other AFL work­ 1947 can be considered one of port of Montreal, we of the Can­ ers. Most notable help was that the SIU's most successful years. These gains have been made adian District take the oppor­ given the Pocketberok Workers' possible only through the mili­ beef in which the crew of the tunity to thank the membership Alcoa Pegasus played such a tancy of- the membership. With of the Atlantic and Gulf District prominent part. Through that" your proud record as an ex­ for the fine cooperation and as­ and other splendid actions on ample, we of the Canadian Dis­ sistance given us in our drive to your part, we have gained the trict are determined to build an organize and re-educate Canadian respect and admiration of the organization that truly reflects labor movement throughout this the SIU spirit . sailors. We are grateful for the assist­ area. Since the opening of an SIU ance that you have given us. The prestige that you have Hall here in April, we have ship­ In an earlier issue, the LOG carried a story of how the Brothers, and with your con­ ped more than 700 men to jobs gained, for us is shown by the tinued cooperation it is not un­ crew of the Alexander S. Clay, with propeller sheared off fact that, although organizing on aboard SlU-contracted ships. reasonable to assiune that the in the Adriatic, brought the ship into safe harbor by the the part of the Canadian District The A&G membership, by be­ has been restricted, the entire time is not too far away when use of sails. Above are pictured three of the men who made ing good shipmates and gpod communist machine has been we will have the same kind of the trick possible. They are. left^ to right. Robert Hull. AS; fighting SIU in this area that Union men, have done more to geared to action against us. William Doran. OS; and George Semko. Messman. They paid you have in the Atlantic and make these men understand the The commies, who have a ter­ off in New York on December 24. glad to be home in time Gulf District. true meaning of trade unionism rific hold on labor in this pro­ Here's wishing you smooth for Christmas, and hurried up to the LOG office to tell their than any number of shoreside or­ vince, have been quick to see tale. sailing for 1948. ganizers could ever hope to do. I that, in us, they have a potential You accomplished this in the face . threat to their power. In this of the powerful commie machine ^ they are correct since, with your that controls practically the aid, we have already weakened whole of the Canadian water­ them in two or three industries. front. Naturally, the commies have But your efforts HSve not been not taken this sitting down. They have tried very hard to By G. W. (Bill) CHAMPLIN only by such co-operative efforts have us expelled from the This is an old gag and most IH Bosun's are quite familiar with can SIU and MM&P ' self-dis­ il: Trades and Labor Councils giving orders that conflict with it. .Though they are the main cipline be attained. throughout this country, but the Bosun's. He and the Bosun victims, they are not the ones Captain Ash's recent article their success can be judged from may have a set-to there and who usually fall for it. calling for improved self-dis­ the fact that we are still sitting then, or later topside. Eventually •on the Trades and Labor Coun­ It is the yoimger seaman who, the Old Man rings in on the cipline makes it clear that the cils in the ports where we have through being taken, becomes argument, backs the Mate, and MM&P should regard such offi­ cers as performers just as surely halls established and we shall the tool of a crooked Master-and- marks the Bosun lousy. as we regard as performers SIU continue to do so. Mate team. I write for their By SONNY SIMMONS Following that the Mate is on men who louse things up. Another of their efforts was a benefit, so they may not con­ TAMPA — Fishing is booming smear campaign in which they tribute toward cutting their own deck every day with his nose right now, due in part to the attempted to distribute their ly- and their Union Brothers' throats. into something. The crew is Holidays. As a rule we have ing propaganda aboard SlU-con- The set-up is something like this: •divided, so the Bosun is licked both below and topside. Every­ men hanging around the Hall, tracted ships in the port of Mon The Old Man usually plays one has a miserable trip. waiting for jobs, but nowadays treal. good guy, so does the Mate, un­ The Mate and Old Man may we can't buy men to take berths. This must have cost the party til after the articles have been really have nothing against any­ We've gone out into the bushes quite a piece of cabbage. And signed. Up until then the Bosun one personally. What's the • and the saw grass trying to find/* "^"st have meant quite a lot of is a wonderful fellow—"just the game? The answer will be found men to fill the 150 jobs we have'Pai" the comrades who were kind of man we've been want­ in just two places: On the . had during the last ten days.! so stupid as to try to bqard our ing." By E. B. TILLEY Mate's overtime sheet and in the Last week we went down , to a ships, The Mate is often a fellow who little secret agreentent between PHILADELPHIA — Shipping, goes to sea about once a year, i , l^oarding house and found half a' cAN TAKE COMMIES him and the Old Man, as to re­ which started to pick up last just long enough to keep his I?: ship's crew in hibernation. They! ciprocal favors. week, maintained its high aver­ ir. were routed out on the double,' Regardless of the all-out com­ license, so he's usually greedy The former will show that age and is now better than just mand we shipped them. "lie opposition against us, we for overtime and black-market throughout the voyage the Mate good. Of course, we realize that , T 1. are still here fighting them with money. The Smith and Johi^on scow, ^,^,yunng we have. It's not go- He will peddle half the ship's has drawn overtime for doing this spurt is due to the Christmas ^ SS James M. Gillis, paid off here ing to be an easy job, but it's not the Bosun's work. Sometimes a spirit of the Stay-At-Home boys, gear the first tinie the Bosun and we had a heU of a time for an impossible one either. bit of the secret part of the deal but we can't hate them for that. • three days and nights. The ship Past history has shown that the goes ashore, then squawk that sneaks out into the open. After the New Year we expect had only been out on a four- SIU is quite capable of taking the Bostm doesn't take care, "of I've seen, on occasion, several the rush to continue, and we are the stores. month voyage, but the crew had cases of good whisky shift from prepared for anything that hap- : Before sailing he may cau­ piled up enough trouble to last the Mate's to the Master's cabin. pens. tiously start hinting that so and for anothfer year. I've known of Mates who always The City of Brotherly Love al­ so is a hell of an AB; the guy pay the old man's checks ashore. most had a white Christmas, but ALL FOULED UP likes to take his time, and why Another source of revenue: In the snow fall didn't start until . in hell can't the Union send some foreign posts of discharge the morning of December 26, so The ship was loaded down better men. it is often "discovered" that cases we had to be satisfied with that. with tripcarders and permitmen "PEP IT UP" u of valuable - cargo have been Right now it looks as though from all ports, plus a few book­ At sea, he soon starts in on broken into, so the loose re­ men who should never have been The tight hold of H d r r y New Years will be celebrated in the Bosun for not getting more mainders of the contents are given books in our Union. They Bridges and the communists on ice, snow and slushv were performers, gashounds, and the CIO Longshoremen's Union work out of the men. Why can't "sealed" in the Mate's cabin. It all-around troublemakers. was loosened recently when mili- they all woA like Swenson and is interesting to watch where and " POINT-OF-PRODUCTION Smith.^the two work-horses? when such "sealed" cargo goes It-'s characters like'these who tant anti-commies in the San Payoffs are going along nicely,! Before long .he's .going to ashore. Francisco local administered a make it so toiigh for the SIU -yith all beefs being settled -right Swenson and Smith with the With the kind of crooked team when the time comes for re­ ; sound shellacking to the CP on the ships. Our fingers are, : story thai the Bosun is no good. I'm describing it usually reaches stooges. negotiating contracts. crossed, hoping that tlys situation "Look how he lets the rest of the black market, only a few James Kearney was elected We have -fully crewed this president with the biggest vote the crew loaf," he exclaims, messy things being "salvaged" continues, and there's no reason! : vessel with a 100 percent group the Local has ever cast for any "Why, they'ire the Bosun's fav­ for the consignee or the insur­ why it shouldn't if the Delegates keep on doing a bang-up job. of clean cut men, and we wish candidate. Pat O'Hannigan, a orites—^he' wants to give them the ance company. .we could crew aU our ships with well-known longshoreman, de- same overtime you get." This pleasant little game is This Port is happy to report the same type of men. We want feated Jeffress for publicity comThe probability is mat the twtp played with many variations. that there are no Brothers in the; to wish plenty of luck to Brothers' mittee. Jeffress was expelled at men he addresses are com­ How to meet it is an. open ques­ Saint Agnes Hospital. Conse-, : Bass and Smith who took jobs'one time from the Sailors Union paratively green, blue-ticket men, tion, and largely a question of quently, the money which was: on the Gillis. of the Pacific as a "commie-line or on^y acting ABs. Chances are the individual personality and who might; be there will, be; that the Bosun is actually trying experience of the Bosun, Mate donated by crews for any men One more ship, the Edith, Bull turned ver to the SEAFARERS lines, will pay oflE this week and /tactically the entire slate to teach them some seamanship. and Master concerned. LOG. By the t^me the Mate has It -wosild suggest the following: then we'll be able to rel^ for unonists, opposed to the com­ spread -a bit of dissention,: there When such cases come into the Due to the Holidays there is- !: the Holiday season. munists. This victory climaxes is sure to, be ; some job laid out pott of payoffi a joint, trial com­ not too much to report from this- ? ; i I want to wish all my ship­ a long fight by the progressive by the Bosun that the Mate can mittee composed-of members of Branch. The membership can mates and the entire member- forces, and is an indication that criticize. It is -. usually one of both the SIU and MM&Pr-should count on lonter reports in the fu- ,; iship a late Merry Christmas and even in 'Arry's headquarters his those things which can be; done berformed, ture, and^w^ continue to send' i a Happy and- Prosperous- New policies are not %ing swallowed properly in rnore thari one' way. : Haul both- the Bosun and Mate in all the news of interest to .theby. the ranted' ^e. Thg^Mate butts % before lt> It seems to me tla^t Brothers." ' •• • • • ... -v • - Why Bosuns Get Grey Hair Tampa Hard Put To Find Seamen During Holidays Stay-At-Homes Boost Shipping In Phildelphia ;fr: Bridges' Men Beaten In San Fraricisco Longshore Election �iPifidair, Jamxaty ii, 1948 TtlB S E J^F A R E R S LOG Page Seven nr axes, Federal Arid State, Put Bite On Merchant Seamen 1 ^ By JOSEPH VOLPIAN ' Special Services Representative turn. (The W-2 Form, by the way, is the statement given to the employe by the company stating the amount of wages and the amount of money withheld for tax purposes). If a seamen does not file as required, there is a five per cent a month penalty on the amount of the tax payable. But the law provides that this cannot be for mpre than five months for any calendar year. That means the maximum total penalty cannot be over 25 per cent. Federal government. There are cases on record of ships having been held up in sailing from New York because a crewmember has not paid his state income, tax. Seamen are subject to state in­ come taxes in the states where they maintain residence. If a seaman resides in New York he pays the New York state income tax. The state government, by the way, includes any income for subsistence. The federal govemmnt, however, does not charge income tax on subsistence. For the purpose of income taxes a person is considered a resident of New York State if he (a) maintains a permanent home there; (b) maintains no permanent home elsewhere, or (c) he spends more than 30 days in the port of New York within a calendar year. The latter would apply to a merchant seaman whose home is aboard ship or who maintains a permanent home there for over seven months and spends an aggregate of .over seven months in the state of New York. "While it is true that a great number of seamen are paid in the State of New York, they are not subject to taxes if they main­ tain their homes in another state."" They are, however, subject to the state tax in their own state. Whei'e a seaman furnishes his Purser with an address, such as "25 South Street" and maintains no home elsewhere, he is sub­ ject to the New York State in4 come tax. Taxes and death are the only things certain in life, some wag AMERICAN BEAUTY, by Edna SHOW BOAT, by Edna Ferber, once said — but he evidently Ferber, 185 pages. Penguin 252 pages. Penguin Books, 25 wasn't kidding. And this being Books, 25 cents. the time of the year when the - cents. The daughter of an old New income tax collector is sharpen­ England family comes back to A romantic tale which first ing his teeth and rounding up his Connecticut with her father, a appeared in 1926 and which has bloodhounds for the annual chase, multi-millionaire Chicago trac­ since been the subject of a high­ a survey of the first of life's cer­ tion magnate, and finds 4rue love ly successful operetta, this yarn tainties as it affects Seafarers with the son of a Polish immi­ of the daughter of the owner of might prove timely and bene­ grant who lives in the old home­ a Mississippi show boat playing ficial. "East Lynne" from New Orleans stead of her father's family. Because it takes the biggest EXAMPLE Strictly in the Edna Ferber to the Twin Cities and a dash­ slice out of our cabbage, the Fed­ ing gambler is still good read­ groove, "American Beauty" first To show how this works, let's eral government's incdme tax ing. appeared in 1931. suppose a seamen has a refund rates preference over the varie­ f XXX of $100 coming to him, because 3^ X % ties imposed by the several states. THE TYRANNY OF SEX (The IN BED WE CRY, by Ilka Chase, As you are all no doubt aware, the dough he's had deducted Case of Mr. Gump), by Ludwig the Federal government has in from his wages for withholding Avon: 25 cents. Park Avenue, Cafe Society, the Lewisohn, 184 pages. Penguin effect a withholding tax, whereby tax was more than he is taxable Books, 25 cents. cosmetic^ business, ambition, deductions are made by the em­ for'. But the guy doesh't file an A powerful, sensitively-written ployer from your wages. These income tax return. The govern­ greed, the War and some shal­ low philosophizing make the indictment of a marriage that periodic deductions' are a less ment in this case can keep 25 per backdrop for this novel by actress never should have been, this painful way than walloping you cent from his refund. That Chase. Highly readable despite novel originally was published in with a demand for a big lump.- would come to $25 plus one-half some very amateurish writing, it Paris after it was banned from sum payment at the end of the per cent interest for every month he is in arrears, takes you on a giddy whirl of the U. S. mails in 1926. The first year. "While a seamen is allowed 30 cocktail, partie? where/^a lot of American edition was authorized ALL MUST FILE . glamorous folk utter a great many this year, after revision by the days from the time he is paid off —/ But regardless of the with­ upon return to the U. S., the more or less witty remarks. First author, with the new title. The story that is unfolded after holding tax, all merchant sea­ government can add one-half per came out in 1943. Herbert Crump, a talented young men are required to file a Fed­ cent interest charges for every musician from South Carolina, eral income tax return on or be­ month he is late in filing. How­ succumbs to the seductions of a fore March 15 pf money earned ever, there have been very few calculating, ^ruthless female 20 for the previous year from Jan. cases where the governme:^ lias years his senior shortly after his through Dec. 31, 1947. charged a seaman interest. For example, on or before arrival in New York, is truly an Sometimes there is a charge of exposition of the tyranny of sex. March 15, 1948, returns must be $500 in cases where the gov^nHopelessly enmeshed in "her web, filed for income received during ment has to go. on a chase for a his life becomes a series of per­ 1947. guy in order to collect tax money Should a-, seamen ship out on that is due. A seaman's wages MIAMI — Shipping picked up sonal degradations that are at and business was fair during the once both horrifying and tragic. or before March 15, and be un­ can be attached for non-payment The unfortunate circumstances able to obtain his W-2 Form of income taxes. State as well as past week, thanks to the visits paid us by four ships. All of the which spelled Crump's downfall from the company that deducted Federal. NO INCOME TAX ships were contacted and re­ could, by the element of chance, withholding tax from his earn­ STATES TOUGH. TOO States which do not have a placements sent aboard those be . the lot of any healthy young ings, he is allowed 30 days from calling for men." m^e. Society's taboos can be the time of payoff after his re­ . State governments are just as state income taxe are: Connecti­ The Stewards and 'Engine De­ blamed for confining such unfor­ turn to the continental U. S. in insistent on getting the cash due cut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, 'V;SJ which to file his income tax re­ them on income taxes as is the Maine, Michigan, Nebraska, Ne­ partment of the Yarmouth, in tunates to a living hell. vada, New Jersey, Rhode Island, true holiday spirit, made a $57 FIRST CLASS DEPARTMENT—SECOND EDITION, South Dakota, Texas, Washing­ donation to the men in the New ton, West Virginia and Wyoming. York and Boston Marine Hospi­ tals. No one can say that Sea­ In New York State the penalty farers forget their laid-up for not filing a state tax return Brothers. is 100 per cent of the tax, plus At the moment we have the one-half per cent a month inFlorida and John Bertram in terst. port. As usual the Florida was For example, if a saman's tax in perfect shape; the Bertram is $100 and is due March 15 and was not so good. he files no return, the penalty The Bosun, a man who should would be 100 per cent of the have known better, had managed original $100, plus one-half per to, foul up in a manner unbeliev­ cent a month for the number o^ able of a SIU member. He made months he is in arrears. i the ship in Baltimore and didn't There is, however, a com­ appear on deck for seven days. promise penalty of 5 per cent or He stayed in his foc'sle during $2.00, whichever is greater, plus/ the entire time and didn't emerge a 2 per cent a month -intereslC for anything. His room was the charge on the amount of the tax fVthiest place I've ever seen—a due. pig sty smelled like Channel No. If a seaman's tax is $100 and 5 by comparison. he neglects to file a return on He, had been logged heavily— time, the State will add a penalty nothing he didn't deserve; but of $5.00, in addition to one-half after talking to the Old Man an* per cent a month interest on the the Mate an. agreement was $100 for each month he is in made to lift the logs. arrears. i told him how lucky he was,, New York State, however, and that the best place for him seems to be lenient in most cases, was on the dock so he packed up except where the seaman proves and got off. difficult in p>aying tax—in which He was fortunate in this case, case he is called upon to pay but he Aiay not be so lucky next the 100 per cent penalty and the time. interest as mentioned above, ; We had/a green Christmas •All these penalty provisions r down here as expected — the sound pretty complicated. May-' Chamber of Commerce would be they wouldn't be tax laws if nevei;; live it down if it was any­ Some time ago. Oclober 31 to be exact, thi LOG carried the picture of the Stewards De­ they didn't read like mumbothing else. partment of lhe,SS BeMemer Victory. Widermm. They were called a "First Class Depart­ jumbo. But since the "ifs, ands We may be a little late, but ment." Above is the current Galley Gang on th> Bessemer Victory, and they deserve the same and buts" only apply to nonhere's Miami's greetings for the filers, the whole proc^ure is title. Standing, left to right. M. V^chiio. Steward; K. Paine. Messman: W. Henderimn. Messman; New Year. We hope everyone somewhat simiilified by filing a R. Maldbnado. Chief Cook; and J. Behoit, Messman. .Aroimd the life ring. L. to R.. S. Emer­ ^enjoyed Christmas and will pros­ return on time. son. Third Cook; J.'Fedesovich. Galley UlUity; and M. Bisavers, Massmaa. / per in 1948 and we have in 1947, Miami Has Green Christmas And Good Shipping I m �F:- • Page" -a^- SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS ||S- High Winds,Shoals, Locusts Plague I The Gibbon,But She'sGood SlUShip SHIPMATES ESCORT BROTHER'S CASKET • i: '. w- By DAVID HAGUE-SMITH •-4 (Ed. Note: Send in the story of odd. humorous, dramatic or even tragic events that hap­ pen on your voyages. The LOG wants that kind of material. It is the rare voyage that does 2\ot make a good story just in itself that the e.ilire membership will enjoy reading. Just get it down on paper, well take care of the punctuation. Or. if you hit New York, stop by .and tell us. And remember, pictures, while not esrentiab make any story better.) ' The SS John Gibbon, belonging to the Arnold ~Bernstein Steamship Company, com­ pleted a four-month trip during which sie hit ports as far a^art as Buenos Aires and Liverpool plus a few in between, encountered a hurricane, not to mention plague of locusts, and foundered in the River Plate. Good luck -and bad both played fast and loose with her throughout, but she was a good SIU ship none­ theless. The first stroke of good luck came three days out of Norfolk fe>.However, it didn't look like good luck in the beginning when the radio waves crackled with hur­ ricane warnings. , As Brother William Pfeiifer's body is Aires cemetery, bis shipmates- march in procession. Pfeiifer passed away after peritonitis. " Del Santos Crewman Buried In Buenos Aires Cemetery i BIG WIND w I& That was the hurricane that raged across Florida and Louis­ iana the middle of last Septem' bee with winds up to 15(f miles ah hour. Ships at sea were sent warnings, and at the time the messages started the Gibbon was rsquarely in the hurricane's path. In 24 hours she was due to drop anchor in St. Thomas, her first I)brt of call for bunkers. -THe Bosun and the Deck gang were tying down everything that : could move on deck, when Lady Xuck stepped in. . The weather man came •through with the good news that the hurricane had changed its borne to a 'Suenos the solemn funeral an operation for ' Word has just been received via the New Orleans jranch of the death of Brother William Pfeiffer, Mess- A cruise through the tropics is a pleasure when you sleep on deck under a hatch cover rigged as a tent the way the boys did aboard the SS John Gibbon. ' ming poQl for which permission was granted by the Skipper, Captain C. H. Lowry; Work soon got under way. The enSpty gun tub on the stern was converted into a first-rate swimming pool with the help of a few boards and a bag of cement. Sunny days and calm seas made the crew aware that a tropical cruise couldn't be beat­ en. Bodies were tanned, and, when hot, coming up from the engine room found the nice cool swimming pool waiting for then>, with a mighty, splash leaving' a badly bCTit ship-made hook. Just as the engines started coming to life, a shout brought everybody to the fantail. Some,one had made a catch—a 12pound dolphin caught by yours truly. ' It was later on that bad luck caugh us again when the Gibbon was feeling her way up to Rio de la Plata. The pilot missed a bouy by 100 yards or so and she ram­ med into a. mud bank. For three days at every high COUGH MEDICINE "tide she'd strain with all her The John Gibbon sailed seren­ power. It wasn't until Saturday ely along, but she seemed to have had passed (much to the disap­ a bad cough. At night it could be pointment of the Stewards De­ DAVID HAGUE-SMITH noticed more than during the partment) that a high wind came day. Every time her High Pres­ up to move her slowly forward. # Six hours later she docked in course a few points east, and sure came down, she'd give a B.A. would miss St. Thomas by 100 loud cough so one day the en­ gine telegraph gave "Stop En­ miles or so. GREEN BUGS_, gines"" and the tired ship slowed The winds were reaching gale In B.A. we had another sur­ force by the time the first light­ down to wallow' in the slight prise in store for us. While we swell. house off St. Thomas was sight­ It wasn't long before men who were waiting for the doctor, a ed, but when the Gibbon enter­ plague of locusts-passed by, and ed the protected harbor a light­ knew her insides the wajr they in a minute the whole ship was knew good Unionism were" pull­ ed matrfi would burn down to ing out old packing and taking covered by the hungry green in­ the fingers on the open deck. sects. They even crawled in bed After leaving St. Thomas and the cough away. A good job done with us thathight. sailing into tlie hot weather, the by good SlU men. However," the John Gbbon, be-' Ready to take advantage of crew got together and in -their ing an SIU ship, had a good spare time rigged a hatch cover the situation, the crew searched bunch of guys on her with t>nly up old fishing lines to .try some over the No. hatch so the boys deap sea fishing. Presently a one or two exceptions. The real could get a cool-night's sleep,; Having sufficient and proper five-foot shark appeared,, getting guys know hdw to take care of ||ileisure time thanks to the; SIIX almost to. the deck , railing- only men -who don't live up to and decided to build a swim- j to fall back into the calm seas appreciate their Union, man on the SS Del Santos, Delta Line, last September 29, in a Buenos Aires hospital. Brother Pfeiffer died after an operation for peritonitis. A gathering of nearly 100 per­ sons attended the funeral"which was conducted by the Rev. Father Columba Dillon, chaplain of the Apostleship of the Sea. Present were 40 members of the Sant^ls crew, 50 members of the crews of the Del Alba and Del Norte, and a representative of the Buenos Aires staff of the Delta Line which is operated by the Mississippi Shipping Company.* Interment was in the British Cemetery of Buenos Aires. « • A native of New Orleans, Pheiffer was 37 years old and had been a Union member' since March, 1946. He is survived by his mother. -Wf Floweis contributed by his saddened Union Brothers ad­ orn the grave of Seafarer William Pfeiffer in Buenos Aires. Who Threw The Bottle? Perplexing question*' of the week appears to center around the identity of the Seafarer who threw a bottle with a jiote: en­ closed into the Atlantic Ocean on Aug. 28, 1947, from the SS Stephen A. Douglas. Reason for all the concern is the fact that the unknown Sea­ farer instructed the finder to write to the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union, 51 Beaver Street, New York. Now that the note has been found, the editors are at a loss as to what to tell the finder. . FOUND IN BRAZIL V. The note was picked up by Walter Boeckle on the Camboriu Beach, near Santa Catarina, Brazil, on November 13, 1947. In his letter to the SIU, Boeckle asked for inforpiation concerning the circumstftnces under which the note was tossed to the waves. Hia letter stated: "I have the pleasure to enclose herewith note Which I found in a gin bottle on the Camboriu Beach in Santa Catarina, Brazil, QUICK SEND OFF "Although six years have pass­ edI since , the writer of this note . wrote the short message (Ed. Note: In the note the 7 in the date Aug. 28, 1947, looked like a 1), I hope that it will be of value to you. I transmit it with­ out further delay. "I don't doubt that you will have- the Idndness to acknow­ ledge receipt of the letter as well as, if possible, to send me some more information aboiit the mes­ sage." ' " WHO ARE'YOU? If the Brother who penned the note will show his face or drop a note giving the dope on the whys and wherefores of the bot­ tle tossing," we'll be able to re­ lieve Mr. Boeckle's anxious -wait­ ing; also, we'll learn what it is all about. •A 'J' :>• .•A ..-•pfAAA,.;: �TB E S EA PAR ERS 10 G Friday, January 2,. 1848 ' Page Nine SlU Ships' Minutes In Brief HARRY L. GLUCKSMAN. Nov. MONROE VICTORY. Sept. 23 16 — Chairman Joe Bissonette; —Chairman Irvih Pearce: SecreSecretary Charlie Mazur. Dele­ " lary Arthur Cairns. Brother H. gates reported no beefs. New D. Higginbotham. appointed Business: Motion carried that the ship's delegate by the Hall, re­ crewmembers should use the signed in favor of Brother Pearce showers and heads of their re­ who was. elected by the crew. spective departments. Education: Motion by Higginbotham that Brothers Charlie Mazur ^and Wil­ Captain be notified of the re­ liam O'Donnell ^described the pairs needed on lifeboats. Edu­ procedure for shipping out of cation: Motion carried that Edu­ the Hall by members with full cation be fully explained. Brother books, pro-books and permits. Pearce explained shipping rules Also a general discussion in re­ for engine department; Higgin­ gards to the benefits and privil­ botham for the stewards and v. Young for the deck department. BETHORE. Nov. 9—Chairman eges of being union men. 4. 4. 4 4. 4 4. Albert C. Leet; Secretary Albert MOLINE VICTORY. Oct. 5— P. Curry. Delegates reported all GEORGE _CHAFFEY, Oct. 10 Chairman J. M. Benge; Secretary square in their departments. New —Chairman I.. Paradeau; Secre­ R. Maston. New Business: Mo­ Business: Wipers to paint rooms tary William F. Brown. Educa­ tion by Kane for Steward to as- and disputed overtime to be tion: Several oldtimers spoke on ' sist and instruct messmah in his handled by patrolmen. Motion the history of the SlU so that f^poo 8EHP8 ALWAYS PAY duties. Motion by Lorier to open by Sherman' to have crew refuse the new members could get an OFF 1 BOM BE6P5 the .floor to discussion on garbage to sign on until promised, repairs idea of what the Union has THE UNION'S TIME AND disposal. It was brought out are made. All doojs and locks done in securing good wages, better food and better working . that disposing of garbage has al- to be repaired and keys sup­ ENERSY. READ YOOK ways been a bottleneck toward plied to crew. Good and Welfare: conditions. Good and Welfaref ASREEMENTANP LEARN tOOR . 'the sanitary condition of a ves­ Minor repairs suggested for ad­ Suggestion that a couple of RIGHTS AND -DV/riES. windbreakgrs be made for the sel. Suggestion that barrels or dition to list. chocks on the bow so the man drums be used only for garbage 4> 4> 4 on lookout would be protected in foreign ports. MOLINE VICTORY. Oct. 23- during cold weather, r'ine list Chairman Cummings; Secretary drawn up and approved by crew Ruggie. New Business: Discus­ sion opened on four workaways aboard. Motion by Donley that ship's delegate^ is to contact Am­ By HANK erican Consul at LoUrenco Mar­ ques regarding status of men. May we wish a Happy New Year to all Seafarers, ashore or .4 4 4Motion by White that a commit­ afloat, to their families, and to our friends in other labor unions. OBERLIN VICTORY. Nov. 9— tee be elected to draw up a Also- a Happy New Year to the following Brothers: Jimmy ChairnVan P. Cendrowski; Secre­ "resolution regarding the predica­ Saliba—who may perchance be in his home town of Boston, 4 4 4 tary N. Harrington. Delegate re­ ment of stranded SlU men and celebrating; Alex (Baltimore Ski) Grapco—may his sudden voyported on books, permits and workaways in foreign ports. Mo­ ALCOA POLARIS. Nov. 24— r'i tripcards in their departments. tion by Benge that stewards de­ Chairman Robert Larsen; Secre­ ages\ be longer ones; John Santos—probably celebrating Christmas Good .and Welfare: Cleanliness partment stand instructed to fol­ tary Irwin A. Suall. N^w Busi­ and New Year's somewh.ere at sea; Eddie Kelly—may he catch of messhall was discussed and it low captain's orders and keep ness: Campbell elected ship's some bigger fish in 1948; Pete Bush and Edgar Kurz—two swell was agreed thai each man would track of overtime, disputed or delegate by acclamation. Mat­ shipmates here in New York; Charlie Henry—probably coming ter of crowded condition of in from a trip while Jimmy Millican is far out to sea; Buddy clean up after himself and the approved. messhall raised and agreement Callahan—either in New ^Orleans or out again; Oscar Grimm—" last stand-by on each watch reached that one table be set here. in New York, usually with a cigar; Robert Rutledge—long would also clean up as per cus­ aside for the watch at each time .. away from New York; Joe De George—with his mustache toms Agreement to change hours meal. Motion carried that an and ritzy clothes; Mike Rossi—the Smiting Bosun and his landof linen exchange so . all watches educational committee be el­ lubbing ship of a car; Warren Callahan — is that dream-trip can receive clean linen. One ected. White. R. Larsen. A. Lar­ ever coming true?; Martin O'Connor—may his pinochle games minute of silence for Brothers sen and Clarke elected to serve. keep going strong. lost at sea. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4< 4SEATRAIN HAVANA. Nov. 11 Joe James—no doubt out again out of New York; Claude ALCOA CAVALIER, Nov. 16— 4; 4; 4, —Chairman P. J. Daily; Secre­ Chairman Folie; Secretary D. D. ALCOA POLARIS. Nov. 30— tary F. Shaia. New Business; Davis—how's the seagoing rabbit getting along; Frank Bose— Molter. Delegates reported all Chairman Irwin Suall; Secretary Suggestion that crew's quarters how's the electrician and the trips; Joe Ryaq—.who may be down Alabama way; Salvatore Frank—how's Mobile and the squared -away in their depart-^ Robert Larsen. Deck delegate re- be kept in' better condition and trips; Frank Radzvila—may the garlic be stronger in '48; ments. Oleson elected ship's ported one hour of disputed ov- be better located so as to give "Old Chile" Dusan Dei Dusan—perhaps still in New York delegate. New Business: Motion ertime and a ffew logging beefs; men more room. Good and Wel­ with Arthur Thompson; "Rocky" Benson—down the coast by Steve Carr to buy wine for Engine delegate reported on mat- fare: Crew requested not to soak on an Alcoa ship; Spurgeon Woodruff—probably down South, Thanksgiving out of ship's fund, jter of injured Fireman. No re- clothing in the laundry tubs but after that recent trip; Ray Myers—perchance home in York. Motion to discontinue Cavalog port from Stewards department, use buckets for that purpose. Pa., for the holidays; Tommie Murray^—leaving all the beach­ defeated. One minute of silence New , ^ Business: Motion . carried to (One minute of silence for Bro- ing for a New York visit soon, no doubt. for Brothers lost at rea. elect a committee to prepare an ^hers lost at sea. article for the LOG covering 4 4 4 ^ Brother Franklin Smith, the oldtimer, just come in recently Captain and Mate. Committee: after some hospitalization in the Marine hospital in Seattle, A. Larsen. I. Suall. N. 'Campbell Wash., which wasn't so good as far as food, etc., was concerned. and W. Ruheman. Motion car­ Brother Smith, who said he didn't see a single LOG distributed ried to call special meeting to in the hospital, is happily contemplating splicing - himself into approve article when written. 4 4 4 MONROE VICTORY. Nov. 15 Motion carried for delegates to matrimony in the near future here in Brooklyn... Last week. Brother John Jellette, happily stated that the Alcoa Cavalier —Chairman Charles Neal; Sec prepare a repair list. Motion car­ relary Arthur Cairns. Motion ried that delegates get state­ "always sails on Friday" and confessed his proud nickname of 444 " carried that a committee be ap­ ments of wages before pajmif. JOHN HATHORN. Oct. 26— "Bend-them-over" Jellette and also wishing his shipmate Paddy pointed to see the Coast Guard Education: Discussion held on Chairman D. D. Story; Secretary McCann could bring his sea legs aboard for several voyages... and have the lifeboats repaired. structure of Union, constitution W. B. Kavitt. New Business: Mo­ Brother Eddie Mooney, who has spliced himself into his 12th trip Motion carried that Blair. Sexton and history. All hands participa­ tion by Korolia that ship's mas­ aboard'the Cavalier, confessed he sure would like it if he could tand Smoyer should comprise the ted and more informed mem­ ter be contacted to have ship make a home for his wife aboard, too. fumigated. Good and Welfare: committee to handle above. Mo­ bers answered all questions. 4 4 4 Discussion on linen, steward tion carried for no one to payThe following oldtimers may still be in town: Happy - off until delegate gives the-okay. AFONDRIA^. Nov. 16—Chair­ agreed that linen will be issued Harper, J. Crowley, R. Butrns, C. Connors, J. Maisonet. J. Good and Welfare. Agreed that man Seton LeLacheur; Secretary piece for piece. Brother Korolia Rivera, A. Robertson, T. E. Tucker, J. Downie, J. Murray. each delegate is to go around Howard E. Forman. New Busi­ announced his intention of re­ T. Casey. J. V. Bushkirk. A. Koklonas, S. Henry. F. Tobey. and make list of repairs for his ness: Agreement between' Mas­ tiring his book so as to^take a T. Carlos. A. N. Daines, J. Hill, W, Zadorsky. J. Barron. F. department. One minute of sil­ ter and crew: Agreed that the long rest. Stewards department Mazet, J. Glass, J. D. K^fe. M. B. Franciose, F. Nonziaute. ence, for Brothers lost at sea. following repairs will be made delegate J. H. Ponson resigned. Gulfer R. C. Reynolds, Steve Carr, J. Fediow and E. Swanson. prior to vessel's sailing foreign E. Barrios elected by acclama­ 4 4 4 4 4 4 DEL SOL. Oct. 3—Chairman or said crewmembers may be re­ tion. Of the 30 million tons of shipping in service on January 1947, .Willie Cotton; Secretary Fred A. leased by mutual consent: repair some 26 million tons are still operating the trade routes of the 4 4 4 ^0C;^ate. • Deck .Delegate reported or installation of new lockers in MONROj:. Nov. 22—Chairman world. Whether the New Year will be* a prosperous one for ship­ '"^41 hours of disputed overtime; deck maintenance room, repair J. Schalelendr Secretary Ein- ping depends upon the extent of the Merchant Marine's participa­ sine and Stewards Delegate porthole fan in deck niaintenance gram. New Business: Motion car­ tion in the movement of cargoes under the Marshall Plan and preported minor beefs. Motion room. Motion by Soss yiat la'' ried that all fans be repaired and the stab-in-the-back proposal of transferring American ships to carried prohibiting anyone but standby on each, watch clean up new locks be added to doors. foreign countries for carrying such Marshall Plan cargoes. This the stewards department from messhall. Motion that catwalk be Good and Welfare: Agreed that anti-American proposal to transfer about 500 ships by direct sale removing ice from the ice cans. built before''sailing if deck load every member of crew is to be or charter to foreign nations will further sabotage the jobs of General discussion held for .pro­ is carried. Good and Welfare: sober at the payoff. All men Atnerican seamen who unfairly and hopelessly stand by weeks moting more efficiency in serv­ Discussion on stores,, steward re­ drunk are to be fined $10, money and months for jobs which rightfully belong to them but presum­ to go to SEAFARERS LOG. ing meals. •a'-, ported them okay. . ably will go to foreign sailors—fa§t enough. -Hi <3 -- CUT and BUN •' �i.' •r Change Rules On Shipboard Promotions, Brother Urges To the Editor: I read a letter in a back issue of the LOG concerning promo­ tions on board ship, and I think it is a splendid idea to amend the constitution to the effect that no one be allowed to take a -higher rating unless he clears through the Union Hell. For such promotions, not only do some of the members play favorites with the officers, it also makes it tough to get key posi­ tions, such as Utility men. As­ sistant Electricians and Second Pumpman and various other jobs. I think it would be ^much better to give the guy on the beach a chance, through the Union. HAD EXPERIENCE II: ^As it now stands, to ship on these jobs, you have to go on a ship at the lowest rating and ride until there is an opening and you also have to be in good standing with the Chief Engineer or the Chief Mate. That's, the way it happened to me on the Bucyrus Victory. I had 104 hours overtime that the Chief would not recognize. Before this matter came up, I asked him for Assistant Electri­ cian and the job was mine. I think this was the reason for him not wanting to recognize my overtime. I went to the Union with the beef, where the matter was settled and the overtime was paid. So come on fallows. At our membership meeting let's change things around so our Union brothers can have a chance. It will make better Union men out of all of us. .Charles (Tex) Welbow Convalescing •til iigfgjs Brother Roland Wright, for­ merly of the SS Zebulon Pike, pictured in front of his home. For story of his amusing ex­ perience read his letter in ad­ joining column. Brother in Hospital Sends 'Hello' To Gang To the Editor: The Skipper screamed. And yelled for the Mate, Who went for the Bosun At a fast-stepping gait— > "Bosun," says he, "Close that door;" "That," said the Bosun, "Is the Quartermaster's chore." A local magician goes through his act in the Egyptian city. Seafarer Charles (Tex) Welbow recorded the action with his camera. Here's A Guy To the Editor: I want to thank you for put­ ting my last letter in the LOG. I have undergone a big" ope­ ration up here at the Brighton ANSWER. PLEASE Hospital and I have come out When we left port, we left the OK. Expect to be back in New JBostin behind so we are short York in about two weeks and I k man. The day man went off will drop in to say hello to the k?atch and an AB went to Bosun, gang. How is the 'gang feeling is^here any way we can collect anyway? for the " missing man's wages? I was looking through all the Our cooks are' old Isthmian I LOGS that I received and I men but really know how to fix noted that there was a set of a good meal. I'm. even putting ^ minutes of a meeting sometime onfa belly. After looking at my- tin about August aboard the SS self in a full length mirror I've Nampa Victory, decided to go on a diet. I turned in a lot of minutes IK TW". ' We have .been . holding meet­ of the meetings v/e had on that ings every other week; the Cap- ship in the past. i tdiii makes his inspections on How is the weather in New 'Saturday morpings. He never York? It' has been very cold had any reason to complain as here in Bpston. Although I 'An SIU ship is a clean ship." haven't been out of the hospi­ Well, it's coffee time so I'll tal since October 25, visitors sign off. who c6me in tell me about it. V William Ryan Will close now with further ES'' .. Cape - San i Diego -• regards to the gang. fe- V Note; Because Day George' Meany Man ^ent on watch you have Surgical Ward a full -complement .of . 6 tABs. U.S. Marine Hospital ||.V ihereforei you cannot put in -Brighjion, Mass. for the missing man's wages.): . - B By DON BROWN The Cold Proof To the Editor: Log'A -Rhythms Close the Door! Who Demands Cape San Diegoi Running Smooth, Reports Member While all you boys bac^' home are beginning to huddle around the fire a little closer, we are here in the blue Mediterranean -heading for Alexandria. After that we'll hit Ceylon. This ship, the Cape San Diego, is a good tub. Those men work­ ing below deck are working un­ der the Waterman agreement. On deck it is different. The Mate works strictly by the company bible, but he is not a bad egg and is rooting for the SIU. The Captain, Mate and others are okay. If we have a beef, he'll Rsten. Fish Ruby is ship's delegate and is doing a fine job in set­ tling the minor beefs that arise. ABRACADABRA IN ALEXANDRIA While sailing Deck Engineer aboard the SS Zebulon Pike, Waterman, I suffered an injury to my back arid neck. After be­ ing sent to a small hospital in Cuba where I took treatments for two weeks, I was recom­ mended to a specialist by the hospital doctor who could not diagnose the case. When the Captain of the Pike saw this doctor's report he or­ dered me back to the ship, but instead I went to the American Consul to whom I told my story. The Consul took the Old Man down a few notches and I was finally discharged. Another and similar incident occurred aboard the same ship when Brother Saxon, an Oiler, had acute appendicitis. The Old Man refused to lower the motor launch to take him ashore. The Old Man's motto was "If you are sick, fellows, die and prove it." So, if you ever run into this Captain, you had better be in first class shape, , . Roland Wright Active Seafarer Glen; Vinson, OS, who re­ cently paid off the SS Ponce after a run to Havema; was a busy brother during the 1947 Isthmian strike as a member of the highly imjportant Trans­ portation Committee. Casa Grande Cash Went Far Down Cartagena'Way To the Editor: When the SS Casa Grande pulled into Cartagena, Columbia, we passed through a narrow channel, both sides of which still had the old protective forts which helped fend off attacks from pirates such as Henry Mor­ gan, the Spanish and English, etc., into the Bay of Cartagena, up to the oil docks. Even before we secured to the dock, natives in dugouts paddled alongside offering . their wares: native novelties, birds, animals and bottled goods. X "Well," said the Guartermaster. ' "That may be— • » I'll see to it personally, I'll get an AB." He went after a seaman. Who closed the door. And the Skipper quit screamin'— —I'd just like to say: . "It's a lielluva way to close a door." •I ,X-;:?1 To Andrea By DON BROWN Today that girl was in my arms,^"Today was a wonderful day; I realized again her precious' charms. In the same but beautiful way. I thought, O Lord, could this lot be mine. What a happy guy I'd be. With this wonderful girl, with eyes that shine, • Like stars they could be. ' • SALE The occupants of the canoes tried to outshout and out gestulate each other to attract atten­ tion. While the first novelty sold for $3.00, a short .while after the ice was broken the same items were selling for a dollar or less. The natives spoke surprisingly good pidgin English. In the evening we hired a cab to see the town. The town was about ten miles away. The cabbies wanted $5.00 each .way and another $5.00 for the interpreter. The 'fare was the same whether one or ten used the cab. ACCOMMODATIONS GOOD As far as hotels go the Hotel Del Caribe was one of the nicest I've seen in a long time. It's op­ erated by an American outfit. The exchange in town is two pesos for one dollar, which is much more than the bank will give you. Cigars were cheap. I paid a peso and a half for two packets of 25 each, which meant 50 cigars for six bits, American dinero— and they were mild, too. -Novelty souveriirs were the usual run that you get in a tro­ pical country. -It was a nice port. No one tried to clip us. I wouldn't mind going back there. The city was founded in 1553 and has a pqpulation of 100,000. •Bus fare is" six rcents their dough and . practically everyone speaks or understafids' Cnglish, even though they won't admit it. v-'^MuBewisfoinv: We were saying hello, and darl-_ ing goodbye. And with a hurried word about ' love; But wherever we go, I'm willing to believe. It'll be protected from high. above. It's a long lonely road we travel down. To find these things worthwhile. But I found that girl with her eyes of brown. In my heart is imbedded her smile. So maybe the day isn't far away. When her heart shall belong to me. So I'll make a try to see if I Am as worthy of happiness as she. Rardin Thanks Brothers For Remembering Him To the Editor: I should like you to print this letter of thanks to the brothers mentioned below, for the help they-gave, me while I was in the Baltimore Marine' Hospital. These men are: C. H. Cole, G, W. Bichert, R. K. Fox, R. V, Browne, , R. C. Melhert, H. L. Smith, F. A. Bodengen, M. Mupe, J. Dan, E, Marcussen; B. Diebler, R., Haldi, and J. R.. Silva, .Thank you. = • ' Robert Ratdini * �*msm» i rdda?, Januaty 2. 1S48 IV:;.;,;;: Pfe THE SEAFARERS LOG Brau Crew Takes Falmouth By Storm; City Key Theirs Page Eleven' Ship's Delegate Interprets Duties To the Editor: gates. He has no power except the sanitary condition of the that which has been, given , him crew's foc'sles, heads, passageInasmuch as the question: by the membership. ways and showers plus all other What is a ship's delegate, has 3. He is to call all ship's meeti makers deaing with the sanitary been brought up at different ings andsee that they are con| condition of the ship, r times, allow me to give my own ducted properly giving advice interpretation: TEACH THE ROPES 1. He should be duly selected when advice is needed. His pres­ 5. He should hold educational and elected at a regular or special ence is required in serious dis­ ship's meeting. Whenever pos­ putes "between licensed and un­ classes to make old and new sible he should be an oldtimer licensed personnel and he should members familiar with the var­ and know his Union rules as well act as a legal advisor. At no ious functions of organizational time will he be allowed to make matter 'such as acting as chair­ as the agreement. 2. He is your sailing patrolman any jinal ruling without the man, recording secretary, ship's until termination of the vdya_ge sanction of the departmental delegate and learning Roberts Rules of Order. and should, at all times, coop­ delegates or the membership. erate with the department dele­ 4. He is directly responsible for 6. He is to take up—if instruct­ ed— all books twenty-four hours prior to final payoff and turn QUIET CORNER ON THE THIRD DECK them over to shore officials so they may be paid up, stamped and returned to the men at the payoff. 7. His job is entirely voluntary and he should in no way be com­ pensated for his duties. The above is entirely my own interpretation and it is not of­ ficial or binding on anyone. I list them with the hope that crews will take this matter up at their shipboard meetings. Bat them around, revise them, tear them to pieces. Constructive criticism is our best form of ed­ ucation and this, I believe, is an excellent topic for all crews to consider. While the three brothers seated at table talk things over. Andy Lnrier Seafarer jJoe Volpe scans reading matter in recreation room Ship's Delegate of New York Hall. * Moline Victory (Ed. Nofe: Let's hear from the Brother on what they Think of Lorier's views.) /To the Editor: To continue the madcap antics of the Salvador Brau crew Inow take you to Falmouth, England, where, if you remember, kiddies, we were towed after our condens^er.went haywire. It seems that we were to be there 18 hours but it turned out tq be 40 days. We got to be so well known that the people o the town were calling us by our first names. When we walked s by a gin mill it was "Hello, Bill" or "Hi, Johin." If I ever saw a ship .with lovers it was the Salvador Brau. These guys could cop any loving cup offered and could more than hold their own in the field of Tommy Manvilles. When I say lovers, I mean just that. From topside to the engine room the brilliantined Beau Brummels cut neat figures. One of "our boys, whom we affectionately call Porky, can't resist the fairer sex. When he goes ashore he tells the girls "Take my money 'cause I know you love me." Our other man-abouttown Clark, who thinks that means Gable, has the girls all adither. [When he hits the beach the gals swarm to him like bobby soxers. Ah yes, the Brau has more handsome hunks of manhood than Hollywood swimming pool. PECULIAR SPELLING S-7?WO BACtc, . , The girls here in Falmouth G401.S —TMPfSCS ENOOGM OF MB. I are lovely creatures or should vui.! say leaches. They all wanted ro­ mance but they spelled it p-o-u-n-d-s. It got so that every time we went a.shore to see the Captain for a friendly visit he would shake his head "no" at us. could never understand why he did that, after all; a visit is a visit, not pounds or tons. Everytime we made a draw' we spoke o'f tons not pounds. The townspeople were putting up a petition to change the name of Falmouth to Salvador, Brau but a few protested and it didn't go through. ' One of the crew ran for Mayor but lost the race by one vote. I guess his girl friend forgot to vote or was paid off by his rival. Falmouth has a wonderful dance hall called the "Snake Pit" and I do mean snake pit, because when you danced you had to be a snake to dance or wiggle your way through. Yes, gals and gals, that's Falmouth for youWe left one day for Southampton and four hours later we To the Editor: •yvere back. One of the girls told her boy friend that she hoped This is the story of Joseph we would do just that. Conrad. Not" the Joseph'Conrad If any of you, my fine listeners, ever come to Falmouth and known for sea stories such as you want to be honored with the key to the city, just mention the "Lord Jim;" this Conrad couldn't Salvador Brau and it's yours. write anything except "disputed" Parting is such sweet sorrow, said the immortal bard who across overtime sheets. lived not far from Falmouth, and so it was. We finally left this He is the skipper • of the SS paradise of gin and orange for Antwerp. Alcoa Polaris ^ which has just Thanks to Don, one of the messboys who went below and completed a two-months trip in found the ship ready to proceed, we made it to Antwerp without which the skipper made every much difficulty. day an ordeal of misery. / LOOK OUT. ANTWERP Ypu've all seen the kind o: You would think that after 40 days of gay shoreside escapades Captain whose power goes to his we would be exhausted, but when the heaving line was tossed head. Well, that the main ashore- there were at least five guys holding onto the monkey trouble with Joseph Conrad. He fist. Great fellow cupid! thinks he is King Tut and tries Well, we are to sail some time today for the states, we hope. to make, the crew believe it every First we sailed as a coal ship, - then we became a light ship in time he opens his mouth. Falrhouth and now at last we sail as nothing special. To him it's not enough to give Well, I guess I can't , say much more than that about the the helmsman an order, this crew of this ship, although being mostly rum soaks, are swell character has to first whisper it fellows and behave in the SIU manner. I T)vould like to sail with and when the man at the wheel .this kind of a crew all the time. doesn't hear it, he shouts "God Also, on behalf of the crew, I want to thank our Steward, Ray damn it, can't you hear?" Wells who, in spite of all that happened to our iceboxes and food, If this happened once it hap­ did a swell job in the chow department. pened a dozen times. In at least Thanks for listening and I'll see you in the near future. one case the helmsman was in­ 3 Tony Zarraga. Engine Delegate sulted despite carrying out his order. That is only one example of an all-around rotten skipper. He'll stand on the bridge for hours'at To the Editor: When the crew suggests some a time and call the unlicensed new dish to him, he always ' The crew of the SS Thomas places it on the menu; he is an men foul mouthed names. His -Nuttall want to thank Chief oldtimer in our Union and he mates are likewise treated like Steward Thomas Holler for the knows the way to a sailor's dogs. In La Guaira, Venezuela, he ; splendid way he has handled his heart is through good chow. gave the crew passes and a draw , department and above all for the While we are talking about but refused to call for the launch excellent Thanksgiving Dinner chow, we want to thank the on a very flimsy excuse by in­ we air enjoyed. cooks for their splendid cooking. terpreting literally the agreement. This Steward is a 100 per cent On our return home the Steward Officers were permitted ashore • ijlnion man in every way and he took great pride in seeing that biut the unlicensed men wefc is strictly for the crew—on the the ship was brought home in kept aboad. • ' ^lip and off. . clSan ^ and spotless condition. He was the most tight-fisted t When he goes t^ore you will And that is. an important thing in master we ever saw. When is­ find him with his brother mem­ a Steward's department- We all suing a draw he acted as though bers, and he is, at all times^ a gave a vote of thanks to the he were giving the mphey out good sport. The overtime in his Steward for contributing t«» a of his pocket. Logs and threats of logging department , is equally divided pleasant voyage. Were" Witnessed throughout the among all his men. He plays no "^-CieOTge J.-Toxfavorites. • fiS Thoquui IfilttaU voyage; \ In all ' of his actions Polaris Crew Thumbs Down Rough-riding Ship's Master he was aided by a phony chief mate—a two-faced character if there ever was one. The mate would talk nice to the crew and the captain, too, but he'd snap the whip when the captain ordered it and never once showed the slightest degree of independence. In his own quiet way he was just as bad as the old man. NO APPRECIATION Bell to bell from almost the beginning of the trip was the deck gang's schedule. No matter how hard we worked, a good job well done was never appreciated and no incentive whatever was provided for hard and .careful work. Watch out for these two phonies. They'llmot change until they have to and that's up to us. Former crew of Alcoa Polaris Report Good Sailing On McKittrick Hills To the Editor: We are completing the last passage of our present trip, The crew has been a very good one. Capt. Saar has been a fine Master and A. W. Caviness a good Chief Engineer. We are enclosing menus for Nov. 11 and Thanks­ giving Day, which will speak for the Steward and his departmentWe hope we find future crews and ships as good as this one. William Weaver, Eng. DeL Fred Black, Ship's Del. Chester Ritter S. F. Peelers Ernest Affranchino. SUP SS McKittrick Hills (Ed. Note: The menu made our mouths water.) -AND DON*T STOP FOR LIGHTSr Nuttall Galley Gang Tops J mm IS Seafarer Ray Durbin lakes a ride in style in Durban, SeuprvAfric^ Taxiing was -done during a stopover on a reciiHt -fi^ tdaaard the SS Robin Goodfellow. �Pss* Tweliw: TVE SEAFARERS A FESTIVE EVENING—CAVALIER STYLE Sulky Chief Gets Skipp^'s Eggs In Scrambled Crisis To the Editor: On Decembej: 4, due to a shor­ tage of eggs, the Chief Steward posted a notice of rationing of eggs in both'messhalls. Everything went along until December 10 when the Chief Engineer made his appearance in the officers mess. He had the quota of two eggs and then asked for tWo more which the Messman denied him. _The Chief raised his voice and asked for the Captain's eggs which were also denied him due to the Captain's not being pres­ ent. He continued in a loud, ab­ usive voice until the Messman ;went to the Delegate and asked him what to do. The Delegate in turn went to the Chief Steward who, after a few minutes, told him to give the Chief the eggs and then let the Chief argue with the Skip­ per if the latter should make an appearance. The eggs were plac­ ed before the Chief who, in a sulky mood, left them. • BLOW-UP On December 11, yesterday, the Captain complained about a couple of minor discrepancies they'd done was stall us off. He wouldn't listen, and yanked open a drawer where the ladles and spoons were kept and yelled about it, saying there was a lay­ er of dirty paper under the equipment. We then exchanged words and he called us "sons of bitches." This man in our opinion is un­ fit for the role of Captain. He listens to the babyish whines of a man who, rumor has it, has tremendous pull in Mobile and therefore has Chief Engineer's papers. Steve Maerjzko Geo. J. Outran Salvatore V. Caster (Ed. Note: Hey, What's the name of Ihe ship?) Get Your Stohr In The LOG Some mighty interesting stories of shipboard meet­ ings, sea rescues and just plain every day goings-on have been coming in from SIU members out at sea. But the LOG would like -to hear from more of the fellows, because there's more going on that's just as interesting and beneficial to the mem­ bership that we don't hear about. ^ All it takes is for'one oi more of the crew to put it down on paper and send it to the Seafarers Log, 51 Bes* ver St.. New York 4, N. Y. which were false. Today, De­ cember 12, the whole thing came to a blow-up. As follows: At 11:30 A.M., the Captain, We don't care if it isn't Chief Mate, Chief Engineer and First Assistant went to the Cap­ fancy, just jot down the tain's foc'sle and proceeded" to facts and well set thea up in your story. If you have drink, ..At about 18 minutes after 12, any pictures> so much the better — send them along^ they came into their messhall How about doing this right and the Captain was high. We fed them up to and including 20 now, on this trip? There are minutes to one o'clock when the thousands and thousands of three of us,'the undersigned, pro- Union members and their t^ceeded into the messhall to eat. families who'll read your After we had been there a story about your ship and few jminutes, the Captain said shipmates. "something about "some bastards" putting down overtime for cleanFutUe 'Effort ipg brass. /Then he yelled to know who* was the. Delegate. We told him. Then he proceeded to yell about the Stewards Department not putting in eight hours a day as they should. We argued for a while, and then he demanded jthat we leave the messhall and ;eat down below where we belottged—^which we did. Two of the Messmen went in­ to the pantrjr and the third one of us went for the' Steward. The Captain asked the other two •jjirhere that "other bastard" had gone. He and the Chief Engineer fol­ lowed us into the pantry, the Chief obviously enjoying what was going on. The JFirst Assist­ ant came along loo. Shown giving artificial res­ WOULDN'T LISTEN piration t.o ah unidentified pilot ^f/The Captain then proceeded to is Cornelia Deck Delegate Al­ /yell^about water splattered on bert Ulrich. Accident which the bulkhead opposite the pan­ - took the pilot's, life occurred try, We tried to tell him that when the Pilot boat capsized the drain was plugged and that while approaching the Cornelia we had been, asking the Chief off Cuba.. Full account of the and the First to fix it since leav­ acciden:^ was carried in the. ing Penang' 34 days ago. AU LOG .of Dec, 19,^ Jaxuiarr 2, 1948- LOG •'A With full stomachs and light hearts following the , big Thanksgiving Day dinner aboard the Cavalier, the messmen celebrated the occasion with an impfomptu get-together. 'At the left, two unidentified Seafarers—a la Carmen Miranda—do their version of the rhumba to an ecstatic audience. At the right, the boys and their "girls" gather around for crewmember Jim Colder to photograph. The gawiu worn by the ladies were designed by Sophie of Pier 45, New York. Wants Mom. To Know All About His Union Holiday Season In San Juan Sounds Like Old Home Week I To the Editor: Juan for about two weeks. He made the rounds, including the While looking through back is­ Marine Hospital. Blackie shipped sues of the LOG, I got to think­ on the SS Wild Ranger, Water­ ing of past shipmates and friends. man. That guy sure made Wonder where Tex Sorensen Dumbo and almost everyone else is? Haven't heard from him ia. in San Juan wild. Now that over a year. Received a letter San Juan, has returned ijo normal, from Tommy Wheeler, however. guess he will make the Wild. Tommy is married and living in Ranger really wild. Nev/ York City. He claims he Most of the oldtimers have has quit the sea. shipped. Red Morgan is on the; 'Blackie Kane was here in San SS Hurricane. "Boy Smokumn Pipe" Lincoln is on the SS Fran-, BERMUDA SHORE cis, Bull Line, with Dan ButtS' and "Oiler Joe." "Vie Sukenick,. just of the Marine Hospital, is cut of the Marine Hospital, ishere on the beach, and George,. Red" Davis is home with his family across the bay in Catano.Henry O. "Chuck" Limbaugh. has his SIU book here at the San Juan Hall. If he will write Sal; Colls, the book will be sent to.: him. Homer Spurlock is in San Juan doing sketches for the LOG': and painting a portrait now andtt then. Sal Colls is still on the ball keeping things in Puerto Rico running in real SIU style. Please send your fine paper, the publication of the best union, to my mother at the enclosed address. I'm quite anxious for her to get to know what a won­ derful job the Union is doing. I read the LOG eVery time I can get my hands on it. It sure is a swell paper. 'C. D. Solomon&on Great Lakes -District :^ACK TO THE To /he Editor: A SEAFARER SIGHTS BERMUDA "Bound for the shores he loves so well With familiar sights at day or night— Always n trip by sea and Sir Charles.: YiSU be near his romantie isle." -^ir Charles PROMOTION OF PERMITMEN CRITICIZED There seems to be much discontent regarding promotion aboarc| ship. It will be noted that those promoted usually turn out to be permitmen. The beef always comes from bookmen on the beach \^en learning; of such action. I believe this "situation can be efeily remedied my making Shipping Rule 29 read: "Any bookman may be promoted*..." instead of any man. — (Name withheld by request) Inasmuch as permitmen are only allowed days aboard a ship there is small chance of them being proznoted. If they do get a promotion it is because^-they - ook 4he job off the board when book members passed it up. They can't be refused promotion if -nb one else will take the job and they are rated • men. GANG'S ALL HERE Tony "Chinito" Gonzales was in San Juan last week for 'a, few days. The night he left for Ponce I met his Jjrother Pablo in the Texas Bar. Also, met a few more SIU men from Ponce. Pedro Nathan was amorig. thgm. And I met that oldtimer" Bosun, Tony Gonzales who now Serang on the SS Beatrice, a Bull ship. Tony was hfeading for San Truce to attend a ship­ mate's wedding. Meeting a few Great Lakes men lately. Can spot them at once. ' The Midwestern lingo sounds good to mq as you don't* hear it much on deepwater ship3.> Bob Bellevue shipped on the. MV Ponce, loading for South, America. Sidney Day paid off" the Edward Livingston and is still here. Will close wishing all hands a, merry Christmas. Woody Lockwood �efeoSskBs^ If/-' THE S EAF AREHS LOG Friday, January 2, 1948 Page-Thixlaaa By Seafarer Spurlock . •'• yi •• • /f ;; Wh'y . ,, J / (®l. .. .V'AA, • •:•*• .•' '\. •:-. 't;^HA,RLlE' ,/pALME(^ tx V'\ • f Above is eiiother Seafarers' Seafarer, Brother Charlie Palmer. He has been going to sea for the past five years, three years as a member of the SIU. DOUOLA^ "iNVilUS''!'' '' CLAW'SE' N/ The above sketch by Seafar­ ers' artist. Brother Homer Cpurlock, is of Douglas "Smi­ ley" Clausen, who, although just past 2-1 years of age, is rated by his shipmates as a good Union man, both ashore and afloat) Brother Clausen just paid off the Waterman C-2 Morning Light. All the pictures on this page are the work of Spurlock. One of the few ships ope­ rating in the waters around Puerto Jlico, and which is owned ||y Island interests, is the Ponce, at left. This vessel /; normally engaged in transpf ting cement from Ponce, P.R„ 19 Caribbean ports. As per contract, the Ponce is manned by a full SIU' crew. Right now the ship is not in operation, but is expected to resume early in 1948. [1114/ /: I--VVASI#5S: After having spent ttiany delightful months on the beach in San Juan^ Typical Tropical Tramp ships out on the C^eaitftf SkWeAxe. and the above picture shows what he feels like. The unhappy charactd^ in the bow unnamed-lest the bonds of friendship be broken. �333aa5Sjw«f»«*a9«asR ,.;,v.^T v'^;.-r.r..K-:.a<!i%?itfWE4W4««>Ri^r7S?Ti'':T^S KiV.-R iwfl . w- • .'hi'-. .•..•.';'0«V';•; v:-^- : f^^P^^;^;^^;i:O?V••- V^ : V t^flioA Fourteen TH^ !SEAF ARE RS Friday. January 2. 1948 LOG ' '''-li BUUXTIN W>;1 H I Unclaimed And Retroactive Wages American Liberty Steamship Corporation 75 West Street, New Yoric, New York $10.24; Robert Gibson $10.62; R. $12.12; Andrew Thompson, $4.98; SS Frank Dale John Ellis,* $2.83; Paul Shook, Jimmie J. Cotton $5.67; R. Abbey $13.63; W. Carey $9.81; $2.59; Victor B. Cooper, $1.37; Al­ Clifford Unfleet $18.25; Granville Rawan $7.37j A. S. Polverento Newman $11.66; Harold Pough fred K. Johnson, $5.94; Anthony SS KNOX VICTORY BOSTON $7.72. $14.12; Nils Finnborg $15.57; J. Madora, $257.97; W. H. Keller, R. Raia, $1.00. S. Furtado. $3.00; J.E. Goeller. $l.00f O. Johanisson, $2.00'; J. Auslitz, $1.00] SS' Charles Hull Stanley Seltzer $15.32; Anthony $1.37; Joseph Sofia, $11.02; Joseph p. Andersen, $2.00; W. Lewis. $2.00; J. Nasta, $324.25; Joseph T. BergNEW YORK R. T. Fitts $93.94; W. P. Grab- Pitton $14.21; George Crosstopher Zlach. $1.00; H F. Kruzzewski. $3.00]" bauer, $198.75; William J. MasINDIVIDUAL DONATIONS enauer $0.94; F. W. Mays $0.17; $14.64; K. Christopher $15.91; F. LaGuardia. $2.00. A. Govastez $5.08; F. Wolenski Thomas Moriartz $13.63; Jos. tine, $185.25; Jesse D. Wiggins, , R. L. Moran, $5.00; M. H. McCIauflin, SS SEA TRADER Simmons $18.59; Robert McGrath $108.75; Woodrow H. Bowman,' $4.00: Anthony Moshak, $5.00; Walter J. T. O'Conner, $3.00; W. B. Aubrey, $4.67; R. 'Gibson $3.45. $15.57; Leonard Pigg $18.08; Al­ $108.75; George H. Elledge, $371.- Mueller, $2.00; R. Lester, $3.00: L. $!,00-; E. Johanggnn, $2,00; Ri A. SS Leo J. Duster Williams, $3.00. Hobson. $1.00; N. F. Arsenault. $2.00;' fred Bliksmar $18,333; Richard 75; Anthony J. Konstansek, H. M. Hockersmith. $2.00: J. J. RodrU • SS BULL RUN Knute Hjelmas $11.03; Erik Nelson $9.16; Arthur Lutz $11.50; $224.25; Alton C. Kennedy, $212.'g;uez, $3.00. Lindkrist $3.12; Jos. Bourjeois Wm. Vandenburg $10.73;' Mag­ 62; Howard J. Gouldy, $185.25; F. E. Horlong, $1.00. SS AFOUNDRIA $2.10; Burton Hirshfield $2.85; nus Lovgres $10.14; John Chior- Robert J. Mansfield, $116.25; J. J. Thompson, $1.00; B. Llahez. Gerret De Bot $35.76; Sigvard ros $9.16; Peter McCormack Charles P. Warpup, $116.25; Leon $!.(»; L. Movall, $2.00; B. L."Bryan, Richardson $2.51; Benjamin Vin­ I $7.85; Leon Kopczuski $7.85; T.White, $116.25; Frank Girardi, $2.00; B. Stalsworth. $2.00; T. C. cent $37.15; Alston Henderson I John Abrams $7.85; E. Zakcyew- $99.38; Michael Trakalos, $99.38; Rigby, $3.00; R. G. Kimes, $5.00; F. MARTIN SKREE WEFALD $3J74; Carl A. Berg $2.92; Geo. ski $7.42; Joe McConn $0.79; Andrew A. Branicky, $99.38; Wil- J. Soss, $2.00; E. L. Blanton, $1.00; J. Sanlouzans, $2.00; C. Lass, $2.00. Stanter .$3.34; Ernest McCaskil Clyde Mariner $0.73; R. E. Win- fold B. Loll, $118.13; Jack ComContact your, fathejt^at Hawley, SS ALCOA CAVALIER $2.50; Geo. Mackey $3.25; Donald an $0.73; Roy D. Roberts $0.64; ins, $99.38; A. L. Murtagh, .72; C. Sousa, $1.00. Miniiesota. Short $3.54; Elmer Jones $2.15: Robert Beale $0.64; Joseph G. L. Power, $18.48; Louis J. SS JOHN SWEtT 4 4 4 Columbus Hitchcock $26.68; Jo­ Thomas $2.51; John Rumarzi Lackovich, $44.76; C. E. Bellen- J. Laycock, $2.00; O. B. English. VINCENT PARILLI seph Hall $2.00; Alfred Marcet $0.74; Larry Key $0.74; John ger, .09; Peter L. Lbpez, $58.13; $2.00; B. Czeck, $1.00; V. E. Joyce. John DeNinno reports your $2.00; J. L. Zaring,' $2.00; J. B. Kidd, $2.57; Hugh Hallman $2.57; Wil­ Chan $1.86; James Lum $0.87; Clifford E. Brown, $7.64; Arthur $2.00; S. Trzcinski, $1.00; Luigi Basso, mother is very ill. liam Cogswell $3.14; Wm. Mac- Kerns Jew $0.74; Jos. Baldric Manhood, $15.84. $3.00; J.-Callis, $2.00; J. E. Kristianson, 4 4 4 Donald $1.96; Mike King $1.96; $1.49; Kenneth Bastian $0.64; $3.00. J. A. ROZMUSZ SS Albert S. Burleson SS NOONDAY James Norfleet $36.56; Lish Tay­ Daniel Clifford $0.64; R5y McYou are requested to write Harry W. Aarcnsen, $6.46; Ole C. J. Hyrny, $1.00; M. Rzenkowicz, lor $0.87; James Bradley $3.45; Bride $0.64; C. C. Mecurer $1.55; Mrs. J. A. Rozmusz, 2128 Avenue $2.00; P. V. Larsen, $4.00; A. F. Rolley, Claude Boling $3.76; Merrymen John Wessels $1.06; George Gon­ S. Pederson, .76; John H. Banner, $2.00; J. W. Arellanos, $1.00; H. E. N, Galveston, Texas.Johnson $3.43; John Gardner zalez $8.00; R. A. Gruber $211.67 .14; Klaus Wassi $1.79; 'M. Niel- Dearen, $1.00; J. F. Fiesel, $2.00; C. E. 4 4 4 son, $1.72; W. Haugh, $1.37; John Kull, $2.00; A. Teeter, $1.00; R. L. $3.43; Walter Brown'$3.48; James EDWARD E. CASEY Dover, $1.37; Costa Sovelius, McKenzie, $2.00; T. McCarthy, $2.00; SS King Hathaway Carter $2.35; James Kelly $1.38; Your brother, James, asks you $45.78; Joseph E. Gerian, .72; R. G. Kasprzyk, $2.00; D. D. LaCruz, Richardson $1.68; Walter Albert Kjell Goth $18.67; Fred Pit­ Thue, $13.27; L. Jackson, $29.02; $2.00; A. F. Smith, $3.00; T. Baker, to get in touch with him, care of ; Groski $1.79; Bunny- Amizata man $2.73; E. Ebbert $3.48; D. $2.00; A. Ix. $2.00. Security Steel Service, 758 North :$20.08; James Linnon $0.81; Glen Bissett $19.53; J. W. Lunkous John Dover, .47; Jacob ^ Bean, SS EMILIA Ogden Avenue, Chicago 22, 111. S Tudor $0.86; Michael Martucci $1.70; Wm. Jones $1.70; R. Fig- $7.54; A.' Gonzales, $8.91; Joseph B. Watson, $1.00. SS SUZANNE i$3.89; Robert Rooney $26.50; uerora $17.33; H. W. Walls $6.75; McVickel^, $2.16; Alex R. WillisSHERMAN^ N. UTTINGER Pearce, $1.00; R. D. Scott, $1.00; Wm. Salzwedel $25.35; Gillis Andre Aubin $2.51; Joseph Ro- ton, $39.59; Edward Gardner, L. LG.T. Franco, $1.00. Contact your brother George Smith $24.26; Ralph Frey $26.09; billard $1.88; Charles F. Mac- $32.65; John N. Craddock, $3.50;. SS A. CLAY W. Uttinger, Box 492, Redding^ Edward H. Spoorier, $26.00; BonaClyde Hotis $24,22; John WalkM. Realland, $2.00; C. G. Peterson. _Q Daniel $11.83; ' Lloyd Warden California. ventura Hoggia, $10.31; R. A. Pet­ $2.00; J. Antoniades, $3.00,; D. W. -er $23.41; John Jones $3.00; Svend Aage Hoist $3.00; 4 4 4 Richard Alston $2X^22; Wm. Bertil Hager $3.00; Leo P. Cur- tis, $30.52; John Ellis, $1.60; M. BaFry, $3.00; H. Childs, $2.b'0; F. E. CHARLES DEAN White, $2.00; J. T. Fiddler. $2.00; J. Jacinto, $1.60; Robert L. Lord, Brooks $25.23; Horace Byrd ran $3.00; Roy M. Joplia $5.55; A. Wernboe, $5:00; F. S. Borkowski, Contact Harold Weaver care of $26.00; Webster Stanley $24.74; D. Bisett $3.00; J. Bpatty $3.85; $2.40; Lauro Morales, $1.60; Sher­ $2.00; R. A. Grunder, $2.00; A. Vatapthe Norfolk HaU, 127 Bank man J. Murphy, $16.80; Gus Green $26.92; Garfield Philip zvela, $1.00; G. Semro, $3.00; R. EneaF. Symthe $3.37; J. Merrier $3.10; Street, Norfolk; Va. carnacion, $1.00. Lopez, .80; N. L. Hughes, $10.18; $26.35; Delmar Shuck Jones Wm. J. Collins $2.87; Bertie HaSS SMOKY HILLS '4 4 4 T. J. Toups, Jr., .94. James Hostettler $25.95; V$26.34; gen $2.87; Geo, Ford $2.12; Rob­ J. Mazzocchi, $2.00_^ C. " J. Roblee, JERRY E. ANDERSON Richard Tuberik $25.75; Clarence ert Gillette $1.96; James Winget SS Lloyd S. Carlson $2.00; . J. Hederson, $4.00. JAMES R. ANDERSON , Wallace $23.28; John Turner $1.96; Erwin Plank $1.96; Jarrel Zol Harvey, $2.06; Jos. A. SS ANTINOUS Your mother wants you to E. J. Laskowski, $1.00; W. G< $23.66. Clark $1.96; Haskell Bagley $1.96 Wyatt, $1.62; Mato Rossi, $25.76; Schoenborn, $2.00; T. Moncho, $1.00; know that the telephone number SS F. T. Frelinghuysen Richard Cody $1.96; John L. Nu­ Jeff B. Ross, $4.85; Eyerett Wal­ H. Poulin, $2.00; V. R. Tallberg, $2.00; at home is now Lockport, Illinois, L. Dolan $91.35; A. Gapinski gent $1.70; John C. Clement ker, $11.52; . Zeph H. Foster, B. C. Shipman, $1.00; R. J. Maley, 822-M. $229.25; J. Andreasson $239.60; $1.70; Leo P. Curran $1.70; $25.06; Donald W. Johnstone, $1.00; D. C. Reynolds, $4.00; P. C.­ W. W. Grant $5.08; Graham Thomas Goodsen $5.82; P. Wan- $5.76; Wah Den Young, $27.36; L. Adrian, $1.00; F. Paul, $1.00; J. RAYMOND C. FAHERTY Pineiro, $2.00; (J. Stepanchuk, $1.00; Scaife $2.53; Barney Heuken loupulo $4.33; E. Doherty $3.37; D. Chandler, $27.36; ?. Collard, O. N. Peltomaa, $3.00; U. Pipinen. You are requested to get in $2.75; Leroy M. Dolan .$201.26; Andrew Hoegh $3.10; G. M. $7.43; R. DeGraw, $8.39; N. Ron- $2.00: A. Amelia, $3.00; P. Lohse. touch with the m.anager, .Western Wm. F. Smarz $30.31; Woodron Blackstock $2.32; Koljun Lua ley, $322; Wladyslaw Mronzinski, $2.00; M. DeNicole, $1.00; L. Buga- Union, 40 Broad St., New York. De Haven $15.31; Claude Adams $2.48; R. M. Jopin $2.00; J. A. $8.17; Ernest Graw, $14.00; Joa- jewski, $I.OO;_M. Trocha, $1.00; N. Bos$1.73; Louis Perez $1.95; R. P. Yeakel $2.00; Daniel Sissett $2.00; quim Maxine, $4.00; George N.* sanyi, $IO.OO;'H. Ward, .$2.00. , ISTHMIAN STRIKE Durgin $1.56; J. T. Ruhl $1.43; Teddy Toheasson $2.00; Svend Prevost, $68.68; Donald R. Nich­ DONATIONS Harry Cohn $1.77; J. Kerrigan A. Hoist $2.00; Robert Meadow olson, $63.80; David A. Allen, Jr., A. Tavares, $5.00; R. P. Kunec, $1.16; K. C. Hansen $1.06; E. P. $1.98; Adolph Becker $1.98; Clif­ $9.00; Genn R. Buimett, $13.70; Andrew Messelhauser has lost $10.00; H, Spencer. $25.00; P. WilHa, O'Brien $0.98; W. W. Grant $0.98; ton Wilson $2.49; Lloyd E. War­ B. A. Lucas, $12.16; Joseph Wing, $18.00; J. Lovett. $6.00; A. Ferrer, R. C. Raivey $0.98; D. H. Ikert den $2.32; Grady D. Dail $2.32; $6.34; Richard Morris, $7.94; Mur­ his seaman's papers, passport and $5.00; G. A. rummer. $10.00; C. Gordon. $0.98; W. Murry $0.98; Charles Julius Oswalt $1.98; Louis Cohn ray Kanter, $4.66; Emerson other papers. If found, forward $20,00; Wm. Robey. $15.00; H. Gearda. E. Shaw $0.85; Alex Sawicki $1.70; Garland R. Willen $1.70; Napier, $1.33; K. M. Filsebakki, them to him care of Central Ma­ $10.00; F. Landmeyer. $10.00; S. G, $0.85; John Cottman $0.85; Ped­ Chas. Meyers $1.70; Le Roy Frai- $12.66; Willis W. Wright, $37.79; ternity Hospital, 1831 Grand Con­ Kurosz, $25.00; G. Kries. $25.00; R. L.. Moran, $5.00; J. Magyrossy. $10J)0; 5. ro L. De France $1.00; A. V. ser $1.70; John R. Beatty $3.70; Earl H. Turner, $24.22; Wm. Mc- course, Bronx 53, N. Y. P. Henry. $10.00; Wm. W. Skyberg, 4- ' S. ib ' " Marauder $1.00; Gaston E. Roupe Jack Redman $0.58; L. F.^Blan- Namenie, 42489; Charles Corbin, H. Wm. Thorn. $10,00; C Ayala. EDDIE C,_JARHETT 1 $10.00; $1.00; A. R. Bliksvar $1.00; E. kenblecker $0.64; Robert E. Long $38.93; James E. Downer, $14.06; $10.00; Robt. Morton, $25.00; G. S. Your book and papers are be­ Lynch, $5.00; W, J. Rushinaki, $10.00; L. Mercer $1.00; John Fritz $1.00; $0.53; Andrew Hough $1.54; Harold T. Johnson, $5.41; Fred S. Nils Bengston $1.23; Herbert Louis L. Owens $0.87; D. E. Goldsborough, $11.44; Harold ing hel(i for you in the New J. A .VanBuakirk, $10.00. Carlson $0.99;-B. W. Hardacher Sanders $2.01; H. A. Bishop Mantel, $11.94; Eugene Mantel, York Headquarters office, 6th $1.24;-Geo. A. Wolf $1.16; Curtis $3.39; K. Justesen $3.39; Bertil $5.41; Roger W., Mathews, $6.38; floor, 51 Beaver Street, N. Y. Hancock $1.16; Harry J. English P'. O. Hager $8.54; Francis Smy- James L. Reynolds, $9.24; Sil­ 4-. 4 t JOSEPH ALOYSIUS , $0.42; W. W. Foley $0.99; Helga the $2.58; Clifton Wilson $3.07. vester J. Panellar $14.92; Charles SPAULDING W. Thomley, $2.20; Erbie Smith, Noord $1.05; C. Bryant $0.85; J. SS Cecil N. Bean $1.80; Edward H. Spooner, $8.64 Your seaman's papers are be­ C, Baxter $0.85; Larue, P. Binder S. Ferguson, $2.84; Roy White, $7.59; John .W. Yar- ing held for you in the 4th floor $10.31; A. W. Thompson $0.64; yne, $3.55; Allan G. brough, $9.64; George H. Neilsen, baggage room. New, York Hall, John Beregeria $0.2?; A. Jenn­ Elbert Swindell, $3.59. • ings $0.42; Samuel Starleper 51 Beaver Street, N. Y, PERSONALS '• i',' ' NOTICEi •-'ii V| m �Fifliday. Jiattua:?y 1, 1848 TME i^AFARems laG Page Fifteen Hart, Gordon F. 2.34 Green, Vincent P. ....—........ 2.64 Hart, Harry 32.27; Greene, Alfredo Augusto.. 24.46 Hart,' James 6.34 • Green, Clayton 13.86 Hart, Ralph W 33.19 'I Greene, Emmet W. , .02 Hart, Robert S 2.89 i < Greene, Harry H. ...:.. 5.23 Harten, James N 1.64 " ^Green, J«rry Paul 7.94 Hartenstein, L 1.98 ! Green, R. R 1.40 Harth, R .'. 45 , Greenlee, Harold W. 13.79 Hartley, Jack .69; Greenslitt, James R 1.58 Hartline, James G 4.95;;: Greentree, C 4.27 Hartman, George H 9.95. , Greenway, Kenneth 4.57 If Hartnett, Michael J • .59 . Greenwood, Chas. O ; 5.16 Harton, Don C 96 Greer, James M 69.27 HartseU, Thomas Edwin .... 2.23 r Gregoire, Joseph David .... 1.24 Hartwig, John E 3.17 / Gregorie, Anthony Joseph .04 Hartz, J. J 42.00 j Gregory, Benjamin F 8.95 Harvey, David 6.13 Greig, John Sidney 79.41 Harvey, George 6.01 Grenier-Guild, Maurice G. 28.28 Harvey/Henry J 9.37 Grepp, Paul 2.81 Harvey, Morrise E 14.95 Gresham, Robert L.;^. 9.60 Harvey, Zol B 3.71 32.66 12.14 Hardert, Kenneth L Gresham, T. F. 193.28 Guerrera, Antonio 58.05 Hall, Kenneth B Harzold, Henry Joseph .... 1.48 5.79 1.87 Hardgrave, Lloyd H Grey, Erdmann W 25,60 Guerrero, Daniell .TT... 11.6G Hall, Lawrence Hassard, Howard William 2.75 Hargrave, Royal 11.09 8.17 Lawrence J. Gribin, Morris .89 Guest," Francis L 1.40 Hall, Hassen, A 4.20' 1.19 89 Hardgrove, John W Griffen, Timothy F 20.53 Guidroz, Earl A '. 9.15 Hall, Mason Hatch, Avery L 35.22 Hardin, M :. 5.92 Nimrod J. HaU, Griffen, Chas. L 5.37 Guidry, Albeft R 1.981 8.83 Hatch, Clifford 3.31 69 Harding, Harry E 60.00 Griffin, Gerald N. .60 Guild, Roy M 2.34 Hall, Robert A. Hatch, Henry D 1.72 01 [ Harly, Bob "J 8.26 Griffin, James R 1.66 Guillard, Alered 3.35 Hall, Sam y Hatch, Marion S 1.44 John E ' 32.10 Hardy, J..E 3.63 HaUe, Griffin, John L., Jr 1.00 GuiUermo, Vidal .46 Hatcher, John A 69 1.42 Hardy, Merwyn C 1.79 Griffin, Joseph —^8.95 Guillory, Hurley 37.98 Hallebough, Charles Hatcher, Willie E 01 3.55 j Hardy, Will I ; 85 Griffin, Louis M 27 Guillory, Cournist P. 41.98 Halleran, John A Hattaway, Edward A 4.26 .46 Hart, Frederick P 6 67 Griffin, -Ralph 4.55 Guilott, Ernest J J)1 Hallman, Elmer Ellsworth Hauber, Robert VfHUam .. 108.86 7.90 Hare, J : 30.11 Griffith, Cecil R 2.56 Gulbransen, Thorleif 24.32 Hallman, Hugh R Hauck, Louis H. 3.29 5.13 4.67 Hare, Joseph Griffith, Claude G 7.13 Guliett, Flint C 40 Halloway, Peter Haukeland, Ingold S 8.61 :..l.. 4.20 17.58 ] Harman, Edgar Griffith, James P. , 12.91 Gumine, James 1.72 Hallowell, John J Haukins, John 1.05 Edgar "4.20 Harman, Hals, Johannes 2.13 Griffith, Phonzo E 12'.78 Gumren, Ed. Gregory .... 2.77 Hauptman, E 45 11 29.00 Harmen, Terry S. Grijalya, Francisco 15.22 Gunderson, C 45 Halsey, G. K. Haussell, John C 2.64 33.00 1.40 Harmon, Archie Grimes, Porter G 11.20 J Gunn, Franklyn R 1.44 Halsinger, J. T Hauter, Dale W 89 Harmon, D. J 18.03 Halstead, Chas. F. 1.78 Grimmer, Herman Charles .02iGunn, Michael F. 2.63 Hawkins, G. R 3.46 17.74 59 Harnish, Fred Alvin 9.26 Ham, Alvin M Grimsley, William 18.97 Gupton, George R. Hawks, Richard 12.14 III Harodecky, 94 R. Hamaty, Elton J 4.76 74 I Grisillo, S. D ' 1.60 Guresby, J. Hay, William G 26.07 12.60 f 8.77 Harper, Harry H. Grist, Wallace 16.00 Gurganos, Jay 21.21 Hamby, Clyde Hayden, D. W 5.50 32.26 34 Harrell, Frederick M Grizzall, Frank J. 9.21 Gurskie, Alexander 49.17 Hamby,. David Hayes, Claude 13.54 20.00 8.25 Harrell, Paul Grohmann, Haruy F. 6.88 Gussigs, John H 15.47 Hambleton, James H Hayes, George L. Jr 15.16 7.60 27 Harrell, James M Gros, Chester C. 4.21 Gustavson, Walter 25.19 Hambrick, C. V Hayes, Geo. R 4.58 3.33 2.64 Harris, C. H Gross, Ernest E. 7.71 Gustilo, Jose 14.63 Hames, Joseph H., Jr Hayford, Julian D 1.67 .02 '.... .94 Harrington, Ire Warren, Jr. Gross, Jacob 4.51 Gustin, Joseph 1.65 Hamilton, B Haylock, Claude 6.61 Harris, Charles F 46 37.92 1.06 Hamilton, Calvin, L Grossnicklaus, Wm. A 1.40 Guthrie, Arthur R Haynes, C 01 1.60 95.94 Harris, Charles J. 6.09 Hamilton, Harry A Grout, Quentin N. 3.12 Guthrie, Bobbie B Haynes, George A 24 2.93 1.48 Harris, Elwyn Grover, Bruce C .*. 59 Guthrie, J. P 2.23 Hamilton, Harvey D Haynes,^ Herb V 15.34 Harris, Henry N 76.85 Hamilton, Paul E. 1.481 3.73 Gruber, Andrew J 28 Gutierrey, Allerto B Haynes, Spark 01 8.53 1.54 ] Harris, James B 2.34 Hamm, Bert Lee Grunder, Roy A 1.40 Gutierrez, Robert M Haynes, Woods M 3.94 1.48 1.42 Harris, James E 2.79 ^ Hamm, F. J. Guedcs, Arthur .S, • 4.72 Gutowski, Zigmund Hayta, Lewis 1.37 Harris, James R 16.13 Hammer, Francis E. 13.03 14.24 Guenther, William ...*. 13.96 Gutzman, Walter C Hay ton, William N. 18.19 16.34 41.00 Harris, Jessie R 10.66, Hammett, F. A Giierard, Robert S 47 Gutzweiler, Wm Hazelwood, Clarence S 1.06 1.79 7.50 Harris, Louis Henry 84.39 Hammon, Marvin Lee Guerin, J. J .; 73.64 Guy, Grady H Heal, Phillip G 20.99 1.44 Healy, Eugene .^. 25.66 Harris, Marion L 2.88 Hammond, Dirvon D Gwartney, I 6.49 5.94 3.88 Harris, Morgan A 4.62 Hamond, James Gwyn, Robert L Healy, T 24.98 1.48 3.23 -Hamot, Eugenicz J 4.13 Harris, Robert Lee Gynikisnya, S Heard, Fred G. 5.15 5.69 Hampshire, Roland M 3.26 Harris, Theodore F. H Heard, J 4.21 2.39 BALTIMORE ....14 North Gay St. Haag, John E 23.87 Harris, Walter H. .. 10.11 Hampson, James Heath, C. G 22 Calvert 4S39 9.29 Wayne F. .. 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The following is a list of unclaimed wages and Federal Old Age Benefit over-deductions now being paid by the Mississippi Steamship Com­ pany covering the period up to December 31, 1946; Men due money should call or write the company office, 501 Hibernia Bldg., New Orleans, La. All claims should be addressed to Mr. Ellerbusch and include full name. Social Security number, Z number, rating, date and place of birth and the address to which the money is to be sent. SlU HALLS Notice To All SUI Members �'/r,-5t''.t«55K'-^;cP liWiiJiJiyiu!. THE SEAFARERS Page Sixteen I; -Jp ;5: l/flSiii...; 'i'r • - LOG y-rFriday. January^, 194l WIM1- h' • ttWHK lii'i QUESTION: What do you consider to be the SEAFARERS' outstanding accomplishments during the year 1947? EARL T. BROWN. 2nd Cook: h i '-• . Our Union accomplished much during the past year. Everyone will agree on that. To me it seems that the victory over the big Isthmian company was our biggest and most important vic­ tory for the year. It showed that we have the organizing machin­ ery to tackle any waterfront job. that unorganized seamen want ^e Seafarers. We got a lot more Jobs on our Hiring Hall boards because of this victory. Other fmportant Union gains for the year were the "wage increases eni" the new Halls in Mobile and New Orleans. G. J. SMITH, Wiper: Our outstanding accomplish­ The Union's drive for better ment was the signing of Isth­ wages and conditions was an mian to a Hiring Hall contract, ' outstanding achievement. _ While and later the signing of'a full 'we ^d wonders in other fields, SIU contract with all the condi­ such as aiding striking AFL and tions we enjoy aboard our reg­ 'ciO unions, we made sure that ular contracted ships. We have 'our lot was improved also. We also done a fine job in the Cities gained two wage boosts during Service fleet—another outfit they the past year — something few said could not be organized. Our unions did. Aboard our ships, in work in gaining several new the Stewards Department, the companies and many hundreds companies now must furnish all more jobs during the past year cutlery and uniforms. Some of is far and away the biggest them did it before, but now they achievement in maritime organi­ all must supply these tools. zing. We have continued to grow That's a big step forward in im­ when other outfits have stood proving shipboard working con­ ditions. still. OLIVER LEWIS. Night Ck.&Bk.: ROBERT E. LANSDELL, OS W^ il-. JAMES WALKER, Nt. Ck.-Bkr4 H. SLITTS, Chief Electrician: Maybe it's because .1 was ac­ "Eops on my list is the org.antive-in the Isthmiem strike, but izing job done- among the un­ Z feel the winning of the Isth­ organized men and companies. mian company was among the We should bo proud of the men most outstanding Union accom- who organized the companies we jdishments for 1947. The SIU's gained — they made it possible all-out organizing drive was an­ for the Union to grow stronger. other important step. .Altogether, The volunteer and shoreside orthe Union made a lot of progress gan^rs proved themselves to be during the past year. We won the oackbone of the Union. The aeveral wage increaMs. We add­ I achieving of a contract with Isth­ ed a bunch p'f .new companies to mian showed that, our organizers our list of contracted outfits. 'did a job where other unions /These are important because they failed. If we keep organizing at ere -all aimed at getting more the pace of 1947 we will have |obs^ for the membership and nothing • to worry about during, the Union^Mnggest job the.coming years. iENE PEPIH. Carpenter: The chief accomplishment of the Seafarers International Union during the year 1947 was the winning of new contracts which gave us the highest wages and best conditions in the' maritime industry. Second is the signing of the Isthmian ccmtract. and the great strides the Union has made in organizing. During the war we had lots of jobs, but when the war ended nnd shipping died down, we lost quite a few of those berths. Our organizing canipaign has helped 'to take up the slack, and we should do even better in the future. • • • -, -'J V, < .'i.- ,-. B. EDWARDS, Ass't Cook: If there was anything bigger ^ than the Isthmian contract • •1; *. guess I didn't hear about it. Of. course, I liked the five per cent raise we got. That raise came ijtt very handly and was very pleas­ ant. but I don't see how it com­ pares with the Isthmian agreetnent. For one thing, look at all those jobs. • About 3.000, I heu. That's a lot of Union strength for the futur.e. Thai's the kind of strength we're going to have-so the Union organization can con­ tinue to back up the membership. ' il - V i!| JOS. CAMPOREALE. 2nd Cook: SEYMOUR WALLACE. AB: No question about it.,the big­ To my mind, the victory in gest thing we did was to g®f fhat Isthmian was the biggest thing final agraement with Isthmian. I the SIU accomplished during organized on Isthmian ships for 1947. I know how big it was be­ 16 months and know what it cause I ^was an organizer last menns. The new conditions -are winter aboard the SS Archer. Of making the Isthmian oldiimers course, winning Isthmian Wasn't really Union conscious — and the only thing the Union did. making the officers' that way. That five per cent increase was too. Things are going to be a pretty good. The fact that living little different from what ttey standards aboard all SIU. ships were. Another thing is the job are better thanlh plenty of shore the SIU has been doing in Can­ jobs as a result of SIU activity ada. I sailed, in some Canadian throughout the year is pretty im­ ships before I joined the SIU. I portant, too. .JBut the Isthmian hear those ships have Iwett^et- contract- gives the Union' solid ting^Jbetter aljl year.. / strength. • • By and large I'd say that the Isthmian Strike and contract Were our greatest achievements 4uring the pa^t year. Winning j a strike over su(di a large or- i/. ganization would be enough in jitself, but the contract we sue- ,) ceeded in gaining guarantees us ;> more jobs for the future and j good security for some time to come. Also this year We main­ tained high standards of disei^ j pline and seamanship aboard, ouir'^ contracted vessels, and pul a stop to the performors and gachouni^. ; Last, but not Ibaist, we shoidd/ mention the Hallt which wo bought.. in' NoW Orleans and � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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X pIQ Tallying jcommittae peginsCount No. 2 NEW YORK. N. Y« FRmAY, JANUARY 9. 1948 CitiesService NLRB Voting Rears Close CHECKING AND DOUBLECHECKING NEW YORK — The heaviest voting in SIU history ended oji December 31, when balloting tor Atlantic arid Gulf District offi­ cials for 1948 wa3 concluded. Practically all ports reported a great number of votes being cast. ^ The complete- tallying of the votes started as soon as balloting ; jended, and the results of the Section, plus a report of the Bal­ lot Tallying Committee, will be submitted to the next member­ ship meeting and will be carried in next week's issue of the LOG. ' The members of the Commit­ tee are Red Whidden, Jimmy Stewart, Pedro Peralta, Les Ames, Sam Luttrell, Matt Fields, iPaddy McCann, Paul Parsons, and Frank Smith. Although the final results for the entire election will not be obtainable until all Branches are heard from, nevertheless, the Committee states that from in­ complete reports, more votes were cast in this election than in any previous balloting for of­ ficers since the inception of the Union. The heavy voting is a tribute to the Seafarers belief in real trade union democracy. The SIU belongs to the membership, and the members take their respon­ sibilities seriously. Toward Cooperation • Another great stride to­ ward international coopera­ tion and good will was taken in Berlin by the Russian Army newspaper "Red Star." which reports with a straight face, that U. S. garrisons are manned by "selected cut­ throats. spies and diversionists." These not-jusl-a v e r a g e GIs. as we back home are led to believe, are reinforced by "fascist displaced persons hastily granted American citizenship." The paper further charges that these men are guilty of rape, kidnapping and murder ' of German civilians. They also are not above abducting Russian officers and men for interrogation, the paper re­ ports. The activities of American troops in Berlin, the Red Star maintains, have the sanction of the United States administration. Counting Seafarers' votes in New York ii the Headquarters Tallying Committe. Around the table from left to right are "Red" Whiddea (foreground). Jimmy Stewart. Pedro Peralta. F. F. Smith (standing), Les Ames. Committee Ciairman Sam Luttrell (standing). Matt Fields. Patty McCann. Paul Parsons. Mines Still Peril Mershant Seamen The shooting war ended in August, 1945, when the Japanese Government surrendered, but it would be hard to convince mer­ chant seamen that the war is over. Latest ship to face the still existing dangers of stray mines was an American freighter which was enroute from Hamburg to London. In a message to the home office in New York, the Skipper of the vessel * wired, "Magnetic mine apparently ex­ ploded under bottom aft hull. Machinery apparently damaged. Will advise later." No casualties were reported among the crew of fifty. The Dutch Coast Guard at Terschelling, Frisian Island, said it had received a message from the vessel stating that the crew had been able to repair damages and immediately assigned a tug to accompany the vessel to London. To add to the dangers of stray mines, high seas around the , British Isles caused an Italian freighter to go aground on the Goodwin Sands, and a fishing trawler and a railway steamer to run aground off the coasts of a 65-foot cannery tender, struck Norfolk and Dumbartonshire, re­ a reef and broke up in the : pounding surf. spectively. In another quarter of th6 globe I It's really unnecessary to add a nine or ten gale-buffeted cast­ , moral to the foregoing. While aways clung to a rocky point of the shipowners pile up profits, the Alaska peninsula awaiting the merchant seamen take the rescue by a Navy- tug and a risks. Then ask for a wage in­ Coast Guard clipper. The cast­ crease and hear the operators aways have been stranded for plead dire poverty. almost a week after their ship. Some system, eh? SIU Action Brjngs Relief Te Allen Union Members The SIU is making successful strides 'in easing the problem posed for alien seamen by the current slack in shipping. Spe­ cial Services Representative Joseph Volpian announced at an informal membership meeting in the New York Hall last Wednes­ day. MOP©, than 300 Seafarers filled the recreation room to par­ ticipate in an open discussion on the alien seamefl question. Volpian pointed out that the although the problem is an im­ portant one, it is relaHvely slight within the SIU, as is borne out by the figures. While the present governmen­ tal ruling allows 25 per cent of a ship's crew to be composed of aliens, it was revealed that less than 10 per cent of the Union membership have alien status. In announcing the Union's handling of the problem, the SIU Special Services • Representative said that significant success had been registered in securing co, (Contitmed Page 7) On January 20 the election to determine a bargaining agent for the unlicensed pensonnel of the. Cities Service fleet will come to an end and, unless the company is successful in stalling, the Sea­ farers International Union will soon after be certified. This election was to have ended on November 20, but two CS ships, the Lone Jack and the French Creek, were on the shuttle run between the coast of France and the Persian Gulf, and the voting period was extended for sixty days. The French Creek is due in on January 19 and, according to National Labor Relations Board precedent, will be voted that ^day or the next. s However, from all reports, the'. Lone Jack will not arrive in any port in the continental limits of the United States by the time the extension period ends, and it is rumored that the company jwill ask for a further delay. If this happens, the SIU will take a firm stand against such tactics.. The company could very easily arrange to keep the lione Jack in the Mediterranean foi? months, during which time thd majority of men who voted for the Seafarers will be deprived of the representation they want and need. The eight new ships acquired by the Cities Service company will also figure in the voting after the bargaining election is concluded. Under the TaftHartley law, in order to attain a imion shop, the men employed on the newly purchased ships will also be polled on the ques­ tion. General Organizer Lindsey Williams is confident that the balloting to ascertain whether or not the employes want a union shop will result in an over-; whelming victory for the SIU. NY Meeting Change The next regular member­ ship meeting of the New York branch will be held the evening of Tuesday. January 13. The change in nights is necessary because the meet­ ing hall is not available Wed­ nesday. Other branches will meet Wednesday as usual. New York meeting will be at Roosevelt Auditorium, 100 East 17th Street at the cor­ ner of Fourth Avenue. The - time, of course, is 7 PM. •:^l �^gw Two THE SE AFARERS LOG 7 Friday, January 9» 1948 SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District AffUialed wiih zhe American Federation of Labor . At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 J. P. SHULER - - - - Secretary-Treasurer Editorial Board J. p. SHULER PAUL HALL JOE ALGINA I'-fe'! ': Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. George K. Novick, Editor 267 Let's Go In '48 There is no doubt that the year 1947 will go down . in Seafarers history as a year in which many forward strides were made. Besides Isthmian, which ranks with the largest carriers of dry cargo in the world, the SIU was •able to sign up many more companies, both dry cargo and tanker.It is impossible to say which company was the ino§t important. From the standpoint- of size alone there are quite a few members who will argue that the victory over Isthmian was the one that brought the most power and prestige to the Union. But the truth is that every company signed to an SIU agreement is equally import­ ant, for the small outfit of today niay turn into the large company of tomorrow. And, it should not be forgotten, each fleet offers a certain number of sufe jobs for the membership. Besides the tremendous victories in organization, the SIU can be proud of its record in assisting other unions in the prosecution of legitimate beefs. The CIO Shipyard • Workers came to the Union for aid on two separate oc­ Staten Island Hospital casions, and each time white-capped Seafarers quickly took You can contact your Hos­ their places on Shipyard Workers' picketlines. pital delegate at the Staten The United Financial Employees, pitted against the Island Hospital at the follow­ giants of Wall Street, came to the SIU for help, and with ing times: the assistance of a thousand militant seamen closed up Tuesday— 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 5th and Sth, floors.) the mighty Cotton Exchange. \% Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Add to these the Telephone Workers, the Office Em­ J V.rP I• (on 3rd and 4th floors.) ployees International Union, the Waiters and Waitresses, Saturday —- 1:30 to 3:30 pjn. arid the Bakery Workers, and you have a picture of the (on 1st and 2nd floors.) worthwhile way in which the membership of the Sea- farers International Union has demonstrated the princiThen Br« the Unioa BxoUiCK'ettnrenilr in the mazlne hospitals, i^ples of trade union sofidarity. as reportisd brlhe Post Agents. Thne Bcoihezs find time hangin; GEORGE BURNS E. FREMSTAD \ f": But even with the victories gained by the SIU in the heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by E. J. BARTEMEIR way of bettered wages and conditions for the men sail- writing to them. J. H. HAYES W. KASZUBSKI in|: ships contracted to the Union, and even with the NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL 4 4 .4 ' L. GOLEMBEIWSKI BRIGHTON MARINE HOSP. i staunch friendships that the SIU has built up among other F. E. WHEELER F. NERING J; LEWIS unions, nevertheless, this year brings with it many prob­ C. McGILBERRY J. PRATS J. E. SILKOWSKI R. LORD lems which have to be faced. . - ^ W. VAUGHN A. AMUNDSEN C. CREVIER E.-LARSEN 7; Prices, never r^lly within the range of wages, have E. L. EDLEBH. STONE E. CARAVONA T. BOGUS gone clear out of sight. The increases won by the SIU in W. WILCOXSON J. VATLAND S. LeBLANC P. CASALINUOVO negotiations with the. operators have been eaten up by M. J. FIELDS L. CLARKE J. RIDDLE galloping inflation. The choice is to starve or to demand G. KOCJAN K. A. STANBERG J. ANDERSON more money. The Union has vehemently gone on record N. LAWRENSON M. A. MCALLISTER ' E. DELLAMANO J; E. HOAR " to request a substantial wage boost to offset rising prices. J. S. CARA J. SMITH B. H. TOLBERT J. F. FITZPATRICK F. O'CONNELL Mass unemployment is a specter hovering over the G. T. FRESHWATER T. HENDRICKS J. LEE (SUP) waterfront. American ships are being transferred to Pan­ N R. CARTWRIGHT 4" S" i" • 4 4 4 amanian or Honduran registry, or are being sold to foreign J. WARD BUFFALO HOSPITAL NORFOLK powers where they will compete with American shipping. N. LONGTINE ARTHUR LYNCH FRITZ KRAUL MICHAEL DONOVAN CECIL WILLIAMS To add to this, the humanitarian Marshall Plan, which is J. E. MAGUIRE J. CARROLL >s FRANK AMAGETT • CHARLES LORD m: supported by practically all people except the communists, J. J. O'NEILL JACIC WOOTON 4 4 4" ti proposes to transfer even more ships to European coun- L. AL HOLMES BALTIMORE HOSPITAL F. ALLGEIER J. G. BERKENKEMPER fe.,;:. tries. W.-A. YAHL - i STATEN I^AND^ HOSPITAL R. RARDIN SAMUEL J. STEELE To this we are unalterably opposed, J. D. BERGERIA A. DRAKE 4 4 4 y; The past year has written its story in glowing colors. H. J. NUUHIWA W. F. CANAVAN GALVESTON HOSPITAL What lies ahead can be just as colorful, or it can-be black J, B. DALTON 0m F. J. RICHARDSON J. A. SEALY J. T. ALLAN :8s night. Only our own strength and determination will H. WATSON . ^ A; J; HALL W.T.ROSS 7 '-W. BARGONE make the difference between victory and defeat in the A. DOLCE S; BUZALEWSKI . J. GARDNER!* ;7 • - J. HARRIS many tasks which we have to tackle. E. KASNEWSKI J. A. WHITTAKER Mr FOSTER, Jr. It won't be easyto keep on winning, but we can do J. McNEpLY C;"-;W.-PAYNE J. D. ROSS it^—and: Willi'; ••; 7; / : . • V ;.;: ; T. MUSCOVAGE C,:'CAKLSON;-.' p. L. ,HUNTER j; T Men Now in The Maftne'Hospitals 0 i l! �Friday, January 9. 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Three Esso Company Union Afraid Of SlU Appeal The most effective ally the Esso Oil Company has in its fight to prevent the organization of the unlicensed personnel sailing its tankers is the Esso Tanker Men's Association. For a long time this phony company "union" has conspired with the company to stop any chance the seamen have to im­ prove their wages and conditions. Latest in a long line of cheap tactics resorted to by the EMTA QUESTION: What suggestions can you make toward- improving ships' payoffs. are two form letters that were sent to all Esso seamen—which were turned over to General Or­ FIDEL LUKBAN. Steward; BUDDY CINQUEGRANA, AB; As a Steward I find that some­ ganizer Lindsey William by an Personally. I Ihihk the Patrol­ times the Patrolmen do not look SIU volunteer organizer whose man are doing a darned good at both sides of a dispute or name is being withheld, for ob­ job. I would suggest, though, beef. In the Stewards Depart­ vious reasons. that all hands be given a full It is a known fact that a large ment it is often the case that the hearing of their beefs at the percentage of Esso men are not men of the Department are in payoff, regardless of who is mak­ meiffbers of the ETMA, and even the wrong, but sometimes is not ing it. On- occasion I have seen those who have joined are openly allowed to fully give his account beefs of permitmen go in one critical of the brown-nosing of of what took place. I'm not say­ ear and out the other. They ing that the Steward is always the Association which has robbed should be heard same as any­ body else, for they are the men right or right even half of the the unlicensed personnel of over­ ; who will hold books in the fu­ time—I just feel that things time which is paid under stand­ ture. Another thing Patrolmen ^ would be better if the Patrolmen ard SIU tanker contracts. To bolster support for the dy­ should insist on all men paying would hear out both sides of the ing organization, the letter re­ their dues in the port of payoff; quarrel. quests all Esso seamen to join not where they sail steady from. the ETMA, and if already members, to try to talk others into signing up. As a clincher, the letter points out: RICHARD HEGER. FWT: HAROLD WITT. Nt. Cook-Baker: SUCKERS WELCOME I think the Patrolmen are do­ I think some improvement is "Of course, if you don't want ing an excellent job considering in order on the West Coast to protect the things that you all the many details they must where, at payoffs, the Patrolmen now enjoy—if you want to handle at a payoff. My only sug­ seem to give the bulk of their invite the NMU back again, or gestion is that in the matter of allow the SIU to get a foot­ attention to the Deck men and assessments and receipts the hold, just forget about this almost completely ignore - the Patrolmen should go over the letter. Stewards and Engine Depart­ books carefully. Recently, "The time to do something is ments. We have our beefs, too. through an error. I paid an as­ now. Protect what you have but sometimes we don't get a full sessment twice. Sometimes I've and help to improve upon it hearing. That's about my only noticed that it is almost impos­ by building, building, building suggestion. At the payoff of the sible to read a receipt due to the ETMA, so that you can be Marina this week, we got real X hurried writing. I know the absolutely sure that no one representation with each Depart­ Patrolmen have a lot to do. but will take from you your pay or ment getting equal attention. "The ' if notations, were printed there your job, and the other things •ji Patrolmen who came out to our ; . would not be any headaches later which you so richly deserve." ship did a fine job. if things got fouled up. "The other things which you so richly deserve," and which Esso seamen are asked to join li the ETMA . to "protect," include no overtime: no effective repre­ When New York was hit sentation in beefs; loss of jobs such as long as we ourselves are many incompelenls among them. Q By PAUL PARSONS by a record snowstorm the for men who speak out for their good Brothers. After the war, some of those Many articles have been writ­ day after Christmas, busi­ rights; a state of bondage in We have watched other unions incompetents were still around. ten about supervisory positions nessmen were away ahead of which the ships officers and the and found that disregard of the These either got straightened out among "union workers, and many the snow shovelers in doing company top brass can do prac­ rated men and foremen by the or were dismissed. definitions have been given as rank-and-file has resulted in something about it. Despite tically anything they please to Now is the time for good bro­ jto where unionism ends and su­ confusion, dissension and loss of an adequate supply of every­ a seaman; and a paternalistic sys­ therhood both ways. One thing, pervision begins. thing except fuel oil, a few tem in which the unlicensed sea­ membership. we don't have to call key rated 1 would like to clarify a point hints of shortages and the men are treated as dogs, subject men "company stiffs." (Brothers, HOTHEAD PRESSURE or two right here by saying that, to be fired or demoted, or logged, rush was on. in my estimation, being called a as long as you belong to the We may as well face the fact, "company stiff" is about as bad without cause and without the With Mother Nature's union, it doesn't matter whether regardless of the consequences, as being called a fink or scab.) right to question the employer. blessing the eager beavers or not you are a supervisor. The that many of our good rated men In return for all these mar­ really cashed in. Here are a However, a man can save for union comes first in connection have declined to sail in those top velous advantages, not enjoyed few examples: with your job. ratings because of pressure by a company without being a stiff. )y any seamen who are organized There is a happy medium to Milk, usually 23 cents a In the SIU, much argument hotheads, sots and deadbeats. into the SIU, the Standard Oil maintain. Lest we forget it, we quart went to 35 cents. has been tossed around as to Of the head ratings, the Stew­ do not have to destroy company Company grants its employes va­ Bread, normally 15 cents, what ratings are in the super­ ards have been getting the hard­ cation time during the year visory capacity and whether or est time with the Bosuns next in property and continually lam­ 24 cents. which is worth about ^half of not Bosuns, Electricians and line. (At one time, of course, baste- department heads to be Fuel oil, 14 cents a gallon what they would make in over­ Stewards are supervisors. Here is every day was "Down with the union men. Too much agitation rose to 25-35 cents. time in the same period. my own belief, and I think it Steward Day," but good union-' either way is equally bad. Problem now facing the RIGHTS REVOKED holds up; ism changed that by eliminating big boys is how to pin the And, of course, if a man should Let us all be Brothers from the No unlicensed personnel are the starvation diets and putting blame for these prices on the happen to quit his job, or become Vsupers because none of them is good Brothers in Steward's jobs.) Master down. None of us is above unions. too sick to continue working, he a real department head. The During the recent war, all rat­ it and, by the same reasoning, losbs all rights to vacation pay. only possible exception is a ed men suffered because of tlie none of us is below it. It all adds up to a good deal Steward, and he is riot really a for Esso, and for the ETMA of­ department head either because ficials who draw their wages for he is under the Captain's juris­ selling out their fellow-workers, diction. but the seamen themselves are There are a few company stiffs The Small Business Commit-) opinion, the • transfer would WASHINGTON — Despite the waking up to the fact that only pltis all company officials who tee rece'ntly held up the transfer weaken American defenses, in­ a strong organization like the recent strong protests of the would like you to believe enough malarkey about "supervisory" Senate Small Business Commit-, tensify the acute oil shortage in of 100 tankers with a demand SIU can really protect the inter­ jobs in order to suppress or cap­ tee, another 75 of the largest the states on'the Atlantic coast that they be used to relieve the ests of working seamen. and sharpen opposition to the oil shortage. That's why Standard. Oil and ture part of our membership. American tankers will be trans­ Marshall Plan. "The Administration protested the ETMA are worried, and that's 11/j' There is this, however, that we can learn if we expect to main­ ferred to foreign flags. Senator As now designed, the Marshall that commitments had been made the reason for this desperate at­ tain harmony on board regard­ Wherry of Nebraska, the commit­ Plan involved wholly unneces­ to sell them abroad, although tempt to drum up membership sary sacriflces in this coimtry, the American operators were eager to in a phony association which has less of ratings. We are all Bro­ tee's chairman, revealed. The Senator said that, in his acquire them," Wherry stated. Senator declared. been discredited by Esso seamen. thers and must be treated as t":) hhndicenseJ Men Not Supervisors Free" Enterprise 75 More Tankers To Go Despite Protests A I �Vtsge Tour (REPORT OF JOHN HAWK, SUBSTITUTE HEPRESENTATIVE FOR SIU PRESIDENT HARRY LUNDEBERG. AT INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTWORK. ERS GENERAL COUNCIL MEETING HELD AT LONDON. ENGLAND. ON NOVEMBER 25. 26 and 27th. 1947.) Composition and Aims of ITF The International Transportworkers Federation IXTF) was organized in" the year 1896 and is composed of Free Trade Unions of Transport Workers such as Seamen, Maritime Officers, Longshoremen, Railwaytnen and Teamsters of different .countries affiliated on an International scale. The aim of the ITF is to establish, promote and maintain free trade unions in all countries and to unite them in a strong and unbreakable International Federation of Unions endeavoring to effect solidarity among workers of the world, in order to support national and international action, to achieve better wages, living and working conditions. The Seafarers International Union of North America through Harry Lundeberg in 1941 became the first Union in U.S.A. to become affiliated to the ITF. The National Organization of the Masters, Mates and Pilots, AFL, and the Railway Labor Executives Association .that is made up of twenty Railwaymen Unions, sixteen of which are AFL affiliates and four Independent, has recently become affiliated to the ITF. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters are now considering affiliating to the ITF along with certain other AFL Unions. Brother Harry Lundeberg is a member of the ITF General Council; I substituted for him at the. meeting. Brothers A. E. Lyon and J. Clark represented the U.S. Railway Workers Unions at the General Council Meeting. Agenda and Action Thereon TV E SE AFJi R EU S L O G The General Council of Ihd International Trans­ portworkers Federation met in London, England, the last week of November, 1947. Seafarers In­ ternational Union Secretary-Treasurer John Hawk represented the Union in the absence of President Harry Lundeberg. Prior to the war. the ITF was the largest in­ ternational body of t.rade unions. Under continued attack from the nazis and mmmunists during the war. the ITF-nevertheless functioned as weU as possible from headquarters in London, and did all in its power to keep the principles of trade union democracy sdive. The American Federation of Labor was a vital factor in the ITF's struggle. Both money and men were contributed to the organization, and the first American union to join the (TF was the SIU in 1941. A representative of - the ITF, Willy Dorchain, established headquarters here in the United States, and it is well known how Brother Dorchain helped coordinate the iupport from foreign __ unions in the SIU general strike in 1946. The war helped the formation and growth of the communist-dominated World Federation of Trade - Unions, but this organization has already lost the respect of many , of its affiliates, and a number of unions are seriously considering sever­ ing all connection with the WFTU. •Membership in the ITF, however, has climbed steadily since, the end of the war, and if that growth is maintained, the ITF will once again soon be the largest international federation of trade unions. On' this page appears the report of Brother Hawk. It was further thought necessary to bring about closer cooperation between the seafarers' trade imioas in Asia, and for this purpose the ITF will establish a temporary Asian Secretariat for Seafarers. The question of the headquarters of this Secretariat is still under consideration in consultation with Asian organizations. At present the choice seems to be be­ tween Singapore and Hongkong. 1. Secretariat's Report for the period May 1946 to September, 1947. 2. Financial Reports. 3. Relations with WFTU 4. Marshall Plan. 5. Election of ITF President. 6. Election of two members of the Executive Com­ MARSHALL PLAN IMPLICATIONS mittee (in succession to Messrs. Benstead and Garcias). In the discussions of maritime affairs fear was ex­ 7. Date and place of next ITF Congress. pressed that the unplanned expansion of all merchant The Council reviewed-the work of the Secretariat, fleets might lead to over-equipnjent of the world with Management Committee and Executive Committee merchant ships with, as a cdnsequence, cut-throat during the last twenty months. It noted with great competition. Such a development is calculated to un­ satisfaction a substantial increase in membership. dermine the social progress achieved in the shipping Two member organizations from Austria and one industry during and since the War. from Greece, which were reconstructed after the lib­ The ITF will, therefore, seek to secure through the eration of these countries, have been re-instated. Economic and Social Council of the United Nations Seven organizations of merchant navy officers of Bel­ world-wide agreement on shipping policy. The agree­ gium, Finland, Great Britain, Netherlands, Norway ment must ensure that world tonnage is no bigger and Sweden have joined the ITF since the dissolution than required to carry world trade. of the International Mercantile Marine Officers' As­ The Council considered the implications of the sociation. There have further been admitted 13 new organi­ Marshall Plan for the trade union movement and the • zations in Ceylon, Denmark, Egypt, Greece, Ireland, transport industries of the countries concerned and Jamaica, Lebanon, St. Lucia and the United States expressed its views in a resolution on the question. It is planned to hold in the near future a confer­ of America. The most important of these are the Association of Master, Mates and Pilots of the United ence of transport workers' trade unions of the coun­ States, and the Railway Labor Executives Association tries participating in the implementation of the Mar.shall Plan, with a view to examining the transport of the United States. aspects of the Plan and formulating rational transport 3 MILLION MEMBERS policies. r " The membership of the ITF stands at present at The Council further declared" that the ITF is, pre­ f; the figure of three million in over 100 organizations pared to cooperate with other trade union bodies seek­ - belonging to 35 countries and colonies. ing to contribute to the successful implementation of The Council endorsed the decision of the Executive the Plan. Committee to Kummemuss, the leader of the trans­ RELATIONS WITH WFTU port workers and seamen of the Hamburg area, who In respect of the relations between the ITF and the :! attended the meeting on the second day. World Federation of Trade Unions, the Council, after It instructed the Secretariat to enquire what provi­ a brief discussion, endorsed unanimously the resolu- ^ sions the German trade unions have made to prevent tion-adopted by the Executive Committee at its meet­ war criminals, - particularly officers of U-boats, front ing in Washington in September last. entering their ranks. Affiliation of German trade un­ It was noted that the trade unions of some coun­ ions catering for seafarers is to become effective only tries have either not resumed their relations with wit^ .the approval of the Seafarers' Section of the ITF. the ITF, or have withdrawn because the negotiations The Council further noted with great satisfaction between the ITF and the WFTU have hot yet led to that Franco Spain refrained from carrying out the the transformation of the ITF into a. Department of threat to forbid Norwegian ships entry to Spanish the WFTU. ports when the ITF made it clear that such action Particular notice was taken of the resolution by would lead to retaliation by its ^dfiliated organizations. which the French Seaihen's Federation declared its With a view to assisting the trade unions of trans- withdrawal from the ITF and called upon the WFTU . pox*t workers in countries in the Near and Middle to convene at an early date the'constituent conference East, it was decided to issue a journal in Arabic de­ of its Transport Department. Should the WFTU act voted to the economic ^d social problems of this upon such suggestions, the Secretariat of the ITF will area as well as to. international trade union affairs. advise its affiliated organization^ to refrain from par­ iSj A conference of transport workers unions of . these ticipating in the conference. [' countries will be held under the auspices of the. ITF .The French Transport Workers,^ Federation has with­ feih 1948, probably towards the autumn. drawn from the ITF without meeting its constiutional WTS4»Y^. JanuB^ S, 1918 obligations and even without refunding money bor­ rowed, because it was dissatisfied with the attitudq of the ITF towards the WFTU. Though there was no recommendation of the Executive Committee to that effect, the Council decided not to accept the notice. Owing to the appointment of John Benstead to the British Transport Commission and the expulsion of the French Transport Workers' Federation, two seats in the Executive Committee had become vacant. The Council, unanimously elected J. B. Figgins, General Secretary of the National Union of Railwaymen of Great Britain, and B. M. Jewell, international representative of the Railway Labor Executives Asso­ ciation of the United States, to fill these vacancies. Omer Becu, President of the Belgian Transport Workers' Union, was unanimously elected President of- the ITF in succession to Mr. Benstead. It was decided that the next Congress of the ITP shall be held in one of the Scandinavian countries (probably Oslo), in July 1948. The two resolutions on the Marshall Plan and on the relations with the WFTU read as follows: • Resolution Re: WFTU ' Having considered the question of the relations be-" tween the WFTU and the International Trade Secre­ tariats; and Having taken cognizance of the report presented on the subject by the Secretariat of the ITF and of the decision reached by the Executive Committee of the ITF at its meeting in Washington in September 1947, which Deplored that the negotiations between the WFTU and IT Secretariat had so far not procured agreement on any of the main points at issue, and that the WFTU, without awaiting the outcome of the nego­ tiations, had thought fit to adopt final regulations for the proposed International Trade Departments, and thus sought to confront the ITS with an accomplished fact; and Recalled that the final decision with regard to the absorption of the ITS rested with those bodies them­ selves, and that in particular the Governing Bodies of the ITF under their terms of reference had to re­ port back • on the subject to the next Congress of the ITF; Commends and endorses the Washington decision of the Executive Committee of the ITF and the policy and procedures followed by the ITF repre­ sentatives; Authorizes the Secretariat of the ITF to resume ne­ gotiations on the issue if approached to that effect by the WFTU; and - Instructs the Secretariat, should the WFTU proceed to convene, over the head of the ITF a conference of transport workers' unions with the view of forming * an International Trade Department, to recommend affiliated imions to refrain from participation in the conference. " " . I I •'1 SI I Resolution Re: Marshall Plan Considering the ravages caused by the war and ' the sufferings endured by the peoples, and Regretting that, insufficient international agreement ' has been reached to repair the damage to improve production and transport, necessary for the improve­ ment and maintenance of the standards of life. Welcomes the. renewed willingness of the United States of ^America to come to the aid of the countries of Europe, because of the hope it holds out of im­ provement in the lives of the peoples who will parti- ' cipate in aid, and in particular in the conditions of • the working classes, which Imiirovement again is a condition for steady social and economic development and for the assurance of the freedoms. without which life in democratic countries is unthinkable; and Whereas the Marshall Plan, envisages also coopera- tion in the rehabilitation of European transport sys- • tems, and whereas transport workers have no small part to play in ensuring the success of the Marshall__^ Plan, Declares the willingness of the ITF to cooperate in the execution of that Plan; and Whereas cooperation between the organized trans­ port workers of America and Europe is indispensable to the most effective representation of transport work­ ers' interests. Welcomes the affiliationsof important groups of organized American transport workers to the ITF. Instructs the Secretariat of the ITF to call at the earliest convenient date a conference of the transport workers' unions of the coimtries concerned with the execution of the Marshall Plan; and .Declares the willingness of the ITF to associate it­ self with other trade union organizations in any co­ ordination of trade union participation in the Marshall Plan. . EI �Fridatr* JantBrr 9.,1998 HE SEAPARBRS LOC San Juan Keeps On Schedule During The Busy Hellday Season By WOODY LOCKWOOD SAN JUAN—For the first re­ port of 1948 I'd like to wish the membership of the SIU a veryprosperous and happy New Year. As far as the Union is concerned, I'm sure it will be as prosperous as 1947 and that alone is enough to make the average SIU mem­ ber happy. ~ During the holidays just past, we kept things running in San Juan on schedule. We managed to take care of all calls for men and handle all beefs. Speaking of replacements dur­ ing the holidays, we had a rather amusing incident on the last day of the old year. The Bull Line Liberty, Arlyn, docked at Pier 2, San Juan at 4:30. Immediately the Purser hurried to the company office to order an AB. Finding no one in the office he was hurrying back to the ship when we bumped in­ to each other. I got his story and immediately called the San Juan Hall. Sal Colls turned loose his blood­ hounds and after a frantic search found an AB. The man was dis­ patched to the Aryln to turn to at 8 ATM. when she sailed. He hit the ship all right and turned to. The amusing thing ajbout it all is the fact that the last man to ship out of the San Juan Hall in 1947 was an SUP Brother and, in 1948, he was the first man to turn to. The Broth­ er's name is J. W. Dean. New Year's Day we found our­ selves needing another AB so we dispatched Homer "Red" Spurlock, our Seafaring artist. "Red" was able to take the ship as he had just completed portraits of a local doctor and his wife. He has cleared up all wa 08e Hii^ To TRACK DOWM , .^WARXCSSESl his work around here, but it won't be long before he'll be back again with brush in hand. Oldtimer Chuck Limbrough was in for a while last week. He is deck Delegate of the Jane O, Gulf Canal Lines. Blackie Kane is on his good behavior, as are the rest of the boys on the steady runs in here. The only unusual activity of the waterfront here is "a strike of the ferries running between San Juan and Cantino. Rumor has it that the strike may spread to other waterfront unions. In the hospital at the moment are Mike McCollaugh and Brother Rode, but both should be out by the time this appears in print. Timely Arrival Of Some Isthmian Vessels Saves San Francisto From Having Bad Week By W. H. SIMMONS tic'ular. Captain Martin, is worthy from the rumhounds on the inof a good word. He had done a tercoastal ships. Maybe these SAN FRANCISCO—Intercoast- good job in all Union problems guys will wake up, but by then al and foreign run Isthmians between the company and the it will be too late. made up the bulk of shipping Union. Enjoying the California weath­ for a good week out here. The er are three oldtimers: Brother OLD PROBLEM presence of these ships made Waterman and Calmar sup­ the difference between this be­ plied the other ships for the ing a poor week and an excellent week. The Andrew Jackson, Wa­ one. terman, out three months, paid In from a foreign trip was the off clean with the exception of George Chamberlain, Isthmian. one beef. This, I'm sorry to say, She had been out five months we could do very little about. and pgid off in San Pedro in In the Far East, and this is a general practice aboard Water­ fine shape. man ships, the Captain worked This was her first trip as an coolies on deck. We have fought Isthmian ship and, therefore, long and hard to put a stop to had a mixed crew of SIU, SUP this practice but little can be Brooks from Mobile; W. W. Boatand NMU men. done. For some reason Waterman wright from Tampa, and J. J. Now she is strictly SIU-SUP. officers get a bang out of beat­ We issued a few SIU permits to ing the sailors out of a few] Coyne from Boston. These boys are not complaining about a men worthy of them and so dollars. filled out the complement of the If the company wanted to do thing—how could they? It's a little overdue, but here's ship. something to strengthen relations wishing all Seafarers the world On the intercoastal ships we with the Union, they would look I are beginning to notice a better into this practice and have it' over a Merry Christmas and an enjoyable New Year from the understanding of the Isthmian stopped. Port of San Francisco. _ contract by the men on these It means practically nothing in ships. wages to the company but it Even the Isthmian officials out does breed ill feelings among here are becoming a little more the seamen. Here's hoping they cooperative. One official in par- will take action on this—it will mean smoother payoffs on ships Construction work costing ap­ coming from the Far East. proximately $12,000,000 will be CAUGHT SHORT staited soon at La Guayra, chief , Calmar's Pennmar stopped olT seaport of Venezuela, to bring and is expected to stay that here in transit with a load of way for a while. But for just trouble. It stemmed from that the port's annual capacity to old demon rum. She hit in here 1,000,000 tons, it was disclosed by how long nobody can say. on Christmas Eve and made it Alcoa SS Co. If there is a strike of any kind, impossible for us to find re­ The Venezuelan Ministry of the SIU-will " help any outfit that placements for the gashounds. Public Works already has let a We were caught short and had contract for a 2,000-foot breaks to let the performers stay ab­ water, a pier of latest design, a oard. It was another case of {number of warehouses and sevriding the bottle on the inter­ ' eral smaller improvements, accoastal run. Pleading with these (coi'ding to reports received. men to stop is of no avail; we have to keep pulling them off, In addition, secondary work and every pull-off is a black will get under way which will include dredging the main road­ eye to the Union. Right now the Union's nego­ stead to about 35 feet and ex­ tiating committee is meeting cavating a rocky zone where with Calmar for a new contract, ' some of the warehouses are to be but they're not getting any help constructed. has a good beef. We always help anybody who is in a fight for improvement in wages and" con­ ditions. The boys in the hospital are doing well. They send a Happy New Year to all the members of the best Union there is. By GAL TANNER Venezuelan Port Will Be Modernized Baltimore Shipping Holds Up; Fature Bright By WM. (CURLY) HENTZ • J^V;- BALTIMORE — Shipping has been very good here for the past two weeks, considering all the Holidays we've been having, and it should pick up some more in the near future. However, we've had only three payoffs recently. They were: the .Mae and the Edith, Bull Line and the Steelore, Ore Line. We hope there will be more than that to report next time. Moreover, what with the Holi­ days, we've had only five signons: the T. Cresp, Isthmian; the Steelore, Ore Line; the G. Gilr lian, South Atlantic; and the Carolyn, Bull Line. Most of the above are still in the port of Baltimore waiting for orders, for the yards to get their repairs completed and for inspection. In addition we've had a few - ships in transit, and here's hop­ ing we have some more sign-ons. ISTHMIAN'S LEARNING Naturally there have been a few beefs, as there always are. But all of them were settled in the right place—aboard ship. It's no surprise, I guess, that we're getting most of our beefs with Isthmian. That's because of the agreement. The ^"Isthmian Masters and Mates just aren't used to working with an agree­ ment with the SlU.; They will get used to it, though. Things are pretty good with Isthmian, though, at that. A lot of people didn't expect any agreement at all, and they're Still rubbing their eyes at the one we.got. I The important thing! is , that we've been^ gptting all the beefs, settled. Settled the right way, with everyone getting all the pay coming to him _ and with everyone happy. There are a good, many men on the beach here. They seem to have come in from every other port, and most of them are byand new faces in the Baltimore Hall. Fix IN PAPER One thing that has the boys talking here is the feature the Baltimore Sunday Sun did of us. A full page of pictures it turned out to be when it was published. There were pictures of the boys crowding aroimd the Dispatch­ er's desk, of a group of men vot­ ing and some of seamen doing what we all do well—beating their gums. Everybody had a good time when the pictures were taken. By and large, everything is peaceful in the Port of Baltimore Keep Her Steady As She Gees We ell know thai the Seafarers is tops in the maritime field, and has the best contracts and conditions. We got to be that way the hard way—and let's keep it the way; it is. Ken are some of the things you can do: 1. Hold regular shipboard meetings 2. Attend the shoreside-meetings, and take an active part in them. Bring up your beefs before the membership, not in a. ginmiU. 3. Keep those gashounds and performers under control. They are among the Union's worst mieniies. 4. Do your jbbr to the best of your ability. . S. Dont take time off unless. you are. authorised by the department head. . 6. . Study your contracts ard shipping rules, and know your Union's constitution and-^by-Uws. • Mobile Reports Heavy Vote Cast In Elections For 1948 Officers MOBILE—After several weeks It usually wasn't a case of not of good and steady shipping, ac­ •wanting to vote—the men just tivity in this port has slowed forgot about it in most cases— but the Committee was right down to a mere trickle. We don't there to remind all comers tliat expect it to dry up, however, as the polls were open. a few weeks will see shipping In questioning the men in the up considerably—at least that is Marine Hospital, v/e found that what we -expect. they really appreciated the The Balloting Committee of Christmas gifts given them. One Mobile reports that over 60O bal­ and all asked that we thank the lots were cast in the election membership for the holiday for 1948 officials. This number thoughtfulness. is the greatest turnout we have Fresh out of the Marine Hos­ had in a long time, hnd shows pital is Patrolman Red Morris. that the Committee was right on He is back on the job no^^ look­ its toes in seeing to it that all ing , like a new man. It looks men got to the polls. like the Marine Hospital outdid Very few bookmen got out of itself with Red. the Mobile Hall without casting If they all come out looking their ballot, thanks to the vigi­ like him, I think Til go in for a few days. lance of our committee. �THE SEAFARERS Page Six LOe ShippingHolds In New York; CrewsAdvised to Wait For Patrolmen Before Paying Off Gear-Grabbers Hurt Union The membership of the Seafarers International Union has consistently reetffirmed its position that gear-grabbers can't be good Union men. Any individual who stoops to pilfering gear such as coffee percolators, linens, ex. , which are placed aboard SlU-contracted ships for the convenie;i.ce of all hands, is, above alL guilty of a malicious disregard of his shipmates' welfare. Crew conveniences on most SIU ships today are not there by accident. They are there because of the Union's successfullyfought struggleis to bring greater benefits and comforts and to provide decent conditions for the membership while out at sea. These hard-won conveniences are for the benefit of ALL HANDS. They ARE NOT to be appropriated by any individual for his own personal use. Violators of the membership's wel-. fare will be dealt with in accordance with the firm stand taken repeatedly by Seafarers in all ports. cracked the whip and cracked it before—on four hours noticebut there's nothing to be done hard. NEW YORK—Right now busi­ Needless to say, SIU-SUP about it now. ness and shipping are holding at Patrolmen took good care of him. Another ship we had was the a good level here, but things Another tanker that gave us a Gadsden, American Eastern, a are so uncertain that nobody can little trouble was the Umatilla, locomotive carrier. She came in make a prediction of how long Pacific Tankers. She came in to after being out nine months run­ this will last. lie around until the company de­ ning locomotives between Eng­ The worst trouble we've been cided what her disposal would land and Europe. having has been given us by the be. We contacted the company We had to leave the Gadsden's weather. It was pretty bad last only to be told they didn't know Black Gang beefs for later. They week, the streets clogged with what they were going to do. are being squared now, and snow and ice, more rain and Then suddenly ohe afternoon when we get them fixed up we'll the crew was notified that the put the names of men due money snow falling. payoff would be in four hours at in the LOG. However, no ships were de­ seven o'clock in the evening. A One thing- that happened on layed, as they were the week be­ new crew was coming aboard, the Gadsden was that a lot of fore when we had the big snow, because the. ship had been sold guys paid off before the Patrol­ and about the worst thing that to a company not contracted to man gave his okay. That sort happened was that the Patrolmen By EARL "BULL" SHEPPARD the SIU. Just like that! Four of stuff is no help to a Patrolman "had their difficulties getting hours! in settling beefs—especially on a NEW ORLEANS — We've got pouring on the sunshine, keeping around. Some of the men paid off, but ship that has been out a long our fingers crossed here in the the thermometer in the high The first payoffs of 1948, that 10 or 11 didn't because they were time. Crescent City because shipping seventies. bright new year you hear about, short overtime. has been almost too good. It's a On the labor front everything were on the Hilton, a Bull Line MILITARY INTELLIGENCE Next day when the beef was fact that more permitmen than has been quiet, but we keep our ship, and on the Wacosta, Water­ brought to my attention I called While I'm talking, there's a bookmen have been shipped dur­ apparatus geared up all the time, man. the company for the score. I story in today's paper. I'-d like ing the past month. ready for anything that might These two ships and several to call the members' attention to, However, reports of ships due come along. others that followed them started for it may explain a lot of things to hit this port show a decline Rising costs have wiped out the the new year right, if that means that happened overseas during coming, and so we expect to be wage boosts we won in the past anything. The payoffs were the war. back to normal the latter part of and if, when we ask for more clean, there being very few Certainly it shows the Army's this month. money, the shipowners give us beefs. attitude toward merchant sailors, Alcoa passenger ships have double talk, we'll be in position even if the victim actually has a started their new seventeen-day to enforce our demands. Quite a few tankers have been pretty funny record. hitting port, and there were schedule and that's really turning A British seaman who had them around. With two of these things on a couple of them well jumped ship in the States and ships and three Mississippi pas­ worth telling you about. been deported back to England senger vessels hitting here, com­ We finally got the boys from ordered coffee in an English eat­ petent Stewards Department the Fort Matan2as, Los Angeles had something to say about four ery one night in' 1946. An personnel is always in demand. Tankers, paid off. This was the MOBILE — Waterman Steam­ Some of the Brothers in the ship Corporation this week an­ little situation I told you about a hours notice when we're sup­ American Army officer sitting next to him immediately ac­ Stewards Department ought to posed to have 24 hours. couple of weeks ago. nounced the purchase of nine ad­ cused him of being a deserter drop ' around to make these ditional C-2 cargo vessels from MC's ORDERS CHRISTMAS WAIT from an American ship. scows. The fellows hereabout the United States Maritime Com­ In the first place, the ship was The company had an answer: "A Britisher would order tea, like 'em. mission, bringing to fifty-three its sold in England. The crew flew "Maritime Commission's orders." not coffee," said this military A NICE GIFT privately-owned fleet. _ back but had to •wait fpr the So the Maritime Commission detective. In addition. Waterman operates A few of the Brothers ac­ Skipper who preferred a boat. was caRe^and we told them that Well, to make a long story sixty-seven vessels under charter quainted with "wood butchering" He had the papers for the pay­ crews were supposed to have 24 short, the Britisher—actually he from the MC, making a total of off, and the crew just hung hours notice of all payoffs. The was a Scottie—ended up in the made and donated a sign for our 120 merchant ships being oper­ around New York through Commission agreed. We told them Army along the court-martial new Hall, and it sure is- a nice ated in foreign and domestic Christmas. An extra week's pay some more: Men had to pile off route, and took the War Depart­ one. Once we get the Hall all commerae. was only partial compensation at night, look for rooms, come ment for a wad of jack before shaped' up, it's going to be a The newly acquired ships were place all Seafarers can be proud he got through. for the ones who were anxious back next day for money. built during the war years and of. Here's the point: How many to be home for the holidays. In the end, we brought the served as cargo and troop trans­ We have been reading in the American seamen having a quiet In addition, it turned out that company around. The men who ports. cup of coffee got themselves papers and hearing on the radio the Skipper was an outright had not paid off the night before Eight of them are at present in shanghaied into the Army by of the plight the northern Broth­ received a night's lodging and an tyrant. . West Coast ports and one is at slap-happy displays of military ers are in on account of being When he found out the ship extra day's pay above their inte%gence by American officers? practically snowed under. Well, an East Coast port. They are was to be sold he began to worry regular wages. More than one is my bet. We all it's just the opposite down here. the steamships Dashing Wave, In fact, they got more dough know that the Army was out to The weather man has been Winged Arrow, Golden City, about his job and became im­ possible to live with. To make than the men who did payoff give merchant seamen a hard very good to us and the sunny Cherubim, Young America, Delwhat he figured would be a good earlier. It's tough luck for the time on the other side whenever south has lived up to its name sanlos. Hotspur, John Land, and impression on the company he ^ men who lined up the evening possible. in every way. Old Sol has been! Typhoon. By JOE ALGINA i Friday. January 9. 1948 New Orleans Sbipplng Topnotch; Stewards Department Men Needed Waterman Increases Its Fleet By Nine Buffalo Closes As Ships Tie-Up GETTING THE SCORE RIGHT OFF THE BOARD By ALEX McLEAN BUFFALO—^Winter has set in The patients here are: Arthur ^nce more in this port, and due Lynch, Michael Donovan, Frank to the severe ice conditions we Amagett. had last spring we are left with i I am sorry to have to report a'total of only 31 ships in the that Brother Daniel McNamara harbor. Moreover, many of these was drowned in Buffalo harbor . are already unloaded, their stor- while returning to the SS J. C. age grain ashore. I Williams. McNamara was in good This month will find the ship- standing, and he was buried by yard crews taking over since the Union. He was a native of there is quite a lot of repair Canada. I see by the LOG of December work to be done. 26 that some boys who make This being the Holiday sea­ the Try Angle Service Station son, the Buffalo Hall is exceed­ in Burnham, Pa.,^ their headingly quiet as the Brothers are ^ either on the coasts or scattered ters, read the LOG regularly through all the hamlets on the want to go to sea. Great Lakes. interested m sail­ ing the Lakes this year, let them r TARPAULIN MUSTER - write me care of the SlU Hall in A tarpaulin muster was taken Buffalo, up at Christmas for the. boys in I will answer all their ques; the Marine Hospital and $20 was 'tions and get them their searaised. The patients received car- men's papers, Seafarers in the New York Hall recreation room look over the -Union agreements recently tons of cigarettes, shaving cream' The Buffalo members wish a and razor blades; the floor nurses' very Happy New Year to all printed in the shape of foc'sle cards, now beirg posted on all contracted vessels. With the and orderlies got cigarettes and their Brothers wherever-, they ''agreements right on the spot, crewmembers become fully femiliar with all provisions, and \ thus facilitate the satisfactory settling of beefc. ^ candy. ; 'may be. \ . tl �Friday, January 9, 1948: THE SEAFARERS LOG Ymitiy Thanks Brothers For Solidarity I am to them, and particularly the crew of the T.J. Jackson and the other crews that have do­ nated funds for my lawyer fees. Also remind the fellows to take a lesson from me and not get in any trouble in foreign ports. Tell them not to be "performers." It doesn't pay. Dear Sir: Frank Knight has arrived here in Georgetown. I wish to acknowledge a check received while He got in on Christmas Eve. He has sacrificed X was in prison for the donation from the a lot to get here for our trial. He . is one of the William Cullen Bryant crew. most loyal and trustworthy persons I have ever r also want to thank you very much for every­ had the pleasure of knowing. He speaks very thing you and the Union have done for me and highly of your cooperation in helping him to Boutwell. I caimot tell you how. much I appre­ ger down here. Let me thank, you once more for everything ciate all you've done for me; I'm very proud to belong to an organization that will really back you have done. I hope 1 will be able to do it personally soon. you up like the SIU wiU. Sincerely yours, I would like to have you put a notice in the Ralph W. Youtzy LOG to tell the whole membership how grateful Mr. Joseph Volpian [Special Service Dept. Seafarers International Union 51 Beaver Street New York, New York Alien Problem Aired At Meet Youtzy-Boutwelj Set For January SIU Witness Arrives The trial of Ralph W. Youtzy j cent weeks other crews have and Robert E. Boutwell v/ill com- made donations upping the total mence January 13 in George­ contributed to above $650. town, British Guiana, reports FREE ON BAIL from Georgetown confirm. The two men, both good Seafarers, Meanwhile, Boutwell has been face a charge of manslaughter out on bail since early in No­ growing out of the accidental vember, and Youtzy has been death of a launch captain in out on bail since the charge Georgetown harbor last October. against him was reduced. Frank Knight, a former ship­ Bail money for both men was mate of the two accused on the put up by Augustine V. Caetano T. J. Jackson, Alcoa, and a wit­ of Georgeown, who is now board­ ness to the altercation in which ing both Youtzy and Boutwell the launch captain lost his life and Frank Knight as well. by drowning, is already in In a letter received at Union Georgetown to testify for the de­ Headquarters last week,. Caetano fense. Two other Seafarer wit­ outlined the present state of the nesses, Charles Robertson and case and emphasized his inter­ James Carter, Jr., are due to est in a successful defense. He arrive. also stressed the necessity of Youtzy and Boutwell were having aU witneses present. charged with murdering the In a reply to Caetano, Joseph launch captain when he fell off Volpian, Headquarters Special a pontoon moored- alongside Services Representative, thanked Sproston's wharf in Georgetown, him for his efforts on the two but witnesses say they saw the Seafarers' behalf and assured him captain swimming for shore. that all witnesses would arrive The charge of murder against on time. Youtzy was reduced to man­ Also received at headquarters slaughter last month, while Bout- was a letter from Ralph Youtzy well was originally committed j thanking the SIU crews who had on a manslaughter charge after come to his and Boutwell's aid a hearing in the first week of and warning the membership November. against getting into trouble in Incensed by what they con- foreign ports, sidered a bum rap, the crew oft The text of Youtzy's letter is the T. J. Jackson chipped in reproduced on this page, as he $553 for the defense, and in re- requested. imigration facilities are not taxed further, it was pointed out, if in the smaller places and con­ aliens who have their first papers siderable attention can be de­ would take coastwise jobs. voted to the one or two cases The Union has already fur­ that pop up from time to time. nished the necessary letters to- a An encouraging note was considerable number of alien sea­ sounded the Special Services men who are seeking visas. Representative when he said: These letters are prepared in "The congestion is gradually three • copies and attest to the dissolving due to the fact that applicant's wages and the fact most of our alien members have that he can re-ship through the taken steps tq get visas. This Union hiring hall. The letters enables them to sail coastwise are being provided and notarized HAS HELPED ships and frees them from the as fast as requests for-them are "This procedure affords greater 29-day limitation for men who made. Before going into the question job opportunities for the alien have no legal entry." and answer period of the dis­ membership, he. explained. MANY ELIGIBLE cussion, which brought forth "Under normal conditions, Moreover, he added, many of much practical information, Vol­ there would be a large surplus the alien members now have five pian reiterated the Union's plea of jobs for aliens. That has been years of service aboard American that all alien seamei\ get visas so the situation heretofore. But vessels, making them eligible for as to legalize their entry, a step since many of the alien brothers full citizenship. which a large number have al­ are imderstandably afraid to hit The problem can be alleviated ready taken. the beach today, the job . turn­ over for them has been slowed DISCUSSING THE PROBLEMS OF ALIEN down. "This is particularly true in the larger cities," he declared. Experience has shown that most aliens find immigration dif­ ficulties at a minimum in larger "cities, whereas in the smaller , ports the situation is tighter. The reason for this was that (Continued from Puge I) operation of various shipping companies. Some operators have already eliminated coastwise articles for the purpose of making the "loop" to coastal ports upon return from foreign voyage. Instead they are signing on foreign articles before leaving the port of payoff, thus eliminating the need for dump­ ing off of aliens. Page Seveat SEAMEN MIAMI—Things here are stiH on the slow bell. We get the Florida plus either the Yarmouth or the Evangeline each week, but there never are replacements on these ships. To­ day the Yarmouth is in and the Florida docks tomorrow. \ • Shipping Tonnage •V I', i's through Houston Up By 50 Percent r HOUSTON—Between January and October, 1947, the volunie of dry cargo moving through this port increased 45.6 per cent over the same period of 1946, the Houston Maritime Association annoxmced. The new total was 2;i23,538 ' tons—665,601 tons better than the comparable months of the previous year. Included in the tonnage were more than 700,000 tons of grain, ^ a total three times the JanuaryOctober 1946 shipments of cereals. Increases of substantial proportiofts were also reported in flour, carbon black, lubricat­ ing oils and fertilizers. We have managed to keep from going in the red here, but that is about the best that can be said for Miami. In fact, when we close the port January 15, it won't be missed. It can be made easily each week from Tampa. And with the in­ come from the current activity here added to the Tampa income, Tampa can be a thriving port. BETTER STAY AWAY The difficulties faced by alien members of Fie SIU and what the Union is doing to ease them were the chief points aired at infozmal meeting in New York HAll last week. Picture above shows, group-shortly after session got nnier way. PosMloltday Philadelpliia Relaxes; Gasheunds Quiet By E. B. TILLEY PHILADELPHIA — This is a" quiet port following the Holidays. Both the merry-makers and ships ping have subsided somewhat. ||>*The latter is not too bad; whgt Sinakes it seem poor is the fact P that a lot of men are crowding j'- into the Hall following their ^ j holidays at home. „ , The week's activity consisted Miami To Ciose By January 15^ of four payoffs—two of them SUP ships which SUP Patrolman Charles Jacobs handled. The other two were taken care of through this Hall and both were reported as being smooth and easy. We'd like to point .out to all members, tripcarders, permits and books, that strike clearance must be stamped in your book before you can ship, Many men are arriving here from other ports without having these -stamps in their books. It causes them a lot of trouble and delays in their taking a ship— so, to be on the safe side, get those clearances before register­ ing. CELEBRATING OVER For the most part things are running smooth here. Everyohe has had a bellyful of celebrating. Even the year-long celebrants have taken time off. Maybe they have just taken a broad hint and decided to stay clear of the Philly Halh Anyway, we haven't seen a gashound around these parts in quite a while. This week's report is sort of brief and lacking in news, but we hope to have something inter­ esting or surprising next week. "'•y If you are figuring on coming here to ship out, it would be a damned good idea to change your plans. Go somewhere else. Miami has the best weather in. the world, but you jolly well pay for it. We are closing January 15 be­ cause that is the day our rent is due, and because the cost of maintaining a HaU is just toemuch for any benefit that comes from it. Today, when most of the coimtry is shivering from the cold, the people here are running around in shorts. The weather is like July in New York. However, there are surprisingly few tourists around. Seems like the cabbage is getting short and not so many can afford to come here to enjoy the cli~"*'^-"V. She's a good ship." �W" Page Eight THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. January 9. 1948 SHIPS' MniUTES AMD MEWS • IS SS Southwind Crew Asks Slopchest, Seafarer Son Of Deceased Bucyrus Crewman Grateful Stores Be Certified By Seafarers For Donations To Memorial Mmrnimmmmmm It wasn't until he paid off in ow who reported that the gift New York, recently after a long had made it possible for her to trip, that Marion L. Wells learn­ make a down payment on a ed that the crew of the Bucyrus small house in Houston, Texas. Victory had sent his mother $520 Everybody aboard the Bucyrus after hi§ father died in Madras, contributed approximately 10 India, and he is anxious to ex­ dollars. Marion Wells would have beeri press his heartfelt gratitude. The Bucyrus crew's act was, on his way to see his mother he thinks, a wonderful gesture earlier had there not been a of SIU solidarity. He is proud to mixup on the payoff of his ship^ be an SIU man as was his father the SS Matanzas Victory, Los Angeles Tankers. before him. Marion's father, the late Rich­ The ship was sold out frojn ard S. Wells, dfed of a heart at­ under the crew in England. The tack on August 30 and was crew flew back home, but the buried in Madras. He was Utility Captain preferred to come in a on the Bucyrus which is am Isth­ ship. As a" result, the crew had mian ship. to hang around New York until The Bucyrus crew, after their the Captain, who had all the generous action, received a let­ records required for the payoff, ter from Richard S. Wells' wid­ showed up. llllilii The SS Southwind lies light at Alexandra Docks in Liverpool, England. Photo was taken by E. B. (Mac) McAuley. Ship's Delegate. Bill Taylor Dies In Philly; Oldtimer Held Book No. 48 An SIU oldtimer, William L. Greatly disturbed by the poor quality of the ship's stores and the inferior mer­ Taylor, died suddenly at his chandise in the slopchest, the crew of the SDuthwind, South Atlantic, in a shipboard home, 4209 Boone Street, Phila­ meeting early in December, passed a resolution asking that the SIU take action to delphia, on Dec. 28, according to IT; " is word just received from E. B. store ships and slopchests from'® SIU there was no disputed overtime standarized brands on all Tilley, Acting Agent in that port a standardized list of Union-ap­ in either the Engine Department ships, city. Brother Taylor was 52 proved brands. "And whereas; we, the crew- or the Stewards Department. years old. : Related resolutions called for members of the SS Southwind However, there were a couple of Notice of the oldtimer's death oa careful check of ship's stores do hereby instruct the neces­ beefs outstanding on the Deck. ifor vermin and weevils before was received at the Union hall sary Union officials to meet with It seems that the Chief Mate signing on, for the Delegates to on Dec. 31. A collectiofi for a the steamship companies con­ had allowed longshoremen in check the stores with a Patrol­ cerned and negotiate for such Amsterdam to do sailors' work. floral »v/reath to be sent ^ the man and for fumigation of all storing lists, Moreover, the Mate had encored funeral was taken up on the storerooms of the Stewards De­ "And be it finally resolved: in the ship's log that the men lower .deck of the branch hall partment. that subject to further member- had refused to secure the ship and" ali hands lesponded gener­ The resolution calling for a ship - approval, that the officials for sea,, an allegation „ that the ously, Tilley stated. standardized^ list,^ which was these companies in Deck Delegate, Pete Karvelas, BURIAL IN N. J. made by Jim GaUoway, the ^he very jnear future." vigorously denied. Steward, Was worded as follows: ^^0 resolution was signed by Karvelas explained that he had Services for the late Seafarer the following men: told the Mate that it would be were held last Friday at 7631 BE IT RESOLVED James Galloway, Gilbert G. better if the men could do this Ridge Avenue in nearby Rox"We, the undersigned, being Parker, George E. Taylor, Walter work when entering the locks borough. Brother Taylor was duly qualified members of the Tkach, S. W. Ringo, C. O. Greg­ where there would be plenty of buried at the United States Na­ Seafarers International Union do ory, L. Edstrom, W. G. Brud- light. The Mate had agreed, but tional Cemetery in Beverly; N. J. Wrealh sent to Brother Tay­ hereby make the following reso­ love, R. C. Grimes, E. B. Mc­ made the entry in the logbook His sole inimediate survivor is lor's funeral by his Philadel-^ lution: Auley, C. M. Foster, P. K. Kar­ anyway. Karvelas contended that his wife, the former Catherine phia brothers. •• i working in the dark on deck con­ Manning. "Whereas: SIU contracted ves­ velas. sels are being stored according At the time of the meeting stituted unsafe conditions,, Born in Pennsylvania in 1896, • tS"' to . the whims of various Port Taylor joined the SIU in Phila­ Stewards, A LIGHTER MOMENT IN LONDON delphia on Nov. 14, 1938. He "And whereas: the quality of held Book No. 48. Taylor, who The SEAFARERS LOG is the stores on board these ships sailed in the Steward Depart­ the membership's paper; it are of inferior brands, including ment, was in good standing at is a medium for the expres­ the low-grade, but hi^ priced, .the time of his death and had sion and airing of your ideas, merchandise in the slopchests of been cleared for ail strikes. SIU ships, suggestions, beefs, etc. The The passing of the popular old"And whereas: the Union LOG urges all' Brothers to timer deeply saddened bis former should go on record to have a submit material for publica­ shipmates and friends in the standardized storing list with Union. tion. Occasionally, however, we SUGGESTION Button Gwinnett Does It Again RETIRING BOOKS Members who forward their membership books to "the New York Hall for retire­ ment are urged to mark the envelope with the notation "Attention: 6ih floor." in or­ der to insure quicker handlirilr of the matter. Marking of the envelope in the manner advised above will save time and will result in prompt return of the book to the sender. Brother McAuley. now of the SS Southwind. formerly was a member of the crew of the tanker Newhall Hills, which was split in two by an explosion following a collision with a small craft in the English ChanneL Here he is with some shipmates in London's Lyceum shortly after the Newhall Hills was drydocked at Tilbury. From left to right: McAuley. Jack Libby. '(Major" Sutton and Mike Trani. The Button Gwinnett carry­ ing a cargo of coal to France has run aground en route to Cher­ bourg. According to an AP dis­ patch the South Atlantic ship is high on reefs and French tugs have put out to refloat the ship if possible. The Gwinnett's present dilem­ ma is her second of 1947. Early in the year she went aground off Norfolk, Va. receive a complaint saying that a beef we have printed is a personal one and with­ out basis in fact. To avoid recurrence of, such situations in the LOG whenever possible, 'criticisms of individuals should be sign-' ed by the ship's delegates and/or as many of the crewmembers as are interested. This would eliminate any possibility of the beefs be­ ing regarded as personal. -A- �THE SEAFARERS Friday, January 9, 1948 LOG Page Nina SIU Ships' Minilted In Brief f from fines to be donated to JOLIET VICTORY (dale not Brothers in Marine Hospitals. given) — Chairman Don SouthBrother McRay elected ship's wood; Secretary Red McStravick. delegate. Motion carried to lock Special meeting called to discuss messroom while in port and give the food. Steward explains that key to man on watch. he has enough but of small var­ iety. Expects to take on addi­ 4 4 4. ALCOA CLIPPER (Date not tional supplies in Capetown. Mo­ given)—Chairman Lewis: Secre­ tion carried to buy 100 pounds tary K. L. Eckholm. New Busi­ of local meat. Motion carried to ness: Ship's Delegate Ski moved have delegates or delegate to that crew purchase copy of Rob­ check food stuffs and if possible erts' Rules of Order and any accompany purchaser. Motion Union books approved by New carried to write a letter to the Orleans Port Agent; cost not to SIU Hall concerning the failure to check slops. Steward asks ard make up a schedule for exceed $10. Good and V/elfare: crew to turn out lights in chill messroom and time that the One minute of silence for Bro­ gF You HAVE A PROBLEM CoMCERNINe ClTIboxes and shut doors. messman is allowed to work. thers lost at sea. ZEMSHIP, UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS, INCOME Suggestion that Captain see ra­ 4 4 4 a. SGROVER C. HUTCHERSON. w, HOSPITALIZATION, ILLNESSoRINJURY, MARY BALL. Aug. 25—Chair- dio operator to have speaker in man Francis L. McQuillan; Sec­ crew's mess repaired. One min­ Nov. 23—Chiurman Jim Pulliam; THE COAST GUAR-D, OR ANY MATTER THAT retary Earl T. Duncan. New Bus­ ute of silence for Brothers lost Secretary George Hayes. New REQUIRES HELPOR ADViCE GET IN TOUCH Business: Question raised about iness: Motion to change the at sea. WITH THE SIU SPECIAU SERVICES PEPT. collecting wages of Deck Main­ Stewards department toilet to S' tenance and Wiper as ship sail­ EVERY EFFORT WILL BE MADE To SQUARE SETON HALL VICTORY, Nov. old engine department toilet due to fact that it would be used 18—Cl>airman W. Lackanee; Sec­ ed short. Motion carried to bar AWAY YOUR BEEFS. while meals are being served. retary N. Blackicn. Delegates re­ pantryman from Union. Motion THAT'S OUR JOB; Motion carried to check laundry ports accepted. New Business: carried for Delegates to check and adjust all valves. Education: Motion by Blackton that crew with Purser the overtime and Talk on means of generally im­ examine all permitmen and rec­ bonus due each crewmember. proving the lot of seamen. Mo­ ommend them for books if found Education: Short lecture given tion by John Smith to use spare worthy. Motion by Muse that no by ship's delegate to tripcarders messhall as recreation room. one payoff until all disputed and permitmen on their duties Moved by Duncan that a 25c fine overtime is settled. Repair list and responsibilities. be placed against anyone leav­ read to crew and additions made. ing dirty cups on the table be­ Good and Welfare: Agreement By HANK tween meal hours, money to go that all foc'sles be swabbed and Since the New Year just started, we'll wish the following to the Brothers in marine hos­ left clean for next crew. Brothers the best of health, the best of trips and a happy New pitals. ** L 4. 4. Year loo. Blackie Hoffstein: Have you still got that shipmate SEATRAIN NEW ORLEANS. 4 4 4 of a dog with you from last year? Ralph "Rusty" Swillinger Nov. 14—Chairman Adolph Ca­ STEEL MAKER, Nov. 23 — shuttling down the islands; Jim Matheson, who probably isn't pote; Secretary R. Burch.^ New in New York right how; Harold Nelson, long time away from Business: Motion by Foster that Chairman Stephen Mosakowski; New York with his mustache; Whitey Jutchess, how's all the delegates make up three copies Secretary Arthur Brunelle. List trips? Edwin Edginton, where did you celebrate your recent of repair list. Motion to have of eighteen men desirous of joinng SIU brought up. Each man birthday? Bill Brady, here in New York, who wrote a real SEATRAIN HAVANA. Nov. 23 crew messroom painted on next cleared and okayed for joining. trip. Good and Welfare: Crew fine article for the LOG about the poor construction of ships; —Chairman Fred Shaia; Secre­ 4 4 4 Charles R. Watson, out on a trip since a few weeks ago, no tary (not given). New Business: voted Steward thanks for his HASTINGS, Nov. 30 — Chair­ doubt; Kenny Marston: How were those trips to Sweden? Suggestion by Johnson that in­ 100 percent cooperation during man H. Grimes; Secretary R. asmuch as the ship arrives on trip. 4 4 4 Johnson. New Business: Motion Thanksgiving Day and that most! John Bove: How's the real fine baking getting along? Michael by D. Archer to have heat regof the men will be wanting' ating system in each foc'sle Dendak, long time away from New York; Carl Lawson: How's time off, that Thanksgiving din-1 checked and repaired. Motion by the Bosun and where are you now? James Manning: How are the ner be moved to Wednesday so' Dermody to have winches re­ trips from down the coast? Henry- "Red" Twyman: probably still, all can enjoy it. Motion by Rigpaired before next trip. Motion with a mustache on his face; Woodrow Roland: happy cooking for gins that b«f about seamen's by Wagner to have fresh water the New Year; Bill Gale: long time away from his good old quarters be settled once and for tank cemented. Good and Wei- Florida and now in New York; Johnny Meghrian: may your 1948 all at payoff. Good and Wel­ fare: Discussion on bad pota­ trips have smoother revolutions—down below; Jimmy Reynolds: fare: Suggestion that soiled lin­ toes. One minute of silence for ^nd the business? Tommy "Pop" Taylor: en be turned in promptly so as who could be down his home port of Florida with the taxis; Brothers lost at sea. to enable the steward to have Woodrow Yant: a shipmate of 1942; Robert McQueen: probably 4 4 4 the laundry done and an ade­ out on a long trip this time; Gilbert Parker: how's your sea 4 4 4 BEREA VICTORY, Nov. 25 — quate supply can be on hand. MOLINE VICTORY. Sept. 21 Chairman John Prescott; Secre­ photography shaped up for 1948? One minute of silence for Bro­ —Chairman Sieve Bergeria; Sec­ tary Harold Rosecrans. New Bus­ 4 4 4 thers lost at sea. retary Richard Cummings. Dele­ iness: Rosecrans elected ship's John Bananas: who could be down in home, sweet, home New gates reported on number of delegate. JVIotion carried that Orleans; Gene Moon: long time no see or hear. What's new, Gene? books, permits sOid tripcards messroom, recreation, passage­ Jimmy McCullough: Either out on a long voyage or home in aboard. Motion by Lorier to hold ways and laundry will be kept Brooklyn for the past holidays; James Hand: How's the Deck meetings every other Sunday. clean and orderly. Motion car­ Engineer and the trips? Harold Witt who recently asked us to. Good and Welfare: Agreed that ried that "deck and engine de­ warn SIU brothers how dangerous it is going ashore in Pusan, 4 4 4 DEL MAR. Nov. 16 — Chair­ scuttlebutt job will be done by partments rotate in . cleaning of Korea; Yens Nielsen, who may be here smoking his pipe with man R. Marion; Secretary E. J. Tole. One minute -ftf silence for laundry. his long time oldtimer of a shipmate. Brother Hansen.. . Remem­ Riviere. Ship's Delegate reported Brothers lost at sea. ber, Brothers: Some of your shipmates may be in hospitals some­ that several member-performers 4 4 4 where in the States. Look at the list on Page 2 of this LOG. If were being brought up on JOLIET VICTORY. Nov. 20— you recognize a shipmate's name, write a doggone letter and charges. Deck, Engine and Stew­ Chairman Donald Soulhwood; cheer him up, indeed. ards Delegates reported all over­ Secretary John McStravick. New 4 4 4 time okay. New Business: Mo­ Business: Motion carried to im­ Brother John Weiss of Logan. Ohio, just let us know he'll tion by Dynarski that the mem­ prove Jr. Engineer's foc'sle or 4 4 4 appreciate receiving the LOG to his home every week since ROBERT R. McBURNEY. Nov. bers of crew who have violated move. Matter to be taken up he claims the LOG is his only link to his shipmates. Not to the contract and SIU constitu­ with Patrolman. Brother G. F. 19 .— Chairman Vernon Porter; forget the important union activities too. Brother Weiss* tion by performing and being Shaffer elected ship's delegate Secretary Frank S. Mitchell. Del­ which is vital to every SIU sailor whether ashore or afloat... drunk shall have their member­ One minute of silence for Bro­ egates' reports accepted. Good Brother Red Whitten just came into New York from a trip and Welfare: Delegates requested ship in the SIU revoked and thers lost at sea. ending in Frisco with Brother ^ill Story amongst other to prepare repair lists of each shall stand trial. Motion by Sla­ 4 4 4 shipmates. Mutually agreed ter that the ship shall not sign MARY BALL, Sept. 26—Chair­ department. 4 4 4 on until all port pay and sub­ man Francis McQuillan; Secre­ that Agent Ray White be noti­ Brother Leon "Chink" White recently grabbed a ship for the sistence is paid. Motion by Dy­ tary Earl T. Duncan. Delegates fied of condition of life boats and narski that, meeting pass a vote reported satisfaction in their de-ftheir provisions. Agreed that life Far East... While waiting to throw "in for the Yarmouth when of censure against the delegates partments. New Business: Agreed boats should be brought up to she comes in, Brother Joe Pilutis and his mustache came up last week and confessed the happy nautical SIU fact that Brother "of voyage No. 2 for their dis­ that each delegate would pre­ standard before, next trip. George Semko, one of our oldtimers, was married last week, ruptive action and failure to pare a report for the boarding VENORE. Oct? 5^— Chairman January 5th. Congratulations, and a smooth voyage to you, George Patrolman. Good and Welfare: leave a repair list. All agreed to leave their foc'sles A. K. Mogensem; Secretary J. 4 4 4 MONROE VICTORY, Oct. 2-i in clean condition for the on­ Murphy. Delegates reported on Good News Hem: Last week the Waterman Steamship number of books, permits and Chairman Charles Neal; Secre­ coming crew. Company announced that it had purchased nine C-2 vessels tripcards in their departments. —thus increasing their privately-cwned fleet to 53 vessels in tary Arthur Cairns. New Busi­ 4 4 4 ' * DANIEL S. LAMONT, Sept. New Business: Delegate reported addition to operating 67 chartered vessels. Eight of the ships ness: Brother Higginbotham ac­ cepted as -shib's delegate. Mo­ 28—Chairman Fruge;. Secretary that all decks will be painted are in West Coast ports and one In an East Coast port. WelL Brothers, more ships—more jobs... A post-card from Red tion carried to cooperate with Austin. New Business: List of before ship reaches port. One messman by staying out of mess- fines and offenses to be drawn minute of silence, for Brothers Braunstein says; "We're down in New Orleans, loading for Puerto Rico. I plan to slay on her awlMla. She's a good ship." hall., Motion carried that Stew- up and posted.' Money gained lost at sea. DON'T LET IT GET WO DOWN, BROTHER! CUT and RUN -•A.. in T'il Al If m ':'f| VTI M �ihr&l^^ January 9; THE SE4FARERS LOa 'if 11 J 11' 1<A- S^farer Urges Tightening Of Rating Qualifications To the ETditor: It.Js my belief that there are many men—too many, in fact— who are sailing in ratings for which they do not have the . qualifications. And it is a situa­ tion which applies equally in all departments. When a man ships out for a rating and is not fully competent to handle all the duties of the job, he is placing an extra burden on shipmates,, because some­ •*X-: onehis else surely will have m to do the most job. He is also damag­ ing the prestige of his Union, whose reputation rests on the in­ dividual abilities of its member­ ship. Since this is a matter which affects all of us Seafarers I think that steps should be taken by the membership to protect the repu­ tation of the organization and their own jobs. OUTLINES PLAN I should like to suggest a pos­ sible, remedy for this situation which the membership can think nbout,# discuss and alter as they see, fit, Here it is in outline form:, l..In each port, committees composed of five full book members from each depart­ ment, should be set up. Each man serving in his respective department's committee, should have been sailing in his de­ partment for at least five years. 2. These committees should draw up a list of requirements,* for the various ratings in their departments. 3. These committees in all branches should then send their list of requirements to headquarters where another cdfhmittee of ten men would T consolidate the various lists and set up a standard set of requirements for every rating. ,4. The final lists would then be sent to every port. 5. When a man in any port applies for a job in a partic­ ular rating, he could be held responsible for answering sat­ isfactorily the questions and requirements for his his rat; ing. When he does establish his ability to hold down the job, it should be stamped in : 7' his book that he is qualified r 7 for his rating. This would be in addition to the endorsement carried on his seaman's papers. vv MANY VIEWS • i realize: that there are many who might disagree with this propAsal. But there are also many who do agree, with it. I offer the above suggests just for discussion. Other brothers will THEMEMBSRSHIPSAVS: A SIO SHieMOSTBEA^ ClfANSHlf, BEK>Re 'T'PA^^effF/ ::: SS STEEL NAVIGATOR GETS.AmVND Log'A-Rhythms The Weary Wiper probably have other ideas on the subject. We're all interested in our Union. We want to better our­ selves by strengthening the SIU wherever possible. How about discussing both sides of this ques­ tion? I. W. Margavy By PETE GRONSKY DON CASTEEL . ED BLOOM Ta the Editor: Reading the LOG of Dec. 19 ' we noticed'a poem submittedby a crewmember of the Del A: Sol giving his version of the ^ "Woes Of A Wiper." We three '' Wipers aboard the Steel Ar-. 's chitect offer up our version of.; 7 "The Weary Wiper." (Ed. Note: Okay brothers, what do you think about Margavy's proposal? How about writing down your views and sending them into the Sea­ farers Log. There ought to be some healthy discussion on this.) The Isthmian ship takes the spotlight in photo above as shipyard workers in Maryland Drydbcks work, through the night making the vessel ship­ shape for the rugged duty that lies ahead. I Oh. listen all you sailors. And take a tip from me: Don't ever be a Wiper When you ship out to sea. The Wiper gets the dirty work^ The Oilers they aren't fools-— At left is a view of the The Firemen sit on their cans; Panama Canal as the Steel They say they are not mules. , Navigator makes her way back to the Atlantic side after a One day down in the engine Persian.. Gulf run. room The First gave me a job; Both pictures were taken by I cleaned out the garbage Seafarer Glen Vinson during And started in to swab. a voyage aboard the. Isthmian scow. Vinson is an inveterate shutterbug who. never misses an opportunity to record a good shipboard .scene. most an entire crew of SUP men and sailed for the East Coast (We met her here after our rattling ride cross-country.) When she got there the SUP men were paid off with trans­ portation money to the West Coast but most of them stayed aboard as th^ are allowed to do here. Since then they have made several^ trips around the East Coast and to the Islands without a single man being forced to pile off. To the Editor: I'm beginning to get callouses on my posterior from riding trains from the West Coast back to the East so, before I make the railroads rich and acquire for myself a case of "railroad fati­ gue", I think something should be done about the cause of my misery. I'm referring to the rule of the West Coast which requires all crews hitting the West Coast to accept their transportation money and pay off. When a ship takes a crew on the East Coast, makes a trip and pays off on the West Coast, the entire crew is forced to take transportartion money and pile off whether they wish to or not. Sometimes these ships are coming east anyway but that makes no difference, we still have to pile off. It seems somewhat discrimina­ tory in light of the fact that when a ship takes a crew on the West Coast and hits the East Coast, the men at the payoff can take thei» transportation money and still remain aboard the ship— that's the Atlantic and Gulf Dis­ trict rule. ALL WORKING TOGETHER SIU and SUP men are sailing the same ships in almost every port on the three coasts. On the West Coast, SUP meq are in [the majority,,, so, naturally,, any SUGGESTS CHANGE WILLIAM J. JONES ' I am not suggesting that we adopt the West Coast rule and force these men off these ships; instead, I feel that West Coast should adopt the East and Gulf Coasts rule and allow the men to kay aboard if they so desire. This is one organization and we are all SIU members banded together for one common pur­ pose; to better the lot of sea­ men; This practice by the West Coast, I feel, is working a hard­ ship on one section of the mem­ bership and should be rectified. I have a very good reason for wanting this: I'm back aboard the Ponce DeLeon here in New York and we're due to hit the West Coast again—my poor cal­ louses. William J. Jones ship paying off there is crewed almost entirely by SUP rhen. That's okay with me as we are all in the same organization and air members of a common or­ ganization, but the SUP men when they hit the East Cqast get the benefit of the A&G ruling which allows them to stay aboard, the ship. A&G men hitting the West Coast have to pile off and take that long trainride back East. On my last ship, the Ponce DeLeon, Waterman, we signed on in Baltimore, v/ent to the Far East and paid ,off in Frisco. At (Ed. Note: How do ycu feel. the payoff the entire crew was given, transportation rnoney to about Brother Jones' sugges­ Baltimore and made to pile off. tion?. Air your sentiments in a The DeLeon .then took on al­ letter to tha LOGO • ^17 I swabbed all through the room. It shined just like a dime. Just then an oil line busted And flowed as free as wine. The oil ran through the engine room— It was an awful mess— I knew I'd have to clean it up And that was not a guess. After cleaning up the slop, • I thought I'd take my time But the First couldn't see it And handed me this line: • :M$_ . •"' 7^;' i "Your home is in the bilges, i ; Your bed is in the grease. Your meals come from the gar*. bage can. Your work sh^ never cease/' : Oh, I am just a weary Wiper, And things are very tough; Everyone tries to boss me. But I am hard to bluff. - ? /,• I am always black and dirty, My clothes are never clean, I'm just a crummy Wiper , Wherever I am seen. This is all 1 have to say, boys, Sa take - this tip from . me; Go get a higher rating^^^^^ 7? When you-.put out te seai r 7 7 �Friday. January 9. 1948 Cook Raps Disrupter In Ship's Ranks THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleven SCENES ALONG THE BAUXITE TRAIL New Orleans Wins Praise For Courtesy To the Editor: Before a Night Cook and Ba­ ker was put aboard our ships the 2nd Cook had to make all pas­ tries in addition to cooking veg­ etables. Under this set-up the Chief Cook only had to cook the meat and prepare soups. The Chief Cook's job is still the same, the 2nd Cook has been relieved of cooking pastries now that a Night Cook and Ba­ ker is included in the ships' crews. On my last ship I found that for some reas-on the Chief Cook felt that the Night Cook and Baker had a snap job and was not entitled ,to tlfe same pay as Chief Cook. I guess he felt that "the qual­ ifications for sailing Night Cook • were less than those necessary to sail Chief Cook. I can't change man's feelings about this, but I feel the volume of work and ability to make all types of pas­ tries is worthy of pay along with that of the highest cook in the Stewards Department. The ship was the Alcoa Polar­ is, carrying twelve passengers. From the amount of pastry was called upon to prepare, one would be led to believe the ship was the Queen .Elizabeth. To the Editor: There were camera enthusiasts aplenty aboard the SS Alcoa Polaris on her recent bauxite run. In photo left. Brother Oswald Eisle. Oiler is focusing his camera for a shipboard shot, while the vessel lies at Port of Spain, Trinidat. Dockside view of the Polaris in photo right was taken by Bert Svennsson. Lauds Crew, Extends Season's Best To Brothers • To the Editor: I am writing to tell how much I appreciate the courteous" help­ fulness of the Dispatcher and one of the Patrolmen attached to your New Orleans office. I'm sorry I neglected to ask their names. About 10 days ago I received a Christmas card from my son a member of your Union, mailed in New Orleans the day before. I knew that he was on a ship that had sailed from Philadelphia or New York and .was bound for Honolulu. My son had neglected. to give me the name of the ship, or even the rating he was sailing under—so I really had no way of locating him. I was anxious to .see since he had been in Sweden since last June and had married a girl there. LOG READER I have always read the LOG and so I knew that one of the Patrolmen would know the names of all ships in port that were bound for Honolulu. I asked the Long distance operator to get me the New Orleans office of the Union. When the Dispatcher answered the phone, I told him my story and he transferred the call to one of the Patrolmen. The Patrolman told me that the Hawaiian Farmer was the only ship bound for Hononlulu that had been in port, but that she had sailed that morning. This was disappointing news,, but it saved me a trip to New Orleans as I had planned going there to see my son. I'd like to sound off with a few words of praise in this holiday season for the crew of the SS Midway Hills, Pacific Tankers. We are now on our way to Pearl Harbor and expect to arrive about the 6th of January. We have a darned good crew aboard and it is a pleasure to sail with men like these. There is not one performer or gasHere's some of the crew enjoying some shipboard camara­ hound in the crew. Everyone is BIG BAKING ORDER derie over bottles of pop in crew's mess. Around the table, in harmony with everyone else— that's what makes a happy ship. One day, and it was a typical from left to right, are Brothers CampbelL B. Svennsson, Ru­ STEWARD TOPS day, I prepared mince and ap­ dolph Mature, Bob Larsen, Ame Larsen, Larry Stengel and I also have high praise for ple pies, plain muffins, raisin Sougee SualL Sylvester Zygarowski, our Chief muffins, buckwheat cakes, cornSteward. We think he is the best meal cakes, a layer cake and Steward in the Union. He sure hot rolls. knows how to put oqt the chow The next day I baked cream and his cooks are tops in making •puffs, apple pie, corn bread, it a delight to eat. \t;ornmeal hot cakes, hot rolls, HIS SHIP We held our first shipboard >lain and raisin muffins and cin­ I had just received a letter To the Editor: back to sea and it won't be long meeting last Sunday. It was a from my son, mailed from the namon buns. good meeting with almost every­ A single man working on a Although I am only a trip- before I'll be returning home to one participating. Tops on the Canal Zone, telling me he is on • ship cannot be expected to pre­ carder in the SIU I take pride the sea where men are men. the Hawaiian Farmer and ex­ T/5 Elmer Florian agenda was the extension of best pects to be in Honolulu on Janu­ pare much more than this in a wishes for the New Year to all Kunsan, Korea single day, bnt the Chief Cookl"' belonging to thU line orour Brothers in the SIU. Best of ary 1. seemed to' feel that this was a ganization even though I am in I thought it would be nice if luck to the SEAFARERS LOG, the Army now and cannot ship. LOG On Tap you could print my letter in the snap of the first order. the SIU and SUP. LOG so your members would Antonio Carrano It'^ would be different if he I receive the LOG regularly In Shanghai Bar know how important it always SS Midway Hills were the owner of the ship and (a few weeks late due to the To the Editor: is to give the name of the ship, the money was coming out of rating, etc., so that any one de­ his pocket, but even then a mqn, slow mails) and read it from After making Shanghai on our siring to locate them could do sa cannot be expected to do much cover to cover. first shuttle-run from Guam, I Also to let your members real­ more work in a day. In the issue of Sept. 19 I no­ took a gander around town for ize what a good impression it Send in 'the miniaee of An SIU crew is expected to ticed in the "Cut and Run" col­ the main points of interest to makes when they try to be help­ your ship's meeting to the work tbgether as a tinit for the umn an item which read: "In Seafarers. It didn't take me long ful and particularly to expres® New York Hall. Only in thai common good of all. Bickering to find a solid spot: the Diamond my appreciation to those men in way can the membership act the days to come there will be and jealousy has no place withBar, operated by two SUP on your recommendations, the New Orleans office for being ^ in the crew. I went aboard the plenty of shipping when the Brothers. so patient in listening to my and then the minutes can be ship to do my job. The Union Marshall Plan to help European I find this place has as much story and doing all they could to printed in the LOG for the fought for and won equal pay countries with food, materials, or more to offer than any similar help me. benefit of all other SIU for the Chief Cook and Night etc., gets rolling along. The Mer­ spot in Shanghai. Mrs. Lois Hilton crews. Cook and in doing so must have •The USS in Shanghai, I un­ Natchez, Miss. had excellent reasons for doing chant Marine will be busier than derstand, is i-eceiving the LOG, ever if Confess allows the Am- ^ut there are a lot of Brothers so. LOCAL BOY MAKES GOOD erican cargoes to be carried first­ who do not care to patronize Why a fellow union brother will take it upon himself to dis­ ly and mostly in American bot­ that outfit. So after contacting several agree and battle this provision toms." ships' crews, we were all very I don't understand. The high NOT SO ROSY much in favor of having the wages we enjoy were gained the hard way and it seems al­ That was good to hear and SEAFARERS LOG sent to the most unbelievable that a fellow read, but later I read the follow­ Diamond Bar, 2 Yuen Chane SIU member would take it upon ing in Time magazine of Nov. Road, Shanghai, China. " D. D .Story ; himself to try tearing down 10: "The prospects for freight (Ed. Note: The LOG is now what we have, gained. are equally good. British lines sharing the setting in the Dia­ Let's stop this internal sniping expect to carry the largest sing.and continue our fight for bet­ le slice of U. S. relief shipments mond Bar). ter wages and conditions for all". under the Marshall Plan. (Only 5 percent of the total is ex­ H. Donovan Night Cook and Baker pected to go in U. S. bottoms.)" Alcoa Polaris That doesn't look too good to Check the slop chest be­ the shipping industry at all. Af­ fore your boat sails. Make ter all it is our money, so it sure that the slop cheat con­ should be our ships. tains an adequate supply of When I get my LOGS they all the things you are liable A Seafarer from the SS Steel Chemist, Isthmian ship, are read by quite a few old to need. If it doesn't, call the shows natives a thing or two with one of their local playthings members over here. Reading the Union Hall immediately. in Bombay, India. Sorry, the naine of the charmer wasn't LOG makes me impatient to get sent along with thl^ ;^''oto. ' ^ Cites Conflicting Views On Marshall Plan's Effect Send Those Minutes Check It - But Good �• 1^/Twriw• FHOMTi JaaiSwrir- S; 1948 T B E S K1A F jt BTB R S to e ^^ther Tells Of Poor Treatment, Eun-around He Received In Europe PRETTYING UP THE GATEWAY CITY We went on the SS Slocum doctor and they told me the law After the agentr-had a talk with said you couldn't get a docior On Sept. 24, 1947, I was sent to him I met the Captain. After outside of the hospital. After the the company doctor in Antwerp, three days on the ship, the Cap­ Union crew got after them I -Belgium, for I had very bad tain and the agent and the Stew­ got a doctor. They told me I pains in the back of my neck. ard took me and Cooper to see was going back on the America. After fluorscopic examination I the company doctor, to get some So this fink told me he had some Was told by the company doctor pills. pills, which he said would stop I had bronchitis and spots on my pains. He said they would I asked the agent to take us my luiigs and that I would have back to the.ship but he refused make me float. I didn't know to go to a hospital. We had no money. We told this what he meant but found out. I When the Captain came on to the Consul and he was going was, put back in the hospital board I showed him the certi­ to give us four francs. We tolc. where my bags were searched ficate but he said that I could him we were not bums and left by the sisters who said the Con­ hot go to the hospitaL I got the his office—without money. sul and USS said I was a "dope Ship's Delegate and took him to fiend." BAD PAINS :see the doctor. The delegate read SOME HELP From the No. 3 hatch. Seafarer Karl Amizen captures ». the working agreement to him The next night I had -very pointing out that in Section 11, bad pains in the stomach. The I proved to the doctor I was sharp, picture of the Gateway City's house and stack. Up on: full medical attention as re­ Mate in charge sent me back to not. His name is Dr. Bruno the stack two crewmembers touch up the Waterman "W." AlrC quired by law shall be given to the hospital. After staying there Fierene. He sure helped me.j all unlicensed personnel and, ex­ all night and getting stuff to while I was under his care. Now left, in the bosun's chair, is Harold Pieren. Man on the stagecept where such is assumed by kill the pains, I asked in the the Consul came up to see me is unidentiiied. the U. S. Consul or the Public rnorning to be sent back to the with , an American doctor to KK.Health Service, medical atten­ ship. I was put back in bed. The amine me. I asked for my own tion shall be furnished by the next morning the phony dock doctor. The wife of the chief fink company at its expense. clerk came in and asked me for also did all she could to hurt me my passport; I refused. DIDN'T CARE while I was in the hospital. The Captain didn't care what He returned next day with My doctor visited me to say it said in the agreement. I the Consul and the latter told that I was to be discharged to •couldn't go to the hospital, he the doctor to spare no expense which I was agreeable. Condi­ said. Both he and the dock clerk, and they didn't. I let them go tions of .the discharge were tnat •acting for the company, refused right ahead. After five days, the I was to be transported by am­ bulance to ship and kept under to let me see the American Con­ medical attention until the ship sul. This request was also dearrived in America. This was :Hied to a . Brother Cooper, who done to suit the Consul. This is was ill with appendicitis. the way it worked out: My doctor's certificate was left I was taken in an ambulance :pn the ship, in care of the ship's to the Marine Marlin and put in 'delegate. I found out when I a room aboard ship. The doctor tried to get it that the Engine had me handcuffed, although I Delegate had given it to the was in a weakened condition. Captain. If I learn his name I When we got to Southhampton, •wiU put him up on charges. England, I was sent to an insti­ Far from- his usxial habitat, There was a good crew on tution. After two -days there the Engine Room, crewmemWith pursed lips George board the ship. Some of them on a meagre diet I was put Miltner, Wiper, faces the cam­ took mine and Brother Cooper's aboard the America. I asked the her Karl Arntsen poses at the era while Dutch DeGraw. gear ashore and we went to the Consul sent a young kid and the doctor who took me out why he emergency stern wheel. The Consul's office. He told us he chief fink from the USS to see bed handcuffed me and he re­ wheel is not unknown to hhn. Wiper, applies the old bearhug. All pictures were sub­ ifnew all about us and he didn't me. They told me they had a plied that he was afraid I would however, as he has sailed as mitted to the LOG by Karl plane to take me home. All the - see why the Captain didn't let ump over the side. Arntzen. ' OS on previous trips. time I was in the hospital—over us go to the hospital or let us The doctors on the America three weeks—I had nothing to come to see him. treated me fine. Food was good. After the Consul talked to the eat. I was getting pretty thin. I don't know how to thank them. company doctor for about 20 They took x-rays and they found On reaching New York, I was ' minutes, in came the Captain I had an infected liver, a very met by a company stiff and the cand the would-be company ag- sick gallbladder and hardening Coast Guard, which has been '''"A ;«nt yelling like hell. The Con- of the arteries. ||j«|ul: told the Captain he had to The reason they wanted to persecuting' seamen all along 1 agreed to and in almost every rather than att^ding to their,To the Editor: pay us off, which he did. We send me home was that this own business. Here we are in the Persian respect coincide with those of then went to the hospital where USS fink had a young kid study­ the Waterman Agreement.) I stayed from Sept. 25 until ing to be an artist, whose moth­ Gulf writing our second report STILL TROUBLE . ' Get. '9, 1947. Reason I was dis­ er was very sick back in the LONG TRIP AHEAD of meetings ' held on this ship. charged was that the company states, and that's why they were The company stiff took me It now looks like conditions on After we leave here we are agent told the doctor to get us sending me home. I refused. If over to Ellis Island. Here is this ship will be no better until going to Bahrein Island and from out, as that was the company the Consul had come up with what they warfted me to do: sign a paper saling that I would stay the working rules are drawn up there to Koilthottam, India, via rule. the kid and told me his mother there 90 days and let them do by the Union—we have beefs in Quilon. If everything goes all was sick I would have gone right we will arrive in Philly TROUBLE STARTS as they wanted and. give them all three departments. because the hospital was not a about the 15th of February. We i I went to the company agent 15 days notice before I get dis­ fit place to t»e in. If I knew what are giving this advance notice I wish you could let us know to get a place to sleep. Now charged. I was to be locked up I was going to go through I so a Patrolman can be there if we ha-ve reached an agree­ here is where the trouble started. in a room. would have gone under any cir­ waiting for us as we have plenty ment as to working rules with I was told I would have to stay After some trouble I got a cumstances. of beefs for him to straightea the Isthmian Company. If so, Ht the USS on what the agent pass to get off the island. I went said was the company's orders. From this time on I was noth­ to the company, got a few dol­ would ypu let us know as soon out. No matter how hard we try When I refused he called up the ing but a pin cushion for all the lars and a letter and was told as possible? (Ed. Note: "Working aboard this ship, there is no so­ Consul and put me on the phone. needles I had stuck in me, I to go to the Staten Island Marine rules with Isthmian have been lution to our difficulties without I< was mad and told him the, USS went into the hospital at 155 Hospital, where I am writing working rules. pounds and dropped to 122. The was a fink joint and I would this true story of what happen­ Everyone On board is in the not stop there. I told him what good doctor wanted to out me ed to me, in the hope that my LOG Reader Sends best of health and wishing they I thought of the outfit and their open in this condition. I was too Union will see that it doesn't Good Wishes To Fields could have been in the States record: during the war and asked weak and told the doctor that happen to another brother. Even was about all I could stand and for the Christmas Holidays. Well, what happened to the money if I am stopped from going to To Mr. Matt Fields: tiiat I wanted to; go to another this is all for this time. A Merry •feey coUected all through the sea I will always carry my good I saw your picture in the Christmas and Successful New hospital. He consented. war, when seamen had to pay old SIU bok. SEAFARERS LOG and read how I didh't see the doctor the I have - two, letters from An­ badly you had been treated. I Year to all from the crew of the forranything^ they got. : I stayed in a hotel for two next day, so I left the hospital thony O'Brien, a member of the have a son who has been a mer­ Queens Victorj^. Anthony J. Tanksi' days,, calling the agent every to see if I could get on the Hun­ Irish Seamen's Union, who was chant seaman for six years. I Ship's Delegate ' ; day to find, out when. I was go ter. I couldn't as I was STU. I in the' hospital with me in Ant­ am always thinking of him when Queens Victory XBg' back to the states. I wmt stayed in the USS because I had werp. He attests to the itreatment he is away, so it made me feel wto the agent to the hospital to no other place to go. I tried to I got while thwo fr(Mn the sorry when I read of your plight. get Cooper out who had been get- on. the- USS MoczowsiJ, but nurses. He also testifies to the operated on for appendicitis; I was told: no. I then met the fact that the USS manager and I hope you will soon get well inclsioa was not closed and crew of the SB Southwlnd who another man. (the artist) attempt­ and that everyone will be kind JE" imderstand he' should have were real Union brothers. They ed to get me to take the .idane to you in the hospital. ' stayed on, for' a few. more weeks, took pictures of me which should back to, the states; He says the I wish you a Merry Christmas Ki ; any difference be in the LOG soon. "whole thing waa a ruse to get and a Happy New Year! to the a was going by In.nay fouip4ays at the USS I the artist home» not Mr. Fields." Mzw Mazy Forden toe company's orders. snfltere^ jden for. a To the Editor: Queens Victory Men Yearn For Copy Of Working Rules '' ' �Frldiir^ Jamiaxr IMS TJIE The pictures on this page were taken by Seafarer Donald Southwood on a voyage aboard the SS Joliet Victory, Bobin Lines, to South and East Africa. The shot above is of the vessel at anchor ill the harbor of Beira, P.E.A. Brother South' wood states thp4 there was a good gang aboard the Joliet Victory, and these pictures will give the boys a chance to revive old memories of some happy days. The cargo gear goes up, and responsible for this job are, left to right, Vid Philipis,'^ AB: Blacky Crowelh OS: and Manuel Perez, AB. Shipboard work keeps seamen busy, but a competent crew, like the one on the Joliet Victory, makes the whole job easier. • y• Pa9» Thixte^n FARE RS LOG The 8 to 12 watch below decks takes time off to pose for a picture. They are, left to right, Dan Blake, Jr^ Third Assistant: Red Snyder, Oiler: A1 Aava, Jr. Engineer: and C. Fernan­ dez, Fireman. There always is plenty to do on a ship, but these men knocked off for a short time to have their picture taken for the LOG. The 12 to 4 Engine watch observes "coffee time." Pouring is Third Assistant Joe Villa. Oiler Charles Deroba, Fireman Albert Jones, and Jr. Engineer Don Southwood anxiously await their turns. A picture of the 4 to 8 watch was also sent in, but the heads of the men were unaccountably cut off. Red Bean, BR, does his daily dozen on the punch­ ing bag. Most of the gang took their turns on the bag and it took quite a beating during the fourmonth trip. Punching the bag was good exercise and a fine way to let off steam during the long Africaand-retum voyage. Some other members of the Deck Department snapped at their work. According to Secdarer Don Southwood, this crew pitched in with a vim and made the ship a typical SIU home away from home. L, to R„ Red McStravich. AB; A1 Birt, OS: and Joe Stackovich, AB. A1 Birt, OS, and Red McStravich, AB, hard at work handling a line. Two more members of the Deck Gang, uniden­ tified at work straightening gear. .'S l: Bosun Mickey Byrnes showing the Deck Gang how it's done on a good SIU ship. < ^ 3 This is a scene in one of the native villages near Beira. Left to right in'front of the kraal are Charlie Deroba, Oiler; a native boy: Don Southwood, Jr. Engineer; and Blackie Cro­ we!], 08. For some of the crew it was the first visit to "Africa and they made sure tol take in all the^ interesting dghts while •d'hey'were there," '.A' Henry Halfastern, the s^liet Victory's mascot, was a fav­ orite of all crewmembers. Henry shared the duties of mascot with another dog named Seaboots, whose picture Yfu not sent in. '' '' > V' V - J--* - , - * ^ Another scene in Beira, where the men of the Joliet Victory went ashore to examine the local customs. This family, posed in front of ijts hut, readily cooperated with the photog­ rapher to produce this picture of a native family in its own »m|bei of the crew report that they were surroundings. Members wtil treated by thsl iidiabitailtf. �THE SEAFARERS Page Fourteen LOG Friday, January 9, 1948 Stewardess Does More Than Carry Book Mrs. Johannsson was one of these committee mem­ bers. NEW-ORLEANS—The other day during one of our During the war, while the companies were still quiet moments here in the Port of New Orleans, I operating passenger, service to the Islands and South was hanging around the Dispatcher's Desk listening to America, Mi-s. Johannsson was a Stewardess on the some of the membei-s talking about their last trips. SS Sixola when it was torpedoed in the ^puth At­ At a point in the conversation one of the Brothers lantic. She was one ot the last to leave the ship. asked: "Are the Stewardesses on the passenger ships PRESENCE OF MIND actiye members or do they just carry a book so they can ship?" At the time the ship was struck, one of the crewWell, I wasn't in on' the discussion, so I didn't members, now an SIU man, was taking a shower. He intervene, but I think I can answer the Brother's ran out of the room and hit the boat deck without question to his satisfaction. even slowing down to pick up a toweL To keep the To one of our Stewardesses, the only one I have man from freezing to death, Mrs. Johannsson wrapped knowledge of at the moment, the SIU means more him in a blanket and held him in her arms through­ than carrying a book—it is, as to most members, a out the cold night. way of life. When the companies quit carrying passengers, she, Mrs. Edna'T. Johannsson, Book no. 48308, Steward­ like most Stewardesses, joined the Army Transport ess on the SS Del Norte, is a real active Seafarer Service where she served throughout the war. By who takes part in all Union affairs with the same the war's end she had received all of the Merchant "energy as the most militant male member. Marine combat medals. USED DIRECT ACTION Incidentally, as far as it is known around here, she is the only woman holding a lifeboat ticket in the She started sailing seventeen years ago on United American Merchant Marine. * Fruit ships. There was no union to protect the seamen After gaining her release from the ATS to sail and see that they received decent working and living passenger ships again, she shipped from the New conditions. The procedure then was to form committees to call Orleans SIU Hall aboard the Del Norte. She has been jjipon the Captain and company officials for improving aboard the Del Norte since then, and " on the last trip was elected Stewards Department Delegate. bnditions. By JOHNNY JOHNSTON i- From first hand experience, as I paid off the ship, I can say she did an excellent job. She had compe­ tently handled all the routine duties of her depart­ ment, and at the payoff had all books and permits ready for the Patrolman. After discharging her duties, she sat at the table with the Patrolman and took up a collection for on6 of the crewmembers who had fallen down the elevator shaft. At a meeting of the crew she had been elected to see that the Brother was well taken care of and she was intent upon carrying out the crew's wish. When the crew asked her if she was going to be Delegate on the next trip, she laughed and said, "It is a pretty hard job. Sometimes I can't get around to see the boys during their time off, so I usually try • to see them while working or at the meetings. "There are 46 men in the Stewards Department which makes the Delegate's job a big one, but if the Department elects me, I will try to do all I can." FIGHTING RECORD Her words to the crew, coupled with her excellent record of fighting for her fellow crewmen during the past seventeen years, should convince the most skep­ tical of men that Edna Johannsson is doing much more than carrying a book. She, and her sister Stewardesses, I'm sure, are just as proud to be members of the SIU as any of us and the record speaks for itself. Unclaimed And Retroactive Wages American Liberty Steamship Corporation 75 West Street, New York, New York BOSTON E. Matthews, $5.00. NEW YORK INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS ' Crew of SS Seatrain "Havana. $1.00; : L. Carrasquillo, $5.00; Wm. M. Bowman, $1.00; Joseph Peter Wise, $3.00; M. A. Roche, $4.00; H. E. Williams, $1.00; H. W. Clemens, $2.00; M. N. Kalaimbris, $5.00; L. Turi, $3.00; A. J. Amodio, $3.00; T. Andrews, $10.00; T, H. Carbarns, $1.00; F. Barry, $1.00; H. Ehmsen, $3.00; R. V. Sawin, $1.00; John Weiss, $2.00; A. Tuur, $1.00; F. Harvey, $5.00; H. Engelder, $1.00; J. P. Doyle, $2.00; C. J. Wille, $5.00; Ken You Kong, $10.00. SS CAVALIER M. Connolly. $2.00; W. A. Hazen. $2.00; F. A. Olson, $2.00; R. Stem, $2.00; C. P. Parker, $5.00; W. E. Bowman, $2.00; D. L. McKeen, $2.00j David Allan, $5.00; J. J. Celtz, $2.00; C. S. Hern, $3.00; H. J. Pancost, $6.00; E. L. Dover. $3.00; R. Dudley. $2.00. SS JEAN G. W. Ehmsen, $1.00; J. J. Mullican, $1.00; A- Gonzales, $1.00; R. Barrientos, $1.00. SS MARINA F. Miller, $1.00; J. Salad. $1.00; V. Torres. $1.00; R. Campbell. $1.00. SS SOUTH STAR C. P. Bush. $1.00. SS SEATRAIN TEXAS W. E. Pepper. $5.00; C. Cahill. $10.00; C. W. Johnson, $1.00. SS DIAMOND HITCH H. C. Sanabria, $5.00; W. Przylomski, $1.00; A. Calioto, $5.00; J. Diorio. $3.00. SS FT. MATANZAS F. Kelly, $1.00; E. Meyer, $2.00; J. King, $L00; C. E. Luckey, $1.00; B. C. Ferrell, $3.00; A. Roberts. $2.00; W. Zaleski, $1.00; Thomas Brennan, $3.00. SS GADSDEN B. Hansen, $5.00; A. R. Swiszczowski, $5.00; N. Sepe, $2.00; P. Gonzales. $5.00; W. Rupnik, $5.00; J. E. Rivers, $5.00; J. Rodriguez, $5.00; J. Stopowski, $2.00; E. Mathiesen, $5.00; J. rykezynski. $5.00; R. Davies, $4.00; . C. K. Neumann, $2.00. S; SS ROSARIO pfc" J. L. Marrero, $1.00. SS MONTEBELLO HIILS John Doyle, $3.00. SS STEEL ADVOCATE Donald Cowell, $2.00; R. F. Black, $3.00; James Murphy, $5.00; Robert Roy-Ranges. $5.00; Adrian G. Donnelly, $5.00; Russell P. Howard, $5.00; J. C. Szczepanski, $3.00; Budd N. Hull. $5.00; Samuel Brunsoii, $5.00; Edward F. , Piskorski, $5.00; Ramon O. Antoine, $5.00; Cesere Bisiak, $5.00; Guillermo (Q. Nuttal, $5.00; Eugene J. Goralski, $5.00; John J. Shive, $5.00; J. Kaz' inierski, $5.00. SS Halton R. Carey $20.52; J. Sealock, $2.00; Ronald siter, $11.66; Maroin Gordon, Angus Maclntyre, 427.59; John Purcell, $24.96; J. Hubbell, $23.16; $13.54; D. Greenhill, $4.66; Morris, $24.69; -Thomas J, C. Wiles, $23.16; J. Martin, Jr., George Finklea, $6.05; Tom ' .-iv . Walker, $5.12; J. V. Erlacher, $23.16;* N. Helms, $23.16; E. Doyle, $2.34; Milon Eison, $9.33; SS BIENVILLE $20.22; Wm. H. Nunn, $4.20; H. Behrends, $18.52; Ralph Strick­ James Davis, $6.06; Theodore G. O'Rourke. $2.00; R. Yantz. $1.00. A. Phipps, $3.26; Harley Mollison, land, $8.91; ' W. Trolle, $2.34; Conner, $2.34; Lundy Cason, SS WACOSTA F. J. Devlin, $5.00; A. Fase, $1.00; P. $3.26; Paul Goncalves, $3.73; Wm. Joseph Farrow, $3.73; James L. $2.79; John Blizzard, $3.25; Ran­ F. Rasmussen, $1.00; O. P. Smith, R. Greaves, $3.73; Malcolm Get- Gavin, $2.34; Charles Jaynor, dolph Browder, $5.13; Wm. Ax$2.00; E. Cromwell, $1.00; J. McKenna, chell, $4.66; Wilmer Fisher, $4.20; $3.26; Rufus Phillips, $3.73; gon, $2.79; Clarence Barrineau, $2.00; D. Calarin, $1.00; V. Vecchio, J. Debose, $4.20; Leo F. Bette, Charles Convertino, $2.34; Daniel $2.34; Tennyson Ashe, $6.06; Mus­ $1.00; K. Kristensen. $1.00. $373; Leonard Armantano, $3.73; Convertino, $2.34; Thomas Wood­ tafa Wakkey, '$26.66; Clarence SS HILTON E. Badual. $1.00; J. Masongsong, H. F. Kirk, $1.19; Walter Kirk- en, $2.79; Louis Yarborough, AkeVs, $2:^4; Julian P. Whitley, $1.00; P. SanMiguel. $1.00; G. Adamisin, land, .26; Francis Lambert, ;80; $5.14; Wm. Yonmans, $19.14; John $5.99; Robert Woods, $1.99; Har­ $1.00; S. C. Segree, $2.00; E. Contoral, John H. Lancelot, $1.60. F. Williams, $1.40; Frederick old Weathers, $2.67. $1.00; C. W. Bryant, $1.00. SS Stephen W. Gambrill Rauser, $1.40; Rufus Williams, SS HOOD RIVER SS Walter M. Christiansen A. Aawa, $1.00; L. Kuypers. $1.00; Fred Lindsey, $30.57; Otto R. Nulle, $3.18; F. N. Sullivan, $1.87; Howard Weston, $2.79; J. E. Hanks, $3.00. Laske, $157.78; Hubert Paeshuys, $3.58; George Smith, $2.54; S. Harry Thompson, $2.34; C. Sto­ $1.84; Elud Castonguay, $3.55; J. Unger, $1.37; -A. Pawlukowski, rey, $2.79; A. Tannanki, $2.34; ISTHMIAN STRIKE J. Rogers, $9.98; F. L. Lindsey, $5.51; Burton Owen, $4.99; "Wm. Ernest Sims, $2.80; Maroin Skin­ DONATIONS F. Flynn, $2,39; Delmar H, Hutch- ner, $1.40; Walter Smith, $2.79; $17.56; T. R, Terringtop, $21.34; John F. 7ahl, $5.00; C. H. Green, ins, $5.39; John C. Hall, $1.73; John W. Pruitt, $4.20; Joseph J. H. Tatlin, $10.32; W. C. StUea, $20.00; 1. Gwartney, $20.00; W. GusT. K. Henricksen, $47.59; R. M. Martin, $1.40; Ernest Mitchum, $10.32; Carl Jackson, $5.60, J. B. tavson, $20.00; W. Ford, $20.00; M. H. $2.34; Charles Mizell, $1.40; Wm. Marris, $2.34; Robert Plunket, McGlauflin, $25.00; Ivy Robertson, Jones, $47.59; James Martines, Bernaldo Villanueva, Mockenfuss, $2.34; C. Martin, $2.79; D. E. Steely $5.14; Samuel $25.00; G. V. Hall, $20.00; A. Espino, $29.00; $5.00. $1.80; Sidney C. Turkeville, $3.24; $2.34; Frank Judah, Jr., $1.40 A. Harris, $6.79; Joseph S. - SS MOORING HITCH Robert W. Thompson, $3.24; H, J. Robert Kline, $2.79; James Las- Fryonx, $1.19. P. R. Smith. $5.00. Paul, $80.35; Tom Hale, $12.65; SS STEEL ADVOCATE .&y.. C. J. Clarke. $10.00; Donald Cowell, Geo. C. Palem, $4.97; Harry R. $10.00. Paul, $3.68; Frank J. Regan, $3.80; Joseph Stuntebeck, $1.37; WALTER H. STOVALL 4 4 4 J. R. Beatty, $1.54; John W. FRANK W. VAN LEW Get in touch with J. Gray, c/o Baush, Sr., $1,98; M. Hook, $3.20; W .Smith, $3.20; Harold E. Dela- SIU Hall, Cleveland, Ohio. He Get in touch with Victor W. It is the proud boast of the hurty, $9.60; Leonard Hummell, was your shipmate on the SS Sease, 6700 St. Estaban, Tujunga. 4. 4- 4. Seafarers International Un­ $32.00; Thomas J. Baier, $15.40; Petroile when yoii were Bosun. J. S. WILLIAMS 4, t 4. ion that an SIU ship is a clean John A. Madden, $15.40; C. L. Please contact the American. RALSTON A. STUART ship Let's keep it that way. Shart'zer, $1.46; W. Smith, $5.19; Merchant Marine Staff Officers' Your parents would like to Although most of the crews Mike McCullagh, $1.19; R. High, Association, -41 Sutter- Street or leave a ship in excellent con­ $1.66; Wm. P. Gorman, $10.26;' hear fi-om you. Mr. and Mrs. L. 564 Market Street, San Francisco dition, it has come to the at­ Carmels Figueroa, $1.56; Alfredo R. Stuart, St. Francis, Kan. 4, Calif. tention of the membership Morales, $4.66; Raymond L. Har­ % % CHARLES W. KERSHAW that a few crews have vio­ ris, $11.20; Stanley Heideicki, ARMANDO DEFERNO Your, friend John A. Kevicki lated this rule. So they have $1.40; Wayne H. "^Clift, $11.20; gone on record to have all Barthold Christiansen, , $3.26; wants you to write htm at 826 The case aboard the SS Thomas quarters inspected by the Charles Maseley, $16,55; Martin South Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. Cresap has been settled in your favor. If you report to the Ship­ Patrolman before the payoff, Walsh, $21.99; Leonard T. Can­ 4, 4 i ping Commissioner at Baltimore and if the conditions are un­ JOSEPH F. S .BARRON non, $2.94; William Tatham, satisfactory, he has the right $3.73; Roy W. Weaver, $1.60. Get in touch with your sister. you can pick up an order on the to hold up the payoff until MV Coastal Competitor Colleen Barron Worthy, Attalla, company for the money due you. everything is spic and span. R. Kurtli, $10.41; Martin Hag- Ala. 4 4 4 AL WHEELER Remember that the Patrol­ erty, $17.07; Russell Boyette, 4^ 4 Get in touch with Ray Berg­ man can only have repairs $3.73; Roger Roemhild, $20.83; E. KENNETH WEISNER made if he knows what has E. Weaver, $1.46; H. Mulholland, Communicate with your eron, 41 Silver Street, Middleto be done. Cooperate by $5.66; Eustace Fay, $2.88. niotner, Mrs. G. Weisner, Na­ town, Connectici-tt, care of Mrs. making up a repair list be­ SS George G. Crawford tional Hotel, Sturgeon Bay, Wis. Francis Lefebvre. fore the ship docks. Give one E. N. Mitcher, $9.75; G. H. 4 4 4 4 4 4. copy to the Skipper, and one Stackhouse, $33.76; J. Delgado, TRINIDAD GEORGE • FRANK RAKAS to the Patrolman. Then you'll $33.32; W. Deluca, $13.04; Troup, Contact your mother, Mrs. Get in touch with Tom Jasko, see some action. $2.81; James S. Judge, $13.42j^ Mary Rakas, 245 Glover St., 439 Henry Street, South Aihboy, 1 Anthony Fusco, $1.37; D. Shuler^ Brownsville, Pa. N. J . PERSONALS Keep It Clean! ii\ �Friday, January 3, 1948 Tsn E {[age Fiftean SEA P A R B R 8 r LV G 1 5.-66 Hughes, Hugh 4.32 Held, Camille E. 4.36 Hughes, Robert C. .... 12.14 Helem, M. .49 Hughes, Wallace G. .. 5.14 Helgoe, Willard L. 4.27 . Huguley, James M. .. 2.82 Kelvin, Hamilton S. Hulecki, Edward > 24.79 Hemstead, William 12.27 Hull, Arthar L 1.06 j,: Hemund, Rudolph L. 4.66 Hull, Geo. C 11.71 Henault, Haymond A 7.15 Hull, John N .71 'Hendershot, James L. ...... 3.56 Hulme, Kenneth A 9.95 Henderson; F. W 5.32 Hume, Peter F 62.20 Henderson, Gordon B 3.38 1.48 Humphrey, H Henderson, Kirkham 1.40 1.87 Huneycutt, Charles H. Henderson, Leland B 11.02 ... 1.88 Hungate, R. K Henderson, Raymond J. .... .46 1.61 Hunger, Geo. E. .. Henderson, William Jr. .. 28.00 3.23 Hungling, Richard J. Hendren, Henry H. 1.91 5.60 Hunkins, John E. Hendrick, Frank J 4.73 9.36 Hunt, Charles Hendiick, R 27 19.82 Hunt, Joe H Hendricks, Benjamin L. .. 7.20 ) 12.83 Hunter, Cecil H. .. Hendricks, C. R 3.17 1.24 Himter, Elliott Hendricks, Otis 9.81 17.36 John T Hunter, .39 Hendricks, Raymond D 16.81 Hess, Kerman E 5.77-Howard, J. W: ... 3.73 Hodges, Robert L .01 Hunter, Leo ... 14.46 L. Hodgki.ss, Robert . C 4.20 Howard, Johnnie Hendricks, Thomas F 16.14 Hesselrode, Homer A 1.00 1.04 Wilbert T. Hunter, .73 53 Howard, Joseph Hendrix, Donald 28.39 Hestines, Gaile 2.84 Hodiman, F 1.48 Hunter, William ... 52.10 5.94 Hestness, Eli V Hoehn, C. W 10.72 Howard, Judson R. Heneten, Charles J. 5.69 9.33 Hunter, William 1.25 5.03 Hetherington, William Heniken, Edward A. 4.47 Howard, Lloyd 18.48 Hoehner, Charles F Huot, Harry N 5.51 N. ... 9.79 2.56 Hewi, Clarence L. Jr Henkelman, Jocobus H. 12 Howard, Nolan 2.75 Hoet, Louis M Hupe, Fritz 10.88 ... 11.59 9;90 Hewitt, Robert R, Hotf, Glen R 1 69 Howard, Warren L. Hennebery, Patrick 2.23 Huppert, George F 4.94 ... 63.61 4.46 Hey, George Hennessey, James J. 8.26 Howard, William J. .74 Hofpland, Edward J Hurdle, Joseph .>... 2.36 ... 10.74 Henricks, John 98.75 Heyan, J. J 2.32 Howe, Alfred G. 11.59 Hoffman, August Jr." Hurlbut, E. V 61.87... 2.82 Henry, Charles 74 Hibbitts, Francis L 1.45 Howe, Burdette L. 7.42 Hoffman, Bertrand S Hurley, Patrick J 63.28 .. 3.29 Henry, Hayden F 9.15 Hickey, Daniel Patrick .... 23.24 Hoffman, Boland A: 11.67 Howe, C Hurum, Elmer C 11.24 .. 3.14 Henson, Fred L 1.42 Hickey, Donald A 2.79 Howe, Weston B 4.78 Hoffman, Charles R Huss, Philip L 2.23 .39 Howell, Joseph C Hentchel, Cecil A 13.54 18.53(Hickey, William R 4.81 Hoffman, Eugene C Hustead, Bobby 13.54 .. 2.23 Herbert, Joseph N 24.84 Howell, Robert 38.16 Hickman, W. 32 Hoffman, George Husto, H, 1.2 .. 10.69 Howell, Robert R Herbert, Eeonard J). .. 25.99 ^•21 Hickman, Oneal 5.07 Hoffman, Ross B Hutcherson, Howard C 9.40 : 11.52 Herbert, Vincent A 12.42 Howell, William 3-92 Hickman, Thomas E 2.23 Hofman, Jr Hutchins, Edward F 10.75 1.00 Herce, Mario ' 5.45 Howerton, Jesse J •74 Hicks, Burrell 7.08 Hogan, Edward E Hutchins, H. R 33.19 Howes, John S 5.54 Hergenrader, Theodore Hogan, S. J 2.00 15.89 Hicks, Carl -45.48 Hutchinson, Stanley J 1.97 12 Herhansen, Otto T 12.01! Hicks, Charles Thomas 2.23 Howland, Raymond S 2.16 Hoggins, Willits Hutchinson, Tjrre Bray .... .78 .86 Herman, Lawerance D 37.33 Hicks[ Delbert C. 1.78 Howse, Alfred 7.90 Hoitela, Carl E.' Hutson, Dewitt T 1.04 24.56 Hermann, J. C 89 Hicks Graham E 3.51 Hoyde, Perre .42 Hokamon, C. 0 Hutter, Robert G 9.85 2.75 Hernandez, E 2.37|Hicksj Homer L 1.87 Hoyt, Carl C. Jr 1.16 Hokamp, Alex Sr I Hutto, Alvin C 21.16 16.28 Hernandez, Edward J 3.81 Hicks' Raymond Jr. ... 3.48 Hoyt, Leonard .80 Hokanson, Carl ; Hutton, Lloyd D 10.74 1.07 Hernandez, Guam 1.78 Hicks, M. 2.59 Hoyt, Robert W 1.42 Hokanson, V 'Hyatt, Richard M .79 ' 2.65 Hernandez, Ignacio ...^ 61.92 Hicks, William H. Jr 45 Hoyt, Samuel F. Jr 29.58 Hoke, James T. Jr Hyatt, Thurmon 8.41 14.83 Hernandez, Percy 19.08 Hiemann, Edward 14.93 Hozier, Robert C ° 10.74 Holahan, Robert P :Hyde, Arthur A 11.59 Huafer, R 11.88 Hernandez, Rudolf J 7.00 Higgingothan, Uric 1.65 5.35 Hoscomb, R. E Hylander^ George W 1.98 47.11 Hernandez, S 9.71 Higginbotham, Relet D. ... 5.13 Hubbard, Harold E 2.95 Holden, Joe Ben Hyman, Jack 1.39 1.19 Herndon, Charles F 89.97 Higgins, John M 5.94 Hubbard, Mack 1.19 Holder, Charles E Hyman, Lester McDonald 6.05 Hubbart, Duane E 45 Herring, .Bobby M 127.34 Higgins, Joseph J 19.26 2.63 Holdren, Robert F Icay, C. A 4.22 8.42 Herring, Reginald F 5.65 Higgs, Charles Vernet ... 16.75 Hubble, L 6.29 Holgate, Warren levin, Peter J 58.01 2.41 Herrmann, Robert .89 Highsmith, Julius C 21.86 Hubbs, Robert 4.32 Holhjem, Lars R Igo, William C 4.67 Hudak, Peter 20.06 Herzig, Henry G 3.26 Hightomar, DelmaHolland, Alonzo C 1.42 :... 44.87 Ikerd, Donald J 46.08 2.13 Herzold, Henry J 9.98 Highto, Jimmy A. 4.13 Hudgins, Robert W 1.98 Holland, F. P lim, Carl August .51 Hudson, Frank S 22.47 Hesketh, William A 2.23 Hilszek, Stanley Holland, Frank E 1.14 114.59 ilmboden, Scott A., Jr. 5.46 Hess, Benedict I. V. 1.75 3.13 Hilburn, Joseph 52 Hudson, J 51 Holland, J. P •Immer, Arthur 1.50 Hess, Charles T. .. 8.86 20.53 Hildreth, G. H 94 Hudson, John A .T. 33 Holland, Jack D." I Infante, Antonio 5.10 Hess, Clarence A. 8.92 17.26 Hill, Allan !... .94 Hudson, Joseph 49.85 Holland, Melvin C Ingebretson, Andreas .60 ; . .96 5.60 Hudson, Lester D Hill, Charles C 1.37 Holland, Ralph A Inglehart, Harry N 2.23 5.13 24.27 Hudson, Richard G. ....• Hill, C. E 46 Holland, R. L Inglish, Cecil B 60.00 Huetari, Matti 1.40 1.54 Hill, Dale H 13.53 Hollen, James C Ingram, Robert E 2.24 52.53 5.76 Huff, Charlie R Hill, Edwin C 6.15 Hollinger, Joseph W Ingvarsson, Gunnlaugar 95.86 BALTIMORE 14 Nprth Gay St, 2.90 39 Huff, Conrad Wilson 5=99 Hollingshorst, C Inscho, Floyd W ;69 Calvert 4S39 HilE Edwin W. Huff, Hubert F 6.08 • BOSTON 276 State St. Hill, Edward 8.01 Hollingsworth, Harold .... 3.98 Inscoe, Russell E 5.66 4.46 Bowdoin 44S5 Hill, Fred Tiney 46 Huff, Newton A. Jr 8.51 Hollomen, R Inwood, L. H .81 ^BUFFALO ,.. 10 Exchange St. Huff, Walter 11.02 Holloway, Walter L 60.00 Hill, Gerald C 11.71 lovin, Peter J 9.97 Cleveland 7391 90 Irland, Thomas E 1.13 Huffman, Turley S 10.23 Holman, Jackson W 10.74 / CHICAGO ...... . .24 W. Superior Ave. Hill, Henry Huggett, X 4.55 Holme, James R 56.40 1.48 Irwin, Roy R Superior 5175 Hill, John J 3.61 8.53 4.71 Huggins, James CLEVELAND 1014 E. St. Clair Ave. Hill, J. W r. .79 Holmstrom, John Isaacson, H. R 52.01 33.13 Isham, Robert B Main 0147 Hill, Marvin J 22 Hughes, Chas. E 53.84 Holovich, E 6.96 DETROIT 1038 Third St. 4.01 44?8 Hughes, E. L HUl, Raymond W. 2.81 Holsinger, Jack Isnor, Gilbert C 6.12 Cadillac 6857 13.71 13.88 Hughes, Franklin 14.55 Holste, Henry • DULUTH . .' 531 W. Michigan St. Hill, William J. Ittner, Harold D 1.92 Hughes, G , 25 74, 69 Holstead, Sam J Melrose 4110 Hillard, Donald C Hughes, Henry C., Jr 3.46 Iverson, Richard A .30 2.16 GALVESTON 308Vj—23rd St. Hillary, James E 9.52 Holstrom, Richard Phone 2-8448 Jlillary, William S. 11.20 20.07 Holt, Allen K HONOLULU ....'. 16 Merchant St. 46 Holzman, Raymond 1.38 Hilliard, Horace E Phone 58777 3 96 Home, Donald W. 18.38 Hilliard, Johnnie Robert JACKSONVILLE 920 Main St. 7 76 Hones, John Paul 79 Phone 5-5919 Hillman, R. ...-. The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ 'MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Hills, Forrest A., Jr. 7.12 Hood, William H. Jr 10.63 farers International Union is available to aU members Who wish Phone 2-1754 Hilton, Don L 1.98 Hoodlet, John Wesley 3.08 to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of MIAMI 10 NW 11th St. 7 35 Hooks, William A 4.78 NEW ORLEANS 339 Chartres .St. Hilton, Jack'T their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have 1158 Hooper, Alfred F 1155.21 Magnolia 6112-6113 Hilton, Joseph S 16.84 the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every NEW YORK ....51 Beaver St. Hindle, Herbert C 12.74 Hooper, Tom SlU branch for this purpose. 22.40 HAnover 2^2784 Hinds, Alfred M 11.88 Hoots, Wesley D However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SID NORFOLK ,..127-129 Bank St. 1.88 Hines, James I. 46.91 Hoover, W. E Phone 4-1083 hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, 4.09 .72 Hopkins, Chas I PHILADELPHiA 9 South 7th St. Hinton, D., Jr which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 10.80 Hopkins, Jack Watson .... 28.00 Lombard 3-7651 Hintze, Robert Beaver Street, New York 4, N.Y. ,45 ' PORTLAND ;111 W. Burnside St. Hipa, Lani J. N 4.33 Hopson, Wm. T Beacon 4336 Hippach, Frank C 32.66 , 88.25 Hormon, Earl D PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION RICHMOND, Calif ....257 5th St. Horn, Leonel E 12.64 Hippard, J. 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Jr. .46 Terminal 4-3131 Hock, Jolen W 52.78 :k| Signed VICTORIA, B.C. . .602 Bough ton St. Hock, Raymond James 12.77 8.86 Houston, George "Jr. Garden 8331 2.79 3.55 Howard, Charles R. lliVANCOUVER '.V. ,,.56B Hamilton St. Hodge, Clarence ie| Book No. Howard, Dewey H. 7.13 Hodge, M. H. .................. 5.51 Pacific 7824 ^.^26.38 Hodges, 6.80 Howard, H.^ .. ,^^•1 Mississippi Steamship Company 501 HIBERNIA BLt)G., NEW ORLEANS, LA. •H The following is a list of unclaimed wages and Federal Old Age Benefit over-deductions now being paid by the Mississippi Steamship Com­ pany covering the period up to December 31, 1946. Men due money should call or write the company office, 501 Hibernia Bldg., New Orleans, La. All claims should be addressed to Mr. Ellerbusch and include full name. Social Security number, Z number, rating, date and place of birth and the address to which the money is to be sent. •f. I k;1L ll iC SlU HALLS Notice To All SlU Members '•'V-'-i �PBjge Sixteen • THE SEAFARERS LOG Fridey, January 9, 1948 ( Every Seamaa Kaows... AN SIU cowmACT "THE •BEST TTSaiECmON AMD/ CONDITIONS. INTHE WORLD/ THE SEAFARERS OF NORTH AMERICA • AFoF 'fSS'.- »* 4>., I ••-u. rX. M •:•'• ''7. „•• .•Tj'n'':' • • 1''; .4- «•'••'• � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1939-1949 Description An account of the resource Volumes I-XI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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X NEW YOHK, N.^., FRIDAY. JANUARY 16. 1948 Transfers Would Wreck US Stiipping EUCnONS CERTIFIED WASHINGTON — The pro­ posal to transfer 500 American ships ,to European nations under the Marshall Plan in its present form was denounced by Repre­ sentative Willis W. Bradley of California as disastrous to the American Merchant Marine. "The funeral of an adequate American Merchant Marine has been arranged by the State De­ partment," Bradley told the House. "The mourners will all be Americans.". REASONABLE HELP l\.£ With completion of the ballot tallying by the General Tallymg Committee, the results of the 1948 SlU elections, as announced by the committee, were forwarded to all ports for final action by the membership at last Wednesday night's regular meetings. At these meetings, the membership voted overwhelmingly to certify the election results. Secretary-Treasurer J. P. Shuler therefore instructed all newly elected officials to assume their duties, in accordance with the membership's mandate. Below is a breakdown of the membership's vote in all ports on the Tally Committee's report. Ports, are listed geo­ graphically. NO PORT YES Boston 23 56 0 New York 980 0 PhUadelphia 185 0 Baltimore 249 0 Norfolk .. .^ 180 Savannah* — 0 Tampa 43 0 Mobile 243 0 New Orleans 285 0 Galveston r. 220 Puerto Rico* —v-™--:;- — — *Pue to communication difficulties, these ports had not bieen hekrd ftpim 'LOO i»iHs time. - He declared that he favored "reasonable help for Europe," but he -stated that he did not "comprehend .as ..a part of that help .a program that will strip us of a part of our principal de­ fense assets and will relegate our entire shipping industry .to- a very inferior standing' among the fleets of the-worldJ' Just why is it so necessary to "Americans do not under­ stand," he said later, "that the transfer American ships to the transfer of 500 vessels will re­ Briti.sh, • a Seafarer or anbody sult in elimination from trade with these European nations of else interested in the American some 500 vessels presently op­ merchant marine might well ask erated under United States flag when he reads reports on British and manned with American offi­ shipyards. According to a dispatch from cers and crews. Glasgow, the 22 producing chip"Even if the transferred ves­ yards on the River Clyde broke sels are taken from lay-up, their .all previous peacetime construc­ participation in the trades will result in a corresponding re­ tion records in 1947 for ship­ duction in the United States flag building, engineering, ship re­ tonnage which, would otherwise conversion and repair. The Clydeside yards turned out be engaged." No. 3 '48 Officers Certified; Voting is Heaviest In Seafarers History NEW YORK—The results of the voting for Atlantic and Gulf officials for 1948 were announced this week when the General Tallying Committee completed counting and tabulating the member­ ship's choices in the heaviest balloting in SIU history. Ballots were cast in all pdrts votes cast represent the mem­ during a two-month period end­ bership of the Atlantic and Gulfj Coast only. The other SIU dis­ ing December 31, 1947. tricts conduct elections of their The following committee's find­ own. ings and report were mailed to The total number of votes cast all ports for action at regular was 5,204 with the heaviest bal-' membership meetings. loting taking place in New York, A new Secretary-Treasurer the largest and most active port. and three new Assistant Secre­ The members of the hardwork­ tary-Treasurers were elected ing Tallying Committee, elected along with new Port Agents in January 2, 1948, Were; New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Sam Luttrell (Chairman), A Jacksonville and New Orleans. In Jimmy Stewart, Paul Pars<Jfts, J. the remaining ports, the 1947 L. (Red) Whidden, F. F. Smith, Agents were retained. Patrolmen Paddy McCann, Omar L. Ames, were elected for all ports re­ and alternates E. F. McNeill, Pe­ quiring them. • dro Peralta and Matt Fields. The tabulated results of the Biographical sketches and pic­ election and the report submit­ tures of all officials will be run 99 ships with a total tonnage of ted by the Tallying Committee in the LOG in the near future. 374,743—some 50,000 tons more appear on page 7. It sliould be noted that the than in 1946. Of the new vessels, many were built for Dutch, Icelandic, Norwegian Portuguese, Irish, French, Dom­ inion and colonial customers. One thing that all unions have learned and that all Biggest ship launched was the union members must keep uppermost in their minds is 40,000-ton Catonia for Cunard. At present, Clydeside yards, this; which handle about a third of ' Unions face the united efforts of ALL employers to Britain's shipbuilding contracts, destroy them. Moreover, when an employer or group of have commitments for about employers is able to weaken one union every union in $280 million worth of ships—in­ cluding about $85 million worth the country is weakened. A standard trick among employers is to play one of tankers. British Beiie Need For US Vesseis l! Phony Unionism SillBeffins Move For VFnge Increase rI? \ NEW YORK, Jan. 15 — The Seafarers International Union took the first step yesterday in a push for higher wages. Commuhications were forward­ ed to all contracted companies advising them of the Union's desi le "to open negotiations for an increase" in wages. In a letter signed by Secretary-Treasurer J. P. Shuler, the SIU informed the operators that it was mak­ ing the wage; bid in accordance with the provisions incorporated in the preamble of its agree­ ments. * This unique feature permits the Union to call for discussions on the issue of wages at any time. SIU contracts are the only ones in the maritime industry containing such a provision. The Union's latest wage drive stemmed from a request made of the membership by the SIU Negotiating Committee for per­ mission to go after the increase as a means of combatting the cost of living spiral. Besides the reasons inducei by rising prices, the committe feels there is ampjle justification for more equitable pay for Sea farers in the high profits being realized by shipowners today. The ^lU has fought steadily and successfully right along to see that the membership's wages kept pace with the cost of liv­ . SITUATION "HOPELESS*' ing. . ~ At the time the committee In the current drive no speci­ said it preferred cost-of-living prices to drop in place of a need fic sum has been- set by the Ne­ for increased wages but that the gotiating Committee so that i situation had been rendered will have greater flexibility in "hopeless" by the failure_of Con­ its bargaining sessions with the gress to enact price controls. operators. The only door left open to the On the Negotiating Committee Union to protect its member­ ;are J. P. Shuler,". Robert Matt ship's earning power was to seek higher . wages, the committee •hews, Joe Algina, Lindsey Williains and Paul Hiall. said. Nate group of workers against another. This maneuver fails when opposed by tactics shaped by the SIU's policy of inter-union support. A typical case in point is the new development at the Maryland Drydock Company in Baltimore. The workers at Maryland Drydock, as a great many Seafarers have good reason to know, belong to the. In­ dustrial Union of Marine and Shipyard Workers of Amer­ ica. Recently, after a long strike in which many a Sea­ farer walked the picketlines, the lUMSWA men went back to their jobs at Maryland Drydock under a contract providing for a wage increase and other gains. But now the company has found a new way to drive a wedge into lUMSWA. As a result of company conniving, a new "indepen­ dent union" of "pushers" has sprung into being. If your ship puts into Maryland Drydock for re­ pairs make sure that you don't extend the hand of union brotherhood to the wrong guys. In our book the real union there is the lUMSWA. And remember that all of us are going to have to keep our eyes open for we arq. going to see jthis trick tried at plenty of other places. The SIU will combat it, as usual, by supporting the legitimate beefs of legitimate unions. �SEAFARERS LOG Friday. January 16, 1948 Uhis SEAFARERS LOG K Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District ^ ( .1 Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor i At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 J„ P. SHULER - - - - Secretary-Treasurer if Editorial Board J. p. SHULER PAUL HALL JOE ALGINA Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y„ under the Act of August 24, 1912. George K. Novick, Editor 267 lili Regrouping Our Forces i In the heaviest balloting ever registered in an SIU I election, the membership has voiced its choice of officials to serve the Union during the year 1948. The results of the vote tally, announced elsewhere in this issue, reveal I a new high in total number of votes cast. ^ ii This unprecedented participation by the memberIship in the selection of 4;he men they believe can lead the IsiU to new heights in the coming year is noteworthy. |Primarily, it is a manifestation of an increasing consciousless and a more alert interest by all hands in the conduct md welfare of their Union. They have taken advantage >f their constitutionally-guaranteed privilege of having direct say in the administration of the Union's business. When this is the case you have a healthy state of jaffairs. Seafarers are mindful of their obligations—that's [what the record vote implies. And this new surge of interest in all quarters ..is par­ ticularly encouraging at this moment because 1948 bids to be a singularly crucial year. For all labor, but perhaps more so for members of the SIU, 1948 will be a year of decision on several paramount questions. Nice it would be if we could gaze into the crystal ball and see how much butter will be on our bread several months hence. Unfor­ tunately, no such ball exists for the men in maritime. Instead they have to strengthen themselves for the future. These are some of the questions that will be faced in 1948: Will our fleet be distributed among the foreign naitions, leaving us the short end of the stick? Will the TaftiHartley law make headway in destroying the American ilabor unions? Will the SIU's highly successful organizing push of last year continue its remarkable pace? Will we jmaintain and solidify our position as a growing force in [the American trade union movement? Will we continue jto lead the field in wages and working conditions? These [are but a few; there are more, many more, to be answered 1948. So, the importance of the membership's interest in their Union's affairs as we swing into important 1948 is easily seen. Facing up to this problematical year, we have regrouped our forces; we have sharpened our offensive lachinery and bolstered our defenses. But the fact that we have voted for officials is not enough to discharge our responsibilities as good Union len. We must do more to make 1948 a good year for the S^farers. . ^ Every member must stapd squarely behind the men they have placed in office. All hands must exert their est efforts to see that the combined forces of the bureau­ crats and the union-busters are defeated. Seafarers must let to make certain the SIU winds up 1948 bigger, better ind stronger than ever. Despite the uncertainty and the stormy days that night be ahea,d, each of us can do much to influence our course. If we all pitch in and do pur bit, our sailing will Hospital Patients When entering the Hospital notify the delegates by post­ card, giving your name and the number of your ward. i Staten Island Hospital Men Now in Tlie Marine Hospitals Tbete are tiie Union Bzothtn currenHv in tha marina hospiials. as reported by tha Port Agents. Thasa Brothars find tima faangin; heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by writing to them. NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL F. E. WHEELER C. McGILBERRY J. E. SILKOWSKI ^ A. AMUNDSEN . E. L: EDLER f W. WILCOXSON S. LeBLANC L. CLARKE G. KOCJAN N. LAWRENSON J. S. CARA J. F. FITZPATRICK T. HENDRICKS N. R. CARTWRIGHT J. WARD N. LONGTINE J. E. MAGUIRE J. CARROLL J. J. O'NEILL L. AL HOLMES 4, 4, J, STATEN ISL'AND B. H. TOLBERT J. McNEELY J. M: GARDNER T. MUSCOVAGE L. GOLEMBIEWSKI J. PRATS E. LARSON G. G. GAGE J. VATLAND G. T. FRESHWATER J. H. HOAR . E. LACHOFF J. PREZELPELSKI . 4" 4* 4« BUFFALO HOSPITAL ARTHUR LYNCH ^ MICHAEL DONOVAN FRANK AMAGETT 4* 4* ^ BALTIMORE HOSPITAL J. G. BERKENKEMPER R. RARDIN J. D. BERGERIA J. NUUHIWA F. J. RICHARDSON J. T. ALLAN W. T. ROSS S. BUZALEWSKI J. A. WHITTAKER C. W. PAYNE C. CARLSON GEORGE BURNS E. FREMSTAD E. J. BARTEMEIR J. H. HAYES 4 4 4 BRIGH TON MARINE HOSP. R. LORD V C. CREVIER • ' You can contact your HosIrifal delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at &e follow­ ing times: M Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 5th and 6th floors.) Thursday — 1:30 to. 3:30 p.m. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) J. SMITH P. CASALINUOVO F. O'CONNELL J. LEE E. DELLAMANO J. GALLOWAY D. STONE 4 4.4 GALVESTON MARINE HOSP. W. CANNAVAN (SUP) J. P. BALLERSTON J. B. LIGHTFOOT C. R. HONEYCUTT S.H.COOPER j;:." • ' R. C. yOOHRIES J. F. MARTIN C. R. HANSON (SUP) ^ - '' •* -•'•-i; 4 4-4 ^ J s: NORFOLK FRITZ KRAUL- .v.- ' CECIL WILLIAMS CHARLES LORD JACK WOOTON ,• yfi' i 11, P. ALLGEIER r < W. A. YAHL SAMUEL J. STEELE -' �m T H E SEAPARERa LOG Friday. January 16. 1948 Pag» Thraa SIU Tugmen Battle Gale At Sea To Rescue Disabled Freighter ter, as well as all details to be Union is about to start negotia­ Shivering in a cold Atlantic carried m the SEAFARERS LOG. tions with our contracted •com­ gale and soaked to the skin by YoQr Secretary-Treasurer, as panies for a general wage in­ heavy seas washing oVer the CALMAR AND ORE the instructed by the membership, crease, and that'it is important stem, crewmembers of and on behalf of the Negotiating Negotiations are practically that the Union's affairs be run­ Dorothy Ann Meseck rescued the Committee, has notified all con­ ning as smoothly as possible at Standara Fruit vessel Cpastal tracted operators of our desire over with these .two outfits and that time, it is recommended Messenger after four days of to open our contracts on the •a full . report shofuld be com­ that the elected Brothers take herculean labor. question of wages. pleted for the membership by office immediately upon concur­ The saving of the Messenger rence by the membership of the was effected when the Dorothy the next meeting. The great importance of the General Tallying Committee's re­ Ann, after receiving the disabled cooperation of the membership TRANSFER OF^ CARDULLO port. ship's call for help, sped from in this matter cannot be stressed Norfolk to where the ship wal­ Not only .will this allow the too heavily. We must prepare In view of the increased traf­ ourselves so that whatever may fic pf SIU A&G contracted ships union to sail on even keel dur­ lowed in the high seas 180 miles come from this demand for on the West Coast, as a result ing a crucial negotiating period, off Cape Hatteras. more money the Union will be of signing the Isthmian contract, but will give the newly elected The ship's distress call was re­ in a position to tak^ whatever it is recommended that Steve officers P chance to become more ceived on December 24 and the action, necessary to support such Cardullo, former Marcus Hook familiar with their positions and Dorothy Ann left inunediately. Agent, be assigned at -once to responsibilities and the member­ Christmas Eve and Christmas demands. Further reports will be made the Port of San Francisco for ship's problems, and allow them Day were spent in rushing to •at the next meeting on this mat- the purpose of servicing A&G to participate more fully in the the ship. At 10 P.M. the Mes­ contracted ships and the mem­ forthcoming Agents' Conference. senger was sighted and a towing V " % bership in that area. Following ordinary procedure, line made ready at once. the present Agents will notify A strong southeast wind was In the event of any further the Secretary-Treasurer of the blowing and the heavy waters changes in the traffic in that The membership has gone area other recommendations shall actions taken by the member­ threw the tiny tug about on the ship in their ports on the Com­ seas. In short time the hawser ' on record lo prefer charges be made. against all gashounds and mittee's report and the report of was secured. TALLYING REPORT The Messenger, having a brok­ performers as well as the the Secretary-Treasurer, who will en tail shaft and rudder, was un­ ' men who willfully destroy or At the last general meetings, in turn, upon concurrence, no­ steal ships gear. The SIU has the membership voted tp follow tify the newly elected m^n to able to maintain a position, which made rescue attempts more no place for men who ruin the procedure passed in 1947 in­ difficult: the good conditions the sofar as counting the ballots take their offices at once. Union wins for them. Take were concerned, in order to facil­ - action'in shipboard meetings itate the tallying procedure and BACK IN DRY CLOTHING AND HAPPY against men guilty of these to allow the newly elected offi­ things. cials to take office earlier. In view of the fact that the With the Hawser secured, the tug began its pull to New York, but it wasn't going to be over that easy. During the night the wind changed and increased in intensity. Early the next morning after proceeding 50 miles, the hawser parted at the Messenger's bow and snapped through the air like a buggy whip. The SIU crew turned to again on the wet, slippery decks and at risk of losing their lives, man­ aged to once more secure the Messenger. This time a chain was used. By 1 P.M. the tow was begim again. Tiirougliout the rest of the day, with every wave straining and pulling at the. line, the Meseck battled the seas. Late in the evening, only 12 miles closer to land, the high seas and gale proved their strength and parted the chain. Rallying once more the crew took to the stein, but it was hopeless. Footing was insecure and the winds of hurricane force threatened to toss the men into the sea. They did what they could to recover the towing gear'and the tug stood bjr for the wind and seas to subside. That night and all the next day, the situation remained the same. Finally, Sunday morning, four days after putting the firstline aboard, they chanced it again. The swells were still breaking over the stem but the wind had abated somewhat. BROUGHT HER IN The hawser was sent aboard Bringing back an important day if they have only one radio the Messenger and made secure jj^pre-war safety service, the U.S. operator, but large .ships will once more. This time a sixWeather Bureau will send twice- send data every six hours. strand line was used. |iaily weather forecasts to ves^ The Bureau is soliciting U.S. Three days" later. New Year's sels in the Atlantic to help ships for the most part, but is al­ Eve, the Dorothy Ann Meseck Skippers steer clear of dangerous so making agreements with Brit­ proudly put into New York with storms. ish, Dutch, . Swedish, French, the Coastal Messenger in tow, Already 40-odd steamship com­ Brazilian and Argentine fiagthree strands still holding the panies have agreed to cooperate vessels. ship. with the Bureau by supplying Going out from the U.S. coast, The Meseck's Skipper, Captain weather observations on condi­ ships will send reports to the Bartell, in commenting on the tions at sea which are the raw Navy in Washington until they job done said, "I can't give too material 6f weather forecasting. reach mid-ocean when they will Five of the Dorothy' Ann's twenty-two man crew line up .much praise to these men for the In return, their vessels will re­ be sent to one of the countries for the LOG photographer after recounting the details of their job they did. They took her out ceive detailed tibn-technical fore­ covered by the agreement. trying rescue mission during the Christmas Holidays. Left to on Christmas Eve and turned to casts. : : . right, seated—Joseph Bowen. AB and Ship's Delegate; F. P. imder sever-e working conditions. The result should be greater The war, by forcing radio si­ safety- at sea for ships of all Blanchard, Oiler. Standing—Grover Johnson. Steward; Joseph "With the decks awash and the lence on ships, at sea, meant the fiags. Bowen Jr.. OS and Leon Wilber. Engine Utility. task dangerous, they did a dissolution for several years of magnificent job though cold and, the Weather Bureau's Marine Di­ soaked to the skin throughout vision, although the Army Air the operation." Forces, the Navy, the British Ad­ The crew tossed a bouquet miralty and the RAF did have right back at the Skipper: "He reasnably good daily weather, The Esso Tanker Men's Asso­ their wages and conditions would to do is write to the Maritime stood out on the deck throughout maps of the North Atlantic and ciation, as pointed ^out in the be greatly cut down if they or­ Commission if eligible for such' the whole business without a bit the Pacific through reports from LOG last week, is a powerful ganized into the SIU. Now an­ awards, but the Esso Tanker -reconnaissance planes and Coast ally on the side of Standard Oil other letter from the ETMA to Men's Association is quite will­ of sleep. If anyone deserves credit, it is he." Guard ships on fixed positions. Company to deprive Esso's un­ its members has come to the at­ ing to do that little* job for him In ^ite of what was taking The new service is expected to licensed personnel of real repre­ tention of the LOG, and this if he just fills out a form,.giving place on Christmas day, the. be operating full blast after sentation. The ETMA has never broadside also proves how bank­ the same information which the Skipper did all he could do to mid-January. obtained any gains for the men rupt the company, stooges really MC requests, and sends it lo the give the men a Christmas. CHECK INSTRUMENTS headquarters of the Association. To build up the Weather Bu­ and, ih fajct, has helped to keep are. PIPING HOT And, although the Association PHONY SERVICES company reau's ocean observation and re­ the men under firm Credit, too, for a fine job The leaders of the ETMA real­ doesn't state this, it prevides an porting system, representatives control. should go» to the Steward, the Right now the company is ize that they cannot gain any­ excellent opportunity to find out of the revived Marine Division pertinent information about men crew felt. In the heaviest gale visit ocean-going ships as they hit worried over the fact that many thing in wages and conditions for he was out there with his coffee .. port to arrange with the Masters Esso seamen arb showing an in­ the membership since the com­ in tlie fleet. The ETMA hopes to delude the pot and there was always plenty I for the taking of observations at terest in the program and policies pany dominates the so-called of hot food below. 'i^ea and the transmission of the of the Seafarers International "Association." So, instead, the membership hy helping to obtain The tough job of working on a data. The weathermen offer to Union. And when the company organization offers "services" medals and decorations, but the tug in a rescue hasn't appeared ^ check the ships' instruments, syn­ gets worried, the company union which do not in any why im­ Union assists the men to live de­ to sour any of the crewmen. cently by winning for them chronize them with the Bureau's has -to go to bat to befuddle the prove the lot of the seamen. They're all still aboard and ready wages and conditions. Right now the ETMA is assists membership. own. So it's no wonder that the un­ for anything that comes—as long Last week we showed how the ing its membei'ship to apply for I SW.p^ of companies agreeing to as it doesn't come on Christmas coolirate with the Bureau will ETMA was attempting to con­ Merchant Marine Decorations and licensed Esso seamen are turn­ Eve again. send two or three observations a vince the Esso employes that Medals. Of course, aU a man has ing more ahd more to the SIU. On Performers US Weather Bureau Revives Oteutt Forecasting System Esso Tries To Stall Real Organization l\\ -1i s. > •. • • •. :iatd '.•i / �• .%':fi TBE S BA^A JtSRS t Page Four IIP Seafarers Swell Youtzy-Boutwell Defense Fund I.: fUda^i January 18/ 1948 WHAT Ready to testify in trie defense of Ralph Youtzy and Robert Boutwell, the two Seafarers charged with manslaughter in Georgetown, British Guiana; Frank Knight, AB, arrived in the British colonial capital Christ­ mas Eve by airplane. Knight himself relates in a letter to Joseph Volpian, Headquarters Special Services Representative. Knight left Mobile on the Ah cba Patriot, but fearful lest he be late for the trial he transferred to the Alcoa Clipper at La Guayra, Venezuela. QUESTION: The SIU will soon have copies of its. agreements posted on all ships in the form of foc'sle cards. What do you think will be the practical effect of this innovation? B. ZELENCIC, Oilan I bulier* that poatmg v the ' working rules in a conTenie^ vplace aboard ship is an excellent idea. Many times a beef arises over overtime or working coodir tions but by the time a copy of the Agreement is dug up the beef is forgotten. Another thing: Those-small Agreements passing from hand to hand get torn-and lost. Often by the end of the trip there isn't an Agreement to be found aboard the ship^ I'm sure that now there will be hun­ dreds of beefs settled by the use of trie foc'sle card that other-^ wise would be lost. GRABBED PLANE S. WOODRUFF, Putepman: Now we hare ampething ,with which io. aetaw. dbose eaiae^ beefs and asgnmentain Uie-mMs* room. The iBcTale . cwtd aighf there as final'authosifty wUl settin almost eve^ beef pronto.. ,On thy last ship #e could have made good use of this card—w. didn't have eveh. one copy. of the Agreement aboard Everyone thinks the other guy will have a copy, so usually no ^one both­ ers to picdc one up at the HalL Most of us. know^ the General Rules, , the'ce pretty , much the same in aU- contracts, so the foc'sle :card is. fine, just the way it is. . Still worried when he reached Trinidad, the loyal Seafarer grabbed an airplane to make sure he got to Georgetown for the trial which was scheduled to open January 13 at last reports. Another witness, Charles R. Robertson, arrived on the Cape / Edmont, and paid off January 2, Knight says. A third witness, James Carter Jr., was expected EDWARD BURKE, MM: W. BLANTON, Electrician: to arrive in plenty of time fo^ I think , it is a good idea. Be­ The move is a good one, and the trial, other' dispatches from fore coming into the SIU I will be of advantage to all con­ Georgetown have indicated. sailed Army Transport. There we cerned. . These easily-read agree­ The charge against Youtzy and never knew what was going on Boutwell grew out of the acci­ in reference to overtime. Some­ ments will enable everyone to dental drowning of a George­ times the same is true on our study the contract's working town launch captain who fell ships when no one has a copy of rules and become familiar with overboar3 and -drowned in an the Agreement. The new foc'sle all provisions — especially the altercation early one morning card will save a lot of trouble one affecting their particular de­ last October. and argument, as everyone will partments. Besides the advan­ Youtzy and Boutwell were have a chance to read and study tages to the membership, these charged with murder, although the good conditions of the SIU agreements, posted where every­ one can see them, will also give witnesses claimed at the time to before popping off on a bum the Mates and the Engineers a have seen the launch captain beef. By taking a good gander at the foc'sle card most beefs swimming for shore. chance to learn and understand will dissolve before they get go­ the agreement., This, step shouldv NEW DONATIONS ing and there will be better re­ result in elimination of a lot of lations all around. unnecessary caUs to the halls. The charge against Boutwell was reduced to manslaughter after a preliminary hearing early in November. Last month, the V charge against Youtzy was also reduced to manslaughter. Both AL BERNSTEIN use your head arid study your with the ships delegate. He should handle requests for , men were released on bail. I?... contract. draws, liberty, etc. In foreign , SHIP DELEGATE Meanwhile the defense fund When the men in your depart­ DEPARTMENT DELEGATE has been increased by donations ment or the men aboard ship se­ A ship's Delegate is a most re­ ports, if there is any trouble, he - of $23 from the Deck Depart­ lect you as Delegate, it is the He should check each man's sponsible assignment. Listed be­ should act as spokesman. He; ment of the Alcoa Patriot, highest Union honor they can book or permit' and See that he low are a few of the problems he should keep a record of all beefs —how they were handled and , $49 from the Stewards and En­ bestow upon you. It'means they is in good standing, and that he will be expected to handle. gine Departments of the Alcoa fee? you are a "right" guy who has been shipped through the The first thing he should do, what settlement was secured. He should have copies of the Clipper and $54 from the Deck knows what the score is. , Hall. Thi^ is especially impor­ together with the department ship's minutes, which should be and Stewards Departments of the tant in ports where there is no Delegates, is check stores, linen The Skippers, Mates and En­ made in duplicate so that he can SS Colabee Knight reports. Hall. Be sure ihal each member supplies, and slop chest. If any­ gineers represent the company turn one over to the Patrolman. • of the crew has a shipping card thing is wrong there and the beef aboard ship. As Delegate you He should prepare a list of all when he first crimes aboard. can't be straightened out—Call represent the crew and the needed repairs and unsettled • Keep a dues record of all men the Hall!. Don't wait until you Union. beefs. in your department. See that are at sea—it's too late then! There are few hard and fast O.T. is written down as soon as He should see that, under no ' He should see that bound rules to guide you. . . „ All . that the it is worked. It should give the copies of the LOG and other condition, the ship pays off with­ job requires mostly, is co^ord^^^^^ Union literature are aboard ship. out a Patrolman present. Another sign of weakening sense, which the crew felt you type of work done. When there are no racks for this He should see that there is no communist strength in unions had when they elected you, and performing at payoff. • Department members should comes from • Havana where a knowledge of the contracts un­ be instructed to keep an accurate literature he should take steps to ON BEEFS Ramon Leon Renteria, head of der which you are sailing. These record of their O.T. in duplicate. obtain them. All beefs are divided into two , He should see that there is a the National Maritime Workers contracts may be picked up at One for them and one for you. kinds, beefs against the operators, library aboard. Federation, has broken with the any 'of our union halls. See that the O.T. in the de­ such as overtime, grub, quarters,., He should see that meetings communists and is organizing a Remember^ two things, how­ partment isn't too one sided, but etc., and beefs against the crew are held as often as possible to campaign to cleanse them from ever; 1—^The hard fought gains divided as equally as possible. themselves, which can be give everyone a chance ^to blow the organization. of the Union can be put in See that O.T., whether disputed their tops if they have anything straightened out. ' In his action, similar to that jeopardy by the action of the or not, is turned in to the de­ to pop off about. Below are listed a few beefs taken by Joe Curran a year ago, crew or even one performer. 2— partment head. There is no point by the Delegates and against the He should see that Educational Renteria announced he now The payoff is discipline; npt sub­ in arguing with anyone aboard meetings are held aboard ship as Delegates. True, only a small favors the democratic policy of servience but discipline to Union ship about O.T. A list should frequently as possible to teach portion of the membership are rules. ' the United States. ^ be turned over to the Patrolman permits and others what the Un­ guilty of these offenses, but see Aboard SIU contracted ships at payoff—let him settle it for ion really stands for. One of the foimders of the Fed­ Merely if you can^t avoid them and make eration, Renteria is considered a thez'e should be four Delegates. you. paying dues doesn't make a good a "happier ship" on your next powerful figure in Cuba and- is One for each department and a See that • living quarters are Union member. trip. expected to swing laxge numbers Ships' Delegate. kept clean and shipshape at all Don't turn a personal beef into - / He shoul^^'see that the contract All Delegates should be full times, especially at payoff. under whicri"fie is sailing is lived a Union beef. • of maritime workers away from / the communists who are fighting bookmembers in good standing. Patrolmen have been instructed up to by both sides—the crew Don't , put in phony O.T. They should be elected as soon by the membership not to pay and the company. to maintain control. Don't be a gear-grabber. .as possible after joining the ship. off a ship if the quarters are The climax-of the bfittle beDon't be a performer. ^ He should act as yolimteer or­ A Department Delegate is a dirty. ^iftween anti-communists and comDon't bother your Delegate j ganizer when the occasion , de­ "^/ inunists will come this month very important Union job. Listed 1 See that there is no pijerforming mands it—and can only do this wrien he is on watch. when a new Federation congress .below are a few suggestions to before or during the payoff. Don't get him out of tlte sack^ through knowledge of the UnI guide you. Above all, ho^'^ever, convenes. All Delegates should cooperate on's struggles and gains, (ConttTmed on Pa^e 7) ) ' ' V- I Men: Ship, Department Delegates Cuban Unionist Breaks With CP - -J > \ g n �THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. January 16. 1S4S Page FITC Shipping Slows In Pftiladelfniia After Christmas Week Highpoint By E. B. TILLEY 4 PHILADELPHIA — Here we go again, but this time it is to a different tune when it comes to shipping. We had only one payoff this week, but by luck it was from a long trip and, with the excep­ tion of two men, everyone got off the ship. . Besides the above ship, the Governor Kilby, Waterman, we had only a few stray jobs on ships in transit and the outlook iifor the coming week is none too bright—at least not as far as jobs lire concerned. A . ~ We've scratched our heads all week trying to figure out where ^ the men have come from who now pack the Hall. It. looks like all tl^ stay-at-home holiday meii tried to make Philadelphia Bt the same time. We now heve the television set that was transferred from Mar­ cus Hook paid for, installed and in operation. The boys get a big bang from watching the matinee each afternoon. The City of Brotherly Love has a television Ration 'which puts on the kind Of show every day that the boys go for. COULD BE a move to take the proffered drink. Judging by that, |We had to conclude one of two things: Either New Year's * morning brought a flock of good resolu­ tions, or a lot of our, members have joined AA. / Before We close, we would like to state that the weather re­ port from Philadelphia is quite different from last week's. We don't think you could ask for better weather than the City of Brotherly Love is having at this time. Missed out on our surprise this week, but nope to be able to give it-to you next week. Membership Sheuld Disiuss Shipping Rules, Submit Suggestions For Possible Cbunges By JOE ALGINA NEW YORK—There has. been considerable discussion lately pertaining to siiipboard promo­ tions. The pros and cons have been aired at shipboard meet­ ings and in the LOG. If any action is to be taken calling for a change in the ship­ ping Tules it will have to be done by referendum ballot. Before this comes to a vote, all Seafarers should acquaint themselves with the issue and not fly blind. Now there is another matter which, if it gains popular sup­ port, will be put to referendum vote: A resolution has come out of the Gulf area proposing a Shliiping Slump Hits Baltimore, Beach Is Slightly Overcrowiteil Just before starting this writeup we saw a funny thing happen. . We walked dowi? into the Hall By WM. (CURLY) RENTZ where there were 40 to 50 men around. In the middle of this BALTIMORE — Things really ing to him. Nothing was lost bunch stood one of the crew- slowed down — and suddenly-— at all. There are plenty of men on m e m b e f s from the above- here, but from what we hear mentioned Governor Kilby. around it ought to pick up- in the the beach here. They are coming He had a fistful of dough and near future, perhaps in the week in from everywhere else. Con­ sequently a little advice: Stay in was inviting the entire gang to coming up. Hope so, anyway. come down stairs for a drink Only three ships 'paid off— your home • ports. At least for with him so that he could cele­ the Steelore, fhe Chilore and the the time being. In your home brate his not being home for Fimore, all belonging to.Calmar. ports you will have somewhere New Year's Eve. But to these will be hdded about to flop and eat. Don't come to ir • five scheduled to payoff next Baltimore until we tell you ship­ Lo and behold! ping is picking up. Not a single man accepted the week, most of which are expected One thing that still keeps them offer which, we admit, floored us. to be South Atlantic. talking here is the tankers. The Sig^-ons included the Thomas men still want to see more tank­ Not a single man got up to make Cresap, Isthmian; the Hulbert, ers flying the SIU banner. Alcoa; plus the Scalmar, the FelThings are running smoothly tore, the Steelore and the Chi­ in Baltimore both at the Hall and lore. on the labor front right through By and large it has been a the city. Every SIU member is very poor week in the Port of doing a good job. Everyone Baltimore, one of the worst we knows what everyone else has have experienced. With almost gone through to get our condi­ everybody * wanting to ship out tions, and everyone wants to NEW YORK — As a result of there just aren't enough ships keep our gains. Consequently, head injuries suffered in a fall around. we are not bothered by gasdown a flight of stairs in the One thing about the payoffs hounds. They stay away. New York Hall, Seafarer Whit­ and, sign-ons we had: All ..the The members in the Marine ney G. (Jack) Rankins died in beefs were settled aboard ship Hospital here are doing fine and Beekman Downtown Hospital on to ever^rbody's satisfaction. all of them expect to be out December 31. Everybody got wTiat he had com­ soon. Bora in Henderson, Nofth Carolina, on July 19, 1912, Jack was a charter member of the Union, having transferred from the AFL SeameVs Union in 1938. farers Guards and Watchmen's By W. H. SIMMONS The well-known and popular Chief Steward, whose last ship SAN FRANCISCO — It's been Union which also affiliated itself was the Kings Canyon, had an slow here this week without with the' SIU. This was quite a good boost for outstanding record of activity in even the weather as a consola­ Union affairs and strikes. During tion. There have been no pay­ the 1946 General Strike he aided offs, and we have been having tremendously in the setting up more than our share of rain. and operation of the New York However, we do have a num­ soup kitchen. ber of Calmar, Isthmiai^ and SAN FRANCISCO — Brother "To give Jack a true Seafarers Watermap ships in transit. Daniel Segal, Book No. 7049, died send-off," in the words of one And we will payoff the SS Jean December 27 in the Marine Hos­ Seafarer, the membership of the Lafitte,, Waterman, sometime in New York Branch agreed unani­ the next few days—her date of pital here following an illness mously to forward a floral spray arrival has not been'definitely of four months. Segal, a member of the Union since 1941, sailed to be laid on his grave. His set. as Fireman-Watertender. His last In fact, we are hoping for a funeral was January 2. ship was the SS Mayo Brothers, •At the time of his death he better time all arqund nexti Waterman. week, with a great deal more was in good standing with clear­ Last August he was removed ances from all SIU beefs and activity on the waterfront. from the- Mayo Brothers in the hat's hapThe biggest thing strikes. Burial benefit will be Far -East and hospitalized. He g of a 22pened was the winnin paid, by the Union. He is survived was later flown to San Francisco the Sea­ cent hourly raise by Ky his mother. - • - Fall Is Fatal toJaokRankins, Charter Member change in the transportation rule. This, in the main, proposes that the Atlantic and Gulf Dis­ trict adopt the West Coast rule calling for men to pile off a ship if it pays off and transportation money is paid. At present, on the A&G coasts, men are permitted to take their transportation money and re­ main aboard the ships. KICK IT ABOUT It is up to each man to decide whether or not he believes changing this rule will be for the betterment of the organiza­ tion as a whole. Tm only going to suggest that the matter be kicked around a bit. Letters to the Editor—a large number were received on the shipboard promotion issue—are the best way of reaching all Brothers with 'your views. On board ship; the regular meeting is the place to sound out the opinions of your ship­ mates and make yourself heard. If we exchange views on this matter it should be easy to ar­ rive at a definite conclusion. Vot­ ing blind hurts all of us. These matters will not be­ come major issues until after the Agents Conference, which will probably be held in March. FINAL PAYOFF The Roswell Victory, Robin Line, made its final payoff this week and it was a good one. She went into lay-up in fine shape, and the crew went ashore with all beefs settled. She has been replaced in the Robin Line fleet by the seconverted C-3, Robin Kirk. (See page Six.) .-I One of the reasons for the slack period here in New York is the lay up of several Bull Line ships for lack of cargo. They aren't headed for the boneyard, they're just waiting for a load. CAN'T HELP the Guards, when the short Sympathy is given to these length of time we have been be­ complaints, but the Union can­ hind their organizing campaign not enter into the private deal­ is considered. ings of its members. Loaning money is something we all do to help a guy out in a pinch. where he was making good pro­ gress Until he suffered a relapse last week. Death was due to a cerebral disorder. He was 36 years old. Survived by a brother," Lt. Col­ onel Jack Segal, his body has been sent to Chicago for burial. A good union man and a fine shipmate, Brdther Segal had par­ ticipated in all union strike ac­ tivities and was in good stand­ ing. Burial benefits have been paid by the Union. , J 'I Two other sweet ones for the Patrolmen were the Yaka and Azalia City, Waterman. Both paid, off in good style. The Azalia City had made a four-month trip to the Far East and the few beefs which had accumulated were cleared up in short order with the fine coop­ eration of the Delegates and crew. When the stuff starts flowing to the ships, we'll get a call for' quite a few men. Isthmian ships "are arriving here quite regularly. They are . • always good for a few replace­ ments after their usual long trips. •Tankers, too, have been seen hereabouts in good supply, but a lot of them are being returned to the Maritime Commission by the operators. After the Conference, several In spite of this, rated men other matters may emerge which have little difficulty in getting will require membership ap^jrov- a ship if they're not too particu­ al or rejection along with the lar as to company and run. matters of shipboard promotion The old bugaboo, unpaid loans, and transportation. has cropped up again. Several Now is not too early to start men have come to the Hall com­ plaining of deadbeats who have •borrowed and blew. Dtin Segal Dies After Illness V the ball rolling, so what do you say? In this snow, sleet, fain and slush-covered city on the Hud­ son, activity in the Port is cbn-r tinuing fair. Not much better"" than last week and not" anyworse. We're holding our own. We have to take the man at his word, and if he pulls out "without repaying his debt, there is nothing we can do about it. Usually these . men borrow from everyone on the ship and at the time of payoff thejr're no­ where to be found. A week or so later they payoff at the Com­ missioner's Office. It's an old problem but a per­ sonal one. All that can be done is to warn all Brothers to be a little more discriminate in lend•ing money. £ I �4>i, T RE SB AP ARERS L&G Page Six Boston Shipping, Weather Bad; Teamster Strike Fuiiy Effective SEAFARERS BAG GAME By JOHN MOGAN PWv' Priday. Jf^iiary 16. 1948, ; >"i>v Tampa Offers ^ Much Sunshine And Some Johs r' BOSTON — Things have been -wages and the 40-hour week. The By C. SIMMONS xeally rough in the shipping de­ strike is 10 days old and no signs of a settlement as yet. partment in the Port of Boston TAMPA — Shipping here is There has been' no trouble on right up to normal with quite a during the past 10 days. the highways to speak of except few replacements being called Jobs have been called in one a few complaints of CIO truckfor. or two at a time, for Isthmian, drivers, which of course received The SS Lafayette, Waterman, South Atlantic, Bull, Ameiican- wide publicity detrimental to the is going to pay off here tomor­ row and naturally there will be Kawaian, and other vessels, all AFL teamsters. The governor is threatening t6 jobs aboard her. in transit. intervene, all kinds of suits un­ A lot of oldtlmers carne into We have had Isthmians in here der the Taft-Hartley bill are be­ Tampa for Christmas, but they galore, as many as three berthed ing instituted against Local 25,. don't seem in any hurry to ship at the same time, and all with' complaints are being filed by out. As a consequence, jobs are hospitals, etc., that fuel and food being filled from well down on minbr beefs. are being stopped by striking the shipping list. However, it is notable that a truckdrivers — all calculated to Cookie's Boarding House seems brief visit with a Patrolman inflame the public against the to be tire favorite hangout. Wheni usually sets everything straight, Teamsters cause. we need men we have to send The feeling is strong, though, and soon Isthmian will be classisomebody around there to round Crewmembers of Ihe SS Jo­ that the Teamsters should and seph H. Hollister scored a ma­ thTiis up. For details on .this ed as just another Union com­ will win their beef. After all, jor success on their initial situation consult Babe Torres." pany. the figures reveal that the aver­ safari, when t he i r rifles Some trouble has been experi­ The tankers have stopped com­ age wage for a truckdriver is a brought down an elephant in enced here with performing SUP pletely, despite the fact that New little less than $50.00 a week— the jungle district of Urema, members on our ships. Some of England supplies of oil are at an which is something to raise a not far from the border of them have had to be pulled off. family on. Rhodesia. Six SIU men and There is a big difference between all-time low point. At any rate, nothing much is the vessel's skipper. Capt. C. being militant and performing. It is rumored that at least 10 going to move off the docks here N. Raobum. made up the Besides Tampa's inviting cli­ tankers will be assigned to re­ until the strike is settled. With party, which had for a guide mate, the Hall here now has a plenishing supplies up this way; docks already congested with un­ a guy named Mac. In photo pinball machine. Come on down, but then anybody in this business delivered goods and the railroad above, the happy hunters group fellows, and spend your nickels terminals likewise, a- settlement while enjoying the sunshine. could get rumor-happy very should be reached soon or the afound their quarry. In photo right. Brother Among our holiday visitors easily. city's commerce will be com­ Leonard G. Kretsel. one of the were Ray White, Bill Higgs and Cities Service vessels, how­ pletely paralyzed. party, displays tusks removed Harvey Jamerson. ever, come in regularly and are It goes without saying that from the elephant. generally in good shape. There's no mofe news, and no Brother Nick Morrisey knows The Hollister. whose home which the men expect to dis­ news is good news. So will sign -The SB Richard Yates (Amer­ where the Seafarers stands in the port is in Gulfport, Missw is charge in about a month, ac­ off. ican Eastern) paid off in the Teamsters' fight. carrying a. cargo of lumber. cording t.o Krefzel. stream here. Quite a few beefs on her, but with the help of an efficient ships delegate, every­ thing was squared away to the satisfaction of the gang. Don't hold your pictures When Sweeney covered the and stories of shipboard acti­ By KEITH ALSOP to the CIO oil workers imion SHIPPING BAD were on strike for 12 days and Marine Hospital Christmas Eve vities. Mail them to the Sea­ The weather up this way is .GALVESTON — We have had won themselves a 34-cent "an he came right on the . heels of like the shipping — terrible. three payoffs here, two on dry hour increase. However, the SIU the NMU man. The NMU pa­ farers Log. 51 Beaver St., Even the residents of Portland, cargo ships and one on a tanker. was never involved at all. tients were bragging about how New York 4, N. Y. If you Maine,, are feeling sorry for the We also have had two sign-ons, One thing we would like to good their outfit was to them. haveu'.t the time or don't feel one dry cargo and one tanker. warn the membership about. Be They had an apple, an orange in the mood, just forward de­ Greater Bostonians. And well they, might, for The payoffs were on the Roy careful cashing checks. A guy and a candy bar apiece. Along tails. We'll do the rest. Pic­ snowstorm after snowstonm has K. Johnson, Alcoa, in Houston; who wrote two bum ones here is came Sweeney—with a ten-dollar tures will be returned if you hit this area'in monotonous suc- on "the Daniel WiUard, South At­ going to be mighty embarrassed bill and a five-dollar bill for wish. lantic, in Port Arthur; and on the when he comes back in—^we're every SIU man there. Puente Hills, American-Pacific going to see to that. Enough said. GTOTTA MA<E "Tankers, in Galveston. THAT / The Daniel Willard and the ROBIN KIRK EMBARKS ON MAIDEN TRIP Puente Hills signed on again Meanwhile, there have been three dry cargo ships and three tank­ ers in transit. We had a little beef at one of the payoffs and we held ,«p the procgedings xmtil we got ft settled. Port Galveston Reports Fair Shipping Send 'Em In p » PERSONAL MATTER cession, piling up in the suburbs What happened was that the a height which is the record Master refused to pay eight for three and a half decades. hours of overtime which had Then, to make it worse, it is been orderd .by the Chief En­ staying cold, which means that gineer. This Skipper claimed the snow and ice will stay there that he didn't have to pay any p;until covered up by .another overtime he didn't order per­ '''jstorm. sonally. . The last regular meeting night Well, it took a little time, but had to be called off for the lack we straightened him out all of a quorum. right; We just refused to allow . One of the many snov^storms any payoff at all until the men picked that day to visit us, and involved got what was coming to the telephones were busy all them. This week the SS Robin Kirk embarked on her maiden voyage for Capetown and Laur- : Tp afternoon with the plaints of enco Marques carrying a full SIU ^ew. She h the first of three reconverted escort aircraft This Master also claimed that members who couldn't possibly carriers which the Robin Line is putting on th; South African run. ' the deck machinery was under get to the meeting. Her two sister ships, the Robin Trent and the Robin Mowbray, will be ready for serv- ; the supervision of the Deck De­ ice within the next three months, company officials disclosed. _ : A special meeting was held partment, and that the only re­ later to elect a Tallying Commit­ The Kirk was built during the war in a Sea'^tle yard as a standard C-3. Later she was con-. -'^ sponsibility of "the Engineers was tee to count__the ballots for the verted to a "baby flat-top" and carried plane i in'the Battle of the Atlantic; iQA« oVfo keep the machinery in workelection of officers for The hull and machinery are still those oV a 0-3, but the mid-ship house has been com­ ing condition. v^he request of Headquarters. pletely re-designed. There are four double ani foiir single rooms. We are getting a good many The Kirk is 492 feet long, has a beam of 63feet and her deadweight tonnage is approxi­ l?T? TEAMSTERS OUT Cities Service ships- in here. For mately 12,200. Included in the ship's equipment are all the modem aids to navigatiiCM: radar, radio direc­ ; Right now the city is practic­ the most part they come iji regu­ ally deserted of truck transpor­ larly and come in on weekends. tion finder, echo depth sounder, radio call alarm, a smoke detecting system and a CO-2 fireThe worfcers gt the Pan-Amer- extinguishing system^ The ship also hita-eargoeaire to insure adequcde ventilation of the holds tation. Local 25 of the Team­ .m C^bir^any belong .-and.-p|^yeat-aw^fd'damagesters, AFL,^ is striking for higher tn- -j iP:. �rziday^ January la, 1S48 »xt,; THE SMAEA « E RS E OC Page Seven 4- Final Tally In Atlantic Ant! Gulf Voting The final results Of the voting for 1948 Atlantic and Gulf offi­ cials as certifie^d by the Genera Tally Committee appear below Officials elected are indicated by asterisks. The balloting com­ menced November 1 and endec December 31, 1947. Secretazy-Treasurer Paul Hall, 190 4,704* Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 500 5,204 Assistant Sec.-Treas. (3) Robert Matthews, 154 3,152* J. P. Shuler, 101 4,098* J. H. Volpian, 56 3,411* Write-ins, Voids, No JTotes 4,951 NEW YORK Agent J, Aigina, 1320 4,317* Write-ins, Void> No Votes 887 . 5,204 Deck Patrolmen (2) E. Gusczynsky, 3100 1,079 L. Goffin, 4526 3,315* J. ^heehan, 306 3,700* Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 2,314 10,408 ' Engine Patrolmen (2) J. Drawdy, 28523 3,222* J. Purcell, ^7124 3,585* C. Scofield, 21536 1,306 Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 2,295 10,408 Stewards- Patrolmen (2) . BOSTON R. Gonzales, 174 3,298* Agent H. Guinier, 478 2,866* T. "iHenson, 7297 837 W. Hamiltonr 3400' :... 1,114 J. Mogan, 216 1,228 W. Jenkins, 4041 B95 W. Siekmann,'. 7086 2,653* Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 2,235 Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 486 10,408 5,204 Jt. Patrolmen (2) Jt. Patrolman C. Gibbs, 2341 ~ 3,754* ....; 3,519* J. MarshaU, 322 618 F. Stewart, 4935 984 C. Tannehill, 25922 2,867* T. Viera, 21913 J. Sweeney, 1530 1,312 Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 2,151 Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 407 10,408 5,204 PHILADELPHIA Agent L. Gardner, 3697 3,925* Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 1,279 15,612 Union Fireman li • Repm-t W Tallying Committee We, the undersigned Tallying Committee, duly elected at the regular business meeting at Headquarters January 2, 1948, submit the following report and recommendations: All used ballots from all ports were counted and the correct tally/is submitted herein. An asterisk is placed beside the names of the candidates that were elected to office. The ballots used and unused in each port were checked and the correct check is submitted herein. It is to be pointed out that this Committee on checking various ports' ballots and tally sheets found that all reports submitted by all outport's committees were correct and in nearly every case checked exactly with the New York Head­ quarters Committee's final tallies. In a few isolated instances where the findings of the various committees differ, the differences were slight cind made no change whatsoever in the final results of the election for any office. _,The committee further points out that the 1948 elections are the first general elections in the history of the union 0 in which a Headquarters Tally Committee has not disqualified some part of one or more ports' ballots because of improper handling of this work by local port committees. This has made for the most orderly and jjroperly conducted election in the union's record. DECK ENGINE STEWARD Sam Luttrell, 46568 J. Stewart, 28075 p. Parsons, 27751 J. L. Whidden, 20642 F. F. Smith, 1039 P. McCann, 20273 Omar I.. Ames. 5711 E. F. McNeill, 42002 P. O. Peralta, 21397 —Alternate —Alternate —Alternate M. Fields, 26924—Alternate COMMITTEE'S NOTE: It is to be noted that M. Fields acted on this committee, although not elected as alternate. The reason for this was because of the fact that the Committee had to have assistance in doing routine work and inasmuch as Fields ran at the regular meeting and was nne vote behind the man elected as alternate in the Engine Department the Committee felt that they were keeping in line, with the mem­ bership's decisions in instructing this man to assist them. The Key Men: Ship, DepartmentDelegates {Continued from Page 4) at night on some petty beef. Don't assume the authority of the Skipper. Don't bully the now or unrated men of the crew or make fun of their efforts. Remember you had to learn one time yourself. Many potentially good union men have been shamed into the background by these tactics. Don't push "pro" men around and throw your weight or your book in their faces. Remember, except for the right to vote, they are entitled to the same rights,, breaks, benefits and protection as any member of this Union. If anyone wants to perform and jeopardize our contracts, let them first read our wage scale increases, the improved living, and working conditions we've earned by sweat and broken skulls, by picketlines and payless days, by strikes and organiza­ tional activities, over the years. The shipowners didn't give us these gains willingly. It was not as easy as that. We fought them bitterly at every turn. We can maintain these gains, and get much more if we realizethat the only road is discipline io union rules. 5,204 Jt. Patrolman 844 The Marine Cooks and Stew­ J. Doris, 23177 TAMPA GALVESTON 3,658* ards, CIO, gave a first-rate dem­ E. Tilley, 75 Black leather holders in Agent Agent onstration last week on how Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 702 which Seafarers can keep C. Simmons, 368 3,972* K. Alsop, 7311 stupid handling-of a phony beef 3,933* their Union books and sea­ 5,204 Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 1,232 Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 1,271 can disrupt the waterfront and man's papers are now avail­ give the Taft-Hartley boys new able £d SIU Branches in all BALTIMORE 5,204 Support for anti-labor laws. 5,204 ports. Stamped in gold on Agent MOBILE The beef—^if you want to call M. Beck, 937 the holders is a wheel, in­ 429 Jt. Patrolmen (2) it that—occurred aboard the SS W. McKay, 8 signia of the SIU. Agent 1,046 W. Brightwell, 7279 371 Bunker Hill, Shepard Lines, W. Rentz, 26.445 Z. Tanner, 44 4,335* The holders are approxi­ 3,239* j.'. 594 which has an SUP Deck Gang, Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 490 Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 869 J. DeVito, 185 mately three smd a quarter L. Johnson, 108 3,090* the Marine Firemen and Waterinches wide by four and L. Phillips, 23609 : 358 tenders in the Engine Room and 5,204 R. Sweeney, 20 three-quarter inches deep. 5,204 1,731 MCS in the Stewards Depart­ They are being sold for $1. Deck Patrolman Deck Patrolman J. Ward, 21311 2,647* ment. slightly above cost. First pro­ 368 Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 1,617 R. Dickey, 652 2,342- G. Bales,-230 vin a maneuver that amounted B. Lawson, 894 ceeds will be used to pay 2,453* 2,402* W. Morris, 264 to an attempt to control the Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 460 off the initial expenses borne Sullivan, 2 : 1,176 10,408 MFOW, the MCS "party-liners" by the Union: thereafter any J. Walsh, 2693 466 SAN JUAN tied up the Bunker Hill and an­ profits derived will be turned Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 741 5,204 other Shepard ship in a beef Agent over to the hospital fund. Engine Patrolman which they invented pretty much G. Masterson, ?0297 4,058* 5,204 D. Butts, 190 In New York, the leather 1,698 out of thin air. Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 1,146 Engine Patrolman S. CoUs, 21085 2,986* holders may be purchased in In the Engine Department was the baggage room, on the R. Jordan, 71 3,981»' Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 520 a man who once had been- kick­ 5,204 Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 1,223 fourth floor. ed out of the NMU for reasons Stewards Patrolman 5,204 unnecessary to go into now. Suf­ J. Hatgimisios, 23434 3,129* 5,204 fice it to say that in recent years D. Heron, 5030 1,440 Stewards Patrolman AS COMMITTEE NEARED JOB'S END he has a strong anti-communist Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 635 J. Morrison, 34213 3,054* record. Naturally he was a mem­ C. Stringfellow, 125 677 ber of MFOW and in no way 5,204 F. Widegren, 19 ;.. 791 under MCS jurisdiction. NORTOLK Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 682 Nevertheless, when the BunAgent :er Hill hit New York, the MCS Ray White, 57 3,870" 5,204 "party-liners" got the whole Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 1,334 NEW ORLEANS Stewards Department to pile Off .Agent and, what was more, the MCS 5,204 E. Sheppard, 203 4,348" hall refused to send a new bunch Jt. Patrolman Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 856 aboard until this unfortunate E. Molina, 20456 634 MFOW member was takem off. B. Rees, 95 .....i 3,033* 5,204 In addition, the MCS tied up J. Tucker, 2209 875 Deck Patrolman the Paul Revere to support the Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 662 A. Bourgot, 97 ' 793 phony beef. And, in point of L. Johnston, 53 3,641* fact, the man had to get off. .. 5,204 Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 770 As one Seafarer put it, "You SAVANNAH can bet that the SIU or the SUP Agent 5,204 would never take any such ca­ C. Starling, 6920 3,873* Engine Patrolman pers from the MCS or anybody Shown shortly before they completed tallying of the bal­ 4,063" Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 1,331 C. Stephens', 76 else." lots cast in the election of officials to serve during 1948. mem­ Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 1,141 However, the entire incident bers of the Tallying Committee pause momentarily for LOG 5,204 can be a lesson to all SIU-SUP photo. JACKSONVILLE 5,204 men: Don't let the "party-liners" Agent Stewards Patrolman of the Marine Cooks and Stew­ . Around the table, from left to right are Paul Parsons, 3,939* 4,048* H. Troxclair, 6743 ards, or any other union, use C. Haymondj 98 Les Ames. Jimmy Stewart, J. L. (Red) Whidden. Pedro Peralfa, their position in one department Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 1,156 Write-ins, Voids, No Votes 1,265 E. P. McNeill. Matt Fields. Frank Smith. Seun Luttrell (chairto say who sails or doesn't sail in 5,204 than) and Paddy McCann. V-,/ ' ^ 5,204 ^mother department.' ' Book-Holders Ready • •i- I �.a';-|i;J_.V Pag* Eiglil T HE SEAPA RE RS L OG ' ;"' -^ . iK-" H*' • '• -r _ .. .U'i. '''''F^da7.^Ja]lra^ Jt/1948' 11' ••, E? -i :;;f Seatrain New Jersey Crewmen Urge Permanent Defense Fund Backed By Voluntary Donations GETTING MATERIAL FOR BOOK Stirred by the predicament of two Seafarers who are awaiting trial in George­ town, British Guiana, in connection with the death of a launch captain_^last October'; crcwmembcrs of the SS Seatrain New Jersey are proposing establishment of a per­ manent defense fund "to insure justice" for brothers who may become similarly in­ I ' I- ! iij volved. , study the merits of cases pre­ town, British Guiana, should Capital for the defense, fund sented to it and would then make us realize the n^d for a would be furnished "by volun­ give a detailed report of its permanent defense fund; tary contributions from the mem­ views to a headquarters mem­ "Therefore, Be It Resolved: bership," the Seatrain New Jer­ bership meeting. That we establish a defense fund Retired Seafhrer John Bunker (left) ttJcet down story of sey men recommended in a res­ for the purpose of defending our "It shall be the duty of said Brother Ernesto Torres, who had two ships shot from under olution put forth following . thorough discussion at the Jan. meeting," the resolution states, brothers who may run afoul of - him in World War II. 4 shipboard meeting held at sea. "to either order the defense or thi^ law, especially in foreign ports—but not to exclude similar not." » instances in the continental Uni­ 5-MAN COMMITTEE Stress was laid on the fact that ted States; Brother Ira E. Bishop prepared the fimd would only be used for the resolution after he was dele­ legitimate cases, wherein those "And, Be It Further Resolved: gated for the task at the meet­ involved would be defending That this fund be administered com­ ing. Four other bookmen signed themselves under unfavorable by a committee of five, posed of elected or appointed With a considerable portion of his background ma­ the resoluton, which received the conditions and where the ends officials at Headquarters, the of justice would be served by crew's endorsement. Secretary-Treasurer to be chair­ terial already tucked in his notebook, John Bunker left Signing with Bishop were Paul bringing the defense fund into man of said committee; New York this week for Boston, where he will begin T. Cassidy, W. E. Waddle, E.- G. play in behalf of a brother. shaping up his story of the rolet"And, Be It Further Resolved: Walker and Carl Cowl.. an Oiler, .recounted his nearThe defense fund is Jiot in­ That to insure justice as to the of merchant seamen in World disastrous experiences to Bunker . The Georgetown incident, tended to have any functions merits, of any particular case War II. in the LOG office last week. which precipitated the action overlapping procedure already with regards to the advisability taken by the Seatrain New Jer­ established within the Union's of defending any certain brother, Bunker, a retired member of Torres saw two of his ships, go sey crew, involves Seafarers organizational structure. On this and the facts and evidence of the SIU, expects his effort to be enemy firfc Ralph W. Youtzy and Robert E. score, the resolution pointed out: the case to be presented by a published in book form by one* ^ was aboard the ill-fated Boutwell, while they were mem­ "... this fund shall be solely bers of the SS T J. Jackson for the defense of those cases not member to any Headquarters of the largest firms in the busimeeting where a quorum is in ness, possibly in the fall of the of th^ Lrth Atla^ crew. They will stand trial oh coming within the scope of strike attendance, QffoTiHan/xi "*xri-io+iioi« rrii-_ •». _ toiTi of thc Nofth .Atldxitic in whether ao -patfixiow regular year. The publication will be 'manslaughter charges in a or organizational infractions al­ one or a special one called for September ,1942 and the SS Georgetown court, which has" ready taken care of by the strike that purpose. It shall be the duty distributed nationally. Clare, a Bull line ship, sunk in During his two weeks stay in the Mediterranean in May 1942.scheduled hearings for Jan. 13, or general funds." of said meeting to order the de­ with defense charging that death Bernstein, one of the crew fense or not as the case may be. New York, Brother Bunker ac-| Several crewmembers of the was accidental. cumulated rpuch of the essential gS Schoharie, which made Seatrain New Jersey stated later "Be It Further Re.solved: That information. He interviewed sev, „ , , .a hectic voyage lasting over a^ One witness who will testify they were hoping the resolution .the fund be established by vol- era! Seafarers whose harrowing in their behalf, Frank Knight, a would be discussed and possibly untary contribution by the mem- experiences aboard ship and in shipmate, on the Jackson, is al- be revised and tightened up by bership, similar to that for the lifeboats during attacks by en- ready in Georgetown, and two the membership in all ports so LOG, and that the Patrolmen' ^ = Bunker with much pertinent. LOG, and that the Patrolmen emy -i— planes, submarines and sur- .j^fo7mation others, Charles Robertgon and that it could be presented in collect same and issue receipts; face craft will be forcefully re-, Bunker was prompted to write James Carter are expected tor ar­ final form for action at a future And, Be It Finally Resolved: told in his book. contribution to rive before trial commences. date. ' Among those interviewed by the Allied victory made by the That this fund shall be'solely for Voluntary contributions total­ Bunker just before his depart- American merchant seamen be­ TEXT OF PROPOSAL the defense of those cases not ing more than $650 have already coming witnin within tne the scope scone ofltrike"^® it, "it would been received from friends and The text of the resolution fol­ coming ot stnk© Christian Scien-^ make a greatP"ts yarn." shipmates of the two Seafarers. lows: or organization infractions,- al-jce Monitor, were Seafarers Ern- So far no adequate treatment The Jackson crew, which has "Whereas: The incident which ready taken care qf by the strike esto Torres and John Burns.. of the subject has appeared intermed the incident "a bum rap," took place recently in George-'and general funds." Brother Torres, who ships as book form. started the ball rolling with a contribution of $553. The Seatrain New Jersey reso­ lution specified that the proposed defense fund be administered Charging steamship company and consular officials with frequent disregard for "by a committee of five, com­ the condition of discharged .hospital cases stranded abroad, the SS Moiine Victory posed of elected or appointed billets for disabled sea­ officials at headquarters," with crew has urged improved medic^ treatment and first-class men being returned to U.S. ports.*' the Secretary-Treasurer to serve of Bob Lindsay, SUP; Anthony In view of the treatment meted Fusco, SIU; Andy Lorier, SIU; voyages or jail, leaving them no as committee chairmanT alternative; out to SrU-SUP men, many of Steve Bengeria, SIU, and John­ "Therefore, be it resolved: STUDY CASES whom are physically unfit for ny White, SIU. That we, the undersigned com­ As recommended in the reso­ active duty aboard ship there Here's the text of their resolu­ mittee, and crewmembers of the lution, the committee would are no alternatives but to choose tion: Robin Line operated Moiine Vic­ "between unbearable voyages or "Whereas: Many SIU and-SUP tory, go on record to instruct our jail," the Moiine men declared members at times find them­ officials in New York and ad­ in a resolution adopted, at a re­ selves stranded in foreign ports; vise SUP officials in San Fran­ cent shipboard meeting in the and cisco to take immediate steps to South East African port of LourMembers who forward "Whereas: Mostly these men stop this unfair practice; and enco Marques. Iheir membership books fo are recently discharged hospital "Be it further resolved: That Should the resolution receive cases, -unfit for active duty we believe that disabled seamen the New York HaU for retire­ ment are urged to mark the favorable membership action, the aboard .ship; and returning to U.S. ports rate firstenvelope with the notation Robin line crew recommended "Whereas: It has been the class billets, first-class service "Attention: 6th floor," in or­ that it be placed on the ballot practice of foreign ports doctors, and medical treatment - where der to insure quicker hand­ for a referendum vote to incor­ company and consular officials needed; and porate provisions in future agree­ to ship these men back with to­ "Be it further resolyed: That Johnny White, who was on ling of the mcitter. ments which will stamp out tal -disregard of their physical we instruct pur officials to mail the Moline's Resolutions Comv Marking of the envelope in continuation of "this unfair prac­ ^ _ condition; and copies of this resolution to all mittee. the manner advised above tice." "Whereas: Very little or no branches and publish same in will save time and will resplt The resolution was prepared satisfaction can be expected from the LOG; and to place same on referendum be- fWl in prompt return of the bo^ and put before the Moiine Vic-, company or consular officials, "Be it finally resolved: That fore the entire membership to, /fj to the sender. tory shipboard meeting by a and in some cases men are forced we ask our officials that if reso­ vote on and.i eventually be resolutions committee composed to choose between unbearable lution fs favorably acted upon corporated in new agreements.'('^r»* Seafarers' War Experience To Be Publicized In Book Harsh Treatment Of Stranded Seamen Hit By Moiine Men RETIRING B.OPKS ' ', f ;V;.. A'.. .: J-. . �'Friday/'; T nt St^ AW AREkS LOG Page Nine SIU Ships' Minutes In Brief MONARCH OF THE SEAS. MARION CRAWFORD. Nov. 30 — Chairman H. O. Tennant: Nov. 1 — Chairman Widegren; Secretary H. A. Townsend. New =; Secretary Troxclair. Reports of Business: Motion carried that the delegates read and a'ccepted. crew express appreciation to Motions carried to contact Patrol­ . Captain, Chief Mate and Chief man in New Orleans and Mobile Engineer for their efforts to to have porthole fans installed; make trip more enjoyable. Mo­ that engine department give tion carried that a vote of thanks recommendation to W. James, if be given Steward J. D. Young found fit for membership and and his department for the com­ that he pay whatever dues and mendable performance of their assessments are necessary; to duties. Repair list made up and have electric socket in crew's approved. pantry to operate on 110 volt. XXX Suggested that men on sanitary SANTA CLARA VICTORY. ROBIN TUXFORD. Sept. 21— Work be informed to see head Oct. 12—Chairman T. Babkowof department to 'get matches aki: Secretary Albert DeForest. Chairman P u 11 n e y ; Secretary each week; that excess linen be Motion carried: Delegates reported on books, Wingo. -. « that Lin- turned in so same will be sent permits, and tripcards in their Moran._Albert Base. Juan to laundry. departments. New Business: Mo- Rivera and Robert Hatch have XXX Uon^carrird \o"hrve""deiegates'thei5 probationary period exWARRIOR. Oct. 13—Chairman make up a list of offenses against tended for one year after present Myers; Secretary Ridge. New the general welfare of the crew. period is over. Suggested addi­ Business: Motion by Lepari that Education: With literature ab­ tions.for galley: Steamer, fan and if Steward and Chief Cook do def oard and by example to new potato peeler. Also , suggested not improve the food situation men it is felt they will adjust that doors on Carpenter's Bosuns they should not be allowed to themselves to the Union way of and Wipei-'s foc'sles be turned ship out on SIU ships. Motion doing things. Good and Welfare: around. carried. Discussion'on Steward' XXX Suggested that overtime be kept referring beefs directly to Cap CARLSBAD. Sept. 9 — Chair­ as per Waterman agreement and tain and ignoring the Delegates man Trigg; Secretary Armstrong. let patrolman settle any beefs Steward daimed he' merely Overtime disputes reported bythat may arise. wanted authorization from Mas Ship's Delegate and Deck Dele­ XXX ter. One minute of silence for gate.- New members of crew to Brothers lost at sea. be instructed on Union pro­ cedure. Following suggestions By HANK were made for good and welfare of ship: Ship be fumigated, fans While shipping is slow and the membership is catching up on MONROE. Oct. 26—Chairman I put in 'Vfirking order, shower all the reading of magazines and books and back numbers of LOGS Carpenter; Secretary Reid. New heads overhauled and engine de­ here's this week's news... brother Mike Rossi, the best-dressed Business: Motion carried that partment foc'sles painted. Smiling Bosun in town, and the boys, send their best regards to water cooler in crew's mess be XXX CALEB STRONG. Oct. 19 — Brother Joe Tassin down there in Beaumont, Texas.. .'Brother repaired. Suggestion that Chips Chairman Tommy Thompson Michael Mikulas writes in that he'll be seeing the-boys in New make gratings for all showers. Secretary Wilbur Cribb. Election York soon ... We've just been flashed the news that Brother Duke Good and Welfare: Motion car­ held for-ship's delegate, Biackie Himler, of the SUP, down in Mobile, celebrated his 35th birthday ried that all members wash their Sheffield elected. New Business on December 23rd and boasts he's still in fine shape for the New cups and clean the table after Motion carried for Captain to be Year at 180 pounds... Brother Frank Waller and his wife, Tina, coffee time. asked to hold fire and boat drills have sent their best regards to us. We naturally send them best FAIRPOR^ Oct.^12 — Chair­ at more convenient times that 4 wishes in everything, too, retroactive to Christmas. man Miller; Secretary H. BraunP.M. due' to heavy duty in '•XXX Brother Gaelano Passaretti writes in that he's enjoying stein.. New Business: Motion car­ Stewards Department at this XXX getting the LOG home every week to keep up with his ship­ ried that 2nd Cook not be al^ WARRIOR. Oct. 29 Chair­ hour. Motion carried to make up mates. Brother, you hit your head right on the nail... Brother lowed to sail as cook for a pe­ man Lipari; Secretary Ridge. Mo­ list of fines, money from which Alf M. Tolentino. Gulf oldtimer. will soon be getting the LOG. riod of one year. Good and Wel­ tion by Brother Myers that all will go to Brothers in Marine fare: Vote of thanks to Steward permit men who can show 18 Hospitals. Motion cax-ried that How's New Orleans, Alf... Brother Fred Johnson, the oldDe'partment for good food and months on permit be recom- I all repair lists be turned into de- . timer of a Deck Engineer, will soon "be collecting those weekly service and to Charles DuBois mended for pro books on arrival partment delegates so a complete unemployment payments while shipping is tough. Meanwhile, for,Jiis exceptionally fine baking. in N. Y. The following men list can be made up for Patrol­ while reading the LOG last week. Fred noticed moiiey due Vote of thanks given to delegates were recommended for pro man. from- one of the companies. Checking on it to see if his name for fine jobs done. was on the next-alphabetical list to be printed, he received books: Calvaia James. Douglas 4. 4. 4. good luck. Now he's as happy as the seagulls when the gar­ XXX Mack. Curtis Ridge. Joseph I LASALLE. Oct. 19 — Chair­ bage is thrown over the side. Gurge. Motion by Coziar that man Archie D. Sandy; Secretary X X X Steward explain to Patrolman Edmund F. Paul. Discussion on Here are some oldtimers who may still be anchored in town: why he had not issued clean watch fqc'sle. Captain reported J. Noonan, R. Rodriguez, J. Leon, J. Masonsong, R. Butler, V. white coats to messmen. foc'sle needed for cargo checkers; Aviles, G. Bryan, G. Fensom, F. Devlin, E. C. Brundage, J. Biglounge needed for passengers, XXX wood, J. Murphy, N. Soloman, J. De Abreu, J. Meeks, A. Daines, MIDWAY HILLS. Oct. 29— piscussion on clothes wringer R. Teets, J. Grangaard, N. Muse, E. Belpre, B. Zelencic, J. Bellard, HARRr L. GLUCKSMAN. Oct. Chairman Gallagher; Secretary iron and wa.shboard. Steward K. Johamesson,' E. Flowers, E. Hewitt, J. Ally, S. Magyar, A. 26—Chairman W. L. O'Donnell; Sharpe. Delegates gave their re­ informed men that he had items Amelia, J. Hopkins, Gulfer F. Fromm, Gulfer A. Smith, E. Kopha, Secretary'J. A. Eagle Eye. New ports. Credit was given crew for on requisition. Good and Wel­ E. Sato, K. Kain, S. Kliderman, R. Espinosa, V. Silva, P. Erazo, Business: Deck Engineer called cooperation in keeping messroom fare: R.. Turner suggested that A. Ibrain, J. Kouvardas and L. Lopez... Oldtimer Tex G. Suit is the Steward's attention to the clean. Robert Lambert and J. Steward allow crew to see his re­ probably still in town. How's everything, Tex? ... Here's a Wash­ dirty condition of the Messhall. Morin to act as committee to pick quisitions. . One minute of silence ington news item which will make our demand fqr a wage increase Motion cai-ried that all men come up all old books in librai-y and for Brothers lost at sea. easily legitimate: "American labor has just completed a year of into ^the messhall in proper at­ have them replaced with new full employment, but with little gain in real wages or in living tire. Motion carried that the reading material. All Delegates standards, Ewan Clague, Commissioner of Labor Statistics, said Ship's Delegate see the Captain to pick up books and tripcards, in a summary of 1947 developments." about cold weather gear in Hon­ which are to be given to PatrolX X X olulu. Lopez elected ship's dele­ mah. Good SIU News Items: The Robin Kirk made her first trip gate. Motion carried to hold X X t this week in the South and East Africa service. Two more meetings and instruct aU new WILD RANGER Oct. 11— vessels are expected for service, the Robin Trent in February ihembers in the principles of Chairman Martin: Secretary Bar­ and the Robin Mowbray in April... Marcel E. Wagner, presi­ X> X X ron. Motion by Steward that fu­ unionism. dent of the American Eastern Corporation, disclbsed that the ALCOA CORSAIR. Sept. 25— ture meetings be held £ft 7:30 ' ^ ^ first of several T-2 tankers has been formally, acquired to be CARLSBAD. Oct. 26 — Chair­ p.m. Moved by Jack Hartley Chairman Rocky Benson; Secre­ placed immediately into world service. Ac^isition of other man Trigg; Secretary Kranz. Mo­ that committee of five men be tary Joe Seaver. Delegates ^re­ tankers will be completed during the next six months. The tion passed calling for imposition appointed -to set up rule and fines ports accepted. New Business: company will also acquire more heavy-lift cargo ships, such of fines on those delaying meet- to control conduct of crewmem- Motion carried that any man fail­ as the motorship Gadsden, designed to load locomotives. Pull­ Motion ing to show up for meeting after ing or failing to attend. Recom­ members on board. man cars. etc. mendations made to Ch. Eng. passed with following men date is posted on bulletin board X X X about painting engine dept. head elected to committee: Hartley, be fined 50c and money for­ The Arnold Bernstein Line announced it will resume its roundand rooms. Cooling system in Rodriguez, Mayo. Martin and warded to SEAFARER LOG. trip service to Europ^ with the departure of the 10,005 ton vessel. bad condition. Ch. Eng. will be Ellis. Motion passed that monies Motion carreed that ship's dele­ Continental (formerly the Tidewater), from New York on April contacted and report made of re- coHected to be turned over to gate appoint a Master-At-Arms. 10, to the ports of Antwerp, Plymouth and Rotterdam. The ship suits at next meeting. Motion Marine TB hospital. Brother Educational meeting announced will carry 350 passengers... Albany News Item: Governor Dewey made by chairman to have spe- Smith requested that Deck Dele- for 6 P. M. Brother Eddie made public last week a State Food Commission report warning cial meeting of engine dept. to gate askr" Chief Mate to have Sanders took pictures of meeting that food prices would remain at their present high levels for ^straighten out overtime which is quarters, toilets and showers for LOG. One minute of silence some time to come... Well, Brothers, we'll sure need more wages or some time to come, too. cpnfqsed at present. ' , " painted. ; for Brothers lost at lea. . . CUT and RUN •n �THE SE A PA R EES Pfig« Tea- Asks Catwalks On Seatmn Decks; Present Risks Cited To ifae Editor: While acting as recording secretary aboard the Seatrains Line vessel, Seatrain New Jersey, 1 was-given the duty of writing to the LOG on a matter of great import ance to us, namely our safety. Aboard the Seatrains, we have to crawl between freight, tank and fiat railroad cars on our routine traveling about the ship daily—and many times each day. To anyone having sailed these vessels, the danger will not be difficult to point out, and we ' the crew feel that the Patrolmen toming aboard surely have sensed ihc same feeling of dan­ ger. For this reason, perhaps they will.help endeavor to sel' our idea to the company. As yet, neither the wdter nor the rest of the crew has any knowledge of any one's actually being injured. However, I must declare myself a very bewildered person, bewildered because many accidents have not happened. At this writing, I am waiting to Itear of 'one at any time. And as soon as one happens there are going to be more. DANGEROUS te-. In my duties as Deck Engineer. I must travel fore and aft fre­ quently and each journey is a dangerous adventure. It takes m. . JUST SET ME 0C5WN THERE BETWEEN THAT ONE AND THIS ONE.! plenty of agility, particularly in the dark or in rainy or snowy weather, and especially when negotiating my way with my hands full of tools. Having tc cover territory at any time aboard any ship is a hazard particularly while load­ ing or imloading cargo. And on the Seatrains it is even "more dangerous at sea when ypu have railroad cars covering the boat M:: deck with their big supporting jacks protruding into all paths. Also, there are guy stays to "shin-break" a man. It is our intent to draw the attention of the membership to these hazards in our effort 'to have satisfactory 'cat-walks in­ stalled on this company's vessels. We may possibly hear in reply: "The expense. ... It cannot be done." And so on, as usual. But I say in answer before­ hand, that it can ,be done and that catwalks will in no way in­ terfere with cargo handling. In : fact, the costs eventually will be : off-set by the avoidance of costly . lawsuits growing out of acci*3ents. For I predict that if a man gets hurt on one of these ships, the company is going to have a number of them in a row. More­ over, a shoemaker could take his case into a court and stand a 99 to 1 chance to win his claim. We plan to take pictures of this dangerous situation to be shown to the company and run in the LOG td further our testi­ mony. To my knowledge, none of our crew is working for an/ steel manufacturer or any steel erec­ tion firm, but the bigger majority by far are merely concerned with saving their necks and their lives. And so we are asking co­ operation from all hands on the project. Book No. 4626 (Ed. Note: The member's name is withheld at his re­ quest. When the pictures of ihe conditions aboard the Sea­ trains are sent in ihey will be published in the LOG.) L^G JTxidar' i^anuaty 18. 'M4i WITH THE SS DEL ALBA IN THE ARGENTINE iiliiii Here some of the men of the Mississippi Steamship Company vessel pause for dockside refreshments with stevedores in Buenos Aires. Although no identification accompanied the photo, it would appear that those sporting berets are the Argentines. Hollister Crew Found They Toted Nitrate Panama Canal NILES FREDMCKSGN -But Not Until They Hit Arriving at Balboa, ^e were land again. There had been no handled with kid gloves until smoking on deck all the way. If you think it would be worthy, we would like you to we had our quota of fuel, then After unloading, we proceeded To the Editor: print this letter at your con­ we were rushed to an anchor- to Yokohama for more fuel and headed home—my mistake, they Would like you to try and get venience. rang a double on us. We headed in contact with oniJ of the sea­ Our ship is a Waterman Lib­ to Canada to load lumber for men I have been trying to find erty, the SS Joseph H. Hollister TO THE HILLS, Portuguese East Africa. Now. for two years since the last time I—yes, just another Liberty. MEN ! THE ain't that nice! SHIP'S SOT sailed with him. We signed on at that .thriving N-NlTRATe! Soooo-^taking another hitch in. I have a case with my lawyer little village Gulf port. Miss., on our pants, we sailed from Port. at 220 Broadway, New York, by July 12, where we loaded that Alberni, British Columbia, on: name of Frederick R. Graves. much diAussed product, ammon­ October 11. I happened to get hurt on the ium nitrate, for .Japan. So far, we have had two cas­ SS Alexander H. Stephens, the But it was mot imtil we reach­ ualties-on board, both with the ship's name, which this Brother ed the Panama Canal that most same complaint, namely suspect­ has sailed. And would like it of ms realized just what we had very much if you would publish under our hatches. There the of­ ed appendicitis. Brother Snow this in the LOG telling him to ficials after reading the manifest, being-put ashore at Trinidad," Brother Roberts at Recife, Brazil. get in touch with my lawyer. gave several screeches and beat It is very important. He hap­ it for the hills, leaving orders age miles from anywhere. Good Our Captain is one of the very pens to be my main witness, to proceed immediately with­ bye td our Cuba Libraian best—by name of Charles Raeout interference to Bal^a with having seen me get htirt. burn. Any Brother sailing with dreams! a red flag displayed. him is sure of a square deal and And I only,know his name. I There were some strenuous obAfter formalities were com- a happy voyage. do not know his book number. jections some of the boys stating we proceeded on Our voyHis name is Niles Fredrickson. that we were not bolshies, and' CHIEF BUCKO Would sure thank you very that we didn't have any com­ age to Japan. Arriving at Nakindly for your service. mies aboard. But the red flag goya after an uneventful trip It is too bad that we could of 32 days, we were glad to •eee not endorse the late Chief En­ Frank Radzvila stayed up just the same. gineer who was nicknamed "Son­ ny." Of all the evil old men, he was tops. So if any Bpther has the misfortime to get on a ship with same, our advice is to back your grips and beat it for By DON U BROWN the tall timber. Not satisfied with sending his I was lying down on the soft green grass. I've ridden freight trains through Texas, own department haywire, he And asking for nothing more. And tasted a Georgia peach; tried to run the other 'depart­ I've climbed mountcuns in Colorado, Around the yard was a pretty white fence. ments as well. He even tried to And bathed at a Florida beach. control the amount of soap one With a musical rickity gate; s used taking a shower, to say I've hoisted beers in Melbourne pubs. nothing about the water, which And in Paris I drank champagne; is a sore point with mogt Chiefs. I've wined and dined on Waikiki, Anyway, we left nim on the And enjoyed its tropical rain. dock and there was no sign of I rode rickshaws out in China, tears anywhere. And dogsleds out of Nome; • Guess we have said enough for I've walked in the sands of old Iran, now—"and how," I can hear you And danbed in the streets of Rome. , saying. Our future voyaging is What else^can I do, where next shall I go? I was happily admiring the flowers. linknown so far, but we hope it My answer came in a dream— And thinking what a wonderful fate. is the U.S.A. A small white house, 'needh shady trees, But suddenly I awoke and felt very sad, —How beautiful it all did seem. John P. Probst, Dk. Del. I was really, terribly let down— ,D. M. , McDowell, En, Del. There were blue shutters on- the windows. For there I was on a ship far at se^ And blue was trimmed on the door. And the ship. South Africa bound. SejBpTftir' Heinfling PLEASE NOTE: YOUR HEUP IS NEEDED Log-A-Rhylhms -.1 To the Editor: A Sailor's Dream li • . �THE iWAFAkEns L0G —- '''^-' - f.- Jaiiiiiiry 18. 1948 « •Wife Missing Mysteriously, Brother Appeals For Help To the Editor: 1 I Just came back from Chicago today, where I promised her I would like to ask a favor people I would ask the LOG to - of the membership and the LOG. print a picture of my wife and As you probably remember I help to find her, as she had spent spent six months of last year in four years doing Red Cross work the Chicago Marine hospital. in the Chicago Marine Hospital. When I was discharged I was flat broke-and my wife was ex­ _ I am sure some of the Lakes pecting and not in too good brothers or salt water men might be able to give rrie some in­ health. formation. Also, I would like to I had to grab the first ship I ask the two Lakes seamen who could get, which was the SS were present at our marriage on pominican Victory, India Steam­ Jan. 7, 1947, Lakeshore Hotel, ship Company, as Chief Cook on Chicago, to please get in touch April 12, 1947. The last letter with me or my wife's father. j received from my wife was in My wife's name is Florence iBpmbay, India. She was in the Roubas Maupin, formerly of 5333 best of spirits and health and North Clark St., Chicago, 111. ^vas supposed to meet me in She's five feet, five inches taU, iPrisco on Aug. 1. weighs 118 pounds, has dark , When we arrived in Frisco, complexion,, brown eyes and she could not be found. So I black hair. flew to Chicago. Her people said If you can't publish this I will she had left for California as understand and not feel bad planned but they had not heard about it as I don't want any from b.er. ^ linio brother to feel that I want to use the LOG space for per Since that time I have spent j every dime I made on the India sonal business. trip as well as the money I Robert H. Maupin niade on the Moran tug Farral506 7th St« S. W. lon, looking for her. Washington, D. C. Seafarers Blaek Gang Men Tops, Stewart's Engine Officer Declares ^To the Editor: Sought hy Seafarer I thought I'd drop you a few lines to. tell you about the piece of pig-iron I'm on: the Cyrus W. Fields, owned by South Atlantic. You hear a lot about the bad scows, so let's hear from a good one for once. The Old Man on here. Captain Burke, is a real seafaring man. He is a prinee. That-- goes for the Chief Mate, too. J.--: BATTLED, TOO They are men who take pride^ They forget that most of us in. their union and their ability still wear knots on our heads to do a job. They are* men an from 1934 and other years of struggle; that we all had to scrub paintwork and floorplates at one time or other. Your paper, the SEAFARERS LOG, is intelligently written— championing the cause of union­ ism fairly and honestly. It's a pleasure to read it. To the Editor: In that connection, if there is Will you please send ' me .'ome way I can enter a subtwelve copies of the December -cription to it for the benefit and 12 issue of the SEAFARERS'^-^"^^tion of my wife and family, I'd like to do so. Bill me for LOG? ^ any charge. I arrived home to be informed A compliment now and then by my parents that you had makes everybody feel good 'and printed my story, A Seafarer takes no mor.? effort than a beef. Visits The Philadelphia Acad­ The foregoing is mine to a sound' emy of Music, in the December Brotherhood "of seamen. 12 issue. Already the paper has C. H. Sparks started making the rounds of MEBA Local 12 the neighbors' homes up here— SS Lyman Stewart. and has been lost. SIU Hospitalized Voice Thanks for Xmas Gifts We have a couple of home­ steaders aboard. They have been aboard for 12 or 14 trips and A.O the Editor: Show no sigh of tiring. We the undersigned members <f the Seafarers International Union hereby express our sin­ cere thanks to the officials and, members of the SIU for the kindness they have shown us here in the Staten Island Ma­ rine hospital. I wiU be bitting my nails un­ til the copies arrive, I'm that anxious to see the yarn in print. I have requests from a dozen friends for copies. WRITERS' AID . By the way, I understand the SIU has lined up an authors' agent who reads Seafarers' stor­ ies for possible publication in general circulation magazines. (Ed. Note; Your words of praise will be appreciated by all Seafarers in the Engine Room and out. You should be­ gin receiving'the LOG at your home shortly.) STEWARD FEELS CONSERVING FOOD NOT APPRECIATED To the Editor: Would it be at all possible for me to send this little sketch to In past issues of the LOG Ir It was a real sight to see Joe this agent and, if so, would you have noticed articles pertaining Volpian and Patrolman Jimmy give me his address? to the reluctance of Stewards Sheehan going from ward to and Bosuns to take jobs in their George Swift ward with a cartfull of Christ­ ratings, and asking reasons for mas packages for our Brothers. (Ed. Note: Your requested their doing so. Many thanks to all of you. copies are on the way. As to I had an experience today jimmy McNeely your query of the authors' that would give any Steward a ~ Leonard Galembiewski agent, Carl Cowl, the agent, is headache and might aid in an­ primarily interested\ in manu­ swering the above question. The. Frank Nering scripts of book-length. If you crew seems to have the idea Eddie G. Caravona have something of this nature, that they can bring anyone W. Vaughn send it to Carl Cowl, SEA­ aboard and the Stewards Depart­ Earl Larson FARERS LOG, 51 Beaver St., ment will feed them without the New York.) Matt Fields. Captain's approval. ATTENTION: GEORGE TICHOK She preferred the Captain's room to the foc'sles down below, like any smart dog would. The ship did okay until about four days out of Norfolk when suddenly the Old Man's room turned into a maternity ward. The' crew list increased by nine white, black and brown crea­ tures. Now the questidn is: what will we do with" them? . This morning we went to the Captain's cabin to take another count. It's been suggested that we name them after the States but no vote has been taken yet. : This goQB to prove that not "even a Liberty ship is .fast enOiigh to compete with Nafure. Engineer works with and not re­ luctantly for, if jmu get what I mean. When one gets out line his union disciplines him and that makes for respect all around. Certain other people of a union I will not name come aboard with the convinction that the ship's officers are out to rook them some way. They shirk their "Work, beef unreasonably and continually make for dissention . . " Swift's Story In Log Made Big Hit In Hometown Mrs. Florence Roubas Mau­ pin, wife of Robert H. Maupin. has been missing since August 1947, when she left the home •of her parents in Chicago to meet him in Frisco as planned. With no word of her since thai If any of you boys see this scow date, her husband and parents on the board, don't hesitate to are keeping up their frantic throw in for it. You will really search. Brother Maupin has come to know what I mean when' sent an appeal to the LOG in the hopes that members can I say she is one for Ripley. aid him. HAPPY BOYS She's a good ship all around and by the time we get in she will be decorated like a castle. Overtime is ho problem—^she's We will sure throw the paint around and make her shipshape swamped with it for everyone. for the payoff. As far as draws go, as long as We don't expect any difficulty you-can locate the Old Man you will get the money. The Old with the payoff. There is no dis­ Man is a good skate, maybe be­ puted overtime aboard and with cause, he came all the way from the cooperation we have had the main deck up topside with from the Skipper so far, there is the best ot them: the SIU. no reason for us to expect any­ He has sailed with lots of the oldtimers. Bull Sheppard for one. thing but the smoothest of signoffs. CREW INCREASED I'm sorry I have no pictures "Well, getting back to the ship, to. send now, but I'll have some which is supposed to be the on the next trip. fastest Liberty built, the dish­ Clifton Coates. Deck Del. washer picked up a beautiful mongrel in Newport News before SS Cyrus W. Fields we left the States for Antwerp. Just as we were to start back it came to almost everyone's at­ tention thai; there would be an iaddition"" to the Fields' seagoing family. I feel in the mood to throw a few very sincere bouquets to the SIU and this seems to be the best way to do it. As a member of the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association, I have sailed vessels manned by the several unlicensed unions— our contracts are not always with the same companies—and I want to say that the caliber of men furjiished by the SIU is always far superior to any other. Cyrus Fields Gets Member's Vote As 'First-Class Ship' To the Editors: ^ge Eleven Man at ihv left is OMrge Tichok whose brother-in-law. Peter Eskrich, would like to hear from him. Eskrich. wlMse addkou is 214 North Chapel Stw Baltimore, Md.. sent in the picture .wHch was i^epped in e Today I refused this service and now have the bad feelings of the crew for thanks. FOLLOWS AGREEMENT I believe I have followed the agreement to the letter and fed the Union should give me some support in this matter. On the last trip to France there were fifteen to twenty women aboard the ship while it was in port. Stowing away three meals a day apiece, all charged to the Stewards Department, their eat­ ing didn't improve matters any. It only made it more difficult for a Steward trying to give the crew plenty of everything^ Next time the Steward turns you down, put yourself in hig place. Let's see if we can't square away this matter one© and for all. H. A. Manchester ' SS John W. MacksSr �!Paa» IrVif TBB SEABARERS LOG Calls For Adequate Sto^ Aboard Ships Europe-Bound To the Editor: The SS Moina Michael, char­ tered to the Chamberlain Steam­ ship Company of San Francisco, €alif., sailed from Philadelphia^ bound for the United Kingdom on a six weeks voyage. On board we had supplies for ap­ proximately eight weeks. Hav­ ing discharged our cargo in Bel­ fast we went to Swansea, Wales, into drydock. Having picked up a few stores in Ireland and a small amount in Wales—and if anyone knows the United lUngdom, they know the stores were damned few—we were told the ship was going to Argentina. ; Three days out of Argentina, the store rooms were as empty as the holds. BEEF A'PLENTY Thanks to the crew for a libT^sral amount of beefing under the circumstances. At a meeting a motion was made and seconded to send a letter to the Union to forewarn future crews of these six week's trips with eight weeks stores. These trips run anywhere from two months to the duration of the articles. Any ship not on a regular run, should be required to carrying at least four month's stores. It's pretty tough to get any stores in a European port these days. All ships enteering the port of Swansea should be warned to beef to the American Consul should the British customs at­ tempt to tax them for their sec­ ond issue of cigarettes. It took us a few days but with the aid of the consul, we received all our smokes tax-free. The consul really did his best for us. H. P. Horn Deck Delegate DOWN WHERE THE SUN IS SHINING SOUTHWIND'S BLACK GANG AND BAILED I k f F;j.J < .1 "J s II. ' • m * 4 J »•. ^ .-A'"" With the arrow on "finished with engines." the Southwind's black gang lines up in froni of the Bailey Board for Pete Karrelas' camera. Left to right—George Taylor, Oiler; "Bulldog" Plait. FWT; A1 MUler. Wiper: Clint Gregory. Oiler and Engine Delegate and E. B. (Mac) McAuley. Oiler and Ship's Delegate. The South Atlantic vessel at the-time of the picture, was on a trip to Liverpool and other European ports. Brother Meters Wheezes Of Hafipy Algonquin Clan To the Editor: gallons g-a-l-s. Better luck ne: time, Skipper. Lay the blame o The Algonquin Victory, better Mame.known as the "Norfolk Coal Ex­ CHUCKLE REGISTER press," sends regards and saluta­ tions to all of the Seafarers In­ Brother Editor, would reeon ternational Union. mend -that our Secretary-Trea; Here's a little^ data of some of urer furnish this tub with the Brothers Who comprise this laugh meter? The reason: Froi motley crew: Pat Riley, the mar­ 6 P.M. to the wee hours, nearl celled boy from the land of kan­ all hands gather in the messrooi garoos and now a full fledged; and really tell some taU blat American citizen, says: bers. A few of them are brai ging that they are the best laug "The last "ship I wa.s on asi getters ~ on this scow—a laug Oiler ran out of fuel and made it i meter should tell the story. necessary for us to use the wheatcargo instead. Every time the Before putting this dispatc safety valve piopped off a devils-; ashore for mailing, here's a vot food cake jumped out of the of thanks to the piecards in th stack and hit the Captain on the^ Port of Norfolk for their wa Making a stop in its Caribbean itinerary, the Alcoa Cava­ il lier ties Up :at St. Lucia in the Lesser Antilles. Photo was head in the wheel house." Any-) (certainly the SIU way) of set body want to bet they can top tling the beefs on this scow whe thken by Jim GoldtSr, waiter aboard the Cavalier. that? she paid off on that fair cit: Johnny (Red) Davis, ex-tanker^ on the 3rd of Deceinber. A jo man and Pumpman, ahipped on well done and to the satisfactio: this tub as Bedroom Steward of all concerned. with Casey Jones as Bellyrobber. Must cease the chatter no\ After the first 48 hours. Red was and say so long from the crew. heard to mutter: "That confound George Everett To tho Editor: truth on secret ballots—as they Jones is the first stop-watch Ship's Delegate have just done. Steward that I have ever With the voting for Union offi­ Algonquin Victory Whenever a man losqs an offi­ known." cials for 1948 all over, and with cial job there is no use whatso­ CAN'T HELP HIMSELF the votes counted and computed, ever in his finding a crying post J, as a /member of the Ballot or a beefing pillow. The die has •Ah, well, Johnny, you must /Tisdlying Committee, wish to been cast. Instead of blowing take into consideration that Casey, is an old alligator catcher H:hank everyone of the men who his top, it is better for a man to and when the sun shines alliga: cooperated with each other so count his blessings, look in the tors become very lazy. No re­ efficiently and so unbiasedly to mirror, count his errors and flection Red. a pick and successful conclusion promise to do better. "Pile-diiver" Harrell, the of ttie tally. Plumber-machinist, mad9 a pierLet him grab a ship and get had jurnp to this 'Wictory Ex' ? Sudit n jstfiehdid job means that back to work. Better luck to press." The -deck gang now the Union can go forward into him next time. claims penalty hours for hauling sisother itrgeht business with a There is no use crying over him aboard in a cargo net. My, .^ear field, the officials new and REQUESTS RACKS FOR spilled milk, bucking the inevit­ my. Pile-driver, but. you did'look bid thoroughly ^^amiliar with funny with your 237 poynds WEARING APPAREL able or paddling against the tide. lying in that net. : Union aims and policies for It makes a wreck out of you. I The Gold Dust twins are with The chairs in the recreatior future undertakings. know. us. Eddie (Revere Beach) Dacey room of the New York Hall are There were more votes cast in What the hell! Everybody aatd Robert (Sweet Pea) Mas- cluttered up With wearing "hp i^x this last election than in any preserole are crew Messman and parel. Sometimes good over l^vious one, showing that the have a drink and come up next Pantryman respectfully. It is a coats and hats get burned bj :: members believe in exerting with as good an election as we pretty fair combinati'On, but they careless handling of cigars anc their democratic rights as they had this year. , both have the same theme song: cigarettes. How about racks oi should. Whenever this is done, "Shut up and come out fighting coathangers? We are all Brothers regardless there ; heed be no fear that the like a man." W./E. Carr Jiyill"^ the majority of members of our posts, and no one is any The Skipper, Captain Dentzler, Book No. 45944 better than another. If we re­ gave the Steward ^20 to buy can be denied. member this form day to .day some Wine and accessorfes for The /problem ^ has been sub­ NO USE CRYING without being biased about any Christmas and New Year's-Din^ mitted to BMfiherMiehelet in g ^ I^enever a Patrolman,, an port or man, we will advance in ners. He em,phatically* titjld tfiiii charge of the 3rd Deck. If the I ?Asent. or anybody else in the the future as we have in the to buy three gallons of rare wine. pr^lem of WhOre to put' them Union does well or badly, h6 Now don't get atigry, Jonesie, pasti can be solvOeb ihey will be/in­ does-not have to :=ask anybody.: but you state yod lost that l;i%^The membership will tell him the 'aul Parsons money. Jsrt'f the/abbreviation of stalled in short 'Order. . Tally Committeeman Hails Voting Response , N,. 1 �TBE S^AFAR fridafr Jawatcri^'M* lS4t •J Friday. Januarr. 16, 1948 . "T -.a Xmas Made Merry City Of Alma Deck Men Say L«g Avail! They Can't Forget Voyage in Bound Vi For Brothers lU , A cruise around the world this man shown .himself as a Seafazers who In New Orleans aboard the SS City of Alrha is, Union man. Therefore, we are a chronological in the Deck Gang's experience, just another trip to try to forget. But how can we forget? Here is why we can't: The very day we left New York things became tough. Watches were set at noon. The 12-4 watch worked to 11:30 A.M., and overtime was allowed just ^pr their dinner-, hour. . t The Bosun said they couldn't put in for; overtime since he gave them their dinner hour from Noon xmtil One PM. ' The, agreement was read to him, but he said-he didn't care what it read. He was the Bosun, he declared, and he could vary the meal hour "one hour " either way. If the Deck Gang still put in for overtime he was going to make it tough on them. inclined to believe that if he ever took ihe oath* of the Union, he doesn't take his obligations very seriously. He ce"rtainly has been on this ship too long for his own good and acts as if he were part owner^ ^ We do not wish to bring charges against this man, but we recommend that^ he re-ship through the Hall on another ves­ sel! ^ The nutshell cracked when an AB was told by the Third Mate to sweep water the bridge between two A.M. andjthree A.M. after a big rain squall, and one hour Qvertime was put in. The Chief Mate pointed ithis out to the Third Mate: The .AB was just on lookout on a sunny Sunday MADE IT TOUGH And so he did—^for the l^/hole Deck Gang, one by one.'® He would start trouble and give hell with a day or so in between. .And he would run to the Chief Mate with his own troubles. We topped 16 booms in an hour and 45 minutes, but that was too slow for the Bosun's satisfaction. Hell broke loose again—on the whole gang. . He" yelled at the top of his limgs something like the follow­ ing:" "The whole damned bunch of you is no good! You don't Icnow nothing! The last crew topped all the. booms in an hour and 35 minutes!" . A pleasant man to work for? The Bosun also told two ABs to get off this ship when she got back to New York. He didn't want them on another trip and they were accordingly fired, he said. FOR "OWN GOOD" The awning aft was put up and taken down six times. For this work all hands were called upon to lend a hand without payment of overtime since the Bosun said it was for our own good. Any­ one who refused got a part of his mouthpiece. Never once Quring the trip has Union activities c very easily. There able a number volumes of the LOG at nominal are to be disposed: first-come, first-ser| Prices, which to. the Union, ami the Janiiarj A; tionx iKtSa ler cembes IMS $2.50 ier the Jan To the Editor: I Well, Christmas has come and gone and for most of us in^the good old U.S.A. and it was a merry one. For a great many of us it would have -been only Christmas, but for the thoughtfulness of someone else thd Merry was addedI speak for myself and takd the privilege, of speaking for all of the hospitalized Brothers of the SIU, especially those here ill 1847 edftton. Biadfa the New Orleans Marine Hos­ .sturdy bnckram u pital. • ; lettered in gold. Firfet, I must give praise and All those who Wi thanks tb ^ of the Brothers up a permanent fi] from various ships that hit this minimum of effoi port during the year for their act promptly.- Qrdej donations to hospitalized sea-^, of all of the avail farers. These donations were tions should be se: distributed by Brother Mboii Seafarers Log, 51 Koons during his weekly visits, St., New York C They were of great help to us". Checks or money « A VOTE OF THANKS amount of order i made out to the Then, let's thank the entire Xntemational Unios Atlantic and Gulf District for address to which vo the $10 voted to us as a Christ­ .to be sent and thect mas gift. Thanks, too, to Paiil mailed pre-paid imin Hall, Lindsey WHliams and Jde These bound edil Algine for their Seasoh!s Greet­ also be purchased d ings sent to us. the 4th floor, baggi And, to top it off, I'll say "hats of the New York off" to the local gang at .the sure yod get your acting now. a Council Bar for the visit by the n Brothers who presented us with a greeting card witlu$2 attached. Roll Out The All of this was in time to be put ' SIU Couple Reif-r- to good use for Christmas. ' We of the SIU are proud that To the Editor: ^ we shut-ins were not forgotten I really do enjoy ih by our Brothers so I'll say a LOG and my husbi Happy New Year to all. i • . . I like to have it sent 1*^ J. W. Dennis (le is away on a triF® P. S. Praise is also due the stopped at the Hall y. to pick it up myself... .Editors of the SEAFARERS LOG the neighborhood nown for the good work in putting out ike to be put on ty rihe paper. I call it the 'big-little ist so we can be s^ paper with lots to read and 11 worth reading." J, W.D. copy. Mrs. Fran 3 afternoon in the Indian Ocean from Noon until 2:40 P.M. as he then took over his turn at the wheel. Little by little, we're..Jto be trained to work overtime for charity and not for U. S. cur­ rency. 'This is only part of what hap­ pened. We wish we could con­ vey our disgusted feelings to aU of you. Then you would under­ stand the entire story. Carmine Tufaro Krislian Staalsen John Tobin G. Andreessen Joseph Bucher C. Varrin (Ed. Note: The L! A. Renigar, Jr. (SUP) ready rolling on iti Glen Benefield loyal readers Frank A. E. Jansson C. Fernandex Walltr.) Tobin's Last Trip Was Hectic; Retirii He told the Mate that some of To the Editor: the guys in the Deck gang were I z-ecently paid off the Water­ crazy. Of cqurse, he was as sane man ship City of Alma after a as the mad hatter. We had a trip of four months. R was quite character for the Second Mate. a trip, indeed. He used to wear sport- clothes While we were on the coast when docking and undocking the loading we had a most enjoyable ship. He must have thought we time. I don't think there ever were a liner because we carried was a ship like this one. We 12 passengers. didn't do a day's work. It's not We always had from four to that we screwed off anywhere, six lines oh the stern. While in it's just that there wasn't any­ Port Said, Egypt, we used five thing to do, lines and the ship was tied up The Mate would sit on the fanonly one-half hour. He had an tail -with the gang and shoot the OS run the warping winch be­ breeze all day. .But like all good cause he didn't think an AB was things it had an end. Came the competent. day of reckoning: the day of Nearly all the way across the signing on. From this day on it Pacific we had rusty water for •was bell to bell. Well, that was washing and drinking. This was okay. We got paid from 8 to 5 due to rust in the tanks,.or so anyway. they said. While in Shanghai, FANCY DRESSER the Captain was giving cigarettes One day while we were up for- to all his friends ashore. The . ward working, the Bosun told crew was told to buy theirs two of the ABs they were to be ashore if they wanted them.^ fired when we arrived in New "The slopchest and cigarettes York. He also told them he was a r e Waterman property "and going to make if hard for them I can io anything I want with thijsm," so the Captain said. to get their citizenship. L The medical care for boys who ran into ashore ran as high a; ship's supply of pen very low. Then the food. I you'll find a better Dutch, but he must pretty disgusted at the weevils. All ha candle their bread for RUSTY AGAl Again, while retur: Penang, we had our ui of rusty water. The ; tank aft broke and Wf cold water—rusty at tThe Chief Engineer that we qsed too much I we had better cut dow: consumption. This c the water reductions. While "in Penang w think, 350 tons of extra the sacrifice of water We had eggs rationed e day since leaving Port Two days before our New York we complete of eggs. We also n WANTS THE AGREEMENT POSTED I think it a very good idea to have the contract posted in some convenient place where all SIU Broth"§F§*-w.'ll have a chance to study it and become more familiar with all provisions. -Thife would, make it more convenient, for the oncoming crew. ' Paul Prove The answer lo this: request* is ' the agreement made up as a foc'sle card. This has been' done and the cards are now; in the process of being placed' , -aboard all SIU ships dh 'a ' ' frame made expressly for this-' purpose.' '"i - �Pag* ThirtMa BUS LOG A Native Who's Hep Gives iumes Some Hints On Rotterdam ible A to keep record of ui do fo are aTail* of bound kFAREXtS :otL They I of on a re baeis. >yer coats $2.00 for 194$ e«> un»= and naay-Jane I0S are of itfa dates snl to set le with a should s for any able edint to the ^ayer N. Y. >rders for liould be Seafarers Enclose lumes are will be nediately. ions may lirectly at ige room. alL Make copies by (Ed. Note: The following let­ ter was written by a native of Rotterdam who has many ac­ quaintances among Seafarers and is an ardent reader of the LOG. Some of his tips for get­ ting around Rotterdam may be of use to Seafarers hitting that port.) To the Editor: In. the early period of 1947 I ipade the acquaintance of the Setifarers who crewed the James Smith out of Texas City. Sea­ farers, I beg you to know, I had a jolly good time with Bosun Robert - Jeales and some other members of the crew. We visited several places and did not spend much money. Since that time, although I am a former American Steel Erec­ tion foreman, I have been an ardent reader of the LOG and, generally speaking, it is the best PART OF RESISTANCE PG, uests •eading the and would lome while I always each week I'm out of and would he mailing are of our If your ship is docked at the Lellaver on Meawehaven, Rot­ terdam, West, walk to the Mar-r coni Plain and take a no. 4 street car. Buy a transfer ticket, get off at Hof Plain and take an A. Burr to Hillelaan. If yow wish to go to Katendaecht, stay on *the Burr to the last stop. From any other harbor around Rotterdam, our Port Ambassador, to foreign seamen, the Spido, takes you also to the Katendacbt. < Chinatown om Katendaefat a district of Rotterdam where most seamen spend their shore* leave. Recently much comment was made about this spot. Some in­ habitants of Katendacht hadwritten a report with reference to the immorality of the sea­ men and girls. The matter was also discussed by the City CouncU. According to our Mayor, Mr. Old, and to several insiders, Ka-s tendaecht, with respect to im-. morality, is a much better place than any other spSt in the world for a seaman who seeks recrea­ tion. There are no shacks dnd all the barkeepers are plain dealers. The police officers are not lifce: those of Tampa, Florida. union paper I have ever laid my eyes on. From now on. Seafarers who find themiselves in Rotterdam can obtain the LOG at two places: At Carey's Pacific Bar, 23 Jumateaqeg, Katerdaecht, and at the office of the Dutch Transport Workers Union, 78 Wertzeedyl. CITY DIRECTIONS However, I wish the Editor and Seafarers to know that the LOG is also to be had in "the k Waller Cafe "the Ship, Hillelaan 85, be­ 3G is al- tween Maar and Gyrharben, Thore Fo 381. Many an Ameri­ way to can seaman will remember John and Tina. Van Ouvterhaut, its owner, from before the war. Most of the policemen have been in the krock-gangs, the gangs who worked with machine guns and took men from prison who had been arrested by the Jerries during the occupation. I would rather'eat with them than fight them. Most of them speak English and they know how to get along with seamen. Our big Dutch port is the hub of Western Europe. No port on the continent can claim such rec­ ords as ours in unloading ships. Although Rotterdam was verybadly damaged during the war,, the reconstruction of our port is being carried out at full speed. Let it be known: "La LOG est fon Mirolr." To all SIU men I wish a Happy New Year. ' L. Pleysier Rotterdam tg Brother Recalls SIU Friends ome of the canned milk and butter long be­ difficulties fore that. The butter stank—it $72. The was more like sharp cheese. icUlin was At the beginning of the trip we had an unfortunate experi­ on't think ence with our Chief Steward. He •aker than was in an accident making it ve become necessary for us to get another mes with Steward at- the last minute. I is used to don't hold him responsible for the short stores. It was just one worms. of those unforeseen occurrences. N Getting back to the Bosun, he ling from had soap powder in the.forepeak ual ration which he refused to give to the hot water crew. He wanted it for soogee 2 had just- powder. Instead of giving out a box a week, he gave one box to hat, r told us each watch and one to the Day­ water and man. Big hearted, wasn't he? SUGGESTED A WALK pur own When in Honolulu, he brought ime after soap bars on board, but we e took, I wanted soap powder, so he said rubber at the Delegate should have or­ and fuel, dered powder instead of soap. very other Since when does the Deck Dele­ Said, gates order stores for the Deck arrival in Department? It is the Bosun's ly ran out job to inform the Mate as to out of what, is needed, not the Delegate. Every guy in the Deck gang had a run-in with the Bosun and upon arrival in New York, we told the Patrolman our stoiy. He agreed that the Bosun should get another ship. He had made three or four trips on the Alma and we didn't want to bring him up on charges. All in all, I think that is a trip none of us will forget. * As for myself, I've decided to quit the sea. I've already retired my book and at present I'm lying around at home putting on weight. I'd like to take this op­ portunity to say so long to all my old shipmates and friends. I'll long remember fellows like Gus Aqdreasen, Kris Staalsen, Charlie Tufaro, Charlie Murello, Jack Martin, Red Schwendan, Charlie (Blackie) Walsh, Bill, Champlin (Selma Victory), Herb : Udelburg, Red Liedmann and all the other guys I've sailed with. I guess it's time to wrap up, so I'll close and wish all the nembers a belated Happy Christ­ mas and New Year. Tgbia �b"-J;/ TBiB SEAFARERS LOG Page Fourteen •u' r American Eastern Is After Heavy Lift Ships, Tankers t: New tonnage similar to its 'present MV, Gadsden will be added by the American Eastern Corporation, the company an­ nounced this week. In addition, American Eastern, which recently bought a tai|ker from the Maritime Commission, disclosed that it would try to ac­ quire more T-2s and enter, the oil carrying business on a large scale. The Gadsden, as those Sea­ farers who have sailed her know, is a highly specialized vessel de­ signed to take heavy-lift freight as complete cargo. She is equipped with a heavylift gear tested up to 137 ^'2 tons and can load locomotives, Pullnrian cars, generators, and steam turbines, as well as machinery for oil refineries, cement plants and steel mills. The Gadsden recently paid off in New York after nine months out shuttling locomotives be­ tween England and continental Europe. BIG TANKERS COMING Apparently American Eastern . plans to bid for a lot of oil busi­ ness'. "Before spring," the announce­ ment declared, "the company expects to complete plans for the construction of larger and faster 7oil tankers in American ship- Ftidxift January NOW HE IS A SAILOR Saltwater Blues NEW YO.RK — It'll be a long time beforexthe crew of the Knox Victory, Waterman, forgets the Big Snow of '47. Their memories will be of snow, empty stomachs and salt water. It was New Year's Eve when the Shipping Commissioner, the company doctor and I started out for Cllairmont, New Jersey, to handle the sign-on. After two hours of digging we got the- car started, made the Jersey ferry crossing and found our way to the ship. What a sad bunch we found on the Knox! The galley range Was oiit of order and the men liad had no breakfast. They were bur miles from nowhere and snowbound. To add to their troubles- the fresh water line at the dock was frozen solid. They had attempted to use the evaporator but some­ one had primed it, so instead of getting fresh water, they got salt water,in the water fountains and galley, Get A Receipt NON-ESSENTIAL /j. •Sj't'Tist'C — Life seems fairly complete for the lad being "needled" by "the tattoo artist (drawn by Homer (Red) Spurlock). "He has an AB ticket, a girl and he is 21," says Woody Lockwood who sent in this skietch. How 'Filthy' Became 'Clean Willy By LOUIS GOFFIN I PHILADELPHIA M. Blum, $1.00. NEW YORK INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS • F. A. Kays, $5.00; E. J. Jeffas, $1.00; ; " A. Sankovidt. $1.00; H. J. Moore, $3.00; S> Wallace. $3.00; J. Kazmierski. $4.00; I; R. O. Antoine, $1.00; F. P. Megue, \$4.00; R. R. Cianfagione, $10.00; F.. ;jfSchiwek, .<$2.00; D. C. T. Pople, $10.00; , <W. Gordon, $4.00; Crew of MV Gadstl^^den. $58.00.' SS MADAKET ' F. A. Vigeant, $2.00; E. J. Gaylor, $2.00; G. A. Burke, $1.00; A. Douglas, $3,00; W. Jenkins, $2.00; P. Liseth, $3.00; H. N. Peterson. $1.00; A. Cotol, $1.00; A. Helju. $.1.00; T. W. Ham» mond, $1.00; M. Trotman, $1.00; H. Put, $3.00; S. W. Lesley. $1.00; J'. S. •Cardeal, $2.00. SS CHOCTAW or. Snow, $1.00; W. P. Doherty, $1.00; A. Skrzypski, $1.00; C. J. Huebner, $1.00; D. H. Buckley, $3.00: "W. Low; ther. $1.00; W. T, Dalton, $1.00; D. P. -. Stafford, $3.00; F. E. Donaldson, $1.00. _ SS YAKA 'iC* J. Wuchina, $1.00; W. Rozalski, $1.00; H. J. Swarties, $1.00; W. F. { Manthey, $1.00; L. A. Rice. $2.00; H. "•'Piva, $3.00: C. Poung, $1.00; J. Mc: Cartby, $5.00; A. Larsen, $1.00; G. E. Walton, $1.00;~J, W. Barnes, $1.00; G. Fellman, $2.00; F. Panette, $1.00; R. W. Kluge, $1.00; H. A. Orlando, $1.00. SS GERVAIS H. Beckman, Crew of SS Gervais. $12.00. , • ' SS ROSWELL VICTORY T. D. Sullivan, $2.00; W. Meehan. V'i$2.00; J. E. Eschinger. $2.00; G. E. l?Young, $2.00; J. H. Fussell, $3.00; N. f'jTaylor, $2.00: M. Laas, $1.00; T. i West, $1.00; Soi Ho, $3.00; E. C. Glod, $3.00; J. F. Stephenson. $2.00; J. J_. Quigley, $3.00; R. W. Clark, $1.00; J. F. Nolde, $2.00; F. C. Bona, $2.00: J. I. K61odziej8kl,'$5.00. P ; is, X i ISTHMIAN STRIKE DONATIONS H. P. Stapcl, $20.00; R. OHvora, •' $5.00; L. L. Anderson, $10.00; A. S, Thome, 410.00; J. Glardlna, $10.00; H. Kwiaasz, $10.00; J. McCarthy. $10,00, As the governor of North Car­ olina said to the Governor of South Carolina, "It's a long time between drinks," so this bit of writing is a long time since my last one. There are a million and one things a guy would write about but due to the limited space al­ lowed by the editors of the LOG, this one will have to be as brief as possible. (Ed. note: On the contrary Lou, let'er go for all she's Worth.) Humor being my topic at the moment, let me dwell on an amusing character, a guy whom I was unfortunate enough to be shipmates with a number of years ago. For reasons which you'll soon learn, we called this guy "Filthy McNast'y." It wasn't his real name, of course', but this des­ criptive handle fitted him to a "T". That is, on him it looked good. ' "fli:' - . The • Patrolmen ; Say— yards. Capacities as high as 25,000 tons and speeds up to 20 knots are being considered. The vessels will be Diesel-powered. "American Eastern is also pre­ paring to operate tankers under contract from non-operating owners. This service is designed for such owners as wish to take advantage of the company of­ fices in the principal ports of every oil-producing country in the ^ear East and agencies in other parts of the woi'ld." Every member making a donation to the Union for any purpose should receive an official receipt bearing the amount of the contribu­ tion and the purpose for which it was made. If a Union official to whom contribution is given does not make out a receipt for the money, the matter should immediately be referred to J. P. Shuler, Secretary-Trea.surer, SIU, 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N.Y. In advising the SecretaryTreasurer of such transac­ tions, members should state the name of the official and the port where the money was tendered. ld48 like a couple of sashw'eights. By comparison, an animal house would smell like a hot house of American beauties. Finally, there was only one thing left to do. So—one night, while our friend was in his sack (also called filthy, which it real­ ly was) a few of the' boys slip­ ped into the foc'sle and pounced on him. CHANGES MADE Let it be said he put up quite a battle. But it didn't do him any good. He was dragged—odor and all—^right into the washroom for a sanitatiori job better khown as the sand and canv,as treat-^ ment. His mattress and linen was 9 We even changed his name to "Clean Willy." * » » Now, of course, the situation is entirely different. Our mem­ bers are 99 44/100 clean seafar­ ing men. Their quarters are neat, in keeping with our well-known slogan that "a SIU ship is a clean .ship." • But we should not forget the story of "Filthy McNasty" amd the sand and canyas treatment. Cleanliness is a virtue that's easy to practice. We hadn't thought to bring groceries along to help the guys out, and they really put up a howl when they found out that the police "had stopped the truck carrying a new stove to the ship —non-essential driving, the truckman had been told. To the , crew this sounded like a death sentence. They were quieted down, how­ ever, when a repairman arrived and patched up the old stove. I never saw a happier bunch when the old bfoken-dowrn . galley range came to life, " We took care of the sign-on all right, and after the all-day job headed back to civilization. The last thing I saw as I left the ship was the First Assistant run­ ning up and down along the. dock applying a blow torch to the frozen line. For all I know, he's still at it, Jimmy Drawdy PERSONALS ' T JOHN J. MERKEL his attorney, Frederick Graves. Contact your father, John A. This is in connection-with RadzMerkel, 411 Webster Ave., Wil­ vila's claim for an injury sus­ low Grove, Pa. tained aboard the SS Alexander' H. Stephens. 4^ 4 4. ' HILARIO BULQUERIN X X' X Mrs. EL Bulquerin would like ROBERT D. TOMPKINS to hear from you. Her address: Your family is anxious to hear c/o Margaret Renner, P. O. Box from you. Their address: 637 1013, Wilmington, Calif. < Bigelow St., Pittsburgh 7, Pa. 4 4OLD DAYS 4- 4^ 4* ' EDWARD MERLE MOYLAND RAUL VAZQUEZ Now in the old days when all Get in touoh with Mrs. Lorna the Deck Gang flopped in one heaved over the side by a squad L. Mathes, 15 Vz South Dubuque Please contact your mother, Mrs. .Juana Vazquez, Sal Street foc'sle, cleanliness was very, of rugged \'olunteers. I might say St., Iowa City, Iowa. 258, San Juan, P. R. . * important'item. In fact, it stood at this point that reports re­ 4 4 4right smack next to godliness. ceived later from ships travelling 4-, 4" 4' EDMOND- SURMEIAN But this bird, and. he was a in the opposite direction men­ The Jirm of Kirshenbauni & NATHANIEL JAMES NEWSOM bird all right even though he tioned seeing thousands of dead Kirshenbaum, 86 Weybosset St., Your Brother "Wiibur asks you didn't sport fine feathers, didn't fish floating on the ocean's sur­ Providence, R. I., asks that you to write him at the SUP "Frail, believe in the old adage. When face. 105 Broad Street, San Francisco. • contact them. he knocked off,. a dab of soap When the gang was finished 4- 4- 4 » » » arid water around his kisser was with "Filthy," he looked like a JOHN DOUGLAS EDWARD E. CASEY the extent of his ablutions, pre­ brand new billiard ball and suming, of course, that the tem­ twice as shiny. And her-wisely Your brother, J. E, Casey Contact your sister, Mrs, Belle perature didn't drop below the heeded a word of warning to would like to hear froria you. Spillane, 1210 Sea Street, Quincy % r . 70 degree perch. keep clean. He, followed the You can reach him: c/o Security ), Mass. X X x This state of affairs went on warning to the letter from that Steel Service, ,758 North Ogden . EDDIE TYSON for some time until the stink time on. In fact, he underwent Ave.,'Chicago, 111. became intolerable. The men's a complete transforrriation. % X X Bob Hillman suggests you. get • eyes would water no sooner than He became a greajt, believer in NILES FREDERICKSON in touch with Mrs. R. li, GaUier, they stepped in the foc'sle. the old saying that "Cleanliness Your friend, Frank Radzvila 70S Stantpn St., Beaumont, TexThe atmosphere began to hang is next to godliness," asks that you: get ip touch "with as; She has news for you. -i'f <1 �^Friday/January - f\ ..... •- 18, 1948 - Paga FlfiMB rn E SEA FAREES L O€ BlJIlipW J -w- "il Jablonski, John P. Jack, Ford M Jacker, James Jackson, Billy .... Jackson, C. ....'. Jackson, Clyde Franklin .. Jackson, Edward '. Jackson, E. W Jackson, Eidon P Jackson, Harry .". Jackson, Isaac N Jackson, "James Wm. Jackson, John A Jackson, Justin L. rJackson, Lemuel F. Jackson, Leslie M Jackson, Mark E Jackson, Michael A.Jackson, Richard Arthur Jackson, Robert Jackson, Sidney * Jackson, William L Jackus, Edw. Jacobowitz, Monroe Jacobs, Arthur Jacobsen, Andrew Olai .... Jacobsen, John Heine Jacobsen, Marcus P Jacobson, Donald R Jacobson, M Jacobson, Oscar C Jacoby, Richard Jacomella, Eugene Isadore Jakeway, Avery J James, Basil James, Charles A., Jr James, E. D James, Fred L James, Harold W James, Howard Jesse James, J James, Marvel P James, Thomas S Jameson, Stewart T ?ls-: K" I Unclaimed Wages V Mississippi Steamship Company Jordan, Robert Arlen Jordan, William H Jordon, C Jordon, J. O Jordon, Jesse Jqrgensen, Carl Joseph, Joseph Joseph, Samuel Joswicki, Alphonse P Jourdain, Lougille P Jourdain, P Joy, Jesse A Joyner, Leslie S Joyner, Milton L Joynes, Densell H Judge, Carville A Judge, Edward M 27.99 2.77 501 HIBERNIA BLDG., NEW ORLEANS, LA. 19.26 5.14 24.7S The following is a list of unclaimed wages and Federal Old Age 7.64 Benefit over-deductions now being paid by the Mississippi Steamship Com­ 5.69 pany covering the period up to December 31, 1946. 3.36 Men due money should call or write the company office, 501 Hiber7.09 3.23 nia Bldg., New Orleans, La. All claims should be addressed to Mr. Eller5.00 busch.and include full name, Social Security number, Z number, rating,^ Judice, C. 0 2.10 13.81 date and place of birth and the address to which the money is to be sent, juiian, charies i 28.00 7.27 Jump, Terry D. .! 2.60 7.90 Jones, Edis M 29.87 June, John A. .' 13.86 Ernest W 10.23 Johnson, , 8.39 16.15 Jandora, Stanley J. 2.79 Juneau, S • 4.41 18.93 Jones, Edward 2.1' Johnson, Fred ...' 4.20 Jankowsky, Harry .35].Jones, Edwin P 46.30 Jurewicz, Casmir ...! ;. 133.25 Fred Johnson, 1.29 5.56 Jansen, Carl F Jones, Everett K 17.73 Jurgensen, H 13.92 Geo 153.64 Johnson, 1.54 24.02 Janson, Hakan H Jones, Frank B 36 Jusciur, John 74 George J 10.72 Johnson, 18.6J 1.50 Jansson, Sven E 11.91 Justice, Jesse V 6.41 H • 01 Jones, George F^ Johnson, Jaquish, Alan ' . 7.18 2.94 3.82 Kabello, Jack 9.34 4.58^ Jones, dtuirnell.T. 2.65 Johnson, Haily S. 4.03 Jareck, Eugene P Jones, Harold A 5.18 Kachaylo, Nickolis ., 19.28 3.46 1.78 Johnson, Harold 5.64 Jaronstead, Hilmar H 10.32 Kachikis, Ernest D 6.13 Harold B. 04 Jones, Harry A Johnson, Jarosewski, Ted 52 8.39 Henry 5.09 KadOr, Abel 28.15 Jones, 1.79 32.50 Johnson, Harold K 5.46 Jarvie, John .' 8.80 Kadisola, Stefan 94 Harry 1.40 Jones, Jack Crooks •Johnson, 7.08 Jaryis, Lowell E. 7.33 James C 10.22 Kaiser, John William 2.79 Jones, 3.44 21.46 Johnson, Harry B. 32.66 Jaurigui, Mat ... 3.10 Kaiser, Paul 92 2.68 Jones, James H 8.72 Johnson, Horace ... N. Jaycox, Edward 7.52 Jessie w 4.20 Kaiser, William P 20.82 Jones, 5.94 Jack'M. . Johnson, 15.34 2.32 Jean, Alfred N. .. 54.15 Kakaroviannis, George A. 38.78 10.56 Jones, Jessie M .59 Johnson, Jack R. . Jedrey, Ralph J. *.89 Jones, John Raymond 9.24 Kakta, Stanley D 5.68 2.06 James A. Johnson, 2.94 60.00 Jefferies, Clarence Jones, John W 74 Kala, Andrew B 1.95 19.28 James C. Johnson, .59 27 Jeffenes, John J. 20.76 Kalani, William K 45 .71 Jones, Keith 17.82 Johnson, J. K. 60.00 Jeflfers, Jack L. E 75 Kale, Robert L 2.92 Jones, 6.99 '1.98 Johnson, Joel C. ... 8.10 Jefferson, Norman A. Jones, Leslie L 14.62 Kalitzki, Hane 5.19 John E 24.02 Johnson, Floyd3.02 4.84 Jeffreys, Jones, Lloyd M. 8.52 Kallweil, Alfred 11.85 22.90 1.98 Johnson, Kenneth E 9.31 Jeffryes, Floyd L. .: 46.94 Kalmback, Charles R 8.53 47.69 Jones, Malcom M Kenneth R Johnson, Charles W 3.20 Jenkins, 27.92 Jones, Paul M 1.78 Kaluza, Richard B 1.42 .99 9.48 Johnson, Lloy^ S. 3.16 Jenkins, Floyd 71 Kaminski, Hendrick 15.17 5.60 Jones, Ralph Johnson, McDonnel L Jenkins, Harrian T 5.12 3.17 Raymond, Jr 6.55 Kamp, Allen E 1.44 Jones, .2.83 Jenkins, Roy W. 3.^2 Johnson, P. A. Jorles, Raymond D. 1.35 Kampbell, Harry 13.01 1.40 Jennings, Dave H 12.46 Johnson, Paul C 1.48 Kampel, Sidney 3.46 23.10 Jones, Robert H Jennings, E. S. 5.70 Johnson, Peter L. Jones, Rooney W 20.99 Kappelman, Nathan 16.34 Phillip R. .. ... 28.27 Johnson, Jennings, William Bryan.. 1.00 9.98 Kane, Leon 31.48 ... 1.72 Jones, Roy N ;.. 3.92 Johnson, Ralph O. ... BALTIMORE ........14 North Gay St. Jenings, Wm. E. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. X, No. 3 Description An account of the resource Headlines: TRANSFER WOULD WRECK US SHIPPING '48 OFFICERS;VOTING IS HEAVIEST I SEAFARES HISTORY SIU BEGINS MOVE FOR WAGE INCRESES SIY TUGMEN BATTLE GALE AT SEA TO RESCUE DIABLED FREIGHTER US WEATHER BUREAU RUVIVES OCEAN FORECASTING SYSTEM ESSO TRIES TO STALL REAL ORGANIZATON SEAFARES SWELL YOTZY-BOUTWELL DEFENSE FUND KEY MEN;SHIP,DEPARTMENT DELEGATES CUBAN UNIONIST BREAKS WITH CP MEMBERSHIP SHOULD DISCUSS SHIPPING RULES,SUBMIT SUGGESTIONS FOR POSSIBLR CHANGES SHIPPING SLOWS IN PHILADELPHIA AFTERV CHRISTMAS WEEK HIGHPOINT SHIPPING SLUMP HITS BALTIMORE ,BEACH IS SLIGHTLY OVERCROWED SLOW WEEK IN FRISCO BETTER DAY EXPECTED BOSTON SHIPPING,WEATHER BAD;TEAMSTER STRIKE FULLY EFFECTIVE TAMPA OFFERS MUCH SUNSHINE AND SOME JOBS PORT GALVESTON REPORTS FAIR SHIPPING FINAL TALLY IN ALANTIC AND GULF VOTING SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY CREWMAN URGE PERMANET DEFENSE FUND BACKED BY VOLUNTARY DONATIONS SEAFARERS' WAR EXPERIENCE TO BE PUBLICATED IN BOOK HARWSH TREATMENT OF STRANDED SEAMEN HIT BY MOLINE MEN CITYOF ALMA DECK MEN SAY THEY CANT'T FORGET VOYAGE A NATIVE WHO'S HEP GIVEN SOME HINTS ON ROTTERDAM AMERICAN EATERN IS AFTER HEAVY LIFT SHIPS,TANKERS HOW 'FILTHY' BECAME 'CLEAN WILLY' Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/16/1948 Title A name given to the resource January 16. 1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/9af74d46c9caa9cdcba63d56d673b124.PDF 0c9e9d34d1e3eac50c38772db31f351c PDF Text Text Official Organ of the Seafarers International Union'of North America VOL. X NEW YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY. JANUARY 23. 1948 New Peacetime Mark Established On Lakes According to recent reports, 1947 shipping on the Great Lakes set a new peacetime high with a total record of more than 176 ^iilillion tons of bulk cargo being carried on Great Lakes freighters. • Although not quite up to war •^me records, new highs were established for coal and iron ore, w;ith a new alltime record being set for limestone. In lion tons lion ried all, approximately 86 mil­ tons of iron-ore, 58 million of coal, and almost 21 mil­ tons of limestone were car­ on lakes bottoms. New Officers Taking Over SIU officials elected to serve in 1948 have been notified by Secretary-Treasurer J. P. Shuler of their certification. In accordance with his instructions, the newly elected officials are nowv assuming the duties of their posts. Brother Shuler will pass his office on to Secre­ tary Treasurer-elect Paul Hall at the conclusion of the next membership meetings. Present plans call for the annual Agents Con­ ference to begin sometime in February, a month earl­ ier than it has met in previous years. The moving up is designed to give the Union a headstart in formu­ lating its program for the days ahead, and more time to act on them. For the benefit of Seafarers who have never met them, pictures of the 1948 officials appear on Pages 4 and 5. Shipboard Accidents, lilness Rise Despite Great Decrease In US Fleets Despite the fact "that the American Merchant Marine is operating at one-half its wartime peak in number of ships and men, injuries and illnesses are reported on ithe increase. Figures based on reports filed with the Marine Index Bureau in New York reveal there were 55,807 cases of shipboai'd accidents and illness during 1947. A break­ down by the Bureau showed 32,253 "injuries and 26,377 illnesses. The discrepancy between the total of these two figures and the combined total was explained by the fact that more than one con­ dition was reported on the same individual on the same card. In a further breakdown of its statistics, the Bureau found that contusions and abrasions of the extremities were most frequently reported, with records showing 11,635 such cases. . BACK INJURIES Back injuries were next high­ est on the list of shipboard dan­ gers; There were 3,375 cases re­ ported to the Bureau during the year, . .Slipping and falling resulted in injury to 1,192 seamen and 538 men were struck by various ob­ jects. ; .eThie fewest of all reported mis­ haps were for submersion. The Bureau said only 44 Instances of this kind _were reported. These figures, the Bureau stated, are rather high when compared with the number, of accidents originating in other in­ dustries. They also can be taken i.s proof of the'*SlU's contention that the maritime occupations are the most hazardous of all.^/' "Tftlflase of the figures w^' not accompanied by any recommend­ ations to reduce the number of accidents and the incidents and the incidence of illness aboard shipi SAFETY MEASUBfES In many cases, however, re­ ports received by the SIU indi­ cate many could have been avoided had proper safety de­ vices been installed when dan­ gerous conditions were first noted. SIU crews are constantly ad­ vising shipping , companies of shipboard hazards'in order to re­ move dangers contributing to the high incidence of accidents. Last week, the SEAFARERS LOG.published a letter from a crewmember aboard the Seatrain New Jersey, in which he cited the open risks involved in navi­ gating the ship's car-laden decks. The Seafarer recommended the installation "of satisfactory cat­ walks," which, aside from elimin­ ating the possibility of accident, would prove less costly to the company than the payment of claims, for injuries sustained. Although the Seatrain New Jersey man spoke for the crew, his sentiments are undoubtedly shared by all seamen. "The vast majority of seamen are primarily concerned with saving their necks' and their lives',' he wrote. No. 4 Operators Accept Bid To Open Negotiatiens For Pay Increases The SIU Negotiating Committee, in its current drive for a general wage increase, will meet with the Atlantic and Gulf Shipowners Association in New York, January 27, and with the Sag HarboF Tanker Corporation in Philadelphia on February 4, The meetings are the result of letters sent earlier this month to all companies contracted to the SIU; asking for wage conferencex. Al.*• but one company have already i Negotiating Commit, ,. , . ,. ,. ,, . ,. !tee says that a drop in prices replied, indicating their readiness . i. r . ^ .might be preferable to a wage to talk about an increase. boost. The one lone company that However, the Committee says has not as yet formally answered j that it has no choice but to ask the Union's letter is the Ponce for higher wages since Congress; Cement Corporation, whose home has failed to re-enact price con4 office is in Puerto Rico. trols. It is the only door opert to the Union in its drive to pro-; The specific objectives sought tect the membership's earning by the Negotiating Committee and purchasing power. are a substantial overall boost in In addition, the Negotiating pay and elimination of the in­ Committee points out that the equities between the wages of profits being gathered in by ship­ several ratings on ships belong­ owners these days constitute as ing to the Association's member great a justification for a wage companies and the wages of the same ratings won by the Union increase as spiraling prices. The members of the Negotiat­ on Isthmian ships. Among the ratings concerned ing Committee are J. P. Shuler, are Bosun, Carpenter, AB and Robert Matthews, Joe Algina, Lindsey Williams and Paul Hall. Steward and several others. The bid for a wage increase is i Schneider Election leopen pay at Set For Late Spring permits the Union to negotiations for higher any time. The wisdom of this WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 — A provision is highly apparent in decision handed down by the this^ year of spiraling prices, al- National Labor Relations Board on the SIU petition for an elec­ tion on the two ships of the Schneider Transportation Com­ pany, deferred the election for Schneider crewmembers "until organization in the tanker field. such time as the Regional Di­ Once the certification and unionrector for the Eighth Region shall shop are secured for crews sail­ advise us that the employer has ing the Cities Service fleet, SIU resumed normal operations." negotiators will see to it that This means that the election jobs on those tinkers get the will be held sometime late in protectiqp the SIU gives its the spring. membership on other tanker and Similar to the Hanna, Wilson dry cargo lines. and Kinsman cases, the NLRB Certainly men sailing unor­ ruled that Stewards should be ganized tanker fleets wiU realize excluded from the bargaining the real value of .Union safe­ unit on the basis that they are guards and shipping rules. supervisory employees. Union Shop Vote Next For Cities Service The end of the long campaign before a union shop contract to bring the Cities Service bank­ can be negotiated. er fleet under the SIU banner General Organizer Lindsey came in -view this week when Williams pointed out that in the the French Creek was voted in union-shop election a majority Paulsboro,-N. J., on January 22. of the crews must vote for the The . election period actually union-shop to win. ~ ' closed January 20, but the Such an election differs from French Creek was vojted under a bargaining election in which a special extension requested by only a majority of those voting the regional office of the NLRB. need favor the union to win One ship, the Lone Jack, re­ recognition. There is a subtle mains unvoted. But sipce she is difference thought up by the still shuttling between the politicians. French coast and the Persian In the union-shop election, any Gulf, the SIU will oppose any man who does not vote is count­ further. extensions so that the ed as being opposed to • the un­ result of the bargaining election ion-shop. Brother Williams em­ can be certified and the union- phasized that every Seafarer on. shop election be held as soon as the Cities ships must cast his ballot in the second election if possible. the Cities Service fleet is to Under . the Taft-Hartley Act, be under full SIU contract. the present election merely es­ tablishes the SIU as bargaining With victory looming in the agent for Cities Service crews. Cities Service campaign, the SIU A- secqn^. qlectlbp must be held is fast emerging as the^ major New Ampac, Pacific Tankers Scales Under ngreemenls negotiated by the Sailors Union of the Pacific, new wage scales are now in effect on the tankers ope­ rated by American Pacific Steamship Co. and Pacific Tankers. Inc. The AmPac scale is retroactive t.o October I. 1947. the Pa­ cific Tankers scale to November 19. 1947, so men who have been on ships of the two lines recently will have some back pay coming. The new wage scales appear on page 3. Copies of both agreements will be available for the membership shortly. �Page Two T H E SE AF ARERS LOG 'w- ;- -^v- Friday. January 23. 1949 SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the : !>r 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 J, P. SHULER _ . - - Secretary-Treasurer Editorial Board J. p. SHULER PAUL HALL JOE ALGINA' Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y„ under the Act of August 24, 1912. George K. Novick, Editor 267 Shipboard Self-Discipline It seems that the good fight II to achieve first-rate Union discipline aboard ship continues from day to ^day whether or not it is attended by- publicity. Of course, considerable attention has been devoted to the problem of performers within the Union as the need for it arose, but once Seafarers realized the dangers inherent in allow­ ing foul-ups to do as they please, they carried the ball from there on out. And, as has been reported once before here, they are doing a bang up job of ball-toting. The membership recognized the need for the Union to take the situation in hand about a year ago, when it was agreed that the Union's bargaining power in contract negotiations could be impaired by undisciplined perform­ ers aboard SIU ships. Eo8pi$al Patients Resolution after resolution came from shoreside and shipboard meetings stating firmly the membership's de­ sire that those whose conduct reflected unfavorably on the prestige of the Seafarers be treated fairly but firmly by elected trial committees. With the war oyer and the temporary sailors back at their regular pursuits, the membership was composed mainly of menTor whom sailing was a career. What few performers were left would have to be educated to good unionism, the membership decided. — When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post­ card, giving your name andthe number of your ward. Staten Island Hospital Men Now in^ The, Marine Hospltais Thefe a» the Union Bzolhen cmzonlly in Iho marine hoipitals. From then on the incidence of unfavorable shipboard as reported by iho Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanginc performances decreased. They dropped to such an extent heavily on their, hands. Do whet you can to cheer them up by that a few months ago, the Union hailed the drive as a writing to them. most gratifying success. NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL A. L. MALONE J. J. O'NEIL A. LIPARI But Seafarers are still intent that every last vestige F. E. WHEELER A. SAMPSON of the performer must be removed from SlU-contracted T. M. LYNCH C. McGILBERRY J. CONIGLIA ships. In the few isolated instances where performers crop­ P. KRONBERGS G. BRADY G. KOCZAN ped up or showed signs "of activity, Seafarer crews have P. PETAK A. LOOPER taken prompt action. A» AMUNDSEN (SUP) 4. 4. 4. L. A. HOLMES This week two samples of this exemplary type of STATEN ISLAND J. E. KENNAIR Union vigilance were reported to the LOG. One took B. H. TOLBERT A. C. KIMBERLY J. McNEELY place aboard the SS Alcoa Corsair, whose crack crew A. R. CHISHOL'M J. M. GARDNER doesn't believe in waiting for trouble to break before R. SMITH T. MUSCOVAGE doing something about it. W. WILCOXON L. GOLEMBIEWSKI S. LeBLANC J. PRATS Shortly after leaving her New Orleans berth, a meet­ R. E. STRIPPY E. LARSON ing was called. Crewmen stressed that any actions in­ L. CLARKE G. G. GAGE jurious to the crew and the Union's prestige would be R. D. JOHNSON (SUP) J. VATLAND dealt with by the crew or at a shoreside membership J; W. GORDON G. T. FRESHWATER R. LUNDQUIST meeting when the ship returned to port? J. H. HOAR J. MAGUIRE E; LACHOFF It should be enough to say that not one solitary in­ J. CARROLL J. PREZELPELSKI J. DENNIS cident involving performers occurred throughout the en­ S> S. D. PARKER tire trip. Corsair crewmen realized that performing aboard BUFFALO HOSPITAL C. MASON gave aid and comfort to the operator during negotiations. ARTHUR LYNCH E. FITZER MICHAEL DONOVAN Furthermore all three departments cooperated in en­ FRANK AMAGETT forcing Union self-discipline. At trip's end not one man t ft 4 had been logged by the Skipper. BALTIMORE HOSPITAL Members of the Seafarers The Alexander Woolcott was another SIU ship that ere entitled^ to a weekly pay J. G. BERKENKEMPER took a similar stand before the voyage was under way. ment from the Union if they R. RARDIN are laid up in a hospital. Be J. D. BERGERIA Occasionally a few fellows will shrug their shoulders sure to get what- is coming J. NUUHIWA when the membership goes on record to strengthen their to ycui Notify the Union of F. J. RICHARDSON . Union.. "Ah, what can come of it?" they ask. your ward number so that J. T. ALLAN there will be no delay in your W. T. ROSS In the Alcoa Corsair and the Alexander Woolcott receiving the ntaney.due you. S. BUZALEWSKI they have their answer. , : ^ J. A. WHITTAi Hospital Payments You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing times: Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 pjn. (on 5th and 6th floors.) Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 pjn. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday —• 1:30 to 3:30 pun. (on Ist and 2nd floors.) c. w. PAYNE ? C. CARLSON GEORGE BURNS E. FREMSTAD E. J. BARTEMEIR J. H. HAYES . 4* 4> 4* BRIGHTON MARINE HOSP. R. LORD C. CREVIER V. J. SMITH . . .. P. CASALINUOVO •F. O'CONNELL • ^^4% J. LEE E. DELLAMANO J. GALLOWAY D. STONE 4 4 4 : GALVESTON MARINE HOSP^ /( W. CANNAVAN (SUP) J. P. BALLERSTON J. B. LIGHTFOOT G. R. HONEYCUTT S. H. COOPER R. C. VOOHRIES J. F. MARTIN C. R. HANSON (SUP) ft 4 ft SAN FRANCISCO MARINE HOSPITAL KENNETH DICKINSON JOHN A. SCIDENSKY J. HODO ERLING MELLE �THE Friday. January 23, 1848 5-Alarm Fire Guts SlU Hall In Cleveland SEAFARERS LOG ALL SET TO SHOVE OFF CLEVELAND, Jan. 19 — Due to a severe fire which swept through the 1000-1200 block o: East St. Clair Avenue early yes­ terday, the SIU Great Lakes Di.3trict has been forced' to move the Cleveland hall to a new tem­ porary l9cation at 26 Can oil St ., between Wegt 25th and West 26th Streets in the Dredgemen's Club Damage which drove more than 100 night-clothed residents into Cleveland!s near-zero wea­ ther was estimated at approxi­ mately one quarter million dol­ lars, and left some forty refu­ gees temporarily homeless. The Greater Cleveland Chapter of the American Red Cross immed­ iately set up a canteen and b^hks in the central armory. According to Fire Chief Krai of the Cleveland Fire Depart­ ment, the fire apparently orig­ inated in the Western Salvage Company basement located at 1042 East St. Clair. Investigation into the cause of the blaze which left the sixty year old block a hulking frhme is still being car­ ried on. Page Three Needless Inquiries Hamper Unien's Work For Generai Weifare The SS Alcoa Corsair as she appeared shortly before her Jan. IS departure from New Orleans on her regular 17-day run to the West Indies and Central America. Corsair Crew Stays On Ball And Logs Exiollent Voyage By PAUL WARREN The economy program which the SIU instituted last year, necessitated cuts in the personnel staffs. Yet there is a great drain on the time ai\d energies of the various departments that is en­ tirely unnecessary and, if eli­ minated, would allow for even greater concentration on Union affairs and problems affecting the membership's welfare. There is a considerable fiow of telephone calls and correspond ence coming into the Union daily from various sources, requesting information pertaining to per-, sonal affairs of individual mem­ bers. Sources from which we are getting queries include state and municipal bureaus investigating welfare cases, desertion bureaus business firms and relatives of members. Many of the calls are from women saying they are wives of members and wish to obtain their addresses, the name of the New Tanker Wage Scales Lakes SIU Opens Hall In Alpena Check It - But Good Check the slop chest be­ fore 3fnur boat sails. Make sure that the slop chest con­ tains an adequate supply of all the things you are liable to need. If it doesn't, call the Union Hat' tmmediataly. '•'i; •5 li .*1 --I J :'rk • JOSEPH VOLPIAN Special Services Representative NEW ORLEANS — The crew| Palmer, Joe Compan, and Ted of the Alcoa Corsair this trip Terrington. didn't wait for trouble before Black Gang oldtimers includ­ getting prepared. As soon as the ed Bill Walker, D. Laubersheimship left the harbor we held a er. Irby Keller, J. Singletary, and meeting and performers were J. Shaeffer. warned that if they caused any Yes, the Alcoa Corsair crew trouble they would be dealt has developed a good method of with either by the crew itself halting performers and protect­ ICY WEATHER or by the membership ashore ing contracts. It worked for us and it can work for any other Firemen from the 22 fire com­ when the Corsair returned. This had a good effect on the ship under SIU contract. panies and units which answered the 5-5 special alarm were ham­ men and we didn't have any­ pered considerably by ice un­ thing that could really be called der foot, frozen hydrants and trouble. The men realized that water which turned to huge^ ici­ performing on board ship gives cles almost immediately upon the operators arguments against the Union when new contracts contact with the building. AMERICAN PACIFIC come up and so they cut out the (Retroactive To Oct. 1. 1947} Although several firemen nar­ monkey business. rowly escaped injury when sec­ DECK All Departments worked to­ tions of the building cornice gether and the crew maintained Wages Overtime fell on the sidewalk, Fire Cap­ discipline. In this way we fin­ $1.30 Bosun $250 tain Harry Manning was the ished the cruise without the 1.30 AB (Maintenance Man) 220 only accident casualty. He sushaving to log a single 1.10 Quartermatfler (When Carried) 205 tamed possible body fractures as member 1.10 AB (Watch) 200 a result of slipping on the ice. OLDTIMERS ABOARD 1.10 OS 165 No SIU members were in the There were a lot'of oldtimers ENGINE building at the time the blaze aboard and this, ofi course, had $1.30 Electrician $325 broke out, and the only loss to g jot to do with the way the 1.30 1st Pumpman 245 the union was the actual office crew behaved. In the Deck Gang 1.30 2nd Pumpman 240 equipment and furniture' which we had Bosun Clarence Wilson, 1.10 GUer 200 were completely destroyed. ABs Flattop Kendrick, Frank 1.10 Watertender 200 All SIU members are urged to Shimelfenig, and Bill Moore, 1.10 Fireman-Watertender 200 note the temporary location at Carpenter Frank Hughes,, and 1.10 Fireman 165 26 Carroll Street, and as soon Ralph Piehet, Bosuns Mate. 1.10 Wiper 173 The Stewards Department had as new permanent quarters are STEWARDS secured, notice of the location quite a few. real salts also. will be printed in the SEAFAR- Aiiiong them were Johnny Picou, $1.30 Chief Steward .—.$260 EiRS LOG by Cleveland Agent Herman Troxclair, Tony Santi­ 1.30 240 Chief Cook ago, Charles Sheehan, Frank Stanley Wares. 1.30 210 2nd Cook and Baker .... 1.10 168 Galley Man 1.10 162 Utility 162 1.10 Messman ALPENA — Despite the zero and sub-zero weather in the Great Lakes Area, the SIU Great Lakes District organiza­ tional drive continues in full swing. As evidence of this, the SIU last week opened organiza­ tional headquarters in Alpena located at 105 W. Chisolm Street. Approximately 200 SIU mem­ bers live in the Alpena area, and the majority of these sea­ men have pledged themselves .''rS--:' - • •' •.••v'-' to assist the SIU in organizing the more than 2,000 lakes sea­ men who live in this locale. Former Ashtabula Agent Mau­ rice Dole has been placed in charge of the Alpena hall, and will be assisted by Organizer Clyde Betts. Both of these Bro­ thers are familiar with the prob­ lems of Great Lakes seamen having worked on the Great Lakes for a number of years. All Great Lakes seamen who live in the vicinity of Alpena, whether members of the SIU Great Lakes District or not, are urged to drop in and see Bro­ thers Dole and Betts. In addition, several group meetings are planned for the winter months in order to ac­ quaint Great Lakes seamen with the SIU accomplishments and program for , the coming year. Notices of ' these iheetings will appear in the Alpena press as well as the SEAFARERS LOG. PACIFIC TANKERS (Retroactive To Nov. 19. 1947) DECK ' Wages Overtime $1.30 Bosun $250 • 1.30 Maintenance Man (AB)220 1.10 Quartermaster (When Carried) 205 1.10 AB 200 1.10 OS 165 ENGINE $1.30 Electrician $325 1.30 1st Pumpman 245 1.30 Pumpman-Machinist 240 1.10 200 Oiler 1.10 Watertender 200 1.10 Combination Fireman-Watertender 1. 200 1.10 Fireman 165 1.10 Wiper 173 STEWARDS $1.30 Chief Steward $260 1.30 Chief Cook —^ 240 1.30 2nd Cook and Baker 210 1.10 Galley Man 168 1.10 UtUity ... 162 l.IO Messman 162 ship they are on, when they shipped and from which port they sailed, etc. UNION POLICY We have discouraged, as much as possible, many of these sources from using the Union's facilities to check on our mem­ bers. It has been—and continues to be—the Union's policy that its data not be made accessible to outside sources, and we have so informed people who have ap­ proached us for information. Whatever the reasons for their queries, they are purely between the man and the individuals in question, we have stated time and again. In the cases of women seeking information on husbands, we simply take the name of the man and then write him a letter our­ selves telling him to get in touch with his fami^. However, even this seemingly simple procedure requires a great deal of time, much of which is spent listening to the pleas over the telephone, reading the letters and then corresponding with the individual—after we have located him! To eliminate as much as pos­ sible the strain on Union facili­ ties, we would suggest that mem­ bers do not overlook leaving a mailing address with their families. Tell your families thai if they wish to get in touch with you that they use the address you have given them, rather than do it through the Union. FAMILIES ONLY We are making this suggestion solely in regard to the members* families. We are not concerned with the other information-seek­ ers. It appears that our attitude to their overti^i-es for irtformation is a sound one. Some imions that have been quick to "cooperate" with all and sundry outfits have had some very unfortunate experiences as result of giving out informa­ tion over the telephone. It is well established that there are many characters who feel they have some sort of loose claim on a seaman simply be­ cause they have met the guy at one time. We don't propose to aid or comfort any such claim­ ants. Your Union is striving to greater service to the member­ ship on matters of general welare. If we can eliminate much of the unnecessary and fruitless detail work involved in dispos­ ing of personal matters, more ime can be devoted to our )roader objectives. All we need to insure the effectiveness of our functions is the cooperation of the member­ ship. I �WALTER SIEKMANN—Ne. 7088 RAY OONZALES~-No. 174 MASTERSON 20297 CARL (RED) GIBBS—NO. 2341 KffiS'? •Ji. i-V- J - ^ -ii ' I 4^.. «vi �Fsiday. January 23, 19€8 ^ ICEIT» AtSOP-^^ TBB SEAFARERS LOG .••' I n..ri':ty.v>:' ^'Th.?':'rLHS£ft^(i^ Page Five V".-.'-: JCkrj'v. 'V. HERMAN TROXCLAIR No. 6743 �''1' "'i Is "rmmmrn ' t is'-'' S^S- THE SEAFARERS L&C Page ^ ', January 23, 1948 Chief Mate Of Newhall Hills is One Crew Will Long Remember By JOE ALGINA 'NEW YORK — It seems that beefs, but the Patrolmen pabad luck dogged the crew of the tiently untangled them all and Newhall Hills from beginning to the crew left the ship completeend. Their ship lost its bow in ly satisfied. a collision near England several | Tanker shipping hereabouts is months ago, and since then they expected to hold good throughhave been a hard luck bunch. out the cold weather. The fuel Most of the crew returned to shortage in this part of the The regular bi-weekly the States one by one and last country has seen to that. One of week the last of the crew, 13 the tankers to come in, the meetings lake place in all By WALTER SIEKMANN men, came in for the payoff. • pjatts Park, had a fine payoff. ports Wednesday evening, From the story they told, the There were a few minor beefs, Jan. 28 at 7 P. MM All hands BOSTON—Your newly elected 1,000 tons of crude rubber "from months of working on the New- but they were soon squared are urged to be present on Boston Port Agent assumed his the Far East and couldn't de­ hall Hills were not happy ones. away. |£? •• time. liver it. There is another ship duties Monday, January 19. The Skipper, a rummy, Members in the Port of , , took Over all, shipping is moving due in with 22,000 bales of Aus­ Assistant Secretary Treasurer off for weeks on end leavmg giong at a fast clip for rated New York are reminded that tralian wool, and right now her Bob Matthews assisted in check­ the Chief Mate in charge of the men. Men are going out to the their meeting will be held in agents are worrying about where ing the former Agent out arid ship. The Mate was no slouch .ships at a slightly faster pace Roosevelt Auditorium, 100 to unload it. the new one in, a job to which when it came to tossing them than during the past weeks. East 17th Street, comer of Trouble is that there is an he was assigned by the Secre­ down, and so spent most of his Unrated men, however, are not 4th Avenue. The time is acute lack of storage space in tary-Treasurer. time drunk as a skunk in his so fortunate. They still have the same—7 P. M« and the Boston with the height of the bunk. Everything is in order and quite a wait for a ship. Maybe request is the same—^be on wool importing season coming The Chief, Henry Taylor, their day will come soon. checked over okay. time. up. It's going" to be quite a would lie in his sack and do Business is about as usual. problem, since several more wool nothing.' When the Stewards De­ We've had one payoff, the SS ships are scheduled to arrive in partment men put in for over­ Arickaree, an American-Pacific the immediate future. m- time he claimed they were loaf­ tanker. Things aboard her were We wish they could store the ing and had done nothing. okay except for one beef that is Boston weather somewhere. It's HAD HIS MOMENTS still pending. In his sober moments, he cut terrible. We've had to install a We've also had some ships in coffee pot in the Hall to beat it. By We H. SIMMONS down on the overtime by count­ transit. The DesotoT a-Waterman The boys here can now get a cup' ing linen. Of course he didn't want the Stewards Department SAN FRANCISCO — A reju­ that the Kenyon Victory, Isth­ vessel, and the Richard Gates of of mud on the Shipping Deck (at men to over-exert themselves. venation is taking place out mian, is coming into Coos Bay American-Eastern hit here. The no cost) instead of having to Every night he put in for 15 here on the West Coast. Ship­ from a Far Eastern trip. From Steel Engineer, Isthmian, is now freeze their ears off in going hours of overtime, but the crew ping is climbing to the ie,7el it the report the gang has had a on her way to New York and an­ down the street for one. got nothing. At the payoff, when held a few months ago and with rough trip. They have the as­ other Isthmian scow, the Steel Among the oldtimers around asked if he "knew the men were it men are taking jobs in greater tonishing total of 2,000 hours of Designer is also headed down and seen lately are Joe Arras, disputed overtime. They also numbers. that way. Alex Olson, Harold Gabaree and Part of it is due to the large have a list of beefs guaranteed The Designer hit Boston with Roderick (Big Smitty) Smith. number of laid-up tankers throw­ to keep the Patrolmen busy ing off their cocoons and head­ In anticipation of the rhubarb ing out of Suisin Bay, the old to come, we have sent agree­ ship graveyard. These ships are ments and clarification to the beginning to call for crews and Coos Bay Agent. -With this he are being fully manned by SlU- should have a not too difficult SUP men. time in squaring her away. This shot-in-the-arm to West For the information of those By EARL "BULL" SHEPPARD Coast seamen, coupled with quite who know him, Td like to re­ a few offshore ships in for pay­ port that Brother Merle (Wahoo) NEW ORLEANS—Although we past week (see picture story of offs and replacements, has done Daugherty is coming along fine have handled thirteen payoffs payoff on page 16) and the ship wonders to shipping here. following injuries suffered in an and eleven sign-ons within the came in with hardly a beef. One of the offshore ships in automobile accident. past two weeks, shipping has The Alcoa Corsair was just this week was the Jean LaFitte, fallen off slightly, nevertheless; about the same story and there's Brother Daugherty was in­ not working, he admitted he Waterman. Her payoff was an and we don't expect any im­ no reason why this situation volved in a head-on collision did not know as he was not easy task for the Patrolman, last week which killed one per­ provement for about a month, or should not continue. thanks to the swell job done by around. son and severely injured Daugh­ until the Mardi Gras is over The Delegates are taking the It came out that he was pay­ the crew and delegates. done with. erty. He is still in the hospital, and « responsibility for keeping the ing an English watchman to re­ MANY OLDSTERS but well out of danger. There's been a lot of improve­ men on the ball—that'g the way port on 4;he crew's activities and, It was sort of a homecoming The organizing job among the ment in the way our passenger because the men would not give it should be. (Brother Paul War­ week at the payoff as there were SlU Guai-ds and "Watchmen is ships are being worked. The Del the guy a few hams and other ren tells more of this self-dis­ many oldtimers aboard. These going along first rate. All hands Mar, Mississippi Steamship Com­ ship's stores, he told the Mate cipline in story on page 3.) fellows did much to make for are doing a splendid job and pany, crews up here as do the the men were goofing off. the good shape of the LaFitte. the response is very heartening. Alcoa Corsair and Clipper. MAW GROWING All of the woes of the New­ Another ship in was the Mary- When out on this coast pass the hall Hills men came out at flie good word along to the ship Our men are becoming more The Marine Allied Workers in ; payoff. It was enough to try the mar, Calmar. After all of the and more accustomed to the way this area is becoming a strong trouble we've had with this guards you meet. . patience of a saint. The com­ things are done on the luxury section of the Union. Meetings No report would be complete pany had no thanks for Taylor's ship, it was almost unbelievable ships and with the normal turn-- are held regularly and organiza­ without some mention of. the efforts. The overtime was so that she was easy to handle. over wev have here, the SlU tion goes on all the time. There was a good gang aboard weather. After heavy rains for screwed up that much of it is several days, the skies have should soon have developed a and the few minor beefs were not settled yet. corps of good passenger ship men An election is scheduled in the cleared and Californians are squared away to the crew's sat­ Crescent Salvage and Towing According to a company offi­ ready at any time. holding their heads high once isfaction. Company, where the SlU has a cial they hope he grabs another We paid off the Del Mar this great deal of strength, and the We have just received word more. ship and heads out fast—but not organizers are pretty confident one of.theirs. that this towboat outfit will be A much more' pleasant payoff added to the long list of SlU> to handle—one worthy of ex­ conti-acted companies. clamation—^was that of the John Gallup, Smith and Johnson. This By W. PAUL GONSORCHIK When doing so, take along your Another item on shipping is Negotiations between the Un­ ship had a fine crew, good offi­ the matter of shipboard promo­ discharges to. show qualified sea- ion and the Mobile towboat oper­ cers and was in tip-top shape. I NEW YORK—We are happy to tions. Several months ago a time. This also applies to Chief ators are now in progress. The T[Tie crew had the old gal report that shipping has picked resolution was passed abolishing Electricians. Union has presented the oper­ * sparkling in the winter sun, but up somewhat here. Most men promotions aboard ship. Regard­ The bi-weekly meetings here ators with a bang-up agreement their labor was to no avail. The are having little difficulty in less of the number of trips a in New York are being held but the owners are balking and company is putting her in lay- grabbing a ship; that is, all ex­ man makes on a ship he cannot alternate Wednesdays at idO East trying to scale down some of our I'v / up to be replaced with some­ cept the aliens. 17th Street (next meeting Janu­ demands. take a boost. thing from the boneyard. I Due to Government regulations ary 28). There is the place to . No matter what happens, th"e CO-OP. PLEASE Other ships hitting port var­ the number of aliens allowed on get' your beefs aired out. A lot ied from excellent to fair. A lot a ship is restricted and there is . Specifically a Cook cannot go of members come to the offices membership can rest assured that th^ Union wiU come out of these of Isthmian scows were in from nothing we can do about it. I to Steward or an AB to Bosun. here with grievances. I can only negotiations with gains for the the Far East. They're still com­ wish to ask a little cooperation I hope the membership will co­ give these men one answer if Mobile tugboatmen. ing in under the old agreement, from our alien. Brothers: "When operate with thq Patrolmen and but all of them, when they put the board lists the job as "citi­ Dispatchers on ,this. It is a vio­ the beef is of a general nature: Our district -qlections are over out again, will have the new zen only" it is no use to put in lation to take a promotion, so co­ sound-off at the meetings. Do it right away while the and the results have been an­ ; agreement aboard and in effect. operate and give a member on your card. beef is hot and you'll get support nounced. , Now the Union is ^ CLEARED UP if it is a good one. Don't wait" ready for another year. This port If you take the job, you'll be the beach a chance. The LaSalle, "Waterman, came I'd like to suggest to Bosuns until the matter is dead and cast the highest vote iri its his­ in from the Far East. The pay- turned back at the ship and tory, and it wouldn't surprise nie iff was a little difficult fp?, might possibly lose your registra- that^when on the beach thtey get nothing can be done in your if other ports did the saipe thint card,c ^hile.j5he^^^^l^^ good los Branch Meetings New Agent Takes Over in Boston; Storage Lack Hurts Shipping Payoffs And Recommissiening Of Boneyard Tankers Aid Frisco N.O. Shipping Drops Siightiy; Aiiied Workers Make Progress Gov't Redtape Cuts Down Jobs For Aliens -Pi SI; '' h �Friday. January 23. 1M8 THE SEAFARERS Baltimore But Beach Is Still Overcrowdeil Union Member LOG Page Seren San Juan Expects Heavy Traffic When Sugar Begins To Run Again By CURLY RENTZ By WOODY LOCKV/OOD BALTIMORE — Things have understand wfet makes the Un­ SAN JUAN—This Island City ^ will replace its C-2 ships with been picking up a little arounc ion tick. is settling back to normal after |C-ls. In my opinion a C-1 runhere and should pick up more There are still a great many celebrating Christmas, New nmg into the Gulf makes for in the week to cornd. and we men on the Baltimore' beach. jobs for Deck Department Year's Eve and Three Kings swell expect that there will be quite They are still coming in from men. Day.- The last mentioned day a few jobs on the board. everywhere. We expect to get falls orf January 6th, which WEEK'S REPORT Last week we had only three them all out very soon, what makes for two straight weeks of sign-ons, the Meredith Victory, with all the ships we will be Looking at the Board 1 find celebrating. an Isthmian vessel; the Loyola having. that shipping has been slow for The celebrating done here is yic.tory Waterman; and the Bull However, if you are smart the Black Gang, good for the all out. Everyone takes part, and Run, a Mathiasen tanker. How­ you will stay away from Balti­ Deck and fair in the Stewards they don't wind up at midnight. ever, we had 11 payoffs and more _ for the time being. We'll Department. In the past two 1 thought 1 had staying power quite a few ships in transit. let you know when • to come weeks we shipped around 30 men but 1 found my limitations dur­ We had a few beefs on these here—we'll put the news in the in all departments. ing the past holidays. Ships; but we managed to get LOG. But to get on to shipping— 1 have just been informed everything settled lo everybody's We had one of the Cities Ser­ there are many ships hitting the that the Cantano ferry,strike is satisfaction. As usual, we set­ vice tankers, the Benson Fort, Island. We have been kept on over and, unfortunately, it was tled them aboard ship which is in this port. She was at the the ball these last two weeks lost by the Union involved. The the way to settle them. men on strike are members of Maryland Dry Dock and we did Most serious trouble was on quite a job aboard her. Smiling right pretty is Mag­ what with the regular business the CGT, a CIO union. the Zane Grey, Isthmian, which gie Greenberg. SIU Steward­ and contacting the ships. At our last meeting we went In fact, a couple of our boys While we have been very on record to give them any aid lost a man overboard. ess aboard the Alcoa Clipper, came very close to going to which sails out of New Or­ busy, we expect the pace to ac­ within our power, but they felt The Skipper of the Grey, jail because the Port Engineer leans. Sister Greeiiberg is a celerate next month when the they did not need it. strictly a "Captain Bligh," is up did not want to see the ship , go full bookmember. The eye- sugar begins to move. Waterman on charges and is expected to Union. He got the police to pleasing photo was submitted expects to run five ships per So far 1 haven't been able to lose his license before the Coast find out why they lost their keep the SlU men out of there. for publication by some unsel­ month in here from the West battle. We have pretty good re­ Guard is through with him. The However, the job was done first. fish Clipper crewmen. The Coast—the.se, in addition to their lations with this Union and hate man is finished with' sailing. regular ships. to see any outfit take a beating The crew of the Grey is really What some companies will do Stewardess has been with the Rumor has it that Waterman while fighting ship since its first trip. for economic pressing the charges against this to keep out the Union! gains. Captain, which is the way it Some chatter on persons , and should be. places hereabouts: Wild Bill With shipping as uncertain as Fentress is back with us after it is right now, most of the men By RUSSELL SMITH In addition, it was felt that we a trip as Bosun on Waterman's and possible personnel changes Morning Light. Saw him with and additions, were discussed. further concentrate our members Buddy Callahan who is still DETROIT — The recently con­ Several motions regarding in .two other fleets which are thrLight. cluded SIU 1948 Great Lakes Dis­ these items were presented, and an advanced stage of organizing, Oiler Juan Rios has been in trict Conference, held January 6 will be referred to the piember- after elections are held in the San Juan the. past few days through January 9 at Detroit ship for their adoption or rejec­ first three fleets. waiting for a ship. Chuck Limheadquarters, was a smashing tion. MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION baugh was here on the Jane O, success due to the intense inter­ Four committees composed of Regarding Education, Publicity but he sailed before we could est displayed by all delegates, three to five delegates each were and Public Relations, the Com­ notify him that he had $10 com­ officials and rank and filers alike. elected to discuss and bring back mittee worked out a program ing in retroactive pay from the With such interest and all-out recommendations on the follow­ broken down under the following MV Ponce. membership support, it couldn't ing: Contracts and Negotiations; sub-heads: SEAFARERS LOG, FINISHED LAST be otherwise than a success. Organizational Program for 1948; educational leaflets, basic classes, Among those items on the Education, Publicity and Public labor press and daily news­ Brother L. Colon, the Oiler lengthy agenda were the follow­ Relation; and Legislation and papers. from Ponce, has been in San Government Agencies. ing: Secretary-Treasurer's report. Due to the fact that this is a Juan looking for a ship now that are homesteading the ships that Agents' reports. Organizational General proposals regarding he is without a race horse. His comprehensive program and con­ come in here. In fact,, some of the boys have been on the same Director's report, dnd reports of contracts and negotiations called siderable detail work will be steed broke both fore legs and for a -leveling off of all contracts necessary before it is in working Brother Colon's purse. ship a year or more. Can't blame the various delegates. Many Brothers on the coke at high levels in order to stand­ shape, the results of this program General discussion was devoted them, the way things are. run will be glad to hear that ardize as much as possible. A will not be felt for some time. The bookmembefs on' the Is­ to the question of finances and the Texas Bar is going back un­ general pay increase of 25%, nine However, it is* a long range thmian ships are doing- a . good the over-all Administration of the der the management of Tex Obie paid holidays, 10% seasonal one which should eventually re­ job of making the permits into organization. Various suggestions again. bonus payable on a monthly sult in making our organization good SIU men. They are help­ regarding the location of SIU With these tid-bits of infor­ ing them to understand the de­ halls and possible changes, basis, 40-hour week principle much stronger. mation I will drop the curtain throughout the industry, a guar­ tails of the agreement and to streamlining of the organization. The Committee on Legislation anteed annual season, old age se­ and Government Agencies, had a on the happenings in San Juan curity plan, as well as many im­ gigantic task in briefly touching for another week. See jmu in provements in working condi­ upon the various phases of their next week's LOG. tions were included among other topic. It was broken up into the things. By CAL TANNER following sub-classifications; The Conference feels that this Taft-Hartley Act, State Labor MOBILE — Shipping in this tion results, and, judging by the program is one whjch all Great port has settled down to a slow has been felt by the entire mem- Lakes seamen, organized or un­ Laws, Unemployment Compensa­ tion, Federal Legislation affecting --I but sine pace with the payoffs vote, we feel that this interest organized, will support. seamen. Marine Hospitals, Na­ bership and that it speaks well and sign-ons just about balancing The Committee working on the tional Labor Relations Boai-d. for the future of the SIU. each other. By RAY WHITE Organizational Program for- 1948 State Conciliation Services and As this is written. Mobile is In the past week we have had other problems. NORFOLK—There's plenty of seven payoffs and fiye sign-ons. experiencing its first taste of real brought back certain recommen^ dations that we concentratp our Complete reports on the vari­ activity here and shipping is first : winter weather. The tempera­ The payoffs were very clean with the exception of a couple of Al­ ture is a little below freezing, a' interests during the early spring ous, subjects outlined above will rate as a consequence. Book members have no trouble : coa scows which had some beefs state of affairs that is driving months on three fleets which are be ready for the general mem­ that took a little time to clear the boys here to sweating out now under petition for election. bership meetings of February 2, finding jobs in all three depart­ These are the 11 ship Tomlinson 1948, and the membership can ments right now, even ordinaries. the jobs on the bauxite run. up. J At least the weather is warm Fleet, 2 ship Schneider fleet, the then adopt, reject or amend-these Last week we had six payoffs. A word of warning:-Too many 12 ship Hanna fleet. Conference Reports. on way to the bauxite ports. Four of them were on South At- ^ Stewards coming to Mobile to lantic ships, the other tv?o on ship are unable to show' the re­ Watermans. The Moran tugs quired three years' time as Cook still come in on the same old and Steward to register as Ste­ run, but the Point Vincente is\ wards on the shipping list. This up a good deal of enthusiasm "Blackie", as he is better known now laying up. BY E. B. TILLEY requirement is in conformance about the ballot returns, which —has been a popular and colorful One ship that is due back in Vi PHILADELPHIA — Shipping were very well received. With the resolution we adopted a figure in this section for a long soon is the Algonquin Victory of remains slow in Quakertown and few meetings back. We hope to have" the newly- time and will be missed by his the St. Lawrence Navigation there are quite a few members elected Port Agent, Blackie many friends. We take this opportunity to Company. She has 10 more trips advise all men who plan to ship on the beach waiting for jobs. Gardner, with us very soon. He This -report wouldn't be com­ to complete under her present However, the outlook for the is due in on the SS Bret Harte plete without a blast at the from this port as Stewards to charter. bring their discharges with them coming week is a lot brighter. and probably will assume his weather. It sure has been cold Something the entire member- ' if they don't want to be held up. We. will have two payoffs and duties on his arrival. enough to warrant a blast, so ship ought to know is that the We had a good bit of hand­ cold that it would freeze the boys in the hospital here were Attendance at the ^last two we also will have some shipping membership jneetings "here- has —or at .least that's the way it shaking around the other day. whiskers on a snow man. Or made very happy by the 10 dol­ J Steve-Cardullo took off to work could it be that v>e are just thin- lars apiece the Union donated. been good. The boys certainly looks. Our last port meeting stirred on the West Coast. Steve—or blooded. showed keen interest in the elecThat was real SIU brotherhood.. SIU LakBS Conference Maps1948 Program Shipping Holds Steady In Mobile Jobs For Bookmen In Every Rating Is Norfolk's Boast m Pml Philade^hM Reiu^s ShwAowo h Shipping i �Page Eight THE SE AFAREMS LOG Friday. January 23, 1948 sac SmPS' MINUTES AND NEWS ll •I- Woolcott Men Condemn Shipboard Promotions aow DOES A GVr GET TO TEE OTHER SIDE? A motion condemning shipboard promotions was passed unanimously by the crew of the SS Alexander Woolcott, Alcoa, at a shipboard meeting on January 1, 1948. •¥ ^ The motion was carried after "heated discussion" according to the official minutes of the meet­ ing which was called especially to discuss the "pros" and "cons" of such promotions. Another motion, which also was passed with 100 per cent Stowaways aboard ships are • support of all present, called for not unusual these days, but what a fine of five dollars for all per­ the crew of the SS F. W. Gal­ formers to be levied for a second braith did when an unlisted pas­ offense and for each occasion thereafter. The motion to pe­ senger was discovered in their nalize performers was made by midsts is out of the ordinary. Bosun V. Perez. S-,' i , After putting out from Bor­ - It was also agreed that per­ deaux on the return leg of their formers' to be colNavigating the car-laden decks of a Seatrain vessel is, in the opinion of many who have , , fines , ^ were ^ „ trip, the men of the South Atlected by the Patrolmen at payoff g^ip found a Roumanian attempted it, a most hazardous undertaking under any circumstances. With tongue in cheek. Seafarer Norman Maffie, sketched the above cartoon while he was a member of the crew and that all such moneys ^ouM stowaway hidden away away aboard be turned over to the Marme ship.- He was taken in hand by aboard the Seatrain Texas. "What chance would a character like this one have." mused Bro­ Hospitals. ther Maffie. "when a steady lad would be risking his life." the crew and fed, clothed and The crew was especially an­ bedded down. xious that notice of their action FRIENDLY SORT appear in the LOG so that mem­ bership ashore and at sea would In a very short time thie fel­ know their views on these two low had made himself liked by subjects. all aboard the ship. The crew, in fact, felt a little sorry that he It wouldn't be going overboard a bit to say that Sea-*" hadn't been successful in his at­ til the U.S. became involved in tempt to reach America. Farer Norlnan Maffie is an ace reporter, despite the fact World War II. Then he journeyed By the time the bi-weekly that he hardly ever resorts to the written word to record to Buffalo, 40 miles away, to meeting rolled around the entire' his critical observations. For* join up with the Army,, where crew was of the opinion that Rarely does he make a trip when he was attached to* an artillery they should try to aid him fn Brother Maffie is a very capable he doesn't do at least 20 or 30 unit. some way. A long discussion and talented guy with a drawing pencil portraits of the crewmen. The Society for the Preven­ followed out of which the crew pencil, which he uses unspar­ He is equaHy as keen about He saw active service in the tion of Cruelty to Animals would was unanimous in agreeing that ingly—when the mood visits him, turning them out as the crew is European theater of war, notably on the rugged Anizo front in be proud of the crew of the a letter should be written to the in receiving them. le says—to report every aspect Italy. SS Ponce de Leon, Waterman. Immigration authorities recom­ Maffie, who ships as an AB, With the war's end, Norman In a recent shipboard meeting mending his admission to the of life aboard ship. has never had a Idsson in sketch­ decided he wanted to see more the boys passed a sharp resolu­ u. s; Hardly a Seafarer is not fa­ ing. He refuses to get that seri­ of the world than could be seen tion condemning the Chief En­ miliar with this creative broth­ ous about his talent. DID THEIR BEST gineer's daily sporting session in from a mud-filled slit trench, so er's range of subject matter. At v/hich he wilfully destroyed sea­ "It's just a hobby," he says. he turned to the sea as a voca­ times he is caustically humorous gulls, other birds and various More than thai;, everyone in denouncing some shipboard When creative effort goes be­ tion. ether forms of marine life with agreed to donate some money to hazard. Other times he is con­ yond that it becPmes work, he He's been a member of the a 22-Qaliber repeating rifie. The an organization to be used in his tent to sketch very peaceful har­ philosophizes, and then there's no SIU for several years but he has Chief was shooting up the birds behalf once removed from the more fun Jo be gotten from it. never forgotten the thrill that ship. Having done aU they; bor scenes and the lazy off-duty just for fun. Franklinville, N. Y., is the came, with membership. He re­ could for him, the crew hoped life of the merchant seamen on community that proudly claims calls with obvious sincerity that PREVIOUS EFFORT the high seas. Many fine prod­ for the best. Norman Maffie as its very own. "the happiest day of my sailing ucts pf his free time aboard ship The resolution called for dis- When choosing the Galbraith He was born there a couple of career was when I got my pro­ tribution of copies to Union and ^ for his continental departure the have appeared* from time to time decades ago and didn't leave un­ bationary book in the SIU." Waterman officials since previous Roumanian made a wise move, in the LOG. shipboard efforts to stop the If his wish to remain here is Crewmembers fortunate enough slaughter had been without re- denied it won't be because he to' be shipmates with Brother suit. lacked sympathetic aid. Maffie thke understandable ad­ In fact, the Chief had shown The meeting which brought vantage of his talent and easycomplete indifference to earlier out the crew's action was chaired going, generous disposition. BW resolutions. Ignoring all by C. O. Stroud and recorded by rotests,, he had cooly persisted W. C. Spivey. his bloody concept of "sport." II; The men hoped that some good iS^ults would come of their lat- WINE SWE^ITENS Each man who makes a. resolution, however, and HAVANA GHOW donation to the LOG should ?F]p3^nned to carry through with receive a receipt in rplurn. Port wine donated by the of­ it. If the Union official to whom ficers topped off the topnotch a contribution is given does THEMSMBERSHIPSAVS: A SIO Christmas dinner prepared at sea not make out a receipt for by the cooks of the SS Seatrain the money, call this to the SHIPMOSTBEA Havana, according to Fred Shaia, attention of the SecretaryTreasurer, J. P. Shuler, im­ BEEPRE iT PA-fi**?.' Steward. mediately. Moreover, the wine had to be Send the name of the of­ good to maintain the standard ficial and the name of the set by the Stewards Depart­ port in which the occurence ment's dinner which included took place to the New York roast Vermont turkey with Old Hall, 51 Beaver Street, N^w Dutch. stuffing-plus some pretty York 4, N. Y. fancy fixings, not to mention Stowaway Gets Break On Galbraith Shipboard Artist Norm Maffie Packs Details In Vivid Cartoons i j i Ponce Crew Flays Chief For His Bird Shooting I'l Attention Mofflbers CLjANSHlf, the roast prime ribs of beef. I v f �Friday. January 23, 1948 TBE SEMFAREkS LOG Page Nine SIU ShipSi' Minutes In Brief STEEL DIRECTOR. Sept. 21— SEAMAR. Ocl. 25 Chairman chairman Frank A. L a r g e y ; r Smith: Secretary- While.; Cain Secretary George C. Pierce. New elected Ship Delegate. No Business: All departments will ! beefs in any' of the departments take tui-ns .in keeping laundry . as ;• reported by Deck Delegate clean. Crew agreefS to leave last Cain. Engine Delegate Shelly two seats in messroom open for White and Steward Delegate men going on watch. All De­ Mack Ingelman. Repairs to be PON'T MAKe partment Delegates agree to see made on refrigerator and fans, It TOUOKJFGR that the C^ief Engineer takes thb windscoop, percolator to be inYOURSELF! lock off the ,ice machine box. "^talled aboard. L_li5RiKic^ UP YOUR BEEFS All messmen to wipe off all sil­ t S. 4. AT THE FfeRT CF PAfOFF; verware and glasses. FRANCISCO M. OUINONES^ POW'T TAKE THEM TO Sept. 13—Chairman A. J. Kuber3. i. 1 ANOTHER PORT WHERE RAPHAEL SEMMES, Nov. 2— aki; Secretary C. E. Lee. All de­ Chairman Roy Fitts; Secretary THE ONiOhi OFFICIALS ARE partmental delegates reported crew will back him 100 percent Forecek. New Business: Motion NlOTACQUAlNh'ED vVllH that crew has been checked and in any decision. Bill Fields all books in order. New Busi­ elected Ship Delegate. Good and carried to turn in list of times Yoae PAPTIOULAP SET-UP ness: Motion by Davii that an in­ Welfare: Steward reported on when there was no hot water. ^ AWD HAVE To SpeUO MUCH vestigation by made of Fireman ship's stores. Most meat is of Motion carried that new quarters MORE TIME BEEORETHEy who jumped ship in Cuba. Mo­ very poor grade with little be found for the Deck Engineer and the room now occupied be tion by Kuberski that Patrolman variety^ CAM GET EVERYTHING converted for the Bosun. Motion take .action against Fireman if X t SQUARED AWAY. IT'S found guilty. Good, and Wel­ KNOX VICTORY. Ocl. 26— that all perishable stores be YOUR TIME AND YCJUR fare: Wilkinson moved that a Chairman John Nash; Secretary checked and all bad grub be con­ MONEY-SO SETTLE vote of confidence be given Joseph Horvath. Motion that all demned. Motion carried that YOUR BEEFS AT THB / Stewards Department for the» fresh water tanks be cleaned. everyone clean his foc'sle. good job done, especially the Motion that the delegates talk to Baker. Motion that the Dele­ customs and check on cigarettes. gates contact the Captain per­ Motion that a food committee taining to soogeeing out the check stores before signing on. foc'sles. Motion by Lee that a One minute of silence for statement on the water and.linen Brothers lost at sea. 4. Si a. situation be made for the next WAYNE MACVBAGH. Sept. 30 ETHIOPIA^ VICTORY. Nov. 8 meeting. —Chairman Pat; Fox; Secretary —Chairman Charles Little; Secre­ Ralph Whitley. Deck and Engine By HANK tary S. Rivera. New Business: Departments okay. Engine Dele­ Besides the fact that shipping is slow in such ports as New York L. K. Hodges' elected Engine De­ gate reported quite a bit of dis­ Baltimore and Philadelphia, these ports are quite crowded with partment delegate. Motion by puted overtime. First Assistant men.~ "A guy really gets to know the value of money—from that Little that all hands stand by be­ working against crew. Good and last trip, indeed . . . Here's a cheerful letter from "Red" Braunfore vhe payoff until Patrolman Welfare: Captain giving most of stein, aboard the Simmons Victory: "It was so cold on our trip arrives aboard. Good and Wel­ crew a hard time over petty mat­ from Sweden we had to chop the tarps off the deck to batten ^ ^ fare: Agreed that cooler in En­ CUBA VICTORY, Ocl. 26— gine Room be repaired before re- ters. One minute of silence for down. Heading to New York^nd two days out. our orders were changed and we rolled down to New Orleans and it's sure nice Chairman L. L. Phillips; Secre­ sailing from New York. List of Brothers lost at sea. 4; 4. 4. and warm down here. We loaded ammonium nitrate foi Ponce. tary Robert Fisher. Good and fines made up and approved. WAYNE MACVEAGH. Sept. 8 There's a swell crew aboard. Mostly grits-and-red bean boys— Welfare: Decision to see Chief —Chairmen Herbert Jackson; and you know I'm a southerner myself. I-consume Southern ComEngineer over poor condition of Secretary Ralph Whitley. Dele­ foft sometimes.. I sure wish all the brothers had a Mep-y Christmas ship's laundry. Steward asked gates elected: Hanzel E. Brooks. and a Happy New Year". . . to open P. O. mess due to en­ Deck and Ship Delegate; Pat 4 4 4 tire crew eating in one messFox. Engine; Vernon R. North, Brother Luke Collins, the Bosun, just sailed in recently from room. Captain to be seen about Stewards. General discussion on a long Isthmian voyage . . . Brother Leon "Chink" White place for ship's library. One ship's cleanliness. Young mem­ sailed for the Far East. So did Brother Franklin Smith, the minute of silence for Brothers bers cautioned about several oldtimer . . . Brother George Meaney grabbed a tanker trip lost at sea. things in general for crew's bene­ . . . We received a letter and photographs of part of the crew S. 4, 4, fit. One minute of silence for of the SS Edward W. Scripps. They gave a good word for MIDWAY HILLS. Oct. 29— Brothers lost at sea. McGee's Bar down in Mobile. To Joe Pendleton. Scotly CopeChairman Gallagher; Secretary i t 4. land. Curly Teers and Shorty Batts we wish them a swell H. Sharpe. BusinessCredit STEEL DIRECTOR. Octfl 26— » » » voyage. Sorry about the photos, fellas, they were too dark to given to the crew on the good FRANKLIN K. LANE. Oct. 12 Chairman James Durkin; Secre­ print in the LOG... Our life-raft buddy. Joe Pendleton, says cooperation .of every man in —Chairman Emile Degan; Secre­ tary George Guirre. New Busi­ that the boys hit McGee's real quick after their bauxite run. keeping the crew messroom tary V. A. Lawsin. New Busi­ ness: Ship Delegate made motion loo ... clean, New Business: Engine ness: Charges read against to inspect dry stores. He agrees 4 4*4' Delegate reported 2nd Pumpman Brother. Vote was taken and to contact the Captain in connec­ Brother Rocky Benson is wondering how all the oldtimers are working outside his regular Brother was fined $50. Good tion with the weevils in the food. getting along in their homesteading on the Alcoa Corsair and her hours. Case to be submitted to and Welfare: Suggestion that Stewards and Black Gang agree steady runs out of New Orleans. Aboard are Frank Hughes, Ted Patrolman for clarification. Good each crewman donate $1 to to keep passageways to store­ Terrington, Flattop Kehdricks and Blackie Bankston and plenty of and Welfare: Robert Lambert Brothers in .T. B. hospital. rooms celan and safe for work­ others ... To Frank Waller: Please send your present address in and J. Morin to act as committee Chairman reminded crew that ing. order to get the LOGS weekly... Raymond Duhrkopp and his" to pick up all old books and have members drunk at payoff will be mustache was in town recently . . . Steve Carr is in town with his them replaced with new reading fined $10. usual sun-tan . . .Warren Callahan says hullo . . . Jimmy Millican material. t it 4. resting up in New York too . . . Bosun Carl Lawson sends out word MIDWAY HILLS. Sept. 30— that his shipmate, Brother Jim Matheson quickly contact him with Chairman Gallagher; Secretary his present address. Carl's waiting for a letter, Jim, about some- . H. Sharpe.New "Business; Vari­ thing urgent. Address him at our New York hall if you read this 4. 4. 4 . ous beefs on conduct of crewitem over there in Chicago or thereabouts . . . The following oldWARRIOR. Nov. 22—Chairman timers are anchored in town: S. E. Duda, C. Rodriguez, W. McKay, members discussed. Agreement . S S S Bushe; Secretary G. Byrne. Mo­ L. Backus, 'J. De Jesus, H. Kreutz, E. Wicak, W. Lieberman, C. JOLIET VICTORY. Dec. 2— that Deck Maintenance is to.oil tion carried that crew cooperate Doroba, J. Allen, C. Reyes, L. Goodwin, M. Gonzalez, H. Farrington, Chairman Filliponi; Secretary and repair -porthole dogs. Chair­ with messman as Department is Gulfer J. Quimara, F. Baiiizo and F. Gjainpaya ... Clough. New Business: Motion man Gallagher explained, to per­ / carried that . Delegates make a mit and tripcardmen that-those shorthanded. Motion carried that 4 4 4 list of books and permits. List who have carried their cards 18 delegates see Captain for reissue Brother Jimmy Stewart was wondering several weeks ago is to be posted on bulletin board months or longer are eligible for of cigarettes. Motion carried that about how Brother Joe Ryan, the Steward, is getting along— Steward set aside all stores he in crewmess. Motion carried that their .pro-books. and why he hasn't written any letters to Jimmy.. . . . Brothers, thinks are unfit and crew should no one is to sign-on before per­ if your ship needs a library of books and magazines or a new t t ay ' EVELYN. 6ct. 20 — Chairman not sign-on until all stores are mission is given by Department one to replace the old library—contact the following port Delegate. Good and Welfare: Irving Whyte; Secretary Charles removed from ship. libraries of the American Merchant Marine Library Association: 4. 4. 4 Steward is to make certain there Mitchell. Delegates reports ac­ In Baltimore—Municipal Recreation Pier, Foot of Broadway. WARRIOa Dec. 10—Chairman^ Telephone Wolfe 4992. In New Orleans—Dock Board Tool is enough meat for duration of cepted. New Business: Motion trip. ' -Bepair list for Stewards carried to make out a repair list. C. Bushe; Secretary G. Byrne. House, Poydras and River Streets. Telephone Magnolia 3849 4 Department made up and at­ All fines collected to be turned Delegates reported no beefs in ... In Philadelphia—Chestnut Street Pier. Telephone Lombard 1120 ... In San Francisco—IDS Embarradero. Telephone Gar­ oyer to Baltimore Agent to go to their departments. New Busi­ tached to minutes. field 8965 ... In Savannah-r307 East St. Julian Street. Tele­ families of boys in jail. Motion ness: Stewards Department beef 1. phone Savannah 3-6186 ... In Norfolk—406 East Plume Street, LEBORE. Oct. 10 -r.- Chairman carried that Black Gang clean on overtime of 2nd Cook to be Telephone Norfolk 4-9631 ... In Boston—Appraiser's Stores Bill .FieWs; Sjicretary LeRoy forward cross section of lower referred to Patrolman. Good and Welfare: Engineers to be notified Building. 408.Atlantic Avenue. Telephone Liberty 6782 ... In Drobish. : New Business: Motion allesrway; the Deck Department that'pressure in heads in not sat­ Charleston—Charleston Free Library. Telephone Charleston carried 'that, entire crew standby the aftier cross section. One isfactory. One minute of silenpe 6273 ... In San Pedro—820 South. Beacon Street. Telephone and refuse to payoff until Agent minute of silence for Brothers for Src'hers lost at sea. 3-3607. • _ comes aboard. Agreement that lost at sea. POINT OF PROPUCTIOM/ CUT and RUN I �•^ •.=-v:?:;ra.5? Friday. January 123, 1948 TH E SEAPARERS LOG Sag* Tfin rN Shirking Delegate's Post Held Harmful To All Hands UNDER A BLANKET OF WHITE '• 1• -V :^v'ii-' • ' To the Editor: Log Letter Gets Inquiry On AVC From Engineer show the same interest in Union affairs and our welfare at sea As Union members interested that we do ashore. We can't do To the Editor: in constantly improving our or­ this by shirking. ganization and building its pres­ Time and again, I have seen I am Chief Engineer of the M. tige, we should do something the same guys take over the S. Capstan Knot, just returning about a situation aboard ship Ship Delegate job because from four moi^ths on Alcoa's that needs correction. everyone else ducked it. This is bauxite shuttle run and I saw Getting right down to it, let not fair. It doesn't train all the the enclosed clipping in the LOG. me say that there are guys wiio men to take over positions of (He's referring to a letter to the ought to know better, who are responsibility, which is import­ editor by Whitey Lykke, blasting continually tiurning down the ant in times of crisis and big the American Legion for its Ship Delegate job every time. beefs. battle to keep seamen from a I want to speak frankly about bill of-rights". The Legion was NO BENEFITS this. also scored for trying to block At other tim s, I have seen Such an attitude is an out­ the job hung on a guy who is tiie American Veterans Commit­ right evasion of Union respon­ well-intentioned but who lacks tee's fight to win passage of the sibilities and certainly notning sufficient experience to handle bill). to be proud of. Most of the mem­ I once started to look up the bership is familiar with what this difficult job smoothly. The AVC in Honolulu and was told it happens when the time arrives result is that nobody benefits, was a "bimch of commies," so did aboard ship to elect the Ship except those who are out to Th* SS Cavalier lies covered with snow in^ew York. not go through with it. Now Delegate. Instead of a bunch of beat us out of something right­ that Xykke says it is behind a guys all offering to take the job fully ours. In fact, in many through the drifts to Pier 7, East good cause, I'd like to know —most everyone starts looking cases, we might just ^s well When New York City was weighted down with a record River. for a way out. They offer all have no Delegate at all. ^ definitely if you are sure it isn't It's true that the Ship Dele­ 25.8-inch snowfall a few weeks There he mounted the bow communist. If I hear favorably kinds of excuses. Many times gate job is a thankless one. It ago, the SS Cavalier (Wilkinson, with his camera and "shot" his there isn't even a nominee. I will -be looking them up when means extra work. But, then, so not AlcoaX was one of the many picture of the snow-white Cava­ I get ashore. > Will likely be up FALL GUY does picket duty and other ships in the harbor that acquired lier, as shown above. in New York before long. Finally, out of desperation, one things we rush to do when our a temporary coat of white. ' Later, when Bill Champlin, AB guy will probably take the post Union is in a beef. The Ship Anthony Robinson Morning after the heavy fall, because he feels ashamed that Delegate job is important to camera enthusiast Glen Vinson, on the Cavalier, was shown the Independence. Mo. every single member and the ever on the alert for an Artie photo, he gently waved it aside. (Ed. Note: Robinson's letter organization. scene, emerged from his comfort­ Said Bill: A good Ship Delegate makes able niche in the New York Hall "I know all about it. I shoveled was turned over to Brother a tremendous contribution to his recreation room and plowed most of that stuff off the decks." Lykke. His answer appears be­ own and the Union's welfare. low). He gives it prestige. He helps cut down on beefs, he makes To Anthony Robinson: > things smoother aboard ship. He In answer to your question wins respect for himself, his about commimist infiuence in the brothers and his Union froni AVC, I believe that the outcome those we deal with. over a dozen or two times. To the Editor: of the elections at the national Let's change our attitudes and convention in Milwaukee gives The Marine Hospital here :in take this job when it's given to I'm writing. to let my friends Kirkwood, Missoiuri, is a fine the best picture. us. Let's do it right and win and shipmates know that I'm institution. They have some .ex­ respect from the bunch outside The communists and fellowof our Union. And let's show well and out of the hospital. I cellent doctors, especially Doc­ travellers had their -own slate of we're worthy of the confidence was discharged last week. I feel tor Elliot—he really knows his national officers but did not sue- / which our "brothers have placed much better though a little stuff. The nurses, too, were^tops. ceed in getting one of their can-< in us by doing our very best to weak. We did all right for recreation. didates elected to any office, as do the job right. They had me under the knife The hospital is equipped with the non-communist IndependentRaymond Duhrkopp, Oiler for a bladder ailment and fol­ television, and the Red Cross Progressivc'slate won all the way lowing the operation I hiccuped provided us with tickets and down the line, clearly showing for nine days. During my stay transportation to fights and that the AVC majority wants no RAYMOND DUHRKOPP I lost 32 pounds and can't seem shows two or three times a week. part of the commies. > to gain it back. At the moment I'm flkt broke out of all the Union brothers Per (Whitey) Lykke One of the highspots of my and waiting for my $20 a week present no one shows any enconfinement was reading the to tide me over until. I get a thusiam. LOG. Thanks a million for send­ job. After a few weeks of work To the Editor: 0, This failure on the part of ing it to me. In my ward was out here I'll be on my way many members to hold up their I have wanted to write to the another Seafarer. Together we back to New York to take a end'of the Union's work at sea, is LOG for some time but am just read the LOG and then passed ship, so I'll see you then. damaging to the Union's pres- getting around to it. I want to it around for everyone to read. tige and definitely hurts the par- thank the Editor of the LOG for Each copy was read over and David A. SiaaSeld tictilar crew's position aboard putting out a fine newspaper. I sh^. Among the licensed per-1 have been here for eight months f•N^i^el- aboard ships where this and have not missed an issue J^et. is the case, there is scorn for Nearly every time I go into a this display.- Those of the offi- bar down here I run into SIU cers who are good union qpien' men. By H. G. WOLOWITZ ^ shake their heads and deplore | As to what I do in this neck of lack of responsibility among the woods: I worked here before 'the crew. I went to sea and early last year It was the night before Christ­ And what have I got to show, Wish for a bottle to try Those who are against us wel- decided to come back for awhile, forget. Here today and then away, mas. come this sign as a weakness l have a good job as a mechanic Five thousand miles at sea. I'm forever on the go. among crewmen and are glad to at an airfield here. It is nice but The guys were in the messroom. And once you make a trip to see that their job of pushing us I like the sea better and will -i-Of course, bicluding me. ' ' sea. around is made easier. They're probably return to my first love It gets you in its grip. like it glad we don't have a guy who's soon. has me, _ * We aU agreed what fools we enthusiastic' about being Ship if any of the fellows I sailed And when you try to break w*i*. Delegate and backed by the with would like to drop me a Being at sea instead of with away. crew 100 per cent. line or look me up v/hile coming D's hard to do. I'm here her, ' If we are to stand up for the through, my address is Box 624, Missing fte many things to be say. protection of - our shipboard Curundu, Canal Zone. That's my ' had ashore: So, all you would-jie eailor>« rights, we must demand respect, address here at Albrook Field. If Friends, a family and pleasure Christmas Day—rpr any day-^Just take a tip from me: ' ;; .^nd one way to get this respect time is short, I can be . reached galore. It's all the same-at sea, ~ Do :all your travelling on good ll^ is by sticking together and hav- by phone at 81-4197. dry land a capable Union man as our David C. Dial Now, I've been: to sea fear quite You woxh an0 sweat, ours* and freL • And never, neyeir foiKithe sea. p^kesman at sea. We should Canal a! few I Missouri Marine Hospital Shows How It Can Done Retired Member Hankers For Sea Log-A-Rkythms ft Sailor's ftdvlce W-yim:.' • y !| �' ». •( '' '?" ' TBM SEAFARERS LOG i^day, S&nxijtY 23, IMB AERIAL MISSION • Posting Of Agreements Applauded wsmmmmMm mm Members See Many Benefits Accruing (Editor's Note: The agreements which have been recently printed up in the form of foc'sle cards and which are already being placed aboard ships have evoked much favorable comment among the membership. The feeling that it would be of great use to all hands prompted the Union to make this shipboard innovation. Suggestions bearing on this and other Union matters applicable to the general welfare are earnestly solicited by the SIU. Below are some of the comments received by the LOG in regard to the new foc'sle card agreement.) P»i immii k i»5 mm mm i* Keep Working Rules In Focus At All Times Vid Philipis, AB, makes an interesting subject as he goes about white-leading some wires aboard the SS Joliet Victory,, Robin. Lines ship. Photo was made by his shipmate. Leonard Southwood, on a recent trip to South and East Africa. To the Editor: Zack Taylor Lads Bucking North Winds In Their BVDs To the Editor: Page Eleven In Warmer Duys This is from Narvik, Norway— 200 miles north|of the Arctic circle. The ship is the SS Zacharias Taylor and she has a Flori­ da crew with Florida-style cloth­ ing in a place where there is no sun, plenty of ice and a heap of North pole weather. We arrived here Dec. 26 and we will stay here for awhile— maybe freeze in. I think it's a dirty trick to send a Florida crew to the North Pole to see Santa Claus. The deck winches are going night day to keep them from freezing. The galley stove stack freezes at night and we are un­ able to start a fire going. Smoke flows through the ship for hours. The boys that change watches have to wait to get the heavy clothing from the boy getting off watch. We were not supplied for a trip to the North Pole. We will also run short of stores. There are signs of it already. From Eskimo land, the crew of the Zacharias Taylor sends Sea­ "Uncle Olio" Preussler, who son's Greetings to all hands. reports from Narvik, Norway, "Uncle Otlo" Preussler that he and the other boys siboard the Zack Taylor are Fisher Ames Lads practically living on an ice Had Time Of Their floe, as he appeared in less Lives In Piraeus frigid times. We're running To the Editor: this picture of him in front of the capitol building in Just have to let the Brothers know of the wonderful trip we Havana in . the hopes he of the Fisher Ames are making. and the rest of the tempo­ Our first port of call was Piraeus, rary Eskimos will be warmed Greece. I want to take this op­ by the sight of it. He was on portunity to let the rest of the. the Seatrain Havana at the time. SIU know the pitfalls of this evil port. Brothers, if you want to have Hatgimisios Family the time of your life and your Thanks SIU Men pocketbook can stapd the-strain, ' grab the first scovy heading for To the Editor: Piraeus. As soon as you land make a bee-line for John Bull's My family and I express our sincere gratitude to the SIU Bar. It is in an easy-to-reach loca­ members in Baltimore, Md., for the floral wreath they sent to tion along the waterfront. If you the funeral services of my wife, want to drink, go to John Bull's. who passed away Dec. 9, 1947. I If you want wine, women and don't know their names but their song, go to John Bull's. If you voluntary contributions were are hungry for a SEAFARERS deeply appreciated. LOG, John Bull l^as an ample supply in his bar. It's a wonder­ Theodoros Hatgimisios ful place. and family Crew of Fisher Ames Philadelphia I think the foc'sle card with the Isthmian and freighter agree­ ment is okay in many respects. At keeps the working rules in focus at all times. You don't have to knock over your gear every time you want to look up a clause to see if you know your agreement. It makes it unnecessary to hunt all over the ship for an agreement when first boarding a vessel. 'Above all, it creates a good im­ pression to men first coming into the Union, that these SIU mem­ bers know their business. It is our peacetime sign of "alert" that will keep these ships SIU. W. J. Brady Settling Of Beefs To Be Speeded Up To the Editor: With the introduction of the new foc'sle cards, the era of con­ fusion which is the result of no one being able to find a copy of he agreement when a beef comes up, is at an end. The new cards place the agree­ ment at each member's fingertips. In my opinion, the new cards are a great improvement we have needed for a long time. Jack Farfrihen Eliminates Confusion To the Editor: * I think it is a very good idea to post the Isthmian agreements in messhalls and foc'sles of all ships. That way everyone knows the score. By not having these agree­ ments posted it causes much con­ fusion. This way when you want to know something, you don't have to bother the Dele­ gate. It makes everything more convenient for all hands. Nicholas Brancato Will Simplify Problem, Aid Overtime Beefs To the Editor: I think it would be a good idea to have a copy of our agreement posted in the messhall of each ship so that a lot of running around and uncertainty can be avoided. , In some -ships there have been cases where the latest agreement was not had by everyone and some of the fellows were in doubt as to whether a job was overtime or not. If a copy of the agreement were posted in the messhall it would make things much simpler and in some cases the fellows would get overtime they were not sure of. If the agreement were placed on the messhall it could not be lost or misplaced as the regular phamplets are so often. John Seyfert Held Trouble-Saver For All Delegates To the Editor: The new SIU Foc'sle card agreement just came off the press. You should see it in the New York hall on the third deck. The size is twenty-two by thirtyfive inches. It has everything every SIU member should know. The patrolmen will place these foc'sles cards on all SIU ships when they go aboard to sign on and payoff the ships. They will post these cards iri all crew's messhalls and passageways. These foc'sle-card agreements are for all Brothers to read and in this way save the delegates a lot of trouble on all SIU ships. It will further enlighten the members, those who are the old-, timers and those who have newly-joined the SIU, in regards to various sections of the agree­ ment. If any members fail to see these foc'sle cards on the ships they should go to the near­ est SIU Hall and request a few. Brothers, post these agreement cards in the messhalls and the most convenient place for all hands to see it, read it and in this way know the agreement the right way. Rocky Benson Are Improvement Over Booklet Forms To Ihtf Editor: I was very pleased to know this morning that manifests of the agreement will be posted in the messhalls df all SIU ships. Up until now they were pub­ lished in small books which are easily lost or mislaid, often when most needed. From now on it will be easy to check on the agreement when­ ever a doubt or a dispute arises. Whoever came up with the idea certainly deserves a vote of thanks. Nick DeSantos Saigon Customs Go For American Tobacco, SS Steel King Seafarer Warns Brothers To the Editor: of exchange 35 piastres to $1.00 was their only hope. They made the change and paid the fine. In American money they shelled out $470, a lot of dough but a long way from. $2,314. Not satisfied to take this haul and leave the ship alone, the If you're anxious to build up the financial reserve of the French Customs in Saigon, Mal­ ayan Straits, do as some of the men board the Steel King did. Unsuspecting of trouble, we put into Saigon. Some of the, rellows hadn't bothered to de­ clare their cigarettes and had rAW - AKJ I them stashed away in their lockers. Suddenly the French Customs swooped down on us, shook down the ship and confiscated 162 car­ tons of cigarettes. Before the shock wore off the fellows found themselves faced with fines of 100 piastres a carton. . At the official rate of exchange, 7 pias­ tres to $1, they owed the French Government $2,314 in American currency. The guys almost went into a Custqms boys stopped the crew dead faint when they came up at the gate and searched them. with the 2 Grand figure. They If they had any American money could almost see themselves it was taken; if they were in a swinging a sledge hammer on a good mood they tuined .the men rock pile. back to the ship. SHELLED IT OUT When we hit New York this With a bit of quick figuring jweek, v/e warned the oncoming they decided the unofficial rate cre^ of the pitfalls of Saigon. This is my mean.s of passing tha tip along to all members. If you have cigarettes when hitting Saigon by all means de­ clare them or hide them welL" Working a trip for the French Government isn't my favorite; charity. (Name Withheld) SS Steel King On Overtime To insure payment, all claims for overtime must bo turned in to the heads of de­ partments no later than 72 hours following the comple­ tion of the overtime work. As soon as the penalty work is done, a record should be given to the Department head, and one copy held by the man doing the job. In addition the depart­ mental delegates should check on all overtime sheets 72 hour before the ship makes port. - u �FcU^ itmu^ TH E S EAPARER S L O G Pasrii Twelve IT WAS FAIR SAILING ON THE NAMPA (Rie 'Duke' Doffs His White Cap To All Seafarers Lacking Savvy: Schutz To the Editor: In a previous issue of the LOG (Jan. 9) Brother Margavy said in a letter to the editor that he'd like some discussion on his proposal for setting up' a sort of qualifications committee, in order to make certain each man who shipped in a rating was com­ petent for the job. - Well, I'll get right to the point. It is a policy of ovur Union to help each other out whenever it is necessary—and this applies to all sorts of legitimate instance^ 'Here we're concerned with what Brother Margavy speaks of: rat­ ing qualifications. - For example, if a brother should come aboard a ship and he doesn't know how to oil Diesel engines because he had never done the job before, we should pitch in and explain it and show him how it's done. He'd very easily be able to perform the job then. tnought he should make an effort to improve himself. We gave him a chance. The guy was sincwe and by the end of the voyae, he was excellent. Not one complaint could be made against his cooking. He improved 100 percent. Brothers, I believe in giving a guy a chance, a second chance if necessary. Brother Margavy asked for discussion and I tried to give my best on the subject. To the Editor: This is the first letter I have written since the New Year came around. The SIU-SUP went a long way in the 1947 Victory March. So let's start out for a new record this January 1948. You hear a lot of members talking about which is the better union and who's doing the most on the labor front. Each union is cutting for the workingman's goal. We are all battling for the same goal. Some guys go around popping off about this Agent or that Patrolman. (However, when you see the fellow at the next Union meeting he is either sitting back sleeping or not saying a word.) This kind of talk will hurt. This is just what the commies in the. NMU want to hear so they can say we are fighting among o.urselves. Personally, I have always tried, to help a younger Union Brother, teaching him what job actions, really mean.. But some kid will leak out the word that SIU or SUP is the better. "Oh, I'm OS oh the so-and-so ship," he'll say, ' and give his opinion. I tell him quick that all that stuff is bunk. We have a fine Union of SIUSUP men. We have a damned good rank-and-file. And no mat­ ter what comes, we will take it. So; gang, let's steer steady as she goes. However, I'm only one of many. I ^hope others will write to the LOG about this proposal, also, or bring it up at the next meeting. Frank Schultz BROTHERS HELPED , I for one have picked up much this way and have been able to - put what I've learned from help­ ful brothers into action right away. I have gone aboard ship, where I have had to do some. tlung I was not familiar with but j!: , after a little help from others I was doing it as well as though I had known how all along. Any guy who is interested in doing his job right can get along in the same manivar. If a man has his time in, I believe he should get his endorsement. We should continue that way. If he needs a little help, I think his Union brothers should give it to him, especially if he is anxious to learn and improve his capabilities on a job. - ^ I repeat that if a man has the time in, he should get the en­ dorsement for the next higher fating he is entitled to. You would be surprised at the num­ ber of brothers that would have to start sailing as Wiper, Messi 'itian and OS, if Brother Margavy's proposal were adopted; . i4hd many of these men are ca­ pable in higher ratings. Per­ haps they are just not good at answering questions in test form. Maybe some little thing they have never, had to do aboard ship 5^uld be in the -qualification 'fest, ft wDuld they be dfenied the rating? C 1-don't mean that we should ; ofofget . all about those brothers " w Yhearis, no. If one of these makes V a trip as an Oiler and he doesn't know his job, then allow him to the trip but if he doesn't rig^rove and know more at the end of the trip, you can bring him iip on charges. But I DO NOT J MEAN THE 99 YEAR CLUB! I mean have him sail at the next lower rating until it is estab­ lished that he knows his job. ; CITES EXPERIENCE • 4--; It may take some brothers a L year, others hardly any time at all. That is up to the committee. Recently on a ship I was on, we had guy in the galley deparlment v-ho no one of .us thought was a gapablei cook. We told him- he suld sail in that capacity bnt We Described as a "sailor's dream." a recent coastwise trip of the Nampa Victory, Waterman, took the vessel to Tampa, Miami, various Gulf ports and Havana. Top right—the crew digs into a farewell dinner tendered by the Stewards Department. From the looks on the fellows* faces, the galley force was one popular bunch.In photo left. William Doran, OS, puts the cards out for Deck Maintenance man "Tennesee" to cut. Place is the Gunners' Mess. The trio at right, having shed shirts, soak up the sungiving vitamins. No names were enclosed but they're identified as AB. Bosun and Fireman. All photos are credited to crewmember Chuck Busquet, OS. Duke Himler. SUPSS Fori Erie Gashoufids Get Gate At Southport Sign-On; Seafarer Sees Injury To Renegotiations -And Keep 'Em Up** Whew! Glad I got all that off create overtime which is illegi­ my chest. timate. A Merry Christmas to all at PEANUTS! CIGARS! WAR IS OVER home and at sea. (Ed. Note: The We left Fernandina and went Brother's letter reached us a The war is over. Companies little late, but his kind wishes are up against keen competition to Savannah. There we took on are still in order as kind wishes with South American and Euro­ a cargo of peanuts and tobacco pean lines operating with low for Rotterdam. Then we went always are.) wage scales. Our companies niu§t to Wilmington, North Carolina, •Speaking for the crew of the make make money. The more for timbers and left there Decem­ Southport, I can assure you we they make the-better otu: chances ber 10. are looking forv/ard to an en­ are to make more. Above all, Everything has gone smoothly joyable time this Christmas. it's job insurance. '. And nobody with the exception of the Deck The Stewards Department has Department. They feel that the uixJertaken to. satisfy the inner knows what the traffic will bear Chief Mate gives too many direct better than our officials. man beyond the comfortable Therefore, inside the structural orders. limits of his capacity. They have been used to work­ To begin at the beginning, we limits of our agreement, let us ing with the Bosuri, and he, in crewed up in Baltimore, then do a real seaman's job. turn," has been accustomed -to We have many men seeking to sailed to Fernandinafof 2,000 tons using his own. judgment as to of phosphate. It might be well join oxur ranks; because we have what work-each man should do. to mefition right here that three the best wages and conditions in On this point, I won't venture men- Were rejected—rejected by the world. Let us work to have an opinion as I have to live with the. crew—in Baltimore for re­ companies -seek our Union be­ these guys., at least another 20 porting on the ship drunk and cause iWe will >have the best sea­ days. raising hell in general. The worst men in the wodd. A meeting was called at one of it is they were all three full The job of doing this. Brother, p.m. December 14. E. H. Jeffrey is not up ,to -the other fellow. book members. was elected chaiman and the Why in the world does this It's strictly a personal proposi­ choice was a happy one. With type of man brag about being a tion. an iron hand in the Velvet glove, full book and use that to cover Still another thing: In the old he ran a firm but friendly meet­ his ignorance of his job, his lazi­ days we used to get plenty of ing. An hour and five minutes ness, his drunkeness and general discipline, most of it harsh and with not one minute of boredom. unjust. The first thing the disorderly conduct? The North Atlantic is not Union did was to-take most of I believe it would be a better friendly at this timejof year. She thing for a man to ask himself this power away from the bared her teeth a few times, if the Union could be proud of Masters. but, as always, it could have Now we must not forget that him. been worse. Another thing: We have -the this protection covers some char­ Once again, the boys on the best bargaining committee in the acters who would, be a disgrace Soudiport send greetings and the U. S. A., our contracts prove it. to any organization, . and who hope d^at this new -year will be Why, then, do some of our cause trouble and grief for, any the best you ever had. members endanger the efforts of crew who is unfortunate enough ' George Reach •' our Officials by setting them­ to have them. These we must eliminate or discipline in such a :-8hl^ Delegate selves up- as individual bargain­ manner as "ta make iihem change 'SB Southport . ing ajkents? This they do every time [they try tOH pad, chisel or their"ways. To the Editor: ^ -i IW8 This hold-up was never re­ ported. Taken aboard the Gov­ ernor Graves, two crewmen identified as Shorty and Slins put on an act for cameraman Clete W. Clark. In case you're confused, that's Shorty with the equalizer. " Attention Members!. All applications for -xmemployment insurance in New; York City must be made through the offices at 277 CanaP Btreet, in­ stead of the District offices, an formerly. •t ' •I iI �Friday. January 23, 1848 TBE SEAFARERS LOG Page Thirleen Coast Transportation Rule Defended; Korenblatt Cites History Of Beefs By MAX KORENBLATT (Ed. Note: Brother Korenblatt, a longtime member of the SUP who has been sailing for 25 years, is well known to the members of the SIU as an extremely aclive rank-and-filer. His record as a participant in SIU-SUP beefs is familiar to most seamen, although he probably is best known "as Co-Chairman of the 1946 General Strike Committee in New York.) A short while back, there appeared in the LOG an article by Brother William J. Jones regarding his aching callouses which were caused, it seems, by travelihg from the West Coast back to the East Coast by train after paying off in a Pacific port. If you have the space, may I submit the following historical, if not completely scholarly, essay in rebuttal. Not too long ago, crews on American flag ships signed wide open articles that had a column for the monthly wages, which were very low, and the printed stipulation that the ship would pay the man off "in a final port of discharge in the U. S." There were no riders attached to offer any additional information or protection to the crew of any kind. When riders were attached, by company request, they were items dealing with the conduct of the crew and elaboration of work to be done duidng the voyage arid on the day of payoff. After completion of a voyage, many a ship paid its crew off in some port far removed from the port 6f engagement or sign-on. Some of the crew remained aboard, others got off—but nobody was given trans­ portation in the form of either a ticket or cash. RODE RODS If a seaman wished to go to some other port, he usually thumbed his way and walked, or rode a box car. Like many other injustices that burdened him down, this lack of protection caused many a blister and callous, and introduced many a seaman to some local hoosegow as a vagrant as he threaded his way along highway and railroad track. . The first transportation guarantee in writing for seamen was incorporated in the agreements between the ship operators and unions on the Pacific Coast that ended a 96-day. strike on February 4, 1937. penses. Some seamen agreed to accept a few dollars and waive further claim for transportation allowances as a condition for remaining aboard for another trip. The Pacific Coast unions squared this by gaining for their members the choice of Pullmans with subsist­ ence or a cash equivalent. of men on the beach, the men paying off being, in better shape to face a temporary slump. Every maritime union has a set of rules by which the members agree to conduct routine business within the confines of the union. Each one may have rules which differ slightly from those of other outfits. Dif­ As more unions and more seamen became involved, the problem became greater than ever, because the ship-operating fraternity really turned to on the job of jerking seamen aroimd. More beefs led to further negotiation in an attempt to set up the machinery to provide for a uniform style of hanging all transporta­ tion cases no matter what the company or what the port. COUNTER ARGUMENTS With varying degrees of success, the various unions over a period of years beefed and tried to eliminate all trickery and subterfuge on the part of the operators. Quite often, the operators' fraternity attempted to do away with transportation benefits entirely because, as they put it, "A real seamen is at home in any part." Very early in 1946, the first of several hectic con­ ferences were held in New York at which were seated spokesmen for the War Shipping Administration, the Treasury Department, the MFOW, and the MCS, to­ gether with Morris Weisberger and Max Korenblatt of the SUP, and J. P. Shuler, Joe Algina and Robert Matthews' of the SIU, Atlantic and Gulf District. Captain Devlin, WSA representative, and the lawyers from Washington introduced arguments to prove that, merely because articles were terminated in a different geographical area from the one in which a crew shipped or signed on, did not mean that all the crew members were entitled to transportation because not all the crew members actually went back to such ports. These gentlemen pointed out that some seamen re­ mained aboard ship or rejoined the ship from the union hall, while others remained in the payoff port until they joined another ship or moved or; to some intermediate port. Countering this argument, the union spokesmen maintained that, when articles were terminated and a crew paid off, each member was legally and all other ways through with a ship. If there was a shortage of manpower and a few of the crew were willing to remain on the ship or rejoin the ship in order to help the union fill out the crew rather than let the ship lie at the dock because of under-manning, there was no reason why these men should forfeit travel money as a condition for making another trip on the same ship. Moreover, they argued, what a seaman did with his money ashore was strictly his own business. BIG BLOWOFF, 1946 ferences of opinion account for these variations, and in the final analysis it is the various memberships which make the rules. As we all know, when members of the Pacific District of the SIU are up on the Lakes, or on the Atlantic and Gulf coast, they will be guided by rules and regulations in effect in the district area in which they find themselves. When a Lakes or A & G mem*, her is on the Pacific Coast, he automatically is covered by the rules in effect out there. 10-YEAR PRACTICE It apparently has been an excellent practice, because members from different districts <;an present their beefs, have them handled, register and ship out of halls maintained in all major ports by the SIU of North America. With a few^ minor difficulties that has been the practice for over ten years. Apparently ^here have been no true hardships visited upon memL;:rs of any district. If there had been, the membership would have changed the rules. Brother Jones, in his article in the LOG, mentioned that he received transportation money on the Ponce de Leon and was forced off the ship. When the crew was signed on, an SUP majority joined the vessel. (In passing, let rne say that if a crew shipped on a West Coast ship in an A & G port the majority would be. A & G members.) Despite a transportation payoff on the Atlantic Coast, the same crewmen were permitted to stay aboard if they wished. Some did. ' Now Jones came across country and joined the same ship. He fears that the ship may again pay off on the Pacific Coast and hopes he will not be forced to get off.' He does not relish any more cross-country trips on As a result of many efforts to arrive at a solution, Pullmans because he gets callouses. I sincerely hope much steam was generated and let loose. Finally an ^ that he does not have any moi-e and that the anguish improved rider was drawn up and attached to articles. caused by previous trips has abated. But the persistent attempts of the operators' agents to However, if he must again leave a ship on the West chisel brought on the blow-off that tied up many ships Coast, it is recommended that he stay out there, go in various ports. The transportation problem, like many other evils up to the hall where there is equal registration and imposed upon seamen, was only partly solved but it The protective riders we have today are a result of years of beefing. There undoubtedly will be more had to be solved the hard way. Seamen were given a measure of protection and beefing in the future. The SUP, like all other maritime unions, from time a guarantee in the event that a ship was diverted, transferred, wrecked, sunk, sold from under him, laid to time amends, modifies, changes or adds to the regu­ up, or in the event the articles expired, or in the event lations that are referred to as the "Coastwise Shipping " of other fates, which might befall a crew or a ship Rules." This is done when the SUP membership thinks there necessitating a termination of articles, with the ci-ew being paid off in some port far removed from the orie is something wrong and wishes to eliminate bickering among members ashore and afloat. At regular meet­ from which the ship sailed originally. ings in all branches via motion or resolution and OWNERS TRICKY through coastwise action, the membership decides There were constantly recurring beefs which resulted whether some addition to or change in the coastwise from attempted chiseling on the part of companies rules is desirable. In that way, the SUP in 1937 which did everything possible to avoid .making good adopted the rules that a crew receiving transportation the transportation due crewmembers. The cumpaiiies would leave the ship and that a new crew would be shipping for him out of the SUP (as there is equal, sought out all technicalities, legal and other, in an dispatched. shipping for me or any other SUP man in any A & G hall—subject to local branch rules). effort to humbug seamen out of w'hat was rightfully HERE'S WHY theirs. As more crews became entitled to these Brother Jones hopes that the transportation payoff benefits, the companies found more tricks to pull on The SUP has adhered to that rule for many reasons, rule on the West Coast will be changed because he some of which are offei-ed her: the unsuspecting seamen. finds it inconvenient and because he gets callouses. ! 1. To keep the records clear in case of a beef in In cases where an entire crew demanded transpor­ A few member's of the Pacific District occasionally •- - JJ tation, they were handed non-transferrable orders on which a shipowner attempts to eliminate transportation voice their opinions of certain A & G rules. That, some bus outfit or on a railroad for a coach ride. If payoffs. however, is no reason for such rules to be changed. \ "ti'man did not use his order or ticket, perhaps he sold 2. To permit a crew, getting off to compete with men There are very definite reasons why each of the two ashore for jobs off the board and rejoin the sanie ship districts adopted the rules by which it goes. i( back for a few dollars. 'J * ! ;l as had happened many, many times. In other cases, men who got off a ship had to return It is hoped that Brother Jones and others will accept 3. To benefit the members as a whole during a this little document in the friendly spirit in»which it to the sign-on port and appear in person at the cbmpany office to claim cash to cover his traveling ex- • shipping slump when, the new jobs will ease the strain is offered. �•?'rv;'.?-;-'y.TV» V'. ,'.i,->y."' Page Fourteen i • THE SEAFARERS LOC Friday. January 23. 1948 Does The Sea Beckon To You? ships of other nations have just as much recreation on less money. Editor's note; Tho following article was written by Going to sea is not quite as easy to do as one would a man who knows what life at sea is all about, Because a ship guarantees board and lodging is no imagine, or rather as simple as some think it is. something which is quite apparent from his keen reason not to build up a little nest egg for a rainy There is more to being a seaman than having a understanding of all its aspects. Men already com­ day, and for the time you will be on the beach desire to go "sailing, sailing, over the bounding main." mitted to a career of sailing will enjoy his simple between ships. It is almost, a tradition among seamen to hit the A seaman's job is a highly skilled trade. The day truths. Those who have recently turned t.o as sea­ when bleary-eyed derelicts were shipped from crimp men should profit by his advice. Originally published first water-front honky-tonk they come to after a halls is a thing of the past, and the lusty era when in "The Atlantian," it is reprinted with the magazine's long voyage. It is considered a part of going to sea. But today seamen don't spend all of their time in shanghaiing was the usual way a ship's crew was permission. dives. recruited can only be encountered now in oldtime tales Going to sea ^ a very broadening, productive edu­ of the sea. persona hon grata, you will bewail the day you cation. The seaman travels to interesting and fascin­ The maritime industry is big business and should ating ports throughout the world—^ports that some went to sea. be recognized as such. And the seamen who man the people save for a lifetime to acquire enough money • Learning to .be a skilled seaman is not simple, ships of America's Merchant Marine must be efficient to visit. And there is much to see beyond "Charlie's'li?:^ '1': regardless of which of the three departments you as any other group of highly trained workers. or "Joe's Place" if the seamen will just look for it. choose—deck, engine, or stewards. A mod.ern merchant ship and its cargo represents FOUGHT A WAR TOO You not only have to learn your specific job an investment of several millions of dollai'S. to the There are seamen active in the American Merchant shipping company. It goes without saying that no thoroughly, but you have to learn the way of ships Marine tolday who were there at the beginning of company, with any sense, is going to trust such an and the men aboard them. investment to men who are greenhorns or apprentice If you choose the deck department you will have the war; when a tugboat was all the Nayy could as­ seamen. to be content to stand the loneliness of jiight lookout sign as a protecting escort, and when ships were being Every ship must have a full complement of trained duty. There will be no one but you on the dark, sunk faster than they could be built, and crude oil |! i men aboard. And to be trained takes a long time. The lonely fo'csle head at night. And when your eyes mixed with American seamen's blood fouled the experienced seamen knows ships like you know your start playing tricks on you after staring into the shore line of this continent. These men are proud of their ships and their lost own home, and he is familiar with the whimsies and unlimited darkness of an empty sea for hours, you " caprices of the sea. will have to learn not to spontaneously yell "ship on mates and they take great pride in their calling. They fire off the starboard bow" when you see the blazing are, to some extent, clannish and resent a pewcomer I LONG. LEAN YEARS reflection of the Northern Lights for the first time aboard ship telling them how he would do this, or I;: All are men who have spent long, lean, hard years in your life far over the horizon. do that. Most of these oldtimers have forgotten more '^learning their trade. Many served on "hell" ships If you are in the black gang you will have to be about the sea than the newcomer will ever know. under bucko mates and heat-maddened engineers. Being a seaman, unlike other professions, is a life willing to stand the often nauseating odor of hot oil The top seamen of today were the Ordinary Sea­ deep own in the bowels of the ship. You will have to where your home and your work are combined. men and Coal Passers of yesterday. But, having what balance yourself carefully as you walk across slippery When you are "off watch," you are still on the ship. it takes to make real seamen, they stuck to their floor-plates when the ship rolls and pitches like some­ You can't "get away from it all" at anytime you calling and climbed up the long ladder of heart thing alive in order to keep from breaking your neck, choose. There are no night clubs to break the monot­ breaks and broken backs until today the ships of In the Stewards department you will have to listen ony. It's simply on watch and off watch. the American Merchant Marine, and the conditions to gripes and beefs about the food, no matter how But, thanks to seamen's organizations, conditions aboard them, are the finest in the world. aboard American ships are the finest 'in the world. good or bad it is, without a comeback. And you will And these seamen, not the shipping companies, are have to be able to pour coffee in a cup instead of The food is excellent and the quarters comfortable. . responsible for the metamorphsis from the Merchant down the neck of your shipmates when a sudden With very few exceptions the day of the dark,glory Marine of old to that of today. These are the men "big grden one" makes your ship lurch until the holes and vermin infested living quarters are over. Quarters today are clean and airy, and there are many, :ir around whom the American Merchant Marine grew. "gunnels" are under water. conveniences that were only dreamed about a few Many landlubbers haVe -the illusion that just any­ CARDINAL SINS short years ago. one can go to sea; that all they have to do is pack a iSt, The wage scales are high, and seamen's rights are sea-bag and hustle aboard some ship. Nothing could Shipboard conduct is another very important con­ be further from the-truth, or more fantastic. sideration to the men who want to go to sea. You protected by the organization to which he belongs. Since the war the United States Coast Guard has In the first place there are many men and boys must respect your shipmates if you want them to had quite a bit to do with t^e Merchant Marine. who want to go to sea, but who are simply not adapt­ respect you. ! The glorious tradition that has always been asso­ able to life aboard ship. When these incompetents do A cardinal sin aboard ship is to display a lack of ciated with the Coast Guard has become somewhat manage to locate a berth, twenty years of sailing will consideration for others. stiU be insufficient for them to learn to distinguish When entering your quarters you always remember dimmed in the eyes of merchant seamen since they ' starboard from port, and they never seem able to that the off-watch is sleeping or resting. You are continue to exercise certain of their wartime allocated remember to spit leeward. supposed to haye enough sense not to resort to the prerogatives over merchant seamen. From the moment the bow lines are let go until they practice of hog calling, or loudly boasting of your During the war this was, of course, necessary but are made fast again most of these characters are sea­ now that the war is over many feel that the Coast conquests in the last port while your mates are trying i fe sick; forever getting underfoot and in the hair of the to sleep. And don't come aboard drunk at all hours Guard should have no more jurisdiction over the real seamen aboard trying to do their job. You have of the night, imagining you are Caruso reincarnated. Merchant Marine than it has over the Army or Navy. In time of war the combined services of a nation ' to have the sea in your blood. Naturally, there is no place aboard ship where an To make a success at sea it is necessary to be genu­ exhibitionist is welcome. Occasionally one does man­ must cooperate, but with the victory there is no vital reason why this should continue. inely fond of the life it offers. This thing of wanting age to get aboard, but is usually spotted at once. to make a couple of "cruises" just for the glamor These characters, generally boasting one of the low­ CLEAN AND BIG and adventure that is supposed to be attached to it est ratings, are the jerks who delight in going ashore In applying for membership in one of these mari­ is ridiculous. in high-pressure, gold-encrusted caps—the more gold time organizations care should be taken to choose Could you board one of America's transcontinental braid they can get on the cap the better they like it. one that is free from internal strife, politics and cor- ^ trains and take the place of one of the crew just Even though they have no right or authority to ruption. because you wanted to cross the continent in this wear such caps they manage to do so, even if they There are several, depending upon what part of the manner? have to sneak the cap ashore and put it on in some country you are in,and which department you belong gin mill. to, that are excellent. Thejje are also several of no MUST QUALIFY It is a blessing that these would-be "big shots" are consequence. . ^ Certainly you couldn't. The same holds true in in the minority—a blessing to the ship, the regular Today a career at sea should be as much desired •respect to a ship. seamen, and, the maritime organization that placed as any career ashore;. Promotion is entirely up to the ^^~To go to sea you have to have a seaman's identifi­ them aboard the ship. seaman himself. cation papers issued by the government, and these If he is • adaptable to the sea he can climb to the Another requirement of the newcomer to the sea papers are not handed out indiscriminately. is his conduct while in a foreign port. A seaman's top. But it takes diligence and perservance to be­ You have to prove that you are physically and men­ conduct is a reflection on him, his ship, his ship­ come the master of his own ship. tally qualified to go to sea and, in some instances, mates, and his country. The sea is not for softies or tough guys, or is it you even have to show proof that you will have a Just because he is an American seaman from a a place for trouble makers. The largest ship afloat job before these papers will be issued to you. Finger­ wonderful American ship does not give him license is too small for an agitator. prints and photographs are required to obtain your to be a show-off. Peoples of foreign lands don't like The sea is clean and big and the men who follow i papers. showoffs anymore than people at home, and they can it must be just as clean and big. There is lib place Naturally, there has to be a beginning, as in all detect them just as quickly. aboard ship for petty squabbles and fancied griev­ \ other trades. New men are hired as Wipers in the ances. WORLD TRAVELERS JpSigine department. Ordinary seamen in the deck The crew is the heart and pulse of a ship—^with­ epartment, and messmen in the Stewards department. You can't push people around anywhere and get out a good crew a ship is just so much useless steel; Most first trippers get their start through a bona- away with it for long. If you attempt to do so in an inanimate object without a heart. fide seamen's brotherhood. However, seamen's or­ some foreign ports your mates may have to carry . Aboard ship is the one place in the world where ganizations, like the government, will not indiscrimi­ you back to your ship as a result of running into " you can be completely alone even though your ship­ nately accept everyone who gets a "yen" to go to sea. someone that doesn't push. mates are all around you. But, providing j/ou can qualify and indicate that In many ports American seamen are considered You can find peace and quiet through the long hours you are cut out for the sea, they will soon ascertain chumps because they are easy spenders. Dock front of the night on the quiet deck of a ship at sea; a this and probably accept you on trial. They may even leeches and parasites will cling to them like the quiet and peace of a type all its own. locate a ship for you. barnacles that cling to their ship's bottom. And to a If you still believe you are cut out for the sea, and If you are successful in getting aboard ship, and great extent this circumstance is wholly the fault if you are successful in obtaining the necessary pa­ conduct yourself in a seaman-like manner when you of the seaman himself. pers and in getting aboard ship, you will be able to do get aboard, the oldtimers in the crew will more American seamen draw the highest wages of any discover the first pight at sea whether or not you than do their part in teaching you, and helping you seamen in the world, but just because they do can make a go of it. to become a seaman. shouldn't mean they have to emulate Santa Glaus in If you are not certain that no other calling can But if you are a' wise guy or a would-be sea-lawyer," every port. attract you after that first night at sea bur advice it wiU be Tar better for you to forget all about the Many of them do, however, arid probably always is to sign off,at the first port you come to .and, return , sea. If you don't you can bet, when ypu s^pon becom'is wil^ in spite of the knowledge that seamen from the to the land. ^ . By AtJGUSTUS H. COTTRELL W' h- I III {•jjj - rp • �•JK. TB B SEAFARERS LOG a?/1948 Pag* Fifteen Korhs, Ralph B. , -.72 Karzxenski, A. 6.34 Kornek, Joseph S; *. 3.02 kaslep, Oscar .^• .12 Korneliussion, Ture Evert 2.75 Kasmirsky, Stanley J. .^..' 8.53 Korolia,' Dnska *. ....; 17135 Katronick, Emil 2.12 Korosac, Joseph 126.49 Kaupas, Branislaus 72.01 Korsak, Anthony 83.77 Kavamess, Wasile 25.24 Korzynski, Arthur 117.50 Kavanaugh, John T 3.05 Koscilnak, Emil 3.73 Kaval, A. R. Jr; 4.30 Kosiol, J 2.33 Kay, Leonard 5.44 Koslowski, Eugene 7.42 Kay, T. C 1.34 Kosmicki, Roman H 46 Kazarian, Jack J 3.62 Kostegan, Stefan 4.27 Kaziokewicz, Dyonizago F. 33.76 Kostelich, Thomas 16.46 Keahey, Albert E .99 Koster, E ; 1.67 Kearney, Phillip 6.01 Kostick, Vasholia 9.40 Kearns, Henry William .... ' .29 Kostleinik, Rudolph J 61.92 Keck, Wm. T .59 Kostrivas, Michael C 39.68 Keehan, Wm. E 1.99 Koszayh, Joseph M 2.13 Keener, Harry A 2.23 Kotarba, Edward W 6.13 Kehler, James M. Jr. 19.59 5.76 13.87 Kotcheck, Seymour Keicher, John H 2.23 Kerhoney, Amos E 4.70 Knapp, Charles F 3.55 Kirchmann, Elmer C Kouba, Robert E II.20 2.32 Keim, Walter E 5.32 Kerner, Frank G 3.78 Knecht, James W 20.11 Kirk, Lyman A 33 Kneck, E 60 Kough, B. M. Keitel, Ernst 38.88 Kerns, Albert Kirkhoff, William ?:.... 1.07 2.13 Koulla, D. P 1.32 2.60 Kelcey, Arthur A 7.92 Kerr, Alexander J 46 Kneidinger, J. F 71 Kirkland, Jjunes F 2.04 80 Kounavis, Constantinas .... Keller,^Donald C.' 2.93 Kersh, Jack R. 1 1.31 Knell, Frederick G 18.4(1 Kirkland; Joseph Kovach, Paul 10.26 40 Keller,"Gordon C 66.61 Kertley, Marion 121.63 Knesel, Merlin L 13.26 Kirkpatrick, Ellis F 96 1.78 Koval, Myron G Keller, Krvy — 16.51 Kessel, Clarence W 4.43 Knickerbocker, Geo. B 52.78 Kirpper, Waind 11.20 Keller, Joseph D. 5.76 Kessen, A. K 5.02 Kpiffin, Willis G 1.32 Kirs, Oscar 27.22 Keller, Martin W 10.74 Kessick, Herbert S 45 Knight, Bobby C 29 Kirsham, Robert E. Knight, Dempsey 1.65 Keller, Thomas W 54 Kessler, Christian C 5.46 7.20 Kish, "j Knight, L. F 01 BALTIMORE ........ 14 North Gay St. Kelley, Mike R 44.14 Kessler, Trancis 12.80 3 Kittinger, Kenneth M Knight, R 3.34 Calvert 4539 Kelley, Paul E. 6.88 Ketchum, David 0 9.12 78.28 Kittle, James W 276 State St. 1.37 BOSTON Kellison, A. L. je 6.52 KetUer, A 4.81 Knight,' Richard E 3.76 Kizer, Raymond I. Bowdoin 445S 19.30 Kelly, Chas/F. 42.47 Key, James A 1.19 Knight, Russell V 1.87 Kjerbo, Jacob 0 BUFFALO , .10 Exchange St. Knight, Truman R 3.96 Kelly, Floyd 2.06 IKeyes, O'MaUey 3.87 „ .-. 136.34 Klakowtz, Benedict . V. . Cleveland 7391 Kmghton, A 3.40 CHICAGO ..24 W. Superior Ave. Kelly, Frederick E. 8.28 .59 I Keyes, Will 0 1.... 21.23 Klass, Earnest C 1.87 i Superior 5175 Kelly, Hugh V. 12.95 Knittle, Richard. W .67 Keys, John J 11.16 Klatt, Ray G., Jr Knoll, Hillard V 2.06 CLEVELAND. .. .1014 E. st. cuir Ave. Kelly, James K 3.73 Khatzis, Acilleas Klaveness, Gad 8.74 1.80 Main 0147 Robert, J 3.28 Kelly, L .01 Khoth, Frank 104.24 Knoll, 53.93 Klavins, Anthony A w XX T^ u , DETROIT 1035 Third. St. 1.40 Cadillac 6857 8.98 Knotts, Donald M Kelley, Lawrence 21.08 Kiddy, Lloyd 59 Kleeberb, Carl 2.08 DULUTH 531 W. Michigan St. 12.02 Knowles, H Kelly, Leo G 1.33 Kiernan, Micheal 1.69 Kleiber, Melvin C 9.30 Melrose 4110 12.80 Knowlton, Robert Kelly, Russell D 6.81 jKiersvik, Hans 2.97 Klein, Gerald Joseph Knox, Elmer I. 39.98 aosy,—23rd St. Kelly, Thomas C 47.18 Kill, Andres " 15.36 Kleinschmidt, Kenneth F... 5.59 2.57 HONOLULU 16 MeJriimt^ 82.03 Knot, Frank Kelly, ^Thos. G 13.711 Kilbury, Frank M 1.72 Klemn, Robert H 6.771 p|,o„ 22.86 Knox, Thomas L Kelly, William 46 Kiley, Albert J 8.11 Klengson, Grin K Knudsen, Svend J. .92 JACKSONVILLE 920 Mam St. Kelms, E. R f.79 Kimball, W. H .T.... 79 99 Lkevin, A Phone S-59i* Kocandvski, Ekiward John 2.69 Kelp, Harold W. >.18.38 Kimber, Calvin C ^ 18.61 94 Klie, John N 1 South Lawrence St. 37.80 MOBILE Kelsell, William 10.74 Kimberlin, Leo George .... 11.66 Klincher, John William .... 10.57 Kocsancich, Charles W Phone 2-1754 .46 MIAMI 10 NW 11th St. 6.97 Kocurek, V. S Kelsey, Darris W 2.79 Kimes, Robert G 8.26 Kline, Robert W. .89 NEW ORLEANS 339 Chartree St. 36.00 Kodurand, Leo Keltman, L. F 45 Kinavey, William • H 7.69 Klinefelter, John D Magnolia 6112-6113 Koenig, Arathur G 2.64 Klinger, Harry A. 35.23 Keinmer, Henry Lindsey.... 21.84 King, Arthur R; 1:40 51 Beaver St. 7.88 NEW YORK Kemmer, M. H 2.64 King: Curtis W, 12 .55 Koenig, Robert G 2.75 ^or, George L 2.84 s'J 1.13 Koenigseder Max A Kempson, C. L 7.70 King, Eugene G. ...: 9.4 Klug, K. W Koeppen, Walter H 11.701 Phone 4-i083 Kluge, Rene 31.74 Kendall, Russell L 26.16 King, Gerard 8.00 2.29. PHILADELPHIA 9 South 7th St^ 9.19 Kofnovec, Anton Kendall, Simon 12.14 King, Henry ,. 8.37 Knab, Joseph C Kohlzanski, J 8.69! Lombard 3-7651 Kendrick, Charles .7...... 3.44 King, Howard E., Jn 18.20 Kohnen, Florian H 25.69, W. ^m.ide St. Kendriek, Frank 13.72 King, Martin E 120.69 Kohis, Ralph 2.84 RICHMOND. Caiif. zsi st^t^ Kenefick, Charles J 16.13 King, Morfis R 9.00 Kokol, Gilbert W., Jr 10.741 Phone 2599 Keney, W 3.62 King, Orval C : 1.91 9.96 SAN FRANCISCO los Market St. Wm. M. Walters would like to Kolar, Thomas Roy Kennedy, E. 1.48 King, Samuel E 2.06 Kolowzies, Milton J 4.66' Douglas 25475 hear from shipmates of SS Robin Kennedy, Jacob J ,122.02 King, Thomas J 3.42 Kominoo, Carroll B 17.71, ^ Goodfellow (June to November, Kennedy, John E. 6.86 Kingree, Brownie ' O oo ' 2-5996 12.61 Komofskl, James 2.33 SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St1947). His address is: Kennedy, Louis 7.20 Kihgsepp, Alexander 3.22 Kon, S. W 2.34 Phone 3-1725 Pvt. Wm. M. Walters, Kenny, A. J .33 Kinkead, S. 01 Konecny, Jaroslav 16.15 SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. AF 16260931 Kenny, H. P 45 Kinnaird, Roe B .85 Main 0290 Kongstad, Svend T. 2.21' Sqdn BP-7, Flight 2596 Kennyfi Peter F. 1.14 Kintign, James R. TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. 8.10 Konieczny, Stephen 14.14) ^,,3^3 Lakeland Air Base Kensinger, Harlan L ~- 2.80 Kinzel, Carle M. J., Jr..... 51.23 Kontis, Nicholas 1.42 TOLEDO 6I5 Summit St. San Antonio, Texas Kensinger, Lawrence ; 5.51 Kipper, William R 24.54 6.791 Garfield 2112 Kent, Clyde A 2.87 Kirby, Chas. H 77.10 Koplitsky, H e.20 , WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Mvd. SS JAMES M. GILLIS Kent, Patrick J 10.13 Kirby, George F Terminal 4-3131 5.27 Kopp, John K 10.94 ' VICTORIA, B.C 602 Boughton StKephart, Stanley ..; 11.84 Kirby, Robert 11.88 Men who were aboard this Koppersmith, Francis E 1.73 Garden 8331 Kerd, Donald J . 15.21 Kirby, Victor Ernest 4.75 ship in October 1947, please get Korapka, Stanley J 9.90 VANCOUVER 565 Hamilton St. in touch with Joe Volpian, 5th Korb, Alexander Pacific 7824 18.86 floor, SIU Headquarters, 51 Korbel, John M 1.01 Beaver St., New York, N. Y. 4 4 4 ROBERT (BOB) DAVIS IRWIN MARSHALL J. P. LUKK Get in touch with Frank J. Contact Merle Daugherty at Book No. 48728 The SEAFARERS LGG as the official publication of the Sea­ Schutz at Marine Hospital, Staten the SUP Hall, 257 Fifth St., Rich­ Get in touch with Patrolman J. farers International Union is available to all members who wish Island, N. Y. mond, Calif. He wants to hear Sheehan at the New York Hall, to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of from youjight away. on a matter pertaining to your 4. their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have WINSTON VICKERS book. 4; 4 i, the LGG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every Contact Floyd Hillier at .110 JULIO CALDERON VIVAS 4 4 4^ SIU branch for this purpose. Belmont Terrace, St. George, Eduvigis Montanez, Fajai-do, PETER MERX Staten Island. Puerto Rico, says your daughter A bill fold containing your However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU wants you to write her. book (No. 49086) and seaman's hall, the LGG reproduces below the form used to request the LGG, FRANK p. LILUE papers were found in Frisco some which you can fill out, detach and. send to: SEAFARERS LGG, 81 4 4 4 You can pick up George Stev­ THOMAS J. HALL time ago, and has been for- Beaver Street, New York 4, N.Y. enson's picture of your mother at Vour sister, Mrs. P. M. Fischer, w^irded ta the New York Hall, PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION thei LGG office, 51 Beaver St.; Box .95, La Grange, Tex., would where you may claim it at the New York 4, N. Y. like to hear, from you. 4th floor baggage room. To the Editor: tit 4 4 4 4 4 4 CHRISTIAN. WALLANDER ' EARL F. SPEAR STEWARDS DELEGATE I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the Your lawyer requests that you Your wife wants to hear from UMATILLA address below: contact him; you. Her address is; c/o R. Your bag is checked in the * t Grenman, Fabriksgatan 25 C. 65, baggage room. New York Hall, Name ,^ \ ROSAIRE LIPARI Helsingfors, Finland. under the name of Willard TherYour brother, Antonio, is in oult. The baggage ^check is in • 4 4 4 Piraeus, Greece. He asks that ROBERT LEROY MITCHELL' an envelope with Theroult's name you write him at 2233 Rosewood -Get in to.uch with your mother, on it. St;, Philadelphia 45, Pa. 2443 North 9th St., Philadelphia 4 4 4 33, Pa. t. t. S. JOHN Ar SODERBACK MARVIN MURPH Please get in touch with San 4 4 4 ' Contact your wife. She's at NILS ERIC LARSON Francisco Branclv^ of SIU, Atlan­ the Cleveland Hotel, ' Shelby, Contact Mr; Victor Larson, tic and Gulf District. You have 1813 Sixth St., Ashland, Wis. very important mail there, j . , Mississippi Steamship Company 501 HIBERNIA BLDG., NEW ORLEANS, LA. The following is a list of undaimed wages and Federal Old Age Benefit over-deductions now being paid by the Mississippi Steamship Com­ pany covering the period up to December 31, 1946. Men due money should cidl or write the company office, 501 Hibernia Bldg., New Orleans, La. All dahns should be addressed to Mr. Ellerbusch and include full name, Sodal Security number, Z number, rating, date and place of birth and the address to wbicti the money is to be sent. SlU HALLS NOTICE! PERSONALS Hotice To All SIU Members �TEE SEAPAREES LOG Page Sixteen JsiMuafy »5r 1S4S Del Mar Pays Off In Good SIU Style When the SS Del Mar, one of the Mississippi Steamship Company's three luxury passenger-cargo ships, paid off in her home port of New Orleans on Jan. 14, a LOG cameraman was aboard to record some of the highlights. . Like her sister ships—the SS Del Norte and SS Del Sud—the Del Mar plies be­ tween the -Crescent City and east coast ports of South«America on a scheduled 47-day cruise run. The three Mississippi vessels are, of course, manned by crack crews of Seafarers. In the photos on this page you will see some of them as they participated in the Jan. 14 payoff. \ ' I ® Here the Del Mar lies quietly alongside her dock in New Orleans awaiting the activity that accom­ panies the payoff of the approximately 110 Seafarers who man her. iPH If.' O Bustling activity reaches its full height as the Seafarers line up in the crew's messroom to eoUeet their earnings. By fhi: time all hands are mighty eager to get ashore, and putake of New Orleans' famed hospitality—and make the rounds. of some of the hot-spots which liven up the French Quarter. aw:'' Q Okay, brother, you're almost finished! That man put­ ting his name on the dotted is a member of the Del Mar's Deck Gang. He's signed off articles and he's ready for Freddy (the guy with the cabbage, of course). ' "I m f i I ' '' ^9 M C? One more thing on the order of business—dues payments to keep the Union in going shape so the SIU can continue to lead the way in meritime. Above. Brothers P. R. Callahan (left). FOW; and John Newman. AB. as they waited for their dues payments to be stamped in their books. Jusi ahead of thai Deck Gang man was P.ichard S. Fuller, an AB. When he puis the pen down he'll begin counting his wages, so he can check any errors immediately. The guy who said. "It's never too late." was talking through his great big hat if he thought it applied to payroll mistakes. Anyway. Brother Fuller found all his folding money in the proper amount. - Well, that certainly looked like.a pretty clean payoff, didn't it? Fact of the matter is the Del Mar pulled into New-^Orleans with hardly a beef aboard. New Orleans Port Agent Earl (Bull) Sheppard says that's how most luxury ships are coming in. H0 attributes it to the fact that the men are becoming more and more accustomed to that type of ship and the SIU is developing a •corps of passenger ship men.v i ~ si,,.- All's quiet now on the Del Mar, so it's easy to get an unobstructed view of a crew's recreation room. Each department has its own, like the one shown above. They're i^omplete with radio, easy chairs, card ^ tables, etc. Passageways around ea<i!i recreatioiiis room house crew foc'sles. ; � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource January 23, 1948 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. X, No. 4 Description An account of the resource Headlines: OPERATORS ACCEPT BID TO OPEN NEGOTIATIONS FOR PAY PAY INCREASES SHIPBOARD ACCIDENT, IIINESS RISE DESPITE GREAT DECRESES IN US FLEETS UNION SHOP VOTE NEXT FOR CITIES SERVICE 5-ALARM FIRE GUTS SIU HALL IN CLEVAND NEEDLESS INQWUIRES HAMPER UNION'S WORK FOR GENERAL WELFARE CONSAIRE CREW STAYS ON BALL AND LOGS EXCELLENT VOYAGE LAKES SIU OPENS HALL IN ALPENA ATLANTIC AND GOLF OFFOCERS FOR 1948 WHO ARE ASSUMING THIER NEW POSTIONS CHEIF MATE OF NEWHALL HILLS IS ONE CREW LONG REMEMBER PAYOFFS AND RECOMMISSIONING OF BONEYARD TANKERS AID FRISCO N.O. SHIPPING DROPS SLIGHTLY;ALLIED WORKERS MAKE PROGRESS GOV'T REDTAPE CUTS DOWN JOBS FOR ALIENS SHIPPING BETTER IN BALTIMORE BUT BEACH IS STILL OVERCROWDED SAN JUAN EXPECTS HEAVY TRAFFIC WHEN SUGAR BEGINS TO RUN AGAIN SIU LAKES CONNFERCE MAPS 1948 PROGRAM SHIPPING HOLDS STEADY IN MOBILE JOBS FOR BOOKMEN IN EVERY RATING IS NORFOLK'S BOAST WOOLCOTT MEN CONDEMN SHIPBOARD PROMTIONS SHIPBOARD ARTIST NORM MAFFIE PACKS DETAILS IN VIVID CARTOONS COAST TRANSPORTATION RULE DEFENED;KORENBLATT CITIES HISTORY OF BEEFS DOES THE SEA BECKON TO YOU? DEL MAR PAYS OFF IN GOOD SIU STYLE Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/23/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/c4fd03036fafa96bbfa124520df8914d.PDF 29b4598ccc44949752426159d3c29d19 PDF Text Text !• V:J). Offidid Organ of tke Seafarers Intsrnational Union of North America VOL. X NEW YORK. N. Y., FRIDAY. JANUARY 30. 1948 *'Now, Repeat After Me—'The Dirty, imperialist Marshall Plan.'' •^ . r vv'. I ^ No. 5 SfU Submits Proposals ToOwners Ass'n;Calmar Accepts Penalty Clause The SIU Negotiating Committee met as scheduled with representatives of the Atlantic and Gulf Shipowners Association in New York the morning of Tuesday, January 27, in its drive for a general wage increase. The com­ mittee for the Union submitted their proposals and a second meeting will be held February 3, after the owners have reviewed SIU demands. Meanwhile, the Committee has reached virtual agreement with the Cal­ mar Steamship Company, several disputes regarding the Engine Depart­ ment being still outstanding. • The Committee reports that more Insular, Peninsular & Octhe new contracts with Calmar' cidental, Smith & Johnson, and' and with the Ore Steamship South Atlantic. Corporation, both owned by the Separate negotiations for the i Aboard ship the arm of the Bethlehem Steel Corporation, same wage increases will be con- j Union is the Ships and De­ probably will be signed simul­ ducted with those contracted ! partment Delegates. A good taneously within 30 days. companies which are not mem- T crew, for its own protection, In the negotiations with the i bers of the Association. Included picks its Delegates early, and Atlantic and Gulf Shipowners j are Waterman, Mississippi, Illincarefully. Have you and your Association, the SIU is seeking, ois-Atlantic, Overtakes, Amerishipmates elected your Dele­ an adjustment of the inequities can Liberty, American Eastern, I gates? If not. do it now! between Ihe general agreement Kearney, Moran, Atwacoal, Cros- ; and the Isthmian agreement in by. Coral, Gulf Canal, Meseck, the wages for a number of rat­ and Ponce Cement. All except ings as well as the general in­ Ponce Cement already have in­ crease which will be over and dicated their willingness to open above all such adjustments for talks. the ratings affected. CALMAR YIELDS PENALTIES Also scheduled is a meeting on February 4 in Philadelphia The new agreement with Cal­ between the SIU negotiators and mar will be superior to all pre­ The SIU first requested recog­ representatives of the Sag Har­ vious agreements. It includes the Due to a last minute stall by der the Taft-Hartley Act, a ma­ standard penalty cargo clause the company, the voting on the jority of all the members of the nition as bargaining agent on bor Tanker Corporation. Cities Service tanker French crews must vote for the Union in Cities Service tankers, on Octo­ The members of the Union Ne­ ; which Calmar previously has , ber 28, 1946. The company re­ gotiating Committee are J. P. stubbornly resisted. /Creek, scheduled for January- 22 order to win the union shop. i In the bargaining election, a jected the bid and two days Shuler, Robert Matthews, Lind­ I Calmar and Ore have been was not completed. Accordingly, the ship was again scheduled to man who didn't vote was not later the Union petitioned the sey Williams, Joe Algina and operating under written agree­ be voted, this time in Jackson­ counted. In the union-shop elec­ NLRB for a bargaining election. Paul Hall. Spokesmen for the ments with the SIU only since tion, a man who doesn't vote is I After a series of- hearings, vot­ Association at the first meeting 1945. Before that, there were ville on January 29. counted as being against the ing began on the ships on Oc­ were Captain Williams of Bull, verbal agreements based on the As soon as the NLRB certifies tober 23, 1947* a year after the Captain Proud of Alcoa and West Coast contract and the Un­ union-shop. the entire election and designates Robert Chapdelaine of the Sea- ion naturally has found bringing first step was'taken. Accordingly, every man on a the SIU as bargaining agent for Incidentally, there are now 16 train line. the two lines up to the East creWs on Cities Service ships, Cities Service ship must-vote in The companies belonging to Coast standard a difficult job. ; the Seafarers will press for a the union-shop election to get tankers in the Cities fleet, double under the number there were when the the Association include Bull, Al­ One reason for this has been union-shop election. Certification the Cities Service fleet coa, Eastern, Bernstein, Balti- the manner in which the Ore organizing campaign began. should be forthcoming within full SIU contract. another week, according to SIU ships operate. The only place Greneral Organizer Lindsey Wil­ they touch land in the United States proper is Sparrows Point liams. What stalled last week's voting outside Baltimore. of the French Creek in PaulsBALBOA, C. Z.—Ships at sea Master must radio the "Govt. every case, it should be i-emem- Bethlehem Steel owns the dock boro, N. J., was a company claim can now obtain free emergency Medico, Pancanal" through the bered. and has the entire area for miles In Canal ports, a ship can con­ around fenced off and guarded that it had not been properly Navy's radio station in Balboa. medical advice from the Health notified by the NLRB of an ex­ The message should state clearly sult the Quarantine Boarding by company cops. The ships Department of the Panama and briefly the symptoms for Officers in case of sickness. If a bring bulk ore from the coast tension of the voting period. doctor is required, the Pilot will of Chile. A telegram was not enough for Canal on radio request, the Ma­ which treatment is desired. Cities Service, whose officials rine Superintendent and the Ashore, steamship agents may direct the Master to hoist FEY. Calmar is somewhat easier to^ demanded a signed letter. How­ Chief Health Officer announced take seamen to the Balboa Dis­ The same signal can be hoisted handle, since it carries general ~ ever, the slight delay will not in a circular. pensary or Gorgas Hospital at by a ship lying at anchor or in cargo on the intercoastal run. affect the final outcome. • the Pacific terminu^of the Canal. transit through the Canal. In re­ However, Calmar has always Treatment can also be obtained At the Atlantic end, seamen sponse a doctor will board the resisted unionism and continued ashore provided a patient need­ DIFFERENT SET-UP ship at the nearest lock. this policy even after being General Organizer Williams, ing it is brought into one of the can be taken to the Colon Hospi­ .In response to FEW, a doctor brought under contract. For in­ tal'for dental service, treatment commenting on the situation, various dispensaries by a ship's -sti-esses again ihat the forthcom­ agent carrying a Master's certi­ of moderate illnesses, veneral dis­ will be sent as quickly as pos­ stance, during the 1946 general ing union-shop election differs fication of the case. However, in eases, immunizations and minor sible, and when FMZ (emer-, strike, Calmar was the only slightly from the bargaining elec­ emergencies stretcher service will injuries Or for medical advice on gency) is flown with AWK (am­ company, so far as the SIU chronic ailments. But a Mas­ bulance required) a doctor will knows, to attempt to recruit • be provided. tion now being completed. ter's certification is required in be sent to lihe ship by boat. finks to crew its ships. To get advice at sea, a ship's In the union-shop election, un­ Ships Delegates Cities Servise Okay Expetted Soon; Seafarers To Press For Union Shop •rl| New Canal Zone Medical Service Available �Page Two i: TBJE SE AFA RE RS LOG Priday. January 30« 1948 SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District if^"V • r.i-- '•5 ' • • u -•• ;• Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At 54 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 J. P. SHULER ------ Secretary-Treasurer T-;••'•• .Mi- Editorial Board J. p. SHULER PAUL HALL JOE ALGINA Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. George K. Novick, Editor 267 Illogical Logic Just what is it about a merchant seaman that makes Ihm the constant candidate for the title, "Forgotten Man ifer Year?" Right now it's the U. S. State Department that is trjdng to push him out in the cold. But of all the brushi ' _ offs given the American seamen—and they've been given ' many—the State Department's could be the most disas­ trous. , Everybody is more or less familiar now with the European Recovery Program, better known as the Mar­ shall Plan. This plan to bring American aid to the millions, of suffering people in Europe to give them a bit- of a chance to get on their feet has been widely publicized and supported. The Seafarers International Union has announced its approval of relief shipments "to the shattered people of Europe and Asia." A joint resolution proposed by SIU and SUP members urging assistante "to- help them create a decent world out of the chaos wrought by the war," was adopted by the New York membership at a regular meeting Dec. 3 last. . , It's pretty well agreed that, unless the world is .hii stabilized, we in America can enjoy no peace. mi What has not been widely publicized is the State Department's recommendation that 500 ships be turned over to the various nations to transport the vast supplies involved. The poker-faced members of the State Department These are Sha Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, made the recommendation for the sake of economy, they as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hangin; say. And that's where we Seafarers charge them with heavily on thplr double-talk. Even the most conservative figures show writing to them. hands. Do Wh^ you xan to cheer them up by that the cost of using American vessels to handle the flow E. FITZER of relief to Europe would be between ONE and TWO FORT STANTON HOSPITAL ROBERT B. WRIGHT A. L. MALONE PER CENT of the total cost of the entire program. C. MIDDLETON A. LIPARI In the eyes of the State Department, one cent out of A. lylcGUIGAN A. SAMPSON C. McGILBERRY every buck spent oh the program—and only a fraction R. S. LUBLIN P. KRONBERGS of which would go to American seamen as wages—is too J. SUPINSKI F. V. CHAMBEPJ,AYNE G. KOCZAN much. MA, JOHN-P. WILLIAMSON A. LOOPER We would like to know what kind of economy it is i- t. * BALTIMORE HOSPITAL would throw 50,000 American seamen out of work NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL J. J. O'NEIL R. RARDIN [immediately to save that one cent out of a dollar. F. E. WHEELER J. NUNIHWA Coming at this critical moment in American shxp- T. M. LYNCH G. BURNS , -ping, the State Department's proposal, if accepted, could J. CONIGLIA H. J. CASEY F. J. CARROLL write finish to the merchant fleet and with it the liveli­ G. BRADY P..PETAK .I..R. MILLER hood of a large section of the nation's citizenry. A. AMUNDSEN (SUP) E. FREMSTAD The majority of the American people are in favor L.A.HOLMES G. WHITE • of the Marshall Plan. They are willing to bear the ex- J. E. KENNAIR STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL pense to make the world a more decent place to live in. A. C. KIMBERLY A. R. CHISHOLM F. J. SCHUTZ They have not said they want to whittle off a fev/ bucks R. SMITH J. E. FARQUHAR at the expense of the American seamen whose future W. WILCOXON J. PRATS :MMisVat stake. S. LeBLANC J. PREZEDPELSKI J. GARDNER • ' There is no Sound reason to the State Department's R. E. STRIPPY T. MUSCOVAGE ~ false note of economy. Certainly it does not justify their L. CLARKE R. -D. JOHNSON (SUP) D. HERON willingness to torpedo thousands and thousands of Ameri­ J. W: GORDON E. LARSON can workers whose livelihood is tied in with ocean R. LUNDQUIST A. MENDOCINI commerce. J. MAGUIRE G. FRANKLIN , W. G. H. BAUSE ' We have a rjght to demand that the State Depart- J. CARROLL J.DENNIS M. R. RIVERA withdraw the ridiculous provision that :now blots D.,PARKER G. T. FRESHWATER 'the Marshall Plan. .. C. MASON J. VATLAND Men Now In lie Marine Sfatspi^ls ;. : 'r- When entering the Rospltal notify the delegates by post> card, giving your name and the number of your ward. Stolen Island Hos^ttil You can contact your Hos< pital delegate at the Stalen Island Hospital.at the £oUow: ing :times: Tuesday 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 5th and 6th floors.) Thursday ^ 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 3rd,and 4th floors.) Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 pan. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) G. GAGE E. LACHOFF J. H. HOAR J. McNEELY , #1: BRIGHTON MARINE HOSP. / -R. LORD C. CREVIER J. SMITH " [S' P. CASALINUOVO F. O'CONNELL '[ j J. LEE ' •E. DELLAMANO J. GALLOWAY D. STONE _ 4; 4. 4.GALVESTON MARINE HOSP. vW. GANNAVAN (SUP) J. P. BAXLERSTON \ J. B. LIGHTFOOT C. R. HONEYCUTT S. H. COOPER R. C. VOOHRIES - J. -F. MARTIN -C. R. HANSON (SUP) "i|. -BUirPALO HOSPITAL ARTHUR LYNCH . MICHAEL DONOVAN PRANK AMAGETT;: �Friday, January 3Q, 1948 T H E SE AF ARERS LO G VEPCfRT/ /MMKRSHIP Page Threa Final Dispatch By MAURICE BURNSTINE By J. P. SHULER, Secretary-Txeasurer NEGOTIATIONS I trict, to open negotiations on the time during the month of Febru­ Negotiations with the Calmar, wage scale at any ti,ne. The Sea- ary so that a policy can be laid Steamship Company have been . farers is the only Union that has down before the membership for completed but have not been such a clause in an agreement, action and then put into effect. signed pending the completion of and the stubbornness with which OBGANIZATION negotiations with the Ore Steam­ we have fought for this clause The Organizers report that the ship Company, both of which be­ shows dividends at a time like balloting of the French Creek, this. long to the Bethlehem Steel. which will vote in the Port of There are a few more items The Negotiating Committee for Jacksonville" this week in the Na­ that have to be worked out in the Union will meet with all tional Labor Relations Board the Ore agreement which will member companies of the A. & election to certify collective bar­ have to be signed, and both G. shipping operators on Tues­ gaining agents for the Cities agreements will be subjected to day, January 27, 1948. The Un­ Service Oil Company, will com­ the membership simultaneously ion is proposing an elimination plete the Cities Service election. of inequities in wages for several The eligibility date of this elec­ for action on acceptance. • The Union has taken advantage ratings in the Deck and Stewards tion began October 20th for a of -the clause in its agreement Department. sixty day period. The National The Union has further pro­ Labor Relation Board extended which enables the Seafarers In­ ternational Union of North posed an overall increase in this for a. thirty day period in America, Atlantic and Gulf Dis- wages for all ratings in the un­ order that most of the imlicensed licensed personnel. By the next personnel aboard tankers belong­ regular meeting the Ngotiating ing to this company would have Committee should be able to re­ a chance to vote for the xmion port favorable results in these by which they wished to be negotiations. represented. 1948 OFFICERS Before January 20th the Na­ All of the newly elected offi­ tional Labor Relations Board cers of the Union have been duly recommended a further extension notified of the post to which of ten days to'be granted so as NEW ORLEANS — All Ste­ they have been elected for the to accord all the French Creek wards are urged by the New Or­ year 1948 as per constitution. In crew a chance to vote. leans branch not to accept "Hol­ most ports they have reported The French Creek arrived in sum" bread. for duty and are now functioning New York on the 22nd but the At its" regular membership iq their regular official capacity. company refused to grant a vote meeting, the branch voted unani­ It is recommended, inasmuch on her because of the fact that mously to boycott tl-is brand of as the Headquarters office is now they claimed they had not been bread by not using it in their tied up in negotiations, that this notified of the ten day extension. homes, not eating in restaurants meeting go on record to instruct The company must have been where it is served and not allow­ the Secretary-Treasurer to call a able to get a couple of company ing it aboard SIU ships. special meeting at a convenient stooges aboard the vessel while The branch acted in response time for the purpose of electing in New York, for they are now to a request for support received a quarterly financial committee demanding her to vote when she from Bakery Workers Local 35 to audit the quarterly financial arrives in Jacksonville. of New Orleans which recently report of the Third Quarter for The extra ten day extension won a 10-week strike called 1947, and check in Secretai-y- will terminate January 30th and against a group of bread bak­ Treasurer elect, Paul Hall. a vote will, be coimted either eries., However, the Holsum AGENTS CONFERENCE Saturday, January 31st or Mon Bakery held out and is described It has been customary to hold day, February 2nd. The , Or by Local 35's President Anthony the Seafarers International Un­ ganizers say that despite aU of -H. Buckley as "the fiy in the ion of North America, Atlantic the maneuvering by the company milk now." and Gulf Agents Cqnference be­ that they are satisfied that the The action is one more ex­ ginning the second week in Seafarers will take this company ample of the standing SIU policy March. This some.times delays which now has sixteen (16) tank­ of supporting the legitimate the plan for putting the Union ers with approximately 590 jobs economic beefs of union workers policy for that year into action. . The organizers are working on It is therefore, recommended several other companies at this everywhere. that the Agents Conference foretime whom for obvious reasons The letter received by the New 1948 be held at a convenient cannot be disclosed in this report Orleans Agent from Buckley read as follows: ^ "Dear Sir and Brother: "The Bakery Workers have just emerged from a 10-week strike made necessary to protect the in­ terest of all workers. While we By WALTER SIEKMANN didn't come out of this fight without scars, the scars are few. BOSTON — Everything in this in transit jobs were the Topa "We feel that you, as a worker port is functioning smoothly ex­ Topa and the Rider Victory, the and union member,, were con­ latter an Isthmian ship. The cerned with the outcome of this cept the weather. Unless the Robin Hood was in, too. Some dispute. We made fair progress. weatherman negotiates some of the boys aboard this ship paid The fly in the milk now is the warm and clear weather for off by mutual consent and re­ Holsum- Bakery. We ask. your Beantown, the Patrolmen are go­ placements were dispatched from help; there is plenty of (in our ing to have break out the dog- the Hall. estimationKbetter bread made by sleds to make the payoffs. Robin Line expects another . union bakers than Hqlsum bread Other than the weather, one of their ships in here next can ever be. Try another brand though, things are pretty bright, week, and we're hoping that and you be the judge. Please with the prospects for next week we'll have some jobs aboard her don't buy Holsum bread. Phone looking good. for some of the boys waiting to youp.friends, and ask them not to Ships paid off here in the last ship. buy . Holsum " bread. Request few days include the SS Grande We've located our Dispatcher's your grocery not to handle Hol­ Ronde, which came in with a few desk on the third deck for the sum, bread. Any effort made to beefs but which were settled convenience of the membership help us, will in turn help all pkay. The SS Yankee Down, op­ and things are working more . workers. erated by one of our newly-con­ smoothly. We've also installed "Thanking you for any con­ tracted companies, Atwater Coal, a beef box on this floor. Besides sideration you may give this ap­ also paid off. beefs of any kind, members may peal, we are, Scheduled for payoff this com­ drop letters to t^ LOG which ing weekend is the SS Raphael we'll forward for them. K)'' "Fraternally yours, Semmes, a Waterman scow. On the local labor front things "Ahthony H. Buckley, Several of our ships called at look good for the "Teamsters : President, Boston this week. Among these!Local 25, now on strike, . "Bakers Union No. 35.?'^- " N.O. Seafarers Backs Bakers In Holsum Beef Seafarers WaveAtDeath In Atlantic A requiem mass' was cele­ brated at St. Bridget's Roman Catholic Church in Jersey City for Seafarer Anthony Greene, crewmember of the SS Thomas Reed who was drowned in Rouen, France, in October. It is not known for certain whether Greene lost his life when a small boat he was in capsized or whether he fell overboard from the Reed. His body was not recovered. Men who were on the Reed in Oc­ tober and know the circum­ stances are urged to contact Joseph Volpian, Headquarters Special Services Representa­ tive. Greene's mother, Mrs. Clarence Greene, 427 Mont­ gomery St._ Jersey City, would also like to hear from them. Greene joined the SIU in Nor­ folk in 1943 and was 29 years old. When a heavy sea swept Sea­ farers Jimmy Hoyle and Franz Tompkins overboard from the SS John Gibbon into the cold North Atlantic, Hoyle had the good luck to be swept right back on the ship by a second wave. Tompkins also had the good luck to be saved, partly through Hoyle's fast thinking, but it was a near thing. Hoyle took a terrific bodily beating, being knocked about the deck and against everything in sight. However, he retained the presence of mind to remember Tompkins' plight and yell "Man Overboard." This brought Bosun William Chandler and seamen Pete Pierprinski and Brice Ruggi running. Ruggi threw three life rings over the side while the Bosim dashed to the bridge to inform the Third Mate, who was on watch. Tompkins swam to one of the life rings and clutched it for dear life. The Mate stopped' the ship and notified Captain Ed­ ward Foster. With a fine display of seaman­ ship, the Captain kept Tompkins on the lee side until he could be pulled in. Within 25 minutes of his mishap, Tompkins was back aboard, although at one time he had been a full quarter mile from the ship. -'•t QUARTERS FOR THE MM&P Port Boston Functions Smoothly; That Is, Except For The Weather "Vitil On April I, Local 88 of the Masters, Mates and Pilots. AFL, will move into the imposing structure pictured above. Located at 105-107 Washington St., New York City, the build­ ing will provide the organization's membership with a cmisiderable number of recreational facilities. A large gymnasium with adjoining showers takes up the fourth and fifth floors. A small galley on the fifth deck makes the gym an ideal meeting hall that will admit 500 persons very comfortably. �THE SE s4 F A RE RE L OG Open Letter to the Membership: . ! -i It is our aim to make every rank and file Seafarer a' volunteer organizer. Every gain we've made in organizing unorganized companies was made possible because our Union brothers rolled up their sleeves, tightened their belts, and took jobs with less base pay, almost no overtime, and the much poorer living and working conditions which prevail aboard unor­ ganized ships. As a result, from the mere handful-of ships we had • in 1938 we are now the envy of every waterfront •^;union. We are going to continue our drive unUl every unorganized ship is organized. We are going to continue to extend the helping hand of the "Brother­ hood of the Sea" to unorganized seamen. We can point with pride that our Union has won A every beef in which it has participated, in addition to having successfully aided other AfL, CIO. and Independent Unions. Nothing can stop us from the militant course of'democratic fighting, trade - unionism we have charted. All we ask is that you do your share, in upholding the fighting traditions of the SIU. SINCE THE DATE WE WERE FOUNDED WE HAVE ALWAYS. LED THE WAY IN EVERY WATERFRONT GAIN! No other union can make that statement! Never forget for a mpment that the Seafarers has Wi-itten new glorious chapters of waterfront history. As a g(wd Union man do your share in upholding the high standards we've set. Talk it over with your local Organizer or Port Agent. Go aboard these unorganized ships and do a good job SIU style! Remember, the future of our Union's strength and the sorry plight of all unor­ ganized seamen rests in your capable hands. Don't be the sort of guy who says, let the next fellow do it! Our Union wasn't built that way. Go to your Organizer or Port Agent now and help us make good our pledge to make every Seafarer an Organizer, every ship a Union ship! First Impressions The moment it is known aboard an unorganized ship that you are a Union man, the Union will then be judged by your actions and your behavior. As far as these unorganized seamen are concerned, you are the Union. First impressions are important! To be an Organizer there are no fixed rules which you have to memorize. All you have to do is be a v- good Union man, "know" all about your Union, and use your common sense and the vast experience you gained while sailing aboard Union ships. With toat combination you can feel confident that you can handle any situation which may arise. We do suggest, however, that you don't go aboard an unorganized ship with an aggressive tilt to your cap, or a chip on your shoulder as you might on a Union ship where you knew damn well that all your beefs wotdd be straightened out. As Chips might , say, it's all-right to drive the nail home but don't split the board! " You can't go aboard and promise to settle all their beefs. That can't be done—not yet—^because the Com­ pany has no Union .agreement and. is not bound by Union rules. Any failure on your part to back up _;^our. statements will result in leaving a bad taste in their mouths as far as the SIU is concerned. Go aboard SIU style—capable of handling the job for any rating in which you ship! Not promising . the moon with a fence arotmd it doesn't mean ignoring legitimate beefs. As an Or­ ganizer j^ou are bound to recognize them—listen to them—and guide the crew in their actions. If you don't they will feel that you and the SIU are laying down on the job. The. real solution is simply this—your main object in being aboard is to plant the thought in their minds that whenever they present their ..beefs as a group— they have a better chance of being; listened to than if they went up individually. (If they went up in­ dividually they rwould be told to quit 'if they-didn't like conditionsi) If'.-' u The SIU will soon have available for distribution to the membership copies of a new booklet ontitled. "Seafarers Organizers' Handbook." It is also being published in the LOG with the first installment ap­ pearing on this page. Further installments will appear in subsequent issues. Instilling that thought in their minds is the first step—the first basis of Unionism. After that seed is planted, you can point out that these small groups make. no. permanent change in their living and work­ ing conditions. They are merely existing from trip to trip, from ship to ship, without the support of larger groups banded together and acting as one. Men, thus banded together, fighting for the com­ mon good of all seamen, in all departments, on all types of ships, present a force that is hard to stop! We, here on shoreside, fully realize that when you are aboard an unorganized ship, away from port, you are on your own. You will have to use your own initiative and knowledge. If the material in this Organizers Handbook or in one of our pamphlets, or the LOG doesn't help you, new supplementary material which is being prepared and issued regularly, will. Keep, this thought-in-^mind while you are working; -While there is one man or one ship left unorganized on the waterfront, it lis a challenge and a threat to IRriday. Jaauur 30> 1M8 thing else which might tie you up with the Union. A little careless slip might keep you from getting a job. It would be a good idea if you acted meek when •the shipping-master asks you any questions. They like to hire mild and meek men. Don't -try to invent any address if you have none. Use places like the Seamen's Institute or the YMCA. Unorganized companies like their men to come from these places. Don't even have a beer smell on your breath when you go to the company office. Also remember to be neat and clean—SIU style. If you have to read, then read the daily paper. If you become involved in a conversatioia, be careless with the truth if you have to b\it don't overplay it. Remember,. this is a show­ down flglit and we will win it the same as we'ire won all our other fights. Joiningr a Ship After beiiig assigned to a ship, notify the hall im­ mediately then get aboard with your gear, promptly. Mind your own business and keep your eyes open when you are signed on. After you are aboard other SIU men will contact you and will identify themselves. . As often as possible shoreside Organizers will see you and aid you in your work. By working together we can do this job well. You'll find it a real pleasure to work with our shoreside Organizers. You will be given material to read and digest and other material to pass out to your new shipmates as the occasions present themselves. Be a good shipmate and yoiu- job will be easyIt was Union Brothers, doing the same job you are now doing, who built the SIU and caused it to con­ tinually grow. Your aim should be as theirs was: "MAKE EVERY SHIP A SIU SHIP!" You—^And Your Job Brothers, any seaman—^Deck, Engine or Stewards Department—is sized up by the brass hats topside and by the crew, by his ability in doing his assigned job—any job his rating calls for. This doesn't mean as it did in the past BSIU (be­ us and our struggle to bbtain decent wages and con­ fore SIU) period—work like hell from bell to bell— ditions for seamen everywhere. or as it did when "firfd day" in all departments was We have come a long way feince 1938 when the pre­ the general rule or you didn't hold your job. It vailing wage for a key rating such as. Bosun dragged doesn't mean kickback.s to hold your job, or kissing down all of $85 a month. Compare that with his anyone's backside — It means just what it says —• present salary not to mention the overtime and paid know your job and do it well! " vacations! All these raises and improved working If, for example, you are shipping as a "bellyrobber" conditions were made possible solely by our Union's or a cook, turn out the best menu and the best pre­ efforts—the result of our Organizers* work. pared grub you possibly can. If you are forced, as you will be, because of "company policy" to. use the Getting a Job "two pot system" or handle inferior food—inferior to what we are accustomed to aboard SIU ships—don't It .is no secret that unorganized compsmies hate our blow yovur top or fly off the handle with the skipper guts. The mention of our Union or the thought of or the company agent. You'll be fired on the spot. Just hiring Union men is enough to spoil their chow and grit your teeth and keep a stiff upper lip. Your turn give them ulcers. Any man who has never held a will come when you can prove to the -crew the dif­ Union book is always hired a lot quicker than a man ference between the unorganized "ship you are on who has carried one. and Union ships. Your turn will come later! In fact unorganized companies won't hire you if If you are in the Black Gang or in the Deck De­ they«ee you have a diseharge off a Union ship. They partment, don't fail to turn to when you are sup­ are afraid that the taste of working xmder healthy posed to stand your watch or tie up the ship—you Union conditions might have spoiled you for their will only be forcing someone else to do your work, crummy way of domg things. Their idea is simply to which won't help you win any popularity contests. prevent Union men from "contaminating" their crew Be on the ball. Do any job you are assigned to do with talk of Unionism at all costs! to the best of your ability. As a result your shipmates Don't go into the company office to do your or­ will respect you and this wiU add to the prestige of ganizing. Go there only to get a job aboard some the" Union. As a result, if a beef comes up you will unorganized tub where your job for the Union will be able to discuss it intelligently without having to really begin. Be very careful around the company office not to let anyone know why you are there. As far as they are concerned you should merely be a seaman on the beach! One old gag the company pulls is io keep spotters floating around in order to find out who the men reaUy are. The NMU also keeps a few. stooges there to tip the company off whenever they , spot one of our men. Be on the alert. Think twice before you talk. Keep your eyes and ears open and your -nose clean. Try to remember faces, names, and anything else which may be important. Don't ask any questions which might direct attention to you. However, do listen to any bimk from the brass hats such as, "who keep an eye open and see if any NMU -men get .any are you to complain-r-you can't even do your own of the jobs, r If they do, try and get their names and job." the name of the .ship. Any information you pick up A seaman who knows end does his job can always along these lines will be of great help to shoreside speak with authority. His fellow, seamen regard him Organizers and to .you, when you get aboard. • as a good shipmate. The oldtimers will grudgingly Before you go down to the company office, take off respect him and the newcomers will look to him for your Union liutton and empty your pockets of all assistance in becoming better seamen. discharges from Unioi^ ships, your Union book, old Remember, it's not how hard you work that coimts letters which may have-the Union address, or any- . —but how well ,you know and "do your job. m: �Friday, Jiihuazy 30, 1049- 'PUE' LOG Page^Fi^ Beefs Anif More Beefs Keep San Juan Agent On The Jump By SALVADOR COLLS SAN JUAN—It has been kind of busy here during the past couple of weeks, because we have had all kinds of beefs on most of the ships hitting this port. Let's start with • the Jane O. On this Gulf-Canal LST there were four men the Captain took from the dock in Charleston. As soon as the ship hit San Juan, we boarded her and told these men they would have to pile off. and the same night he was fined $20—for sleeping on the bus. You can be sure we blew our corks when we heard about it. Another beef settled was on the Carolyn. . This was also in the Stewards Department and was straightened out to every­ one's satisfaction. The MV Ponce pulled into the dock at San . Juan. We went right over, squared some beefs and shipped quite a number of men. on. her as these ^ys like the South America run. In general the mtn. aboard the Ponce are &st-rate Union men and. are doing well on the ship. We hear that the Ponce will be running steadily for a while, hit­ ting Cuba and Venezuela as well as the Island. El^ibk Aliens Urged To Apply For Papers By JOE ALGINA York—and in other ports see the All the credit is due the Ship Agent. Delegate, John Gillen. Gillen, NEW YORK—Before letting go Getting back to the oldtimers who joined the SlU while the with the week's happenings along who haven't become citizens. organizing drive was oh, proved the waterfront of this frigid city, Urging a man to., become a himself to be a good man in a bit of comment is in order con­ citizens is not flag waving. If a that all-important job. 40 WINKS. 20 BUCKS "LOVELY. LOVELY" cerning a problem which faces man does not desii-e to become a citizen, that is his business; but On -the SS Dorothy, one of our some of the members of this to insui-e jobs for the men who Isthmian ships are the acid test Brothers who had been away for delegates and he came unioni do intend to be naturalized, and from the Island 12 years went It is the matter of the non- have demonstrated themselves in through in fine shape. At the home to see his folks who lived citizen Brothers and their pre­ beefs and strikes as good SlU payoff he had everything ready about 20 miles out of San Juan. dicament in shipping. While the men, some kind of impetus for the Patrolmen. Every beef On the way back he fell asleep problem has not become as acute should be given the oldtimers. was written up in complete de­ in the bus from sheer fatigue. tail: the books had been collected with the SlU as- in other mari­ UNION'S PROBLEM He was perfectly sober, he just and the dues amount listed, and time unions, nonetheless, the This is a Union problem and BAD APPLE put his head back and dropped all other matters pertaining to a off. But the cops picked him up, However, just as there was problem exists here. should be handled in Union fash­ As most of us know, aliens are ion. The sooner the eligible anyway. on the Jane O. there was a guy restricted to comprising but 25 aliens become citizens, the sooner They took him to the clink. to bum up the works. Maybe percent of a crew. This usually the aliens with less time will be there always has to be one. There amounts to about seven- men. able to take jobs and avoid pos­ These men are only, allowed sible deportation. aboard foreign-bound ships and, With that out of the way, a WAlTTttl.H6 , cusses HIS EVES' with the slump in shipping, they look at the local situation can be are being forced into extremely summed up as "business and long stays on the beach. shipping good but slowdown ex­ Most of them find themselves pected." constantly hounded by the im^ Ships are still hitting this port migration authorities. Several of but they're all on one-way streets \ By E. B. TILLEY them have been sent to Ellis Is­ leading to the boneyard. The land to be deported. Hibbings Victory is one and the payoff were ready for the Patrol­ PHILADELPHIA — From the McCarthy, Waterman is another. men. City of Brotherly Love it is the RECORD PROVES Both ships had good payoffs and They had but to name it and same old story—one week bad, Most of these brothers came were clean, but they'll gather it was theirs—all done up neat. ' ibne week good. dust from now on. The Hibbings It took them awhile to get over And the same comment goes was this fellow who had made into the Union during the war Victory is . being- replaced with the shock—this was not what " for both shipping and the wea­ three trips on her,- but when we and. have proven themselves to another ship which will leave they expected. ther. So far as the weather is checked his book we found that be topflight Union men. PracUntil the routine gets to be. from a southern port. ticalljrall of these newcomers de­ concerned, there is still plenty of he had a fine of $200. Isthmian's Cape Junction, well known, the Patrolmen .ex­ sire to become American citizens Although he collected $285, he ice and snow on the ground and, pect to have a little difficulty, in along" with several other sister but, due to the long wait and as this is being written, more refused to pa:^ any part of: the paying off Isthmian ships. The • scows, hit port this week. The red tape^ they have still a long anew, is coming down. They- tell fine. We told him to plunk down Junction had a very good payoff, Delegates just have to be shown., time to sweat out. us to expect about six inches of $50 or even, $25, hut he refused the ropes, but, according to the; surprisingly "enough as Isthmian to do anjrthing at all. Instead, These brothers can be helped the stuff. Patrolmen, Brother Gillen knowsships are still in the "shakedown We couldn't complain of the he went around', boasting that if by only one immediate method. cruise" stage. them all and well. his book was pulled off here he If the members who have been ishipping' last week^ though, for would be able to._get it back in this country for five, ten and it seemed like- old times^—almost. in Philadelphia, where, so his piore years wouldKapply.. for. citiWe had seven payoffs, and '6ii story went,, he had a big. dr^g.'zenshipi they would.release more with the Agent and the Patrol- jobs-for the aliens.. Most of'the oldtimers.who still Such a boast is pure nonsense, haven't taken-out their citizenThis Brother is full of baloney ghip.papers should; do so at once. By CAL TANKER and we recommend that he be If they want- to do the other sent to the 99 Years Club. aliens in the Union.a big favor, MOBILE—Shipping in this port on a little slip of paper and In^ view of all these beefs, it's their becoming citizens will be has been looking up lately, and placed right on the list. Then time, to report something, yery appreciated in tei-ms of more jobs we have logged seven payoffs when he ships out his name is " good. and around nine sign-ons since removed. open. The crew of the Wild Ranger last week. This .increase is very NOT SO SUNNY se- a pretty nice precedent by Aliens who . can get their visas welcome and we have our fingers All the men are in favor of our donating 53 cartons of cigarettes should, do so. Once securing a crossed^ hoping that the condition visa they canr sail on .coastwise new .sy.stem and the Dispatcher for the Brothers at the hospital continues. also is mighty pleased with the and., intercoastal. ships. This here. These men sure should be Quite a" few of the Alcoa "C" would open more jobs on foreignwaj' things are working out. given credit for having a thought ships hit in here around the same iseveral occasions had to call New for their Brothers who are a bound ships. It used to be that we here in . york for rated men, especially little down, on their luck. There If you have intended" to apply time, and-all of them called for the so-called "Sunny South" crws which helped to relieve the ABs. And the way it looks now, is a crew that lives up to the for a visa and have doubts as to could sneer at our Brothers who • •we have three payoffs set for SlU spirit, and is setting a fine qualifications or procedure, see crowded beach here. Neverthe­ had to stand the cold, raw wea- . less, we still have plenty of un­ next week. Joe Volpian, 5th Deck—if in New rated men on list waiting "for ther of the North. But now we example of brotherhood. The men who crewed up a jobs so don't anybody think that are getting a dose of the same number of ships here a few he has to rush to Mobile to help medicine, and Brothers, we don't months back and paid off later like it one little bit. us out of a jam.. in New York and Norfolk have Each day is colder than the Our new shipping list files are returned to their old stamping It, now in operation and a man can last and the newspapers keep groimds, the Philadelphia Hall. The membership of the Seafarers Inlernaiional Union has tell at a glance where he stands promising even colder weather For this reason, we should not consistently reaffirmed its position that gear-grabbers can't be at any time. Under the old sys­ to come. All we need right now have qiuch trouble getting rated good Union men. Any individual 'who stoops to pilfering gear tem we posted a list every two is snow—and even that's a pos­ men in the immediate future. weeks, and that proved to be sibility. such as coffee-percolators, linens, etc., which are placed aboard Moreover, tripcarders had bet­ In spite of the promises and not too satisfactory. SlU-contracted ships for the convenience of all hands, is. above ter take a tip and stay away Now, however, as soon as a assui-ances from the City Com­ from here. Just don't head for all. guilty of a malidous disregard of his shipmates' welfare. man registers his name is printed missioners and the Chief of Po­ Philadelphia. We have4)lenty of lice that the local "Gestapo'' Crew conveniences on most SIU ships today are not there tripcarders on the beach and would stop hounding merchant ^ by accident. They are there because of the Union's successfullyshould any new ones arrive they seamen, the City Police are fought struggles, to bring greater benefits and comforts ahd to would be quite a few days get­ cracking down once again. Sev­ provide decent conditicms for the membership while out at sea. eral of our members have had ting out. These hard-won conveniences are for the benefit of ALL the book thrown at them for Blackie Gardner has not ar­ HANDS, They ARE NOT to be appropriated by any individual minor violations of the law, and rived in town to take over as foe his o'wn personal use. Violators of the membership's wel­ infractions which normally calF. Port Agent, but we expect him for a $10.00 or $12.00 fine cost " fare will be dealt with in accordance with the firm stand taken almost any day now. We'll be an automatic $100.00 when the repeatedly by Seafarers in all poris,-^pd to have him with us here, offender is a seaman. he does take over? .; • Philly Shipping Improves Some In Past Week Mobile SMjiiring Stages Pick-Up; Gear-Grabbers Hurt Union •••I -• .f|l\ ••I.: �Six THE SEAFARERS Friday; January 30, 1948 LOG great Lakes District Begins To Lay Pians For Its Aii-Out Organizing Drive In 1948 SW Organizer Wanna take a ride? NEW ORLEANS — We had a few bookmen drift in from the cold country asking about the chances of getting out on passen­ ger ships running from this port. These bookmen found that the chances were pretty good. We shipped them right out on the SS Del Mar. There is no wait­ ing for the rated men when the big Mississippi ships are in. Three-fourths of the Stewards Departments on the Mississippi liners are pei'mitmen who must get off after one round trip. But when these ships crew up again most of these permitmen get their jobs back because we do not have book members in the Stewards Department ratings. If any of you Brothers have passenger ship experience as Waiters, Storekeepers, Pantry- ; men, Cooks or Saloon Stewards, and want good paying jobs, run down to New Orleans. Certainly somebody must be telling the boys out on the Coast , how good these ships are because we have quite a few SUP men riding them in all three depart­ ments. Johnny Johnslon Si.-li SIU started its Great Lakes or- board conditions, best realistic ganizational drive early in program for the seamen, and the DETROIT — Despite the fact March. That drive was success­ largest membership on the Great that current temperatures in the ful in winning two elections Lakes. XGreat Lakes area are ranging, (Huron and Wyndotte) early in For these reasons. Great Lakes from near-zero to 35 below zero, I the season, and was gathering seamen are turning toward the SIU for leadership and direction. it's time for all Great Lakes' ^ the Taft-Hartley Act. Then, all That's where you, and you, and members of the SIU to begin organizing progress took a noseyoii come in. thinking in terms of the 1948 (jive. It only takes a few SIU mem­ sailing season. Results were that the SIU lost bers on each ship to make that You might be one of those three elections after August 22, ship an overwhelmingly proBrothers or Sisters who impa- and a fourth . election (Hanna SIU ship. tieiitly ask, "Why should we Company) will be held as a run- The vast majority of Lakes start worrying about the 1948 off election between SIU and seamen already know the SIU sailjng season when it's still two LSU early ir the 1948 sailing score, but they need the assist­ or three months away—depend­ season. ance and leadership of SIU Seafarer Robert W. Pohle. ing on whether we sail bulk members in combating the antiWHY WE LOST freighters, sandboats, auto car­ SIU tactics of the open shop who is spurring the Union's riers, tankers or passenger In addition to the election de­ operators. organizing efforts in the Port " ships?" lays caused by the T-H Act, this During 1948, our slogan is, of Philadelphia. Previously he Now, here's where we bring vicious anti-labor legislation gave "Every SIU Great Lakes District had been a Patrolman in that you up to'date. Last year the the LCA- member companies a member an SIU organizer, and port. Brother Pohle has had much better opportunity to every unorganized fleet under j carry on their anti-SIU propa­ concentration an SIU Victory."! considerable experience in or­ ganda. That way, our task of organizing ganizing. much of which he However, had it not been for on unorganized Great Lakes sea- acquired in the SIU's drive the lengthy delays caused by men will be made a much easier among unorganized . tanker the T-H Act we would have one. ' men. polled a much higher vote witli consequent victories. But due to these delays, many SIU mem­ SIU AFFILIATED TUGMEN bers grew impatient, and piled off the Hanna, Wilson, Shenango and I^insman ships. This year, we want to make By G. W. (Bill) CHAMPLIN damn sure that this same sit­ Not being too full of bright uation does not occur again. ideas this week, I'll just get a Many SIU Great Lakes District little story off my chest. members must assume their One afternoon during the membership responsibilities by Isthmian strike, I was sitting in sailing on the unorganized ships. the park waiting until it was This does does not mean to sail time to go over to Greenpoint for for a few weeks or even a few the six-to-midnight watch. Pre­ months. It means that these SIU members must stick with these sently I saw a girl I knew. Now this girl had ambitions to unorganized ships until after go to sea, so you can imagine they are voted. my utter surprise when I tell you 'The best organizational drive she^was coming along leading a in the world, as well as the ef­ two-year old child. forts of many SIU members, "Yours?" I laughed in greet­ mean absolutely nothing unless ing. the complete SIU membership is "Bill, you know it's not," she behind our drive to organize the replied. "I'm not working, so unorganized on the Great Lakes I'm doing a bit of baby-sitting to TAKE NOTE tide me over." Then she told me the story. Members of the SIU Great The kid's father was a writer. Lakes District, who are sailing He had an order for a couple oi: from Atlantic, Pacific and GuL stories which he couldn't turn ports, are urged to return to the out with the child to bother him. Great Lakes. The Great Lakes "Where's the mother?" I nat District needs everyone of. its vraUy asked. members on the Great Lakes "She's a Stewardess, She won' during 1948. Crewmen of the tug B. T. DeBardeleben, Coyle Towing allot her husband any money to Every unorganized lakes fleet >: take care of the baby, because under SIU organizational con­ Company, have seen wage and working conditions shoot to unprecedented heights since they joined the Marine Allied she's jealous and afraid he'd step tract must be manned by SIU Workers, an affiliate of the Seafarers International Union. out if she did." members as well as pro-SIU Making as little as $50 a month before the Union stepped into "Does she take care of the bills lakes seamen. This means that when her ship pays off?" I won­ the 13 Hanna ships, 2 Schneider the picture, their earnings have been upped more than 400 dered, ships and the 11 Tomlinspn ships per cent with corresponding improvements in conditions. From left to right: Royce Lingoni, Captain: Alexander "No,?' the girl said." She hits must be won by the SIU. Thomson, Cook; James LeBlanc, Deckhand; Maxie Hebert, the first ginmill—and that's the We, the members of the SIU Deckhand, W. C. Marler, Deckhand, and Ecton Punch, Pilot. end of the payoff." Great Lakes District, have the At extreme right is Trussell Beatrous, Union organizer. best- contracts on the entire Lakes. We have the best shipBy FRED FARNEN m- The Patrolman Says m Attention Members Xaugh that off if you will. I'd heard a good deal in my time about the neglected wives of merchant seamen, but this was the first case I'd ever run across that involved a neglected hus­ band. However, let me hasten to add that the neglectful female performer was not an SIU gal. Each- man who makes a donation to the LOG should receive a receipt in return. If the Union official to whom a contribution is given does net make out a receipt for the money, call this to the attention of the SecretaryTreasurer, immediately. Send the name of the of­ ficial and the name of the port In which the occurence took place to the New York Hall, 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. I -t.. i ' < I A of the DeBardeleben while she was in a New Orleane dr^k itwailfaw on • beitf yzopeller. 's. Here a crewmember surveys the tug's damaged screw. The improvement of working conditions and pay under the SIU banner for such outfits as Coyle Towing company by the; Marine Allied Workers has made it one of the fastest, growing units in the Gulf area.! ¥r\ ill ->'!1 �< Friday, January 30, 194t H »B S EAB ARE R S t O Q Baltimore Fs Expecting PREPARING THE FATTED BOAR FOR THE SPIT By WM. (CURLY).HENTZ LiHle aware of ihe fate' soon' to befall him, the soon-to-heSnnelayHdliuier:-.; botair .paifently.' poses in a life ring, above, while crewmemhers Averilt, Jackson and Petro smadc their chops in anticipation. Above right—George Crabtree, called "The Charmer," soothes the boar into submission. George/ the high executioner, has tact­ fully hidden the knife out of sight. Maybe fresh ham, pork chops and spareribs will put a few extra poimds on the boys. At right — Alcoa Snakehead crewmember Jerry Petro poses with a native mother and her sparsely clothed clan. Interpreting Your Shipping Rules When it comes to sign-on time and he doesn't make the job then he wants to get his old NEW YORK—-Now that ship­ shipping card back. Under, the ping has toughened up a little, rule established by the member­ not only in New York, but in ship, the Dispatcher cannot give aU ports, the usual sharpshooter back the card. So please don't is beginning to come to the ask us to go against the mem front again. He's the guy that bership's wishes. Remember that tries to turn the reading of the each ship can carry only about shipping rules around to his ad­ seven or eight aliens, depending vantage and figures "to hell with on the size of the crew aboard the vessel. the rest of the membership; Another big beef that we have The SlU is a Union that is run by the decisions of the majority, been having is that some of the lite tiny minority that does not membership are adopting a abid6 by the rules which guide strange attitude in regard to the all the others cannot have the ship's condition. If, when they organization operate to suit get to the ship, they find that it themselves. Therefore, don't isn't as clean as a hotel, they come to the Dispatcher asking turn down the job. Bear in him to interpret the shipping mind that it is up to the crew . rules to your special advantage. to make the ship clean. An SlU In connection: with shipping ship is always a clean ship be­ rules, we have had several beefs cause Seafarers make it so. come up. Following are some of Here in the Port of New York, them and how we dealt with them: By PAUL GONSORCHIK and AL KERR ALIENS ON SHIPS The biggest beefs wc have had to contend with in the port of New York concerns aliens. Al­ though we have continually been putting on the board that the ship can use citizens only, we still have some aliens that per' sist. in going down to the ship, 'that one of the ' ^ens aboard will get off. Check It - But Good Check ihe slop chesi be­ fore your boat sails. Make sure that the slop chest con­ tains an adequate supply of aU the things you are liable to need. If it doesn't, call the Union Hall immediately. Alcoa Passenger Shipping New At Highest Level "•:/d I During 1947, Alcoa's passenger operations surpassed any previous year in the company's history, ac­ cording to a company statement. Moreover, advance bookings for 1948 are so heavy that pass­ enger business is expected to be even greater in the coming 12 months. The freight picture was not quite so bright, but showed no real cause for concern. In the second half of 1947, freight ship­ ments tapered off somewhat after being at a high level in the first six months. Alcoa spokesmen explained that the slump in freight shipments was due to foreign currency re­ strictions, the world-wide dollar shortage and the Venezuelan government's limitations on car­ goes in a number of ports which Alcoa ships normally hit. FULL COMPLEMENTS During the year, Alcoa pass­ enger ships, almost without ex­ ception, carried full comple­ ments. The passenger total was increased by the addition of the Alcoa Cavalier, the Alcoa' Clip­ per- and the Alcoa Clipper to the company's fleet. The three new ships in .39 trips were able to handle only a small percentage of the applications for passage on them. The company had 297 sched­ uled freighter sailings during the year, the statement said. At present, company officials said that there were 67 vessels in the Alcoa fleet, a total of 830,000 tons of ocean-going shipping. Some of these were owned by the company, the rest held un­ der bareboat charter from the Maritime Commission. Thirteen new ships were added during 1947. BALTIMORE — Shipping . picked up here and right this minute there are plenty of jobs on the board, and we think that there will be more in the coming week; Last week we paid off three Ore ships, three South Atlantics, one Alcoa, three BuUs, two iElobins, two Watermans, one Bernstein, one Isthmian and one Calmar. Meanwhile, we signed on half a doMn, and with the departures scheduled i for ^e coming days there is a good chance that all the itien will get out. There were, naturally, somO beefs on these ships with the greatest number concerning over­ time in' the Stewards Depart­ ment of the Robin Gray. How­ ever, we got everything settled aboard the ships and nobody lost any overtime or any money. In general, all the payoffs were good ones with everybody present and sober. There are still a few men wait­ ing around for just exactly the ship they want on the run they like-best. Maybe they'll ^et what they are looking for. Things continue serene in both the port of Baltimore and in the City at large. Except for the weather, that is, for there is still plenty of snow to fight your way through ashore. Page Seven*^ the shipping calls are now made on the hour. First call is at 9 o'clock in the morning, with others at 10 A.M. and 11 A.M. No calls are made from 11 A.Mi until 1 P.M. Afternoon calls be­ gin at 1 P.M., with one every hour until 4 o'clock. No calls are made after 4 P.M., except for emergencies. USE YOUR FACILITIES Keep Her Steady As She Goes We sU know lhat ihe Seafarers is lops in ihe mariiime field, and has the best contracts and conditions. We got to be that way the hard way—and let's keep it the way it is. Here are some of the things you can do: L Hold regular shipboard meetings 2. Attend the shoreside meetings; and take an active pari in them. Bring up your }ieefs before the membership, not in a ginmill.3. Keep those gashounds and- performers under control. They are among ihe Union's worst enemies. 4. Do your job to the best of your ability. 5. Don't take lime off unless you are authorized by the department head. Incidentally, some of the mem­ bership haven't been making full use -of the 3rd Deck recreation rooni while in the Port of New York. Under the direction of Frenchy Michelet, the third deck is now equipped with various SAN FRANCISCO — Climax­ ' The 22-cent raise was the open­ ing a five-week fight, the Sea­ ing gun fired by the Seafarers in games, pinball machines, etc. farers Guards and Watchmens a drive to organize all guards This recreation room is open Union won a 22-cent wage boost and watchmen and give them to the membership every day for all guards and watchmen em­ full union protection. For a from 9 A.M. until 11 P.M. With ployed by the American Patrol long time such workers have the television set in good work­ Service, Young's Patrol and the been pushed around by their em-, ing order you can now enjoy U. S. Protective Service. At the ployers. « watching the fights, .wiestliag same time, the Guards and In addition to the solid sup­ matches, newsreels, and many Watchmen became fully affili­ port of the Seafarers, the Guards other activities. Take care of ated with the Seafarers Inter­ received strong backing from this equipment and make good national Union. the Masters, Mates and Pilots, use of it. The increase was the result of the AFL Metal Trades Council v Every week for the next few a settlement reached by the and the AFL Organizational and weeks, we will deal with a dif­ Union and the employers work­ Strategy Committee in their ferent one of the shipping rules ing through the Federal Con- campaign for better wages and conditions. so that the membership may be­ cilation Service, Upon obtaining their pay rise, OPENING GUN come better acquainted with them. These 41 rules are not just Effective January 16, the in­ the Watchmen's union warmly something to be read and forgot­ crease will be in force until May thanked the SIU, the SUP, and ten. They govern how and when 15, when the present contract ex­ the other AFL outfits Which had men shall be shipped out on the pires and a new one will be helped make their success .pbs- ' different jobs. negotiated. sible. SHI Watchmen Win 22-Cent Raise From Three Outfits In Frisco ."•I �THE Page Eight SEAFARER S Friday. January 30. 1948 LOG 1 SHIPS' M1M17TES AMD MEWS it-.;.' Pfi- s'" t' pt:/ afe •, it- Newhall Hills Saga Ends At N.Y. Payoff The longdrawn, trouble-strewn arrived in the form of the SS H. saga of the SS Newhall Hills, a M. Rice, an Alcoa Libertf which Pacific Tankers vessel which al­ put into Southampton with a fire ways forgot to duck, came to an in her cargo of coal. From the end a couple of weeks ago when Rice, the Newhall men got Amer­ the last of the crew paid oft in ican candy and other things and New York. They'd left their above all plenty of cigarettes. ship in Southampton, England, According to a letter Mickiehowever, the British having wicz wrote to the LOG just after bought her. Christmas, Barney McNally was The Newhall was just another to prove to be the mainstay of tanker making the tough trips a the standby crew as the months lot of tankers make until one wore on. It was McNally who foggy day last May in the Eng­ learned how to get food through lish Channel. That was the day the British customs frdm SIU that trouble started and it started ships and even NMU ships hit­ about the toughest way it can ting Southampton for bunkers, for a tanker. and toward the end things In the soupy weather, a traw­ weren't so bad. ler rammed the Newhall, touch­ In fact, Mickiewicz says Mcing off an explosion that sheared NaUy and some of the others got away the bow and kiUed Sea­ on so well with British shoreside farer Edward Bolehala. Five workers that they rated plenty of men were reported missing from free drinks whenever they went the trawler which disappeared in ashore. In addition, one of the smoke and flames and was not Oiler went around with a girl identified, although she was who worked in the agent's office thought to be Swedish. so the boys on the Newhall Hills The Newhall crew won high always had the shipping news praise for what was described as first. their "sheer guts" in fighting the PANAMA EGGS fird that followed the explosion. They played hoses as fire threat­ McNally's greatest feat in the ened a center tank explosion of course of hitting 30 or more ships which would have finished the was wangling two cases of eggs ship once and for all. For 24 and two boxes of tomatoes from hours they battled the fire and a Panamanian tanker that came saved the ship. Nevertheless, in. Best shipping news the boys with her bow blown off and with ever heard was that they were tank tops, girders and cables going home. twisted and tangled she was in Mickiewicz wrote that it was bad shape. "A torpedo couldn't a swell bunch of boys who made have done a better job," said up the crew, but said that as Mac McAuley, an Oiler who took much couldn't be said for the some remarkable photographs of^ Skipper. This point was brought the carnage. out much more strongly when the last 13 of the boys paid off in LONG WATCH Her flag at half-mast for the New York, eight of them coming dead Bolehala, the Newhall was across first class on the America. towed into Sheerness, Kent, 40 At the payoff it turned out that miles from London. The boys both the Skipper and the Chief began coming back to the States Mate had paid more attention to one by one, but a standby crew the bottle than to their duties was kept on while the ship lay during the stay in Southampton in a Southampton shipyard for and had made quite a contribu­ repairs. For them it was a long tion to the general hard time that everybody had. hard watch in England. But the trip home for the boys It was time of super "auster­ who returned on the America ity." Cigarettes were almost un­ was a good one. The boys had obtainable and the boys found a fine time with the passengers— British rations hard to take. Some pretty welcome relief and with the NMU crew. mm A ride home first class on the SS America was well deserved bit of luxury for George Donnelly (left) and Bar­ ney McNally after long tough months aboard the SS NewhaU Hills. Here the two Seafarers are having a bit of fun at the Captain's Dinner. The glamorous yoimg lovely, whose first name is reported as Bessie, seems to be enjoying both the company and the occasion. L,--' . . Painting of the MoUne Victory by. inventive crewmember Andy Lorier. Credit Seafarer Andy Lorier with a bit- of shipboard ingenuity that should make the Asso­ ciation of American Artists sit up and take no­ tice. No obstacle tan keep him from letting go with his talent for drawing and painting when the spirit moves him. Most of the time Andy confines his artistry to black and white sketches, such as have been re­ produced in the LOG from time to time. Oc­ casionally, however, the talented Seafarer feels the ui-ge, as do most artists, to "do something in oil." But Andy travels pretty light when he's out on a trip and that's where his ingenuity comes in. On a recent run aboard the Moline Victory, while the Robin line ship was in the Indian Ocean, Brother Lorier thought he'd like to do an oil painting of the ship. He had no cahvas, however, which is almost indispensable for such a job. But Andy was determined to "do" the Moline Victory, nevertheless. So he simply took an ordinary piece of white drawing paper and then gave it a coat of clear shellac. He allowed it to dry thoroughly, then set to work. When he had completed the paint­ ing, the experiment was so successful that it was virtually impossible to tell the difference between his improvised "canvas" and the real thing. Brother Lorier has never had any art school­ ing. He's interested in painting and sketching only because he gets a "big bang out of it." .1: SIU Ships' Minutes In Brief ' MADAKET. Dec. 2—Chairman and Secretary not given. New Business: Delegates reported no disputed overtime. Motion car­ ried to give Stewards Depart­ ment a vote of thanks for the fine food served during the trip. Motion carried to have all mat­ tresses changed in Deck Depart­ ment foc'sles. Kathryn Men Promise Best To Gourmets An invitation to enjoy the best of cooking, including rice and beans, Puerto Rican style, was sent out to all seafaring epicures by the crew of the SS Kathryn, Bull Lines. In the minutes of a shipboard meeting held December 1, a spe­ cial note was added suggesting that when the Kathryn is up on the board tov crewmembers, men who have a hankering for food at its best should grab the jobs. "Barrilito," the nom-de-mer of a Kathryn crewmember, penned the following to the Kathryn's minutes: "We just want to let the brothers know that on this ship we have the best cooks, so if you want to eat rice and beans Puer­ to Rican style just look for the SS Kathryn on the blackboard in the Union Hall." Pass the beans, pal. STEEL ARTISAN, Dec. 10— Chairman and Secretary not given. New Business: Motion carried to make repair list for each department. . Good and Welfare: Agreed that Patrolman is to check slopchest. One min­ ute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. ^ SDONALD S, WRIGHT, Aug. 30—Chairman Gunner Grahne; Secretary Langston. Delegates re­ ported departments running smoothly. Good and Welfare: Suggested that everyone coop­ erate in keeping messroom clean. Steward Department beef con­ cerning Steward's yelling at messman Gillies. Messman told to do Steward's bidding and beef later. ^ X X MARINA. Oct. 5—Chairman J. A. Baldwin; Secretary R. P. Sirois. New Business: Motion carried to have ship's previous repair list carried over to new list. 'Motion carried to have ur­ inals repaired. Good and Wel­ fare: Discussion of painting Ste­ wards Department. Agreement reached of satisfaction to all hands. One minute of silence in memory of Brothers lost at sea. XXX JOHN W. MACKAY, Oct. 10— Chairman W. H. Harrell; Secre­ tary Q. ^ Mkflntyre. New Bud- ness: H. L. Manchester elected ship delegate by acclamation. List of offenses and fines ap­ proved. Motion carried that each member of the crew would have the right to enter the name of each offender on the list to be posted. Good and Welfare: Black Gang to use spare head and shower and keep them clean. XXX TONTO, Nov. 27 — Chairman M. E. Sanchez; Secretary J. J. Hoyle. Delegates' reports accepted. New Business: Motion carried that James Winters be approved for a permit. Motion by Steward that if delegates wish to check requisition sheets they are to do at least 12 hours before ship's arrival in port. Good and Welfare: Men asked to refrain from throwing cig­ arette butts in drains. Motion carried that the "three delegates along with the Steward check aU mattresses and make arrange­ ment for replacement of old bedding. X X X FRANCES. Dec. 5—Chairman John Lincoln; Secretary Frank Rose. New Business: Motion car­ ried to elect Dan Butts as ship delegate. "Motion carried for Del­ egates to investigate laundry and bring back recommendations to be voted upon at next meeting. Education: Brother Frank Rowell spoke on tanker drive. He promised to go to first SIU Hall and bring back literature. Mo­ tion carried for decks in foc'sles fContinued on Page 9) , • : ' 'jX\ �Friday, January 30, 1S48 THjB SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine SIU Ships' Minutes In Brief exchanged. Resolution carried (Contmucd from Page 8) | that the Purser show movies to be painted. Good and Wel- j next trip. One minute of silence fare: Discussion on gashounds! for brothers lost at sea. and performers with agreement that crew will not go to bat for 4-4 4. ALCOA CAVALIER, Dec. 7— men who foul-up. One minute of Chairman Crosby: Secretary Zap-' silence for departed brothers. pia. Elected James Allen Ship 4. S. 4. Delegate. No beefs reported from YARMOUTH, Nov. 28—Chair­ any department. Have $73.58 in man Matthew Sams: Secretary j A treasury. Good and Welfare: Aubrey Parsons. New Business:; Voted to collect baseball equip­ Motion by T. Aldridge that a' : ment and resume baseball games. survey of rooms on D Deck be' , i Ship's minutes and record of made so any vacancy may be — ship's funds to be posted in made available for the Stewards messroom. Voted more cake and Department. Motion by Hall for clarification of Section 15, Par. and boat drill conducted on Sat- cookies for coffee. Resolved to b of agreement, as ship is being "rday afternoon. Education: have repair list ready before' MARCH 31- isTHEDEAD­ used as hotel and clause does Reading of the part of agree- hitting New York. Resolution not cover this peculiarity. Mo- rnent dealing with fire and boat calling ^ on everybody to vote in LINE RK PAYIN6 YOUR. lion by Williams that once a drill. Good and Welfare: Agree- Union elections. Passed vote of 1946 ONION ASSESSMBNIS. week crew hold an educational n^ent that all rooms be kept-thanks to Chief Cook and galPRoiEcT YOUR SHIPPING meeting. Motion by Johnson that elean. One minute of silence ob-12ey force. A minute of silence a drinking fountain be installed served for Brothers lost at sea. for brothers lost at sea. riACE AND MEMBERSHIP back aft on "D" Deck for crew's' 4. 4- 4. DAVIDSON VICTORY, Nov. RI6HT3AHD PRIWLEGES convenience. 25 — Chairman Leroy Nicholas; BYPAYlNG UP ANDKEEP­ Secretary Del Benedict. Good ING IN GDdD STANDING. and Welfare: Transportation dis­ cussed and it was decided to re-' MARINA, Nov. 16—Chairman fer it to Patrolman on arrival in W. J. Carney: Secretary R. P J Mobile. Results of conference in Sirois: Ship Delegate W. T. nPMT&MTN ROTfRM 91 Mobile between Cal Tanner and Taylor. No beefs except a few -r™ rwi« w' the civil authorities read to crew, hours overtime in Deck DepartCrewmerobers go on record ex- ment. Carried to have the three ^ Cvhw messman re- „ , _ » votej ofn thailks to Delegates draw up repair lists tor and Welfare: Crew quested members to assist him ^spons^ble crew's approval before passing By HANK Voted have pres­ there's no sense in taking a job, going aboard ship Sitr a'„T?r rf Sg S P»"s hold sihtU^ ineetings One sure increased, and to have gal­ and Brothers, then coming back to the hall to turn back the job. Let's be _ • X ' ofe si­ • nnnuto of silence for brothers ley fitted with steam table and ship s radio. One minute sailors and good SIU men. Let's not look for an inch of dust under electric mixer. .One minute of the bunks, the brand of coffee aboard, rust on the anchors or lence in memory of brothers lost lost at sea. silence for Biothers lost at sea. holidays on the stack. As long as the ship isn't sinking at the dock at sea. 4. 4. 4" 4> 4" there's no legitimate reason for not holding on to the job once JOHN W. MACKAY .Oct. 28— you take it off the board. Shipping is tough, at times, and how WILLIAM J. BRYAN, Oct. 26 Chairman W. H. Harrell; Secre­ good the ship and the trip will be depends on how you do your —• Chairman Jack McArthur; tary O. A. Mclntyre. T. J. Den­ own job aboard ship and the cooperation j'ou give j'our shipmates. Secretary W. D. Rinehart. Dele­ nis. Deck Delegate, R. Summergates reported on number of 4 4" 4> lin. Stewards Delegate, and bookmen in their departments. It's really a good thing to see how more and more of the Harrell, Engine Delegate, re­ Deck Department reported about membership are voicing their opinions , and problems in the ported no beefs at all. Voted 200 hours of disputed overtime LOG—even continuing the discussion of various articles wrtten that checkers, watchmen and re­ mostly on gangway watches. by other Brothers. It's easy to have an opinion about something pairmen from .shore be fed in Good and Welfare: Steward re­ concerning the SIU. • However, when you write an article about ported that new mattresses and recreation room only. Voted to it for your weekly union newspaper, you really use your coffee pots will be placed aboard. make it an offense finable in the brains—and in doing so you automatically educate yourself All doors, ports and storm doors amount of $10.00 to post phony and the brothers who will read your article. leak. Ship to be fumigated and names on the offense list. 4 4 4 medical chest checked. SEATRAIN -raAS, Nov. 16 & 4. 4. From the SS Robin Hood at sea Brothers Paul Clendenning, 4, t 4i —Chairman Bill Gray; Secretary STEEL AGE « Nov. 24—ChairTOUSSAINT LOUVERTURE. O. J. Lesh. Mclntyre reported man Arne Bjornson; Secretary Bob High, Jim O'Connell and Red Jones sent their salty holiday Nov. 12—Chairman Manuel Lan- that Captain requested that all Joseph Dames. Engine Delegate greetings by radiogram to Brother Pete King, his wife, and a dron: Secretary Joshua Lundy.' wrap up all liquor reported disputed overtime, said few other brothers... Brother Spurgeon Woodruff was in last New Business: Landron Mioved ^coming aboard. New Busi- collection might depend on week confessing he was marrying the SS Steel Worker for a that all losses due to theft while ness: Repair list made up and whether Isthmian agreement was third trip around the world again. His reasons—she's a good ship in port be reported to Patrolman approved. Education: Steward signed before payoff. Voted that and has a swell ci-ew ... Brother Isidore Levy just come in from for action and Mate be instructed spoke on responsibility of crew the Delegates inspect food stores, a long Isthmian trip... Brother Matt Fields has a case right now to keep all unauthorized persons m keeping ship clean. Pointed slopchest and medical list before —a case of a whispering voice. What kind of medicine is pre­ off the ship. Rising vote of out that men should take care sailing, and that fruit juices be scribed for this ailment, Brother Fields?... Little "Blackie" thanks to the Steward Depart­ of gear union fought to have served for breakfast twice a Arenella is in town right now after a fourteen day trip. 4 4 4 ment for the splendid coopera­ placed on ships. week instead of fresh fruit. Here are some oldtimers who may still be in town: Bosun tion and excellent feeding dur­ 4- 4. 4. M/S/C that Delegates have all J. Ziereis, T. Foster, F. Camacho, Bosun A. Allie, J. Latorre, ing voyage. STEEL AGE, Nov. 6—Chair- disputed overtime ready for F. X. Donovan, M. Feeheney, Deck Engineer J. Shiber, D. W. man C. Wright: Secretary J. Patrolman and to report to Arscott, C. Fleming. Steward F. E. Gardner, Chief Cook J. Dames. Crew elected A. C. Rios, Patrolman that overtime is short Hernandez. Bosun K. G. Ostling. A. Armand, Bosun P. Gon­ Stewards Delegate; W. Ratcliffe, for sanitary work and for serving zales. J. Wahletz and E. Brundage... Brother Hanzel E. Brooks (SUP) Engine Delegate; G. Winn, passengers' meals . was Deck Delegate and Ship's Delegate aboard the SS Wayne Deck Delegate. Voted to notify 44> 4MacVeagh. A real SIU man, indeed, who has tried to do his Patrolman of failure to have best for the crew and the voyage. man posted at wheel from 8 4 4 4 4. J, J, a.m. to 5 p.m. when "iron mike" Story of the Week (with some beef in it): Last week a ELI WHITNEY, Sept. 14 — operates. Voted unanimously to secon.d cook and baker tried to do his best , but had a disappoint­ Chairman Bill Thompson: Sec- fine men 25 cents for leaving ing experience in the end. A ship was sailing in the afternoon retary George Burns. Delegates dirty dishes etc. in messhall, w ithin an hour or two. A call came, in for another man to replace had nothing to report. New Bu.s-' collections to go to members in the Second Cook and Baker who was not aboard and nowhere in iness: Motion carried for each hospital. Voted to ask Patrolman 4 4. 4•sight. A Second Cook and Baker in the hall took the job so the man to donate 50c for ship's to inquire why company was YAKA, Nov. 23 — Chairman ship wouldn't sail short-handed thus avoiding arguments and fund. Delegate reported that trip not providing free launch serv- Preston Lobbregt; Secretary H. confusion in the affected department. Rushing down the dock, is expected to be pleasant as ice. Voted to contact AMMLA A. Orlando. No beefs reported. struggling with his two bags of gear, the new man sights an­ Captain is a fine fellow and for a library. Approved repair Brother Smith proposed that the other guy staggering ahead of him. When he gets to the ship he will work with the crew. Good list. ^ carrying of deck cargo be made sees this particulai' type of a performer climbing aboard and and Welfare: Ship Delegate sta­ 4. 4^ 4. known in sufficient time to allow the gangway pulled up right after him. Brothers, remember the ROBIN LOCKSLEY, Nov. 27 ted that all beefs are to be first catwalk to be rigged before sail­ taken to the Departmental Dele­ -Chairman Ned Williams: Sec ing, and proposed that this be importance of your jobs at all times. You'll hardly ever get ir'oTTT u ~ fouled up yourself or foul up your shipmates and the ship if you gate and if no settlement is at­ retary W. E. Porter. Delegates 1" °' " ^ SIU ships. know the SIU way of doing things and you use your common tained, the Ship, Delegate will reported all beefs settled. New be consulted. One minute of sil­ Business: Resolution carried that Y^^ed that hospital be moved sense; all grievances be brought to Pa­ from aft, as present place was 4 4 4 ence for brothers lost at sea. Brother Lloyd King was Engine Delegate on the SS trolman through Delegate. Voted unsuitable. Voted that repair 4. 4. 4. Lebore... Gulfer C. B. Martin and Brother A. F. Nottage EDWARD RICHARDSON. Nov. that Patrolman should ask Pur- list be made up and turned in at end of voyage. Voted that were aboard the SS Wild Ranger... Brother Archie D. Sandy 9—Chairman Clinton McMullen;lser why slopchest is not open was chairman and Ship's Delegate aboard the SS LaSalle Secretary William R. Hughes, weekly and why prices are so water tank be cleaned out before ...Gulf oldtimer Leroy Nicholas making a trip on the SF New Business: All rnen instruc­ high. Approved motion that, pub­ sailing. One minute of silence Davidson Victory. ted to turn in overtime for fire lic library books be coll-'cted andj'for Brothers lost at sea. A eoOD UNIOW MEMBER DOBS MxeETINEAP STANDINe! CUT and RU\ • ^S-'^reoSfed" cLtThr.r 00??. • - -- •- • . . J . ,s. 4» ' �p«a»'TeaJ Frich^'Jattinuhr 90' 1948. Tff E S E A T A R E R.S: L O G - MEMBEBSmP SPEAKS / ly John Fiske Is Dream Ship; Bordeaux Oo-La-La, He Says 6ot A Story? Send It in! wiU bring sad thoughts of a The minutes of a meeting held short payoff to many of the crew. aboard an SIU ship recently con­ You've been getting letters Women and Champagne can tained a request which we would about Bucko Mates, Captain really go through a roll of francs like to see granted. However, we Blighs, bad Isthmian scows, so I in a hurry, as many of us found must rely upon the membership's thought you'd like to hear about out. response -to do so.a dream ship and a pleasure The crew, imder Good and NAMES A FEW Welfare, suggested that the SEA­ cruise for a change. The ship is the SS John Fiske Some ot the better hangouts, FARERS LOG devote two pages and the cruise was to France. where seamen will get decent in the LOG to cheerful news, Happened to be my first trip to prices and better treatment are praise of men and crews and in­ that country, and from what the Cafe Du Paul, the L'Embas- teresting exi>eriences instead of some of my Seafarer friends have sey, and the Hotel Majestic. Look moans, groans and beefs. Well, we still want to hear told me I didn't think that it these places up if you are lucky from Seafarers who have beefs enough to be able to go to this would be such a good country. —they serve a good purpose city of cities. I want to tell all of those guys In closing, a word of praise for but as the crew mentioned right now that they are dead cheerful news, is just as inter wrong. For my money, France Captain Frank Wennet. One of esting and we'd like to print is one swell country, and the port those good Joes who looks out more of it. of Bordeaux will come down the for the crew and does things That's where you come in. stretch three lengths to the good right for them. The gang on Something imusual is always whenever a discussion of good the Fiske is behind him a hun­ happening to seamen and crews pprts comes up in the messhall. dred percent. wherever they drop the anchor. We were able, to spend Christ- According to the Deck Gang, That incident ashore in the last ; mas in Bordeaux and that, of the Mates are tops. As for the port gave the whole gang a course, means Christmas day din- Engineers, my hat is off to Chief laugh. ItH probably meter Jim McMurrough, the Holland guffaw or two in the LOG. Brothers who are First and In the words of the big ad­ Third, and to Second Assistant vertising outfits: Don't hide your Logan Rbe, all the best bunch light under a basket. I've ever sailed under. Just give us the details, pic­ This is a good crew, too, with tures, too. if possible, and well gashounds and performers not do the rest. The address is: SEA found and not wanted. I'm hop­ FARERS LOG, 51 Beaver St.. ing for many future voyages like New York 4, N. Y. this last one. D. Hall SS John Fiske Tor the Edilojf: ner. I'll now slip in a little plug for the Steward's Dept. aboard the Fiske: Orchids to Chief Cook Frank Judah and Steward AI Sistrunk, for one fine combina­ tion repast and banquet. Put Calendar On All Ships, Brother Suggests WORDS CANT DESCRIBE To the Editor: I've been thinking about this for a long time and expect that many other Brothers have had the same thought but have not gotten around to putting it be­ fore the membersship. I believe a practical 'thing for the Union to do would be to put out a Union calendar. A small, tidy calendar to be placed in all ships on the bulletin board. Besides serving the regular calendar function, it would also be a gentle reminder to the offi­ cers that the ship carried an SIU crew. More important, however, it would specify Union holidays and other important dates to men of the SIU. For example, anniver­ sary of Union's founding (this is our tenth year), contract termin­ ation dates, Andrew Furuseth's Birthday, and other dates worthy of remembrance to SIU members. What do you think of tlie idea, fellas? Albert A. LaPIante r won't go into the menu here, for it would take too many superiatives and adjectives to cover it. Suffice to say, what you other guys on other ships had was only ; a midnight snack in comparison. While in Bordeaux, we invited fifteen orphans to share our din­ ner with us. Shepherded by the Swiss Consul and his wife they showed up with sharp appetites on Christmas morning. Did those kids, eat! — After a mere two hours of steady stuffing, they went on a tour of the ship and personally wished each man in the crew the best that the New Year could bring. . Some of lis still had some gum, candy bars and soap. Those •little presents topped off the best ; Christmas some of those poor m ( kids ever had. Miraculously, the whole crew was sober for the big doings in the chow hall.. But it was a dif­ ferent story before the day was over and the evening started. That wasn't the last we heard of the Christmas Party. ITie fol' lowing day a Catholic Priest from the oi'phanage came down to the dock and blessed the ship. That is one reason that makes me want to say on this ship. She could go through ice and storm and still come out okay. A word here about the Ma­ demoiselles and the gin-mills of Bordeaux, though these words LaFitte Stewards Night Lunch Set R.R. Precedent SS Flyer Master's Laxness In Sanitary Control Cited To the Editor: Some of the ships' masters are constant dragdowns in our battle for the improvement of condi­ tions on Isthmian ships. On my last trip to the Persian Gulf I was aware that if the Master, had given more attention to the crew and ship conditions On Holiday the ti'ip would have been of more benefit to the men aixd "the com­ pany. As we all know the Persian Gulf is an area that is conducive to diseases such as malaria, cholera, dysentery, etc. Looking at this important fact, we can clearly sec that shipboard'sanita­ tion in general should have been in the foreground, instead of be­ ing ignored as was the case on the Steel Flyer. NEVER CLEANED •Wim Not once during the two-andohe-half mouths in this area were the midship house decks washed or scrubbed in any way. The midship decks became a breeding place for flies an filth. Another thing Was the practice of allow­ ing natives to use crew messhalls, glassware and utensils for feed­ ing. Americans have not the re­ sistance to the diseases of this region that the natives have. When questioned about this the Captain said it was the com­ pany's wish. From now on, I look skep­ tically on medical examinations that are required before sailing an Isthmian ship. No inspection whatever of sanitary conditions was made by the Master during our Persian Gvdf stay. The only inspection during the entire trip was made a short time before we entered an American port. This was only eyewash for the benefit of the short officials and not for the crew. All told this trip on the Steel Flyer was the most riskful and miserable trip that I have ever made to sea. John Sundling Buster Gwosdik. OS. spent some time aboard the Portu­ guese fishing schooner — on To the Editor: which he is pictured above — when the John Gallup was in The Stewards Department of Lisbon Christmas day. the Jean Lafitte are Union His shipmate. Andrew MessBrothers that every SIU member ana. who snapped a raft of would like to sail with. But good photos during the trip, there are two characters among sent this one along. them I would like to talk about. They are Steward Delephena and Messman Big Boy Chapman. These two Brothers are in­ genious, to say the least. Even though the trip ended in San Francisco, they continued to serve night lunches on . the Southern Pacific Railroad. , By BILL GARRITY I believe this is the first time that night lunch ever was served on a railroad. Nevertheless, these two Brothers continued to The tugboat men of long ago, serve night lunch . for three Worked very hard with, nqthing to show. straight nights. Where and how They worked long hours, with short pay. they accumulated all the food is And really couldn't have any say. still a mystery. Well, Brothers Delephena and They had no organizing then. Chapman, are you going to give Until I'll really tell yon tvhen. the secret away and tell us how you managed to compete so suc­ Some boys that were a real deck hand, cessfully with the Southern Decided to organize and stay on land. Pacific Railroad? They made an organization great, Hobezt A. Barrel! So now the boys don't have to wait. (Ed. Nole: Okay. Brothers, tell us how.) Jil ••i m >i| "ii Log'A-Rhythms Totfay hni Yesterday They go to work on a job that's fine, And friendship doesn't stand in line. They have good men to back them too, It's the organizers of the SIU. So all you boys stick together. Fair or cold or rainy weather. Report to the Hall when you're in town. The boys at the Hall won't let you down. There's a job waiting there for you. If you are a member of the SIU, Ir: -r.'i. . 'r-I �T H E S E A FA RE R S Friday, January 30, 1848 LOG We Know Yon The Old Redhead Reports A Bad Case Of Beira Blues I've got the Beira blues. Some 48 days ago we arrived in Beira aboard the Virginia City Victory and to this date, Christmas Eve, we haven't made the dock. We've been anchored out here so long that the other vessels coming in think we're the light ship. The not-so-hot launch service avails us of the opportunity to view Beira in all its splendor. Beira—the only cemetery in the world with light... This is the place where Port Stewards go when they die... If I had anything to say about the atom bomb tests at Bikini, they would have used this place. About the population here: There are about 2,000 residents— all dead. These people love watersports. Their favorite is "Soak the Seamen" ... A movie costs 80 cents per. Believe me. I've got better film on my teeth than what is shown here. The rows of seats are so close together you sit with the people in front of you... I was wi-ong when I thought the theatre was air-cohditioned—the guy next to me had a fan. Another point of interest here is the "Chinaman's." I doti't know if the place comes under the heading of water sports but it's a dive... The place has a real oriental atmosphere—even the cockroaches are slant-eyed. The town also has a radio station. Two hours a day they broadcast static in English and Portuguese ... The local citizens are great lovers of music, es­ pecially the police force. They'll play a tune on your head any­ time. Beira is definitely the paramountcy in disoiganization. The only thing around here that's organized is the mosquitoes. An­ other month and we'll have to change the axe heads to rubber. Just think, we'll have to spend Christmas and New Year's here. It's about 100 in the shade, so in order to make with the Christmas Spirit, Yankeestyle, Rocky White and Dutchy Bolz will lead the crew in cai-oling direct from the chill box. Also a raffle will be held, the winner to get the privilege of shrinking the Second Cook's head over an open flame. From the foregoing you can see what's happening to us. Ex­ cuse me while I stagger back and find a cage. Give my regards to Paul and Benny on New York Hall's 2nd Deck. We'll be back around March, April or Mayhem. Red Campbell (Ed. Note: What happens to "Red" brings tears to our eyes—from chuckles. Sorry for your trouble. "Red," but - we think all hands get a big bang out .of your misfortunes. Let's have more, soon.) ^ Cities Service Man Looks To Union Representation To the Editor: I am on the Salem Maritime, one more of the newly-acquired T-2s by the Cities Service Oil Company. The crew on board is for the SIU and it's only too bad they're not in yet. (Ed. Note; Cities Service is presently being balloted by the National Labor Relations Board). fhe. ship's hull is being V; strengthened in the Meriyl' , Stevens dry dock and we'll soon : go out for a load and then will proceed to New York, where I am ardently hoping we'll get a chance to vote and see the Union become our representative. TIPS FOR VOLUNTEEI^ Keep in mind that the best way to organize the unorganized is to do your job well. Take a job you can do efficiently. Be nice to the guys—try to win an argument instead of a fight. Talk about the Union and what it has done for you. Let them know that the guys who "don't want to know about the union" are gen­ erally finks who are, most of the time 99-year club old faithfuls, $cared of losing tbe jobs they've ( ignslaved themselves for. Try eniighteiyng them one by one—it's not a bad methd. John R. Chaker, Oiler 'Confused' Electrician Bids Members Define His Status To the Editor: To ihe Editor: BIT OF OLD CANTON Page Eleven Hiding behind a "beard" won't save Johnny Roberts from identification, we still know him. P. San Martin's Camera caught him in a play­ ful mood aboard the Florida where Johnny is a member of the Stewards Department. Hungry Gervais Had Nothing On The Grande Ronde To the Editor: I have just finished reading the account of the last trip of the SS Gervais, Pacific Tankers, in the Dec. 19 issue of the LOG. We had the same trouble on the SS Grande Ronde of the Amer­ ican Pacific Tankers. They were supposed to have six to nine months supplies brought aboard in Hopoken, N. J. Yet we ran out of stores before three months had elapsed. There should be something done about these tankers which take long trips. We were eating canned spam, which the Steward called ham (without even smil­ ing) for over two weeks. The Captain thought he was half "Wild Bill" Hickok and half John L. Sullivan. It seemed every time he got half a tankful he either scared the hell out of the watch on deck by walking up to one of them and sticking a gun in their guts and saying, "Who the hell are you," or he would walk. back aft .and chal­ lenge anybody-to a fight. Lucky for him that nobody took him up. While cruising around the Gulf we saw many American tankers sailing under foreign flags, including Russian. What disgusts me most are those Pana­ manian scows. I believe we met the Gervais in Savonna, Italy. Frank Oslrick I am writing this letter to you in the hope that you will publish it. I am writing in regard to the agreement we have concerning the Electricians. For the last few year? I haven't had any real trouble with work­ ing rules, but since the war I have run up against so many arguments about what Electri­ cians are and are not supposed to do that I am kind of confused. I would like to have all Elec­ tricians read this letter very carefully then put their answers in the LOG. others split the batteries between I the Electrici.an and the Radio i Operator and a few even ring in the Second Mate where the Gyro batteries are concerned. Just what the hell is an Elec­ trician supposed to do? SUGGESTIONS I think that a committee should be formed and a specified agree­ ment drawn up. Below are some things to which such a commit­ tee might well agree: 1. Mates to handle deck lights as far as replacing bulbs in mastlights, floodlights and cargo cluster lights. LACK STATUS 2. What battgries are under the care of the Electricians to be Around 1945, the Electricians specified. did not have any specified room 3. Both • switchboai'ds to be to live in and were pushed from one room to another. I ran into handled by Electrician — Engi­ this situation on the SS Bell neers to keep hands off. Ringer in September 1945 and 4. Two hours overtime to be again on the SS Robin Goodfel- allowed Electricians on Sunday low in November 1947. Of at sea, and on both Saturday and course, you won't run into this Sunday in port to make trouble­ always. I only mention it to shooting rounds. illustrate my point: the Electri­ 5. Electricians to be called and cian has no specified status put on standby at any time when aboard some of our ships. electrical deck gear is being used Our agreement may be inter­ for any purpose. preted to mean any one of a 6. Electricians to be called up­ thousand things. It does not on to keep a motor log" and specify some of the things for "rhegger" readings on all motors, which we are doing and collect­ readings to be taken at three ing overtime. Since the agree­ month intervals. ment does not define these things I would also like to see it some of the more ambitious Chief made compulsory for all Assist­ Engineers are trying to stop our ant Electricians to have three doing them. years engine room time. I see no These Chief Engineers are say­ reason why we should accept ing that they do not need an new men who never have been Electrician on standby when in an engine room and ship them docking and un-docking; that above men who have the experi­ they are not going to call an ence and the qualifications. Electrician when they want to | 1 would like very much . to change over generators. have pro and con opinions on ; These Chiefs refuse to pay; this letter published in the LOG overtime from 6 p.m. when the | so that I can learn how the longshoremen go to supper even ' ma.iority of Electricians will feel though the Electrician is re- • if and when such a committee as • quired to remain on board. i is suggested above should become There are other things: Some \ a reality. ships allow you two hours on j Sunday to make your trouble-1 Cei'tainly these working rules shooting round, but others want I am asicing for would benefit all you to make this trip free. Some Electricians in the future. Wiley E. Parrott of them want you to work on; (Ed. Note: Okay, Electricians, the gyro and radar and the ships j how about generating some radio speaker and receivers while ! juice on Brother Parrott's beef. others pass this work to the Radio ! The LOG wires are open to Operator. Some say that the bat­ you). teries are the Electrician's work. u WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE TO YOU?'' Back From Army Duty, Member Asks For LOG To the Editor: JOHN R. CHAKER LOG Can Be Seen In Beira, He Reports To the Editor: I would like it to be men­ tioned in the LOG that all SIU brothers can get copies of the paper down in Beira, East Africa. We have been here for a month and a half and have been getting the. LOG at the Swan Bar. I would like to add that this is a real place for all SIU men. I don't think there is an­ other like it in all East Africa. , ~ Thomas Pitti SS Virginia City I have just been reinstated into the SIU after serving eigh­ teen months in the Armed Forces and am now making my home in San Francisco for the present. I'm taking tests under the GI Bill of Rights and cannot go to T'; V.;. sea right away. I would like to keep in touch with the Union activities and would very much appreciate it if you would mail the LOG to the»enclosed address. Clinton L. Ccnn To the Editor: San Francisco (Ed. Note: Will do.) I em sending a picture of the Deck Gang on the SS Murray Blum. Here they are taking coffee time after cleaning the decks of lamp black, flour and sulphur. They - say there wasn't any penalty cargo aboard but what does it look like to you? Back row, left to right: Jim Porter, E. Szoholm, Dave Morelli: Middle row: R.. Ready, J. R. Clement, A1 Potter; Front row: L. Therict and "the Lover." _ Picture was taken by Jean Parr. D'. MoreUi �Twelve T B M' S Eryi^F A R E R/ S L a c Fridays January 30; 1948 Strokes The 'Aching Back' Book-Holders Reai^ Ponders Future Of Lay-Ups As Number Increases Daily Of Mattress-Mad Seafarer l! I'Vj-i •• f i IIJ • • s; TO the Editor: The above figures are only an estimate. Probably there are; There are one-hundred and more but I'm certain that num­ I read with sharp interest the twenty thousand vacant jobs in ber is a minimum. The tugboat, letter written by a Seafarer be­ the James River for both crew­ men who take the ships up the moaning his "aching back" (LOG men and officers alike. Of course river have heretofore been " in -' Dec. 26). I cannot help but sym­ these openings can't- be filled at the habit of counting them. But pathize with him in his lament­ present. The ships aren't sailing; now, according to my confidant, ing the sad shape of mattresses they're in the IsMieyard, dead. "It's worth your job to be caught A ship must, have steam to provided for the crews on nearly counting the tiers. At last count sail and, as we all know, -the SEATRAIN BEEF 100 per cent of our ships. there were three thousand, that steam must come from Washing­ Shades and shame of days gone was a few months ago." While am in the mood I ton. It is not forthcoming. If the by when men slept in hammocks might as well unload another COMING IN DAILY hot air from one session in Con­ and ate off of enameled table­ beef I have been • harboring gress were put under a water Apparently the James River ware. The mattresses provided against the Seatrain ships and tank, we . would have that steam; is the graveyard for the entire are murderous, to say the least. the dangerous deck set-up. enough to move every ship in east coast. Ships are pouring in l£oW' much time has passed in As I pointed out in a pre­ daily from such points as Ala­ the James River. discusang diis beef since the-end vious letter to the LOG, if Later; unless something is done bama, New Orleans, Savannah," of the war, I caxmot say. a man gets hurt on any of these about-it, the dead vessels may Baltimore, Philly, New York and. I am merely siding with the vessels, he would have no diffi­ leave their moorings imder new Boston. Brother arai surety wish him culty in winning his case in management, sponsored by one Along the banks of the river ludc in the matter of decent court. of our "I'll pay you Tuesday" for at least 30 miles can be seen jsleepihg accmnmodations. I hope (Name withheld on request) ships of every size and descrip­ nations. his beef will strike home. The tion. A few have been stripped. "back breakers" foimd in most Some have recently been given; foc'sles will not be there for­ TAKING A BVSMAN^K HOLIDAY—SW STYLE—IN LISBON a fresh coat of paint. ever unless the membership so In their respective groups are chooses. transports, hospital ships, C-ls, I for one have slept on too C-2s, C-3s, Vlctorys, Libertys and many of these rockpUes and any many others, sitting grey and beef condemning them is music solemn at the water's edge, like to my years. I hope the beefs faithful servants abandoned by rise to the crescendo of a sym­ their master. And that, indeed, phony. is the case. Who will be the recipient of HAS SOFT BED these faithful servants — those . I am more fortunate that the that time and the weather do hot . Brother who write as I have the destroy first? On what ungrate- , officer-type berth. It is paradise ful nation will Uncle Sam be- . compared to the other type but stow these gifts? It's anybody's this can't last forever. Those guess. now suffering twisted spines WHY HIDE IT? from the regular issue should Why the attempt to conceal make themselves heard on this the number of ships now collect­ matter. ing in the James River? That,. In our last meeting aboard the too, is anybody's guess. Seatrain New Jersey the problem If I were a politician, I would' of" Idcker space was raised. A tell you that whatever we send., motion WM passed requesting the abroad, and the assistance we While the SS John Gellupi^ Smith and Johnson, laid over in coinpany to put in the Libertylend those poor destitute peoples , Lisbom Portugal, for eighteen days, Crewmember Andrew Messtype locker that has half of the over there, is not for profit but ana, FWT, camera in hand; look in the nautical sights of the tipper section arranged with to insure the peace. harbor. With the aid of an obliging fisherman, left above, Messana small shelves, but it was pointed pullc hard for the Pcwtuguese full-rigged skip dimly seen in the However, I am not a politi­ out, that this division cut out cian and therefore not a very background; hsmger space; good liar, so I'll slip back into - I then suggested the type of The ship—above—is used as a Naval training ship by the the ranks of the humble masses Portuguese government. At left, Messana poses on the bowsprit. and content myself with morbid " dirawer underneath the bunk, such as I have in my foc'sle, and Tbe^GeUup; which spent Christmas and New Year's in Lisbon conjecture. the. crew agreed to include it in paid off in New York last week. The payoff was d«cribed as Felix J. Curls the request. one of the cleanest ever made by the Patrolmen. Baltimore 14, Md. ' I sailed on a Lakes sandsucker last fall. She had drawers built in under the bunks. The springs and iriattress, however, were of To the Editon other man added to its staff so the rockpile type. I felt the there will be someone in the Hall All applications for unemployguys who beefed to get the During one of my recent visits who can handle the affairs com­ ihent In^urtince in New York to San Juan, Puerto Rico, I City must be made through the petently: when the Agent and "Smile For Papa" visited the Union Hall there. offices at 277 Canal Street, in­ Patrolman, are out? During this, visit I have found stead of' the District offices, as Charles. Palmer. formerly. that the office of that Hall is Mmiarch of the Seas imdermanned. To the Editor: '» lii ' Black leather holders in which Seafarers can keep their Union bo<dts .and. sea­ man's papers are now avail­ able at SIU Branches in all ports. Stamped in gold on the holders is a wheel, in­ signia of the SIl# The holders are approxi­ mately three and . a quarter inches wide- by four- and three-quarter inches deep. They- are being sold for $1, slightly above cost. First pro­ ceeds vdll be used to pay . off the initial expenseo borne by the Uniom ttereafter any profits derived will be fumed over to the hospital fund. In Hew York, the leather holders may be purriiased in the baggage room, on the . fourth Boor. drawers should have argued fur­ ther for the officer-type bunk. A man with a good night's sleep under his hide is a far bet­ ter man. This the company should readily understand. Their penhy-wise, pound-foolish phil­ osophy is losing them money. Feels San Juan Needs Man Atteotlofl Menbers! ANXIOUS FATHER SEEKS INFO ON RO^RT TOMPKINS To' the Editor: : "Blackie" Cardullo, former Marcus Hook Agent, proudly i^plays his offspring. His son, somewhat dazzled by the camera, is now soaking up the California sun with his pappy, SIU West Coast Representative is San Francisco. Photo by Daniel C. Flintjer, I%iladelphia Seafarer. , My son Robert D. Tompkins is a member of your organization. He once told ihe I could lo­ cate him through you if needed. Jle left home the first week in October this year (Ed. note: That would be October 1947) to go to Baltimore to; ship out. We have not heard from him since. This is very unusual as he is a steady letter writer. Frankly, we are worried for fear he may be sick or hurt. He carries three tickets: FWT, Oiler and I^ifeboatman. We would appreciate any informa­ tion you could give us. Thanks a lot. W. H. Tompkins 637 Bigelow St. urgh 7, , Pa. At the moment there are only two officials in that port—one is the agent; the other ik the Patrol­ man-Dispatcher. This Hall here in San Juan doesn't only cover this port, it also covers alf ports on the entire island. Sometimes there are as many as twelve ships scattered around the island. The Agent may be over in Ponce to square a beef away and the Patrolman will be making the ships in San Juan therefore, it leaves the Hall with­ out an official. MIGHT FOUL UP Asks More Titoe to Regain Card A member is sometimes left in charge of the Hall, but some beef might arise over shipping rules or some other matter which the man will be unable to cope with. Such a situation might tie up shipping until one of the officials returned. Now that the sugar season is going to start again, shipping wili be scattered all over the island. Why can't this, Hall -have an­ I think that a man should be entitled to at least 24 hours instead of the present 4 hours in which to report back to the Hall after shipping in order to regain his shipping card. Philip Sarkus The present shipping rule requiring members to report back, to the Hall within 4 hours after rejecting a job was adopted by the membership in all branches. As it is now most members seem to feel it is working out well. A good reason is that 24 hours is a long time for a job to remain undecided. During that, period the sWp might sail and be shorthanded. in many departments; ' ti �THE SEAFARERS I O G JP>ida7< JoauaiT 30,1018 SEAFARERS ON DECK Page ThirtRn SIU's Steady Forward Drive Unrivalled; Has Won It Wide Respect, Brother Writes To the Editor: progress, the honesty and the ally have offered or what another ever-ready strength of the union, inion has gained by its efforts. Through the years since th its finances and ife elected offi­ To the other maritime unions war, until today, a proud and re­ cials. and to the passing-by landlubmarkable labor record has been To be proud of the SIU is bing people in all ports, our logged by the SIU. As a mili­ tant maritime laoor union it has easily understandable. Our militancy and waterfront su­ vividly protected and improved strikes have been successful by premacy, lias opened up their the jobs, the wages and the con­ our own minds and methods. eyes and changed their opinions Legitimate beefs have always towards us. They have clearly ditions of SIU sailors. been settled. Furthermore, ana­ seen we have a cracker-jack In the same efficient way the lyzing this union, it has been union with a powerful economic SIU successfulUy engineered the clearly seen that we have never machine and certain, clean-cut emphatically necessary destruc­ had the problem of communism, policies towards communists, tion of a huge, diseased system incompetent officials, etc. How­ politics and the phony calls for in the maritime industry. This ever, such problems have imfor- unity from certain unions. profitable system was the vicious tunately fouled up the union In mentioning politics, the SIU Handling the lines aboard the SS Joliet "Victory, Robin and shameless exploitation of machinery, the finances, the pro-1 has naturally enough and forline ship making the ruh to East and South African ports^ non-union seamen sailing for gress and the loyalty of the ^ tunately, never seriously consid-, are (from left to right) A1 Birt, OS; Joe Wright. AB, and various steamship companies. membership in certain other ered the ridiculous method These sailors hopelessly sailed called political action to become John Winters, DM. Crewmember Donald Southwood, who has the ships in such natural fear of unions. any part of SIU machinery. And a knack for catching action, submitted the photo. . These other unions, involved in losing their jobs that they autom­ whatever rank-and-file commit­ atically had to forget the bad confusion and dominated by com­ tees have been elected through conditions aboard the ships, the munistic as well as incompetent officials, have constantly blasted; ® years there has never been extra-hours worked but not paid the ears of all unions, explaining i f."® committee for wasting its for, and the insufficient or lousy how strong they really are. At ^ orains or the precious food served. From these non­ union funds—in studying or plan­ the same time, however, they union sailors the companies enning political action. When a million-dollar profits have sobbed, screamed and To the Editor: to members from other port joyed imion navigates itself into poli­ wasted huge sums of their union branches Who arrive on ships in, yearly. funds in holding meetings sup­ tics it is a sure confession that I wish to present hei'e a mo­ say, New York and register here WIPED OUT posedly to get nation wide unity the imion doubts its awn tion I have drawn up for pres­ but have to wait a longer time strength, its various abilities and entation to the membership, Such black histoi-y of economic to fight the shipowners and bring the membership's clear-minded than usual to take a ship. wish to first present it in the If they register in the port of and physical slavery of non­ the sailors better wages and con­ militancy. pages of the LOG and then, if payoff, and their shipping cards union seamen has been fortu­ ditions. I gain several signers, I will in­ are honored in their preferred nately wiped out, to a great ex­ NO REWARDS OUTSIDE RESPECT troduce it at a regular branch port (usually their residential tent. Many of these anti-union There have never been any membership meeting.To illustrate how the SIU is port), their waiting time would companies have been efficiently In the main it pertains to a be easier because they would contracted to the SIU and many looked upon by other union sail­ ripe rewards for begging or chas­ change in shipping rule 16 which be neai* their families and more will be gradually brought ors, take these parts of letters ing the politicians in Washington. now reads: "No shipping card friends. into the union spotlight. The wi-itten by NMU men to their You can't gain better wages and issued in one port shall be hon­ It is my wish that all my big Isthmian fleet was a recent newspaper, The Pilot, as evi- conditions by employing any im­ portant part of union machinery ored in another port." brother members understand and nation-wide example of how the and union funds—to go blindly, I believe this, in view of the agree with this move. Thanking SIU's powerful organizing accom­ but happily, steering this part of present status'of shipping, should you all in advance for your co­ plished a tough job. the union off course into ridicul­ be changed. I give the reasons operation in this matter. Within the past year and a ous political work. and the method for doing so be­ Richard Flores half various tanker companies Political work within a union low: is the favorite offspring of the 1. Any full bookmember of the Book No. 37592 were organized — establishing tanker agreements far better than communists and their inflamed SIU should have the right to other union agreements or the dreams of wrecking a union, the ship out from any -branch of the BILL GESTRING total benefits served by the com­ industry and eventually the gov­ SIU with a shipping card which, panies .und their play-ball-or-else for example, was issued in New SADDENED BY ernment. The SIU has shown methods. York if the member has duly at­ SEGAL'S DEATH perfectly that a maritime union tended all meetings and in that has never needed communism or From such a labor record the way. kept his name on the ship­ To the Editor: lobbying the politicians. When it SIU stands head, shoulders and ping list. comes to contract negotiations I have enjoyed reading our sea-boots above certain maritime the shipowners just sit opposite great Union paper so much since unions — with their constantly SAME ALL OVER our union officials—cleaving the— quitting the sea that I woulc broken-down conferences for 2. The same rights to apply like to take, this opportunity unity and their confused, over­ denee: "I know that many of the politicians drydocked in politics to the other full bookmembers to make a small donation to it loaded programs thrown at the seamen are going to turn their and every part of communism to books into the SIU ... I don't Moscow asylums. of the SIU in any other port Enclosed find a small check to memberships From the East branch of the SIU who wish help keep "the good ship" com- Coast around to the West Coast, blame them for doing this ... I Basically for the SIU, there's could go by the Labor Temple a lot of work ahead. There are again, for example, .to come to ng weekly into my port. and with two other districts, the New York. Sure sorry to read in the last Great Lakes District and the to see some of my brothers as plenty of unorganized .ships 3. If a member desires to ssue of the death of our gooc Canadian District, the position of some of them want^ to change carrying company-trained sailors leave New York, or the branch Brother, Daniel Segal. He was the SIU remains unsurpassed and their books to the SIU' who are unconsciously working concerned, for another port a shipmate of mine on the trip unchallenged, It is new some­ Another letter says: "Not so for finky wages, bad conditions branch, he would notify the before he took sick in the Far thing which every SIU brother very long ago a certain official and without any security in their dispatcher of that' particular East. should deeply imderstand, hon­ in this union got on the deck at jobs. There's also the constant branch where he is registered a regular meeting aiid proposed need for educating the new mem­ William Gestring estly share this legitimate pride and in; the new port use his orig­ and militantly appreciate his im­ a vote of confidence to the one bers in our union. St. Louis, Mo. inal registration date or, if he This is in connection with fully portant membership within the and only Harry "Limch-box" chooses, reregister in the new understanding the shipping rules, Lundeberg". This is no idle trib­ (Ed. Note: Thank you. Bro­ SIU. branch. the union constitution, the or-, ute, even by an NMU official. It ther Gestring. A receipt is on STRONG. POWERFUL 4. If a member fails to report ganizing programs in most of our., probably goes wider and deeper the way.) to the particular branch after ports, the shoreside meetings, than that, among the member­ Among the membership, finan­ notifying the Dispatcher -of the cially and in waterfront su­ ship of other unions and their those shipboard meetings and the change, and fails to attend the importance of reading the weekly premacy — the shape our union foggy voyages as officials. meetings of that branch, he is in today is strong, indeed. It With unequaled major mari­ union newspaper, The LOG, as would,automatically be dropped When your ship has been has won this superiority from time strength the SIU has gained well as writing up various voy­ from the shipping list and would out of hot water for over powerful, widely-employed mili­ a deep, permanent respect from ages and problems to the LOG. have to reregister. twelve hours make sure that tancy and many hard-fisted vic­ the shipowners. Best of,all, the Another important part of , the . 5. If a member upon receiv­ this fact is recorded in the tories against the shipowners and SIU membership has battled and educational program is urging ing a shipping card leaves one Engine log book. It will save the communists. To the Ameri­ won for themselves the best the membership, those in the port for another and fails to re­ a lot of trouble when your can world Pf labor imions the wages and conditions in the; ^gher port to his destined branch with­ ship hits port later. SIU has definitely shown a mag­ United States and the world. in one week, he would have to If you are in port when nificent achievement in progres­ other union can boast or promise1 ,7 7ii 7^°?^ these higher register again. the boilers give up the ghost, sive labor unionism for the com­ such accomplishments, strength I ® ^ greatest We the following members demand. To accomplish all this notify the Hall immediately plete welfare of SIU sailors—and and spirit to their membershihp. signed below (only my- name at and more it means the honest present), believe that in these and a . Patrolman will handle eventually all American sailors No union can match our posi­ and strong cooperation of aU times of slow shipping in all the matter with the com­ when they have been unionized. tion or the smooth operation of hands in the SIU. pany. Don't wait until the The welfare of SIU sailors, our union machinery, locally and ports of the U.S.A. there should be a change of rule 16 as amend­ ship is half way across the which has had to be constantly nationally. A union has to have "Cut and Run Hank" ocean before you send word; and effectively guarded, has al­ the guts, the militancy ,the lead­ ed July 31, 1946. let out a yell before your ways involved the two most im­ ership and the honest-hearted de­ BENEFICIAL TO ALL ship leaves port and the mat­ portant parts of their sesdaring mand in getting what it wants iives: 1) their wages, conditions and needs—^rather than settling The amending of this rule ter will be settled at once. and beefs aboard ship and 2) the for what the shipowners eventuwould be partictdarly beneficial Honor Registration .Cards In All SIU Ports: Flores No Hot Watoit TV \.,AA i 1,^V O— �Page Fourteen if • Patrolmen Say— Get on the Ball THE SEAFARERS FridaiT' January 30, 1948 LOG WHAT itWIMC... NEW YORK — I was dis­ patched to the SS Seatrain Havana on Jan. 26 to settle a beef which arose when a man shipped on the vessel in Galves­ ton on a pier-head jump. QUESTION: A steady flow of letters has been coming to the LOG from members urging Upon boarding the ship, I abolishment of shipboard promotions by means of an amendment to the Shipping Rule^. What found the delegate and four or is your attitude on this proposal? five members of the Black Gang gassed up. I tried to get to the AL FAGURI. Cook: ' bottom of the beef but everyone BENNY GOODMAN. Carp,: I believe all promotions should was talking at once and I Shipboard promotions as Ihey be made through the proper are now made tend to weaken channels ashore where the com­ our system of rotary shipping. In petence and ability of a man is the majority of the cases where known and beyond doubt. How­ a man is promoted aboard ship, ever, if circumstances arise the man receiving the boost is a where a promotion must be made favorite of the department head.9 without contacting the Hall, at Until recently the procedure or sea for example, a meeting tradition has been against ship­ should be held by the crew and board promotions with most re­ the man found most competent placements being called from the should be temporarily promoted. board. I believe we should Let me stress the word "tem­ couldn't get heads or tails out of change the rule before the prac­ porarily." Aboard a ship the them. It was impossible to do tice becomes more extreme. I men know each other's ability anything under the circum­ prefer the shipping qualifications and the boost would be made on as laid down by the Union to the stances. ability alone, not on the whim favoritism generally practiced by • I had to let the beef go to of an officer. ships' officers. Galveston, where it originally started, as the ship was sailing D. SOUTHWOOD. Jr. Engineer: right away and there wasn't time CARL LAWSON, Bosun: In general, a man shouldn't be to I'emove the gashounds without I. like many oldtimers, am ' promoted aboard ship. However, holding up the sailing for a sometimes there is an emergency couple of hours. against the practice of shipboard at sea or in a foreign port and This is one instance. But there promotions. It violates the fun­ somebody has to fill an open have been many—too many, in damental principles up which Un­ ' rating a long way from a Union fact—similar cases aboard these ionism is based. Shipboard promo­ hiring hall. The thing to do Seatrain ships. On arrival no then is for the crew to take a tions are very often the results beefs are reported. It always hand in picking the man to be turns out, however, that on sail­ of favoritism which they cer­ promoted. That way you can ing day the boys get a little tainly encourage. Ships officers be sure you don't get* a company whoopee juice and discover all will be guided by their personal man. I've been on ships where kinds of beefs. feelings. The present method of this happened and generally the There's nothing difficult about officers cooperated and respected doing things the right way. If shipboard promotions, does not the crews' ideas. Bui nobody the boj^s have a beef, they should make it necessary for a man to should sail above his rating ex­ report it to the hall on arrival know his job to win promotion. and they should stay sober until cept in an emergency. Of course,. I want to see a change so that the beef is settled. What's hard if a man has the right ticket he all members must ship out of the could move up on a ship after about that? Jimmy Purcell hall in the ratings they have. a trip. m pel 0 1 V I. IM m -I 1 h ii '• B' Nothing Like Having A Mermaid On Board By LOUIS GOFFIN light on the pool he made out huffing and puffing, Mac drag­ - NEW YORK—Having written the form of the inebriated danc­ ged her out and,, with the aid of a few articles frcm time to time er splashing about completely the sailor, they managed to drag her into her room. about seagoing characters, I take nude. Just to be sure of no reoccur­ Since there was a rule forbid­ my trusty pen in hand and im­ part to you the stories of a cer­ ding swimming after dark, he rence, they lashed her to the tain female performer and a doc­ instructed the stand-by man to bimk. The following day, appearing go down and tell the girl to take tor. no worse for the experience she There is no relation between a powder. The sailor did as he was told presented Mac with a bottle of the two persons and their tales . other than that they were both and was politely told where he whiskey and thanked him for passengers aboard the same could go. The Second Mate hol­ being a gentleman. Now, this other character, the lered down for her to get out. cruise ship.* "doctor, was somewhfit different. She turned on the Mate and unIt all happened back in the 1930s aboard a ship sailing out leased a stream of profanity that He was a nice little guy, but had the habit of watching everyone of New Orleans to the east coast to see whether or not they were of South America. in need of medication or consul­ On the ship, ingenious crew­ tation. men that we were, we had rigged One day I had a small boil on - a swimming pool consisting of my knee whidi caused me to several planks and two inside walk with a slight limp. The Doc canvas tanks. As a rule the tank spotted me and immediately re­ was filled every morning and quested a peek at my affliction. emptied at night. When he saw the eruption, his One particular night, however, eyes lit up. Boy, what a happy i^^he four to eight watch forgot to guy he was. When he finished era^y-fhe pool and so set the carving me up, I. was a most scene for the drama which fol­ miserable guy. lows, His choice pastime was to sit made even the sailor blush. She HEADY PURSUIT A rather attractive young lady concluded her remarks by say­ at a bar in Buenos Aires and as aboard on her way to Rio to pur­ ing "If you want me out, come the people passed by, he would tell whoever he was drinking sue a dancing career—had spent and get me." with the different ailments the The word was quickly sent to' that day consuming large quan­ tities of liquor. By late evening Big Mac, the Deck Engineer. Out passersby suffered. she had arrived at the stage came Mac to the pool only to re­ He thought he was .giving out •where anything seems sensible. ceive the same challenge. So, not big secrets, but his audience At one o'clock in the morning being one to put down a dare, usually didn't appreciate his ef­ the Second Mate happened to Mac peeled off his gear and forts. Usually their drink went untouched and a nauseous feel­ look down at the pool and to his jumped into the pool. There was quite a commotion ing crept over them. Some de­ amazement *aw, so he swore at the time, a mermaid frolicing in there in the darkness for a while. tails and illnesses of the human It looked like a battle between being don't make the best sort of the water. Turning the beam of his flash­ a whale and a shark. Finally, bar conversation. fHdOlS NEW YORK INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS C. Dael, $10.00; Crew of SS George Eastman, $16.25; E. Ortiz. $I..OO; Juan Delgado. $5.00; L. Ching, $5.00; T. Concepcion. $10.00; Wm. Robertson, $3.00; M. P. Dario, $10.00; M. R. Zelonka, $10.00; M. A. Gonzalez, $1.00; F. L. Keenan, $10.00; Andre Aubin, $5.00. A. Karlomas. $1.00; H. F. Frick, $2.00; R. C. Malay. $3.00; Harrison. $l.flO;. F. Shaia. $2.00; A. L. White. $5.00; G. J. Bozec. $9.00; L, Fleishman. $2.00; F. Cardova, $5.00; J. .0. Rounds. $li)0; F. S. Sumiega. $10.00; R. E. Parker, $2.00; H. M. Nebel, $1.0(3; R. L. Humphrey. $1.00. SS A. S. BURLESON John W. Samsel. $2.00; R. M. Bell. $2.00; C. Wallender. $3.00; J. M. Arena, $2.00. SS NEWHALL HILLS M. Buckley. $5.00; Wm. Mlcklewicz, $3.00; C. J. Mouton, $3.00; H. Durham. $1.00; G. C. Donnelly, $3.00. SS TONTO T. O. Rainey, $1.00; C. Kelleher, $2.00; A. C. Mitchell. $4.00; H. V. Keane,' $200; M. E. Sanchez. $1.00; J. M. Halpln. $1.00. SS HASTINGS Receipt No. C 24177, $1.00; J. Kalogrides, $1.00; G. Casada, $2.00; J. Fertfaiidez, $2.0^; E. P. Montenero, $5.00: P. J. Kjoller, $1.00; C. Gaus ,$1.00; F. T. Andrews, $1.00; L.'E. Monson. $5.00; J. C. Sorel, $2.00: P. Baker, $1.00; V. Pilutis, $1.00; H. C. Peterson. $1.00. SS LA SALLE J. C. Biehl, $5.00: F. P. Drozak. $2.00; C. W; Hall, $5.00; J. R. Helms. $2.00; v.-J. Jensen. $5.00i W. J. Joynr, ''''' .'pi: i $5.00; J. Spearman, $1.00; J. C. Barginear, $1.00; W. krutow, $2.00; J. Johansson. $3.00; E. W. Harvey, $2.00; J. KacKur, $2.00; J. L. Morris, $1.00; R. T. Kline, $1.00; J. E. Eubanks, $2.00; Riggers. $10.00; M. E. Cazalas, $2.00;, A. Baizman, $5.00; T. J. Murdoch, $5.00; A. Baudine, $3.00; H. M. Hankee, $6.00; A. Marshall, $10.00. SS J. GALLUP M. Reinke, $2.00; J. iShiber & Crew,^ f K $0.00. X Sii SS STEEL FLYER ' Teo Filb Lacson, $3.00; Carlos L. Sy,' "$3.00; r. R. Cordora, $3.00; R. R. DeSantos, $3.00; T. J. Viken, $3;00; B. J. Martin, $3.00; H. M. Do Jesus, $3.00, SS DE SOTO C. I. Cooper, $1.00. SS CAPE JUNCnON A. Anderson. $10.00; C. M. Glgantelli,^2.00; B. F. Rhodabarger. $2i.00: H. T. Pelaez. $10.00; E. J. Datig, ^10.00; M.­ Rodriguez. $10.00; 1 .Sison, $10.00; E.! Collazo. $10.00; A. Rivera, $10.00, F. Cera, $10.00; N. Hermankevlch, $1.00; J. W. H. Grant. $2.00; J. J, Gillen,; $10.00; A. Riso, $3.00; C. E. Harper. $2.00; T. DeSouza, $10.00; F. L. Webb, . $3.00; H. R. Gronendahl. $10.00; C. C, , ' Acuin. $10.00; J. Bucay, "$10.06; J.' Trogani. $10.00; R. G. Decker, $10.00. . SS BEATRICE Martin H. DaCosta, $5.00. SS ALCOA CAVALIER J. Jellette. $2.00; M. J. Olson, $1.00. SS FORT CLATSOP C. Umfleet, $2.00; M.Cdpado. $ 1.00 R. Alvarda. $1.00; H. M. Connell, $f.00t .ft .ip'; Crew of SS FL Clatsop, $2.00, < -'i SS SERVEV - ^ r : W, 'G. Roberts $2.00. •• ' �FridUii^ January THE 18 E-A FA R ER S 'ItlS I '• I I I'l 1 ' " . I ' • ' I JPage JEUIcen tOG ••I'll! Leathern, Luther .67 Lebaron, Loren E 1.48 Leblanc, Edward Lee 2.88 Lezlanc, H. J 1.40 Leblanc, Robert Louis 150.33 Leblanc, Thomas *8.37 Lebourgeois, Nobles Henry 6.54 Lecourt, Henry, J 38.76 Ledford, John K 23.46 501 HIBERNIA BLDG., NEW ORLEANS, LA. Ledingham, L. Frederick 5.60 85 The following is a list of unclaimed wages and Federal Old Age Ledoux, Harold F Lee, Bert J 7.42 Benefit over-deductions now being paid by the Mississippi Steamship Com­ Lee, .Fong S 59 pany Covering the period up to Dwember 31, 1946. Lee, Hugh 6.94 Men due money should call or write the company office, 50l'Hiber- Lee, L. C., Jr. 16.34 44.26 nia Bldg., New Orleans, La. All claims should be addressed to Mr. Eller- Lee, Michael 10 busch and include full name, Social Security number, Z number, rating, Lee, Robert W Lee, Seth Robert 95.62 date and place of birth and the address to which the money is to be sent. Lee, Theodore, Jr 75.73 Lee, Wm. O. 9.81 7z 3.91lLanero, Lino '4.75 Larsen, Holger R Lee, William T 1.05, 79 4.70,X<anett, Robert F .46 Larsen, John A 3.56 56 Lee, William W .8.26 Lang, Herman 3.50 Larsen, Knud Leewerke, Klass 1 235.00 34.79 26.21 Larsen, Louis 1 5.14 Liang, James K 6.26 2.38 Lefakis, Antonios 21.60 Larsen, N ^8.77 Lang, Peter H Lefevre, William D :123.29 59 1.48 Larsen, Robert A 3.71 Lang, William Jr 1.44 1.09 Leffman, Harvey G 18.63 Langdon, Thomas C 2^.84 Larso, E. O. H Leftwich, R. E 45 10,74 5*94 Larson, Harold R 5.25 Lange, J. A. Legdon, Peter 16.74 2.67 Larson, James William .... 10.61 25.13 Lange, Max Leger, Christopher ...! ,.94 27.05 16.34 Lartigue, Robert A 2.23 Langford, William T Lehane, Lawrence J 11.88 11.20 1.40 Langham, S 67 Lary, Eugene W Lehay, Thomas R .99 2.89 Langley, Milton S 2.16 19.20 Las Hover, Emanues S Lehder, Christopher 32.00 21.38 Langner, Ernest H. Jr. .... 10.27 Lashy, John Lehman, William 9.79 9.13 2.59 Lassiter Alfred W .90 Langredge, W. N Lehn, Edward A 24.61 51.93 4.11 Lassiter, Billy G .94 Langston, John T Lehr, Augustua 1.40 15.38 .03 Lanier, Donald F 10.74 Lassiter, James W :Lieije, Augustin 4:32 33 .80 Lanier, G. A 5.49 La Saya, Mike E Leira, Juan 10.00 17.20 Leister, Dave itt 3.12 Lankford, Luther Tolbot.... 1.50 Latella, John '4.20 :.... 7.51 12.21 Lanoue, Roland Eugene.... 8.88 Latty, Roger Leitner, Manuel 1.71 74 .80 Lansendorjer, J. L 46 Latzgesell, Albert Leiveld, 1 48.00 3.10 Lemaire, Paul 1 Lanton, Alfred 20.11 Laughlin, Richard L 17.26 1.44 Leman, Lester Lantz, D. Warren 57 Launius, James J 05 21.78 Lemansky, John-F Lanzor, B 4.00 Laurent, Edwin F 7.64 33 Lemmage, Gerald A, Laplante, Albert A 19.69 Lauri, V. E 46.76 Laplante, Elwood P 37.63 Launck Tony ib.93 Lemoine, Adam 2.01 . .45 J Laposki, Steph 1.00 Lauro, Antonio 3.20 Lenon P 2 34 60.83 Lauzon, Stuart 1.74 Lape, Roger K Lemon, Ralph J 3.63 10.74 Lavador, Diosdado .42 Laqua, Eugene J ^f Len^pier, John C .27 Laracy, Cyril J 50 ^vender, Robert ^.44 j Lgn^quist," G. W 33547 Kullgren, Alexander 149.07 Lambert, Robert C 5.40 Lennon, James N 67.45 Lavoie, J 14.46 Lardie, William J. 1210 Kulovitz, Louis E 19.30 Lamievy, Leland 79 Lavoie L. J 13.71 Lardreveau, W. J 11.98 Lennox, Robert j"~Z .2,71 Kumke, William H. 3.74 I Lam, Howard M 1.37 30.75 Law, Douglas D ; .94 Laris, Joseph W Kupstas, Ellas J 2.38 Lamont, Howard A 2.00 1.07 Lawes, Norman 11.84 Larivee, Adblph Kurek, Jerome J. 12.00 Lamorault, Joseph L 30.34 13.77 Larkin, John W 2.21 Lawhom, Roger Kurki, Toivo 38.25 Lamothe, G .Erald E. 8.26 .01 Larkins, Frank L 21.19 Lawrence, Charles D Kurkimilis, Milton A. ' 5.35 Lampe, Wm. L. ...• SS FAIRISLE 2.16 11.88 Iiaronde, Lawrence G 20.92 Lawrence, R Kurtti, Robert E 50 Lampress, Peter Entire Stewards Department 62.37 .04 Larrimore, E. H 3.98 Lawrence, Raymond Kurtz, Benjamin 5.60 6.73 of last voyage have one day's 5;94 Lawrence, Vernon I Lanasa, Wallace Joseph .... 10.26 Larrison, Joe Kurz, Edgar N. 8.83! 14.66 pay coming. Collect from Water­ j Lancaster, Ebert L 44.08 Larsen, Arne E 5.15 Lawson, Wilbur J Kuselj, Ivp 4.94 13.40 man Steamship Corp., 19 Rectoi: Lancaster, Robert Jr 1.42 Larsen, Donald L 60.00 Lawton, William M Kutz, Aaron 1 2.47 Lax, Herbert 8.86 St., N. Y. Landberg, Jack C 46 IKwaitowski, Walter 17.63 Lay, Jimmie 10.36 Landerking, Henry 5.99 ^ 4, EKwitchoff, William 51.42 SS LOYOLA VICTORY Layland, Sidney J 11.73 Landon, Burton B 21.65 L Layton, John L 4.67 The following men of the deck Landry, Aaron M 14.04 tLabit, Joseph R. 1.24 Landry, Aldon department have the followiiig Lay ton, Joseph D 2.75 .1^ North Gay St. .89 BALTIMORE .Calvert 4B39 overtime due them and may col­ Lazzarinni, Peter 02 Landry, E ? , 6.41 1S7B State St; Lea, Joseph 33.54 lect from Waterman SS Co. in Landry, E. A 2.37 BOSTON Bowdoria 4455 11.85 New York. Landry, Harry J. 1.58 BUFFALO 10 Exehanse St. Leach, Otto A. A. Milansei, 8 hours; C. R. Leahy, Jeremiah 24.80 Landry, Herbert C 5.51 .Clevelamd 7SS1 •EDMUND F. PAUL .24 W. Superior Ave. Leaihan, C ! 64 Tracy, 1 hour; W. Weggens, :2 Landry, Joseph R. 1.79 CHICAGO .Superior SITS Lear, Duke C 4.91 hom-s; G. W. Green, 4 hours; 'K. Your personal papers, which Landry, Morman P. 12.90 CLEVELAND... .11014 E. St. Chur Ave. were left aboard the SS LaSalle, Lane, A. H Leary, D. J. 5.05 J. Klepach, 2 hours; F. Guitsen, 01 Main 0147 are at the New York Hall. You Lane, Edward A Lieary, Timothy 21.60 8 hours; A. W. Quealcy, 2 houm, 14.12 DETROIT 1038 Third Sti can get them in the baggage Lane, Robert C CadiUac 68S7 Leather, Hugh 10 and G. J. Nelson 4 hours. 05 831 W. Michigaa St. room on the fourth deck. Lane, T 7,76 DULUTH 3.73 Kovar, Adolph A • Koza, Leo J. . 1.30:03 d3;70 Kdzab, Paul .69 Kozane, William 1... V .74 Kozielewski, Stefan — Kozlowski, Eugene A. .. 5.14 Kozlowski, Joseph ........ 1.42 Kraft, H 1.40 Krajnc, Anthony 35.02 Krai, Otto Albert .... 5.99 Kramer, George L. ........ 2.39 Kramer, L ; 3.06 Krane, Conrad E. 30.34 Kraszeski, Leo .88 Kraus, Wallace ..c 4.66' Krause, Frank W .01 Kreig, Barney 20.06 Krekel, Mareo A .22 Kramer, William . 23.19 Krenclez, E. R .. 3.51 La Blanc, Albert Krentkowski, Stanley E. .. 30.34 Lacey, Bernard Krevey, Frank 23.46 LaChapell, Lawrence H Krezmonict, George 17.46 La Colla. Rocco ^ Krif aer, Lawrence R. ... 5.53 Lacroix, Coleman J Krighton, A .. 1.98 Ladmierault, Leon Kristik, Adam 9.34 Lae, Henry P Krokovich, Steve ... 3.65 Laferr, Theodore W Krogh, Raymond ... 7.21 Lafleur, Albert J Kroner, Walter J 34.40 Lafoe, J Kiopaczewski, Frank .. 10.32 Lafrance, Joseph A. Sr Krueger, Paul .79 rengue. L Krueger, Richard J. 8.22 Krulder, Harold C . 101.19 Kruscznski, John M. ... 27.84 Kruse, Charles G 1.02'Kruzlic, Carl W 33.12': Kryling, Raymond E. .. 16.56'j Krysko, Wladslaw .89 ] Kubek, Frank J .69,] Kubiseh, Mike . 9.98 ] Kubitz, Henry J . 11.38 ] Kubli, Fred H .' . 20.061] Kuest, Edwin . 2.06 I Kuhley, John A 12.24 , Kulas, John J Kulihanek, T . 19.83 I Kulik, Harry G . 30.34 J Kulitz, E 4.01 T Mississippi Steamship Company Money Due niuLU NOTICE! Melrose 4110 308Vi—23rd St. Phone 2-8448 HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Phone S8777 The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the SeaMOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. COLEY E. RIDDLE GEORGE T. MILLER JR. faiers .International Union is available to all members who wish Phono 2-1754 . Your father, C. T. Riddle, Your mother asks that you MIAMI 10 NW 11th St. to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of wants you to write him c/o the contact her at once at 7107-32 NEW ORLEANS 330 Chartres St. their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have YMCA, Greenville, S. C. Avenue, Kenosha, Wis. Magnolia 6112-6113 the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every NEW YORK 51 Boaver St. ^ t 3- 4. SIU branch for this purpose. HAnovcr 2-2784 STYRING B. 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If You are asked by your wife SAN FRANCISCO 105 Market St. To the Editor: -you have information as to its to contact her at 1904 Spring Douglas 25475 SAN JUAN, PJl 282 Ponce de Leon whereabouts, contact him at 821 Garden, PhUa. 30, Pa. f would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the San Juan 2-5996 South HutChins Street, Phila. 47, address below: 4 4 4 SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. iPa. GEORGE Phono 3-1728 Get in touch with Tom Jasky, SEATTLE ft. t ^ . .86 Seneca St. Name Main 0290 JOHN ALBERT KUHLEY your roommate on the Waycross Mrs. G. D. Howell wishes you Victory, at 118 Boehmhurst Ave., TAMPA ....1809-1611 N. Franklin St. Street Address Phone M-1323 to get in touch with her at P. O. SayreyiUe, N. J. or 439 Henry St., TOLEDO .....618 Summit St. ®ox 340, Waycross, Georgia. South Amboy, N. J. Garfield 2112 City State WUiMlNGTON ......440 Avaton Blvd. 4 .4 4 Terminal 4-3131 MATTHEW O'BRIEN GEORGE W. HALLENBECK Signed iGet in touch with John Klee, Get in touch with Curtis & VICTOUU, BJ;. ... .602 Boughton St. Garden 8S3I 93 Meadow Street, Buckhannon, Warren, attorneys, Coxsackie, N, VANCOUVER 865 Hamilton St, West Virginia. He' has some im­ Y. This is in connection with a Book No. Pacific 7824 PERSOIULS i s. i portant papers for you. GALVESTON Notice To All SIU Members �Page Sixteen i: fpy THE SE AF ARERS LO G Frida^ Jfanuary 30,. 1948 Del Valle Pays Off In New Orleans One of the crack ships operating out of the Port of New Orleans is the SS Del Valle, a Mississippi Steamship Company cargo vessel with accommodations for 12 passengers. Manned by Seafarers crews, the Del Valle plies between the Gulf port and the east coast of South America. Last week SIU men aboard maneuvered the ship alongside her iPoydras Street dock to wind up another trip. • ^ Present when the vessel paid off and unloaded was it LOG cam­ eraman, who recorded the highlights seen on this page. •fel i'- I . ) .= JI :• (' k-'.. V It'• ^ Ir ' ;.:f 'I I;-' S ,1 !;I Cargo brought back from the South American ports is unloaded and stowed in the dockside warehouse. In photo above, the lift has dipped into the open hatch for a load of cargo, while two longshoremen peer into the cavity. Haying successfully cleared the hatch, the loaded sling is swung over the side (photo right),'where she will be made ready to repeat the operation. lli 'I At left, Patrolmw Buck Stephens (dark shirt) and War­ ren Wyman (rear, light shirt) as they issued receipts for dues t.o crewmembers who have just paid off the Del Valle, ?!• C: Here two of the precious cargo of blooded race horsesr do a little mugging for the cameraman while they await their turn to be put ashore. The highly sensitive animals weathered the- trip in good style despite frequent requests from crewmembers looking for sure-fire tips "right from the nags* kissers," Whether there is a Derby v/inner among them is a question upon which horseplayers can speculate. But they are good SIU bangtails now despite the fact that they have not been "obligated." So next time you want to risk a couple of bucks on something at Fair Grounds, Tanforan. Hialeah, Bowie or Belmont Park it might pay you to check. You certainly should prefer to let your heard-eamed money ride on a horse prepared to give his all for the SIU. Perhaps the crewmembers of the Deli Valle will keep sjn eye on how these camels run and let the/ membership in on the dope. I Preparing a piece of meat for the afternoon merl in photo left is the Del Valle's Chief Cook. Walter • Kilgore. Meals fcr the crev^ end passengers are set up by the same per­ sonnel, with no complaints be­ ing reported from either quar­ ter. p.-. liir'l 11''. t ' V/ith the payoff over and all of her cargo tinlosded. the Del Valle rests quietly (photo right) until activity returns with the new passengers, cargo, and crew for another voyage to the south. Before taking off, she'll be shifted to the Harmony Street docks, from where the Missis­ sippi ships make their depar­ tures. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. X, No. 5 Description An account of the resource headlines SIU SUBMITS PROSPALS TO OWNERS ASS'N;CALAMR ACCEPTS PENALTY CLAUSE CITIES SERVICER OKAY EXPECTED SOON;SEAFAREWES BTO PRESSS FOR UNION SHOP NEW CANLA ZONE NEDICAL SERVISE AVAILABLE SEAFARES WAVE AT DEATH IN ALANTIC N.O. SEAFARES BACKS BAKERS IN HOSLUM BEEF PORT BOSTON FUCTIONS SMOOTHLY;THAT IS,EXCEPT FOR THE WEATHER ORGANING HANDBOOK FOR SEAFARERS BEEFS AND MORE BEEFS KEEP SAN JUAN AGENT ONTHE JUMP ELIGLE ALIENS URGES TO APPLY FOR PAPERS PHILLY SHIPPING IMPROVES SOME IN THE PAST WEEK MOBILE SHIPING STAGES PICK-UP;NEW SHIPPING LIST GOES OVER BIG GREAT LAKES DISTRICT BEGINS TO LAY PLANS FOR ITS ALL-OUT ORGANIZING DRIVE IN 1948 PORT BALTIMORE IS EXPECTIMG A GOOD WEEK ALCOA PASSENGERT SHIPPING NOW AT HIGHEST LEVEL INTERPRATINGG YOUR SHIPPPING RULES SIU WATCHMEN WIN 22-CENT RAISE FROM THREE OUTFITS IN FRISCO NEWHALL HILLS SAGA ENDS AT N.Y. PAYOFF NOTHING LIKE HAVING A MERMAID ON BOARD Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/30/1948 Title A name given to the resource January 30, 1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/f6ec98c66f7db1156e487ec3876e9e5f.PDF 776d21a561064357b3b226f8e33ecb18 PDF Text Text Official Organ of Uie Seafarers Intyrnational Union of North America VOL. X NEW YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 6. 1948 No. 6 SIU, MM&P Extend International Hand Sc^fBrifif lVTirtI7 X7/-MDTA J NEW YORK—In a„ demonstra­ tion of intei-national solidarity among maritime workers, Paul Hall, secretary-treasurer of the SIU, and Captain C. T. Atkins, vice-president of MMP Local 88, presented a box of American soil to Abba Hushi, secretary of the Haifa, Palestine, Labor Council. The soil, which was dug near the base of the Statue of Liberty on Bedloe's Island in New York harbor, completed a symbolic ex­ change, a similar bit of the free soil of Palestine having been scattered on Bedloe's Island af­ ter the United Nations voted a free Palestine on November 30. "The ceremony, which took place at SIU headquarters, was witnessed by James Quinn, sec­ Abba Hushi. key figure in Palestine labor movement, ac­ retary of the Central Trades and cepts package containing "free soil of America" from Capt. Labdr Council of New York, Tommy Atkins. 1st vice president. Local 88. MM&P. From and by representatives of the Na­ left to right: James Quinn. secretary. AFL Central Trades and tional Committee for Labor Pal­ Labor Council of New Vork; Hushi; Paul Hall, Secretary estine, an American group. Treasurer. Elect. SIU; Atkins, and Harry Avrutin. represen­ Hushi, key man of the Pale­ tative of National Committee for Labor Palestine. stine Labor League and a port worker in Palstine for 30 years, Arab workers. Despite wide- and there are about 500 Palesjust completed a three-month spread rioting and violence in tinian seamen. visit to this country to raise Palestine throughout the last two Biggest ship is the Kedmah, a $7,500,000 for Histradut, the or­ months, there have been no passenger vessel now running to ganization of Jewish workers bie- clashes reported between the between Haifa and Cyprus, longing to the League. which has an all-union crew of League's two sections. 92. The Palestine Labor League ONE BIG UNION includes workers in all crafts and Abba Hushi became a long­ His mission, sponsored by the all industries including maritime. shoreman when he first arrived Committee for > Labor Palestine, It operates industrial as well as on the Palestine coast a genera­ was endorsed by both the AFL consumer cooperatives and even tion ago. He soon began organ­ and the CIO, who hope together builds a few ships. izing Jewish and Arab workers to raise $1,000,000. Palestine has a sizable mari­ into unions, and the present The Palestine Labor League time industry. It takes 5,000 strength of the Palestine Labor has about 180,000 Jewish work- longshoremen to work the water- League is the result of early ers in Histradut and about 5,0001 front of Haifa, the biggest port. efforts by him and others. ® • Counters Stall By Cities Service Cities Service made one more effort this week to stall off recognizing the SIU as bargaining agent for its tanker crews. It looked like a pretty feeble try. * ^ ' Oil Shortage Hits Shipping On East Coast By petitioning the NLRB to extend the voting period for the bargaining election another 75 days and to grant other conces­ sions designed to hamstring the SIU, the company did manage to force a few days' postpone­ ment of the counling of the bal­ lots and of the subsequent cer­ The acute shortage of bunker tification of the Union. oil on the East coast reached the However, General Organizer crisis in many ports last week Lindsey Williams declared that with Norfolk the hardest hit. Ag he expected the NLRB to deny a result, an as yet uncounted the company petition on the number of ships, including some basis of the SIU's ringing reply carrying SIU crews were delayed to it. and operators were buying bun­ In addition to asking the ex­ ker oil on a day to day basis in-j tension, the company wanted the stead of on contracts. eligibility requirements changed Norfolk went "dry", according so that it could vote some hand- to reports, and Baltimore was irl picked crews on the ships ac­ almost -as bad shape. In Florida, quired since the election began operators said, it was "virtually in October. impossible" to get oil. New York The company also demanded had some, but far less than was new hearings and other forms of needed. "relief" which would set the or­ TANKER LACK ganizing campaign back a year The shortage of bunkers was or two. part of the general shortage of In its reply to the petition, the oil and gasoline which grew out SIU made one of its most telling of the shortage of tankers which, points when it stressed the simili- in turn was partly induced by larity between the present ma­ ship sales abroad. neuver and the tactics used by With the price of bimker oil member wishing to regain his Isthmian. rising—it now is 50 per cent book may do so through any SIU In the Isthmian election, the above the 1947 contract level— Hall. " NLRB refused to allow crews of oil dealers are reluctant to fnake He can just bring his book or ships acquired after the original new contracts with shipowners his retiring card, whichever the date of eligibility to vote. The for fear they will lose money if case may be, into the Hall apd same rule should be invoked the price keeps soaring. the matter will be attend to or now, the SIU declared. GLOOMY PICTURE he can mail it in. The complete text of the SIU's To make matters worse, the with the NLBR in shortage is expected to continue Remember this, though: A trip brief filed card or a permit cannot be ac­ reply to Cities Service is printed into March. This rnakes a gloomy on Page 3. cepted for retirement. picture with 22 American flag ships already held up in Nor:dlk and an uncounted number marooned in other ports. More­ over, many doubted whether the cut ordered in the relatively The complete text of the "Delegates' Handbook" appears small amount of oil exported on Page 13 of this issue of the LOG. was a real solution. The importance of this outline of the duties of Ships' One strange aspect of the total situation has been the treatment and Department Delegates ciannot be stressed too much. accorded foreign flag vessels in A Delegate is the Union's arm aboard ship. In him is American ports. In Norfolk, 27 reposed the trust of his shipmates who elected him. He must foreign ships got bunkers and know their rights and fight for them, and he must deal left while the American ships with the representatives' of the company with tact, under­ waited. In fact, no foreign ship standing and cool determination. was reported held up anywhere It is the duty of every Seafarer to have a clear idea of on the Atlantic coast for inabil­ a Delegate's duties and responsibilities, for every member is ity to get oil, though many of eligible to be elected as a Delegate once he ^gns on articles. them buy all their fuel from dealers. Good Standing Necessary To Retire Book By EDDIE BENDER i A full member of the SIU is a bookman. Being a democratic member of a democratic union, , he •has the right to retire his - book if and when circumstances arise which call for such action. However, a properly retired member has certain privileges, so certain conditions must be met before a man can retire his book. ThaP book must be in good standing. Good standing covers a lot of things. A book is said to be in good standing in the A&G District of the SIU if all dues up to the current month are paid, if any fines levied against it are paid, and if all assessments by the membership are paid. The book must also be cleared for both the 1946 General Strike and 1947 Isthmian Strike. A" retiring card is issued to members placed in retirement, f ] This card is useful to an inactive member since it gets him into any SIU Hall at eny time. HoweVerji it woii't get him 4 . job. If he wants to -sail again he must re-acquire his book. Under no circumstances will a retiring card be honored for a job. THE DUES QUESTION Men on the retired list are ex­ empted from paying dues. The matter of dues doesn't come up, unless a man wants to get his book back. Then it's a question of how long he has been in re­ tirement. If a member's retirement pe­ riod is more than six months, he will be asked to pay dues for only t]|e' current month, the month in which he is seeking re­ activation. However, if his retirement period is less than six months, he must pay up the back dues as well as the dues for the current month. But regardless of how long or how short the retirement period may be, all back assessments must be paid in full. An active member wishing to retire his book, or a retired Handbook For Ships' Delegates -tf^l m �Page Two THE sis AT A RE RS SEAFARERS LOG Ptihlisbed Weekly by the Friday, February 6, 1^8 msTma^mwess SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf Oistrict I Aailiated with the American Federation of Labor fe#:r iisS • LOG At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. YHAnover 2-2784 ryW.-.n.-;, J. P. SPIULER - W}f": - - - - Secretary-Treasurer Editorial Board If J. p. SHULER ^t.k- PAUL HALL JOE ALGINA Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. George Novick, Editor 267 if . If: ' If: • - Ships' Delegates The post of Delegate is one which any Seafarer should be proud to hold. When his shipmates elect a man as their Ship's or Department Delegate, they are declaring their faith in him as their representative in all disputes. His shipmates are singling him out as'a good seaman and a first-rate Union man who knows their contractual rights and who will fight to see those rights upheld. I®-- Finally, his shipmates are expressing their belief that he is a man of tact and understanding who keeps his head and his nerve no matter how rough the going. Delegate is a post which came into the maritime in­ dustry with unionism. Before there were unions aboard ships, seamen were treated with little regard for their feelings or rights. In the old days—there are plenty of Seafarers who still remember them—a crew who had a beef could wait until they got ashore where they could blow it to the breeze in a ginmill. There wasn't anything else they could do. Certainly they could turn to neither the~ Master nor :S!FV. [-'•iaV; v'-"-• the company for help, and once the voyage was over Bf" the books were closed. Things are different now. If a beef develops on a ship, the crew can take im­ mediate action throughf one or more af the Delegates. Frequently the Delegates can square the matter then and there at sea. If they can't, they act in the. crew's behalf as part of the machinery by which the SIU set­ tles beefs at the payoff. Take the question of overtime. Suppose the Mate does a little painting which the Deck Department should do and draw an overtime for doing it. The procedure is simple enough. Get hold of the Deck Delegate. Tell him all the deliailsr He will keep a complete record,of what was done, bow long it took and everything else pertinent. At the payoff, he will turn the record over to the Patrolman, and the overtime will be paid. A Ship's Delegate has responsibilities somewhat broader in scope than those of the Department Delegates. But the jobs of all Delegates are essentially the same: to • 'pu'-. see that everything goes smoothly in accord with the con;;tract; to take proper action if everything does not go smoothly. When a voyage is reported as a good one, that is a voyage on which the Delegates were right on the ball. \m mi - A good crew picks its Ship's and Department Dele­ gates early in the trip and picks them carefully. Any man picked should feel honored. He should be proud to serve as the SIU's arm aboard ship. ^Jde has not T It"' f" lit' '•jm ''tiiiiiiJBNr' ^^ Hospital Patients When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post­ card. giving your name and the number of your ward. Stolen Island Hospital Mea Now In The Marine Hiu/utak These are Ihe Vnian Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, as reported: t>yf the Fori Agents. Those Brothers find time hanging heavily on their hands. Do what you CM to cheer them up by writing to them. BAVANKAH MARINE KOSP. W. L. MAUCK R. W. CARROLTON R. REDDICK A. SILVA JAMES NEELY J. D, GLISSON G. SOCHMISO W. STRADFORD S .C. TUBBBRVILLE S. 4. 4 NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL A. R. GHISHOLM A. C. KIMBERLY W. WILCGXON R. E. STRIPPY ROBERT JOHNSON S. LeBLANC JAMES GORDAN T. M, LYNCH PAUL KRONBERGS ' G. ROCZAN - R. SMITH P. PETAK JOHN E. KENNAIR P. R. CALLAHAN L. CLARKE C. McHiLBERRY R. LUNDQUIST * GEORGE BRADY J. GONIGLIA IAA. HOLMESi J. CARROLL J. MAGUIRE A. M. LIPARI A. A. SAMPSON A.. :M. LUPER E. PITZER D. PARKER J. J. O'NEAL A. L. MALONE C. MASON J. DENNIS 4; 4. 5. BALTIMORE HOSPITAL R. RARDIN J. NUNIHWA G. BURNS H. J. CASEY F. J. CARROLL I. R. MILLER E. FREMSTAD. G. WHITE 0 t 4. t STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL F. J. SCHUTZ J. E. FARQUHAR J. PRATS J. PREZEDPELSKI J. GARDNER T. MUSCOVAGE D. HERON . E. LARSON • . A. MENDOCINI G. FRANKLIN . You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Stalen Island Hoi^ital at. the follow­ ing times: Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (osi Sih and Olh fioors.) Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (en 3rd and 41h floors.) Saturday— 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) R. RIVERA G. T. FRESHWATER J. VATLAND G. GAGE E. LACHOFF J. H. HOAR J. McNEELY ; •• 4 4 4 BRIGHTON MARINE HOSP. R. LORD C. CREVIER J- SiaiTH ^ P. CASALINUOVO F, O'CONNELL - A J.LEE E. IfflLLAMA:NO J. GALLOWAY D. STONE 4 4 4 FORT STANTON HOSPITAL JACK WILUAMSON R. B. WRIGHT ARCH McGUIGAN R. S. LUBIN JULIUS SUPINSKY FRANK CHAMBEELAYNE • • 4' 4 BlfFFJULO HOSPlim -ARTHUgi LYNCH �Friday. February 6« 1948 Permitmen Rate Consideration From Aii Hands THE ^E AF ARER S MARITIME SOLIDARITY—SIU STYLE By C. WHITEY TANNEHILL LO G Page Three Shipboard Conditions On Unorganized Tankers Rugged, Says Organizer ' Looking back over the successes By ROBERT W. POHLE made by the Seafarers, it's pretty clear that most guys take their If anybody wonders how life is Stewards Department. Perhaps Union seriously. They've made these days aboard unorganized they were worse when you con­ great headway because they've ships, let him hear what Neill sider everything, including some put plenty into it. Cairns, an SIU bookman, has to pretty dreary chow. As a bookman I'd like to say a say. "With the exception of Sunday few words in behalf of these per­ Neill recently made a trip to at sea, overtime was not paid in. mitmen who have also con­ the Persian Gulf on a tanker the Stewards Department," Neill, tributed much when the chips that was strictly non-union. told me. "On one occasion the were down. Many of these guys, Brothers, it was one rough, un­ Chief Steward, the kingpin and in spite of the fact that they comfortable voyage he had. I'm a company stiff, refused to pre­ only carried permits, have helped going to quote just how he de­ pare extra meals. But after see­ make the SIU a bigger and bet­ scribed it to me, ter organization for seamen. ing the money that would be in­ "First of all," Neill said, "the volved, he cut himself in well DESERVE BREAK Bosun had about as much voice after the job was under way and Shipboard meeting at which Seafarers of the Bret Harte Most guys will agree that they as" Charlie McCarthy without received his cut. voted to hold up payoff until Mates and Engineers were paid deserve some consideration for Bergen. His authority was abso­ .overtime which the skipper had red penciled. Speaking at meet­ FIVE FOR ONE what they have done and are ing is Lloyd (Blackie) Gardner, Ship's Delegate (dark shirt). lutely nil. The Captain, along doing for the Union. On several with his regular duties, issued all "The money was originally occasions when we were in­ the orders the Bosun would nor­ meant for five men, hut he took volved in tough beefs, it was mally isSue, and he rescinded it strictly for supervising. found that a great many permitany that the Bosun did give. "As for food, there was cer­ men were among those who came "As for overtime in the Deck tainly a variety—of sorts. On to do service for the SIU. Department, the men might well Tuesday it was oxtail soup, When we needed emergency have asked 'What's that?' Wash­ Thursday roast beef, Friday, the pickets or volunteers to help in MOBILE — When the Brete elected Philadelphia Port Agent. ing and sougeeing while on our organizing drives—such as Harte. Waterman Steamship j At this meeting the men voted watch was common practice, as bright spot in the week, we had Isthmian, Cities Service and Company, was ready to payoff on ^ 100 percent to back up the Mates was using a spray-gun for paint­ fish, but Saturday it was roast beef again. many other outfits—the permit- January 23, the SIU Patrolmen, ^ and Engineers and to refuse to ing—all without overtime." men were out there. "The fruit juices, which were Bobby Jordan and Red Morris, sign off until the licensed men' The Black Gang was no better Just because they've done a discovered that there were abso-! were satisfied, served on the average of once a good stint for the Union doesn't lutely no beefs in any of the So over that weekend the Bret off, according to Neill who gave week, were diluted with water so mean, of course, that they should three unlicensed Departments.. Harte remained tied up. No a dismal account of life down that everybody would receive Ipelow. be paid back for helping out. about three quarters of a glass. That was all to the good and the' cargo was unloaded—the longBut the least we can do is crew settled down to a quiet shoremen wouldn't touch the When we did reach a port where 30 MRS. 5 MOS. show them that we appreciate payoff. But it was not to be. ship. fresh vegetables could be had, an their cooperation. Before the first SIU man could On Monday, January 26, the "The Engine Room presented epidemic of cholera was preval­ still , another picture," he said, "as ent and consequently none could sign off the articles,, a represenSOME TIPS —D" --r.company decided to reverse its ,, . tative of the Mates and Engi-' attitude toward the Mates and highlight of the entire trip be taken aboard. Here are a few suggestions neers came to the unlicensed men I Engineers and within a few ^he overtime of 30 hours for "To further illustrate my point that might help in letting them a Wiper. Just 30 hours overtime with the news that the Skipper hours hours the whole situation regarding the food stores, diar­ know how we feel: for a trip that lasted five-and-arhea affilicted every one of the 1. If Permitmen make a mis­ had cut overtime for the licensed was cleared up. Then, and only half months. then, did the SIU members agree crew.\ One AB had dysentery so take in regard to Unidh rules men without notifying them. "Of course," Neill pointed out, bad that he had to be hospi­ Although the SIU had no beef to accept their pay and sign ^ff. and regulations because they're In appreciation for the assist­ "the fact that the Wipers worked talized in Bombay. new and a little green, correct with the company and could have signed off right then and ance rendered by the crewmem- constantly, Saturday afternoons them—in a nice way. "None of these conditions there, the men called a special bers, the licensed personnel, ex­ too, without receiving overtime 2. At shipboard meetings en­ would have existed had the food might have had something to do courage permitmen to voice their meeting under the chairmanship cluding the Captain, of course, with it." been adequate and proper. The opinions and suggestions. Don't of Lloyd "Blackie" Gardner, came up to the SIU Hall to voice well-known practice of the Ste­ Things were just as bad in the demand that they be quiet be­ Ship's Delegate and newly- their thanks. ward getting a kickback on all cause they are permitmen. he saves on foodstuffs, even at 3. If they make mistakes in the expense of the men's health, putting in for overtime because was certainly much in evidence. of a lack of knowledge of the SEMI-PAYOFF agreements, take time out to set STATE OF NEW YORK the Board Employee and the Union Observer } ss: them straight. COUNTY OF NEW YORK \ to vote the ship, despite the fact that they were "The rate of pay is comparable 4. If you hear a bookman tell LINDSEY WILLIAMS, being duly sworn, de­ assured by the Board Employee that the ex­ to the union scale only because a permitman he's going, to pull poses and says, I am General Organizer for the tension had been granted and if it hadn't been the company, in an effort to his permit on some personal or Seafarers' International Union of North America, granted, then the votes would not be counted.. keep the employees out of unphony beef give him the right who is the Petitioner in the above entitled mat­ The Employer's representative, it is under-'ions, grants raises whenever the score. • ter. stood, called his main office in New York for union gets raises for its memI am fully familiar with all the facts and cir­ instructions and the instructions he received was hers," Neill continued, TOMORROW'S BOOKMAN cumstances surrounding this case. The petition not to permit the vessel to be voted, with the In other words, give the per­ "But inasmuch as Union men for an election was filed in the Office of the result that most of the men paid off the ship mitman a break. Today, he only I receive overtime, the actual takeholds a permit. But he will be Regional Director for the Second Region in the and lost the opportunity of voting, because as home pay of this unorganized a, bookman or official tomorrow. latter part of October, 1946. Due to the bicker­ it is well known, seafaring men after a long crew was just about half what ing between the Employer and the National trip, they scatter to the four corners of the earth. And we want our Union just as it would have been had they Maritime Union, th^ hearing on the petition was Eventually the vessel was voted in the Port of been organized. strong in the future as it is to­ delayed until July 28, 1947. Jacksonville, Florida, with only seven men eli­ day—and stronger. "Moreover, the company's gen­ gible to vote. Eventually an order of election was issued on To keep our Union strong, we eral attitude is typical. It con­ or about October 20th,' 1947, directing that an The SS Lone Jack, according to the Employer, must make sure our permitmen dones any and all actions that election be held within thirty days. The election is somewhere in the Pacific under charter to a, are good Union men. They won't period would have terminated on November 20, stranger to these proceedings and is not expected the company at the ex­ be much good to the Union if pense of the comfort and welfare 1947, the Board issued an amended order upon to return until the middle of April, 194^. It is they are disgruntled and dissatis­ of the crew. And" oddly enough, the application of the Employer extending the pure conjecture as to when this ship will ac­ fied bookmen, because they were voting period another sixty days. tually come in. The Employer might charter her while this might not have been treated poorly as permitmen. At that time, all but two of the vessels had out again and keep her away from Continental the company's policy, the caste Let's pitch in and pave the system still existed in fuU meas­ way so the permitmen of today voted, namely, the SS French Creek and the United States for a further period in order to ure on this ship. The officers delay and hamstring the election. can be the good sound Seafarer SS Lone Jack. were forbidden by the Captain to The SS French Creek was due to be in the r, , ^ , At this time the Employer has made a motion of tomorrow. associate or in any way consort Port of Philadelphia before the 20th of January , „ , , . with the unlicensed personnel. 1. To extend the voting period a further 75 As a matter of fact, the -SS French Creek did Such a democratic man!" not come in until on or about January 22nd, 1948 days. 2. To amend the eligibility clause to permit That's the picture as Neill and the Regional Director realizing that the men Check the slop chest be­ those seamen to vote who were employed im­ Cairns painted it. That's the fore your boat sails. Make on that vessel should be permitted to vote, vol­ mediately prior to the balloting instead of the portrait of an unorganized ship. sure that the slop chest con-^ untarily asked for an additional ten days ex­ original eligibility date. -lii tension, which order was granted by the Board Pretty grim, isn't it? fains an adequate supply of 3. To stay all proceedings pending a deter­ under date vof January 20, 1948. all the things you m liable Guess you all will be glad to At the time the above vessel came, into Port, mination of this motion. to need. If it doesn't, call the 4. For such other relief and in the alternative, know that Neill is back .sfliling the Board Representative and the depon^t, Union Hall immediately. 5. To vacate the original order of election. SIU ships. I know he must be appeared fof the pufpose of voting the ship. much happier anyway. The Employer's represeiltativfe fefused to allow (Contimud on Ptgt 4) . uoor. |gooa-- Creyi Of Bret Harte Helps Officers Collect Overtime Seafarers Answers Cities Service Check It - But Gooil �THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Feux Friday, Febnnury 6, IMS Chief Steward Responsible For Condition Of Stores By JAMES R. PORTER NORFOLK—Running short of of your inventory so he will stores is the one thing every have something to substantiate your claim. Steward dreads. It is a situation that haunts If there is a shortage after the the sleep and fosters ulcers upon sign-on—this is the ulcer-pro­ voking gimmick — it is due to the hardiest of them. your negligence and, as our con­ It's awful and so unnecessary, stitution states under Section 20, 1 believe. Article 9, you may be tried be­ - The other _day, for example, a fore a Trial Committee in re­ ship made this port for cargo af­ gard to yovu: incompetence as ter signing on up the coast. The a Steward. Steward wrote ahead stating LIST 'EM ALL he was short of stores. He was short of stores and the real voy­ There are approximately 250 different food items used tq store age hadn't even begun. p-' A Stewards Department Pa­ a cargo ship dr tanker and trolman does all he can to see about 85 items of cleaning gear that these ships are adequately and miscellaneous sundry stores. If-:- supplied, but he cannot do every­ They should be inventoried-.at Panels T. (Frank) Valley died thing. The Steward has certain least two days before arrival in in Bremerhaven, Germany, obligations to fulfill on this score port. November 9, 1947. He was and, if he faUs down on the My suggestion is: In order to stricken with diphtheria aboard eliminate any dispute on arrival, the SS James M. Gillis and was job, he alone is to blame. Before signing on, regardless turn over to the payoff Patrol­ taken to the 319th station hospi­ of the circumstances, the Stew­ man a list of stores on the ves­ tal ashore. ard should make a complete in­ sel. This he can file in the Hall Only 21 years old when death ventory of all stores. He should for reference in case of a beef. took him. Valley joined th SIU Bear in mind always, and im­ be certain he has enough, plus last September in Galveston. He press upon your department, 10 percent. ^ Do not accept the inventory that the SIU put you aboard that sailed OS. His fellow crewof the former Steward. You, old vessel to see that the crew is members on the James M. Gilils man, are responsible for any properly fed. The Deck, Engine are urged to write to his mother, and Stewards Departments are Mrs. Marry Valley, 259 Columbia shortage after the ship sails. Avenue, Cliffside, New Jersey. When asking for more stores, all of the same status. She is anxious to hear fi'om We have no big-shots. We are after discovering a shortage, give them. all for one and one for all. the Stewards Patrolman a copy •m ITHWK QUESTION: A resolution recommending the installation of recreational facilities in the Boston branch hall was adopted at last week's member­ ship meeting in that port. What benefits do you think would result from such a step? E. A. OLSEN. Bosun: Since we have had such se­ vere weather here in Boston with snow up to your hips and the temperature outside below zero, the coffee pot on the third deck is a handy and welcome thing. With the addition of such conveniences as pay phones, pool tables, and cigarette, candy and coke machines, a guy won't have to go outside to get these things. It will also help the members in the hospital as the profits will go to them. While on the beach, a guy likes to feel that the Union hall is a com­ fortable and convenient place to relax. These improvements will help make it that way. GUS CALLAHAN, Chief Cook: Up 'til now the Boston Hall has had no recreational facili­ ties but it looks like things will be improved considerably in this respect. Even as small as the Marcus Hook Hall was, it had a television set, etc. and there is no reason why the boys on the beach here cannot have the same conveniences. By having recreational facilities in the Un­ ion hall,-* the membership takes a greater and more active in­ terest in the affairs of the Un­ ion. It gives them the feeling that they are peurt of the Sea­ farers International Union, in­ stead .of just being part of one branch. That's how I feel about if. Seafarers Answers Cities Service 6. There is nothing unusual in the change of (Contimicd from Page 3) circumstances. Many elections have been held 6. To remand the proceeding for a further v.diere vessels were acquired after the eligibility Ml: hearing. date or new employees were hired after such 7. For other relief. date. The eligibility date is an arbitrary one set Your deponent will chronologically take up by the Board and in your deponent's opinion, the above numbered seven clauses: the only fair means of determining who should 1. There is no necessity for extending the vote. It is of equal benefit or detriment to both voting period further than January 30th, 1948. parties. In view of the Company's past performance not 7. It is likewise a catch-all clause to permit only with this Petitioner but with the National the Employer to inject extraneous matters into Maritime Union, this would serve the Employer's this proceeding v/hen and if its attorneys can ends and delay the election as much as possible. think of any. The Employer is notoriously known to be anti­ Your deponent was informed by Benjamin B. union. In the recent Isthmian case, the voting Sterling, Esq., the attorney for the Petitioner period was extended several times to permit all that, in a conversation had between himself and of the fleet to vote. When the final extension was the Employer's attorneys, he was told that even up, one ship had not voted. Despite that, the if the Petitioner were certified, the Employer ballots were counted. The Board itself has set would never enter into a bargaining agreement the precedent to permit the voting period to with it and as proof of that fact, it was pointed end without all the ships voting. 2. The grounds for this clause is that since out that the National Maritime Union had been certified by the Board as Collective Bargaining hfv>, the eligibility date, the Employer has acquired - J'.seven additional vessels and wants the vcmploy- Agent, for the Employer's seamen and that that ees on these vessels to vote. Again in the Isth­ Union had never had a contract with the Em­ mian proceeding, the Employer^ had acquired ployer. The attitude of the Employer was so anti­ additional vessels after the eligibility date. These * were held by the Board "not entitled to vote" union that it refused to even issue passes to because they were acquired after the eligibility the representatives of the National Maritime date. It would not be too far fetched to say Union and it was only upon the order of the that the crews of these additional vessels that Circuit Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit the Employer has acquired, has been hand-picked that passes were issued to these union repre­ sentatives. J &V. because of possible anti-union sentiment. Assum­ As further indication of the Employer's atti­ ing that a shore-side employer after the eligi­ tude, it refused to permit' the Board to conduct bility date had been set in an election, enlarged the election on the SS French Creek, despite his plant and employed additional help, would , the fact that it was assured by the Board that the Board set aside the. original order 'of elec­ the voting period had been extended. Its at­ tion wherein the eligibility date had been fixed, torneys stated that ex^en if the. Board sent a to permit these new employees to vote? In this telegram notifying the Company of the exten­ fashion the voting would continue ad infinitum sion, it would refuse to honor the telegram and which would also serve the purposes of the would absolutely prevent voting aboard the Cities Service Oil Co. to delay the inevitable vessel. date when they would be required to deal with This motion is made for the sole purpose of the Union. delaying the eventual certification of the Pe­ 3. This clause needs no comment other than titioner. Not only is that apparent by the fact to say that it is a delaying tactic by the Em­ that this proceeding has taken well over sixteen ployer. months to reach its present stage, but also by %. This clause was inserted for the purpose of the Employer's tactics in the voting aboard the giving the Employer an opportunity to project SS French Creek * and in its relationship with new issues into this proceeding which they have the National Maritime Union. not thought of at this time. "WHEREFORE, your deponent respectfully 5. The Employer knowing that its employees prays that the motion be denied in its entirety have chosen the Petitioner as their bargaining and that the ballots that have already been cast, agent, is seeking to throw the entire proceeding be counted as soon as possible. . Lindsey Williams, out to give it the opportunity to pack its ships with anti-union seamen and then to conduct a Sworn to before me this 'day of February, 1948. new election. I Is m D. J. TORANO, -Bosim: I have been shipping out of Boston for a number of years and I have often Wondered why there were no recreational facili­ ties in the branch hall for tbe convenience of the membership such as there are in other SIU halls. This lack of facilities made it necessary for the members to go outside for relaxation. There were not enough easy chairs and tables for the guys who wanted to play cards. Now we have some and are going to get more. The new coffee pel on Uie third deck has warmed many a chilled man and waiting for a ship is be­ coming a pleasure. JIM BENTLEY, Pumpman: I believe that installing recreedional facilities here in the Boston Hall is an excellent idea and would be very convenient for the Brothers on the beach here. For one thing it means thai the Brothers can get cig­ arettes, candy, etc., without go­ ing outside the Hall. The coffee pot has already been a great asset, and we are looking for­ ward to having additional facu­ lties installed, such as pool tables, etc. By setting up the Boston Hall faculties along the same lines as in other SIU halls, the Brothers 'lo ship from Bos­ ton wUl feel they are • part the SIU in: all respects. > �TKE »E Jtr AREmB ta Fridap Febmitfr S» lS4t 1*S9« nr*; Tampa Has Its Best Week Ever; Joins Machinists On Picketline By SONNY SIMMONS TAMPA—Besides having the This outfit is on strilie against only decent weather in the Uni- National Aiiiines and came to • ted Stales in these stormy days, the SIU for assistance on the this port also had its best week jpicketline. Within a few hours last week. We shipped 153 men, a special meeting was caUed and including full crews to the SS the members voted to back up Gateway City, Waterman, and the JAM. the SS Robert McBurney, Over- Signs were quickly manufac­ By JOE ALGINA the men found themselves time to start citizenship proceed­ lakes. tured and a dozen Seafarers vol­ shorted on the overtime. Patrol­ ings. Prospects for the coming week unteered to walic the lines with NEW YORK — Those long They will not be denied ship­ look good, with three ships de­ the strikers. According to a na­ suffering souls aboard Waterman man Purcell held up the payoff finitely set to hit Tampa. Ships tional representative of the JAM, C-2 type ships are in for relief. and transfer until the beef was ping rights until they complete in transit have been calling for who is down here directing the The quarters beef on these ships squared away. The beef was the process, they need only show won, but we lost another ship. the Dispatcher proof that they replacements, so, all in all, this strategy, the presence of the SIU is being taken up with the com­ A couple of ships which paid have started the ball rolling. port has been right in the swing men has been proving to be a pany and changes are expected off, and remained in the SIU Just one more item before of things. big boost to the strikers' morale. shortly. fold, were the Southland and locking up for the week: It gives On the McBurney we were We had some pictures taken able to collect more toan 1200 and will send them in time for The beef, for those of you who Benjamin Goodhue, South Atlan­ me pleasure to announce that . h<jurs overtime for watches the next issue. By that time also haven't been aboard these ships, tic. They were 'in good shape, Morgan Hiles is back and Cus­ broken in Spanish Morocco when we hope to be able to report pertains to the location of the reported the Patrolmen. toms has him. ship's hospital. At present the These two, plus the Billings the ship was in quarantine. The infamous Skipper of the that the strike has been won. hospital is located aft on the Victory, Waterman, were the Maiden Creek, Waterman, ran There was a bit of a beef over BIG NEWS poop deck. this one, but we had the con­ clean payoffs for the week. smack into the arms of the law tract to back us up and so the Everyone knows that Tampa Not so smooth was the beef when he brought his ship in When a man is hospitalized on company had to pay up and like is the best port to be on the one of these ships he usually aboard. the Montauk Point, from a four-months trip to the Like most Maritime Far East. He was picked up it; beach in, and the cold weather ends up in rougher shape than Moran. Commission-built ships, this tug with a few undeclared items in thfoughout the rest of the Uni­ when first taken ill. ON THE LINE was all screwed up. his possession. The Seafarei-s' reputation of ted States has fortunately missed .In foul weather the sick crew­ The company was not at fault The Customs has allowed him this spot. man gets tossed around like a being ready, willing, and able in any way—the ship just wasn't to take the ship along the coast medicine ball, and when the Quite a few oldtimers are built to supply enough heat for to discharge its cargo, but he will around here and they are in no cold days. have to answer to them later. hurry to leave for the snow and REACHED LIMIT ice of other sections. Among the DIRTY DEALER When the mercury took a big oldtimers are A1 Ortega, Pop We'd like to see him, too. Dur­ dip the other day the crew de­ Williams, Ralph Seckinger, and ing his trip he pulled every dirty cided they'd had enough. They Charley Yarn. deal possible. One of his orders all paid off and piled off. A Flash! Flash! We just given the crew prohibited an OS couple of days later the company shipped a Stewards Department from cleaning Deck Department secured heaters for the ship and man as a replacement on the foc'sles. He told the Deck men with all cozy once more, the Florida, and that's real .news. to do their own sanitai-y work men went back aboard. and put the OS to work on deck. The Florida is known down Here on the beach, at the last We got a cable from the crew in these parts as the "lollypop" membership meeting, a recom­ on this. A quick call to the com­ and when we ship one replace­ mendation was made and con­ ment that makes news for the ship is running light with the curred in requiring all aliens pany and a return cable to Hiles screw out of the water half of to come to the aid of other un­ SIU. j eligible for citizenship to take put on the brakes. At the payoff the man collected ions was recognized by the In­ If we ship two replacements, the time, the poor guy finds it al­ immediate steps toward becoming ternational Association of Ma­ the whole city of Miami has most impossible to stay in his natui-alized. Those who don't overtime for the time Hiles had bunk. chinists, Lodge 1901, this week. something to talk about. will be placed on the "Do Not him working- on deck. Another chisel job capable of FORWARD SHIFT Ship" list. being perpetrated only by Mor­ Before any misunderstanding The hospital will now be gan Hiles happened when the moved mid.ship where a guy arises over this, it is best to Maiden Creek crossed the Interwill be able to recuperate in quickly make clear that this is -national Dateline on the return peace. At the same time oilskin aimed at the men who have been trip. lockers will be put aboard. By in the United States for as long They hit the line on a Sunday By CURLY HENTZ moving the hospital forward, the as ten, twelve and more years and gained a day. Presto! Two congestion in the aft quarters and, although eligible, have not Sundaj's. Hiles told the Mate not BALTIMORE — Shipping has crews. They have coastwise runs will be relieved. taken any steps toward citizen­ to let the crew know of the extra been very - fair here during the before going across. ship. past week and should stay that Everyone is asking about the This will take a little time to Men who have not sufficient Sunday so he could save on over­ good or perhaps even be a bit overall shipping situations. effect on all of Waterman's ships, seatime or are ineligible for time. This twist was for naught. better in the immediate future. "What is happening?" they won­ but it will be done. other reasons have nothing to The harbor here in New York worry about. This does not per­ But we can't make long range der. remains stone cold, but far from tain to them. . forecasts. What can you tell them but However, there are still too the truth? The big shots and the dead. We had a good week of Really, it is for their benefit many men coming here because politicians are sending the ships activity with shipping holding its that this motion was adopted. As they think Baltimore is the place to the other side—for others to own. There was plenty of work was pointed out here last week, to ship these days. As a result, sail. We're being knocked down. for the earmuffed Patrolmen. every alien who becomes a citi­ the Hall is overcrowded. It wasn't so long ago that we The Fort- Christina, Pacific zen opens one more job for our Our advice: Better stay away heard we were going to keep Tankers, came in for a payoff alien Brothers who are allowed from here for a while. We'll let the biggest fleet in the world go­ and, like so many of our ships, to constitute but 25 pei'cent of you know when things really ing. It was going to sail all ^ was tui-ned over to another com- a crew. pick up, and when there are oceans. That turns out to have pany. Eligible aliens coming in from jobs enough for everybody. been just a little phony talk. Before the payoff was complete long trips will be given sufficient We had only four payoffs, one Waterman, one South Atlantic, as at the payoff the deal was ex­ one Bull and one Robin. There posed and the men were paid were plenty of beefs on these overtime for the extra day ships, but we got all of them worked. ' By E. B. TILLEY men had the pleasure of having paid off. For this reason, there settled successfully right aboard WANT MORE? 50 dollar fines hung on their are a lot of oldtimers on the the ships as usual. PHILADELPHIA - Shipping books. The third man will be beach at this time. And not one Then—if, you want to hear One good thing was that all remains fair here, but that does more—while in Japan on a holi­ the ships came in clean. Inci­ not mean that it is any too' good. taken care of when he shows up of them is any too happy right day he denied the crew launch at the Hall. now because of the near-zero dentally there wasn't even a However, if you really want Let the above be a lip to you. weather we've been "enjoying" service by saying the water waa beef on the Robin Sherwood to make a trip and work, you too rough for the launch to put which always comes in here can get a job out of this port. You can't get away with this in the Quaker City. out. The next day, when the sort of thing in Pepperpot town. *The boys really are enjoying that way. It seems that a lot of fellows And a second offense will mean the television set. There are seas were rougher, workmen STUDY CONTRACTS take jobs, pass the doctor's ex­ suspensiorf temporarily, if not daily programs originating in came aboard the ship. However, there have been too amination, sign on articles—and permanently. this city, many of them serials. When the crew beefed he went ^ many phony beefs recently, and then "forget" to appear at sail­ Blackie Gardner, the newly As a result some of the men are ashore and secured a letter from elected Philadelphia Agent, drop­ reluctant to ship until the solu­ the Army saying launch service the only reason is that not ing time. Naturally, it makes it bad for ped by the other day to say tion of their current favorite could not be supplied on holi­ enough men are studying the days. This, too, did him no good , agreements. Everything is in the all concerned if a ship leaves hello. He also said that he ex­ story is revealed. agreements clearly stated in shorthanded, especially when we pects to take over the driver's That about winds things up —the men were compensated for .-black and white. A little study are trying to-negotiate a pay in­ seat this coming week. He cer­ for the week, except to report the lost liberty. and phony beefs would be elim­ crease with our contracted com­ tainly has our good wishes with that the men on the beach in That's enough on Morgan Hiles. He really doesn't deserve him. panies. inated. this port gave unsparingly to the space. He always suffers at TOO COLD We signed on seven ships, but During the past -week there there were , some others that have been three such instartcfes A lot of ships have returned the March of Dimes when a col­ the payoffs but it does him no Two of the to outports, and the men ,haye lection was taken/pn the floor. good—the men alwqys collect. went to other ports t< Hospitob On Waterman C-2s To Be Shifted Baltlniore Says, Shipping Fair But Enough Men Are Avaiiabie Philly Gives Short ShrlftTo "Forgetters" A �TttE SEAFARERS LOG Page Six Shipping Takes Turn For Better In Savannah-Charieston Area Mobile Tugmen Who Are Awaiting SIU Representation Crew of the lug Humrick. Terry Smith Company (left), eating breakfast one morning last week before shoving off. From left to right: H. Rich­ ards, Deck: T. Harry Gook: J. Huer, Deck; John Barichivich. Ch. Eng.; Walter Dunn. Wiper, and Stanley Huber, Skipper. Below is the crew of the Patapsco. another Terry Smith tug. Around the table, from left to right: Lucien Ahysen, Ch. Eng.; William Laughlin. Deck; H. L. Thomas, Deck; Abel Trosclair, Deck; Lee Cook, Cook; Sam Carubba, Wiper, and Wilbert Talbot, Oiler. With election pending in this fleet, men are anxious to cast votes for SIU representation. Most of them already carry Marine Allied Workers books. By CHARLES STARLING SAVANNAH — ?"hings have picked up here in the past three weeks, but most of the ships actually were up the line in Charleston. I Li''- • ' We paid off the SS Alger, SS Isi - : Davee, SS Southport and SS Grandy, in Charleston. The SS Aldrich also paid off, ICi' right here in Savannah for a 1?^ change. The beefs on the Davee and the Aldrich were settled easily right aboard ship, but the rest of them gave a little more trouble. The crew of the Alger held up the payoff for two whole days on a beef. The Bosun was broken down to AB during the trip and the Old Man couldn't find anyone who wanted to take his place. Finally, he just po^inted to a man and said "You are Bosun." GOOD BEEF Friday. February 6; 1948 to as much overtime as the high­ est man in his Department, as long as he never turns down any overtime. We got it squared all right. The Port Captain for South Atlantic has ordered all Mates to let their Bosuns work Satur­ days dnd Sundays to bring them to high overtime rating. If that doesn't do it, they are supposed to find another way. However, some Bosuns like to rest on Sundays. If this practice were stopped there would be an end to these beefs about Bosuns' overtime. Incidentally, Bi'other Tindell was Steward on the Aldrich and his department was as clean as any you ever saw. In fact, the Aldrich was a very clean ship, and a good SIU ship. Organizational And Recreational Activities Held Chicago Stage After two days of discussion, the company said it would pay By HERBERT JANSEN the old Bosun wages and over­ CHICAGO — During the last this affair will be printed in the time for all work off his day 'watch (about 150 hours), but couple of weeks, things have LOG in the near future. would not pay the new Bosun. been quite active around the Currently in the Marine Hospi­ The crew said for us to take;HaU with the boys coming in off tal are Brothers Michael Hughes, the beef back to the company ' their respective ships, and get- Paul Byrd, Harold Lamrock, Joe in Savannali and, if the new ting down to the business of the Nowicki, Steve Schulgit, Harry Bosun was not paid to take the usual winter card sessions. Also, Collins, Carl Hardrath, and Bill matter before a port committee. the handicappers are busy with Strahon. They'd appreciate it their scratch sheets and pencils if their friends would drop them We met with the company once with erasers. a line, or stop in and see them on this issue, but did not get This activity is broken up once when in Chicago. anywhere as we had to hurry in a while by boarding a few And we have some checks here payoff axiuu... another ship. away to, payu.. ...xpfor the following: Brothers Fred However, thisjs a good beet and. ^ Staible, J. V. Moran, and Garl D. we don't think we will have to SS Milwaukee Clipper. Martin. go to any port committee to get We shipped four ABs, one it squared. Oiler, one Fireman, three OSs, . We have been getting a lot cooks and three Porters in beefs on these ships running to gQupig of weeks. Trance and back. It «cms that By WOODY LOCKWOOD for Vic Suknick and Bob Belle- Hall. We may call him clerk. some ol the Skipwrs and Chirf! vue ai-e making another trip. She but he does more than any job Engmeem wont take the time to SAN JUAN—The SS Kathryn, took on eight men and the jobs title can cover. He gives Sal study fte agreement, e^ccially ^ ^ facilities, Bull Line, left here with a full were filled as fast as they were Colls and R. Ortiz more time to the clauses about breaking ^ load of sugar to start the sugar called. settle beefs and other things watches. They cost the company gjjj they have to do. shipping season. money. season, and are making use of LAUDS RIDER Among the boys around town A case in point was the SS the union hall for the first time. Now that the sugar has begun Almost every ship hitting here are Charley (Slim) Hawley of Davee. The Captain did not That's the way it should be. to move, there should be plenty break watches on the Deck, but Organizational activity at this of activity in and out of San has somebody piling off. That Worcester, Mass.; C. W. (Red) the Chief Engineer did break consists mainly of answer- Juan and all the other ports on means that we can thank our Jordan of Savannah; Bill Frennegotiating committee for fix­ tis of Greensboro, N. C.; Tommy them in the Engine Room. As a numerous questions from uning things so a man can payoff Chambers of New York; C. the island. The sugar ships will result, the company had to pay organized seamen whom we conin Puerto Rico on 24 hours no­ Nieves; Julio Torres; A. Perez; load a lot of cargoes in Jobos, 400 hours overtime to the Black t^ct, and distributing LOGS to tice. N. J. Pieche; and P. Barbosa. Gang. their usual haunts. NMU ac- Ponce, Mayaguez, Fajardo, HuNo other union running m Incidentally, we had an unor­ The Chief Engineer also had tivity is practically nil, and most macao and Guanica as well as here has this rider on' the ar- ganized tanker in, carrying a each Wiper getting about 85 of the seamen are fed up with here. Canadian crew. They seemed houfs because of his ignorance of this outfit as well as with the There have been several other mighty interested in the SIU. the contract. He got hot about phony Lake Sailors Union, it at the payoff and shouted to Most of the unorganized Lakes Bull ships in recently, including the Port Captain "Don't pay that! seamen realize that any gains the Jean, the Angelina, the ArDon't pay that. I never turned which they secure this year will lyrt as well as the Carolyn on anyone to." be spearheaded as usual by the which we reported last week. NEW YORK—On several ships We have also had the Ponce THE SHADOW Great Lakes District. recently men, have gone ashore You just have to talk to these of the Ponce Cement company, without their foc'sle keys, come Then he said that one of the men for a few minutes, and the Monarch of the Seas, Water­ stowaways was his "shadow," they start asking you, "What is man, and the. Christopher S. back gassed up and hacked their that as soon as he got up in the the SIU demanding from the Flanagan, a Pope & Talbot lib­ way into their foc',s]e,s with fire morning the shadow got right on shipowners this year?", and erty. axes. his heels. He added that he kept ^ "What does the SIU expect to No bad beefs were reported on There is no excuse for sheer telling the fellow not to do any | win for the Great Lakes sea- any of them. The Jean has old-1 , , » wilful destruction of this sort. timer Clarence Wright as Chief the NMU men landwork, but it was a funny thing men?" If you find you do not have Steward, who says he still has ^ on the island have it hard the me way way we we heard it. SUCCESSFUL DANCE • your foc'sle key, ask the Mate the same old gang with him . According to the story we got, or the Chief Engineer ' for a his department. I There are quite a Yew SUP the Chief was at his shadow's On January 20, the Chicago ^ ... 1. XI T • n^en here sailing SIU ships. How- pass key. You don't have to* door every morning at 8 o'clock branch held its annual dance as That means tha the Jean is 3,. break in the door with an axe. waking him up so that the guy previously advertised in the feeding wU unless Clarence,^ gyp would know where h& would be pages of the LOG. According to has chang^ his ^hey since the Amencan-HaWalian What happens is that when a ship with a busted door signs on ^ all day until 5 in the afternoon, reports from the satisfied at- days on the SS Cape Nome. a new crew, the boys naturally So you fellows be on the lookout tendees, the dance went over in The Flanagan, of course, had „ggjjs g^e. demand that the door be fixed. | for these monkeys with shadows.' good shape. There was plenty of an SUP Deck, an MFOW En- We sure had a real SIU meetThat's easy money, watching a food and refreshments for every- gine Room and an MC&S Stew-;ing tjje other night with 82 men The company has a - pretty shadow working for you. one along with some good enter- ards Department. They were a j prggenj. That's a lot for this good answer. All its man has to, When the Aldrich paid off in tainment and music. swell crew, and all hands had pgpij. \yhich'*some think is-just a say is, why should we repair: the door only - to have it broken Savannah, there was only one Plans are already in the hop- a good time over at the Texas. little one. beef of any importance. This - per- for our s^ond shindig of The -Ponce sailed last- week. William Fphtanj our new- clerk^ in again with a fire axe?= It^be gpod on her, is- dping vA^^^^ in the one concerned the, jBpsi^i's vxight' the wjntg?^' Detajls of and thii ' Jlmn^f-Dtawdy First Sugar Cargo Leaves Frem San Juan •K> ^ The Patrolman Says �• •; • 'o-'- j vi - THE Friday, Fabxuaxy 8. 1848 Duluth Unions Busy Planriing '48 Activities SEAFARERS L& G THE SIMON BOLIVAWS DECK DEPARTMENT By EINAR NORDAAS DULUTH — Looking out over the Duluth-Superior harbor dur­ ing the months of January and February, one would never realiz;e that this is the busiest ore port in the world for eight months out of every year. At present, all you can see is ice, ice, and more ice. When the weather is clear, it is possible to see the two ships docked in the Superior shipyard. Other than that, all other docks are empty. If you leave the harbor area and go out into Lake Superior, it's possible to see some activity. Yes, the hardy fishermen are out gathering their nets, and empty­ ing the day's catch into their tiny vessels. Over in Two -Harbors, the work on the breakwall has been temporarily stopped, due to a current lack^ of material. In ad­ dition, the severely cold weather Back on U.S. soil and ready for the payoff, the men of the split Liberty smile for the LOG prevalent in this region makes it quite difficult to do any work cameraman. In the rear, left to right—Jack Wise, AB; Douglas Treatway, AB; Richard Daniels, of this type at the present time. OS; Frederick Burrows, AB, and Lester Finley, OS. Now, don't get the idea that _ Down in front—^Tom Blevin, AB; Rex Ethridge, AB; John Martin, Carp.; Houston Wood. everyone crawls into their res­ iBosun; and George Montague, OS. Coming through the door to speak to the crewmen is Joe pective holes for the winter Algina, New York Port Agent. The cooperation and quick action given the crew by the New months up here in Duluth. We York Branch was roundly applauded by the men. none of whom had been in that port before. do pride ourselves on being hardy enough to take the most , severe weather that Mother Na­ ture can toss at us. BUSY UNIONS For suspense, the men of the Once during the night it . the wheel when it happened, Currently, the various labor Simon Bolivar have had it. looked like she was finished. The pointed out that the Pilot was unions are busy drawing up Eight days of expecting their ship stretched out a bit and really off base. their new contracts for coming ship to go to pieces on a reef, ripped off a few more plates. He pat the .ship on another negotiations, and getting pre­ where it lay split up to the mid- The men once again headed for leef before the coup de grace but pared for union elections. house, gave them all the excite­ the boats, but no dice. managed to get it off. The guy Oth^ imions are busy install­ ment they want to encounter for To add to their discomfort and claimed he couldn't see in the ing new officers, and the central a long time to come. anxiety the flour cargo became fog, but he was the only guy who labor bodies are up to their cars Their ship, a Pope and Talbot water soaked and the odors from noticed any fog—it was a nice battling vicious anti-labor laws Liberty, draped itself across a the holds made the men ill. In clear day to the rest of the crew. such as the Taft-Hartley' Act reef seven miles from Antwerp this they were given a little aid Now resting in an Antwerp and some of the state labor laws. when the Pilot got off course. when lighters put out from drydock, the Bolivar is scheduled Various AFL State Federations A heavy scraping noise and Antwerp and removed the cargo. for repairs. The Deck Depart­ and central bodies are working the sound of parting plates as After seven days of labor, the ment, completely SIU, flew home night and day to get out the she went aground was enough cargo was all out and with a and paid off in New York this labor vote. Now that big busi­ for the Skipper to ring the few patches to the side and week. ness has gone into the political Originally out of' Norfolk, she "abandon ship" signal and send steam plant she dragged herself field against labor with a ven­ hit Trinidad, Rio and two Ar­ the remaining miles to Antwerp. the men scurrying for the life­ geance, it's up to organized laCommenting on the accident, gentine ports before reaching , bor to get busy in the field of boats. Lester Finley, OS, who was on Antwerp. That was not to be the windpolitical activity. up of the Simon Bolivar, how­ The future existence of our CLEVELAND HALL AFTER THE FIRE unions are at stake unless or­ ever. The Captain, after an ex­ amination of the gaping hole in ganized labor goes to the polls in the coming elections and de­ the ship's side, had a change of feats all of those candidates who heart and called the crew back are the paid servants of big bus­ from the lifeboat stations. Then began the long wait. iness. With every high tide the ship MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS It may seem a little bit early strained and the gap widened. to start talking about fit-out at -The steam and lights were off this time and conditions aboard from the first impact and life the ships during the sailing sea-' aboard ship was made extra son. However, we can never say, difficult by the knowledge that enough about the importance of the steam pipes might burst at holding shipboard meetings any time. every couple of weeks or so. Be sure to elect your depart­ mental delegates as soon as pos­ sible after going aboard your The 1946 General Strike vessel at fit-out, and then hold mayjfee long gone but what your membership meetings reg­ happened in Tampa when the ularly. ships chandlers there, with Just pause for a moment, and the aid of the police crashed compare conditions existing be­ our picketlines has not been tween two ships: one with "de­ partmental delegates and the forgotten. When our ship hits that other without any shipboard rep­ port, bypass the chandlers. resentation to take up your beefs. Do not allow them aboard • Those ships which have dele­ your ship. If it is necessary gates and hold regular meetings to buy milk or bread, get in settle their beefs at the point of touch with a dairy or production and in short order. Other ships which have no bakery. Taken Ihe day after a five-alarm fire swept through the These links think time elected delegates are forced to block housing the SIU's Cleveland Hall, Old Man Winter muddle along in the best way heals everything. Show them shows his artistry in.ice. Arrow points to the gutted HalL No possible, and bring their beefs the SIU does not forget its Seafarers were in the building at the time of the fire but / to the shoreside tmion represen- enemies. Pass the word to all office equipment was tcrtally destroyed. Temporary head­ j tatives, sometime long after the other ships. quarters have been set up in the Dredgemen's Club. 26 Carroll \\,beef has actually occurred. ,,. Bolivar Crewmen Spend Eight Days On Reef Do Not Forget r-T-.i-f-.-; • Page Serexi SIU Meeting In Port Alpena Great Success By MAURICE DOLE and CLYDE BETTS ALPENA — Our first meeting in this town was quite success­ ful, and we had twenty-three present—some members and sev­ eral non-members. Brother Lloyd Oliver, delegate from the SS Crapo was elected chairman of the meeting, and considerable discussion followed regarding conditions aboard the organized and unorganized ships. Considering the fact that this was our first meeting in Alpena, we had a very good turnout. However, now that we have broken the ice, (and there is plenty of ice' in Alpena) we ex­ pect to have larger m"eetings. Just to refresh your memory, meetings are held every Monday night at 7:30 P.M., and the'loca­ tion is 105 Chisholm, third floor. All Great Lakes seamen, both organized and unorganized, are invited to attend these meetings. If you have a problem, bring it up, and we will do our best to solve it. If you have a question, just ask it, and we will do our best to answer it. After enduring conditions which prevail on the unorganized ships and comparing them to conditions on SIU contract ships. Great Lakes seamen are begin­ ning to realize that their only salvation lies in complete or­ ganization. Conditions cannot continue to exist on the Great Lakes as at present, with approximately 1/3 of the Great Lakes seamen or­ ganized, and 2/3 unorganized. • In order to win union condi­ tions for all Great Lakes fleets. Great Lakes seamen must unite behind the militant program of the SIU Great Lakes District. WINTER CARNIVAL Recently, Alpena held its An­ nual Winter Carnival. Skaters, skiers, and sports enthusiasts from all over the U. S. flocked into this town to participate in and view this annual spectacle. According to all reports, this year's Carnival was a smashing success, with participants and spectators alike having the time of their lives. Miss Mona Donnelly of Alpena won the Junior Girl's Division Championship and will go to St. Paul.to compete in U. S. Cham­ pionships being held there. Book-Holders Ready Black leather holders in which Seafarers can keep their Union books and sea­ man's papers are now avail­ able at SIU Branches in all ports. Stamped in gold on the holders is a wheel, in­ signia of the SIU. The holders are approxi­ mately three and a quarter inches wide by four and three-quarter inches deep. They axe being sold for $1, slightly above cost. First pro­ ceeds will be used to pay off the initial expenses borne by the Union; thereafter any profits derived will be turned over to the hospital fund. In New York, the leather holders may be purchased in the baggage room, on the fourth floor. ••'Si �Page Bighl THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday* ! February 6. 1948 SHIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS Consul Upholds Crew Of Aitken — Bucko Removed In Belfast i- •Kv Delegate's Finesse Saves SIU Prestige On Advocate Diplomacy is not an art con- to have aboard this ship? That fined solely to the striped pants man's conduct was disgraceful." and portfolio school of the Wash"Captain," began Lazzaro, mgton and international scene "your feelings are those of the The crewmembers of the SS Samuel R. Aitken, Ar­ as was proved by the Steel Ad-'crew completely. We are ashamed nold Bernstein Steamship Company, were given a rough vacates Deck Delegate Augie of the brother's conduct and Lazzaro. time by the Master and Chief Mate all the way from wish to apologize for him. With admirable finesse Broth­ Buenos Aires to Belfast in northern Ireland. When the "However, we are sure you er Lazzaro smoothed over a will understand and appreciate Mate radioed ahead to have Bel-*-— thorny situation and saved face the fact that he is far from be­ fast police and firemen meet the One of the principal complaints for his fellow crewmembers and ing representative of the Sea­ ship, alleging that he had a against the Captain concerned the union. " farers International Union. mutinous crew, it was just too the confinement of Oiler Moss. The situation under which "We have gone on record at much. According to the detailed state­ Lazzaro brought his ability into our meetings condemning the ac­ Fortunately, it was the Amer­ ment signed by the delegates, play came about when during tions of ifien such as this, but in ican vice-consul not the cops Moss was ordered handcuffed a coastwise trip, a tried and an organization of 62,000 memwho came aboard when the Ait­ after defending himself against true performer decided to go foers it is not always possible to ken reached port. By that time, assault by the Mate. After the into his act. , however, the Master and the Captain and the First Mate with see that these men are kept from Throwing all caution to the ships. Mate had thrown Charles Moss, some help from the Second Mate winds the gashound-qrewman, an Oiler, in irons, handcuffing In any large organization the Chief sitting in in .his foc'sle, brought there will always be a few bad him to a metal brace in the for­ Mate shoved a gun into Moss' forth his private stock and in Uppies in the barrel and it is ward ammunition magazine side and said, "Don't try any short quick gulps emptied the unfortunate . that one of them which was described by the dele­ funny stuff now," it is reported bottle and put himself in shape had to make his appearance on gates as "a damp, dank, foul en­ in the statement. for the performance. closure without heat or ventila­ this the fii-st voyage of the SIU ANTHONY E. HARTMAN With jaundiced eye and cloud­ aboard the Steel Advocate. tion." MATE WAS BASE ed mind he thirsted for more of CONSUL OKAY A number of other charges Seafarer Anthony E. Hartman the stuff — a shipmate's locker UNION'S FIGHT. TOO were based on the central charges may be an Ordinary Seaman but was the answer. With ease he This consul, regardless of what that the Captain allowed the he's no ordinary fisherman, "We of the crew hope you and as seamen have thought,of consuls Mate to assume what Amounted the photo above will bear out. snapped the lock and partook your wife will understand the in certain other instances, proved to full command of the ship, and He's shown with two prize of what lay within. Then, forti­ situation and bear in mind that to be a first-rate joe. He or­ also allowed the Chief Engineer catches he hauled in off the fied for come what may, he the SIU is just as strongly op­ lui-ched out on stage, the deck, posed as you to this sort of dered Moss released, and ordered more latitude than he should. Florida Keys. rather. activity." the Mate off the ship. What was • The big baby—all 5 feet . 2 Several of the charges already more, he dug up another Chief The Captain, his wrath abated OVERTURE. PLEASE Mate who was a good man as had been fully discussed in ship- inches of him—is a king macconsiderably by the sincerity of There, before the eyes of un- Lazzaro's plea, told him that the later events proved. board meetings presided over by keral the smaller one a Spanish The upshot was that the crew veteran seafarer John (Bananas) mackei al. Brother Hartman lost amused spectators, including the man would be logged for not be­ prepared a detailed statement of Zieries, who sailed the Aitken as no time in pinning an SIU button Skipper and his wife who were ing able to turn to but the rest on his larger haul—just so he watching from the wheelhouse, charges against the Captain, Bosun. of the crew, in his eyes, was signed by the Ships Delegate and i Those signing the detailed could keep the old boy in the he wobbled through his routine completely exonerated, and he of profane jokes, insults and dis­ did not intend to bear any illthe three departmental delegates.' statement of charges were A1 Brotherhood of the Sea. As matters stood after the pay- Gordon, Ships Delegate; A. C. Hartman, who hails from Balti­ tasteful pantomine. will toward the Union or the off in Baltimore, the crew plan- Bailey Jr., Engine Delegate; Rob- more, recently shipped on the Before reaching the finale — crew. The position of the crew ned to press the charges beforq ert G. Long, Stewards Delegate; SS Mae, whose home port is|where he would pass out cold on and the Union was plain to him the proper maritime authorities. ^ and H. Cook, Deck Delegate. i Hartman's home town. tlie deck — the crew shouted thanks to Brother Lazzaro's skillhim down and with not too fpl defense. gentle hands shoved him back Kid glove diplomacy pays di­ MEET THE GANG ON THE NIANTIC VICTORY into the wings. vidends thanks to Seafarers like But this ham was not to be Brother Lazzaro. put off so easily. Out he came The Advocate incident was for an encore but- the audience taken from a report delivered by was not receptive. He then de­ Deck Delegate LaZzaro to a ship­ cided to play to the balcony. board meeting held at sea on Straight-arming his way past the January 10. not appreciative deck crewmen he made his way to the wheelhouse where he put on a special act for the Captain and his wife. There he redid his act, finale and all, and was dragged back to his foc'sle and dumped on his sack. He had been a resounding success, he thought, but the crew felt otherwise. DURBAN, Natal—For the third The whole crew through his time on the current voyage, fire performance had been discredi­ broke out last week aboard the ted. Most painful to the crew SS Moline Victory, a Robin line was the fact that the voyage ship. The latest blaze struck in • was the first trip of the Isthmian the after hold while the vessel vessel with a complete crew was in Durban harbor, damaging from the SIU Hall. the cargo and-blistering the hull A quick conference was called plates. and forth stepped the man of The two earlier fires oh. the the hour to save the crew's face: Moline Victory, which is loaded Deck Delegate Augie Lazzaro. with sisal and hides, were of a With determined steps Brother less serious nature. Lazzaro approached the Captain. One broke out in the paint Salvage what you can, he had Aboard the Waterman vessel on a recent run to the West Coast were the men shown locker and the other in the en­ been told by the others, and that gine room. Both were extin­ above. In the life ring row, left to right; R. Drobish, Deck Malnt.; W. Weidman. OS; S. Or- was what he intended to do. guished before any appreciable loff. Deck M^nt.; H. Wing, 2nd Eng., and Clarke, Wiper. damage was done. UNION HARMED Second row: C. Skakun, AB; J. Broaddus, Oiler; C. Putney, Bosun; C. L. Moody, Deck In the wheelhouse where the Maint.; and J. Griswold, Ch. Electrician. Captain was still contemplating Rear Row: B. Comeau, AB; F. DeVries, 2nd Mate: W. Adams, Ch. Eng.; A. Brenna, 3rd what had taken place Brother Cook; M. Deo-Tiska, Night Cook and Baker; R. Pope, AB; C. Saunders, Wiper; B. Newbury, Lazzaro took the floor in be­ half of the crew. Oiler and L. Stephenson, Oiler. Photo subn^^ by Ships Photographers o| San Pedto. For The Captain spoke first: "What more about the Nit Victory see Page 11. r kind of a Union are we going Third Blaze Hits Moline Victory; CargOLDamaged �Friday, February 6. 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine SlU Ships' Minutes In Brief was believed to be making men Francisco M. Quinones, Nov. 23 sick. One minute of siL-nce for —Called io order by David Nunn; Brothers lost at sea. Chairman Allen Kramer; Secre­ tary'A. J. Kuberski. Carried mo­ XXX tion by J. Hayes that stevedores EDWARD RICHARDSON, Oct. and other shore workers be kept 26 — Chairman James D. Veira; Secretary William R. Hughes. out of messrooms, heads and pas­ New Business: Motion made that sageways since they could use a black mark be placed against heads aft. Carried motion by entire crew of previous voj«agc D. Nunn that anyone caught for the terrible condition of the leaving laundry room messed up ship. Motion carried. Discussion should be dealt with. Steward was held as to possibility of in­ L. Garabedian asked cre.w to juring the efforts of a few who turn in excess linen so that it might have been good men but could be sent ashore for launder­ personnel from each departmen'^ ing. Chairman Kramer asked all of things' not done. Also voted stated that all of the quarters hands to read the foc'sle card. that the. delegates see the Cap­ •(VB were in deplorable shape. Galle./ Bosun A. Khalzis asked all hands tain about getting the * general to keep all doors secured. One alarm repaired in Trinidad. Dele­ was only exception, it was clean minute of silence for Brothers gates to see Chief Engineer about and in good shape. Education: Copies of the latest agreement lost at sea. who is to give orders to Deck were displayed and made avail­ Si 4 Engineer. Burns elected per­ able to., all of the crew. , LIVINGSTON, Nov. 30—Chair­ manent secretary. man Joseph Bourgeois: Secretary XXX t. ^ X MARINA, Nov. 28—Chairman Bill McGranagham. Departments JOHN FISKE. Sept. 14—Chair­ reported smooth sailing except man Bob McCulloch; Secretary Reynesa; Secretary R. Rodriguez. for some disputed overtime .on Jack G. Smith. Motion carried New Business: Motion to find out the Deck and in the Stewards. to have William Meehan act as in San Juan if a man who works Voted that ship needed fumiga­ Engine Department Delegate. in someon.e'.s place is entitled to tion. Also voted to recommend Motion carried to have Frank get wages plus overtime. Amend­ Thomas Thompson and Boberto Cullison act as Ships Delegate. ment to motion: Three Delegates Pell for full membership. Mo­ Motion carried to have Ships to contact San Juan Patrolman tion carried that men getting off Delegate with witness go to Cap­ for clarification of certain sec­ must give 24-hours notice so that tain to have minor repairs at­ tions of agreement. Motion by replacements could be gotten tended to as promised by port Carbone that no painting be done through the hiring hall. Noted captain before ship sailed. Good until the Engine Department toi­ By HANK that Captain claimed Steward and Welfare: Steward asked crew lets and showers are painted. Mo­ Shipping is rather slow again. What's keeping the brothers was feeding too well. One min­ to cooperate in handling soiled tion by J. S. Aidd that the three ute of silence for Brothers lost linen. One minute of silence for departments take care of reciea- feeling good otherwise is the need for a wage increase which has to be sweated out of the shipowners. A sailor nowadays really tion room and laundry. at sea. Brothers lost at sea. feels the high cost of living (more "so than the landlubbers do) XXX while he's waiting, unemployed, for those jobs to happen. It really SS WARRIOR, Sept. 2G—Chair­ isn't ,,an easy way of life when you have a few hardships hitting man C. Ridge; Secretary Charles you—slow shipping, weeks and even months on the beach and Bush. Delegates reported no the high pi-ices for food, rent. etc. beefs. New Business: Regarding S. 4 Ships Delegate, Bush reported XXX To the right kind of an SIU man a. job means a lot. And JOHN W, MACKAY, Nov. 17—jthat the job of Ships Delegate BENJAMIN BWRN, Dec. 7— v/hen he gets his job he keeps it going in good old SIU style. Chairman W. H. Harrell; Secre- has been done away with as per We haven't much brotherly news this week. Gulf oldtimer tary F. Rouser. Deck Delegate desire of rank and file. Good Chairman Nicholas A. Genovese: Brother Jack Kelly .of Texas, is getting the LOG every week. Dennis reported that a few minor j and Welfare Suggestion by Secretary Louis Finger. New How's everything. Brother Kelly? Down in Mississippi, Brother grievances would be ironed out' Yadon that another light be Business: None. Good and Wel­ David Casey Jones, the oldtimer, will be getting his LOG within department. Rouser 'placed in deck head. Steward fare: Motion made that W. Smith weekly, too... We notice that Brother Dutchy Bolz is aboard named Engine Delegate after pointed out that any three full not be allowed to sail above rat­ the Virginia City Victory. That should be good news to his Harrell's appointment as Second bookmen may go up to see the ing of Third cook until he proves himself capable otherwise. List shipmate, Pete McCoskey, who may be still in New York Ass't Engineer, and Stewards Captain as a committee ap­ of repairs made up and approved. since he came in several weeks ago. Delegate Rummerlin reported no pointed by crew. One minute of silence for Broth­ beefs at all. Russell Simmons, XXX ers lost at sea. The following Alcoa ships have bundles of LOGS due them H. R. Summerlin and C. L. Potter every week in the company office in Trinidad: Alcoa Ranger, XXX l-ecommended for books. List of FAIRLAND. Sept. 13 —Chair­ MV Capstan Knot, MV Snakehead,' Hawser Eye, Alcoa Pegasus. fines reviewed and found in or­ man C. E. Turner; Secretary J. These requested bundles are sent to the Alcoa office and they der. Men coming off watch were V. Dolan. New Business: Motion stay there. The company doesn't send these bundles along with asked to be quiet for benefit of carried for passengers to stay out the ship's mail to the ship. Therefore, don't let these LOGS go those sleeping. Crew to be in of crew's quarters and mess- to waste. One of two crewmembers should go ashore, take their good shape for payoff. Baltimore rooms. Good and Welfare: Sev­ bundles or some of the copies back to the ship and pass them Patrolman G. H. Masterson later eral suggestions for improving around. Easily said and easily done... Brother Emil J. Cipar, endorsed minutes, saying payoff cleanliness of ship. Delegates re­ Gulf oldtimer, dropped in for a visit and asked to have the LOG good. ported all smooth in their de­ sent home every week, amongst other things. Brother Cipar has XXX partments. One minute of silence been sailing with the gold dept. down below tor some time, by JOSEPH N. TEAL, Nov. 10— XXX JEAN. Dec. 8 — Chairman for Brothers lost at sea. the way. Chairman Wade N. Cobb; Record­ XXX ing Secretary J. Jilka. Delegates, George N. Ehmsen; Secretary XXX BEAVER VICTORY (date not The following oldtimers probably are still in town; J. T. Zembruzuski for the Deck, R. Bill Williams. Deck Delegate Bill Novak. J. Wing, A. Le.vagno, I. Echavarria, S. Dall, M. ConfuJoplin for the Engines, and G. Millison reported everything given)—Chairman James Agnew; Eiono, G. Van Thillo, W. J. Conner, S. Duda, G. Petroff, J. Dail for the Stewards, reported shipshape, as did Stewards Dele­ Secretary Gerald Lonski. New Slsman, Bosun O. Morgan, J. Sharp, S. P. Henry, R. Quinn, no beefs. Good and welfare: gate Alfred Author. Engine Dele­ Business: Motion by Vic Cover N. Proudfool, C, Berg, T. F. Shea, Deck Engineer F. L. Fowler, Voted soiled linen be piled in gate Shorty Menendez moved that $5 fine bis imposed on mem­ R. Collins, G. Nunez, I. Valles, F. Bock, J. Hopkins, R. Bonich, designated place, not thrown in­ that department head be painted, bers who refuse to, attend meet­ J. Rios, R. J. Sigler, Joe Arras, S. Cruz, Carpenter F. Mulder. to lower passageway. Ships and motion carried. Louis Toris ings; proceeds to go to LOG. Good and Welfare: Comments by and Rosado excused forwatches H. Englehart, J. Michael, M. Murphy and Steward M. Gordils Delegate instructed to arrange Goodwin on shortage of milk. ... Brother William De Long, Oiler, just came in from a trip XXX for new shower gratings. BERTRAM G. GOODHUE. Dec. Rennalo commented on horsing on the SS Robin Hood. 14—Meeting called to order by around during meal hours. He XXX Frank D'Amato. Chairman claimed meal hours are like a It sure would be a good thing to hear from the SIU Brothers Johnny Spahn; Secretary D'Ama­ three-ring circus with Me.ssboy when they hit the foreign ports in regards to whether or not to. Elected Robert Gans Ship as master of ceremonies. they can pick up the LOGS in various bars, USS Clubs and the Delegate. Discussion under good well-known Seamen's Institutes. SIU LOGS are sent to many of XXX NIANTIC VICTORY, Sept. 7— these places every week, but the question is whether they arrive and welfare of various matters including slopchest price list, Chairman John Przelecki; Secre­ and are in turn picked up by SIU men. If certain brothers could XXX FAIRLAND, Oct. 8—Chairman mess room cleanliness, and place­ tary George Marcin. Stewards check up on this, and send in their reports about what places C. L. Deemer; Recording Secre­ ment of, mirrors in Deck and Department Delegate Arthur are getting the LOGS or what places aren't, plus the correct tary .Jack Dolan. Deck Delegate Stewards departments. One min­ Kavel reported all okay in his addresses of these places where SIU brothers spend their time. Deck Delegate reported too., many men taking ute of silence for Brothers lost at Department; XXX. Glove reported a few disputed News Item: Speaking for various steamship companies. off, and that any more would be sea. hours of overtime; Engine Dele­ Francis S. Walker, stated that the average earnings for un­ logged. Need for better night XXX FRANK NORRIS. Nov. 3— gate Arthur Smith reported no licensed ship personnel today are $285.16 per month... Our lunch discussed. Chairman J. W. Schmidt; Re­ beefs. Good and Welfare: Dis­ opinion is that this guy doesn't know what he's talking about XXX and doesn't care how much he distorts the situation. For his ELI WHITNEY. ; Sept. 18— cording Secretary Murray. Voted cussion over keeping performers information, none of the sailors makes anything halfway near Chairman BUI Thompson; Secre­ to strip linen from bunk* and in line, also a decision was his estimate—and even the Stewards and Bosuns aren't paid tary George W. Burns. No beefs clean rooms before payi/h for reached to approach the Captain the figure he claims. Of course, there is the possibility the reported by departmental dele­ next crew, Ship Delegate to in regard to increasing cigarette ration. One minute of silence sailors are charged for the coffee and water they drink and notify Patrolman if this is not gates. Voted to send a letter to the sea air they breathe. ^ LOG and inform Baltimore Agent done. Discussion of water which for Brothers lost at sea. UNION IS AS UNION DOES/ sjsfas? WlUl' SOPt CUT and RUN Wf?C III �T Page Ten THE S E A F A R E R S L 0 G FIRE STRIKES THE SS ELI WHITNEY IN ARGENTINA ' V < ' Fiiday, Feliruary 6* 1948 -"• •-.' ..-.'X. l Sound Intra-Departmental Good Will Held Important To the Editor: tent foreman, then it is time to An unlicensed department head woi^in(*"^hv aif' is watched closely by his brother ^ ^ A 1^,, ^ Union membors and . by the ""'a" • • "i S" • • • :• •:••'••:••;.• jOwes no man a f living unless he company officers and men. He',,.- ^ 4,^ u* • -4. u u ui. 44^™,! to obtain It by unholding is observed by the company to his rightful share. see if there is any way he can If we ourselves can't -as debe discharged or belittled at any v. .i A L- partment heads progress in hartime and by his brothers for his mony with .. -I members t the good of, Unionism. Many men who travel in these the crew and if we as workers rating wonder why in many in­ cannot gel along with the good department heads then all con­ stances they become involved cerned on the ship and- in the v/ith their brothers or with the Union will suffer. It is obvious company not knowing that in most cases they themselves are trying ir, 1 to discredit these men Smoke haze hangs over hose-lined deck of the Alcoa Tvr 1, +1, A * fights-have been going on vessel as crewmembers and local firemen fight blaze that broke Maybe they made too inany between tbe men and the demistakes, or they were intoxiout in the No. 2 hold during stay in Rosario. Flames were partment heads, so that they— cated or loud-mouthed too often. A crewmember and Rosario confined and no serious loss was suffered. Repairs, necessitated the company, can be the only dock police leave the smoke- There are many things, outside victor. by the fire, however, caused delay in the ship's departure. filled area after fire was of a man's ability that can foul DIVIDE AND RULE brought under control. Photos him up with his shipmates. Of course, everyoneis entitled to It is also evident that compan­ submitted by George Hatgimake some mistakes. If a man ies do not want any foremen or misios. made none he would be equal supervisory workers in the un­ to God, but when it becomes an ion and if they can do anything everyday experience then that is to further their aims, by robbing To the Editor: I son, Michael Ralph and James too much. our union of membership they'll 'Kennedy. These three Brothers not hesitate to do so. ^ I have a human interest story made up a sufficient SET EXAMPLE If we fight among ourselves l^t I would like to have pub- amount, although many others Where there is smoke there when there is no cause then we lished in the LOG, as I am offered their aid in the event is bound to be fire, but in'some ourselves-^are wrong. But when certain that it would be of in-^I either needed or wanted it. cases I have seen cliques try to there is cause to bring a. man up exploit innocent men. It is a on charges, they should be seen terest to all Seafarers, and will, It is true that we have had To the Editor: fact, however, that anyone sail- through so that we will not be surely show the readers of our some trouble mechanically and We, the crew of the James Is­ ng in a key rating must be an hindered with men that give us ... .. , ^ la fire in the No. 2 hold (Ed. land, Carras Shipping Company, example and not give these ele­ black eyes and cause unnecessary Dublication how we of the , ..ir . sea- note: Must.. i. have. been quite a farers International Union can gj.g according to the pictures) wish to express our appreciation ments a chance to make a hard unrest and agitation among the membership. and will stick together when-^ which resulted in delays on this to the owners for their thought- ime for him. fulness on Christmas Day. If a Steward keeps drunk and There is, of course, the per­ ever one brother or another vessel. But when it comes to one shipmate needing assistance Upon arrivail in Aruba, Cap­ dirty on the trip and starts petual griper and agitator who needs assistance. while in a foreign port, the way tain C. W. Herin received a letter throwing-, his weight around, thinks he is a good Union man While our vessel was in Ros­ these Brothers speedily offered from the owners to the effect then there is small chance of because he can always find fault ario, Argentina, I received word to help me in my particular case that every member of the crew expecting the best from his men. and does so whether there is that my mother w'as very ill makes me very proud to say that was to receive a Christmas If the man is incompetent then reason to or not. It is my belief and that the worst was to be.'I am part of the Seafarers In­ bonus. We think that if more he can blame no one under him that we can use fewer of these. For everyone's good, when­ shipowners would show has as for being the same. expected. I went right away to ternational Union. If a Bosun keeps in line him­ ever an attempt is made to down much fellowship it would be a our Captain and told him the Before closing, let me repeat self and knows his business then an unlicensed department head whole story, and asked him if that it is with heartfelt grati­ better world to live in. le has the right to expect his then these things should be he could pay me off here so I tude that I wish to thank these We wish to pass the word on men to be the same, but if he looked into carefully by the could go home to see my mother. Brothers aboard the SS Eli Whit­ through the courtesy of the LOG always laying down on the membership and the officials, so ney for their sincere and gen- that this is the best company any ob, he neither has any right to l­ that both sides can be heard He informed me that if I! .JT could got a reliel he would be I™ ^ud 1 want to of us has ever sailed with. Also reprimand the men or sail in without bias. There should be we have a Skipper who is tops. glad to lot me go home. The' = that rating. If on the other hand, no objections to this by any Many of us agree that is the best the men under any unlicensed American Consul in Buenos ^ ® ^ party who feels he is in the feeding ship we have ever been department head continue to lie right. I am .sure that this way ^ Aires promised full cooperation George G. Hatgimisios on. down on the job in all ways all will profit. in agreement with the Cap­ SS Eli Whitney We wish to thank Lindsey Wil­ whenever they have a compePaul Parsons tain's consent. Buenos Aires liams, director of organization, Unable to obtain relief in Ros­ for the splendid job done. We FOUR MEN ON A WATCH ario, I tried once more in Buenos hope this will help the men Aires but was again unsuccess- LOG Reader Thrills aboard-the Cities Service tankers |v ; i ful. This morning, my wife call­ With Photos of Son see the advantage of sailing imed me all the way from Philader the Seafarers banner. 1® <delphia, and informed me that To the Editor: We close hoping pur Brothers |i ; my mother had passed away. So Just a few lines to express will keep up the good work be­ i went again to talk with our r Captain, explaining what had my appreciation for your fine ing done. paper. I've been getting the LOG happened. But still no relief. Crew for about two years and every SS James Island copy has been enjoyed very FINE GESTURE much. Your Nov. 14 issue has I went Delegate, ml to the Ship A ^ pictures of my son Suggests Arrangement Bill Thompson, and asked him jjenry on the back page. It was On West Coast Payoffs if he would get the Department quite a thrill to see them. Delegates together and see what To the Editor: Will you please .accept the could be done to help get paid In regard to the letter of contribution enclosed with my ; off and fly home. sincere thanks for the splendid Brother William J. Jones in the After the Delegates talked work you people are doing and January 9 LOG in regard to the with the Captain, the Brothers the prompt delivery of the paper SUP taking all crews off west got together and made up every week. coast ships coming: in from the enough money to make $600, east coast under contract to the Shown here, from left to right, are: Woody Yeager, Bob I wish you all a very happy Seafarers, I would like to sug­ which is what it costs to fly Polchanis, Wally Cahill and Jerry Schaffer. They made up the home. I want the rest of the holiday season. gest that the Seafarers try and four to eight engine watoh on a recent , trip of the Joliet Union Brothers to know how Victory. Donald Southwood, who took the photo, says: "Some­ Mrs. William Clemens make some agreement with much I appreciate this wonderthe SUP in which crews of SIU thing seems to be missing in this picture, namely, the tops of Chicago, 111. ftfl j^sture of friendship. ships can remain aboard their their heads. I'm still trying to figure out how I did it." Any­ (Ed note: Many thanks and ships op the west coast. way, it doesn't happen often with Brother SouthWoOd. He Tlie Brothers who aided me takes some pretty-shari> shots. in this manner were Bill Thomp- j the satison's best to you.) , J ' Robert F; Kennedy Crew's Generosity Speeds Brother To Mother's Burial James Island Men Got Xmas Bonus From Carras Co. �THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday], Fabruary 6. 1948 Log-A-Rhythms Saga Of The Sam Aitken By AL GORDON Shakespeare, lhat immortal wit and sage. Said that all the world was but a stage. So here is the cast of one small plot, Some is comedy and some is not. ^ The set is a "Liberty," the drop, sea and sky. With a Mate that aspires to be "Captain Bligh," With a figure-head Captain not above shady deals. Minus guts to set the Mate back on his heels. The crew approached the Skipper with a legitimate demand To straighten out his Mate and assume his command. But the thought of a beef with the Mate left him quaking. So v/e leave him to lie on a bed of his making. Loaded coal in Norfolk for B.A. via Brazil, Was short a. Third Assistant which an Oiler had to fill. Refueled in old St. Thomas, but the Old Man would not give. So, it's do "a little business" for the girls have got to live. Next morn we sign a Fireman, and shove off right on time. And head for port of discharge, old B.A. in Argentine. Now it's drink wash' water, and it's thick enough to strain. For they've tampered with the water lines and the Chief's the one- to blame. So it's discontent and argument, all topside does is bicker. Then it's two and three, then five for one, the log book's getting thicker. And it's bell to bell on deck, yet they do not seem to care. The water's bad, the food is poor, the head's are seldom bare. Draws are few and far between. It's rationed, claims the Skipper. We would like to see the law on that. You tight old honey dripper. He cuts the stores down to the bone. And says there's top much waste. After all the foreign scows he's sailed. Must be too rich for the taste. <30ys DON'T C30TC0F5<\B! Then up the creek to San Martin lo take a load of grain To the Emerald Isle of Pat's and Mike's, Belfast Ireland. With lookout in the crows nest and standby in the bow. It seems these summer clothes are out of place somehow. Well it's Christmas spent in Belfast and we'll celebrate New Year's, So we're lapping up the Guiness till it's running out our ears. 'Cause they're sort of short on whiskey, but we're making out all right, *Til Charley tangles with the Mate out on the dock one night. Well there's Jesse James and Dillinger and then Machine Gun Kelley. The Mate steps up to Charley and pushed a gat into his belly. This happens in the morning, being treated like a con. As Dillinger, the Second, snaps the handcuffs on. « Now the ammunition locker is cold, damp and airless. 'Tis there they locked the Oiler up, and 'twas there the Mate got careless. At sea we couldn't do a thing when he threw his weight around. He forgot the U. S. Consulate was a bit of U. S. ground. Page Eleven Niantic Vic Crew Hails 'Pleasant' Trip; Departmental Cooperation Smooths Run To the Editor: We have just completed an in­ ter-coastal voyage on the SS Niantic Victory, Waterman, and we the crew wish to proclaim unanimously that it has been a very pleasant trip. What made it so was the cooperative attitude of the departments heads and especially the attitude of Captain Damian Hillseth whose consistent and successful efforts to promote good feeling between licensed and unlicensed men should be set up for all Masters of U. S. vessels to Shoot at. iilii iiiiii iiii At no time was there any petty bickering over draws pr the time of draws. If you had it coming to you you got it. The record high in relations between topside and foc'sle He was not above going out of that existed aboard the Nisntic Victory was consianily in his way to do a favor for any man aboard the ship. Needless evidence. Christmas was no exception as photo above bears out. to say this was highly pleasing In front row, left to right, are: Utility Mess (dark shirt), and satisfactory to all hands, and Jr. 3rd Mate, 3rd Mate, 3rd Assistant and the Messman. was deeply appreciated. Second row: Captain Damian Hillseth, who, according to the It was Captain Hillseth who, crew, set a record for all masters to shoot for; Ch. Engineer, with Chief Mate Anthony Reale, Ch. Mate*' and 2nd Electrician. Rear Row: 1st Assistant, Jr., spent a half day in the woods Steward, 2nd Mate and Sparks. getting Christmas trees for the messrooms.On Christmas Day he furnished tributed several boxes of choco­ along cigars, cigarettes and candy. cigars and cigarettes as well as late candy. Captain Hillseth left on New After dinner, the Captain and the most important ingredients used in making eggnog. With most of the officers and crew Years Day for Minnesota to visit our dinner, he along with Chief took taxi cabs to the hospital his family. We were all sori'y Engineer Jack Adams and Sec- to bring cheer to one of our to see him go but take plea.sure ond Mate Frank De Vries con- > Brothers who was sick. We took in writing this endorsement to show that there are Skippers who, while being efficient, can still be "Good Joes." While we are writing, we would like to list Burch's food shop and tavern at the corner of. Second and Washington in Van­ couver, Wash., as being a good place to stay away from. The propi-ietor had us all tossed out for no justifiable reason that we could see. On the other hand, the St. Elmo one block up the street is a mu'ch cozier place. Welcom­ ing 1948 in the traditional man­ ner, the proprietor put out beer On a trip such as they had, no wonder all hands were on the house and we enjoyed our­ smiling. Sealed at left side of table in crew's mess, going selves . in spite of being having from front lo rear, are; Jerry (no last name given), Leo been kicked out of Burch's a few moments earlier. Stephenson, Bill Kalinkas, Jack Arthur, Bob Pope and James Johnston. On right side, front to rear: Charles Sanders, Bill The Crew SS Niantic Victory Newbury, Bosun Putney, Vernon Weidman and B. Comeau. Two Views On Voyage Of Lahaina Victory The Mate still wasn't satisfied, for all that he had done. To the Editor; To top the Oiler's misery off, he logged him twelve for one. The crew then got together and declared they'd had enough. I see in the December 19 LOG So we'll start a beef and not give up 'til we throw this phony off. that the Black Gang Delegate of We notified the Consul of the Chief Mate's foul behavior. the Lahaina Victory has a lot of The Consul was a square one, decided in our favor. beefs about the Engineers. He told the Mate to pack his gear, who acted peeved and rattled. The editor's note at the bottom But he tucked his tail between his legs and very soon skedaddled. of the page says that this could We signed a Mate in Belfast and the Skipper seems to bear not have been on the Oct. 6 pay­ Hard feelings toward this new Mate, we think he's on the square. So, while on the beach if you should meet this Skipper looking off, but I know different as I was in that crew and was the first blue. The reason's this: He's searching for a new company, ship and one to see the Delegate's letter. crew. Everything he said about the monkey business, it won't be long till every rule in the con­ tract will be broken by them. Incidentally these same Engi­ neers aie on another trip on this same ship. Needless to say, thei'e's a whole new Black Gang. I'm only a permit man, but when men like these who I are book members (i-etired) act like this, what am I to think? I would like to hear from some fellows on that trip. I owe some money to some of them, and al­ Engineers was true and then though . I have a broken leg I still intend to pay them. some, but what has been done Donald T. Fisher about it? A lot of talk, that's paper I have been able to get to To the Editor: Nevir Orleans Hall all. The editor also said it was read. a clean payoff. That also is a I am now a retired SIU man. So in order to keep the LOG (Ed. Note; According to the lot of mali^-key. I have been home since July on hand, I would like to receive report of the Patrolmen who There were a few of us with 1947 when t tame in from Vene- the three bound volumes. En­ handled the Lahaina Victory (I was a closed, please find money order disputed overtime. zulea to New Orleans. for seven dollars (two dollars forj Wiper doing plumping work payoff, she was smooth and I received the LOG every week January-April, 1946; $2.50 forj which the Chief had the gall to clean. The headquarters rec­ and my wife and I enjoy reading May-December, <1946; $2.50 for say was a Wiper's regular job.) ords show that when Brother • it very much. What's more, all I January-June, 1947.) Fisher applied for reinstate­ MONKEY BUSINESS my friends enjoy reading it too Curtis Southwick ment recently, he admitted not iand it's hard to keep the copies 11 Phillips St. This could go on forever, but around' the house long enough Jamestown, N. Y. the point is if we're going to let being present at the payoff. for all to .read,>them. . •(Note; The volumes have guys like these keep,on shipping For another view of the trip • y and getting away <with all this eee- follo'w'-* ' |ier). : TheiLOG is the only true labor been forwertted.) Gives Friends Bound Logs •/ - • .k ; To the Editor; Most of us are looking for the perfect ship and I think that we have found it, or damn close to it. After taking it over from the NMU, we went to work right away and got her cleaned up so she looked" as an SIU ship should look. No one could ask for a better skipper»than Captain Anderson, and the three Mates have done evei-ything possible to make this a pleasant trip. We have had no disputed over­ time during the voyage. Two of the Mates are former SIU mem­ bers and all three are tops iA our opinion . We have just completed a trip • to South Africa on the good ship Lahaina Victory so, if you are looking for a good one, here it is—jump aboard. I will close now and hope that we get more skippers like Cap­ tain Anderson and more Mates like Babbitt, Larchey and Hirschey. > Bill O'Connor Lahaina Victory i �T BE SEAFARERS LOG Page Twelv« A PREVIEW OF THE LATEST SALTY STYLES Borrows Big, Skips Scow; Trio Sore In addition to several crewmembers, the Patrolman who visited this ship suggested that this letter be written so we do hope you can publish it in an early , issue. We are -writing it in behalf of the Black Gang of the " SS Clyde Seavey, Isthmian. At our first Black Gang meet­ ing after leaving New Orleans recently, we learned we had only one full bookman aboard so we elected him Black Gang Delegate by acclamation. Then this character proceeded to bor­ row money from several men in ' the Engine Department. No one -who loaned him money knew the others had also done so. Upon arrival in New York early in the morning, he went to two guys and got 10 dollars from each of them so he could "go to the Hall and straighten : out a couple of beefs before she / paid off." Long after the payoff, • he sneaked on board, got his dough and scrammed. A couple of days later, at 10 o'clock at night, he sneaked on board again and started packing his gear. When discovered, he said he had sent a wire to square his debts, but he was unable to produce any telegraph receipt. All Brothers should watch out tor this 100 percent phony and others like him. He did all the aforementioned stunts while per­ fectly sober, his only intention evidently being to slip his ship­ mates. ; Now everyone knows it's no trouble to borrow money on an SIU ship. But guys like this one make it tough on the legitimate seaman who needs a few bucks for laundry and so forth. We the undersigned hope that thig letter serve to save other Brothers. We lost a total .of 60 bucks. Are A Bit Rough' S, 4, At left we have modeled the cruise costume specially designed for crew wear in the Islands. This number is very popular with the men of the Alcoa cruise ships. As you see, it combines the desirable coolness^ of short sleeves with the more formal blue of dungarees. Note the new six-inch cqff length. HARRY DAWSON Alcoa Cavalier J, 4. On our right is a number ex­ pected to revolutionize payoff at­ tire. The three-quarter length burlap coat contrasts exceeding­ ly well with the grease-spotted pants. The hat, a jaunty panama, is included for paying off in tropical ports. Completing the costume is a green shirt and gravy smeared tie. Bag is for payoff money. PETE D'ANNA Andrew Jackson i i i At left we have the answer for the sun-hungry. Cut-off pants, sun glasses and a wool cap make sun bathing sheer delight. Es­ pecially recommended is the wool cap for those with sensi­ tive scalps. The book is optional. 4. 4. it G. HAMMARSTRAND Steel Navigator At right agahr we have... Zounds! This guy's working. We draw the line when it comes to suggesting aUire for such as this. JOE WRIGHT Joliet Victory Replace Assistant Electrician With Second Who Holds Chief's Papers, Brother Says HITS ^GRABBERS' OF CREW'S GEAR To the Editor: m Mrsi Jack Procell - . Naw; Orleans.'' We Love But Clips The boys shown here unknow­ ingly model the correct ensem­ bles for the occasions described. To the Editor: Charles S. Ross (SUP) Having read Brother Wiley James R. Brown Parrott's suggestions in the LOG Ruben L. Humphrey of January 30, I agree that we (Ed. Note: The name of the are indeed in need of clarification accused man has been with­ of what is specifically expected held in accordance with LOG of an Electrician aboard ship. policy on personal beefs. While However, I disagi'ee with his the LOG believes that all suggestion regarding the rating members should be warned of Assistant Electrician* He sug­ gainst men who victimize gests that anyone sailing as an their Brothers the beef is pure­ assistant have three years in the ly a personal one.) engine room. Let us consider the case of an Oilei", for example, who actually SEAFARER'S WIFE i thoroughly agree with you that "gear grabbers" are not ..good members. Not only when they take the sliip's gear but too, when they pilfer the per­ sonal belongings of the crew. I had given my husband a wedding band shortly before he shipped out on the Horace Gree­ ley, Alcoa, in July. When the ship i docked here in September he got off as soon as it was cleared by customs. When he went back the next day, his locker had been entered and everything he had was gone, including his shaving .gear, work clothes and the wedding liand. I hope it doesn't happen to many members because some •\yives aren't as good-natured about such things. Ed Says: 'Pictures No slouches when it comes to snappy attire. Seafarers in general and these four in par-'ticular, are old hands at adapt­ ing their seagoing wardrobe to fit the hour and the mood. To lha Editor: w Friday. February 6, 1948- situation upon returning. Usu­ ally, in such a case, he gets a verbal blast from the Chief Engi­ neer because cargo operations have been held up. In effect, the Assistant Elec­ trician is "taking a ride" on the Chief Electricism. Situations lilce the above put the Union in a bad spot. For this reason, the suggestion is offered that the rating of As­ sistant Electrician be changed to Second Electrician in our con­ tracts, and that anyone desiring to sail in that capacity be re­ quired to have an Electrician's endorsement. In addition, he ought to be paid at a rate com­ parable to the Chief Electrician's pay. Anyone interested can attend one of the many schools in the country either private or mari­ time. For the inforrnation of resident aliens and others who for one reason or another cannot or do not wish to attend a maritime school, Coyne Electrical School in Chicago charges a tuition of $284 and is considered a good school. It is the opinion of this Brother that the money spent is a good investment. James Johnston (SUP) Dear Brothers: To the LOG'S request for pho­ tographs we've had first-rate re­ sponse. Those Brothers who have Sent in those black and whites you see in the LOG every week can stand up and take a big salute from the Editor. ' Several of the Brothers, in place of photographs, clipped from newspapers and submitted to the LOG pictures and car­ toons having a salty slant. We'd like to reprint them but, un­ fortunately, for several reasonsj we cannot. The photographs and cartoons reproduced in magazines and newspapers are the property of those publications and are cov­ ered by newspaper codes and, in some cases, copyrights. These we have to observe. TICKLISH TASK Moreover, attempting to re­ produce photographs from a newspaper is a difficult job and usually gives poor results. By the time a copied picture from a newspaper appears in the LOG it has gone through at least six photographic processes and id each process has, lost much de­ tail. "Those of you who have sent in such clippings can now read­ ily understand why they haven't been used. Brother Constanline Alexandris, who sent us a page of pic­ tures from the Baltimore Sun showing the activities of the Baltimore Hall, was right when he suggested that we shed a bit of light on the activity of that port, but, as was pointed out above, "no can do." (The pictures he enclosed showed the Baltimox-e Seafarers voting, playing cards, shooting the breeze and registering—all scenes worthy of space in the LOG.) To Brother Alexandria and the others, we say, "Thanks." The copy was Seafarer-appealing; Like Life magazine we like plenty of pictures but' we can't use these. Get out that old Brownie, dust it off and snap your own scenes. Those high-paid cameramen can be bested by a $2 shu'terbox. Better than that, we have a place waiting for your handi­ work. The Editor PLATT PARK IN CAPE VERDI ISLANDS WTioIe Gang Loved Harry's Fine Chow To the Editor: has put in his three years in the engine room. This man ships as Assistant Electrician. Has he, in any probability, ever had occasion to repair a winch controller? No. FREE RIDE What happens is that when he is required to stand a winch watch and trouble develops he is unable to do the necessary re­ pairs. The worst of it is that if the Chief Elecfrician is ashore tter is Ci0|^^w^^^lth this I am writing in behalf of the officers and crew of the SS Bull Run to congratulate and express our thanks and appreciation to Steward Harry Peeler, for the wonderful dinner he served to us on Christmas Day. It has been mutually agreed that it was one of the finest shipboard holiday, dinners that we have sat down to,, in our days at sea. Good sailing, Harry, and may we be fortimate enough to sail with you iS I The Peeific Tankers vessel as it passes "Washington's Face" off St. Vincente, Cape Verdi Islands. Ship made a seven and one-half month trip to Far East and Persian Gulf. ' Picture was submitted to the Parker Harry.:-' " , I "rill �Fridaf; Ft!lMe^% IMt THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Thiiieea Handbook For SIU Ships' Delegates Sometimes, we forget that shipboard activity is the heart of the Union structure. Practically every phase of the Union's shoreside business is the result of some development aboard ship. Many of our contract pro­ visions are concrete examples. Certain of our working rules and conditions appear in the agreements because the experience of SIU crews pointed out the need for them. Similarly, our shipping rules and constitution are amended from time to time to strengthen the organiza­ tional structures and improve the general v/elfare of the membership. In many cases, these changes originated in motions adopted at shipboard meetings. Since the crews aboard the individual ships are the union's right arm, it naturally follows that they should be in A-1 shape. If they are, the Union will be able to push full ahead. If they aren't—well, just imagine what a fouled up situation might result. In connection with the importance of the shipboard unit, the purpose of this SIU booklet is to show how simply things can function smoothly out at sea. It highlights the role in our Union setup of a very neces­ sary cog—"the Delegate." Although intended as a guide for the three department delegates and the Ship's Delegate, it is recommended reading for all hands. A working knowledge and understanding of the Delegates' functions will not only make their job a lot easier, it will make life aboard ship a lot more pleasant and profitable for eveiy crewmember. WHAT DOES IT MEAN? If you're fortunate enough to be elected by your shipmates to represent them during the trip as one of the three department delegates—Deck, Engine, or Steward—or as the Ship's Delegate, you are justified if you feel a bit of pride. After all, it means that besides thinking you're an okay guy, they have respect for your ability to handle situations with tact and under­ standing and that you. know the score. By voting you into the job your shipmates have made you the crew's and the Union's representative at sea. And whether you think so or not—it's a pretty important job. In the old days crews weren't so fortunately repre­ sented. They were always on the short end of the stick and were shoved around from stem to stern.But with the coming of the Union—and the Union Delegates—they were enabled to assert their rights and draw the respect they're entitled to. Without the Delegates shipboard life could be one long stretch of confusion and jumble. Payoffs could be disorganized and possibly take days to square away. Bounds messy, but it's true. So, Ships' Delegates are a symbol of progress to seamen. On these pages appears the complete text of the new "Delegates' Handbook" which was prepared by the SIU Educational Department to serve as a guide and advisor to the Shipboard Delegates in carrying out their duties. The Handbook will be distributed in short or­ der to all delegates on all SlU-contracled vessels. Because of lack of space in this issue, the next installment of the "Seafarers Organizers' Hand­ book," the first of which was printed last week, will appear in next week's LOG. cratically for the good and welfare of all hands. If the membership can almost unanimously accept this code there's no excuse for allowing backsliders to operate outside the rules. Delegates should keep these thoughts in mind where handling situations aboard ship. DEPARTMENTAL DELEGATES Since the duties of the Departmental Delegates are pretty much to the point, let's take them up first. Overall the guidepoints apply equally to all depart­ ments; Steward, Deck, and Engine alike. Here's a few of your essential duties if you are a Department Delegate (if you're not,^t's a good idea to know them anyway): 1. Check each man's book or permit and see "that he is in good standing, and that he shipped through the hall. Vigilance must be exercised, particularly in ports where there is no haU. BE SURE EACH MEMBER OF THE CREW SHOWS A SHIPPING CARD WHEN HE BOARDS THE SHIP. 2. Keep a dues record of all men in your department. 3. Record all overtime as soon as it is worked. Specify date, ho'urs worked and type of work per­ formed. It should-be turned in as soon as possible after the work is done. 4. Instruct members of your department to keep an accurate record of their overtime in duplicate—one copy for them, one for you. 5. Avoid one-sided allbcation of overtime; see that the work is divided as equally as possible. 6. Turn over all overtime, whether disputed or not, to the department head. "THERE IS NO POINT IN ARGUING WITH ANYONE ABOARD SHIP ABOUT DISPUTED OVERTIME. Just give your list to the Patrolman at payoff time; let him settle it for you. One of your important jobs comes up when you're in a foreign port where shore leave is obtainable. Each department Delegate makes a list of the men in his department and how much of a draw he wants. This list is to be turned over to the department head. However, it is the Ships-Delegate who goes to the Captain to inquire about shore leave and when a draw can be expected. Each department delegate should see to it that no member of his department quits the ship until his relief is aboard. This is especially important in regards to FWTs and Cooks. That a "SIU SHIP IS A CLEAN SHIP" has basis in fact. Your department's living quarters should be clean and livable from shove-off to pay-off. Patrolmen have been instructed by the membership not to pay oft a ship whose quarters are dirty. See that your WHAT DOES A DELEGATE DO? All Delegates, as well as their shipmates, should realize that the cooperation of all hands at all times has been responsible for the Union's economic gains for the membership. The Seafarers further advance— and the already established gains—can be jeopardized • by an irresponsible crewmah here and there. Thus our ' stren^h is tied in with our enforcement of selfdiscipline. Subservience is not exp^fited of any man. Biut the membership has a right to demand a healthy k ^ respect for ^^le Union rules it has drawn up demo- WHAT HE DOES? To repeat, if delegates will work together everything is going to be., smooth sailing for all. Like when the time comes to check the ship's stores, the linen supply and the slopchest—a job which the Ship's Delegate does with the help of the other three dele­ gates. If after their joint effort, a beef arises and cannot be settled aboard ship, then the Ship's Delegate should CALL THE HALL—and pronto. If you wait till you're out at sea, you'll be left holding a bag of blue linen, or sumthin'. if • W Reading matter is a convenient thing to have on every trip, so a library rates big with the boys. Bound copies of the LOG and other Union literature should be included. If there are no racks to hold the printed matter, a sharp-eyed Ship's Delegate ought to be able to solve the problem easily. ^ • • Meetings are good places for the guys to blow their tops when they have something to pop off about. So the more meetings the more good can come of them. And if you're a hep Ship's Delegate you'll see that , the poppin' is plenty aboard your scow. « « * A good way to discharge your Union educational functions is through the medium of special meetings. Here the guys who know the score can give straight­ forward Union talks, so that the members may learn what the Union means in maritime. Get all the Union literature you can to use as background material for discussion at these sessions. tie * The Ship's Delegate's duties comes into play when there are issues about contract observance. Both sides have responsibilities—the crew and the company—and the Delegate should be interestd in seeing that both' ends of the bargain are met. • • * Beefs won't provide any profitable experience if accurate records of them aren't kept by the Ship's Delegate. State how they were handled and what settlement was secured. And on the subject of i-ecords, don't forget those copies of the ship's minutes, made in duplicate—one for the Pati'olman, one for the LOG. Repair lists and unsettled beefs prepared in two copies, too, and turned over to the boarding Patrolman. WHAT DO I HAVE TO KNOW? Answering that question is pretty simple. There aren't many hard and fast rules to worry about. What the job requires mostly is some good old-fashioned common sense. Of course, you should be familiar "with Uiiion rules and regulations, just as all Seafarers should. But if you're a bit hazy on some of them, get some copies— and the Union constitution—from the nearest SIU Halland keep them on you for refei-ence. Get acquainted with your contract too. All thi^ will come in handy to you> personally later on. Meanwhile, they'll make your duties as Delegate much easier. Anything you do to • heighten your efficiency as a Delegate wiU also improve your standing as a Seafarer. The advantages of getting the old savvy, then, are two-fold: 1) They serve your Union, and 2) they serve YOU. listed but that would give the impression that he is supposed to memorize what he should do and what not to do. Instead the Union feels that flexibility in dis­ posing of problem is superior to a rigid set of rules. But, as with the Department Delegates, there are a few simple things that require attention on the part of the Ship's Delegate. Some are routine, some call for patience and determination—but they can all be dis­ patched with success by a man who wants to do the job right. We'll touch on the highlights, although not in the 1-2-3-4 fashion. In this way the Ship's Delegate can read them over a few times without feeling he has to memorize something, and before he knows it he should have the whole thing in a nutshell. department leaves their quai*ters as they'd _want to find them. The other Delegates, like yourself, can d'o a better job if they are assured of each other's cooperation. The Ship's Delegate, especially, needs the aid of the Department Delegates. Give your share. SHIP'S DELEGATE There's no use trying to minimize the job of the Ship's Delegate. Anyway you look at it, it's a mansized task. Upon the degree to which this Delegate carries out his duties depends the real success of the program for shipboard Union activity. His is also the job of coordination among the various departments. He acts as the crew's representative should involvements with topside arise. In the execu­ tion of his duties, tact, timing and a comprehensive knowledge of his Union are good assets to a Ship's Delegate. A great many of the Ship's Delegate's duties could be The reference to the Ship's Delegate as the crew's representative shouldn't give the impression he is any­ thing of a sea lawyer. He has to do some talking for the boys, especially in foreign ports, when requests for draws and liberty are in order or'if a bit of trouble arises. » * • "Nix" is a good word for the Ship's Delegate to apply on two occasions: 1) He should not allow per­ forming by any crewmember and he's got 100% back­ ing on this, ahd 2) He should not permit sign-ons or payoffs without a Patrolman present. • • * An alert Ship's Delegate will advise tlie men not to leave the ship if they are on a port payroll—unless they have a signed voucher or cash for the work per­ formed, including wages and overtime. BEEFS So long as there are ships sailing the seas, beefs will be a shipboard factor. Settling these beefs to (Continued on Page 14) �THE Page Fourteen SEAFARERS LOG Friday. February 6, 1948 Handbook For SIU Ships' Delegates P 1^'" (ContinueJ Front Page 13) the satisfaction of the incmLership la one of the primary functions of the Union. However, plenty of situations ret alt in beefs that are eas.ly avoidable. Keeping down the number of small, pc .y bcjfs will give strength to the sound, legitimate ones that will be much easier to square away. - Beefs generally can be broken down into two kinds: 1) Those which involve the operators, over such mat­ ters as overtime, grub, quarters, etc. 2) Those that come up among crewmembers. The latter type beefs are the ones we're concerned with here since this booklet is aimed at making shipboard life sound and as free of unpleasantries as possible. One Seafarer put it neatly, when he said: "Keep those beefs medium and rare." lated its sentiments on this score into Union policy. Our aims are economic, not political. Occasionally, you'll find men who'll try to spread their gospel by saying that some phony political PIP THIS m> we pippin TOIS group or crackpot ..utfit that wants a union within KEEPING THEM "MEDIUM AND RARE" a union is responsible for every one of our victories. • ""We won this strike," and "we organized this union," . This Seafarer had several specific things in mind and "we won that wage increase"—these are some of when he gave his advice. Like these, for e.xample: the lines they use as they push their own line in­ • Personal beefs arc just that and no more. They stead of using their energies to build their own Union. don't involve the Union or your shipmates and Br on guard for bums like this. shouldn't be interpreted that way. • Keep these type of actions away from the ship, The best way to insure success in your overtime the Union hall and 'Union meetings. If .anyone tries disputes is to be certain they're legitimate. Phony OT to utilize the Union structure we have all fought so is no more substantial than a three dollar bill—and hard to build to'^'its present high position just to can be just as troublesome. If you have an OT beef advance his personal and political objectives, report g^et it in at the right time—DON'T wait until the the matter to a shoreside meeting. EAST minute! In the days of the old sailing ships, a big wind may Sleep is just as much a food for the Delegate as it have been used to good advantage. Today, it's a lia­ is for any other mortal. If you wake him up in the bility. Keep a safety valve on your hot air. Leave middle of the night on some petty beef, he won't be the yata-ta-yata-ta to the haybags. Like thousands of other knowing Union members, the wise old Seafarer referred to above, believes co­ operation will carry us all a long way. Delegates should cooperate with the men who have selected them as their representatives. But the gyew must also co­ operate with the Delegates. Joint effort will bring your ship in in good shape. And what's more, all hands will find shipboard life can be damned worthwhile. The Department Delegate should then make an entry on his overtime sheet. He records the work done as overtime for the man who would normally have done the work. All details should be specified, like the date it h^ippened, what work was performed, who did it, etc. Then the -Department Delegate mu^t turn the over­ time sheet over to his department head, WITHIN 72 HOURS at least, as stated in the agreement. And that's about all there is to it as far as the Delegate is concerned. In this way, the Delegate is in the clear. He has done his duty and he has made it easier for the Patrolman to collect this overtime at the payoff. , Remember this simple and easy procedure at the payoff: Let the Patrolman and the Delegate handle matters. The whole works will be slowed down and confused if all hands start hollering and talking at once. Patrolman and Delegates can do it quicker and with a minimum of time wasted. SOMETIMES DIPLOMACY PAYS OFF. TOO You'd be surprised at the results you can get in presenting a beef, if you sail into the situation on an even keel. Remember that you're trying to show that something is logical. The guy that said you can catch more flies witR honey than you can with vine­ gar wasn't shooting any blanks. If you're heading for the skipper's or a department head's quarters with a beef, show them the same courtesy you'd demand from them if they were com­ ing .into your foc'sle. By barging in like an invasion HANDLING BEEFS THE SMART WAY The suggestions outlined above, if followed out, will very often prevent beefs. At least, they can help worth two cents to you in the morning when he keep them at a minimum. But supposing you already have a beef. What actual steps would you take in might- have to act on something more important. ; Let's remember that seamen are men—first, last and handling it? Just to show how simple the procedure is, let's always. No crewmember should attempt to lord it over ' his shipmates. Union brothers have a joint purpose. take a specific case. One on overtime would be a Unrated men and newcomers shouldn't be bullied, or good one since this type of beef occurs fairly often. Suppose licensed men—or anybody other than an scoffed at for their sincere efforts. "Pro" bookmen and Ipermitmen shouldn't be pushed around. They have unlicensed crewmember—goes to work on a job that' the same rights with a few exceptions and are 'en­ is normally the work of an unlicensed member of titled to the same bi'eaks, benefits and protection as the Deck, Engine or Stewards Department. Then all hands who witness this violation of our any other Union member. If you're in a crusading spirit, channel your ideas agreements should report the matter to the Delegate to benefit your shipmates and your Union. Don't allow from the department involved. If it's the Mate and any crewmember to use his book as a pass for any- he's doing an AB's work, it is reported to the Deck type of political recruiting. The membership has trans- Delegate, for example. force you're just chalking up two strikes against your­ self before you even open your kisser about the beef. Knock on the door, if you're entering their rooms. Enter when y-ou get the response. When you get down to the beef, talk in a quiet voice and stick to the issues involved. In 99 cases out of 100 you'll get twice as far as you would by shouting and cursing. Most licensed guys are union men. And we always treat a union man as a good union man—that is, until he shows he's not. # * » All of this adds up to one thing—making shipboard life decent, clean, profitable and pleasant. If you will observe what has been said here and combine it with your own good sense, sailing for you and your ship­ mates will be mighty smooth. PERSONALS CREW. SS WARRIOR J. M. 3YRD The crewmember holding Book Get in touch with your mother No. 102327 is prepai-ed to pay at Box 206, Shelton 2, Washing­ back shipmates from whom he ton . borrQwed money. He asks that tit they get in touch with him. HENRY KEARNS ^ ^ ^ Your sister, Mrs. Betty Raynor asks you to contact her at 1706 GEORGE VAGO J, Call your home or report to ' Brown Street, Philadelphia 30, Union Hall in Norfolk for letter Pa. S. J. t. in regard to your case. EDDIE D. BURNETT "Had injury to left hand. Com­ ISTHMIAN STRIKE ing along nicely now. Don't DONATIONS worry, but please write to: C. A. Russell, $5.00; B. E. Lumanduo, Snookie, Cinn., Ohio." $10.00; Juan Delgado, $5.00; J. R. t S. JCahagen, $10.00; A. Leavy. $10.00: i ARTHUR SMITH Paul S. Alonza, $25.00; G. K. Liebers, . $3.00; Jose Ramos, $5.00; E. Brown. • You are asked to get in ^ouch $10,00; A. Nelson, $10.00; Jose L. ,with Margaret Piggott, Depart­ Ramos. $10.00. J. S. Donaldson. $10.00; A. S. Aquino. ment of Welfare, 902 Broadway, $10.00; J. Heyliger, $5.00; P. Creis. New York 10, N. Y. $20.00; R. E. Aslin. $10.00; Julian L. 4. 4 4. Parks, $10.00; George Wallace. $30.00; JOE or JOHN BOSINOW c. w. Benoit, Jr., $10.00; W. A. BarMALVIN BOSINOW Vacz, $25.00; A. L. Bennett, $10.00. Mike Rocknic'asks you to con­ r SS TONTO tact him his new address: 3826 P; T. DePietro. $10.00. R. E. Allen, $25.00; R. Layko, $20.00; 6th Street, Port Arthur, Texas John Livingston. $20.00; W. L. Jenkins, .Phone 8348. $5.00; E. L. Braden, $10.00; J. Swider4. 4. 4 ski. $10.00; J. Klepacki! $10.00; P. R. GOULET Koenig. $5.00; Peter Locke. $10.00. . Your daughter. Miss B. Goulet SS STEEL WORKER asks you to contact her at 57 L. Ceperiano, $10.00; A. Vadell. Newton Street, Marlboro, Mass. $10.00; H. Nicholson, $10.00. j BOSTON SS GRANDE £;'>.NDE E. Norvlsch. $1.00; W. McLean, $1.00; W. MacDowell. $2.00; C. Oppenheimer. $1.00. INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS B. Brov^n. $1.00. NEW YORK (INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS) Paul Gay. $1.00; W. C, Ceatring. $2.00; J. R. Rodriguez. $5.00; P. L. Whitlow. $2.00; E. Raissis, $10.00; R. J. Zumkley. $10.00; George T. Lampos. $2.00; S. C. Mazur, $3.00; J. Huisman, $2.00; C. Dichiara. $5.00; E. H. Share, $10.00; Ralph E. Pagett, $5.00; H. D. McRorie, $1.00; A. Trevino, $2.00; E. P. Murphy. $11.00; L. E. Wallace, $1.00; Ernie Bucano .$3.00. MV GADSDEN Crew of MV Gadsden, $58.00. SS AZALEA CITY T. P. Tignor. $2.00; W. B. Loll. $3.00; F. Jeter, $1.00; F. Dominski. $2.00; E. A. Bishop, $5.00; C, W. HeppdIng, $1.00; J. Morawski. $2.00; E. Rivera, $2.00; E. J. i^leta, $2.00; L. A, Kart- tunen. $100; W. Elias. $2.00; B. T. Davis. $2.00; E. L. Lee, $2.00; A. Kej. $5.00; B. Schmitz, $2.00; R. Hunwick. $5.00: E. Jeter. $1.00; E. Marin, $2.00; G. Mirabueno. $5.00; J. E. Busalacki. $2.00; E. DeAngelo, $5.00; A. Rodriguez, $5.00. SS STEEL WORKER N. B. Cabahug, $2.00; C. A. Schuessler. $3.00; S. A. Pires, $2.00; C. Slaugh­ ter. $2.00; E. Knicklebein, $2.00; W. Hare. $2.00; R. C. Wilkerson. $2.00; P. J. Tice, $2.00; F. Barlizo, $5.00; P. Agigon, $5.00; A. L. Peters, $2.00; J. G. Fouts, $2.00; R. R. Rent. $1.00; D. E. Sanchez, $1.00; R. E. HalHday, $2.00; C. Hanson, $2.00; J. V.- Smoot, $2.00; H. D. Lafitte, $2.00; W. Yudovishes, $2.00; S. L. Woodruff. $4.00; Rr E. Hogan, $3.00; L. Ceperiano, $10.00; A. Vadell, $f.OO; H. Nicholson, $10.00. SS STEEL, KING D. E. Shields, $1.00; C. J. Magnan, $3.00; J. W. Everett. $3.00; L. E. Eiland. $300; E. P. Nava, $3.00; P. C. Chu, $3.00; J. Lambert, $2.0Q; J. Ren: tillo, $3.00; C. Mont-; i, $3.00; J. P. Lukk, o3.00; Pete Semar. $5.00; P. Wolf, $3»00; A. Castelo, $5.00; Chang Chan Olai. $3.00; C. Ching Maig, $3.00. SS PLATTS PARK G. C. Frank. $1.00; M. EI Mour, $1.00; R. O. Smith, $1.00; W. Hogancamp, $3.00; H. V. Benner, $2.00; W. Keilson. $2.00; E. A. Gibson, $1.00. SS WARRIOR I. Valles, $1.00; C. O. Story, $1.00; G. . Gjerseth. $1.00; J. L. Nusser, $2.00; J. A. .Aequarone, $1.00; A. E. McKinVstry. $1.00; S. Foscolos, $2.00. SS MCCARTHY A. J. Martel, $1.00; G. J. Campbell,., $1.00; F. Tonlicie ,$2.00; F. Forte, $2.00; J. R. Talbot, $2.00; H. Oliver, $5.00; H. Kusek. $2.00; L. Fedlne. $2.00; D. T. Blessing, $1.00; L. udniewski. $2.00; T. A. Pukki, $2.00; H. W. Girard, $1.00; F. M. DBowd, $1.00; W. G. Grohowski, $3.00; J. Devine, $3.00; T. J. Luoma, $2.00; S. J. Nutter, • $3.00; H. Dameron, $2.00. SS SOUTHLAND M. E. Spence, $1.00; R. Collliis, $1.00; A. E. Panton, $2.00; W. Woeras, $1.00; R. G. Pattison, $2.00; M. C. Wells, $1.00. . ; ; • ' ' • : T'. �Page Fiileen THE SEAFARERS LOG Fridayf February 6< 1948 McDermott, Joseph ... 5.15 Lentine, W. J McDermott, Robert • 3.74 McDonald, Andrew J. Lentini, Dominick 5.78 McDonald, Brian — Lenty, James M .....v" McDonald, George C. Jr.^. 20.92 Leonard, Arthur W McDonald, Isiah 17.26 Leonard, Dewey S McDonald, James L .. 6.05 Leonard, Roger R McDonald, John .. 14.48 Leonard, Spencer .— McDonald, John 2.22 McDonald, John B Leonhard, C McDonald, L .01 Leopold!, Gennard McDonald, Milford H L07 Lepape, Noel Marcel P. .. McDonald, Sam W 5.40 Leray, Chas. Theo., Jr. .. McDonald, William 6.40 Lerma, Roberto McDonald, William J. .45 Lemon, L. J McDonough, Francis 1.40 Lesaine, O McDonough, James B .: 4.67 Lesher, Loyd McDonough, John 18.58 Lesley, Silas W. McDougal, Clinton W. 5.94 Leslie, Carl L , McDougal, E 1.50 Leslie, Erwin A .99 6.25 Lovett, Roy E 1 McDougall, Louis A 13.26 Less, Timothy J McCarick, Robert .. .... 20.01 Lowderback, Bennie H. .46 ' McDuffie, David 19.64 Lester, Audrey 4.21 McCarthy, Carroll Lowe, Chas 12.61 McFarland, Clay S 25.67 Lester, Clinten, A. 8.26 McCarthy, E Lowe, Geoffrey D 4.66 2.79 McFarland, Milton L Lester, Gerald Hansford.. 22.26 3.96 Lowe, Hubert G R Liinder, A. .. 32.69 ' McFarland, Robert Letvinchuck, John 8.48 McCarthy, Robert 1.40 Lowe, William R 11.76 Lindgraan, Gesta 1 McFarland, William R Leua, Antonio .33 McCarthy, Timothy T. Lowpr, C.25.66 15.87 J McFarlin, J. Mes W Levasseur, Joseph G 3.22 3.23 Lower, David P 37.13 J McFerrin, J Levetq, Chester 17.33 McCarty, Maurice 4.42 Lowery, Hershel 27.06 Lindsjo, Nils H . McGaney, Claude Levin, Abe .99 McCaskie, Homer . 1.60 Lowry, Jess 1.37 Lindstrand, Gordan , McGallis, Nelson Levinson, Bennett . 21.07 McCasland, C .29 Lozada, Joseph R 1.44 Lindstrom, Carl McGath, G. Le A Levy, Harold Irwin , 5.92 McClain, Harry ... .94 Lubinski, Walter C 1.87 Lineweaver, R , McGee, Earl D Levy, Samuel 17.26 McClain, John 10.26 Lucarello, Ralph 5.76 Linton, Clarence Jr Lewellyn, Adam I McGee, L Lucas, Douglas U 1.00 McClain, John I. . 11.61 3.46 ^ 1 McGee, Merlin James — . Lewis, Alfred D 2.97 McClanahan, Case; 6.88 Lucas, George 4.20 Lipari, Antonio j McGehee, N Lewis, Carroll C Lucas, George S 18.34 7.52 .01 Lipkowski, Henry K. A. .. f McGeorge, Charles Lewis, Charles C 9.33 1.78 Luce, William L., Jr. . 14.88 Lippert, George j McGinn, John R Lewis, John, Jr Luciano, iJominic 11.59 .94 12.00 Lipscomb, Richard T., Jr. . McGinnis, Joseph C. Lewis,* Lenard F 9.46 .40 Luckado, Tyler F 1.65 Lis, Frank , McGlothlen, Vern Lewis, Richard C Lucke, Vernon C 5.12 McClendon, Bernard "7.24 icen, V. ; McGoIdi'ick, Wm ... Lewis, Richard D ' -sSi .53 McCloskey, P. M .15 Luft, Alexander ;er, Erwin .... 1.34 1 McGowan, Edgar Lewis, Wm. H 3.96 2.40 Lugo, Cirilo . 30.89 Litchford,- Robert S McGrecvy, Michael O Lewkowitz, Sam 3.43 Lukas, George .89 McCollom, Eugene Little, Hugh A. -. 4.36 , McGregor, Donald H. Leyba, Frank 4.00 Luke, Bert^il 1.83 117.50 Lezency, Alfred J McGregor, Samuel Lund, A. L 9.16 7.33 2.01 Littleton, McGuffey, Albert L'Heureux, G. A. 1.30 J, Wasil 98.75 Lund, Frank O 3.00; McGuffey, James Libby, G , 4.13 Michel! 79 Lundquist, Niis H .64 : Libby, J. M 8.26 McGuffey, James E 1.44 McCormick, Clyde B on, Alexander 70 Lunn, Joim Josepli 3.87 Libby, Leonard A 30.43 McGuiness, Alfred P 33 McCormick, Edward J on, Floyd H. 21.53 Lnnt, Harold D 3.32 Liberatore, Edward 1.37 McGuinn, T. J .<n McCormack, Eugene T on, Wm 5.79 Lupieu, H 9.87 : Light, Jack R McGuire, John Henry 1 46 McCosky, Maurice P one, Floyd R 15.27 Lupo, Henry J. 4.87 : Libht, Paul A 3.33 McGuire, Paul A. 7.24 McCourt, Peter M Maurice E 64 Luque, G. E. ' 41.55 : Lightfoot, Robert W 1.25 McHale, Wm. Joseph 2.13 McCown, William E t, Francisco 74 Lusgber, Dale .45 ] Lii, Joseph, Jr. 1.44 McChally, Francis Lush, John S. 21.19 McCoy, Gene C 10.69; Liias, Kaljo 13.45 McHena, Theodore E. Luster, Milton B 7.11 McCoy, Geor^ H 2.31 ] Liles, Clois 1... 24.65 McHendrick, R. D 7.47 McCoy, Harry Peter 53.77 Lutes, James F. 1.68 j Liles, Floyd 35 Mclntire, R. M 8.22 McCoy, John Gorman B. — 1.15 Luth, William C. 33.11 ^ Liles, Harold R 27.03 Mclntyre, Albert J 9.55 McCoy, Melton L. :e, Howard 7.05 Luther, William B. 14.66 J Lillis, John E 36.79 Mclntyre, J 45 McCoy, Patrick Toribio 2.12 Lutz, Frederick F .94 ] Lillo, Donald C 3.44 Mclntyre, John C 7.92 McCranie, Harold Charles E 1,548.63 Luxenberg, Robert 5.64 ] Lilly, E. J 18.70 Mclntyre, John F Lyles, Elton L. -5.76 McCrocklin, John Will 4.45 McKale, John E 1.07 McConie, Jack M Lockwood, Thomas C 1:69 Lyles, Jesse M 16.80 McCulloch, John R 40.46 McKay, William J Loeffler, Theo. L 11.07 Lyman, Dawson C 2.72 McCulloch, Thom. L 23 McKee, Charles Loenhorst, Wm — 33 Lyman, John 3.64 McKeldin, Robert M. 45.93 McCuUough, Henry 1.91 Lynch, Albert P, BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. Loetzerich, Peter W. Calvert 4839 Logan, John W 17.33 McCulloug, John Obert .... 15.48 McKendrick, Raymond D.. : 4.95 Lynch, Charles BOSTON 278 State St- Logan, Thomas V. 11.48 McCurry, John A 2.47 McKenna, E. J 2.00 Lynch, Harold J BowHain 4488 1.19 McCutcheon, James A...... 16.49 McKenna, Francis 45 Lynch, James J., Jr. BUFFALO ............ W EachaiiKe 'St. Loggina, James R 3.14 McKenzie, Hugh L 4.43 Lyndall, Mervin Francis.. 8.86 MeDe, Ernest Robert Cleveland 7391 Logie, Kenneth G 6.12 McDanials, Wm. J 28.51 McKenzie, Thomas A. CHICAGO ........24 W. Superior Ave. Lomen, Johan A. 9.18 Lyon, Harvey Superior 8178. Lomas, A. 4.20 McDaniel, H. C 15.83 McKeman, Francis D. .79 Lyon, Ronnie E. CLEVELAND 2« Carroll St, 2.49 McDaniel, R. J 79 McKinley, John P .60 Lyons, Albert Lomax, Clarence W DETROIT .... ..i.....i9a8 Third St. 6.43 McDavitt, Johnnie J 37.91 McKinley, Loyal R 18.59 Lyons, Arthur B. CidUllae 6887 Lomroch; Harold 13'.99 McDermott, Edward 72 McKinnon, David H. 4.17 Lyons, Cornelius OULUTM ...... .1.831 W..llUiU«aii St. Long, C. J. Unclaimed Wages Mississippi Steamship Company 5©1 fflBEaNIA BLDG^ NEW ORLEANS, LA. The tti&vmiaR Is a Est of uncIalBied wages and Federal Old Age Benefit oTer-dedactions now being paid by the Mississippi Steamship Com­ pany covering the period up to Decanber 31, 1946. Men due money dionld call or write the company office, 391 Hibernia Bldg., New Orleans, La. All claims should be addressed to Mr. Ellerbusch and include full name. Social Security numl)er, Z number, rating, date and place of birth and the address to which the money is to be sent. SlU HALLS Melroae 4119 Long, Charles E. ... .S68%—asrd St. Long, Edward R. J>heae 2-844B' Long, James C. HONOLULU 16 Merchant SL ntone 68777 Long, John M MOBILE Saulh Lawrence St. ;Long, Melvin PhofM 2-1784 .Longo, Aired MONTREAL 1440 Bleury St. Longtime, Norman A. ....:. MIAMI 10 NW 11th St. MEW ORLEANS .....338 Chartree St; Longworth, Norman A. MacaaUa 8112-6113 Loobey, Allbn NEW YORK 61 St. Looney, Donald E. HAnover 2.2786 Looney, Michael J. ............ in»F(^ .127-129 Bank St. Lopey, S. G •Phone 4-1083 PHILADELPHIA ..... . Ssath 7A St. Lopez, Ernest R Lombard 3-7681 Lopez, J. C. PORTLAND' MT 'W. Bumaide St. Lopez, Jenaroa Reacsa 6338 Lopez, Mandei P. JUCUMOND. CaUf. 2S? 8th St; Lopez, Serafln G. Phone 2S9B; SAN FRANCISCO .... ....108 Market St. Dopinsky, C Douclm 28478 Lorentsen, Fred SAN JUAN, P.R 282 Ponce de Lem» Lorentz, John C Snn Juan 2-8990 Lorenz, Wm. D. SAVANNAH 220 East Bay SL Lorenzo, John Phone 3-1728 Lorett, Wm ULATTLE ... •• Seneca SL Main 0290 Lorio, A. TAMPA .... 1808-1811 JL PVanklhi St. Lornsen, Nils ......... Phone M-1323 Lothrop, George ... etett oewt .............. .618 Summit St.CarfieU 2113 Lough, Vernon Wm, Jr. WILNBNGTON ..... .446 Avalm Blvd. Louie, Jose M. Terminal 4-3431 i^Love, Matthew John .. VfCTOHIA, B.C. ... .6iB .Bmii*ta« BL Lovelace, Vemon Garden-.',6361 Lovell, Coy C. VANCOUVER ... . .. . ;88» 'HamUtoa 3*. (UM.VESTON .-jPiacMifr Lovell, Harold TiOv^t,; AHis .46 2:79 .01 15.14 44.27 4.67 20.53 7.47 .01 24.14 6.91 .89. .89 9.90 1.31 23.83 6.40 14.72 5.94 1.42 7.23 .82 72.96 20.00 14.58 13.87 3.00 64.35 12.96 5.64 -5.04 117.50 ' .74 11.34 2.79 14.05 .14 15.93 1.40 fl.33 6.47 3L74 ia.33 4.70 koo 17175 3.75 2.51 .33 1.4;56 3;23 7194 M.29 ^8 LOT 53^91 £04 L42 ILIO .51 5.16 .10 «95 ions? .59 27.03 7.57 47.60 8.76 9.13 .28 5.99 1.63 10.22 " 12.16 Lyons, Eddie 5.94 5.35 Lyons, Emil R. 7.42 46 Lyons, James H 12.39 3.91 Lyons, Norman The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ Lyons, Russell L. 1.42 4.63 farers International Union is a'vailable to all members 'Who wish Lyons, T. F. 19.59 3.03 to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment -of Lysk, Paul .59 16.21 their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have Lytel, J 16.06 59 30.58 the LO€r sent to you each week address cards are on hand at e'very 15.82 Lytell, Paul M. ... 19.30 . SIU brancR for tbis purpose. S.03 McAbee, James L 13.19 10.74 McAlhany, John F. However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU 22,89 hall, the LQG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, 2.67 McAllister, Charles M 17.20 McAllister, John A 1.381 which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 4.27 McAllister, Thomas "1.98 "" Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. . 7.45 1.48 McAlpine, William 01 PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION 6.65 McAnally, J. McAndrews, J. 1.58 2:79 53.67 To the Editor: 79 McAnespy, F 6.50 2.82 McArdle, Alvin E I would Kke the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the,;V?§ , ~ 10.74 3.13 McAtee, John address below: ..... 51.14 8.26 McAtee, John J 7.91 McAuley, Charles J. . ,.7 11.36 13.72 Name 6.79 McBrayer, Thomas L. ... 5.64 2.80 McBride, Boyd C. 1.88 20.58 McBride, Clarence J Street Address .15 1.88 McBride, Elmer E. .24 4i!l McBride, Fred State City 164.45 17.92 McBride, James J. .... 1.64 4.20 McBride, Sampson F Signed McBride, Walter B. .... 2.48 .46 1.42 McCaleb, Linus M. ............ 1.75 Book No. 10.74 McCamy, Richard D. ......... 8.47 6.06 14,67 McCannon, Rby L.' Notice To Ail SlU Menbors •4 �Page Sixteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, February 6, 1948 The Roamer Signs Articles In Mobile The SS Alcoa Roamer, a bauxite carrier, which operates out of the Port of Mobile and like her sister ships on the same run is manned by Union-wise Seafarers. Scene of the activity pictured at right is the ship's s-lcen. where new crewmen are signing articles, after Union Patrol­ men made certain contract conditions had been observed. This particular sign-on was delayed several hours until com­ pany agreed to make needed repairs and install heaters in some of the foc'sles. According to men going out on the Roamer, the Stewards Department was rated A-1. Here, are three of the galley gang, from left to right: Alonzo Betts, Night Cook and Baker, who is also Department Delegate; Harry Martin, Chief Cook, and Cecil C. Gordon, Steward. Before signing on Seafarers are assured that all provisions of the contract are lived up to. This view of the sign-on in Mobile, aboard the Alcoa Roamer, shows Stewards Patrolman Jeff Morrison carefully watching to make sure that each SIU member makes no mistake about the articles he is about to sign. In this way all SIU men are protected, and at pay-offs a Patrolman is always present to guarantee that each man gets the money that is coming to him. The Seafarers motto is "All beefs are settled at the point of production—right on the ship!" - u iiilw [r\,^ 1)m S. t S. -: ;'U . ^ t "i\ .A I W While the crew was signing on, uixloi'ding operzlions were proceeding full blast. Tn photo left is one of the giant shovels, which kept dig­ ging into the Roamer's hatches for huge mouthfuls of the bauxite which will find its way into most of the world's alu­ minum supply. Complicated looking net­ work in, photo at right is part of the vast machinery used in removing the cargo. The Roamer wound up the sign-on and left Mobile last week. wm A J * •a- I \ V• i : - vV, - • Iim'l I*. i 1 1^%,. * - ' „ 1-'^: M f I ii' -.S � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource February 6, 1948 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. X, No. 6 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SEAFARERS' BRIEF COUNTERS STALL BY CITIES SERVICE GOOD STINDING NECESSARY TO RETIRE BOOK SHIPBOARD CONDITONS ON UNORHGANIZED TANKERS RUGGED ,SAT ORGANIZER PERMITMEN RATE CONSIDERATION FROM ALL HANDS CREW OF BRET HARTE HELPS OFFICERS COLLECT OVERTIME SEAFARERS ANSWER CITIES SERVICE CHIEF STEWARD REPONSIBLE FRO CONDITION OF STORES SEAFARERS ANSWER CITIES SERVICES HOSPITALS ON WATERMAN C-2S TO BE SHIFTED TAMPA HAS ITS BEST WEEK EVER;JOINS MACHINIST ON PICKET LINE BALTIMORE SAYS , SHIPPING FAIR BUT ENOUGH MEN ARE AVAIABLE PHILLY GIVESS SHORT SHRIFT TO "FORGETTERS SHIPPING TAKED TURN FOR THE BETTER IN SAVANNAH-CHARCTER AREA ORGANIZATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVIES HOLD CHIAGO STAGE FIRST SURGAR CARGO LEAVCES FRON SAN JUAN DULUTH UNION BUSY PLANNING '48 ACTIVIES SIU MEETINGS IN PORT APLENA GREAT SUCCESS BOLIVAR CREWMAN SPEN EIGHT DAYS ON REEF CONSUK UPHOLDS CREW OF AITKEN-BUCCKO REMOVED IN BELFAST DELEGATES FINNESSE SAVES SIU PRESTIGE ON ADVOCATE HANDBOOK FOR SIU SHIPS'DELEGATES Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 02/06/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/c1477327891b075d593745a9b66bd1d8.PDF 4336a5a1c496e69635084ab6309af117 PDF Text Text Official Organ of the Seafarers International Union of North America VOL. X No. 7 NEW YORK, N. Y., FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1948 Cities Service Tankermen Go Seafarers, Give SlU 83 Percent Of Totai Vote Cast .I'J. i'-J NEW YORK—In spite of company stalling and intimidation, and in the face of a viciously anti-union campaign carried on by the Cities Service Oil Company, the unlicensed men of that fleet have shown their preference for Seafarers* representation by voting overwhelmingly to have the SIU bargain collectively for them. In the National Labor Relations Board election, r^ cently concluded, 83.15 percent of the ballots were cast in favor of the Union. Only 30 votes were racked up for the employer, while 153 votes were counted for the Union. Six ballots were voided and one has been challenged. Cities Service men showed their preference for the SIU by casting 83.15 percent of the total vote for the Union, and that's 'something for the company to think about. Irr spite of the way the company worked against any sign of Union activity, the volunteer organizers of the SIU carried the word aboard every CS tanker, and the men listened, believed and vOted in their own best interests. Nothing the company could promise helped. And threats didn't help, either. The men who.sail the ships realized that only the SIU could win for them decent As recently as last week the company attempted to staU the Union by petitioning for an ext msion of the voting period for an additional 75 days. Thiswould have given the employer a chance to have the eligibility requirements changed so that a few hand-picked crews could have been voted on ships ac­ quired since the election began in October. This move"-was stymied by a brief filed by the Union, and the NLRB denied the company's petition. Counting of the ballots began early on February 9, and within a few hours the SIU was declared the clear.-cut, over­ whelming victor. ONE TO GO However, in spite of this man­ date from the unlicensed seamen of the Cities Service fleet that they wish to be represented by the Seafarers, the anti-labor pro­ visions of the Taft-Hartley law make it necessary for a second election to be held in the fleet (Continued on Page 2) (Continued on Page }) On Our Way Whoopee! Beyond the wildest dreams of the most enthusiastic organizer is the result of the bargaining election in the Cities Service fleet. Although the entire staff was certain sure that the unlicensed personnel would vote for the Seafarers, nevertheless, nobody figured that the Union would trounce the company by a five-to-one margin. But that's exactly what happened. The company got only 30 votes, six were voided, one was challenged, and the Union racked up the rest. SlUOpposesTransfers Before Senate Group WASHINGTON — Harry Lun- of unlicensed seamen sailing in deberg, President of the Seafar­ American ships out of every ers International Union, toid the port in the United States and Senate Foreign Relation® Con - the Great Lakes. Our organiza­ mittee that 25,000 to 30,000 Am­ tion is affiliated with the Ameri­ erican seamen would be stranded can Federation of Labor. on the beach if the marine trans­ On December 19, President port section of the Marshall Plan Truman in his message to Con­ were passed. gress, recommended adoption of Lundeberg made clea'nhat the legislation and appropriation to Seafarers supported the "general effectuate the Marshall Plan. His principles" of the Plan, but em- message to Congress called for a . phasized that the Union was request of 17 billion dollars to "definitely and utterly opposed" be appropriated by the United to selling and chartering 500 States Government for the next "ships to European countries to four years. deliver the goods as proposed by As we understand it, this 17 the State Department. billion dollars is for the purpose After his appearance before of buying and shipping material, the committee, Lundeberg ex- food and other commodities from f>ressBd confidence that the Sen­ •the western hemisphere, mostly ators would take definite steps from the United States, to be to prevent further scuttling of used in rehabilitating and help­ ing certain European countries the U. S. merchant fleet. rebuild their economic condi­ The complete text of the brief tions. It is lujderstood that this . subir.itted "-'J the Foreign; Rela­ money will come from the Am­ tions Committer' by the Seafar­ erican taxpayers it and when ers follows: the United States Congress sees The Seafarers International fit to approve the Marshall Plan. Union of North America is rt Araerig^,, trade union cbmpqp ' , \ (Contimiei! 01! Page Tampa Seafarers Join IAM On The Line "An injury to one is an in­ jury to all." That's an old la­ bor slogan, and "it's- as true now as it ever was. Seafarers believe in and practice this fundamental labor principle, and so it is no wonder that, any honest union in trouble can get physical, moral, or financial assistance from the SIU. The pictjire on the right was taken in Tampa, where Seafarers joined the picketline of the International Associa­ tion of Machinists, who arc striking against the National Airlines, Inc. SIU members shown in the picture are George Mihalopoulos, FWT; Salbata Serio, FWT; Houston White, OS; Billy Smith, Sec­ ond Cook; A. J. Varn, FWT; C. P. Yarn. FWT; and L. C. Brown, FWT. • �JPage Two E SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA , Atlantic and Gulf District 1 Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 % J. P. SHULER ------ Secretary-Treasurer Editorial Board J. p. SHULER PAUL HALL JOE ALGINA Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N.Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. •: George: K. Novick, Editor -r* 267 On Our Way (Continued from Page 1) wages, good conditions, and what is even more, worjker's dignity. No longer will the company be able to hire only those who will accept anything the big-shots want to hand out. No longer will the company be free to fire any man who speaks up for his rights, Those days are gone forever. So again we say. Whoopee! The NMU tried for 10 years to organize Cities Service and got no place at all. The SIU has succeeded where the NMU failed. That shows that the CS tankermen know what they want, and they want the SIU, overwhelmingly and right down the line. . Blueprint For '48 . ;; The year 1947 ended with a bang with phe signing of the Isthmian agreement. 1948 opened the same way with the -winning of a bargaining election in the Cities Service fleet. These two happenings make it appear that this year will be one of the most successful in the history of the Seafarers International Union. Starting on Monday, February 16, the Atlantic and Gulf Agents will be meeting in New York for their an­ nual Conference. It is here that plans and programs for the year will be set. It is here that the future under­ takings of the Union will be discussed and decided upon. Past Agents Conferences have mapped the plans to organize the vast Isthmian fleet (job well done), to organize intensively in the tanker field (job well begun), and to streamline the Union's apparatus so that it could be turned quickly into a strike weapon (done, and howl). This Conference will not be an exception, and whatever the Conference decides, and is concurred in by the membership, w:ill be the course of action for the year. The keynote of this meeting will be expansion. Many companies have been enrolled under the SIU banner during the past year, and many more will be added in the remaining months of 1948. But it will take concrete plans and a fool-proof program to make thii,come true, and the Agents w.ill formulate the blueprint to do the job. All signs point to a most successful meeting, and as soon as the decisions are reached and approved by the membership they will be printed in the LOG. No time limit has been set for the Conference. There :is; a certain amount of work to be done, a certain number of reports to be made, and a number of moves plotted for ^e year. This will all be accomplished before the meeting is finally adjourned. The future of the Seafarers lies .in the ' balance. By . strict application of good trade union principles, we can continue to be a wide-awake union, capable of giving the best possible representation to the membership, and al^ of taking advantage of every opportunity to build the Seafarers organizationally. There is a hell-of-a-lot of difference between laying out a program and carrying it . through. It takes 100 percent membership participation to turn-a blueprint into a concrete structure. ' And that's the big SW job for t^his When entering the hospital notify the delegates fay post­ card. giving your name and the number of your ward. Staten Island Hospital You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital-at the follow­ ing times: .Tuesday — 1:30 to. 3i30 p.ra. These are the Union Brothers rcunrently.in. the'xnaaane hospitals; (on Sth ^and 6th. floors.} as reported by the Port Agents. Tiiese^sethers iaid'Hme hanging "Thursday—-1:30 to 3:30 p.m. heavily oh their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by (on 3rd and 4th floors.) writing to them. : Saturday — 1:30. to^ 3:30 p.m. (on Ist and 2nd .floors.) SAVANNAH MARINE HOSP. J. MAGUIRE W*. L. MAUCK A. M. LIPARI R. W. GARROLTON W. G. H..BAUSE A. A. SAMPSON R. REDDICK R. RIVERA A. M. L.UPER A. SILVA G. T. FRESHWATER E. FITZER JAMES NEELY J. VATLAND D. PARKER J. D. GLISSON G. GAGE J. J. O'NEAL* G. SOCHMISO E. LACHOFF A. L. MALONE W. STRADFORD -J. H. HOAR C. MASON J. McNEELY S .C. TUBBERVILLE J. DENNIS XXX X. X XX X BRIGHTON MARINE HOSP. NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE HOSPITAL A. R: CHISHOLM R. LORD R. A. DEXTER A. C. KIMBERLY C. CREVIER E. J. BARTEMEIR W. WILCOXON . . J. SMITH E. W. GETER R. E. STRIPPY P. CASALINUOVO «C„ R. JORDAN i-3 ROBERT JOHNSON . F.' O'CONNELL R. RAARDIN S. LeBLANC J. LEE W. J. REEHTEN JAMES GORDON - E. DELLAMANO j. NURHINA . T. M. LYNCH J. GALLOWAY H. J. CASEY PAUL KRONBERGS . D. STONE F. J. CARROLL G. ROCZAN F. PETRIE X X X R. SMITH' FORT STANTON HOSPITAL XXX P. PETAK STATEN ISLAND HOSI^ITAL JACK WILLIAMSON JOHN E. KENNAIR F: J. SCHUTZ R. B. WRIGHT P. R. CALLAHAN . J. E. FARQUHAR ARCH McGUlGAN L. CLARKE J. PRATS • R. S. LUBIN C. McHILBERRY J. PREZEDPELSKI JULIUS,, SUPINSKY ' U ' 'r;ll R. LUNDQUIST J.GARDNER " FRANK CHAMBERLAYNE GEORGE BRADY T. MUSCOVAGE 4. t S. J. GONIGLIA D. HERON •BUFFALO HOSPITAL • L. A. HOLMES •,E. LARSON- , • : ARTHUR LYNCH A. AMUNDSON ' A. MENDOCINI [CHAEL:DONO1A.N, , G.:®RAltelN. ^RANlUpIAGETT '' Men Now h The Mmme Ihspitah w �Friday, Fdbruonr 13< 1948 T^E SEAFARERS LOG Page Thrae Cities Service iUlen Go ' SiU By Great iHfargin " ^^5 By J. P. BHULER. Secretary-Treasurer Agents Conference As per recommendation in the last Headquar­ ters Report, that the Secretary-Treasurer set the date for the annual Agents Conference for the j year of 1948, the date of the beginning of the Conference has been set for Monday, Feb­ ruary 16th. All Agents hhve been notified so that they can arrange the Union's affairs in their respective ports so as to be able, to attend. Negotiations ' - The Negotiating Committee for the Union met with the member companies of the Atlantic and Gulf Shipowners Association on a wage increase twice since the last meeting. The com­ pany is obviously stalling until an award is made on the arbitration for wage increases now , in process between the American Merchant Mar­ ine Institute and the maritime unions to which their companies are contra ted. An agreement has been negotiated with the Mar Ancha Corp. who is operating on the sugar run between Puerto Rico and Atlantic Coast ports. All of the General and Working rules of the standard SIU agreement including Wages, overtime rate and all other monetary ' matters have been agreed to. The company has a lawyer looking over the - legal end before they give the Union a letter of acceptance. A contract was signed with the Panormetis Corp. which has one tanker on the way around from the West Coast now. Negotiations have not been completed with the Ore Lines. There are a few things in the Engine Department working rules to be worked out yet. This agreement is a large improvement Over the previous Calmar and Ore agreements. Negotiations for the wage increase will begin with Sag Harbor Tanker Co. on Thursday, Feb­ ruary 12th. Organizing Lindsey Williams reports for the organizing staff that in addition to the Mar Ancha and Panormetis, with whom we are now the recog­ nized bargaining agent, several small tanker and freight companies are being worked on by the Organizers. In line wii-h operating with minimum expense to, the Union, and at the same time keeping the organizing work going full ahead, Williams has cut his organizing staff—^the only paid Organizers are now in the port of New York—and has requested that all branch Agents contact the unorganized ships in their respective vicinity. He reports that cooperation fi-om most ports has im­ proved greatly. To insure that the organizing policy be ad"hered to, it is hereby recommended that each port Agent be charged with the responsibility of covering unorganized ships in his port and that he be authorized to work the Patrolmen in his port on organizational work as well as con­ tracted ships. Montreal Branch The only ships contracted to the Atlantic and Gulf District that make East Coast ports of Canada with any regularity are the Alcoa ships. None of these ships makes Canadian ports their payoff port. Therefore, it is recommended that the A&G immediately close out in the port of Montreal, and that all representation on A&G ships hitting Canadian East Coast ports be handled by the port of Boston, and that all crew replacements on these ships be shipped from the Boston Hall. Headquarters Representative Ray White, elected port Agent of Norfolk, has been called into Headquarters on Negotiations. Due to the fact that there is no elected Deck Department Representative in Headquarters, it is hereby recommended that Ray White be placed on Headquarters payroll and work out of Head­ quarters Office. This can be done with no additional expense inasmuch as the Norfolk branch is operating with no additional help. Great Lakes Men The Cities Service bargaining election resqlt was no sooner announced than plans were started for the next step. And that is to hold another election to institute a "Union Shop" in the CS fleet.- From the way the Cities Service per­ sonnel voted for the Seafarers, there is no doubt thai the "Union Shop" will he adopted by a resounding majority. Pic­ tured above, making plans for the next step, and congratulat­ ing each other on a job well done. are. left to right. SIU attorney Ben Sterling. General Organizer Lindsey Williams, and Organizer Johnny Arabeisz. , It will not be long now before the Lakes open up. The Great Lakes District is planning a big drive this year. Fred Farnen, Sedretary-Treasurer, has sent a letter to all district officials and port Agents which states as follows: To All District Officials And Port Agents Dear Sir and Brother: (Continued from Page 1) The following motion was passed by the SIU to determine whether or not the Great Lakes District membership at a meeting men want a "union shop." This held in Detroit on February 2, 1948: will be called for by the Union "M/S/C To concur with the Conference rec­ as soon as the SIU is certified ommendation 'That a letter be drafted by the by the Board. Secretary-Treasurer and sent to all SIU ports requesting that they urge all SIU Great Lakes Crews of ships which were District members to return to the Great Lakes bought by the company since the District, by March 15, 1948, if possible, in order election commenced are also to assist in manning the unorganized fleets on eligible to vote, and a majority of all in the fleet must vote for our concentration objective list'." In line with this motion, we are requesting the Union before a "union shop" all A&G and SUP officials to use their good can be instituted. Ballots not offices to carry out this Great Lakes District cast are automatically counted membership mandate. We believe that the date against the Seafarers. mentioned in the motion (March 15, 1948) is a It is therefore extremely im­ trifle early, and suggest that your efforts to portant that all members of the persuade Great Lakes District members to re­ unlicensed personnel stay on turn to the Lakes by April 1, 1948 or shortly their ships and cast their votes when the big day comes around. thereafter. ' Collective bargaining elections are now sched­ Winning the election in the uled to be held on the thirteen (13) Hanna ships, Cities Service fleet caps a'long eleven (11) Tomlinson ships, and two (2) Sch­ period of SIU activity. On Oc­ neider ships shortly after the beginning of the tober 28, 1946, the Union first regular navigation on the Lakes. In addition, took steps for recognition as we have fairly strong representation in an un­ bargaining agent for the Cities organized company, and will probably petition Service tankermen. This move, which was vetoed by the com­ election to be held in this fleet shortly pany, climaxed an intensive or­ after the start of sailing. It is expected that there will be a considerable ganizing drive which resulted in shortage-of rated men on the Great Lakes ships a substantial majority of pledges this year, and all AB's, Firemen (coal burning) from the men. and Oilers from our affiliated districts will have IRON CURTAIN CRACKED no difficulty in securing jobs - in these ratings. A big job remains to be done on the Great Lakes It took a full year to crack in order to organize these ships, and it's up to through the "iron curtain" main­ all SIU Great Lakes District members to get tained by the company to pre­ behind our 1948 Organizing Campaign to make vent its unlicensed personnel from being organized, but the it another successful SIU victory. Thanking you for your- cooperation in this campaign has definitely proved its worth, and within a short matter and with best personal regards, 1 am, while the Seafarers Intei-national Fraternally yours, Union will be certified as col­ Fred J. Farnen, lective bargaining agent for • Secretary-Treasurer C;ities Service tankermen. All Great Lakes members should give a hand In commenting about the on this, and remember every SIU member is a gratifying results of the election vote and an Organizer. General Organizer Lindsey Wil­ liams stated that overwhelming vote for the SIU wa^ a tribute to the excellent reputation en­ Thomas Wolfe Crew Wage Suit Coming Up SAN FRANCISCO — The suit for wages brought by the crew of the SS Thomas Wolfe against the South Atlantic SS Company is scheduled for early action in federal court, attorney Albert Michelson annoimced here. To assure effective presenta"tion of the case, Michelson urged all men who signed on the Wolfe for "the incomplete 1945 t voyage concerned to get in touch p with him. His address: Russ ^5uilding, San Francisco. Following is a partial list of the men who were on the ship at the time: Herbert Bagley, George E. Rodriguez, Joseph L. Jones, Richard E. Holstein, James A. Knittle, Lee P. Deval, Raymond R. Carroll, Franklin O. Miller, Raymond D. Schott, Troy W. Gammill, Robert A. Vallee, John S. Houser, Ted Boling, and Ronald Chandler. . The SS Thomas Wolfe signed on an SIU crew in San Fran­ I cisco. After lying on the West Coast for several weeks, the Wolfe abandoned the voyage and paid the men off. Under federal statute, if a crew is signed on articles for a voyage and the voyage never commences, the crew is- -entitled to wages for the time worked plus wages for an extra month, provided they work less than 30 days. The lawsuit is for the extra month's pay. '3 'i- , ~- Note To Bosuns Men desiring to have Bo­ sun stamped in their Union books can have it done by appearing before the com­ mittee handling this matter on the 2nd deck of the New York HaU. All discharges must be presented at the time. • .1-4 I] , i'-ij joyed by the Union along the waterfront. "Cities Service men know, as do all other merchant seamen," said Wililams, "that the SIU fights for wages and conditions, against the shipowners, the gov­ ernment, or anybody else. That's one big reason the Cities Service men put the 'X' in the SIU box."~ MM&P Organizer Captain Victor G. Diaz, or­ ganizer for Local 88. Masters, Mates and Pilots, which is cur­ rently conducting a drive among unorganized companies in the tanker field. Diaz is working in close contact with Lindsey Williams, SIU Gen­ eral Organizer, since, tanker companies and personnel are the immediate objective of both AFL maritime unions. Captain.. Diaz is a retired member of the SIU. He be­ gan his sea-going career in 1930 and came up out of the foc'sle to win his master's ticket. He has skippered sev­ eral SIU-SUP ships. An important spur in Bro­ ther Diaz's organizing efforts is the fact that he remembers well "the old days," with their long hours, poor pay and sor­ did conditions. He saw them swept aside by unionization and he points out that "he fully well appreciates the meaning of trade unioti^ and collective bargaining in the maritime industry." ' i •-ll �i'j;v Fage Four TBB SEA FA R EFS t 0 G mm tttllWK Beached Seamen Get Unemployeil Pay In New York NEW YORK — A total of $179,464 in unemployment insur­ ance benefits was disbused to 1,683 seamen who sailed WS.^ ships during 1946 in New York QUESTION: What do you think the Agent s Conference should discuss in its forthcoming State during the period JulyNovember, 1947, according to an meeting for the SeafarersV program for the coming year? announcement by Milton O. LoyCHARLES SCHUCK, DD.: H. L. STRICKLAND. OUer: sen. Executive Director of the I think the Agents shotdd do I've goj a beef about men sail­ Division of Placement and Un­ something about promotions on ing in all three D^artments. employment Insurance. shipboard. That business should One trip a guy sails on Deck, the Of ^e 1,683 claimants, the vast be stopped and damn soon. Last next time you find him in the majority collected less than eight ship I was on the men fought Black Gang, and after that he's payments; 912 drew less than about jobs and so it was the liable to turn up in the Stewards five checks; only 90 collected 14 worst trii> in my experience. An­ Department. The Agents should or morepayments. All but 193 other thing the Agents should recommend that we go back- to drew the top benefit rate of $21. clarify is this business of SUP the system we used before the The WSA unemployment in-men sailing in the Black Gang war. And that would make -it surance program was inaugurated on SlU-contracted ships. It's not fair and square for all members in July 1947, to provide benefits fair that SUP members should of our Union. The Agents to seamen formerly employed by take jobs 'that rightfully belong should also demand from Con­ or in behalf of the War Ship­ to the SIU. ' With SUP men. gress that Marshall Plan aid to ping Administration, while such Great Lakes men, and tugboatEurope go in American vessels, seamen are involuntarily unem­ men .taking jobs on our deepmanned by American men. ployed. water ships, soon there won't be Otherwise the Plan is phony and BASED ON 1946 any jobs left for A&G full book­ we should not go down the line Benefits are currently based on men. on it. wages earned in 1946. If a seaman has earned wages in other jobs covered by State unemployment L. T. McGOWAN, Wiper: HARRIS FUTCH, 3rd Cook: insurance laws, those wages may I'm in favor of having the Maybe the Agents don't have the right to do anything about Agents clarify "this whole busi^ be combined for credit with the wages he earned in federal mari­ this, but I think that the 3rd ness about the SUP. I can't see time employment, and his benefit Cook's working hours should be why ihey should be allowed to amount may be determined on changed. Right now he works sail on our ships when we can't the basis of the combined wages. from 7 to 1 and from 4 to 6. sail on their contracted ships. Mr. Loysen pointed out that Well, supper is served from 5 to That doesn't sound too good to when a seaman files a claim for 6 and the Cook has to stay to ^ me. The Agents should also benefit he should have the fol­ wash up until about 7. That's make plans for more organizing lowing documents with him: (1) not fair and something should now that Cities Service is in the U. S. Merchant Mariner's Docu­ be done about it. Another mat­ bag, azui the tanker field looks ment, or Merchant Seamen's Cer­ ter that should receive a lot of wide open. Every outfit we or­ tificate of Identification; (2) Con­ attention at the Conference is ganize gives us that much more tinuous Discharge Book; (3) Cer­ planning for a strike if the ship­ security for the future. Shipping tificate of Discharge; (4) Union owners won't raise our wages. is liable to gel tough, and when Registration Cai-d. It's hard for a man to get along A seaman who is unemployed it <loes we want to be ready with on the present salaries, and if between voyages and is ready, as many jobs as we have mem­ the big boys won't give us more willing and able to work, may bers. That will be our protection. tnoney, well have to strike. receive unemployment compen­ sation and, if he ships out again while his claim is active, he will be allowed six months from the date of his sailing to claim any benefits to which he estab­ By A SHIP'S ORGANIZER you're just plain screwy. There's "The hell we are," said Mrs. self, "I guess we're all washed lished his right prior to his de­ absolutely no future on this Cockroach with most unladywike up." parture. Under certain circum­ It is in the wee hours of the tub." There was a tear in his eye stances he may be allowed an bluntness. "I heard only yester­ morning when all is usually still and serene in the galley, of the "What are you talking about, day from Bessie Bedbug that the and a break in his voice as he even longer period. While .the WSA coverage is a SS Slaphappy, pride of theUn- woman!" retorted Chaxmcey, who Seafarers International Union is added "We're just going to have organized S.S. Go's tanker fleet. was busy digging into the apri-^ organizing the Unorganized's to payoff at the end of this trip. federal project, it is administered However, if you listened care­ cot jam. Apricot was his fav­ fleet. I checked with Willie But don't worry. Mom. There in each State by the State's un­ are other tankers. I'm sure we employment compensation agen­ fully enough, you could hear orite. He never could get enough can sign on with Standard Oil cy. In New York this agency is Weevil down in the floiu: bia and of it. voices in- the vacinity of the or Tidewater. Damn those Sea­ the Division of Placement and he told me the news 'is dbsobread box. You'll never guess "You know very well," said his farers!" lutely on the level. That means Unemployment Insurance of the who was there, though: Mr. and wife, "that sooner or later some­ we're in for it. Labor Department! Mrs. Chauncey Cockroach and body is going to make the com"Ronnie, your language! I'll In New York City all seamen's "You know that those Sea­ their son Ronald having their have to wash your, mouth with claims ate handled by the unem­ farers will do. The first day night lunch. bilge," his mother warned. ployment insurance office located they take over, the ship will be Now being married in the STOP "But Mom, what did we ever at 277 Canal Street. , fumigated from stem to stern." cockroach world is no different AMS6IA1C5 do to the Seafarers except crumb Outside New York City an imfrom being married in our world. WOMA/v) J up a ship?" Ronnie said. "First employed seaman files his claim SUCH LITTLE CHAPS The women are all the time sing­ thing you know, they're going to "Don't I know it," mumbled organize every phony-outfit left. at the nearest unemployment in­ ing the blues and driving from Chauncey, ready to face the stern Then we'll have to leave the sea surance office. the back seat. Payments in each State are facts of life now that he was full made in accordance with the "NO FUTURE" of jam. "Those damned Sea­ State's unemployment insurance farers," he continued, "they've I ; ~"Chauncey," said the missus, law. In New York at present the run mc off a dozen ships already. HEeE WE "if you sign on for another trip benefit rate ranges from $10 to Why don't they leave us roaches eo AGAINSI . $21 for a maximum of 26 pay- ; alone! We're such little chaps, ments. and we don't really eat much." The WSA uneritployment in­ "Try and get the Seafarers to pany fumigate this scow and surance program will continue then the jig will be up, for us. see it that way, though," replied through June 30, 1949. The crew of Ihe Bull Run, We'll be lucky-to get out before the missus, whose name was Maihiasen Tanker Industries, the DDT gets us." Kate. "They and their darned wish to notify the shipmates old motto: 'An SIU ship is a Obviously the dear lady was clean ship!' Why should they and friends of Chris B. much alarmed. care? Unorganized SS Co. Aboard ship the arm of the-: Opsahl of his death on Janu­ "Are you kidding?" Chauncey doesn't complain. A few mil­ Union is the Ships and De­ ary 19. Chris, an .oldtimer> came back. "Why we've been lion of us roaches don't bother partment Delegates. A good who participated in the or­ on this bucket almost two years them as long as the company and be stranded on, the beach crew, for its own protection, ganizing of the Mathiasen forever." and I've yet to hear anybody so makes money." picks its Delegates early, and company, died peacefully in much , as mention fumigating. "Well," said Ronnie Roach, the Father Chaimcey shook his carefully. Have you aiid your his sleep aboard ship. He This is a cockroach's paradise. couple's half-grown son, as he head sadly as he pondered the shipmates ^-elected your Delewas 65 years old. We're set for the rest of our munched the . last: mouthful of enorndty of his son's statement. gates7 If not, do it now! lives." V' v.; sugar he ; could stuff into^ him­ His- wife; burst - out weeping., j Life s Bitter Blows, Or Damn Those Seafarers Final Dispatch 9il|is Delegates �tBE S E AFAR ERS Februaxy.13,1948 • 111, - • == Page Five LOG Union Label On Seafood It's very likely that few seafood lovers in the United States are aware of the fact T^» 1 that Seafarers are responsible for satisfying their fancy, tastes. But without the industry ^ 1811.01^111011. and efficiency of the 1,400 members of the Mobile Bay Seafood Union, an affiliate of the SIU's Marine Allied Workers, many of the nation's shrimp and oyster worshipers would probably -be deprived of these delec tables. From Bayou La Batre, Ala., site of the Union's headquarters, shipments of canned shrimp and oysters.are shipped daily to all points in the U. S. So that all Seafarers might have a better understanding of their industrious Bro­ thers in Bayou La Batre, a LOG cameraman made this pictorial roundup. The Mobile Bay Seafood Union affiliated with the SIU's Marine Allied Workers early last summer, after an overwhelming vote by its membership. Organized 12 years ago, the Seafood Union had been going it alone but decided affiliation with the SIU , would bring greater benefits to its membership. Walter Bosarge, then president of the fishermen's union, declared that affilia­ tion "was the smartest move we ever made. Being in the SIU gives us more power than we could have standing alone." The Union is now headed by G. J. Landry, who took office in August 1947. A J ./xIlCl i^rOC0SSOrS Unite To Gain Good Wages • - Ai left is the office of the Mobile Bay Seafood Union, which is headquarters for the community's activities. The Union plays an important role in every phase of the fisher­ men's lives. Workers who process the fishermen's haul for canning in the plant are also members of the Mobile Bay Seafood Union. Their conditions were very poor before the Union entered upon the scene, but now they eni.oy decent wages, good working conditions, and the security that belonging to a strong union gives them. Most of the workers live right near the plant, although a few live further out along the Bayou. All are strong Union members, and a few of the younger men are sailing on SIU deep-water ships, out of the port of Mobile. View above shows some of the plant workers' homes. In building above, SIU members open and clean the oysters, then can them and make them ready for distribution to seafood enthusiasts all over the country. One section of the plant handles oysters, another is devoted to the processing of shrimp. Overhead line at right pipes steam which is used to open shells. ' Oysters (photo.left) lie .in hold of one of Bayou's many fishing craft, waiting to be un­ loaded by conveyor • for ' transfer to the processing plant. ir' r T::: Mound of oyster shells above. represents:leavings after meat has been extracted and canned. The shells have.many uses: .Bome are ground fox. chicken meal., some serve as fertilizer, with some ..winding^,up as a base for .roads :;end-highways. ''''v. ^ ' iT J. At the end of the day's haul. Baycu La Batre is dotted with scenes of its sturdy craft (photo above) tied up in readiness for next morning's sun-up and another large scale catch. First the vessels are unloaded, then made ship­ shape for another trip. �Page S!x r,. rf THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. February 13, 1948 Shipping Picks Up In Baltimore With Jobs For Those Who Want 'Em By WILLIAM "Curley" RENTZ Practically all the men are . in BALTIMORE — I've got my fingers crossed, but even I have favor of the Plan, but not if it to report that business has means giving away our ships picked up lately and pi-ospects and our jobs to foreign coun­ like hell to for the future arfe also good. We tries. We'll fight / have jobs, plenty of them, for protect our jobs and our gains. men who really want to ship CONVICT THEMSELVES out. We paid off one Calmar ship, Out of their own mouths the ^ By WALTER SIEKMANN event we have to take economic future jvith, an attitude which is two Waterman vessels, two Bull commies and ex-commies of the action at any time. unsurpassable so far as getting Line ships, one Robin Line, one NMU prove everything we have BOSTON — Shipping picked an educational and other con­ He thinks the amount of work Alcoa and one American Eastern ever said about them. In the up a bit in the port of Boston structive programs things going. scow, and three Ore ships with­ Pilot of January 30, vice-presi­ last week. We had two payoffs, involved in setting up any effec­ The men realize that education dent Jack Lawrenson reported on tive kind of strike apparatus in the past week or so. along trade union lines is the several ships in transit and, what makes this necessary. the situation on the Great Lakes. They were all in good shape, only way to cope with the prob­ was more, we dispatched approx­ and what few beefs we had He said, "The SIU, which at imately 75 jobs. KEEP MILITANT lems which will confront us. were settled right, on the ships. one time the NMU had re This attitude is a healthy con­ In view of the possible cir­ During the same period we duced down to just the D&C Brothers, we certainly had no cumstances confronting us as a trast to that of some individuals signed on eight ships, mostly boats and a few sandsuckers trouble filling those jobs. They result of the fii\ky Taft-Hartley whose actions in the past have to the satne companies as above, now showed a steady growth, were snapped up. Act, the transfer of bottoms tended to put the Union in a and all necessary repairs were In company after company they All the payoffs were handled from American registry and the bight whether they so intended made before the ships moved polled an amazingly high vote in good order. There was no open sell-out policy of the Com­ or not. and in two companies the SIU off. problem getting the beefs squared mies, the SIU will have to gird As a starter, we have already will have runoffs in 1948. The Ore Line ships are in And if that's not enough, here's to the satisfaction of all the itself with every weapon known taken measures in this port to get plenty of reading matters for good shape, and we are happy a statement from NMU Treasur- Brothers involved. the Brothers so they can get to report that men are taking er M. Medley Stone, as quoted However, some of the ships squared ajvay on their Ps and jobs on those ships. This is one in the same issue of the Pilot. have been coming in without re­ Qs while on the beach. company that would like to see The union (NMU, of course) is pair lists, which makes it diffi­ JIo return to shipping, although our Union hit the skids, so it is destitute," he said, "and the Na- cult to check on any necessary we shipped more men during last up to us to make sure that Ore tional Office has not yet 'been repairs. week's flurry than we had regis­ ships are crewed. So, Brothers, able to cut the payroll enough. tered, shipping is nothing to brag let's take these jobs when they "There are not enough ships This' situation also tends to create a beef the next time such about. Nevertheless, it did pick show up on the board. for the Patrolmen in this port a ship signs on. Both the Patrol­ up to a point where we even to cover. We are so tied up with man and the company are vuiORE SHIPS CLEAN were able to ship a few permits. everything but union business aware of what is supposed to be Cities Services tankers have In the past we have had many that we don't do union busi­ vJDSTA done. been coming into this port quite STAKTCR.' beefs on Ore Lines ships, but ness." frequently. You can be sure Crews which fail to make up lately this has slackened down ON THE SKIDS that the Boston membership is repair lists simply aren't getting considerably, and I,' for one. to militant, progressive trade un­ making every effort to assist the the most out of their contracts All members of the NMU ionists. Union organizers in bringing the should read those two state­ :or themselves or for the men One good thing here is that Cities Service campaign to a ments. It will show them where who follow them on their ships. the Boston membership faces the successful conclusion. the communist leadership of "MY^ HOW HE'S THANKS their union has led them. (vROWHf Cities Service tankers have The entire membership on the ^ been calling here and we make beach here extends thanks to it a point to contact all of them. the Brothers aboard ships who We have plenty of men who lave kept the coffee pot going try continually to make jobs on the third deck. They are on those ships, and when a man the ones who made the coffee pot By S. CARDULLO is lucky enough to trickle possible. through, he goes aboard and SAN FRANCISCO — Shipping bother checking bags because a Among the members on the does a good SIU job. beach here are Johnnie Lane, is very good all up and down the nian who wants to ship won't be have been agreeably surprised The men aboard the ships are ^^^y long. Bill McNeil and Tommie Lord. Gold Coast with Seattle topping i to note how clean the ships have eager to become part of the We paid off the George D. ! Brother Lord was in on a pass the entire list. Besides that, SIU because they realize that been coming in. Prentice, Waterman, in Seattle. i-om the Marine Hospital to see there are six tankers and three The men and the company are only in that way can they This ship had a fine Union crew learning what the SIU agree­ achieve the wages and condi­ some of his old shipmates the C-2s coming out of the bone- and there were no Departmental other day. yard, with the C-2s going on ment stands for, and all parties tions which SIU contracts guar­ beefs. However, we did run into Brother Morris Norris, who was the intercoastal run for Water­ the usual beef about men accept­ ' have been living up to the con­ antee. In the bread and butter pic­ chairman of the 1946 General man. tract. ing transportation having to. get So, if shipping gets tough in We have some oldtimers and! ture, the SIU leads the way on Strike Committee for the Port off the ship. This rule was voted newer men on the beSch, and the waterfront, and if we all of Boston, offers the opinion that other ports, there will be some in a joint conference of Agents the main topic of conversation keep on plugging, we can con- each port should have a per­ jobs available for men out here and until it is modified or is the Marshall Plan. tinue winning all the way„ manent strike program in the in the land of sunshine. Don't changed we must live up to it. Boston Stresses Edmotion; Shipping Up >4 # !• r!?' I I;::: i's- Good News From The Gold Coast: Frisco Reports Shipping Rise Permitmen Find Shipping Tough In San Juan These Days times it is and at other times it Hawaiian, is in San Juan with a guez Indias. The Indias are one is not. In fact, I'm thinking of load of canned fish along with a of the best clubs on the island, SAN JUAN — Everything on shipping myself, and I don't lot of rice and fertilizer. She is and they have that grand pitcher, the waterfront here is quiet so . want to go north in the cold any out of San Francisco, and is ex- Johnnie Davis. far as beefs are concerned. more than anybody else does. Our best local baseball team For this reason. Port-Agent Sal However, I may be on my way i is Santurce, and they have the Cplls and Rafael Qrtiz hav? been before this is printed. Boy, am' greatest star of them all—^none spending most of their time the I sorry I loaned Red Spurlock other than old Satchel Paige. last few days doing routine .busi­ my pea-jacket. However old Satchel is, his fast ness. The Delegates on most ball shows no visible signs of i Brother W. G. Manning, the of the ships have been doing a CJOUSIN slowing down. He's the same JiMmV/HADt bang-up job and have had good Deck Engineer, paid off the SS THAT SCOW! . lAngeline, a Bull Liberty, and he Satchel that fans on the main­ crews to back them up. land remember. Without making any general I wants a ship for Mobile now that comment on shipping, let me he's had a couple of weeks' va­ Brother Joe Hennault from pass a word of warning to trip cation. Brooklyn is in the Hall looking card and permit men: Don't pay­ for a ship. He paid off the It seems that Manning left off here. If you do you will Mobile eight years ago and has Monarch of the Seas, Waterman, have a tough time getting out. not been back often enough. He a while back. With him is pected to make Baltimore and Ther^ are so many full book- and Tommy Chambers are stay^ Brother Ward Howieson from Philadelphia before going back members that you permits will ing at the Hotel Sanchez in Portage, Pennsylvania. to the West Coast. have to wait a long time for a |Puerta di Tierra. IncidentaUy, when I showed ship. Right now there are 25 I "Wild Bill" Frentis, our SUP "BATTER UP" some of the girls that picture of permits registered, 12 of them in tarheel, made a pier-head jump Norman Maffie that appeared in Ran into Jimmie Mulligan the Deck Department. as Bosun on that good old scow from New York City. He and the LOG, there was almost a NOT-SO-EASY BEACH the SS Jean, one of Bull's real "Cruiser"* Smith have been en­ riot. One girl tore the LOG There are quite a few Broth­ tramp freighters. The Jean pops joying a vacation here. Smith from my hands and I never could ers who think this is an easy in here and out without much met Jimmie Barletta from Maya- get it back. Maffie may need a beach. At least, that is what noise. guez who was here with that little protection when he conies they have heard. WeU, sbmeThe Wdlliam James, American- crack baseball team, the Maya- into San ,Juan again. By WOODY LOCKWOOD SIU WINS AGAIN According to the latest report the Inland Boatmens Union, CIO, has voted six-to-one to affiliate with the Seafarers Inter­ national Union. This is quite a step and shows conclusively that if given a chance most sailors would get out of commie-domi­ nated unions and into the SIU. The SIU on the West Coast is a big factor in the tugboats and ferries from Canada to Mexico. All A&G crews paying off, shipping out, or signing on out here are urged to contact me at 105 Market Street, San Fran­ cisco, in the event of any mis- understanding. Check It—But Good Check the slop chest be­ fore your boat sails. Make sure that the slop chest con­ tains an adequate supply of all the things you are liable to need. If it doesn't, call the ; Union Hall immediately. �Friday.^ February 13, ., r-,-' T BE SE A FARERS LOG GETTING IT STRAIGHT AROUND THE TABLE ^ag0 Seven, Warmer Breezes And More Ships Promise Happy Week For New York By JOE ALGINA , NEW YORK — The weather tracts are useless and manage nan has promised us a bit of only to foul up the works. warmer weather next week so, In this particular case the Ste­ just to make the future bright wards Department men served for all frozen seafarers around extra meals to the daily guests here, shipping, too, will be of the Captain while in an Eng­ warmer. lish port. The amount of money It's just fair this week, but and time involved was beginning next week has promises of being to mount up and, so as to make a good week for job seeking Sea­ it look better to the company, farers. the captain told the men to put Before blowing off steam on a down their extra meals as over­ lew matters in need of clarifica- time. :ion, let's take a look through For some reason the men he old dog-eared payoff record agreed and at the payoff when ;or the past week. the company saw the overtime We had the Henry Longfellow, list they hit the roof. In some Waterman, in for a payoff after cases it amounted to 18 hours a Mobile tugboalmen won an outstanding victory this past week when a new agreement a five-months trip. She was no day for as long as a month. The was signed with the two largest towing firms in the port. They are the Moj^ile Towing Com­ trouble to the Patrolmen—she company had a good argument pany and the fleet of Waterman tugs. The new agreement calls for a -iubstaniial wage in^ couldn't have been cleaner if the when they maintained that no crease, and contains an escalator clause whereby the tugboatmen will get all the raises won- crew had used Duz. It's a tough man will put in that number of by deep-sea r'?n. This contract was won only after long and hard negotiations with the com­ job to bring a ship in clean dur­ hours for that long a period. panies involved, and the membership in Mobil3 gave a vole of thanks to the rank'^nd-'tile ing the winter months, but the The men then told the com­ Negotiating Committee. Pictured above, they are left to right. Curly Moyd, Charley Whitley/ Longfellow men did just^ that. pany official what had actually , A. Foster, Jack "Red" Adams, Billy Collier, and Mobile Agent Cal Tanner. Also on the Com­ She won't take another crew happened, but the Captain, try­ mittee^ but not present when this picture was taken, was Bud Nelson. The victory came right on for awhjle as she had been ing to save his own neck, stoutly in lime for the Mardi Gras season, and the Mibile tugboatmen now have an additional reapiit in idle status until she gets denied that the money was ac­ ^ son to celebrate the traditional festivities. a cargo assignment,, but chances tually due for serving meals and are that she will call for a crew that he had told the men to before too long. The men taking put it down as overtime. her off-the board will find her There was quite a rhubarb a clean one when they go aboard. •around there for awhile but Of course, there's only one an­ and their various stooge outfits, By RUSSELL SMITH finally most of the trouble was GETTING EASIER is the power and strength of swer. That's through the me­ cleared away. The men got DETROIT — Last week, Secre the AFL Maritime Trades De­ dium of the AFL Maritime Isthmian's Allegheny Victory most of the money due them but tary-Treasurer Fred Farnen and partment. Through the activity Trades Department! This was paid off this week in good shape. a few beefs are still pending. It I had the pleasure of visiting the of AFL Maritime Port Councils, recognized when the Maritime No trouble other than the rou­ will be difficult to clear up the fair city of Milwaukee, and at we can offset anything which the Trades Department was first tine minor beefs, all of which entire matter as the ship has tending the annual Conference shipowners and steel interests established back in 1946. were settled right on the ship. been sold and the Captain is on of the Tug Firemen, officially can throw at us. These scows are becoming much the West Coast. However, the implementation known as the Tug Firemen, Line­ In some ports such as Chicago, of the Port Councils which go to ea-sier to handle now that the "GOOD" SKIPPER men, Oilers and Watchmen's Pro Duluth - Ashland - Superior, and crews and the company have tective Association of America Cleveland, we have well or­ make up the over-all structure of become better acquainted with These fellows learned a lesson ILA-AFL. Chicago Agent Herb ganized Maritime Port Councils. the AFL Maritime Trades De­ the agreement. the hard way. If they had just partment has lagged far behind Jarisen joined us later. Far from being the only clean isted the work completed exactly However, in other ports, where the need for these local organi­ We were invited to attend this it is equally important that we zations. ships to hit this port, the above as it was, they wouldn't have Conference by Brother August have these Port Councils, they It's up to the SllTprimarily, as mentioned were but a few. The had any trouble in collecting. "Gus" Wolf, Grand President and are either dormant or not as yet Patrolmen found a • good bunch They thought they were being the original sponsor of the idea Treasurer of the Tug Firemen set up. of clean ships all around this icy for establishing an AFL Mari­ and were very well received by One of the important jobs time Trades Department, to see port. the delegates. In spite of mountainous sno\\' which lie ahead of us is that of that this Department grows and Certainly, we came away from seeing that a functioning Mari­ develops the way it should. And, piles and icy blasts, the Patrol­ the Conference with a feeling of time Port Council is set up in only through the building of men have hit them all. They have done a good job, but a man having spent a very enjoyable every port on the Great Lakes Port Councils will it grow. is taking his life in his hands if where there is a need for such a week end among a group of pro Let us all as Seafarers and part he should suggest to them thr gressive union brothers headed Council. of the Maritime Industry get be­ pleasure of long hikes in the AFL SOLIDARITY in the same direction as the SIU How are we going to achieve hind the development of the AFL snow. Great Lakes District. The Pigeon Point, Moran, had Actually, when one stops to the kind of AFL Maritime soli­ Maritime Port Councils, and make the Maritime Trades De­ to have its wings clipped a bit darity that we need so badly on think things over, it's amazing how many mutual problems our the Lakes? How are we going partment the living, breathing last week. The Pigeon's Engi­ neers were doing tire wcr'ti of Unions have in common. The to get together and discuss the entity that it should be. Engine Department unlicensed great guys and doing the skip­ Tug Firemen have contract nego­ many mutual problems which We must all dedicate ourselves personnel and for some reason per a favor, but like so many to the task of building a Port How are AFL tiations, wages, hours and condi­ confront us? did not heed the crew's warning "good" skippers he was thinking Council in every port where one Maritime Unions going to co­ tions"^ very similar to our own, to lay off. As a result the ship only of himself. is needed, and not i-est until the operate inthe best way possible and that's all the more reason was held up. The beef was set­ job is finished to our complete to solve our common beefs and Here's an item worth knowing: why our organizations should be tled in the usual SIU manner. problems? satisfaction. A guy representing the ship­ very close to each other. Since cur warnings to gear- owners at a hearing before the In the past, too little emphasis grabbers, the practice of copping maritime commission, testified has been laid upon the necessity gears had dropped considerably, that seamen's wages must come for actively functioning Maritime but it is by no means stamped down now that there is a general Port Councils in the various out. Crews, of most ships have retrenchment in maritime. dreat Lakes ports where two or By LLOYD (Blackie) GARDNER instituted campaigns against such He suggested that seamen's more AFL Maritime Unions are foul balls with good results. PHILADELPHIA — Greetings ber of ships called here in tran­ wages revert to the 1937 scale of located. to all from this port of Brother­ sit. $72.50 plus an increase based on NOT WANTED NEED PORT COUNCILS ly Love. 1 took over as Agent The weather is our biggest Bureau of Labor Statistics fig­ Nowhere is it more important just about a week ago and have beef; you need sea boots and oil A known gear grabber is about ures. In other words, "let's go to have actively functioning- Port seen pretty busy getting ac­ skins to wade through the slush as welcome aboard an SIU ship back to the old days, boys." Councils of the AFL Maritime quainted with the set-up here. on the waterfront. But it's prob­ as a case of bubonic plague. This guy didn't ask us what Trades Department than in the I would like to publicly voice ably the same in most ports Once a guy gets a reputation as we thought about it nor did he various Great Lakes ports. Why? my thanks and appreciation to these days. a gear grabber he'll never win a mention anything of the profit Well, the Great Lakes area is the Patrolman Ernest Tilley, Dis­ We've had a few Cities Serv­ popularity contest. increases since the good old days least organized of any segment patcher Bill Brown, Organizer ice tankers call here and they Seamen should use their own of 1937. He hammered away at of maritime labor in the United Bob Pohle, and the young lady were contacted by Bob Pohle. money to take care of them­ that old stand-by: seamen's in our office. Miss Kay Burns, He reports them in fine shape, selves. They have no reason wages are a danger to shipping. States. On the Great Lakes, organized for the kind help and coopera­ with the boys looking forward for lifting that which belongs to Of all the factors entering in­ labor is up against the most tion they have given me in be­ to an SIU victory and a contract. a shipmate and Union brother. to the cost of operating a ship, highly organized employer group coming familiar with this Port That's all for right now, but If a guy is found guilty of gear- this guy neglected to mention in the country—the Lake Car­ and its business and problems. we hope to send in longer and grabbing he doesn't merit the that the wages paid seamen are riers Association. AFL Mari­ Also I'd like to give three more complete reports once we consideration of any one. The only a small fraction of the oper­ time Unions will never be able rousing cheers for the Philly get our feet planted firmly un­ guy is not worthy of holding a ating costs. Loading operations, to conibat the vicious anti-labor membership for the same rea­ der us. book in the SIU. fuel and stores cost much more, Again 1 want to express my tactics of this wealthy and sons. Another matter, one needing but these items are not as easily Shipping is pretty fair for thanks to the people in this port, clarification, is the practice of attacked as seamen's wages. powerful group unless we are as bookmembers, and should contin­ and say that it makes me feel some men to make private agree­ strongly organized as they are. They can continue their at­ Our only answer to the power ue that way. We had three pay­ damn good to have them all go ments with their department tacks, but they'll have a rough Ibbby and wealth of the LCA, offs this past week and a num­ out of way to give me a hand. head. These little one-man con­ time getting them into practice. Gt Lakes Needs Maritime Trades Countils Shipping Good in Phiiadeiphia �TB B SEA BARERS . Page Qght LOG t/T' February 13, 1948 SHIPS' MINUTES AMD MEWS i: I !{ •ir ig - Big Waterfront Laugh Of '47 Was "Battle Of Newark Bay" Member's Adventure Shows Folly Of Black Marketing It doesn't pay to fool with the' the Mate to get him and "put black market in foreign countries him irons". Accordingly he was Probably top rhubarb of 1947 in the New York Harbor area was the now fam­ as one Seafarer found out to his handcuffed to his bunk aboard ous "Battle of Newark Bay" in whiclr»the Navy, City of Newark officials, a wreck­ sorrow . in Saigon. * Sooner or ship for 24 hours. ing company and, indirectly, the Seafarers found themselves involved. The SIU wound later you are caught, and when The Skipper and the Purser up in the dispute when the rou-" that happens, there is not much ^ent court for him and distine job of towing the decom­ the Skipper or even the Amer- Levered that the French wanted •If- missioned battleship New Mexi­ ican Consul can do for you.' to collect a fine of $983, which is co from Boston to Newark for Moreover, there is nothing at all big bundle of dough. scrapping turned into a full scale the Union can do for you. To make a long store short. "naval" engagement. As a result of his sally into the the American Consul was able to It's an old story now, but pic­ Saigon market, the Seafarer who'get the fine reduced to $389 tures just received of the affair ran afoul of the authorities in ' which was paid by the ship. But make it worth retelling. that teeming French colonial port' the trouble-beset Seafarer had SIU crewmen aboard three was fined, and when he paid off to sign the ships log for the Meseck Towing Company tugs, the Isthmian ship he was on he ' amount. the Dorothy Ann, Judith Ann received a lot less pay than his At that, he was lUcky it wasn't. and C. Hay ward, had taken the 1 i'.fc' 1 'fiE long voyage called for. It was ^^o^se. The Skipper might have Old battle scarred dreadnaught quite a lesson—or should have left him in the Saigon hoosegow in tow in Boston on November been. to think It over, as he threatened ^ 9 and arrived in Gravesend Bay The sequence was something to do. , outside New York Harbor on like this. This Seafarer and two November 14. of his buddies were riding along There they learned the news. a Saigon street in a bicycle rick­ In every newspaper headlines sha with 32 cartons of cigsfrettes told of their arrival and the re­ in an old suitcase. They were ception awaiting them. It was The 1946 General Strike on their way to make a deal with not going to be a friendly one. may be long gone but what an Annamite merchant. "MAN BATTLE STATIONS" happened in Tampa when the Whether the Annamite tipped The city of Newark has flatly ships chandlers there, with off the French authorities or refused to allow the old gal tp the aid of the police crashed whether the French simply were enter Port Newark. "Stay away keeping their eyes open is beside our picketlines has not been from our door," was their com­ the point. First thing the men forgotten. mand and just to make sure knew they were stopped by two their sentiments were thoroughly When our ship hits that French plainclothesmen. understood, the Newark "navy" port, bypass the chandlers. —four fireboats—was dispatched Two of the Americans got to the harbor mouth to enforce i loose, and beat it up the street. Do not allow them aboard your ship. If it is necessary the city's order. The third, the one carrying the to buy milk or bread, get in With their firehoses spurting Looking aft on the Dorothy Ann, her-towline can be suitcase was nabbed. touch with a dairy or broadsides of water into the air, seen over stem. Once during trip, heavy seas caused the tugs In a wild effort to clear him­ bakery. the scene took on a festive -air. to cast off lines from New Mexico. self, he threw the suitcase into New York's millions were fol­ the street. The police simply These finks think time lowing every newspaper account, heals everything. Show them and hawed. The newspapers tracted Meseck tugs turned the shoved it back into his hands. He but to the wrecking company the SIU does not. forget its played it for all it was worth. old warrior over to the harbor was in for it. You don't lug it - was no joke. enemies. Pass the word to They gave it all the appearances tugs for the final pull into port. 32 cartons of cigarettes around They had contracts to scrap of a full-scale invasion. One The "Battle of Newark Bay" the streets of Saigon just for fun. other ships. the ship and they wanted ,to false report had the New Mexico , was over but it sold a lot of The French put him in the get at the job immedtately. papers while it lasted. pokey. The ship's Skipper sent Pressmg Newark for a reason, and engage the Newark "navy." Voyage Souvenir they were told the presence of the New Mexico would interfere After a stalemate of several with plans for remodeling the days an agreement was finally port. [reached wherein the New MexiA meeting was called of all CO would be allowed to enter interested parties. Even the Navy but the dismantling job had, to Little does the average land­ Dutch sailor's term for ships showed up. As the former owner be completed within nine lubber realize how thoroughly galley.) they were worried as to the months, salted is his speech with words possibility of the New Mexico With that the fireboats return- and phrases borrowed from sea­ Air lines maintain fieets, of planes, one line boasting of its landing back in their lap. ed to port, the local papers drop- men. In all ages and in all "Great Silver Fleet" as if it For several days they hemmed,ped the story and the SlU-con- languages, the men who go down were the owner of 20 gleaming to the sea in ships have brought steamships. Bus companies, tail home their shipboai'd talk and companies and trucking concerns loaned its colorful best to ghore- also speak of their vehicles col­ bound unfortunates. lectively as fieets. Moreover, an life" liifThis has been as true in airplane driver is a pilot—and America as anywhere. In fact, sometimes a skipper or even an it doesn't take much casting old man. And. you don't rent an • j about—to use a seafaring term airplane, you charter it as you would a C-3. at the departure — to find a thousand examples of this mari­ To return to railroading, the time infiltration in the ^everyday conductor's platform cry. "All Ray Queen, AB aboard the speech of the New England coast aboard" smacks of its dockside origin. Moreover, regularly Robin line SS Marine Runner, or Kansas. For instance, all land and air scheduled freight and passenger sports a nifty nub of vegeta­ transportation exists on a sound trains make their runs — from tion. which he cultivated dur­ basis of nautical language. In Chicago to New Orleans, for ex­ ing a three-month run to the early days of railroading, ample—as do ships on the baux­ South and East African ports. The neatly trimmed chin hedge the sea was the only source to ite run or the Antwefp run. seen above grew out of an However, though a customer which men could turn to find idea conceived in Lorenco Mar-i three sheets to the wind in an a fit vocabulary for the new way ques; six months later it was inland ginn-ill may unwittingly to travel—and ship goods. sprinkle his talk with many a full-blown. COME ASHORE While aboard ship Brother shipboard word or phrase, there Trip, fare, freight, beidh, state­ are a couple of tfiings he never Queen thought he'd keep his room, tender, ballast, crew and gets straight—unless he made a whisker for a little' while, at caboose are just a few of the couple of blue-water trips in his least, and we can't say we Plainly seen directly aft of the Dorothy Ann is the New good maritime word^ that keep youth. For instance, it's five to blame him. We haven't had Mexico. At her right is the C. Hayward. Another Meseck the railroads running. (In case one anywhere that he can't tell any late reports, though, on tug, the Judith Ann, was abreast pf the Dorothy with a you didn't know, "caboose" was you the difference between whether cjr npt it'r still with Me«ica.-,^ second line to Hie Jhim. once a nautical word; an old 'away" and"aweigh.". -v v Do Not Forget Sea Terms Spark Landmnan's Talk; How Else Could Yon Dig The Guy? .1';: �i ^ ' f Friday. February 13, 194d' -..- _"'l --i'C^- THE S E AP A RE RS LOG Page Nine SIU Ships' Minutes In Brief EDITH, Jan. 19 — Chairman J.'S. Williams; Recording Seereiairy Louis S. Rizzo. Ship's Dele­ gate reported Captain gave men men permission to paint own quarters. Deck Delegate 're­ ported one man paying off, En­ gine Delegate reported two men getting off and Stewards Dele­ gate reported one man. Re­ placements ordered. Some back dues and asse.ssments to be col­ lected in stewards department by Patrolman. Good and Welfare: Further discussion of Mate who insists on working on deck. Ship's Delegate to see Captain. If he can't square beef, he should report to Patrolman. Chief Cook and Baker asked to change tlieir cooking styles to fit men's taste. Williams elected Ship's Delegate, Ed Harrison ship's treasurer. De­ partment delegates to see that rooms are clean before payoff. -- - -- - that AB, OS, Oilers, Firemen, Wipers and Messmen have to re­ register if they don't ship in 30 days, but that higher ratings be allowed to hold their shipping cards 60 days. Crew believed the change would speed up ship­ ping. Motion signed by entire crew. itrs NCfT faR&Erl\ KNOX VICTORY, Nov. 23— Chairman S. Furtado; Recording Secretary E. Andrade. All de­ partments reported okay. Voted that delegates approach Captain and work out an understanding that draws be made every five days in port, this not having been arranged at sign-on. Also voted that messrooms, galley, and Oilers' and Firemen's foc'sles be painted on return voyage. De­ cided to fix things so OS and Wipers can rotate making coffee over and back. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. NOT fOfiSET THAT ALCOA PILGRIM. Dec. 13— OORlMS-IHE 1946GEAJERAL Chairman J. P. Hartshorn; STRIKE THE TAMPA SHIPCHAM DIE RS WEAJT (Secretary not given). Called to THROUGH OUR PICKET LfMES . BVPASS THESE order by Ship's Delegate. Cor­ GUVS WHEM IT COMES TO BUViMG STORES. rection made in minutes of pre­ IF IT IS NJECESSARV TO BU/MILKOf^ vious meeting. Stewards Dele­ BREAD, GET ifO TOUCH WITH A PAIRV OR gate reported overtime beefs, but BAKERV. no beefs in other departments. New Business: voted for fumiga­ PASS TMH WORD TO OTHER SHIPS, tion of ship, for painting of all MO MATTER WMAT UA;IOM,FDR THESE foc'sles, for new lockers and soap BIRDS WOULD FIMK IN AMV STRIKE i dishes for washrooms, for re­ pairs to coffee urn and other re­ pairs. Good and Welfare: Vote^ request that licensed personnel and passengers keep pantry X S- t. THOMAS HEYWARD. Dec. 28 clean after end of Stewards De­ 3^ t i —Chairman Lenard A. Donovan. partment's work day. Deck De­ ALCOA PILGRIME, Nov. 14— No beefs from any department. partment requested new proBy HANK New business: Deck Delegate'o" handling deck chairs Chairman J. P. Hartshorn; Re­ made motion seconded by Steout at night by passengers. cording Secretary John Whited. We're sure having a tough winter. The new look (all this snow) ward to find out who broke locks One minute of silence for Bioth- Special meeting to consider case has become an old look. The doggone snow just keeps stickingon c|jill bojc, dair^ box and dry ers lost at sea. of two members of Stewards De­ around and the cold weather right with it. About the only thing store room. Good and Welfare: partment who absented them­ which could really heat up the membership right now would be Deck Delegate requested that selves five days, and caused poor plenty of jobs. This week is the SIU's Victory Week against coffee made for watch be re­ working conditions in depart­ the Cities Service Company and her tanker fleet of sixteen ships.served for watch. Voted a fine ment. Voted that the two mem­ Once more our powerful organizing drive has brought another of $2 apiece against men failing bers donate $20 apiece to Broth- big anti-imion company into the SIU fleet. This was a tough job to take- their turns policing re­ ei-s in Mobile Hospital. Also well done—by the hard-working brothers who went out on these creation room, fines collected to {voted that anybody who absents necessary organizing jobs. go to hospitalized members. himself in future be fined $20 Steward suggested that in Ger­ a day. One minute of silence for many shoreside workers be for­ Brothers lost at sea. Brother "Duke" Wade is probably still waiting to ship bidden recreation room which i i 4. out. One of his shipmates remarked that Brother Wade, who the latter messed up. sails as Steward and Cook, would be grabbing the first job THOMAS HEYWARD. Jan. 27 that comes up—tanker, coastwise or that short trip... About —Chairman L. A. Donovan. No the most interesting part of the trip for Brother Bob High beefs current or pending re­ on the Robin Hood was the dog he brought to New York ported. New Business: Voted to with him. He gave the dog a real humorous name and showed have Patrolman check slopchest it all the gay sights of Times Square. Also aboard with Bob prices against those on invoices. were Brother H. "Bing" Miller and Bosun Harry Benson QUEENS VICTORY. Jan. 29— Good and Welfare: List of re­ McDonough from Indiana. pairs read and accepted without 4 4 4 Chairman Anthony Tanski; comment. Since ship had run YARMOUTH. Dec. 9 —Chair­ Secretary Ed R. Carlson. Dele­ short of several stores, notably man Aldrige. by acclamation; gates reported no boefs in de­ eggs, suggested that Patrolmen To Brother Tommy Tucker, who is Bosun aboard the Alcoa Recording Secretary Watkins. partments. New business: Dele­ ship, M.V. Mooring Hitch, on her bauxite run between George­ should check food stores before also by acclamation. Motion by gates to- see department heads town, British Guiana and Trinidad: Your LOGS are on the way letting a ship sail. Canty, seconded by Aldrige. to to get laundry and to get white down to you... A few more oldtimers who will be getting the have Engineers notified • when table cloths and napkins for holi­ LOGS soon: Harold J. Fischer of Alabama, Leonard Smith of ship stops loading and unloading, day dinners. Voted to h^ve ship New York State, James L. Andrews of Indiana, Sergio Rivera" carried. Motion by Borden, sec­ fumigated. Good and welfare: onded by Oliver, to have all of Brooklyn, James M. Huguley of Alabama, D. J. Torano of resolved to leave lockers and Stewards Department men paste Boston, Royce L. Lingoni of New Orleans, James Le Blanc of foc'sles clean. Minutes approved names on lockei-s, also carried. New Orleans, Albert Wisoski of Pennsylvania and James Martin, by: Tanski as Ship's Delegate; Motion by Hall, seconded by Jr. of Chicago.. . Brother Harvey Hill just sailed into this snowedCarlson as Deck Delegate; BenBorden, can-ied, to penalize any under town from a recent voyage... Brother Paul Gondzar, who nie Murille as Engine Delegate; 4. 4 4. man who "crossfires" in future is no doubt out on a trip now from New York, just received his and Henry Hence as Stewards SEATRAIN NEW YORK. Dec. meetings. Voted motion by electrician's endorsement and will be studying some more for Delegate. 14—Ship's Delegate. George W. Merchant, second by Aldrige. to a higher rating. Cook, called meeting to order. give no information tOv depart­ ChaiiTnan and seci-etary elected ment heads detrimental to mem­ (names not given). Suggested bers. News Item: Two former troop carriers will be conver­ that department delegates con­ ted to passenger-cargo vessels down in the Gulf at a cost of tact department chiefs to have $1,800,000. The Cherubim has been bought by the Waterman Engine and Deck heads painted. Line and the Albena belongs to Seas Shipping Company... It i t looks like 1948 will be a big year for the membership in re­ HOWARD A. KELLEY. Jan. 25 New Business: Steward asked gards to passenger ships... We recently received a postcard . —Called to order by Bryant. crew to return all soiled line. Additional repairs recommended. from Havana from Brother Joe Pilutis: "I'm back on the SS Ship's Delegate. Chairman 4 4 4 One minute of silence for Broth­ Evangeline and having a good time. Havana is a good sailor's Woodward, by acclamation; Re­ town"... How's the Cuban "New Look," Joe, or doesn't it MONTAUK POINT. Nov. 15— cording Secretary De Parlier. ers lost at sea. Minutes approved make a difference? also by acclamation. No beefs by Cook as Ship's and Stewards Chairman Nicholas L. Mark; reported. New business: Movfed Delegate; J. Walker as Deck Secretary Robert J. Pendergast. by Taylor and passed that Stand­ Delegate; and B- Lessenthier as Most of beefs reported at pre­ vious meeting not yet settled. by at sea clean up me§sroom at Engine Delegate. Here are some oldtimers who may be still shivering out the Motion by Electrician to have time here in New York: D. Jessup, A. Aranciba, G. Viner, L. A. night. Moved by De Parlier and ship fumigated and new mat­ Marsh, H. Di Nicola, J. Canul, T. Murphy, M. Sanchez, P. Falecarried that list of fines be posted tresses and pillows supplied, and meno, J. Pehm, Will Brown, F. Bonefont, T. Wickham, B. Ledo, V and enforced, fines to be 25c for to have gaskets placed in port­ J. Aquiar, I. Nazario, J. Wing, S. Delgado, A. Clausen, T. R. Corfirst offense, 50c for second of­ holes, all to be done before leav­ rell, L. R. Backus, J. Roberts and J. J. Kelley... One of wellfense and $2 from then on. 4 4 4 ing New York, carried. Voted known oldtimers is in town right now with a beard decorating ' Fines to be imposed for a list ROBERT STUART. Nov. 30— motion by Mark that laundi-y be his face against the New York cold weather. He's Brother John of messy and inconsiderate of­ fenses, and money collected to Chairman Joseph Ekland; Secre­ kept locked up and keys be fur­ "Bananas," the New Orleans man. One of his shipmates did the ! go to Brothers in marine hos­ tary W. Doyle. No beefs in the nished to department delegates. best he could (before he shipped serang on the SS Allegheny pitals. Moved by Taylor and departments. Voted a change in Also voted motion by Sparrow to Victory) by saying that Brother John looked like a doctor with "carried to fine performers. One shipping- rules, and voted that have hooks placed inside icebox his beard.-Or just like a sailor, maybe. Is there any story about minute of silence- for Brothers it be passed to membershihp for doors to prevent doors from the beard. Brother John—and the voyage during which your action. Change suggested was swinging when ship rolls. beard camje into evidence? -lost at-;'seat;-'" ••• rliu^r^ CUT imd RUN , - a 1 �Pag* Tm J HE S E AF.ARER S X O G Fziday, Fabruary 13r 1948 IK'- WATERMAN'S MAIDEN CREEK LOADING AT MASINLOC, 'Researcher' Finds Reason Seamen Are Popular Lovers To the Editor: What makes seam.en such great lovers? I have often been asked this by. girls and young women. Quite a few old ones have also made this query of me. After awhile, I began won­ dering myself, and in my travels started to ask the ladies of var­ ious foreign lands just what it is about us that they find so irrestible. After some years of research, during which I interviewed the daughters and -madames of many countries and classes of society, I- have come to several conclu­ sions. ; For one thing, it is the ro­ mance and glamor that is at- Taking chrome ore from small railroad cars. Waterman's Maiden Creek rests at a dock in Masinloc. Rapidly becoming a "milk run," to Waterman ships, Masinloc has one of the world's largest deposits of chrome ore. Picture was taken during December trip. AH, ME CURLY LOCKS AND (30MANTIC SPIRIT} Bishop Succumbs To Desire For Voyage; Favors Establishment Of Defense Fund some tough fights and glorious as a resolution the first time I victories during the time I've get to a meeting. The last time yours truly had been inactive. It is a well-known fact that anything to say, I told you to seamen q.uite often run afoul GIVES WARNING hold the line, perhaps I would of the law. Sometimes wilfully sail again some day. Of course, A warning in spite of our vic­ —but sometimes not. At present some of you will say: "Just an­ tories: What we have gained is there is a case involving two of going to be hard to hold in the our members in a manslaughter other vacation sailor." future. The campaign against rap in British Guiana. It's hard Some know differently, as 20 gashounds and performers has for me to say, or anyone of us, or 25 years a^o, I was pretty been wonderful but vigilance except those who witnessed the steady in spite of all the things should not be relaxed. Those proceedings, to say whether this seamen had to take in those characters have no place in your rap is bum or good. midst, I am not a temperance , dciys. GETTING RUBBED advocate by a long shot. I can By the time you read this El •! Chips will probably have hit get as loaded as the next one, However, from the articles I New Orleans and shipped on Jjut ther&ris a time and place for have read it seems to me that ; something ruiming south of the everything. You have plenty of these men are getting the dirty border-r-we hope at least as far time in which to enjoy these end of the stick! I happen to as Santos, or if we're lucky, pleasm-es. When you're on the know Ralph Youtzy and when I job, be there! knew him he had the makings of B. A. a good seaman that would have The contracts under which you I hit the beach in May 1946 been a credit to the organization. are now working are the best the ' and opened under the shingle This leads up to my idea. industry has ever known. Al­ I "General Contractor." I enjoyed ways remember that it takes two These men are without funds av fair run of business, hav­ to make a contract and any con­ for their defense. It is my sug­ ing had a fluctuating payroll —^up and down. My average has tract imposes certain obligations gestion that a defense fund be been five men. But believe it or on both parties. Some guys, started and that a committee at not, being in business isn't all however, forget after a few headquarters be elected from pleasure. Incidentally, I've lost drinks that you are obligated. those stationed there to adminis­ money and one satisfaction is You get the innane idea that all ter the fund. This fund need thai I don't owe Uncle anything obligations should revert to your not be an assessment. Most of elected officials who signed the us are in the habit of donating this year. contract. to the LOG at the payoff. We SEES BID could double the amount and put SUGGESTS FUND it in two packages, fo! which re­ A'couple of weeks ago, reading in toy newly-arrived LOG tmder This is wrong. They only ceipts could be issued. a New Orleans dateline, and signed as your representatives. FOR DEFENSE written by none other than the Actually you and your shipmates Bull of the Pampas himself, was are the parties to the contract. The committee would have'the an invitation to hit there during The motto of every Seafarer right to decide on the merits of the holidays. I got to thinking: should be: My shipmates and I a case, as to whether or not it deserved a defense. Think of there's little on the books for the are the Union. We are the strongest, most how much a fund you could soon coming months and damn my old bones ache from this cold. democratic organization of work­ raise if every man donated 50 The idea to close for a couple men in the world. Our represen­ cents at each payoff. of months won out; am leaving tatives do the bidding of us—^the My resolution when presented here the last of December in the majority through the democratic will contain a definite plan for hope I get something for the process of free elections and un­ organization and administration biased meetings, where the wel­ spots I recall from the past. My Union book and papers fare of all is freely discussed. It. of such a fund. Please give it have been kept in order, which is .our duty to live up to our your consideration when it comes signed contracts. in itself pays off eventually. up to a vote. I shall try to pre­ Now a subject which comes In spite of the rush I've been sent it at the next meeting in in, I've always had time to read under good and welfare. Would New Orleans. my LOG. At intervals I've con­ like to have you study these Ira E. Bishop tributed my comments. Let me recommendations, because it is S^abain New Jersey say here that there have been my intention to present them To the Editor: i; f tached to a sailor. Women have always been suckers for vaga­ bonds. We are adventurers — bronzed, curly-headed doers of deeds and darers of life. Our laughing eyes have seen the sights of. many lands, our merry voices hold echoes of gay songs under sunny skies, and of sweet whisperings under starry ones. WORRILESS WAYFARER The breezy, happy-go-lucky personality of a sailor holds great charm for the girls. He is interested only in good times, and is not loaded down with the humdrum worries that often make landsmen so dull. Gay and generous, his happy heai't and love of fun make him boyish and lovable to all the ladies. Also the fact that he is never around very long makes his company seem attractive. A woman never has time to get tired of him. She doesn't get a chance to find him monotonous.Landlubbers are around all the! time, sometimes inconveniently, jand after awhile a girl finds the same old faces boring. But your sailor is here and gone. A smile, a kiss^ a hug, and he must leave with the dawn.. He has to be a fast operator in order to get anywhere at all. This goes especially for tankermen. When you have only twelve hours in every port, you get your loving down to a science. The Australian girls, whose partiality for us is well known, all agree that the experience we • have had with the women of many races and countries has taught us all the tricks and secrets of arousing a girl's love and affection. , One damsel asked me if I had ever been kissed by Jerry Jen-. sen. Regretfully, I answered no.. However, I saw her point. HONGKONG AUTHORITY On the other hand, Hongkong Mary once told me that the long periods we spend at sea; eating and sleeping regularly, buiTd us up so that we make the home town boys look like sissies. I guess it is logical that the time we spend resting up should im­ prove our talents for the next time we hit port. Our reputation is partly re­ sponsible too. Girls have heard so much about sailors that they are all eager to find out -just what we have got. Then, when they find out, they always come back for more. Once a girl has loved a sailor she will never love anyone else. If I ever have a daughter I'llraise the kid in Kansas. How •. ever, that wouldn't be safe with , some- oi' these boxcar sailors. Still, if she keeps away from. Johnny Epton, .she'll be safe. •M SAILOR'S LOVE The girl that I'm in loVfe with Has diamonds in her eyes. The dew of roses on her lips And the smile of Irish skies. If you think the morn has beauty. You have never seen her face: The stars that dance on summer's eve Beside her have no grace. She lets me hold her in my arms And all her charms adore; I can hardly wait till we hit port To see her just once more. Last time she wtis in Rio. Before that. Old Shanghai. Capetown. Sydney. Naples^— I'll love her till I die. • 'J « I LET'S SEE-WHOCX) I CALL NOW? St«!|mboat O'Dpyle �7" T ^.•.••••5=;-trr THE SEAFARERS Friday, February 13, 1948 LOG TAKING BUNKERS AT BAHREIN ISLAND Cape Junction Cooks, MM Made Trip Enjoyable To All Got A Story? Send It in! The minutes of a meeting held aboard an SlU ship recently con­ tained a request which we would like to see granted. However, we must rely upon the membership's response to do so. The crew, under Good and Welfare, suggested that the SEA­ FARERS LOG devote two pages in the LOG to cheerful news, praise of men and crews and in­ teresting experiences instead of moans, groans and beefs. Well, we still want to hear froni Seafarers who have beefs —they serve a good purpose— In Ihe course of the Steel Flyer's trip to the Near East she pauses for refueling at Bahrein Island. Bronzed Seafarers in the rear are Pat Thiff and Ted Filipow. Shoreside. by the hose, are Joe Julian and Tom Trainer. Call For Topside Confabs To the Editor: We the unlicensed personnel aboai-d the SS Simmons Victory tirge our officials in all ports to attend one or more meetings of the MM&P and the MEBA to stress the point of cooperation. We believe that a representa­ tive of each department, both licensed and unlicensed person­ nel, could accomplish much more if we worked together as one instead of bucking one another. It would eliminate the friction that usually exists between th^ two, not only in major beefs but in minor ones as well, such as stores, slopchest and so forth. Our belief is that there is sup­ posed to be a Delegate of the Deck and Engine Department li­ censed personnel. But as yet we have very seldom seen a situa­ tion where we have worked as a unit, as should be to insure our conditions today and meet problems which may arise to­ morrow. We are for the cooperation of all unions. Crew of the SS Simmons Victory I but as the crew mentioned cheerful news' is just as inter­ esting and we'd like to print more of it. That's where you come in. Something unusual is always happening to seamen and crews wherever they drop the anchor. That incident ashore in the last port gave the whole gSng a laugh. It'll probably meter a guffaw or two in the LOG. In the words of the big ad­ vertising outfits: Don't hide your light under a basket. Just give us the details, pic­ tures, too, if possible, and we'll do the rest. The address is: SEA­ FARERS LOG, 51 Beaver St., New York 4, N. Y. Log-A -Rhythms Page Eleven To the Editor: These are a few lines to tell you of our recent trip aboard the SS Cape Junction which was better than expected. dy of the fellows off the Cape Junction. Regards to Nick in Pittsburgh; to Dutch in Philly; to Frank in Virginia; to Barney in St. Louis; and to Hank on the SS Cape Junction. We had a swell crew including a good bunch of Cooks. I'm sure Elaine Maxazzani that everyone aboard the Cape P.P.S.: Enclosed you will find Junction agrees with me when I .say that no other ship afloat picture of Elaine. ever had a crew mess like we (Ed. note: We found same.) had. Augie Rivera kept that mess hall as clean as a hospital's kit­ chen. He'd have ashtrays handy for us during coffee time. Ships nowadays don't only need a good fellow worker, they also need a good Messman and good Cooks. Ours were exceptionally good and clean—and always on the ball. Now don't ask who your Messman is before you sign on, be­ cause the companies won't like that. But if that happens, I'm sure there'll be only one ship moving out of New York. All kidding aside, if we had more Messmen like Augie sail­ ing we'd all be in a sailing paradise. So I regret to inform you that Augie is going to retire after this trip. He now has his citi­ zenship papers. Rickey P.S.: This letter was actually penned by me, a girl by the name of Elaine, who is the bud­ Wants The LOG To Go To Top* And Relatives • To the Editor: 'l My brothers-in-law read the LOG regularly and so does my father. The "Old Man" is too old to go to sea and my bro-' thers-in-law prefer being with their families. One of my brothers-in-law and Pop can't come to the house very often so they usually fall be­ hind in their reading of the LOG. They have asked me to see if it could be sent to their homes. Their addresses are en­ closed. My brother-in-law is a mem­ ber of the musicians' union and my father was a longshoreman and unioif member. Michael F. Thornton (Ed. Note: They'll soon be enjoying the LOG at their own fireside.) ' The Man Who Stood Alone By L. J. MCLAUGHLIN The messroom light' shone a lonely light and the beer was flowing free As "Silent Bill" supped at his drink with a stranger of six-foot three. And the stranger talked and Bill drank on, as the river craft passed by. And Calcutta clocks chinked the hour of eight . with a Ibw foreboding sigh. Then the table crashed neath the stranger's hand and his voice rose to a roar "The richest man who's beholden," he cried, "is the man who is really poor." And his voice rang on: "I owe no one and need no help at all And in living or loving or fighting my way I'll win or else I'll fall. "But worry not, my fat drunk friend. The man is not around Who can put the man who stands apart for tv/o seconds to the ground." • . He scowled at Bill, and Bill spoke low: «"So...the man who stands apart." "Why, I'll take your rotten hull adrift and see what makes it start." And then Re smiled, and then he said: "One drink to you and me," But the smile thai lined his weathered face was no pretty sight to see. And two glasses dropped and two chairs scraped and two men got up to fight. Yes, a sane man hit a table, but the man who got up was mad. The stranger swung—his fist drew blood; Bill's cheek turned liquid red And Bill spat out. through torn lips, "We'll fight til one is dead." A table built of spruce served mankind on the seas But virgin wood or mothers' sons are oft cut down as trees. And up and down and round about they fought and didn't slack And every chair in the messroom there soon had a broken back. And both, though cut both line and true and fashioned smooth and level. Will sometimes live for a second's time and turn unto the Devil. The clock struck nine and its plaintive ehjmes sung out from its lonely tower And two men swayed, their strength nigh gone, they'd fought hard for an hour. The stranger looked—the stranger was as an animal at bay— His body sagged, it straightened, and his arms began to flay. And blood was common now but neither had shown his best And the stranger grinned in a gruesome way and said: "Hell. chum, let's rest." A madman's arms about him, he spun like a top And his head hit on the bulkhead with a dull disgusting flop. Two men sat and two men drank and neither said a word And the Indian night softly ruffled her wings like a glorious Paradise bird. And two men rose and each praised each, a compliment none could sense. For they rose as one and squared away their action eloquence. First one went down, then thb other too. and they mixed both blood and sweat. And the lowered clock and the running sands grimly kept tbeir check. And the towered clock on its lofty perch kept its eye on man and heaven And t'wo brawling men in a rusty scow couldn't hear it strike eleven. For the stranger had a bloody eye and a nose that was no more And Bill's face showed the pain that comes to a man yrith, a broken jaw. The deckhead draped with 'baccy smoke and the lights seemed shiny blue And the stale beer smelled but past it all the blood lust drifted through. They neither asked for quarter for each knew that none was there And though fear had them sick they kept their fighting fair. And two men sat there, eye to eye, , then the stranger whispered: "Right," Then Bill took a blow on the shoulder and stumbled—his jaw hit bad; ^ They found them both together, one dying, one in faint. And the stranger writhed in anguish at this alien restraint. The priest who tended over him murmured of his mother; The priest was scored. "I'll leave my creed. First attend my brother." His brother Bill sobbed and mumbled low through bloody foam But he left his creed behind him in a loud triumphant tone: "I'll fight until the world will own that I'm the man who stands alone And at my time let it be known. I'll go to heaven or hell—alone/* • Ills- �Vag* .Twelw iW THE SEAFARERS LOG Priest, Passemger On Wesleyan Victory, Calls Crewmembers 'Finest Men Ever Met' nMaif, Fabrtw^^ 194a THE-MEN OF THE MIRABEAV B. LAMAR To Ihe Editor: she was still alive, 1 could still sented with an envelope ad­ hope. A few fnore days passed Needleless to say, criticism is and 1 sent another wirejaegging dressed to me and my family. Upon opening it found $182 and always plentiful, faults are my mother to keep up the fight a letter which read: usually published all over the as 1 would soon be there." CREW'S SENTIMENTS front pages of papers and too often kindness, good deeds and 1 shortly received an answer "We, the oflFicers and crewthe very other nice things in life telling me that she was in -great members of the SS Wesleyan are kept in the background or distress—still 1 didn't lose hope. Victory wish to express our The crew and all on board heartfeit sympathy to you and completely hidden. • Seamen are often looked down were sympathetic with me. More to the members of your family upon as rough, tough and what­ than that they were planning to in your bereavement. We kindly not. I've seen their faults and aid me. Nothing could be -done request you to accept this small > failings, but behind all these, I while out at sea but they, were token of friendship from all determined that just as soon as ! saw much more. hands aboard the SS Wesleyan we hit American soil they would Victory." I saw hearts—hearts of gold— fly me home at their expense. kind and even loving hearts, the They were that anxious tha% 1 The hospitality and kindness of these men was, to use the^ kind that force one to exclaim: see my mother. modern expression, "out of this • "Would to God there were many My mother's birthday, her 8^nd world," and even though 1 have • more'like them." would be July 16, so on July 15 been prevented by force of cir­ / Now, I can hear you say, 1 wired her wishing her a happy cumstances from expressing my "What's this fellow driving at?" birthday and assured her that gratitude publicly and sooner, Well I am a Catholic priest who I'd see her in a few days.' want to say that my gratitude, has spent eleven years in Africa. far from decreasing, has in­ RACE LOST Just as my home leave was due, creased to such a degree that ; I received word that my mother She received the wire on July words are incapable of express­ was dying in America. 15 and at 2 P.M. the next day ing adequately how 1 really feel 1 received a wire from my sister towards the finest group of men RACE ON saying, 'Our Blessed Mother took 1 ever met. I tried to make arrangements SINCERE THANKS for sailing and succeeded in gaining passage on the SS Wes­ Before closing, I want to ex­ leyan Victory which sailed from tend in a very special way my Tanga, British West Africa, in sincere thanks to the Chief Mate, Jime 1947. The race against Mr. Walter Christiansen, who death was on, but no one aboard took me under his wing. He knew it but myself. ' must have realized better than I Shortly before arriving in how really perples^ 1 was for Durban, a young seaman ap­ he would not aUow me to even proached me one day and handed think for myself, much less pay for myself. me an envelope containing money. "What's this," 1 asked 1 would like to extend my very him. sincere gratitude to all who were this trip, and to the Robin Line "Father," he said, "We know you do not work for a salary mother peacefully today—funeral so-kind and generous to me on for all the trouble they took in and we want you to accept this. upon arrival." In other words, we like you and The race was over and 1 had m^ interest. 1 am a member of the congre­ want you to take it." lost. gation of the Holy Ghost and The gift amounted to $12.50. It is needless to describe, my have the vow of poverty, conse­ Word soon passed around among feelings as the Lutheran minister quently, 1 shall never be in -a the crew and those who had not aboard handed me the telegram position to show my gratitude in been asked to contribute (mainly bearing the unwelcome news, the a material way, but 1 will always non-Catholics) felt offended be­ minister, Mr. Ray Cunningham, do all 1 can to show it where it cause they had wished to give just returning to America, was will count most—before God. , something. very kind to me as he had been S. J. Delaney, B>S. Sp., since we started our voyage Holy Ghost Missionary College, ALL WITH HIM home. Cornwell Heights, Pa. As the days passed, my anxiety The crew was determined that, for my mother grew. It was not although 1 had lost the race long before the crew, from the against death, 1 must get home Wants LOG For Pop Captain on down, was with me for the funeral. The Robin Line To the Editor: hoping 1 would arrive in time. agents, too, were anxious for me Every time I come home, my lihe port of Seira alone was to attend the funeral, for as soon father wants to know all, about unkind for, due to poor dock as we arrived at St. John, New our Union and its activities,'-and the Immigration 1 can never seem to tell Him space, we were forced to remain Brimswick, passed me through very quickly. enough. 1-wonder if he- could be fifteen days longer. put on the mailing list of ,the No word of my mother's condi^ - Nothing was left undone. LCXl so that he xould find " but tioi^ was received when we hit Robin Line had anticipated first hand what goes on. Capetown so 1 wired home. A everything even before we had His address is: Bruce Ligon, wire came stating that she iiad docked at St. John. • 1328 South Cherry Street, Ada, had a bad week. A few minutes before leaving Oklahoma. rThere was little consolation in the ship, I was called to the Bruce Ligon, Jr. (SUP) this; news but nevertheless, since Chief Steward's office and pre(Ed. Notet .Wm. do.) J 1 Three fine pictures of the Mirabeau B. Lamar's three De­ partments as submitted to the LOG by Baltimore Patrolman Ben Lawson. The report accompanying the photos stated the ship had a fine trip, good skipper and tip-top crew. The Engine D^rtment, above, constitutes, left to rightRaymond Dolese, Clarence Marcel, Conrad Hoffner, D. Kidias and John Favalora, In front are Arthur Apiki and William Thomas. ' " ' ^T V ^ Keeping things smooth in the Deck Deartment were, left to right—Joseph Huber, OS: Chadbourne Gait, Deck Main­ tenance; James Smith, AB; William Gregel, OS, and Ewing Rihn, AB. Holding the ring are Thomas Freeman, Bosun and Morris Roset, OS. ^farer Washed Overboard And Back, Thanks Crewmen •fo the Editor: Tjhese are merely words on paper, but 1 would be very grateful if you would print them so that all concerned will know of my deepest appreciation. Franz Tompkins of New York and 1 were washed overboard and injured on January 6 while removing the after ventilators and re­ placing them with wooden plugs. (Brother Hoyle • is the Seafarer who was washed overboard from the John Gibbons and was swept right back aboard ship. Tompkins was rescued by the fast thinking of the crew. Story was in Jan. 30, LOG.) ,1 would like to thank once again Captain Ed­ ward Foster for his wonderful seamanship and courage and his fast thinking at the time of emergency. It was his backing of, the Gibbons full astern in a storm that saved the life of my shiomate. - My thanks also to our Bosun'William Candler for his foresight, plus the %peed of Bruce Riggiei AB; Pete Pierprinski and Lefty Weilel-for bend­ ing lines onto the rings and getting them' over the side in quick time, all of which were im­ portant in the life saving. 1 am gratefully indebted to-our Chief Steward Maurice Burnstine who did so much along with the Purser to make the-remaining days of the trip comfortable. 1 am happy to report that 1 wiU be leaving for the States soon and hope tg be shipmates again with each and every one of the crew that was so good to me. ' Jimmie Hoyl» Royal Cornwall Infirmary Falmouth, ^England A snappy looking Stewards Department reads, left,.to ' right—Clarence Carte, Chief Cook; V. Dotte, Night Cook and Baker, and Phido Doux, Third Cook. The three men in front are Cruz S., Messman; Bryant C., Mess, and Mayo, Pantryman. �Friday. Februarr 13, 1948 Be A Good Shipmate T H B SE AS ARERS LOG The SIU will soon have available for distribution to the membership copies of a new booklet entitled, "Seafarers Organizers' Handbook." It is also being published in the LOG with the second installment appearing cn this page. Further installments will appear in subsequent issues. Aboard ship, never make the mistake of talking too much. If you do ^i^ou'll gain the rep of being a windy guy, strictly to be avoided. In any event, your value as an Organizer will be completely finished, and much valuable time and effort will have been wasted. On the other hand' don't be a hermit or the type of grumpy sourpuss who comes off watch, hits the Be Logical — Use Facts sack immediately and never speaks to anyone. Ignore It is understood that you are aboard to talk SlU the crew and they will surely ignore you and you at every opportunity, but don't overdo it to the ex­ will never be consulted in any discussion concerning tent of boring your listeners by bending their ear crew's beefs. every second of the day. Remember, even too much Just be yourself. Live aboard in a normal manner, ice cream is too much! and everyone will regard you as a good shipmate to You can explain to the unorganized men that the sail with. SIU is organizing all unorganized seamen on one sim­ They say talk is cheap but it can be pretty expen­ ple point. They can get better ^ages, working and living conditions and job security by joining the SIU and becoming active members in our fight to improve the conditions of all seamen afloat or ashore. Above all, be logical in your discussion of the SIU's type of Unionism. Talk plain unvarnished facts. They can't be disputed. The average seamen doesn't like the "super-duper," allegedly militant type of blowhard who doesn't know what he is talking about, who foams at the mouth as though he were on a soap­ box. It is extremely important that you give Uie unor­ ganized men a chance to talk and ask questions. Let them do most of the talking after you've broken the sive to us. Don't be the sort of wise guy who pre- ice and you can supply the correct answers. Don't - tends to know all the answers. No one is that good. brag when you talk about the SIU. Use cold facts and figures, that's what counts. These Brother. You'll only turn the men against you— facts will speak for themselves. and us! ' Remember this bit of advice—a poor listener can Don't bring any liquid refreshments aboard ship, although it's okay to go ashore and have a few with often be aroused by a few direct questions. To back up any statement you may make, break the boys if you are off watch. While you are with out your SIU contracts and compare them with the them, don't .try to gain the rep of being a freeloader or a gashound. Take things on the slow bell. Don't borrow any money and don't lend any. Don't start or get into any card or crap games. If you lose, it's no good. If you win, there, might be some sore losers or some who can't afford to lose. In the long run we'll be the losers. In foRpign ports, remember your shipmates want to go ashore as much as you do, so don't miss or be late for any watches. Don't be a prankster or a practical joker. Don't "clique up" with any group. Meet everyone on the same level and treat them all on the square. non-union conditions aboard unorganized ships—the Think twice before you talk. Don't make any state­ ship you are on. Conditions under an SIU are so far ahead of unor­ ments that you can't hack up with documentary proof. ganized conditions that they will present a strong No matter how right you may be—don't get into unanswerable argument. Show him your pay vouchers any fights for any reason whatsoever. from SIU ships and don't forget to point out the OT In short, treat your shipmates as you would want you received for work which men on non-union ships to be treated yourself. do for glory! Be yourself. Use every issue of the" LOG. There is always some­ thing important in it to back you up. Use our pam­ Various Types of Organizers phlets and other literature. Brothers, YOU must be up on your facts and -fig­ You can be a lousy Organizer, or a good one. It's ures. Study the organizational material you wiU re­ just as easy to be the latter as the former. There are two types of Organizers that are strictly ceive from time to time. If you don't know thas score, how are you going of no value to us. Avoid being their type as you to show unorganized -men the light of unionism, SlU would avoid working OT for glory! style? One is the guy who goes aboard and tips his mitt You must be up on the facts. Be on the ball! That's right away: MISTER SIU! He lets everyone aboard, important to you, and to us! including the shoreside watchman, know what he Enthusiasm plays a real part in your presentation, is and what he is going to do—or else! He'll last and real enthusiasm—easily distinguished from the just as long as it takes for the company to get a phony—can only come from a man who is sincerely replacement. The other is the stiong, silent Gary Cooper type and honestly convinced of the truth of tlie statements who goes aboard, rides the ship for a year and never he is making, and really knows what he is talking lets anyone know who he is or what he believes in. about! In fact, after he rides the rust bucket for a year, Your SIU Contract — The Convincer ; most of the crew never even discover his name! ^Your SIU contract is one of the best organizing A good Organizer takes neither course. He chooses the middle of the road and keeps her "steacty- as convincers in your kit. Show it to the unorganized men and show them how their comparative condi­ she goes." After gaining the respect of the crew by doing your tions will be greatly improved imder an SIU contract. Men aboard non-union ships get damn little over­ job jvell, being a good shipmate, and never throwing time. What little they get looks big only under a your weight ciround they'll pay strict attention ,to what you say, so be very careful of what you do say powerful magnifying glass. Your contract provisions covering the payment of - and do! Here is an approach we would suggest. Before OT should prove an eyeopener to these men. Back i leading up to the subject of the SIU, it would be this up by showing them the OT you collected on well to first mentally note all the "beefs" on hand recent pay vouchers on SIU ships. With the high cost of living these men certainly . then point out the advantages of being Organized to combat these beefs. From that point you can go could put the extrk money they would receive by right into a general comparative discussion of the joining om- Union and sailing the SIU way to good use. SIU and its contracts and policies. The cost of living is so bad that a seaman's wife The pamphlet "Listen Tankermen" will help you doesn't get far with a buck when she goes to _the show the tremendous job advantages and job security , and benefits that come from rotary shipping, ship­ corner grocery. When the kids need shoes—or when. you meet the ping off the board and a Union Hiring Hall—which right girl and want to settle down—^that extra earn­ ji, unorganized seamen do not have. If you follow this procedure, you are into the ing power and job security which a SIU contract, has to offer.. . sure looks, good! subject of the SIU ahftost-before you-know Pago Thirlooa One of the most powerful ways of pointing out the benefits of the OT clause in our contract is—every time you see a man doing a job for which he wouldreceive overtime on a SIU ship—break out^ your contract and show him the advantages of being a member of the SIU. If the question of the NMU is brought up, show the difference between our working agreements— which appear in a later section of this handbook. Our poorest agreement is better than their best agreement! SIU — A Democratic Union Don't forget to stress, in your, discussions, the complete democracy of the SIU and their meetings. In the entire U.S.A. there are mighty few Unions which practice SIU democracy in electing Chairman, Secretary and Reading Clerk from the floor of each meeting from the rank and file! How different this is from other Unions! MostUnions have their meetings run from the platform by their elected officials with very little rank and file participation. They thrive by keeping their mem­ bership in the dark and heaven help the poor member who asks the wrong question or dares to voice an independent opinion! In the SIU you can blow your cork or take any position on any question at any of our meetings, and you will be granted the courtesy of the floor at any time. That is only one of the points which make tlie SIU the strong democratic Union that it is. We don't merely preach democracy as others do we practice it, we live it, every day and at every meeting. Tell these men how our trial committees, finance committee, auditing committee, and other regular and special committees are elected from the floor at SIU membership meetings. Don't forget to point out that these committees are not only composed of rank and file member, but that they are also run free from any interference or coercion from the officials. That, Brothers, is SIU democracy in action! Make it very clear that we have no political tieups with any political parties or organizations and, further, that we have no use for them. Time after time we've led the way in bitterly exposing their rule-or-ruin activity on the waterfront. Your SIU Constitution is also a good point to ex­ plain to imorganized seamen. The provisions of the Constitution show how democratically the Seafarers is run and reveal how little control by the officials is actually exercised. Read your constitution through several times and mark those points in it which best illustrates 1-ank and file control of the Union. There are so many that it will be easy! In back of this handbook there are two charts which should be quite helpful to you in demonstrating how the SIU functions and its outside affiliations. One of the charts illustrates the structure of the SIU, its various districts, and how the seaman on a ship is represented, shoreside, in his beef. The other plainly shows the SIU's affiliation with the AFL, the AFL Maritime Trade departments and the other AFL Unions. It's very important to remember that you must know the Seafarers structure, contracts, and constitu­ tion if you are going to talk to others about their good points. In your spare time go through all the material in your kit and aU the additional material the shoreside Oi-ganizer sends you and mark off those spots which should prove of special interest to the average unor­ ganized seaman. In that way you will have little difficulty in finding these parts when you want to refer to them. Sometimes the men you are talking to wiU lose interest or lose patience and walk away, if you keep him waiting half an hour until you find the right part in the contract or Constitution to prove what you are trying to explain to them. The best way to teU the men—and to sell the men— on the good points of the SIU is to know the score thoroughly yourself. Study the pamphlet on how to conduct a meeting. You will find it extremely helpful and informative. Know your rules of order! It's your Union that you are building. Brother... but" don't think that you are alone in your work. You have 8 million shoredde AFL mea^rs behind youl �Page Fourteen I: S";-- TH E S E A F A R E R S LOG Friday, February J3, 1948 Seafarers Opposes Transfer Of US Ships those 500 ships. It is a well labor. All these goods will be West, .which dropped nearly 2,- exporting of agricultural or other known fact that European coun­ manufactured by American la­ 000 jobs in the final quarter of products, provision shall be made At Ihe outset, I want to make tries, unless in an extreme em­ bor under American living stan­ 1947. that such products shall be CAR­ it perfectly cl sar that the Sea­ ergency, never repair any ves­ dards. Yet under the Marshall For the information of Con­ RIED EXCLUSIVELY IN VES­ farers Internaiional Union sup­ sels in American yards. Plan seamen will be/"replaced gress, in 1938 the European Re­ SELS OF THE UNITED STATES ports the general principles of There will also be thousands by cheap foreign labor. This pol­ covery Program nations had 51 unless, as to any or all of such Ihe Marshall Plan and recog­ of other people affected and un­ icy is inconsistent, to say the ships in the trans-Pacific routes products, the Shipping Board Bu­ nizes the need for taking every employed if these 500 ships are least. between U. S. continental ports reau, after investigation, shall reasonable step to rehabilitate transferred to European flags. Ill—TRANSFERS OF AMERI­ and Far East ports, Cl\ina, the certify to the Reconstruction Fi­ the nations of Europe. Lots of Ameidcan citizens em­ CAN SHIPS FOR TRANS­ Netherlands, Australia, and the nance Corporation or any other However, on behalf of the sea­ ployed in servicing these ships, PORT OF RELIEF CAR­ East Indies. In 1947 these same instrumentality of the Govern­ men affiliated with the American office forces, and ship-chandlers, GOES ARE UNNECESSARY nations had 124 ships. These ment that vessels of the United Federation of Labor, we are de- merchants, etc., who store up FOR EUROPEAN REHABI­ figures came from an examina­ States- are not available in suffi-^ . finitely and utterly opposed to American ships will be definitely LITATION tion of advertised services of the cient numbers, or in sufficient that phase of the#^arshall Plan affected by this proposal. When Congress is considering 17 lines of these nations, so it tonnage capacity, or on necessary drafted and submitted by the II—TRANSFERS DISCRIMIN­ the proposed European Recovery can well be seen that the Euro­ sailing schedule, or at reasonable, §tate Department, dealing with' ATE AGAINST MARITIME Program dealing with Marine pean countries, beneficiaries un­ rates. , M^'ine Transport, which pro­ "Approved, March 26, 1934." LABOR Transport under Chapter J of der the Marshall Plan, he /e poses the selling of 200 Ameri­ Consequently the proposals in According to the Marshall the Marshall Plan, which rec­ plenty of ships to spare and are can ships outright to European the Marshall Plan dealing with'^' Plan as drafted by the State ommends the allocation of 500 faring very well in other trade countries and the chartering of shipping are in direct contrast to routes, handling commerce be­ Department, the main purpose American ships to Europe, it 300 American ships to foreign already established American tween the United States and would be well to determine of transferring these vessels nations—a total of 500 American policy passed by Congress. other countries outside their own whether this is needed in order would be to save some money ships to foreign nations—a to­ VI—MERCHANT MARINE ACT, by using cheaper foreign crews. to carry the relief cargoes be­ home 'trade. tal of 500 American ships which 1938 — DECLARATION OF According to the figures of the cause of thesfr-countries not hav­ IV—TRANSFERS WILL AID amounts to a total tonnage of POLICY ing enough tonnage themselves EUROPEAN NATIONS TO architects of the Marshall Plan 5 million. "SECTION 101. It is necessary BETTER JHEIR POSITION which are not substantiated by in which to carry the cai-goes Our reasons for opposing this for the national defense and de­ or whether the 16 relief nations IN OTHER TRADE ROUTES facts, this proposal will save 500 phase of the Plan are as follows: AT THE EXPENSE OF THE velopment of its foreign and million dollars in the span of themselves are more interestec domestic commerce that the I—TRANSFERS WOULD CAU^E four years due to the hauling of and concerned in maintaining a UNITED STATES United States shall have a mer­ WIDESPREAD UNEMPLOY­ relief cargoes in foreign ships. A strong position in other and more It has already been shown that chantmarine (a) sufficient to remunerative trade routes and MENT AMONG SEAMEN more factual figure is that it the European countries are al­ carrv its domestic water-borne in building a strong competitive These proposed, transfers would vill possibly save the European ready handling over half the U. commerce and a substantial por­ position for the future. not actually mean taking SCO Recovery Program 200 million S. foreign commerce in trade tion of the water-borne export It appears to us they are more routes, not including the relief American ships out of the re­ dollars at the best. and import foreign commerce of interested in the latter than they serve fleet. It would simply It costs approximately 100,000 cargo routes between the United the United States and to provide mean 500 American ships now dollars more a year to operate are in transporting relief and States and their own countries. shipping service on all routes es­ being operated by American an American Liberty with Am­ recovery cargoes to their own If is a fact that no addition of crews would be transferred to erican crews, under American shores. We say this for the fol­ ships are needed to haul relief sential for maintaining the flow foreign flags and foreign crews. conditions, than it does to op­ lowing reason. There is at the cargoes. It will mean that of such domestic and foreign It would mean that 25,000 or erate the same type of vessel present time adequate and suf­ placing 500 American ships in water-borne commerce at all • more American seamen would with foreign crews under Euro­ ficient world tonnage to take the North Atlantic under foreign times, (b) capable of serving as hit the beach and be unem­ pean conditions. This is largely care of all shipping needs on a flag operation will obviously re­ a naval and military auxiliary in time of war or national emer­ ployed. due to some of the slave condi­ world-wide scale and to handle lease 500 other foreign flag ships gency, (c) owned and operated all the cargo movements. As a This is inconceivable in view tions that still exist for seamen in that trade for operation in under the United States flag by mcttter of fact, American ship of the fact that hardly any sailing under foreign flags. more lucrative trade routes in operators in the past six months competition with American ships. citizens of the United States in­ other American industry in com­ However, it should be under­ sofar as may be practicable, and petition with foreign industries stood that vessels transpor^g have returned to the Maritime The present dry cargo fleets of has suffered such a postwar un­ such recovery cargoes com^e Commission 306 chartered dry these European nations already (d) composed of the best-equip­ employment drop. It is hard to for the business at world market cargo vessels because of lack of are equal to the 1938 tonnage. In ped, safest, and most suitable types of vessels, constructed in understand that an industry like rates, and whether they be Am­ cargo. 1938 these countries had 36.067 the United States and manned According to figures by the million dwt. tons. At the end of ."hipping, so important to our na­ erican or foreign they charge tional economy and defense, the same level of freight rates Harriman Committee, it is esti­ 1947 they had 32.02 million dwt. with a trained and efficient citi­ should be asked to take a fur­ for their services. Inasmuch as mated that even if the full Mar­ tons. Their construction program zen personnel. It is hereby de­ clared to be the policy of the ther employment drop. it is contemplated that the Euro­ shall program is adopted, the is 8.069 million dwt. tons with United States to foster the deIt further means that the Am­ pean Recovery Program shall United States will not ship as 4.5 million dwt. tons actually un- ,^,elopment and encourage the erican seamen would face more supply dollar credits to cover many relief cargoes and goods der construction. These figures maintenance of such a merchant imemployment than they already transportation as well as sup­ to the 16 European Recovery show definitely that the Euro­ marine." Program nations in 1948 as they have, which would result in fur­ plying of the commodities, the pean countries are already on The above policy is the law of ther unemployment insurance gross cost will be similar iid in 1947. Their estimate was the pre-war level in the amount the United States and no doubt hat we shipped $6.22 billion in amounting to millions of dollars whether transported upon a U.S of dry cargo tonnage. before this law was passed it . which would have to be paid to ship or a ship of the participat- Soods in 1947 against $6.1- bilIt is our opinion that imder the was thoroughly gone into. estimated for 1948. American seamen who find them­ ing nations. The only possible proposed Marshall Plan this na­ * • * selves without work. It is not only true that there tion would finance these Euro­ saving is in. the lower operating Under the proposed Marshall It > further means that from a costs of the foreign ship due to is a surplus of shipping service pean shipowners and set them up Plan it appears that this very imdefense standpoint, these added cheap foreign labor and in the now available to haul any am­ in competitive trades at an adnamolY. the nai : 25,000 unemployed American use of foreign currency in pay­ ount of relief cargoes* but the vantage against American ships j^is country, is fe seamen would eventually have ing for the services of such cheap 16 relief nations themselves are and this, we contend, is not re- forgotten. We know that if devoting a great majority of habilitating the wartom coun­ to attempt to get work else­ labor. these 500 ships are transferred to in tries of Europe. where which would mean that The benficlaries of these par­ their own merchant fleets foreign flags, we will inunedi- in the case of an emergency ticular savings will be the for­ other trade routes. According to V—^TRANSFERS WOULD ately endanger the national dethere would not be enough eign shipowners because no the figures by the U. S. Mari­ BE CONTRARY TO POLICY fense system of this country and • qualified and active American doubt Congress knows that the time Commission, these 16 Euro­ AND PRESENT LAW OF -vire will not have enough cargo seamen available to man the European countries, beneficiaries pean nations in 1M7 had more THE UNITED STATES vessels io take care of this coun­ a . American ships. under the Marshall Plan, such than half of all the' sailings and try's needs in a national emer­ It is the policy of Congress • We understand that the pur- as Great Britain, the Nether­ more than half of all the ton­ that U. S. exports and imports gency. pose of the European Recovery lands. Norway, and other Euro­ nage in U. S. trade with Can­ financed We have no guarantee that in by loans from the Program is specifically to help pean countries have not nation­ ada, Africa, Australasia, the United States should move ex­ the event of an emergency the the European countries and their alized their merchant marine. Straits Settlements, Netherlands clusively in ships of the U. S. countries who receive these ships populations on their feet and They are still privately owned East Indies, India, the Persian Merchant Marine. In, this con­ will turn them back to the not for the purpose of putting and operated, so consequently all Gulf, and the Red Sea; and the nection we quote Joint Resolu­ United States. We already have Commerce Department one section of the American ci­ excess profits by using cheap latest how that worked. ' figures show that already for­ tion No. 207, adopted at the 73rd an example of crews according to European tizens in the breadline. * * • • ^ . Congress, March 26, 1934: For the information, of Con­ standards will go into the poc­ eign merchant fleets are handling We ask that Congress knock : "Requiring Agricultural ^r gress, on the Pacific Coast in kets of foreign shipowners, who more than half of all U. S. out that phase of the Marshall other products to be shipped in September 1945' the average no doubt at the present time and foreign trade. Plan proposing that we transfer vessels of the United States According to ihe U. S. De­ number of seamen employed was will in the future, use these 500 American ships to European where the Reconstruction Fin­ 48,857. In the month of Decem­ earnings to build faster and more partment of Ck>mmerce, U. S. nations. ber 1947, this had dropped to up-to-date ships to be put in ships hemdled only 49 percent ance Corporation or any other We further ask that Congress 18,668 — a drop in employment competition with American ships of all U. S. foreign cargoes in instrumentality of the Government finances the Exporting of "sert a rider in the Marshall the first nine months of 1947. for seamen in the two-year pe­ in other trade routes. such products. f®* ^®®® This situation is even worse on Production of relief goods will riod of 30,189 jobs. These are "Resolved by the Senate and o' *^® shipped to the West Coast where in August, be in a large degree done by actual figures which we have American labor in agriculture, 1947, American ships handled House of Representatives of the Europe under the Marshall Plan a record of. United States of America in ^ wUl be carried in American hotBesides bringing about serious mining and manufacturing 'and only 42 percent of all U. S. imCongress assembled, THAT IT IS unemployment among seamen, it the transportation of such goods ports and exports, and the share Respectfully submitted, of U. S. ships in the haulage of THE SENSE OF CONGRESS will also seriously affect and to the seaboard, by American Harry Lundeberg, President, that in any loans made by the our imports and exports is steadcause unemployment among Am­ railroad labor. We have not seen SEAFARERS INTERNA­ Reconstruction Finance Corporaerican shipyard workers who any proposals under the Marshall, ily declining. The effect of this TIONAL, UNION OF Plan recommending that this!situation^i&..shown clearly in the tion or any other instrumentality normally would be called upon NORTH AMERICA ' ^onqir and keep in condition work be done by cheap foreign' seafaring enq)|Joyment on the I of the Government to foster the (Continued from Page I) �^ ••>-(^ Mc-- M- THE, S E ,4 > Friday, February 13, 1948 11.^3 McKoin, Robert Lee ... 28.62 McLain, Thomas .McLand, Norptian fS. ........ ... 8.53 McLaughlin, - Joseph A. .... 49.07 .26 McLaughlin, M McLaughlin, Thomas J. .... 16.00 8.66 McLaughlin, William F.. ... 2.09 McLean, William.H 3.23 McLemore, D. M McLemore, Leonard E. .... 2.00 McLennon, William K. .... 19J)4 6.48 McLeod, George 14.81 McLeod, John E ..... .38 McManel, Norman P McMahon, James A. ...... 10.74 .74 McMahon, Victor, Jr 2.23 McMahon, W. J 2.40 McManus, William 3.93 McMaster, David C 106.27 Macneil, Richard McMichens, N. D .. 10.74 Madden, Henry J McMillan, Jackson,E 1.32 Madden, John McMillan, James .59 Madere, Oscar F McMillan, John A 1.00 Madison, Eugene J McMillin, Charles S 27.67 Madison, James F McMurray, George T 2.00 Madison, Richard W McNab, Alfred P .94 Madrano, J •McNally, John F 25.19 Madsen, Carl C McNeese, Allen J 1.07 Maechling, Phillip E McNeil, Wilton H. 3.44 Maffia, Alfred P McNeill, Donald R 2.67 McNeil, William H 21.00 McNinch, Robert W. 1.70 McNulty, Francis 11.00 McPhail, ^ohn 5.03 • McPherson, Roger McPherson, William C 1.07 i 5.94 1 McPhilUps, John McQueen, J. V 2.82 5 McQueen, Kendrick L 3.96 ] McQueeny, D. J 8.00 ] McQuillan, Francis J. 5.79 ] 4.27 ] McRaney, T McRoberts, Harry 22.23 ] McVay, Jerry J 12.12 1 McVey, Edward P 3.55 I McVey, Lawrence 11.31 I McWilliams, Hugh P. • • 2.75 T MacColine, Hugo W .74 I MacDonald, John M 8.26 J MacDonald,-Thomas G 130.14 J Macek, John W 5.10 J Mack, P 1.07 5 Mackay, Allan J. 2.84 1, Mackay, Donald K. .72 a Mackay, Joseph 10.43 R Mackey, H 1.50 a Mackie, WiUiam 3.91 ]v Macleay, Thomas Q 5.50 ]v Arthur Macleod, Wallace R 40.89 n Milton P Main, Martin Mainers, Clifton Mains, Mack N Mainville, Marcel S BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. Page Fifteen R E R S LOG Mississippi Steamship Company 501 HIBERNIA BLDG., NEW ORLEANS, LA. The following is a list of unclaimed wages and Federal Old Age Benefit oYer-deductions now being paid by the Mississippi Steamship Com­ pany covering the period up to December 31, 1946. Men due money should call or write the company office, 501 Hibernia Bldg., New Orleans, La. All claims should be addressed to Mr. Ellerbuscb and include full name, Social Security number, Z number, rating, date and place of birth and the address to which the money is to be sent. Personals Martin, Herbert W. 35 Martin, J --94 Martin, Jacob 10^89 Martin, James E 5.53 Martin, John Thomas, Jr. 11^66 Martin, Joseph J 2.84 Martin, Neal 6.77 Martin, Rene L _;fi9 Martin, Robert C 3.62 Martin, J. San 1.80 Martin, S. W 23.66 Martin, Thomas 4.88 Martin, William 2i.S9 Martin, William E *89 Martin, William H 2T.?1 Martindale, Peter 3,84 Martine, Altone J9 Martinelli, Albert J 4.80 Martinez, Antonio, Jr 18.69 Martinez, Jose A. 7.11 Martinez, Nicanor J 13.44 Martinez, Rene J 1.07 Martinez, Richard G 6.53 Martinez, Richard G 2.41 Martinkovitch, Frank C 6.77 Martins, John F 1.63 Martz, George W 2.23 Maruca, Orlande L 26d3 Mascio, Alfred 16.00 Masheroff, M 11.41 Maskrov, Geoi-ge i44 Mason, Charles L 19.66 Mason, Elbert J 59.29 Mason, G .79 1.69 .01 Mapp, Ian J. 1.34 23.98 Marabit, Paul 89 45 Maraden, J. C 19.74 12.00 Marauder, Arthur V 10.54 10.34 Marceline, Peter 23 .62 Marchant, Douglas 6.68 2.16 Marchess, Angelo 22.61 5.79 Marciel, Dennis Marcillo, Felicie A 10.69 4.98 4.84 1.00 Marcoly, Dennis Marcoux, Edward H 4.61 38.25 Marcoux, Joseph R 1.40 2.23 5.64 3.96 Marcus, Morton .79 2.08 Marcus, S 2.00 8.26 Mardis, Owen C. 2.61 9.57 Marek, Henry J 7.50 6.14 Marfino, A. J 79 37.04 Marhefka, Andrew G Marieau, James T 9.60 5.52 , 1.58 5.60 Marin, Cipriano Marin, Manuel 3.22 28.26 WILLIAM H. ROGERS Marinello, S. J 3.94 04 Your father, Ernest Rogers, 30.81 4.20 Marino, Joseph L asks that you contact him at 2.85 4.66 Marinus, Felix 2930 West 25th Avenue, Denver 3.03 5.51 Marjerdoff, W 11, Colorado. . Marjudio, Uldarico 8.26 8.87 ft ft ft 64 3.26 Markoncs, Eugene HENRY BERS Marks, Alfred A 1.27 27 .59 Please contact your family. 4.46 Markus, Robert Dick Marlowe, James E 6.51 They are worried about you. 12.47 6.55 32.66 Marques, Joaquim V ft ft ft Marrucho, Antonio M 10.06 2.84 CASEY JONES (No. 116) Marsh, Edmond H 74 10.54 George H. Proctor has left your Marsh, Gilbert R 23.80 10.74 gear at the Norfolk Hall. Marsh, Leonard - 1.77 5.13 ft ft ft 2.23 12.52 Marshall, Ernel R DAVID (CASEY) JONES Marshall, Frank D 13.24 1.07, Marshall, Geo 33 Mrs. D. E. Jones, 116 East 8th .24 Marshall, H. T 10.84 Street, Hattiesburg, Miss., asks 2.54 Marshall, William E. 9.91 that you get in touch with her. i.Ol Marshburn, Allan 13.94 ft ft ft 13.19 Marston, Keuneth, R 1.40 CHARLES DEAN SHAW 3-00 Marta, Domingo 8.48 .28 Donald A. Boyce, 14401 Esmer­ Martenaen, C. A 1.25 3.46 alda Avenue, Cleveland 10, Ohio, Marthiason, Harry 1.98 is anxious that you contact him Calvert 4539 Martin, Albert D. 66 BOSTON 276 State St. in a matter of great benefit to Martin, Daniel C 138.53 Bowdoin 445S you. Martin, Donald 2.77 BUFFALO .. .' 10 Exchange St. ft ft ft Cleveland 7391 Martin, Dorsey R 4.66 FREDRICH DYKSTRA Checks for the following men CHICAGO v. Superior Ave, FREDERICK E. 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This is in regard to IVANCOUV!^^ . ;..;, ... ,565 HamUton St. McVay, Book No. Baltimore Aye- your claim for . wages against the PaclficJ«^, , Baltimore,. Md. SS Thomas Wolfe. SlU HALLS Maio, Dominick Majette, Charles V Makarawiez, V Makarevich, John Makin, Walter D Makko, Victor Malconian, John M. Malecki, V Maliegros, Joseph MaUer, J Mallette, St. Elmo Malley, Edward P Malone, Joseph 0 Malone, Robin N .88 Maloney, William J 7.04 Maloy, J .79 Maltais, Walter Elmer Malvenan, William T Manby, Walter Mandoni, Donald J 3.J Mandorino, Vito Maney, Elliot Anthony Mangels, R. W Mangiacapra, Gennaro .... Mangiaracina, John Lee .... Mangrum, James B. Jr 1.97 Manly, Ernest Mann, Frederick H .79 Mann, Roy fe Manning, Jerome , L Mannion, James T Manor, John Manos, George N .Mansfield, Richard H Mansfield, Robert J Manske, Wendel J Manson, William . ....... 39.13 Mantyloffen, M 7.87 Manuel, George 5.60 Manzo, Guiseppe P. 10.94 Maples, Amos L 1.87 Maples, Jerry 5.78 Maples, Lyle W. " .80 3.23 3.23 24.72 30.65 89 9.40 76 30.80 .-... 21.11 12Q.47 PERSONALS NOTICE! Notice To All Sill Members �f'' Page Sixteen wm:7 I ' THE SE AF A^ERS LOG Friday. February 13. 1948 A Day WithSeafarers In Tampa Includes Helping I AM Pickets In sunny Tampa the Union Hall has its door wide open to the soft breezes. It's also wide open so that SIU members can walk right in. Shipping in Tampa has been better than average lately and so there's a steady stream of SIU men going to and from the Hall. Unfortunately the above picture was taken after the Hall had closed for business, and there are no ship-bound Seafarers in view. The inside of the Hall is spacious and provides plenty of room for meetings. Also present are books, cards, writing paper, and copies of the •' LOG. In short, there's something for everybody to amuse himself with while waiting for jobs to be called. Besides taking care of business and shipping in Tampa, Agent Sonny Simmons also covers Miami, where the big Florida makes' its home~ berth. *: %3R^-Vr;'; H r . - - V - s t Tampa SIU men, like all other Seafarers, have a reputation for coming to the aid of embattled strikes. So it was no wonder that when the International As­ sociation of Machinists struck the National Airlines the SIU was called on for help. Pictured above are Lloyd Simmons. Grand Lodge representative, and Frank Fspinola. Shop Steward of the Miami branch of the airline. When the Seafarers arrived on the scene. to help .out one lAM picket was patrolling the entire airfield. He was Matthew Howe, of the ground service craw, and he was plenty glad to welcome aid from the SIU. For a picture of how the SIU bolstered the picketlines, see page 1. It was typical SIU assistance. Last year, the SIU gave similar help to many other unions who had good beefs. The Tampa authorities went all out against the SIU dur-. ing the 1946 General Strike. With the help of the police, the ship chandlers broke through picketlines and stored some foreign ships. Convicts were brought from the city jails and forced to work on the docks when the longshore­ men respected the Seafarers' picketlines. But even the con­ victs quit work after an SIU representative explained the score to them. Pictured on the left is the municipal dock, which was the scene of much police brutality and terrorism, and on the right are banana boats being unloaded by stevedoires who refused to work cargo while the SIU was on strike. / v; »• During the SIU General Strike the banana boats came into port, but the longshoremen refused to unload them. The SIU was approached to allow the boats to be unloaded and agreed to do so only if the bananas were turned over to charity. This was vetoed by tfaie operator's, and so the fruit rotted right on the ships. 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Title A name given to the resource February 13, 1948 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. X, No. 7 Description An account of the resource Headlines: CITIES SERVICE TANKERMEN GO SEAFARERS, GIVE SIU 83 PERCENT OF TOTAL VOTE CAST ON OUR WAY SIU OPPOSES TRANSFERS BEFORE SENATE GROUP TAMPA SEAFARERS JOIN IAM ON THE LINE BLUEPRINT FOR '48 CITIES SERVICE MEN GO SIU BY GREAT MARGIN THOMAS WOLFE CREW WAGE SUIT COMING UP BEACHED SEAMEN GET UNEMPLOYED PAY IN NEW YORK LIFE'S BITTER BLOWS, OR DAMN THOSE SEAFARERS PUTTING THE UNION LABEL ON SEAFOOD SHIPPING PICKS UP IN BALTIMORE WITH JOBS FOR THOSE WHO WANT 'EM BOSTON STRESSES EDUCATION; SHIPPING UP GOOD NEWS FROM THE GOLD COAST: FIRSCO REPORTS SHIPPING RISE PERMITMEN FIND SHIPPING TOUGH IN SAN JUAN THESE DAYS WARMER BREEZES AND MORE SHIPS PROMISE HAPPY WEEK FOR NEW YORK GT. LAKES NEEDS MARITIME TRADES COUNCILS SHIPPING GOOD IN PHILADELPHIA BIG WATERFRONT LAUGH OF '47 WAS "BATTLE OF NEWARK BAY" MEMBER'S ADVENTURE SHOWS FOLLY OF BLACK MARKETING SEA TERMS SPARK LANDSMAN'S TALK: HOW ELSE COULD YOU DIG THE GUY? ORGANIZING HANDBOOK FOR SEAFARERS A DAY WITH SEAFARERS IN TAMPA INCLUDES HELPING IAM PICKETS Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 02/13/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/1a18a8c17a3b074a264f54a7563fd02a.PDF 40fdf59436a0398cd416e6c95d4083e6 PDF Text Text Official Organ of the Seafarers International Union of North America VOL. X NEW YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 20. 1948 No. 8 '11 11 A&G Port Agents Hold Meeting In New York SETTING THE COURSE FOR THE YEAR »?gm "-•.•-¥• Agents Conference To Plan Seafarers' Program For 1948 NEW YORK—From eleven ports of the Atlantic and Gulf District, SIU Agents and other Officials are meeting this week to chart the future course of action of the Union. This Conference is held annually, usually in March, but due to the pressing nature of the problems affecting maritime unions, especially the anti-labor Taft-Hartley law, it was decided by the membership that the meeting be i5Ss«i:s::-- lit:""' gliiA;,::! In Ihe midst of the hustle and bustle of th? Agents Conference, now taking place in the SIU New York Hall, time is taken out for a pi:ture of the officials. Seated around the table, from left to right, are Earl Sheppard, Joe Algna. Sal Colls. Walter Siekmann, Sonny Sim­ mons.' Robert Matthews. Paul Hall. Lihdsey Williams, and Lloyd Gardner. Standing, in the usual -.order, are Joe Volpian. William Rents, Cal Tanner. Charles Starling, Keith Alsop, Ray White, and Ben Rees. As soon as this shot was snapped, the Agents and other officials went right back to the job of making plans, which .will be submitted to ihe membership for action. J. P. Shuler. Ass't Secy.-Treas.. was out on Union business when this picture was taken. Seafarers Signs Two New Companies; tanker Outfit To Set Seven Ships The SIU took another big step in the tanker field this week when it signed up U.S. Petroleum Carriers, Incorporated, under the standard tanker contract. The com­ pany, a brand new one, is in the process of buying seven T-2's, and may buy even more. Union and company officials put their names on the agreement Monday, Feb­ ruary 16. The outfit's first ship, the SS Fort Bridget, was scheduled to sail from New York with a full SIU crew of 32 men the night of February 18 bound for Aruba or Curacao. Coming close on the heels oft anngvincemeht that the, SIU had, scored a'smashing five-to-orie vie-| tory in the bargaining election ^ in the Cities- .Service fleet, the WASHINGTON — The Senate signing of Petroleum Carriers was a stiri'ing- demonstration of Foreign Relations Committee how rapidly the SIU is advanc­ finally took some notice of the ing in the tanker field. American Merchant Marine last Negotiations are in progress week, when it reported a* Bill how with several additional tanker operators and more good. for the Marshall Plan specifically news is expected for an early' bailing the sale of ships to the participating countries. issue of the LOG. Since the Bill would permit After her tidp, south, which will take about two weeks, the up to 300 ships to be chartered Fort Bridger will head for the to the Marshall Plan countries, it Persian Gulf. For the next year .pould not be said that the Com.she will shuttle from Ras Tanura mittee members gave the Merto Bordeaux, France, and Ham- chant Marine §md American sea' men their whole-hearted support. burg, Germanj\ Of the 32 men in the Fort However, they did take a falteiBridger crew, - about 25 were ing step in the right direction, among those who have been atxhe State Department, in its I an Page 3) original proposals iqr; the. EW"b- held at this time. As adoptedBrother Rees was elected Record­ by the Agents on the first day ing Secretary. meeting, "the purpose of the AGENDA Conference is to acquaint the Agenda for the Conference in­ various Agents and Officials with cludes Headquarters Report, un­ each others problems and to der which Finances, Contracts formulate program and policy and Negotiations, Government recommendations to the members Agencies and Legislation, Build­ ings and Halls, Operation of for the following year." Union Apparatus, Strikes, etc., Present at the meeting are Shipping Rules and Constitution, Paul Hall, Secretary-Treasurer; and Membership as Compared Robert Matthews, J. P. Shuler, with Jobs, are up for discussion. and Joseph Volpain, Assistant Keynote of the Conference is Secretary-Treasurers; Ray White, (Continued on Page 3) * . Headquarters representav tive; Lindsey Williams, General' Organizer; Walter Siekmann, Boston Agent; Joe Algina, New York Agent; Lloyd "Blackie" Gardner, Philadelphia Agent; and William "Curly" Rentz, Balti­ more Agent. Also Ben Rees, Norfolk Agent; Charles Starling, Savannah As the result of a referendum Agent; Sonny Simmons, Tampa ballot recently completed in the Agent; Cal Tanner,- 'Mobile Inland Boatmen's Union, the IBU Agent; Earl "Bull" Sheppard will withdraw from the CIO and New Orleans Agent; Keith Alsop wili request affiliation with the Galveston Agent; Salvador Colls. Seafarers International Union, San Juan Agent; and Charles The decision to break with the Raymond, elected Jacksonville CIO and return to the AFL was Agent and now Headquarters carried by a 6-t6-l majority. representative. Dissatisfaction with the com­ mie principles of the CIO water­ Brother Hall was- elected front unions and with the fact Chairman of the meeting, and that the CIO has not worked ac­ tively for labor unity were given as the reasons for disaffiliation. The Inland Boatmen's Union was part of the Committee for to take full advantage of their Maritime Unity, but having seen how the communists stabbed contract privileges. their brother unionists in the The Committee's action was back ,the IBU thereupon started interpreted as a reaction to pres­ the machinery for withdrawing sure from maritime labor, the from the CIO and returning to Maritime Commission and ship the AFL. owners. The IBU has about 4,000 mem­ However, hardly had the Sen­ bers employed on the Wgst ate committee announced its Coast, mainly on ferry boats and view of the ship question than inland , towboats. The union's the State Department, in the per­ jurisdiction extends from Puget son of Secretary Marshall him­ Sound to San Diego. self, was back in the news press­ Announcement of the union's ing for the sale of ships to ERP action was made by Captain countries. John M. Fox, president cf • the In a letter to an Ohio Con­ IBU. At the same time he gressman, Marshall said that the stated that the union, which, sale "of, only a few vessels" left the AFL in 1937, would rer ; join the Federation. would help foreign policy. Inland Boatmen Break CIO He; Tiffn To SIU Senate Group For Ship Sale Ban pean Recovery Program, asked that 200 ships be sold in addition to the 300 it asked to be char­ tered. This request, if granted, might have swept the American flag from the- high seas and certainly would have thrown thousands of American seamen out of work. How many jobs will be saved if the Senate Committee's pi-oposal is included in the final legislation covering the Marshall Plan is not clear. Although up to 300 dry cargo vessels can be chartered to Euro­ pean countries receiving the Marshall Plan cargoes, no . tank­ ers can be transferred at all, European nations can be expected 'L' • Ci I �Page T^o /THE SEAFARERS LO G Friday, February 20, 1948 SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION. OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District "" Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor * •5;^ At 51 Beaver Street, New .York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 PAUL HALL ------ Secretary-Treasurer Editorial Board "j. p. SHULER PAUL HALL JOE ALGINA Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. George K. Novick, Editor 267 Teamwork Will Win In these days many unions are meeting, frantically casting about for a way to fight the bosses, the govern­ ment bureaucrats, and the slave-labor provisions of the Taft-Hartley law. Their frenzy is caused by the fact that for a long time they relied on the government to organize for them, and on the bosses to collect dues for them. The Port Agents of the Atlantic and Gulf District of the Seafarers Ipternational Union are also in meeting now. But there is no frenzy or fear marking this gettogether. The officials and the membership of the SIU have always relied upon their own strength to organize, to consolidate gains and to enforce the provisions of con­ tracts. This method has made the SIU the foremost Unipn in the maritime industry, and has enabled the Union to organize extensively while at the same time beating off government attempts to shackle merchant seamen. Hospital Patients When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post­ card, giving your name and the number of your ward. This Agents Conference is also working within the tried and proven methods which have been so successful in* the past. Nothing extraneous is being shouted about, and out of the meeting will come a realistic program for the betterment of all men who go to sea for a living. At this time, the proposals and recommendations of the Conference are not yet available. But in next week's edition of the LOG they will be carried in full. Jp- Staten Island Hospital Men Now In The Marine fhapitak You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing times: Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on Sth and 6th floors.) Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on-^rd and 4th floors.) Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on Isl and 2nd floors.) Before that, however, mimeographed copies will be These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, sent to every SIU Hall, so that the membership can dis­ as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging cuss and debate the new plans before the next regular heavily on -their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by writing to them. Branch meetings. GALVESTON HOSPITAL J. CARROLL The Agents of the SIU are just what their name W. CANAVAN J. MAGUIRE , implies—agents of the membership. The program adopted ROY E. WILSON A. M. LIPARI A. A. SAMPSON at the Conference was one advocated by the member­ D. N. De PLANK J. VATLAND A. M. LUPER Q. JOHNSON ship in instructions given to the various port officials. G. GAGE E. FITZER F. KOPF •a E. LACHOFF .ifiS But, even so, there is another democratic control OSWALD D. PARKER J. H. HOAR J. J. O'NEAL before the recommendations can become part of the SIU J. F. MARTIN J. McNEELY A. L. MALONE -Rules and Regulations. In regular meetings the reports C. R. HANSON XXX. C. MASON O. M. STIREWALT and proposals will be read carefully, and then the mem­ CLIFF BRIGHTON HOSPITAL J. DENNIS MOUNCE bership will have the right to concur or non-concur. " D. RILEY X it X t. t % T. BOGUS SAN FRANCISCO HOSPITAL The best program in the world is not worth the NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL E. DELLAMANO ^ A. R. CHISHOLM K. DICKINSON paper it's printed on if there is nothing done to carry A. C-. KIMBERLY W. FEENEY JOHN A. FERDENSKY it out. It can't be carried out on a "let George do it" W. WILCOXON J. MCDONOUGH ERLING MELLE A. PINCHOOK Basis. R. E. STRIPPY J. HODO A. PANCER ROBERT JOHNSON W. J. SULLIVAN If the Seafarers is to continue to grow and to ad­ S. LeBLANC .W. CAREY B, WIGG W. WELLS vance, it will only be because the membership continues JAMES GORDAN XXX R. TIDWELL T. M. LYNCH STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL to back up its elected officials—right down the line. . M. FOLAN PAUL KRONBERGS F. J. SCHUTZ J. SCULLY ^ This year could prove to be one of the biggest and G. ROCZAN J. E. FARQUHAR P. CASALINOMO J. PRATS most successful in the history of the Union. And it will R. SMITH R. LORD P. PETAK J. P.REZEDPELSKI be-as long as we all keep our eyes on the ball. J. LEE • JOHN E. KENNAIR J. GARDNER XXX P. R. CALLAHAN T. MUSCOVAGE The winning combination for the Seafarers is the FT. STANTON MARINE HOSP. D. HERON Agents and the membership working together firmly for L. CLARKE R. B. WRIGHT ; E. LARSON " C. McHILBERRY a common goal. The Conference is only the first part. ARCH McGUIGAN A. MENDOCINI R. LUNDQUIST R. S. LUFLIN G. FRANKLIN Now it is up to the membership to carry on. Once GEORGE BRADY JULIUS SUPINSKY W. G. H. BAUSE J. GONIGLIA /the program is approved, the course has been charted and L. A. HOLMES R. RIVERA ' FRANK CHAMBERLAYNE the goal will be more easily reached. G. :T. FRESHWATER-KMiEiC J. LIGHTFOOT A. AMUNDSON -. �Fxiday, February 20. 1948 T HE SEAFARER S LO G Page Tbxue New Tanker Outfit Will Get Seven Ships The Engine Department of the Fo*t Bridger; (front row, 1. to r.) Ralph Backstock, George' Ledson, Jerry Broaddus, Walter Grocki, (beck row. 1. to r.) Howard Fowler, Harry Judaon, James Wilson, Norman Curran, Eugene Mandick. Bull Run Offliers Win With Help Of SHI Crew (Continued from Page 1) tending a series of lengthy daily meetings in the New York hall. These sessions added up to a complete and intensive course in good shipboard unionism. The men studied the tanker contract until they knew it fore and aft and from 4ceel to bridge. (In addition, they discussed the hold­ ing of shipboard meetings, the handling of beefs and other union, problems.) . The Fort Bridger crew was 100 percent prepared to be a bang-up SIU crew. The signing of Petroleum Car­ riers also followed close on the signing of a new dry cargo com­ pany, the Mai* Ancha Corpora­ tion. Mar Ancha is in the sugar trade and is operating between New York and Philadelphia and ports in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republica. At present the company has only one ship, the SS Cape Mo­ hican, formerly a Bull Line ves­ sel. She already has paid off once in New, York and has gone south to the Islands again. " y-.: v-,|l 11 :.."V.v The Deck Department of the SS Fort Bridger,. first tanker of the newly-contracted U.S. Petroleum Carriers Incorporated: (front row, 1. to r.) Donald Rundblad, Norlin Lust, Sotiros Foscolos. "Red" Braunstein, (middle row, 1. to r.) Vernon Wilson, "Bing" Miller, Jack Ziereis, John LaRocca, Delbert Shields, (back row, 1. to r.) William Depping, Ernest Bonner, Richard Barrow. ff British Reports Show No Need For US Vessels By SIDNEY M.'JLIPSCHITZ TEXAS CITY — The, Mates the licensed deck officers. and Engineers walked off the SS "As you know, the action taken Bull Run, Mathiasen- Tankers, with your support was successful If the Marshall Plan goes here on the afternoon of Febru­ in securing such bargaining through in its present form, some ary 7, and, with the full support rights; upon completion of ne­ 500 U.S. ships will be sold or of the SIU crew aboard, won a gotiations a contract will be chartered to European nations. commitment from the • company signed. Upon the signing of the The effect will be to cut the same to negotiate before they went contract your membership will number of ships from American back. then have the benefit of working service and throw tnousands of The Mates, members of the with union officers under a union contract. American seamen out of work. MM&P, and the Engineers, mem­ "Such cooperation as was ex­ bers of the MEBA, simply shut The greatest beneficiaries of off the lines, packed their gear tended by your organization to such a wholesale transfer would and went down the gangway ours is certainly the answer to undoubtedly be the British. But while the ship was loading. They our mutual organizational prob­ reports are piling up week by had no contracts and decided it lems in organizing the unor­ was • time Mathiasen saw the ganized and securing contracts week which demonstrate that the covering them. light. British need po such volume of At 6:30 in the evening, an SIU "Again let me thank you, and shipping, demolishing whatever The Stewards Department of the Fort Bridger: (front Patrolman came aboard the Bull request that you call upon * us merit the State Department ever row, L to r.) William Green, Mervyn Cms, Patri^ Rogers, imagined this section of the Run and told the crew to get at any time that we may be of (back row, 1. to r.) - John Riley, Frederick Ott, Ludwig Man- otherwise sound and desirable their gear together and pile off assistance to you and your or­ hart, Andre Aubin. ganization." because the licensed personnel European Recovery Program to possess. were setting up a legitimate picketliije. Last week, it was reported in At this point the licensed men a dispatch from London that Brisuddenly were told to stand by •tain's postwar ship reconversion until 10 o'clock by which time program was 70 percent com­ Carry-over topics from the jast plans for an even more extensive pleted. This figure represents the (Continued from Page 1) word should be received of a settlement. the fight against the Taft-Hartley meeting are Coast Guard control education^ program for the fu­ re-entry of a sizable amount of When news of this order got law. The officials attending the of merchant seamen, which ture. The Seafarers LOG, offi­ British tonnage into the world's around, the SIU Agent and meeting are weU. aware of the through SIU militancy has been cial organ of the Union, is also commerce, as 31 ships have al­ ready been re-converted. Patrolmen told the crew not to fact that the provisions of the reduced to a bare minimum, and to be discussed. FoUowing the adoption of de­ leave until they had made a law, if eilforced to the letter, the Merchant Seamen's Bill of In addition, both British and further check of the legiti­ can wreck the seamen's move­ Rights, which is still a political cisions and resolutions by the Dutch shipbuilders, whose yards macy of the beef. However, ment. The foundation of the football, being kicked around in Agents, the course of action will are busy these days, have pro­ be submitted to the membership tested this section of the Mar­ when the Mates and Engineers Seafarers International Union is the Halls of Congress.. Also up for discussion and con­ in regular coastwise meetings for shall Plan, claiming that their finally hit the bricks, the SIU the Hiring Hall, and any atofficials knew once and for all tenipts on.the part of the ship­ sideration is the manner in approval or rejection. These shipyards and shipyard workers that the dispute was a good one. owners or the Government bu­ which alien seamen, following proposals will be carried in full would be made idle. Mathiasen, back to the wall, reaucrats to abolish it or Rotary their patriotic contribution to the in next week's LOG. According to figures which saw the light at last. At 9:05 Shipping , will be met by staunch war effort, have been discrim­ have been released from time to word came to the ship that the resistance. inated against by the Govern­ time, the 16 Marshall Plan na­ company, acting from its Phila­ The Strike machinery of the ment. It is certain that the tions have a combined ship­ delphia office, had agreed to ne­ Union, which has been uniformly Agents will adopt some program CLEVELAND—The address of building program totalling near­ gotiate agreements. successful in the many beefs to combat this «vicious activity. the new SIU hall and off ices, in ly 16 million tons. Evidence that In appreciation for Seafarer necessary to win and maintain Organization and Education support, Galveston SIU Agent decent wages and conditions for came in for a large share of the Cleveland is 2602 Carroll Ave­ the program is bearing fruit is Keith Alsop received the follow­ seamen, will be re-evaluated with discussion. During the past year nue, between West 25tli and in the overseas cables nearly ing letter from R .J. Owen, rep­ an eye to tightening it in the the Union's organizational drive West 26th Streets. The phone every day. resentative of MM&P Local 20. face of possible onslaughts from has been very successful and number is the same as before: On the morning that the pro­ Main 0147. gress of the British re-conver­ ';Dear Sir and Brother: shipowners and the government. many new companies have been Membership meetings are held sion program was reported, an­ > "1 wish to take this-- oppor­ enrolled under the SIU banner, on the first and third Mondays tunity to thank you personally, CARRY-OVER TOPICS in addition, the campaign to or­ of each month at 7:00 PM, and other dispatch announced that the brand new 14,000-ton Cunand for Local 20 Masters, Mates Other items are Organizer's ganize Cities Service has resulted all members in the Cleveland ard liner, the Parthia, built ip & Pilots, for the cooperation CKin a major victory in that fleet. area are urged to attend. If a Belfast, would leave"^' Liverpool. tended by you and your organi­ Report^ LOG and Education Re­ Insofar as Education is con­ quorum is not in attendance, an April 10 on her maiden voyage. zation in our dispute with the ports, Agent's Reports, Appoint­ Mathiasen Tanker Industries ves­ ment of Committees, General cerned, many pamp*hlets and open discussion and educational The Parthia wiU carry 200 pas­ sel Bull Run to win represen­ Proposals and Resolutions, and booklets are in progress and it meeting will take the place of sengers as well as 7,000 tons of _ certain that the Agents will map the regular meeting. cargo. tation as bargaining agent for Good and Welfare. Agents Plan SlU's 1948 Program New Cleveland Hall >:'v-;;T �T H E S E A F A HE RS Page Foux r!; i- ^ ll LO G Friday, Fabruary 20, 1948 Shipping Is Good, But Slow Bell May Come For Port New Orleans By EARL SHEPPARD NEW ORLEANS — Business tion that counts now. We are doing pretty well in has been good during the past the tugboat field in this area. week and to prove it we can We have petitioned for elections point to the fact that we had 12 in two tugboat outfits, the Zieg_ payoffs. However, shipping probably ler Towing Company and the will take it on the slow bell Crescent Salvage and Towing during the week to come, but Company. In addition, we have To insuro payment, all 1(1 F-;:: bookmen in good standing never lined up some others which we claims for overtime must be really have too much trouble will crack dowij on soon. turned in to the heads of de­ By WALTER SIEKMANN All the bad weather hasn't getting out of here. partments no later than 72 been in New York. The snow There weren't many beefs on BOSTON — Regular contract bargaining election, the members hours following the comple­ the ships that paid off here, and that came down fronl there tion of the overtime work. shipping in this port has been in this branch have gone all-out what few overtime snarls there turned into ^in and we've had As soon as the penalty steady although not really plenti­ to hold pur hard-won ground were we straightened out to the more than our share recently. and to entrench themselves for Despite the weather, the Mardi work is done, a record should ful. Most of the ships we have any beefs with 'the bunch of satisfacticm of all the crews. been getting here have been in labpr-haters who run that com­ While talking about shipping, Gras went on as scheduled, and he given to the Department we would like to clarify a point New Orleans had a record crbwd head, and one copy held hy transit, but we have had some pany. the man doing the job. regarding the passenger ships of visitor's. replacements on them. Some of the members coming Every place in town with four In addition the depart­ that run in and out of New Or­ in here may have noticed that Cities Service tankers have •P'' mental delegates should walls and a roof was crammed leans. In order to qualify for we have had our Dispatcher and top-rated job, especially in the with tourists. We recognized a check on all overtime sheets been coming into East Braintree Patrolmen alternating jobs. 72 hours before the ship and quite a few SIU men have Stewards Department, you must few SIU members around the Patrolmen "have put in time streets who must have drifted in makes port. been able to get aboartl them. be able to produce passenger dispatching, and the Dispatcher In view of our victory in the ship discharges. That's the way to help out with the celebrating. it is. HASN'T CHAM6ED We certainly felt good down A BIT SINCE Tht here when we heard the record •T&A PARTY! margin by which we won the By FRED FARNEN voluntary organizers aboard Agent or Patrolman-Organizer qt Cities Service bargaining elec­ these ships? tion. It is a great tribute to the your nearest port where an SIU DETROIT — Several times m men who worked aboard those the past, this column has been When the SIU Great Lakes office is. located. ships as volunteer organizers. devoted to outlining the duties District has a number of men It's high time that SIU Great Although we are not all the and responsibilities of SIU Great sailing on the Atlantic, Gulf, and Lakes members began to realize way home in that deal, we are Lakes District members. Pacific coasts, why shouldn't that organizing the unorganized confident that we will take the these members return and do a on the Great Lakes is a job for Now the time is close at hand job for their Union on the Lakes? rank-and-file members as well final union-shop election by a good margin, too. We feel that when all Great Lakes SIU mem­ Certainly, it's the duty of as shoreside organizers. way because we know our men bers can have a chance to show these Great^Lakes District mem­ Once the SIU members in the wiU stick with the job until it is how much they actually appre­ bers to return to the Great Lakes realize their responsibili­ has hit payoffs, sign-ons, ships in done. It's that union-shop elec- ciate their responsibilities and Lakes and help man the fleets ties for bringing SIU unioniza­ transit and unorganized ships. duties. now under organizational con­ tion to their unorganized Broth­ With the start of the seasonal centration. With these members ers, the job should be compara­ We feel that this practice will secure absolutely efficient repre­ fit-out on all bulk freighters be­ shipping on LCA ships as desig­ tively simple. ginning around the middle of nated, we should be in a much If every unorganized ship on sentation for the membership. It gives all officials a chance to March, all SIU contracted ope­ the Lakes had three or four become completely familiar with rators as well as member com­ active SIU members sailing on all the problems of policing the' panies of the Lake Carriers As­ By BLACKIE GARDNER it, how long do you think it contract. The idea is already sociation will be in need of men, ^ould be before all ships on the working out fine. PHILADELPHIA — The wea­ especially rated men. By April Great Lakes were organized? ther, the fuel oil shortage and 15, the demand should far ex­ SEE SWEET FUTURE It's your duty and responsi­ the lack of coal and grain for ceed the supply. bility to ship on the unorganized There is a lot of talk in Bos­ overseas shipment added up to Nqw, the SIU Great Lakes Lakes vessels, and stick with ton business circles about build­ make this a slow week on the District is carrying , on with an them until the voting is over, ing up this port and recapturing Philadelphia waterfront. all-out organizational program and tfie SIU Great Lakes Dis­ some of its past glory. Of We have had no payoffs and in 1948 the same as last yegr. We trict has registered another vic­ course, this is long-range talk very few replacements, "^e al­ are going tS need all of our tory. and any plans that anybody has ways have a number of ships in members for manning our con­ How about doing your share immediately become snarled in port, but they are in transit. All tracted ships and the unorgan­ to make the Great Lakes go red tape. Incidentally, most of we have - to do with them is ized fleets under concentration SIU, and register your willing­ the red tape is supplied by the sdttle minor beefs that come up. as well. better position to organize these ness with the SIU shoreside rep­ raih'oads. The main topic for discussion resentative in -your area to be­ These unorganized ships will fleets than in the past. here is when ai-e we going to come a volunteer organizer for However, in this connection How often have we reiterated be very short of men, and in the get a new Hall. It's a good there are .some very solid reports the SIU Great Lakes District. the statement that "Every SIU beef as the present Hall is very past representatives of the Lake member is a volunteer organi­ that the American Sugar Refin­ Carriers Association have gone smaU. On meeting nights, the ing Company will build a big as far South as Alabama to re­ zer?" place is packed. . Men have to plant here about a hal^ a block cruit new Lakes seamen. How many ships did we lose stand in corners and in between from the Hall. those lucky enougn to find seats. The LCA usually sends glib- last year due to crew turnover Check the slop chest be­ This is good news if it turns We are on the lookout for some­ tongued propagandists who paint and the piling off of SIU mem­ fore your boat sails. Make out to be true. It would mean a beautiful picture about the bers who became impatient wait­ thing better. sure that the slop chest con­ more ships for Boston on the conditions, wages and other high ing for elections? The Philadelphia transporta­ tains an adequate supply of West Indian run, giving the standards of the Lakes seamen. tion workers just settled their How many members did we all the things you are liable membership here a chance to In addition, they display mar­ dispute by getting almost every­ have leaving-the Great Lakes to lo need. If it doesn't, call the drop down ^outh once in a while velous pictures showing the ?•/ thing they asked for. These ship on the coast when their Union Hall immediately. during cold weather besides scenic wonders of the Great workers had a good beef. presence and votes were needed boosting shipping in this port. They were working for low Lakes. on the Great Lakes? wages imder very hard condi­ LCA BLARNEY YOUR DUTY tions. We congratulate them for In fact, LCA representatives their solidarity. That was what In line With our experiences paint such a beautiful picture of -won for them. of last year and our needs for By JEFF MORRISON sji;,'' conditions on the LCA ships that this year, letters have been sent the average recruit is quite dis­ MOBILE—Shipping in the port lists we've had for a. long time. appointed when he actually ships to all coast ports requesting that of Mobile has not been as brisk Most of the payoffs were clean, Great Lakes members be urged out on one of these vessels. to returri to the Lakes by April during the last .seven days as and the ones which were slight­ Of course, the LCA never 15 in order to help out with our we would have liked it to have ly fouled up were settled swiftly Membership rules require mentions the fact that conditions organizational campaign. been, but it hasn't been too bad. and to everybody's satisfaction. every man entering the We paid, off seven ships and We received some bad news. Union Halls to show his are much better on SIU con­ tracted fleets, £uid that any im­ Certainly, it is the duty of signed on four. The first of the Waterman, the biggest company Union hook, pro-hook permit provements won on the Lakes every Great Lakes member to week we know that we will sign here, is -going to lay. up some card or other authorized have been won through the ef­ ship on unorganized Great Lakes on four more. With the normal ships, quite a few Liberties in identification to the Door­ forts of the SIU Great Lakes fleets until such time as the ert»tJun of replacements on ships in fact. Meantime, we £u:e hoping man. This is for Ihe.^ mem­ tire Great Lakes are organized transit, we should have a pretty that the Marshall Plan hqrries bership's protection. Don't. District. through with some sensible safe­ * If these unorganized ships need under the banner of the. SIU good week coming up. waste the Doorman's — or However, don't be in tSb big guards on American shipping. -your own—^time hy arming -men so badly and Rave to go Great Lakes District. as far South as Alabama to se­ Upon your return fo tiie Great a hurry to come here looking for It it does, .we . expect Waterman this point. Observe the rules cure recruits, why shouldn't the Lakes area, all members are a job, because right - now. we to -pull those ships right back . you make. IF?-;' .. . U SIU be able to .put a number of urged to immediately contact-the have one of the biggest -shipping out. •. , . OR Overtiine Boston Shiiiplng Holds Steady; Port May Expand Facilities Every Lakes Seafarer Needed For '48 Drives Gold, Fuel Lack Slow Phiiiy Check It—But Good Mobile Shipping Fair; Beach Full Membership Rules �THE S E AP ARE RS Friday, February 20. 1948 Alpena Branch Spreads Word to Unorganized LO G MANNED BY MARINE ALLIED WORKERS |3||jppj||g PlCtUre Still Bright For Seafarers On The West Coast By W. H. SIMMONR^ By MAURICE DOLE and CLYDE BETTS ALPENA—Since the SIU Great Lakes District opened offices and a meeting place at 105 W. olm Street, Alpena, Lakes sea­ men have been dropping in on us in increasing numbers. They're all intergsted in the SIU Great Lakes program, and want to know how they can bring SIU conditions to their ships. Of course, we're aWays glad to answer their questions. That's what we're here for. In addition, we give these unorganized Lakes seamen the SIU facts of life so that they know what they are missing by not being in the SIU Great Lakes District, and cov­ ered by our SIU contract condi­ tions—the best in the iildustry! One man, who had been sail­ ing on LCA ships for a number of years, was surprised to learn that SIU Great Lakes -District members are paid overtime for work performed between the hours of 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. which is not necessary to the docking, undocking or navigation of the vessel. Another fellow had been on an LCA ship which practiced the .two pot system of feeding. He was surprised to hear that SIU contracted vessels provided ex­ actly the same food for the men and officers. Page Fir* Lying alongside her dock is the lug James Druhan, Mo­ bile Towing and Wrecking Company. She's awaiting orders to shove off. Along with the company's other five tngs, the Druhan is manned by members of the Marine Allied Workers. affUiaie of the SIU. SAN FRANCISCO — The old Gold Coast is really getting its share of rain. In fact, we are right in the middle of the rainy season. However, despite the weather, things have brightened up a good bit for the SIU out here. Brother Blackie Cardullo, West Coast Representative, paid off the SS George Prentice, Waterman, in Seattle. He reports she was a good clean payoff. There were no beefs hanging fire and she had a first-rate SIU gang aboard. We have the SS Portmar, a Calmar ship, here in transit from Baltimore. On her maiden voyage for that company. There are no beefs on her, either. Lakes Coumik Push Pension-Welfare Plan By RUSSELL SMITH handling of bulk cargo on the Great Lakes. Payments into the fund would be made by the various shipping and docking companies on the basis of a ton­ nage royalty fee. Even though estimates have not been completed as yet, it is figured that a minimum royalty fee of from one to five cents^per ton of bulk cargo carried and handled on the Great Lakes wovild be necessary to cari-y out the plan. Further research in order to determine the exact royalty fee amount will be necessary, and will be based upon the total number of covered workers, the number in each age group, and the extent of payments under the pension-welfare plan. for by the particular unions in­ volved. Due to the costs in­ volved, no industry is anxious to start any security program. * Notably, the Mine Workers and Garment Workers "have led the parade of shoreside industries adopting pension-welfare plans. Other Anions, such as the Auto Workers, Steel Workers and She's a good ship with a good crew. We understand that Calmar is planning at least 12 ships on this inter-coastal run. If this is so, we will have one Calmar a week in this port which will mean quite a few jobs for this Hall. This we will be happy to see. The SS Kenyan Victory, an Isthmian ship, paid off here after being out ^e months. There were plenty of beefs on her re­ garding disputed overtime. However, most of the trouble came from the crew's uncertain­ ty about the agreem'^nt. In ad­ dition, there was a little bad feeling between the crew and the Chief Engineer who had a couple of fair-haired boys he favored a good bit. SADDER. WISER We squared everything away, DETROIT — Recently, two of and the Chief is a sadder but the Port Councils in the Great wiser man. He certainly got a Lakes area ^ affiliated with AFL lesson on how to get along with Maritime Trades Department a crew. Another Isthmian ship, have passed resolutions and mo­ the SS Twin Falls Victory, will tions urging the adoption of an payoff in San Pedro and we will do our best to have an SIU rep­ overall pension-welfare program resentative down there to take for all Maritime workers on the care of things. Great Lakes. Waterman, we hear,' is tak­ First, the Duluth area Port ing about three ships off this Council passed such a motion coast. That's bad for the boneendorsing a pension and welfare yard, but it is a big help to us plan. Then, on February 5, the as shipping had slowed quite Cleveland Port Council did like­ a bit. wise. A word or two on the Guards Illustrating the importance atT and Watchmen's organizing cam­ SIU STYLE tached to this AFL pension-wel­ paign are in order. Brother Tur­ fare program, the daily news­ Many of the unorganized sea­ ner has just made a trip to San papers carried stories on both men were sold on the SIU Great Pedro and Los Angeles to sur­ Council meetings,* and the Cleve­ Lakes District style'of beef rep­ vey the possibilities of bringing land recommendation was given resentation. They had often nation-wide publicity through the guards in that area into the 30.000 AFFECTED sailed on ships where opening Seafarers Guards and<i, Watch­ the Associated Press. your mouth to squawk about men's Union". It has been roughly estimated conditions was just the same as In the past, much emphasis has that some 30,000 Great Lakes He reports that he met with been laid upon the securing of workers will be covered by the Electrical ^Vorkers, are presently great success and is setting up asking the Skipper for time. Another fact which surprised increased wages and better pension-welfare program. With concerned with welfare and se- an office down there. many of the unorganized seamen working conditions as each new the exception of the seamen, the cirrity programs. Once again, we urge all mem­ was that all SIU contracts on contract with the operators was vast majority of these workers Seamen have been the orphans bers touching West Coast ports are already unionized. However, of the. labor movement for many to take time out to talk to the the Lakes provide for job sen­ negotiated. Certainly, wages, hours, work­ non-union workers would also years. Now they're tired of that guards. Give them the right iority and job protection. ing and living conditions are still benefit from the plan in the long role. Seamen and other mari­ score. of the utmost importance. How­ run as they, too, would be cov­ time workers on the Great Lakes Brother Hal Banks, West Coast ever, today there is a realiza­ ered by the AFL program. want security, too. organizer, says that he is sign­ tion that such things as the Industry after industry ashore That's why the AFL Maritime ing a couple of contracts, bring­ guaranteed annual season, mem­ is adopting some form of a so­ Trades Department and its affi­ ing more ships under the SIUbership vacation plans, and pen­ cial security program for the liated unions will fight for a A&G banner. When we know sion-welfare plans are increasing workers. Naturally, these plans pension-welfare program for all more about this we'll send a By KEITH ALSOP in importance. have been originated and fought Great Lakes maritime workers. full report. GALVESTON — There are That is why all plans which about 300 men on the beach here have anything to do with the and shipping is pretty slow. So s'ecurity of workers are currently it is obvious that the Texas receiving much more attention. coast is not the place to head PENSION-WELFARE PLAN for if you want to ship out in Although the complete details • a hurry. end result is that the entire a crew works better when no­ By BLACKIE CARDULLO ,Howev^--we do get around for the pension-welfare plan body is hard-timing them. It's three payoffs and three sign- have not as yet been outlined, SAN FRANCISCO — Shipping ci-ew including both licensed and up to the Union to keep on dem­ ons a week including freighters suffdent research has been con­ is still very good here. Isthmian unlicensed men do a bang-up onstrating this point. ducted so that fairly rough fig­ as well as tankers. is going to run one ship a week job aboard. Incidentally, the Portmar crew There are three Isthmian ships ures are available. GET IT. CALMAR? got rid of its gashounds and in port right now. Two of these As passed by the two Port out of San Pedro on the Far are in transit,' but the remain­ Councils, the AFL program calls East run and several more inter- Galmar had better take note performers just as soon as the ing one is paying off and will for the setting-up of a Great coastals. Waterman is putting on of these circumstances, too. The performances began. be signing on again right away. Lakes Council of the AFL Mari­ several more to hit this port too. In answer to Brother Jones, About five Cities Service-tank­ time Trades Department. Of the quite a number of Portmar is a clean ship. She is who complained ^in the LOG of ers come into Lake Charles . This Council, composed of -the ships we have had this week, so clean that when we went January 9 about the SUP tak­ .every week, and we try to hit various affiliated Maritime unions most of them in transit, there is aboard we thought we were go­ ing off crews coming from the ing on a yacht. every one. East Coast, I would like to cor­ in the AFL, would coordinate all one which we want to mention . We have just notified the activities as^well as sponsor such at some length. She was the The motto on the Portmar is: rect a misstatement. A good crew deserves a good G & H Towing Company that programs as the pension-welfare SS Portmar, Calmar. No one is pulled off a ship captain and vice versa. their contract with the Marine plan. The Portmar had one of the coming from the East Coast. If Allied Workers expires April 14 best topside tfrews we have seen This is an example which all this ever happens to you, get in and that it is high time to get Certainly, such a' Council for g long time. The Skipper is crews should follow. When you touch with me at once. busy negotiating a new one. The would have much more influence one of the best and everybody have a good topside, perform than that of the individual In­ ^4AW expects to have no par­ your duties well. DonT take ad­ The only time a man is pulled had a good word for him. ticular trouble winning a wage ternational unions represented on vantage of the topside's good na­ off is when he comes in from the Great Lakes. It ought to be pointed out to a foreign run and accepts trans­ increase. ture. some of those bucko captains The plan, calls for the. setting The G & H people operate 14 portation. Even then, with ship­ Duties well done will, prove tugs up and down the Texas up of a pension-welfare^ fund to that this Master gets along fine ping as good as it is right now, coast and have between 120 and provide for, the needs of any without trying to hard-time His to thes^ companies that there is it is nine to one that he can get 130 jobs which are- shipped, ^eat Lakes Maritime workers crew in any way; In return, the no place on SIU ships for bucko Smnected; with the; carrying and men give him high praise. The officers. They should see that: right back aboard. through the hiring hall here. Galveston Slow, Beach Crowded Portinar Crewmembers, From Foc'sles To Topside, Win High Praise From Branch In San Fr2iiCt3€0 { /[ �m Wii j Page Sbc -• ' ^feW>: THE »-E^F ARE RS LOG Friday. February 20' 1948 You Can *BankVOn Seafarers In Nerfelk ,, , . ; til*i -• I - •' • 'iBiiiPS fSiiliillil - -51 V "S'J - ^ SKii«is' |l - < - ^ V - '/<J: rVl " r #I-; ' °°' 1""" " "» One of the banking features within the building is the old vault, which at one time was probably a repository for gold and silver. Now the SIU has a good use for it, too. Folding chairs, needed for meetings,, are stored safely in the big iron room. The offices which were once occupied by coupon-clipping , bankers are now used by Union officials in the performance of their duties. Up on the balcony, where the clerks and stenographers used to hold forth, members of the SIU relax around card tables or billiard tables. They can also write letters or read the LOG. W"!-"" "d Me.h». ICS bavings Bank, and it is a cleaner building now than it was when the banker* h..! N.ri "" Norfolk with a good spot to spend their lime while waiting for a Job. i" w f""* " .r E°" mirts: !Sp ^:i ' "•» 9" P"Clic.ll, " °"9 not work oul lhal way Playing cards is a good way to while away the tihie between calls. The Second Deck of the Hall is furnished and equipped as a recreation room, and here the men can swap tales while they figure their hands. for everybody, but rated men have their choice of ships. 4. i it 1 For Brothers who want more exercise than just ' dealing cards, the recreation room offers a few pool tables. Here is relakation and exercise combined, and in the picture at the left see a different shot being attempted by an intent SIU member. At the right is the refreshment stand, where cold soft drinks, cigarettes, and snacks are for sale. This i# a popular spot, and mak^ it un­ necessary for men to leave the building for a bite. J. f' -w —- k W.hei -- ' •aor' - ^ f " - V f 1 1 '.y I. ' I ,1 ____ I. I J® ' ii I •lllll llifiii I;;;;; I I y| % % % I •^1 •i r �Friday; Fabruary 20, 1848 THE SEAFARERS LOG ^age Seves MVTrinidad Head- Home Away From Home •M •m The MV Trinidad Head, one of Ihe Moran Towing Com­ pany's seagoing lugs, was berthed in Norfolk when the LOG reporter was in that port. Moored near the TH were the Point Cabrillo and the Point Vicente, two more Moran vessels. Hhe Trinidad Head is shown at the left and the other two appear above. The LOG reporter took his camera and note­ book aboard the Head, and obtained the picture story which appears on this page. First off the bat we persuaded the crewmembers to come out on Deck for a picture in the bright sunshine. It didn't really take too much urging, and the result was well worth' any effort that was used. Some of the members of the crew could not be snapped because they were attending to their duties, or else catching some badly needed shut-eye. Chew aboard the Trinidad Head is a seaman's dream. Lunch on the day the photographer visited consisted of soup, choice of roast duck or baked Vienna sausage, mashed potatoes, buttered asparagus, buttered limas. dessert, and choice of beverage. And the men said that many meals are even better. ^ Sounds okay, eh? \ ' /I After collecting some cabbage at^ the payoff. AB Alvin McDowell pays his Union dues to Patrol­ man Ben Rees. That ha{':^ smile on Brother McDowell's face is the result of paying his dues well in advance. Now he's protected: for: quite some time to come; and he knows that the Union will look out for his best interests. Besides good food the- Trinidad Head boasts good quarters for the men. Of course, they keep them deair and neat, and by so doing they make the ship a home away from hc»ne. Pictured above are: Lee Pierce. Oiler: Moody Jones, Oiler; and OdeU Powell. AB. They are seated in the usual left-to right order. : jW/r All the members of the crew joined in the praise for the Skipper and the other officers. So it was no wonder that when the Delegates lined up for a picture they wanted the Old Man in­ cluded. Left to right are Davis Gilbert. Engine Diepartment; Odell Powell. Deck Delegate; Cap­ tain De Puey; and Eddie Dacey, Stewards repre­ sentative. ^ - �f. : .-'r.'-i' v T H E SEAFARERS LOG P«ga Eiglii m.'- Fridey. Februpj'y 20, 1948 . SHIPS' MINUTES AMD MEWS ii^' »?<' •••• I lipiilPli [ Old King Neptune's Bag Of Tricks Given Full Play Aboard Wesleyan zagging thoroughly frighteped a mermaid. Also tried to sneak ship across equator by increas­ ing speed. Accused Man: Francis Phelps MM. Charge: Accused of giving shellbacks poor service, getting up late for work, trying to serve shellbacks fish on Wednesday, slandering sea serpents, mimick­ ing mermaids, profaning por­ poises and damning dolphins. Accused man: Paul Seibert, OS. Charge: Accused of being a landlubber and impersonating seaman; lounging while on the wheel and thus endangering Neptune's life. |r'- ^r li LIKED BY SPECTATORS • >.i4| Seafarer Hand, "Fuzzy" and dog show laurels. Member Enjoys 'Dog's Life,' Pooch Cops Show Trophies Named are but a few of the Old Boy's charges. _Each charge When Seafarer James Hand show- were forgotten. Jimmy and sentence was greeted by ap­ paid off in NeW Orleans after a strutted away, his chest thrust plause from the onlookers but Having taken command of the ship at the line. King hardly that from the King's vic­ trip on the Cuba Victory, he forward and his face all smiles. lad visions of relaxing by his Their pooch had walked away Neptune is greeted by the ship's master. G. N. Rasmussin. tims. hearth for a while, but he didn't with top honors in her field. Old Neptune is R. Lenkowski. FWT; Queen: E. Johansen. By late afternoon all_pollywogs count on Mrs. Hand and "Fuzzy," One more appearance was nec­ AB: Princess: Miss Diana Lepov/. Passenger: Baby: W. Hart- had been initiated and were full their pooch. essary that evening for the se­ man, Oiler. Behind the throne is the Doctor, A. C. Smith, fiedged shellbacks. The King Brother Hand-, according to a lection of Best Non-Sporting dog called a halt to the proceedings report to the LOG from his in the show. Steward; King's Guard: K. Williamson, MM. and the celebration of the suc- Wife, bounced through the front BOTH DID FINE : stopped. The sentences passed cessfvil candidates admission was door of their Tampa home, By JAMES (RED) FISHER begun. flopped in a chair, removed his At dinner that evening they were at once more severe . As our ship the SS Wesleyan "A dunking in the Royal Pool The ship's Captain and King shoes and 'with a deep sigh lean­ both agreed that if "Fuzzy" did Neptune stood in a receiving, line ed back for some easy relaxing. no more, she had done herself Victory steamed across the for you!" He got in two drags on a well. Jim, too, had come through and shook hands with all of the Equator on November 25, we "A facial of flour and grease!" colors. Said Mrs. cigarette, then the little missus with flying new shellbacks. Refreshments were forced to heave to and re­ "Twice through the gauntlet of Hand: "I was as proud of my quietly broke to him the news: were then served. ceive a boarding party. The guards, my man!" husband as I was of my dog." A toast of specially spiked "Fuzzy" was an entrant in the "A bath of fuel oil is in order ' boarders and guests were none Back to the show for the i , punch was drunk first to the dog show'' coming up in a few for this young upstart!" finale that evening and once other than King Neptune and his new shellbacks and then to the days and Jimmy was the man Each victim received his sen­ more Jim and dog took the floor. to parade her before the judges. Royal Family. beloved King of the Sea. There was just no stopping them. tence with tenseness for who HEAD AND TAIL UP With a nod of his head old knew what whim might find ex­ The "SUn was beginning to fall When the. decision was announc­ ^Neptunus Rex brushed by the pression this day. The King, in the west and the day was Weak protests of "I wanna ed "Fuzzy" had won again. A about ended when one of Nep­ clean sweep her first time in gaping onlookers and strode however, was in a benevolent tune's scouts reported a scow rest," were to no avail. Sunday the ring and Jim's first dog mood and all suffered no per­ came and Jimmy and "Fuzzy" swiftly to the royal throne. A passing about 100 miles east. show. ~ manent ill effects. wave of his hand in the direcWith ease they should be able were at the show. According to Mrs. Hand, Jim Mid the yelps and barks of / ' tion of the now quaking pas­ •Some of the charges levelled to hit her by dawn. is an eager show-goer now. It r the less refined pooches, Jinftny by the King are worth mention­ sengers and crewmen and the ing so that should he by some With fond adieus the Royal and "Fuzzy" waited until late can be caUed a dog's life but if the ribbons and trophies keep ' guards of his entourage swiftly chance pay your vessel a visit, Party assembled and put over afternoon for the chow. rolling in, he'll keep 'walking the side, to where their sea Never had he seen so many took into custody all those sus­ you can be ready. the dog." horses waited expectantly. pooches and so many doting pected of being poUywogs. Accused man: Thomas O'Hanowners. The dogs numbered 365, He's now out on the Robert A moment later the sea was As the last notes of the ship's lend, AB. Charge: Not steering the people were twice that num­ McBurney headed for Europe and if she gets back in time, he bell and whistle echoed off over a straight course through Nep­ calm and deserted, the equator ber. tune's domain and while zig­ well aft of the ship. and' "Fuzzy" will parade in' the For what happened ^when Jim the horizon, the King took his show coming up in April. took their four-legged'hope into seat and the ceremonies began. He's one guy who enjoys this the. ring, Mrs. Hand's words best dog's life. First to come forth and greet tell the story: ' His Majesty was the ship's mas­ "As Jim's number was called to the ring, my heart pounded. ter, G. N. Rasmussin. With a Jim knew his ships and he knew bow the Skipper humbled him­ how to handle them, but what self before the monarch of the Every member making a would he do with our littla donation to the Union for seas. The King, kind soul that girl chow? any purpose should receive he is, promised him the return "Thtey walked in the ring, an official receipt bearing ; of his command if everything around the ring, and up to the the amount of the contribu­ went smoothly. judges. They were wonderful. They acted as if they had been tion and the purpose ' for The Captain withdrew and the which it was made. doing it all their lives. ^-victims were presented to the If a Union official to whom "T was "elated when the Judge co.urt for action. "Let the pun­ contribution is given does handed Jim a blue ribbon and ishment fit the crime," the King told him to wait. Shortly they not make out a receipt for announced, and so it came about. the money, the matter should were joined by three other STEP FORWARD bitches. Again the winnah! An­ immediately be referred to other ribbon for Reserve Win­ Paul Hall, Secretary-Trea­ First to face the King were surer. SIU. 51 Beaver Street. ner's bitch. three women passengers — fair "Still they were told to- wait. New York 4. N.Y. damsels ail of them. The King In advising the SecretaryI could hardly control my ex­ stole a glance at his seaweed encitement. This time it was for Treasurer of such transac­ t crusted mate and quickly passed the best o^ breed and she walked tions. members should state The King leans forward attentively to hear the pleas of light sentences. Lucky' girls the name of the official and off with the awar(^: a ribbon and a victun prostrated before the throne. Blocking sight of the a trophy." they were—the King has a well the port where the money - , known weakness for beauty. poor soul axe King's Guards W. Smith. AB, and M. Kusic, Brother Hand's protestations was tendered. But there his tender -mercy agairtst appearing in the dog OS. PicturM^y Iie4 : Get A Receipt i'.v.-.-.. — >'1 �Friday. 'February 20. 1948 THE SEA PA RE R S LO G SIU Ships' Minutes In Brief Page Nina SSAfMOt SAM sags LEACOCK. Nov. 29 — Chair­ One man from each department man p. Bodden; Secretary J. to be assigned to cleaning of Carrbll. Disputed overtime re­ recreation room each week. ported in Engine Room and Election of delegates: John McStewards Department. Repair Kale elected ship's delegate. list discussed. Insufficient sup­ 4 4 4 plies reported. One minute of MONTAUK POINT. Jan. 24— silence for Brothers lost at sea. Chairman Nicholas Mark; Secre­ tary A. Van Dyke. Engine Dele­ i t t DEL CAMPO. Dec. 14—Chair­ gate reported Chief had sent one man Elmer Rushing; Secretary man to do a job normally calling Joseph Saxon. Salvatore Frank. for three men. Pa.ssed motion Deck Delegate,"moved that new­ by Wallace that doors and locks comers be given every chance to foc'sles be repaired. Passed motion by Pendergasf, secondied to leam SIU and policy. - Moved by Rushing, seconded by R. Hurts by Banta. that all ports have (SUP) that ships on regular f r o^m departments. Stewards new gaskets and dogs. Carried South America runs get fresh Delegate reported five emergency motion by Sparrow, seconded by stores in South American ports. cards to be turned over to Goxuad. to have hooks on ice­ FAVORITE: WEAPON OF SHIPOWNERS. Moved by Frank to hold up Savannah Agent. The five men box doors. Pendergast moved, CCMAMIES, AND OTHER DISRUPTERS IS THE payoff until all beefs settled. One given ' SIU pamphlets. Under Wallace seconded motion to take SPREADING OF UNFOONDED RUMORS ABOLTT minute of silence for Brothers new business, repair list made repair list to Captain, and to OUR UNIONDON'T LET THESE BIRDS GET up. Donation of $5.00 a man Patrolman. Passed motion by lost _at ^ea. AWAY WITH -THEIR CAMPAIGN OF DIS­ voted for Wife and children of Mark to get hot water in port. RUPTION . A>\AKE THEM GIVE PROOF FOR Brother Jones. Ship's Delegate, One minute of silence for Broth­ ALL THEIR WILD STATEMEAJTS. IF TMEY in foreign hospital after being ers lost at sea. HOLD BCOkS OR PERMITS IN THE UNION shot by Captain. One minute URSE THEM TO MAKE THEIR STATEMENTS of silence for Brothers lost at BEFORE THE AAEMBERSHIP- WHERE SUCH sea. AAATTERS BFLONG » * 4. ^ • 4 4 4 •VIRGINIA CITY VICTORY. EDWARD G. JANEWAY. Nov. Dec. 3—Chairman A. Campbell; 4—Chairman Antonio Schiavone; LORENZO c. MCCARTHY. Secretary S. A. Caruso. Voted Secretary Augie Lazzaro. SIU that Steward conduct his de­ elections discussed, members Dec. 21—Chairman James Dorpartment in accordance with SIU urged to vote. Deck Delegate ris; Secretary Andrew Martel. rules. Also voted for new Ste­ Lazzaro thanked Stewards Dele­ Voted motion by Thomas wards Delegate. Carried motion gate Gilbert De Jesus and other Murphy, seconded by Frank By HANK that members study the con­ delegates for cooperation getting' Dowd. to have wooden grating While shipping is definitely in for a good pick-up this week stitution and working rules. De­ new stores in Philly. Stewards installed on deck of steering en­ here in New York, the membership has had the educational op­ cided to notify Captain of ab­ Department congratulated for gine room. Passed motion by portunity of reading up on all union literature, the shipping rules, sence of ice water in Engine good work. Steward asked G. Campbell that all departments the Constitution and the back issues of the LOG which they may Room and faulty condition of crew's cooperation in handling take turns keeping laundry room have missed during their last trip—as well as studying and vegetable box. • dirty linen. Deck Delegate ex­ clean. Engine Department voted responding to the organizing drive and the organizing literature thanks to Stewards for their X. ^ plained score in German ports PHILIP SCHUYLER. Nov. 29 and how to keep out of the way good work. One minute of involved —More and • more brothers are honestly realizing that by participating in the Organizing Drive in all ports they are silence for Brothers lost at sea. —Chairman J. Purvis; Secretary of the MPs. aiding in the expansion of the entire union and thereby creating James .Adams. Engine Delegate more jobs. LORENZO^ c. ^MCCARTHY, James Glenn and Stewards Dele­ 4 4 4 Jan. 18—Chairman James Dorgate Paul Carter reported no Once you have a new company on the shipping board you ris; Secretary A. J. Martel. beefs. Deck Delegate Luther can really see the effect if has on shipping, especially in view Moved by Dorris. seconded by Dills reported some disputed of the fact that many of our standard companies have for Dowd. and passed that no mem­ overtime. Voted to hold payoff some time been laying up iheir chartered ships. Therefore, ber pay off until Deck Depart­ imtil all beefs settled and to new companies mean more jobs, brothers... Before Brother ment overtime from previous wire for a Patrolman in Miami. John "Bananas" shipped as Bosun and organizer, along with •voyage is settled. Also passed Carried motion by Bosun that ^ "Red" Braunstein, on their year-long shuttling tanker trip, motion that complete repair list next three Delegates check Ste­ • Brother Bananas said he wished to tell Brother Percy Boyer be given to Patrolman. One wards stores for next trip. Ship's and his mustache that his shipmate. Brother Parella, came minute of silence for Brothers Delegate James H. Babson ex­ back as Ihfa-d cook with John aboard the SS Samuel Atkins lost at sea. pressed thanks for crew's co­ from Buenos Aires, etc. operation. Voted, to help per­ 4 4 4 4 4 4 EMPIRE WANDLE. Dec. 10— mits learn about SIU. One min­ Here are brothers all over the nation who will be getting Chairman Joe Wilaazak; Secre­ ute of silence for Brothers lost tary A1 Horvalich. Good and their LOGS mailed to their homes weekly: Bobby E. Ethridge of HOWARD A. KELLY. Jan. at sea. Texas, Patrick J. "Denehy of Rhode Island, William P. Eschinger Chairman DeParlier: Secretary Welfare: Motion carried that any­ of Maryland, Richard W. Parker of Pittsburgh, Michael Klepeis of 4 & » QUEENS VICTORY—Jan. 21— Taylor. New Business: Brother one paying off shall leave his New Jersey, Henry Halligan of New York State, Robert MagChairman Anthony J. Lanski; Bryant elected ship's delegate by room clean and return soiled nuszewski of Chicago, John Chambers of Ohio, Daniel O'Malley of Secretary Ed. R. Carlson. Dele­ acclamation. Motion by Taylor linen to the Stewards Depart­ Ohio, Joe George Green of Louisiana, Anthony Patalano of gates reported all okay in their that all three delegates act in ment. One minute of silence for Brooklyn, Angel Reyes of the Bronx, William Green of Indiana­ departments. New Business: De­ concert on any beefs and ship's Brothers lost at sea. polis, Alan Williams of New York State, Eugene Mandick of partmental delegates to check delegate act as chairman. Mo­ Brooklyn, George Mike of Massachusetts, John H. Calhoun of necessary repairs in their depart­ tion carried that slopchest be Georgia, Arthur Blanchette of Massachusetts, Armand Botelho of ments. Motion carried to have checked by delegates and Patrol­ Massachusetts J. Austin of Alabama, Eugene Crowley of San Patrolman's okay before signing man if possible. Good and Wel­ Francisco, Joseph Younts of Michigan, F. D. Doyle of Louisiana, fare: Discussion by various memoff articles. H. Punch of New Orleans, Jack T. Pierce of Michigan, Michael bei'S on keeping messrooms and McGaharn of Philadelphia, R. J. Van Deuren of Wisconsin, James living spaces clean. Steward H. Nelson of South Carolina, Frederick Farthing of Mississippi, DeParlier volunteered to see 4 4 4 Harvey G. Browning of Tennessee and George W. Fournier of about getting new library in MOORING HITCH. Jan. 19— California. Baltimore. One minute of silence Chairman Tom Tucker; Secretory 4 4^4 J. F. Zahl. Deck Delegate re­ for Brothers lost at sea. Brother John Hove, one of the\finest bakers in the union, ported complaints about food, 4 4' 4 just came in from a Robin Line voyage... Brother Clarence ALCOA PATRIOT. Dec. 10— and proposed that crew be more 4 4 4 Bromiield of Indiana sent in a few weeks ago an invitation to CARLSBAD. Nov. 17—Chair­ Chairman John G. Doyle; Secre­ cooperative with Steward in one of his shipmates here in New York to come over to his man William Trigg. Meeting tary John Guynn. Good and Wel­ handling of lin^. Under good wedding. Congratulations. Brother Bromiield. and a happy balled at behest of H. Dell'Or- fare: Suggestion made to not and welfare, crew called for re.voyage of matrimony... Brother Leo Siarkowski just came fano. Engine Delegate. DelTOr- soak clothing in washroom tubs. pairs- on shower door and ice­ in from a trip with a big beef about the terrible North At­ fano reported discrimination Delegate to see that one man box. A minute .of silence for lantic weather... Here are a few oldtimers who may be still against a Wiper by First Ass'l. from his department cleans Brothers lost at sea. here in New York waiting for the storm-delayed ships to Also reported Engineers doing washrooms each week. One 4 4 4 come in: B. Romanoff, P. W. Rose. H. Fowler. P. Taurasi. crew's work. Water supply re­ minute of silence for Brothers SEATRAIN TEXAS. Jan. 25— A. Marco. M. Garcia. V. Pipinen. J. Patrick. E. Albarran and Chairman Jose Tore; Secretary ported as spasmodic.. G. Gage. lost at sea. Charles Wakon. S. Chantelois. Deck Delegate re­ Chief Cook, reported galley4 4 4 4 4 4 ^ scuppers overflowed. V5ted that GEORGE D. PRENTICE. Dec. ported sink to be putNin pantry News Item: The Maritime Commission decided yesterday to First Engineer was to leave ship 7—Chairnian John Doris; Secre­ in New Orleans. Later, com­ convert a P-2 type troopship into a passenger ship, for sale or . if crew was to remain. First En­ tary John Bruno. Deck Dele­ pleted repair list made. Passed charter to an American steamship company. The commission plans gineer subsequently resigned gate reported beef between Skip­ motion for new and thicker mat­ to convert her into a two-class passenger ship for' 609 passengers, after meeting with three depart­ per and 8-12 watch over cleaning tresses and voted to show Patrol­ 157 in first class and 452 in tourist class. The Arnold Bernstein if:^ ment delegates and licensed per­ of coffee pot is still pending. man garbage chute on fantail. Line has applied to the commission for a subsidy for passenger New Business: Motion carried Suggestion made that donations service between New York and Belgium, suggesting use of the sonnel. that the two cooks who jumped'be taken for Brothers held on P-2 type vessel... NEWS ITEM—The-Association of American 4 4 4*. SMITH THOMPSON. Nov. 11 ship in Tampa and left ship manslaughter charge in British Shipowners asserted yesterday that maritime wages have reached —Chairman H. M. Galphin: shorthanded be brought up on Guiana. One minute of silence a peak and predicted that further demands for increases'should not be a major labor issue this j^ar.. Secretary Neal LeggetL No beefs charges. . Good" and Welfare: for Brothers lost at sea. CUT and RUN . �Pas^Tsn 7 BE SE A^FAREBrS L^C, Frkh&y. Febfuary 20« 1948 VBE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS Answers 'Juicer's' Queries, Suggests Changes In Rules THE DAILY METAMORPHOSIS OF A SEAFARER ting down the plant. ' The foregoing is all true be­ cause it has happened on numer­ ous occasions to us on board ship. However, I always put in for the overtime anyway and as' a rule usually collect it without a squawk. IT'S OVERTIME That two-hour trouble shoot­ ing round on Sunday is definite­ ly overtime by virtue of the fact that the "juicers" are day work­ ers. Incidentally that should be de­ fined in our agreement. It's all in a day's work to Seafarer Fred Miller. Deck Delegate and AB aboard'Mississippi's As far as the ship's gyro is Del Viento. No job is too big or too small for him. Out bright and early he's busy at work concerned, I've always run up painting a. boom. After painting the ship from bow to stern, he heads for the bridge to give against that problem, too. The the wheel a hard left. This guy is just a one-man crew. By the expression on his face, it looks care and maintenance of the gyro like he's taking her through a heavy blow. is irP the hands of the Second Well, welL It can't be true, but it is. Shaved and showered effter bringing the ship into Mate at all times. port. Brother Miller debarks to enjoy the sights of a West African port.-These Seafarers just Fact of the matter, I've been can't be outdone when it comes to work or sharp attire—^pipe that tie. often told by the Skipper or the Second Mate that the ship's ra­ dio speakers and receivers are "Sparks" jobs. This, because they are part of the communication To the Editor: I sumbit this to the LOG in the system including Care, maintenhope that our Brothers will give Due to the present circum­ dance and charging of the wettheir ideas and views on thl.* stances and to the possibility of "cell batteries. same issue. The same goes for the ship's being caught short in the future HEV! CALL THE ELEC-TPJaAM! X M. R. Norris radar apparatus, unless a special by the flnky Tafl-Hairtley Act or WAMNATtWE /M I Boston' radar man is carried on board. the. sell-out policy of the com­ THE lONBTo service and maintain Radar munists, the Seafarers Interna­ (?AI4<£.E8! requires special instruction which tional Union should face the the ship's "juicer" doesn't have. times fully prepared for anything Parrott's other suggestions, I'll that can happen. take up one by one. As Chairman of the 1946 Gen­ Yes, the Mates should take eral Strike Committee in Boston, care of the cluster lights as far will give you a short outline as replacing bulbs, etc. of the trouble that might turn up Repair of these Js up to the ff we were not prepared. To the Editor: which those working receive Electrician even though the aver­ In the first place, in 1946 it Although the SIU has a record age Mate or AB doesn't give a took us three whole days to get overtime. second to none when it comes to Dates of contract termination, damn how he handles the cluster set up. Equipment was the representation for the member­ July 5 (Frisco's Bloody Thurs­ lights. main beef, because we were un­ ship, I would like to add a few Floodlights and mast lights, re­ able to buy it in time. We day) and other important dates words of praise for the represen­ placing of bulbs are also part and finally had to rent second-hand to seamen and the SIU. tatives we have in Tampa. parcel of deck department work. URGES CONSIDERATION gear that didn't serve the pur­ My ship, the SS Robert McYou can't expect an electrician pose. This calendar could serve a Burney, paid off in Tampa, Janu­ to know how to rig a bosun's M. R. NORRIS Even the renting took time. veryr useful purpose all around ary 22. We had the usual num­ chair to replace a burnt out lamp and ,I really think that our of­ ber of b^efs concerning overtime at the end of a crosstree on theOTHER PITFALLS equip each branch for strike ac­ ficials should give this serious mast. conditions and so on. consideration at the next Agents A controversal issue was how tion at any time. Literature The only wet-'cell batteries un­ The day of the payoff, the Conference. best to keep records of picket should be gotten up on the whole Tampa Agent and a couple of der the care of the juicer are All dates of any importance to time. In fact, this still was a strike question so that if it is the SIU would be printed in and the batteries connected with controversial issue when the necessary to pull the pin some able helpers came aboard. The aroimd the numerals or added starting the emergency genera­ strike ended. And there were a time everyone will know what to speed and efficiency which these tor. men used to straighten out do. at the bottom of the calendar. lot of other p^blems too num> every beef major or minor was PARTLY OKAY Next is about status of con­ In short, the SIU ought to be something to see. erous to say anything about As far as switchboards being here. fused electrician Wiley E. Parable to move as a body swiftly I myself was proud and thank­ handled solely by the electrician, rott. To avoid these pitfalls it is in any direction at any time. ful, that we had such Union offi­ Yes, I believe that the Chief this is okay but it's a tough and necessary, in ray opinion, to set And Union solidarity should al­ cers working in our behalf. Not Electrician should have a room troublesome proposition to call a central strike office and to ways be our aim. only did they straighten out all of his own as his work is such the electrician every time a tog­ beefs^ to the satisfiaction of all that he has to be up and around gle switch has to be thrown on concerned, but they did it in such the board. , any time during the day or night a way as to leave no doubt in the However, if this clause stating even though he is a day worker. Also, in importance, he is as that only the Electrician should To the Editor: He asked why did we have to minds of the Skipper and com­ impdrtant as any of the Engin­ handle the board could be in­ go to the consul to have good pany officials that the Union We certainly are enjoying oxur- food destroyed. What was good means business in Tampa. eers or-Mates J^ecause on the ma- corporated in the working rules ority of the modern ships the it would be a clear cut definition selves out here in the Far East enough for him was good enough That's all except for a little re­ minder to the membership; That electrician is , an integral and of a sore spot which has concern­ on the good ship-SS Blue Island for the crew, he added. iiiiportant person in the ship's ed the Electricians for a long Victory, "Red Lead" Anderson, Our overtime sheets look like kind of representation can only Master. personnel as practically every time. neon signs because.the red lead be possible with the cooperation Keep For instance^ vre have boat The overtime hours for trouble running .pump, winch, windlass on them resembles ,the red hash­ of the crew members. sober at the payoff, present your shooting in port on Saturday and drill on Sundays. and piece of equipment is pow­ es on Broadway. beefs in a, straightforward man­ Sunday and at sea on Sunday When we ask for half money, ered by an electri<?lhotor. The theme song, sung by the . Yes, I also agree that the agree­ could be worked into the work­ the Master tells us how much Master, is "I log you, I log you, ner and let the Patrolmen do the ment should be more specific in ing rules without much difficul­ money we' will get as he is the I log you, I log you for many rest. regards to what constitutes over­ ty. Also worthy of being incor­ "Master of this God damned reasons. In fact I log you for Salvatore W. Arini time by eliminating the "mays" porated into the working rules ship," and there will be only one your month's pay," sung to the and "cans" and making it yes or is that relating to stand-by pay, draw in each port. tune of "Sweetheart of all my Our food was so lousy that when electrical deck gear is bedream's." no. Yes, it is also true that Chief ing worked or about to be work­ we had to call in the consul to Incidentally, please send some Engineers never bother calling ed and Megger readings on all inspect it. After he had con­ LOGS to me c/p C. F: Sharp & the Electrician when dock ng and motors at three month intervals. demned some of it, "Red Lead" Co. in Shanghai. Abe Rapaporl went iiito mourning for his bugs letting go or when changihg over L.'Gtanlham and worms. generators, starting up o- shut­ To the Editor: This is my attempt to answer a few of the letters on varied and simdry subjects concerning all Seafarers in the January 30 issue of the LOG. The first will be answering a letter written by Brother Albert A. LaPlante in reference to put­ ting • SIU calendars on all SIU s^hips. A very good idea. This would tend to replace all the gin mill and grab joint calendars that are passed out free at the end of every year by the different out­ fits that make a buck or are out to fl^ce the seamen. Instead of reminding the sea­ man'of some joint where he got« taken in around the islands or dotvff the coast, the SIU calendar would remind him of the Union by having the important days for SIU men marked in red numeralSi By important days, I stress le' gal holidays in port as well as at sea (including Saturdays) for Calls For Year-Round Strike Committees Laurels To Union For Nice Payoff In Port Tampa 'Red Lead' Has Expensive Theme Song �Friday. Febiraary itO. 1948 "Clear Up Wiper Working Rules, Brother Urges TB E S E A FAR E R SLOG Puerto La Cmz; "THINGS ARE JUST BEACHY DOWN HERE** To the Edilor: I have a beef that I wish to present for the attention of the contract negotiators, and I'd like to have them keep it in mind when contract time rolls around. A part of the Wiper's working rules in the existing contract states that he shall be paid over­ time for working jin the firesides, or steam drums or boilers. An­ other part states that he shall receive overtime for chipping, cleaning, or painting in the bilges, or on the tank-tops, durwg his regular working hours. But the contract does not say what compensation he shall re­ ceive for the same penalty work done between the hours of five P.M. and. eight A.M., or on Sat­ urday's, Sundays or other rec­ ognized Holidays. In effect, this lack of definition Seafarers-from the Capfe Re­ paves the way for an engineer to main. Alcoa, make the best of postpone such penalty hours. the sad recreational situation Thus he gets the penalty work by spending their leisure hours ^ done for one hour of overtime in Puerto La Cruz. Venezuala. given to the Wiper wherein the swimming and lolling on the Wiper should receive two hours. beach. Pictured here are—left NO REFUSING to right—Charles Burton with Of course, you can refuse such a good grip on Thomas Wilovertime. But the Engineer's kins' hair. Directly behind is word happens to be law at sea, E. E. Dixon. The other two anii if-he orders you to turn to men are not identified. Foil Can't very well refuse. I myself have been ordered to do At right is Puerto La Cruz' such work and have received shoreline with fishing boats bnly one hour of overtime for lying at anchor in the back­ each , hour of work done. ground. Homes along the beach In our current agreement this are occupied by oil company matter was partially taken officials and workers. care of. Namely for work done inside' of watertanks outside of the regular working hours a Below is the center of the Wiper received overtime and one town's activity: the port area. half. Primarily a Shell Oil Com­ Why can't this same provision pany port, in the background be applied to other penalty work can be seen oil storage tanks. that the Wiper must do? I'm hoping to hear some dis­ cussion and action on this beef. D. Hall % % %, Do Not Forget The 1946 General Strike may be long gone but whai happened in Tampa when the ' ships chandlers there, with the aid of the police crashed our picketlines has not been forgotten. When our ship hits thai port, bypass the chandlers. Do not allow them aboard your ship. If it is necessary . to buy milk or bread, get in touch with a dairy or bakery. These finks think time heals everything. Show them : the SIU does not forget its • enemies. Pass the word to - other ships. Monkeys Sure Thrive In That Ginntill Air To the Editor: A sympathetic AB suggested hook—the end would be swift that he 'tie the monkey next to and painless. Bob High, Red Jones, A1 The next morning when they Blues, L. Williams and Whitey dropped the hook, the Bosun Eatherton were swapping some did just that. tall ones over at the Beaver A little later in the morning House "trading post" the' other pandemonium broke loose when eve' and came put with this a sailor "noticed the ship was one: adrift and headed for the rocks —fast! The ship tvas coming into port Quickly the Bosun looked^ over iand the Bosun was .ordered to the side and saw the monkey kill lus pet monkey because of vdth the anchor slung over his quarantine laws. He had become shoulder, climbing up the chain, so attached to the critter that hand over hand... wet and mad­ he didn?t have the heart to hurt the shackle on the anchor chain der than a son of a gun! ... the next time they"dropped,tht^iiv A1 Bexnriein V Algonquin Grew Wishes Best To SIU Officials For 1948 To the Editor: ^ Page Eleven this tub very rapidly the other evening. When somebody noti­ fied the Skipper of the fact, the latter immediately got hold of the Chief Engineer, Casey Baker, and in very sweet tones asked if he could have four more nozzles. Captain, did you really want a race? "Pepsodent" Lucas shipped on this packet as Plumber-Machin­ ist, and as soon as he had signed the articles he began growling for lighter plungers and wrenches to work with. Greetings, salutations and smooth sailing to our newlyelected officials in the Seafarers International Union, and may all of them have a pleasant term, and may the groans, grunts and beefs from all of us be darned few. The crew of the "Dantzler Nor­ folk to Antwerp Express", the Algonquin Victory for short, der sire to extend their congratula­ tions to all the elected officers of the SIU. NO LONGHAIR. HE Jack (Phil Harris Hair) Riley was so happy when he received George (Society) Everett, the . his book in the SIU that he let buckaroo Bosun (memories of out a Burmese howl and then de­ "Do-the-Best-You-Can" Hillman), manded a special meeting so that got a haircut. When one of the the crew could go on record Brothers commented on it, he re- • that he be personally obligated plied that he never was a piano by the Secretary-Treasurer. player and that, furthermore, he The SS—or should I say HMS did not like to be called "Tos—Queen Elizabeth was passing canini." Cards Are Right, Cooks On'Ball, King Is Happy To the Editor: William (Short Circuit) La Chance made this scow as Elec- ' trician. The first thing that hap- - " pened was that he grabbed two live wires and I do not mean two live ones paying off after a fivemonth trip. He turned them loose a lot faster than he. grabbed §pme, oh yes indeed he did. The "Express" paid off pretty darned smoothly on the last voy­ age into "Raywhiteville" and here's hoping that it happens that way again this trip. Your truly has been called a • Belly Robber, a Casanova and__ many other "noms-de-plume" that cannot be published but when somebody hung the fitle^., "Homsteader" on him because'ha made three trips on the Express, \ immediately in a fit of madness \' he went to the land office and took out -squatter's rights. Pat Frango, the rambling • wreck from Georgia Tech and now Third Slumburner aboard, has emphatically averred that he will not go ashore in the land of the Belgians. He can get any and all bets covered that he will. What say, Pat? Joe (I-Ainf - Agonna - Sail-NoMore) Hill, the Deck Maniac v (Maintenance to you) has sworn by the holy pink toes of Affah that should this tub be shuttled • to Turkey that he will turri in his Lundberg stetson for a fez. And the writer believes him'for ; .. Joe can speak Turkish in a truly ^ East Side way. We sailed this scow, the Flor­ ence Crittenton, out of Pensacola on December 16 bound for Italy with coal. About ten days out we ran in­ to rough weather. The engines went oil the fritz so we limped into Azorc Island this morning. Thanks to a falling sea and the THAT CHICKEN FARM' grace of God we made it with ease. George (Sugar Donuts) Proctor, the galloping Night Cook and I haven't been ashore so far Baker, has, after all these years so I can't give the boys any tips of sailing the briny deep, decided on the price of tomatoes. to purchase a chicken ranch This, is my first trip out of somewhere in North Carolina. the Gulf in over ten years but Enough' gab for the pre^nt, would like to say that all the Brothers, and a little more to 'M the serious side of life. piecards in Mobile seem to be Here we are. beginning a New on the ball in good old "SIU Year, and the majority of us style, especially Dispatcher' W. have made many resolutions! E. Collins. He handles the boys about this and that. Let's all in a way that shows them they make the resolution to keep . the: Seafarers International U n i o n really belong to a real union. banner the symbol of the mari­ We have a good Stewards De­ time industry. • partment on here—the first thing To the Brothers aboard the toward making up a good ship. Express whose cognomens I have, The Steward, Ray Nouck, throws failed to put into these lines 1 out the materials and the cooks, apologize. When I get all your^ John Piekarski, Robert Pugh and Steve Sceviour, know how to put names, I'll send them to the LOG. the taste to it. Best " regards to the "Brothers" | We also have a good crew on of the SIU-SUP wherever tliey deck so it looks like a fine voy­ may be. . i age from here on in. I can't D. Casey Jones ? complain, I'm still bridge champ. SS Algonquin Victbi^F Thomas King Antwerp. i �S E A F dJt^E KS L4} a Twalvs Member's Beef With Docter, Officers Squared By Union '--ft::Friday. T«bruary 20< I94t Crew's Cooperation ^rks Yarmouth Payoff All went well at the payoff Feb. 5 aboard the SS Yar­ mouth. The few beefs aboard the Eastern Steamship Com­ pany vessel, which leaves New York every other Friday on a 13-day West Indies cruise, were settled at the point of production by the SIU Patrol­ men assijghed. In photo left. Brother J. DeAbreu. Fireman, who has just received his wages, is having his book checked at table by Engine Delegate R. J. Murphy (facing camera). Seated at left with back tg' camera is Anthony Melanson, Ship's Delegate, with Jimmy Purcell, Patrolman, at his right. doctor Jinally tore up the first certification and gave the Purser This is my report regarding the other which said I could do my accident on board the SS light work. Beatrice. Please note that the Captain, Chief Mate and Marine NOT 1916 Hospital Doctor are involved in I found all about this and went same; right to the Captain and told I, Enrique Ventureira, AB on him: "If you don't pay me off I the SS Beatrice, on November 1, shall call the Agent down here 1947, had an accident while going because we are not in 1916, this on board walking by the gang­ is 1947." way. So I went to" the Agent who I went to the Marine Hospital right away put his machinery in­ at New York where X-ray plates to action. He sure made good were taken of my left ring finger. Brothers. He's what I call a I was sent back to the ship but Union man. I was paid off. was unable to return to the hos­ I went to the hospital for my pital due to the fact that it is treatment for one month and 13 customary in that ship to say Alfred Jackson of the Ste­ days. Now I feel better except that' all you want is time off wards D^artment is seen that I have a little difficulty in Whei|i you request a hospital slip. bending my finger. This is one signing for his wages in photo So the ship sailed to San Juan more example of good Union- right.. Brother Jackson then stepped up to the next table to where we arrived the next Mon­ ship. day afternoon. The day after, I The Captain and Mate wanted pay his Union dues^ There went to the Purser to get an­ me to go on the trip so I could were no snags in the procedure other hospital slip which he gave lose my case and they probably as the 150 crewmembers of the me, and, at the same time he told would get a good commendation Yarmouth cooperated in mak­ me to take it to the Chief Mate from-the company for their won­ ing the payoff a model of speed and efficiency. for his signature. derful way of handling sailors. Departmental Delegates and As Puerto Ricans we are I CHIPPED FINGER American nationals. We fought the Ship's Delegate were on ,I \yent to the Mate and said to shoulder to shoulder with other the ball and had everything him "Please sign this hospital Americans in World War' II for lined up-in ship-shape fashion. slip |because I have a terrible liberty. We are entitled to all The Yarmouth makes a run pain'in this finger." our rights as American nationals. similar to that of her sister Again the Mate told me that Thanks to the San Juan Agent. ship, the SS Evangeline. Both all I wanted was time off. This That was the way to handle vessels, which leave New York on alternating weeks, dock at was witnessed by the gang­ things. Pier 18, North River: way watch. Enrique Ventureira I gol^ to the hospital about half an hour later where another Xray was taken with the follow­ ing results: "Chipped off fracture t^de point space proximal lanx left ring finger." f 1 was told by the doctor that I i needed about four weeks of treafinent and that my finger had to be placed in a cast. I asked the doctor to give me a slip for the Captain so the latter could pay me off. He gave it to me. The slip said: "This man needs four' weeks treatment." I went back to the ship and gave the slip to the Mate who * took it away from me and went to the Captain. The Captain sent the Purser to the doctor in order to get a certificate which might say that I could do light work with my left hand. -This was a lot of baloney. Was any light work ever done by an AB on board a ship? Such pressure was put on the Scene of the payoff was the Yarmouth's main dining room. Above, William Osborne, Room doctor by the Captain that the Steward (in white coat), waits for his book to be receipted by Patrolman Jimmy Sheehan (seat­ ed at table, facing camera) while Patrolman Lou Coffin (back to camera) squares away two LOG HOSPITAL other members of the Stewards Depeurtment. , To the Editor: V •'.^1 Perez Agrees Bosun's Heads Are ' Turning Grey To the Editor: J LIST BROUGHT BMTHER COMPANY SEES CHANGE IN ISTHMIAN SINCE CONTRACT To the Editor: For three long months I was in the -marine hospital on Staten Island. One day my old friend Joe Hien came over to see me. He found where I was when he read my name in the Staten Island ' Hospital list -"in the LOG. It:j was good seeing Joe. hadn't laid eyes on him for eight years. We were shipmates on the ^old Pan Atlantic, a Water­ man scow, if you don't remember her. Among things we talked over was what a good idea it is to run the hospital lists in the LOG. I jthank the LOG for running my name and making it possible for me to see my old friend. " Earl Larson • To the Editor: * Union Delegates whose efforts contributed to the smooth payoff aboard the Yarmouth are shown above. Anthony Mel­ anson, Ship's Delegate, stands in front of department delegate who are, from left to right, E. J. Murphy. Engine Delegate;^ J. McCarten, Deck Delegate^ and Monroe Hall, Stewards ^ Dele­ gate. The results of. their efficiency and' cocoeratlon was nmehv in evidence,. Would you please send me the LOG to my • home address, Ghinestown, Alabama, so I can keep up with everything'while I am on the beach and -so my family can read it too. They en­ joy it as much as I do. I paid off the Saihf Augustine Victory on January 5 and you could really see the change in her after we got the contract with Isthmian. We will really have to work to keep that contract, which we all worked so damned hard to win. I ha4 ahout . eight- months with Isthmian in 1947. None of the grav;^. either. tinw Brother Bill Champlin hit the naU right on the head when he pointed out that a Serang's life, is sometimes a dog's life. Personally I've had ABs. of whom it would take a hard-' working Fairy Godmother to please. If you have one of these, here is how it goes: If you give him a job paint­ ing black for two hours, he soon raises the roof and wants* to paint white because black dirties his hands too much. On the other hand, if he gets a job painting white, he soon drops both anchors because the gloss hurts his eyes. If he works offshore, he wants to work inshore to join his pals in their wolf calls to the dames passing by. If you give him a four-inch jbrush he gets very tired and you must provide a three-and-ahalf-ihch brush. If you don't, you are a phony and very partial to your friends. If you give him an old brush to redlead a deck plate, he. heaves it over the side and says you are clearly a company" man. If he thinks his chipping ham­ mer is not sharp enough, he sharpens it behind your back and cuts the plate. You can't tell him to paint the? bottom of the rails. Nobody ever looks there, he says. ' Brother, oh Brother! All he* needs is a marline-spike ir> his hip pocket and td hell with; everything. And then we ask why BoWns get gray hair. Is there any won-' der why? V. "Perez m �Friday. Februaxy 20, 1948 T H E S E AF A R E R S LOG Page Tliixtoan Organizing Handbook For Seafarers Beef Record As we stated before the Seafarers has always led the way in the struggle to better seamen's living and working > conditions. A major part of your job will be to show un­ organized men exactly what the SIU has won for them—and what we are "going to do in the future. They will see, then, that our program is by far the most militant and progressive on the waterfront. .Wo intend to keep it that way. As a result of SIU militancy we have won^gains for seamen everywhere. We have fought the ship owners, the Washington bureaucrats, and the communist sell­ out artists with all our power. We will continue this battle as long as is necessary and we will go all-out to defeat any government attempts to control seamen in peacetime as they did in wartime. ' Ship owners who want to bring back "the good old days" when seamen were treated as slaves and out­ casts, and political opportunists who thrive on dis- i WiMMER and SfiLl CHAmOfi ruption will never get any aid or comfort from our Union. It was the SIU -that started the fight against giving our bottoms away lest the American seamen be left high and dry. It was the SIU, again, that went on record to pro­ test the policy of some "American" companies which made enormous fortunes by transferring American ships to foreign flags. These ships are manned by crews working under conditions far inferior to our own, and is an out-and-out attempt to break the back of the American seamen; to whip them in line, and to throw out everything we've fought for and gained over the years. . In the following paragraphs we will set forth briefly a few of the beefs the SIU has fought and won. At the same time we will present factual evi­ dence of the finky role played by the NMU misleaders. Understand clearly, that if you talk to an NMU rank-and-filer about those beefs, your beef is against the finks, sell-out artists and commie line followers who are responsible for the' NMU's shaky position in the maritime field. A great many of the NMU men are essentially good union men led in the wrong direction by the wrong gU3w. The SIU' vnll soon have available for distribution to the memborsbip copies of a new booklet entitled, "Seafarers Organizers' Handbook." It is also being published in the LOG with the third installment appearing on this page. Further installments' will appear in subsequent issues. tion for purposes of intervention," said the Board, "was duly served with Notice of Hearing but did not appear at the meeting." '^lis statement was signed by the members of the National Labor Relations Board in Washington, D.C., October 20, 1947. From that point on the NMU used and abused the "pass" privilege they had and devoted all their efforts solely to sending men into the Cities Service fleet in an attempt to disrupt the SIU men who were organizing Cities Service-^nce again exposing the rule or ruin commie line they follow. While they shouted "unity" for all to hear, they were dumping trade union principles by the way­ side and had gone all out for the commie tactics of disruption as against the SIU's clean, progressive labor efforts. The NMU's efforts have been to no avail, however. The results of the Secret Ballot in the Cities Service election which were counted Feb. 9, 1948, were 153 to 30 in favor of the SIU. This meant that the Seafarers was now the bargaining representative for the full Cities Service fleet of 16 ships. It meant, further, that the Union would represent the crews of all these ships, by authority of the National Labor Relations Board, in negotiations for wages, hours and conditions. WSA Medical Program During the war the WSA took over the physical examinations of seamen which had formerly been performed by USPH doctors. No sooner did this go into effect than they estab­ lished physical standards so much higher than had been in effect that many old time seamen couldn't pass their exams, and this at a time when all men were desperately needed to man ships. Not only was this program wasteful of U.S. Maritime manpower but it ivas definitely anti-union ^ through the black­ listing of older seamen. . ' Official SIU opposition to the WSA medical pro­ gram was expressed by SIU President Harry Lunde- | berg, who on instruction from the membership sent ; a communication to Capt. Macaulay of the WSA in­ forming him of the SIU- opposition to the entire finky setup. This item appeared in 11/26/43 issue of the West Coast Sailor and was followed up in subsequent issues. At a joint SIU-SUP Agents Conference held in Chicago on March 19, 1945, it was moved, supported ' and carried, "that the SIU go on record to reaffirm our Coast Guard Ever since the early days of th^ war, when the Coast Guard Hearing Units were given authority over the lives and actions of the seamen by reason of the "War Emergency" excuse, the SIU has fought hard against that control. But, while we were battling dgainst these Hearing Units and the dictatorial con­ trol being exercised, the NMU was 'playing "post office" and "spin the bottle" with the hooligan Navy and encouraging them to hog-tie the seamen so that they could hardly call their lives their own. Don't misunderstand us, we believe in giving cred­ it where credit is due. We give all due credit to the Coast Guard for their war record and their peacetime >4HHH!TRW-V, AGREATUPVEl pities Service Here is one example of the NMU's filthy methods: Way back in February, 1942, they arranged a deal regarding "passes" with Cities Service so thart they could go aboard their ships and collect dues from the handful of members they had aboard Cities Serv­ ice tankers. Although they tried hard to enroll the other crewmembers who were unorganized, they never got to first base with them. After a lapse of several years, to all intents and purposes, they withdrew. • Early in 1946 the SIU decided to organize the fleet. We made such headway that by October 28, 1946, the SIU was able to send the company the following letter: "We are the authorized representatives of a sufficient number of the unlicensed personnel now employed in Cities Service tankers to qualify us as Bargaining Agent for the unlicensed personnel of your company. We therefore ask recognition as Bar­ gaining Agent. Please advise us of your position at your earliest convenience." The letter was signed by Paul Hall, Director of the Organizing Committee. After several hearings the National Labor Relations Board recognized our claim as a valid one, and directed that elections be held. When' the SIU called for an election the NMU screamed "Frame Up" and frothed at the mouth. They claimed they were being discriminated against because of the Taft-Hartley law. Never for a moment did they reveal that the real reason they were prevented from taking an active part in the election was because after being duly notified by the NLRB, the same as we were, that a hearing was to be held, they were not interested enough -to appear. "The. NMU which made a showing of representa- We will fight against the Coast Guard until all forms of that control-«re finally removed from the lives of American seamen. American seamen must be free from dictatorship of all kinds. work of patrolling the sea lanes. Our beef was and is against the Hearing Units specifically, and those "Brass Hats" who want to see the seamen as another branch of the Armed Forces. To prove the NMU's friendliness for the Coast Guard we quote from the minutes of their 1945 con­ vention: "In the enforcement of wartime discipline, the Coast Guard has established an advanced and liberal record, as against the injustices imposed by the De° partmeift of Commerce during peage. "We pledge to continue the friendly cooperation be­ tween our union and the Coast Guard for...a safe and efficient post-war merchant marine." Contrast the finky NMU stand on the Coast Guard with the militant position of the SIU in our battle against Coast Guard regimentation of seamen. We left no doubt as to our position with such articles in the LOG as: "Slli Fights Coast Guard Grab for Post War Jur­ isdiction Over Seamen"—April 27, 1945. "The Coast Guard Pulls A Fast One"—June 8, 1945. "Judge, Jury And Jailer"—June 15, 1945. "Coast Guard Red Tape Delays Crewing"—^Nov. 16, 1945. "End Coast Guard Control Over Merchant Seamen, Seafarers Asks"—Jan. 18, 1946. "Return Seamen To Civilian Rule Says SIU To Tru­ man; Coast Guard And Operator Control Condemned" —March 15, 1946. "Action Against The Coast Guard" (Agent's Con­ ference Report)—March 29, 1946—and . many others too numerous to mention. This is OUR record! position to- abolish the WSA medical program as soon as possible before it is foisted upon us as a permanent setup." October 24th of the same year, our membership went on record up and down the coast rapping. the deal as an anti-labor instrument of the operators, and an unnecessary drain on the taxpayers. Seafarers also criticized the WSA's inefficiency and accused ^the red-tape artists of trying to perpetuate themselves into the post war period. In line with this all SIU members refused to ap­ pear before the WSA examining boards. As a result of P'- §IU's militant action in refusing to comply wit^ ^ ^SA medical program in time of peace, the^ was forced to reverse itself and allow SIU members to sign on after the regular physical examinations outlined in SIU contracts. This was a clear cut victory for the Seafarers. Defeat of the WSA attempt to regiment - seamen was accomplished by the SIU alone ... without any' 'aid from any other maritime union and in spite of WSA and NMU collaboration. You can check the Seafarers LOG of November 2, 1945 which carried an item "No Ships Delayed As SIU Pushes Boycott Of WSA Medical Program" and another feature entitled, "Seafarers Breaks Macaulay's Arguments For Continuation Of WSA Medical Pro­ gram." In the LOG of Nov. 9, 1945, the final item signalling a victory for the Seafarers appeared headed "Seafarers Overthrows WSA Medical Program." While the SIU was fighting so hard to break ^the WSA's attempted regimentation, the NMU .was openly collaborating with them and even figuring on having a WSA Medical Unit in their New York Hall! • " During an NMU New York membership meeting on March 8, 1945 Vice President Frederick "Blackie" Myers reported, "We recommend that they (the WSA Medical Division) use the Union HaU..." At the NMU membership meeting of February 8. 1945, Chief Dispatcher Paul Palazzi reported, "We are also working on getting a medical set-up in the hall. That is, to have the 107 Washington Street Medical Staff operate right in our own building. The plai^' has been accepted so far by the local WSA people. We believe that in a short time we'll be able • to atmounce a date on this new setup." What a pretty picture that makes! If it wasn't collaboration of the finkiest sort—^what is? In your talks with unorganized seamen be sure to stress the comparison between the battle the SIU put up against the WSA medical set-up and poiVt out how NMU tried to sell seamen short and secii-e a WSA set-up in their own Hall! This only iUustfyites again the NMU's usual brand of unionism under ttt^ir commie misleaders! T\ ., �THE SEAFARERS Page Fourteen LOG Port Baltimore Pushing Drive in Tanker Field New York Shipping Takes Spurt; Bookmen Have No Job Difficuity By JOE ALGINA m • t Friday. February 20. 1948 NEW YORK — "It's a little guy suffers by this, but the fact By CURLY RENTZ easier to elbow one's way up to remains that the Union has a contract which requires his pres­ the Dispatcher's desk this week, BALTIMORE — Shipping has thanks to an upsurge in shipping, ence when shifting ship. It is been very ^fair in this port and but after one look at the 2nd his responsibility to live up to should even pick up a little more deck of the New York Hall, the that clause just as much as it is if present indications are correct, $4.00; p. SMdiii, $2.00; Angel Diaz. SAN FRANCISCO. CALIF. thinning of the ranks hasn't put the company's to live up to the $13.00; R. Bishop. $7.00; C. Huttsell. Bookmen have no troubles get­ INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS $3.00; E. Kol'enovsky. $2.00; W. F. us in any position to call for wage and overtime clauses. ting out, "although permits have H. McCurdy. $5.00; E. Dickinson, Adams. $1.00; M. Novakodich. $2.00; $5.00; P. Davis. $5.00; F. Nelson. $2.00; %?dditional men. BINDING ON ALL F. S. Slavik. $2.00; Q. w/lde. $2.00; F. to hang around a while, The number of men on the It is not something to ignore C. Hemby, $1.00; Stowers. $3.00; P. A. Mulder. $2.00; A. R. Cuidry. $3.00; •We had nine payoffs.with the shipping dfcks is .stiJl great, but or obey as one sees fit, the shift­ Samuelson, $4.00; C. E. Zell, $1.00; J. J. Beatk. $1.00; Wm. F. arth. $2.00; usual.lines: Ore, Isthmian, South Anderson. $2.00; W. Brown, $3.00; G. ' the whole tempo of shipping is ing ship provision is binding on Jones. $2.00; J. Hale. $2.00; J. F. Hoy. $3.00; Wm. Y. Cachola. $2.00 Atlantic Bull, Robin, and Water-, ' faster than it has been in weejcs. ev,ery men in the deck depart­ ORourke. $3.00; N. Boyle. $3.00; J. J. Noval^ $3.00B. man. The only ship that had S5 MAIDEN CREEK Bruno. $3.00; Yoenian. $3.00; Myrel Completly clearing the decks of ment. A. C. Hill. $2.00; J. P. Chermesino. any trouble worth mentioning Mizzelle. $3.00; A. ance. $1.00; W. men is a memory of the past not If a guy "forgets" to return he Adkinson, $5.0Q: Starks. $23.23; P. $2.00: E. F. Lessor. $1.00; F. Mnrray was the Niantic Victory, Water­ likely to recur, but there are is violating the contract. Chances Mrowczynski. $3.00; C. Wodka, $3.00. $10.00; H. J. Foy. $2.00; R. E. Teeyck man, which had some Black $2.00; C, M. Muffkin. $2.00i T. SulU sufficient jobs being put up on are that he would be the first van. $2.00; A. ranesh. $3.00; H. Stern Gang beefs. NEW YORK the board for men who are to howl if the company tried We signed on seven ships, and lighd. $1.00; A. Riqs. $2.00; H. Sunder INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS anxious to grab a scow. to beat' him out of a buck for land. $2.00; L. D. Dieudonne. $3.00; F. hacf a few in transit but not John Santos. $2.00; Frank Kolacz. Bookmen are finding it rela­ overtime worked. $1.00; H. E. Miller. $4.00; Raymond T. Hill.''$3.00; D. Taglleri. $3.00; F. C many. tively easy to get a ship, rated The Union is out to protect the Barnett. $1.00: C. T. Terry. $3.00; J. Prince. $1.00; O. H. Headley. $3.00; L, One of the beefs on the Niantic meii can pretty ^well name their membership from contract snip­ A. Jarvis. $3.00; B. E. Wilson. $3.00; O. Lord. $2.00; J. Velazquez. $2.00; J concerned the lack of heat in W. Feeney. $2.00. ship and run. ing by the company, but at the T. Karayakyoos. $1.00; A. Saaveda. • SS SEATRAIN TEXAS the engine room. It was one of Ships hitting the port this same time every member pro­ $1.00; C. C. Oppenheimer. $1.00; D. C. Cahill. $10.00. those things. The Captain and Letourneau. $2.00. SS TOPA TOPA week put into the record some tect the agreement made in the Richard J. Weir. $3.00; J. Arabasz. the Chief Engineer did the best P. Pringi. $1.00; R. DeGraff. $1.00; ; very good payoffs. There were name of us all. $1.00; F. C. Rocafort. $1.00; L. J. A. Mohanied. $1.00; C. Lee, Jr.. $1.00; they could to supply heat. quite a few of them, so say the The few .individuals who have Heffernan. $3.00; C. J. McDonoirph. C; Kounavis, $2.00; T. H. Ryan. $1.00; HIT TANKERS Patrolmen. Among them were no regard for the Union and our $1.00; E. Cipar, $3.00; A. S. Reinholdt. J. Filipek. $1.00; R Halloway. $1.00: We're not letting up on those $4.00; Thomas Maga. $1.00; M. Valen­ the' Loop Knot, Alcoa; Purdue contracts will find that by ignor­ tin. $1.00; J. R. O Sullivan. $2.00; Wm. J. Smith. $1.00; E. Y. Vicera. $1.00; Cities Service tankers. The Cities •Victory, Waterman; and Jane- ing the contract when it means A. Depping. $3.00: L. Kotselig. $2-2.00; J. A. Adams. $2.00. Service company , and other SS STEEL DESIGNER . v/ay, Smith and Johnson. an effort on their part they will George Driscoll. $3.00. tanker companies do their best H. F. Wells. $2.00; J. L. HigginSS HIBBINGS VICTORY succeed only in fouling up them­ ; DELEGATES SHARP N. Tsaousakis. $2.00; J. E. Metzger. botham. $2.00; N. J. Dorn. Jr.. $2.00; to keep us off, but the Patrolmen The Loop Knot, often a source selves and the entire member­ $2.00; P. Dayton. $3.00; A. Janowski. F. Pollard. $2.00; C. O. Polca, $2.00; here go down to them no matter $2.00; H. oucher. $2.00f. E. Dunlop. J. Dunn. $2.00; K. T. Stout. Jr.. $2.00; where they are or what time of of hjcadaches, surprised everyone ship in.the long run. J. Hill. $3.00; N. E. Cruz. $3.00; E. by paying off without any Cipriano. $2.00; P. A. Dexter. $1.00; F. day they come in. We have the Senent. $3.00; Chin Kong. $3.00; W. R. ones which hit here in very fair trouble. Most of the thanks can Hayes. $5,00; A. B. Porter. $3.00; J. P. shape and we are going to keep go to' the excellent Delegates O'Sullivan. $3.00; M. N. Tigmo. $3.00; them that way. aboard and the cooperation given E. R. Hall. $2.00; S. M. Onandad, A lot of the talk around the . them by the crew. $3.00; L. Opana. $5.00; P. Warhola. A good bunch of Delegates, $1.00: T. M. Neroda. $3.00; A. Andria- Baltimore branch is speculation nan. $3.00; D. Boumlinis. $3.00; Moo about what effect the Marshall thisj ship proved, can make the By HERBERT JANSEN Fook. $5.00; P. T. Flores. $3.00; Wing Plan will have on shipping. toughest ship a livable place if S. Yuen. $3.00; T. Thon. $3.00. Everybody knows that the CHICAGO—With the SS Mil­ good from here. Comparing the they know their jobs and get the SS NOONDAY , Plan, when it goes into opera­ waukee Clipper the only ship amount of income which has J. Sharp. $1.00; A. F. Rqlley. $1.00; crew behind them. . The Loop Knot is a good ex­ in this area running during the come in so far this year with a P. Vlanas. $1.00; B. Dunlop. $3.00; D. tion, must not be rigged so that D. LaCruz. $2.00; J. Garcia. $1.00; R. it destroys the American Mer­ ample of the importance good winter months, shipping is now light period in 1947, we find Hernandez. $1.00; E. R. Gordok. $1.00; that finances are on the uptake. C. J. Hyrny. $1.00; C. E. Kull. $2.00; chant Marine. If they fix it so Delegates have in making a voy­ practically at a standstill. During the past week, the port age and payoff pleasant. F. Fiesel. $1.00; E. D. Pattee, $3.00; that we lose oim jobs, we are CURRENT ACTIVITIES McCarthy. $1.00; E. Gherman. $2.00; going to have to stick together The Purdue Victory men en­ of Chicago shipped only three Lake seamen coming into the P. D. elez. $1.00; R. K. Tompkins. and not let them. joy^ payoff and had no beefs ABs, one OS; one Cook and one Chicago hall for information $I.OV; P. Loleas. $3.00; B. Undertilo. There are plenty of men still pending at the payoff. The same Porter. However, we expect ship­ $2.00 . about the SIU and how to join on . the beach here. As we was\ true of the Janeway. Her ping to pick up in the next SS STEEL ADVOCATE our Union are on the up trend. pointed out above, the bookmen Augustino I-.azzaro, $1.00. crew was on the ball and made few weeks or so. This activity and the interest get jobs pretty swiftly but the SS MONTEBELLO HILLS Some of our contracted ships ' short work of the wind-up. shown by unorganized Lakes C. Manela. $1.00; J. J. Doyle. $3.00. permits have their troubles. laying up in the Chicago region Apother good payoff, one that SS CAVALIER seamen indicates that more and But the permits are getting ^ marked the end of an era, was are expected to start fitting out 'G. F. Immel. $1.00; J. Ulas. $1.00; more they are turning to the that aboard the John Wana- fairly early this Spring. That F. A. Landmeyer. $.2.00; J. T. Ror.khill. those tanker jobs, and they are SIU Great Lakes District for ^3.00; £. Sandberg. $2.00; F. Bovne. doing good work aboard them, roaker, Isthmian, She is the first should be good news to the guidance and leadership. $1.00; D. Zappia. $1.00; M. A. Servine. tfore power to these .men who Isthmian to return from a for­ men who laid these vessels ^ip, $1.00; 3. P. Hall. IS.OO: S. O. I.ange. are serving the Union so well. Such a trend should indicate eign voyage after signing on un­ and who are entitled under SIU good progress for the coming $2.00, T Pilkington $,2.00; G. Jowers, In general and as usual things contracts to fit-out and sail the der the new contract. $2.00; J. C. V. T. Magdilena.. $2.00; N. SIU organizational campaign on Soloman, are in good shape in Baltimore $2.00; D. Enge, $1.00. Her payoff was smooth and the ' same vessels, the Lakes. SS COLINGA HILLS not only along the waterfront crew well satisfied. Curtain—end Requests for repair work on With the aroused interest of K. C. Faulkner, $1.00. t)Ut throughout the city. More­ ships running out of Chicago " of another "outfit that will never SS MAIDEN CREEK these unorganized seamen, it be­ over, things will stay that way have already been submitted to sailiwith a union contract." comes increasingly important fox SS Maiden Creek, $10.00; T. PaJ'n. as long as we keep our eyes open $1.00; J. LaFrance, $1.00; R. Teneyck. Bull Line has put a newly ac­ the various companies. These ship repair lists were all SIU members to get after $1.00; H. J. Baldwin, $3.00; R. M. for everything that goes on in quired ship, the Suzanne, into the Lakes seamen who don't Godwin. $3.00; R. W. Davies, $3.00; J. the labor field.' operation in the Puerto Rican filled out by the crews at layknow the score and let them M. Traub. $1.00; C. Terry, Jr., $4.00; run. She will leave New York up time last year, and turned in J. Rodriguez. $3.00. at the completion of lay-up. Of know what the SIU is doing on SS YARMOUTH shortly for her first trip. the Lakes. A..Col1ett. $2.00; W. D. Canty. $1.00. The Elizabeth, which has been course, the Union retained copies Shipowners on the Lakes have SS PIGEON POINT making the run, will make a for­ of these lists in order to check BOOK No. 50430 W. R. Carroll. $2.00. shown themselves only too ready up before the ships leave port eign run and then return to the Holder of the above numbered SS BILLINGS VICTORY to utilize the union-busting pro­ after Spring fit-out. A. D. Smitlr. $1.00. Island jaimt. book is requested to call at the visions "of the Taft-Hartley Act. ; ' Lizzy has made so many trips 6th Deck, New York Hall, 51 FOOD HANDLERS These outfits know that iiow is 'to the south country that she'll Beaver Street, N. Y, Maritime laws require that the best time for them to get I'iprobably raise hell with the man anyone in the Stewards De­ in a punch below the belt; I at the wheel in her desire to re­ partment handling food shall They also realize that if it turn to her accustomed haunts. take a health examination, and were not for the presence-, and GEORGE MIRABUENO SHIFTING PROBLEM SS CAVALIER have a "food handler's permit" strength of the SIU Great Lakes You are asked to contact Mr. Getting away from specific stamped after their particular District that they would be able The following named men have ships to ships in general, there is rating. However, we had several to have things "^heir own way, Jesus M. Rivera, P, O. Box 254, money due them for wages and the matter <k shifting ship which, incidents in the past few months free from any restraining in­ Catano, Puerto Rico. subsistence from the Cavalier, % i, % for some jfiason, always seems where the rating was properly fluence. " Wilkerson Steamshihp Company, JOSE M. CASTELL to pose a/problem to the com­ stamped, but without the neces­ The money has been mailed to So it's up to all Great Lakes Your wife is very anxious for addresses given on articles, panies and the crews sary "food handler's" stamp. seamen, organized and unorgan­ Often, JWhile a ship is in a Clyde P. Parker, $5.04; Gerald It's advisable for anyone sail­ ized, to get behind the SIU pro­ you to contact her at 127 Colum­ U. S. port or a good foreign ing in the Stewards Department gram on the Great Lakes. Don't bia Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. B, Spaulding, $4.79; Henry" A, 35 45 4. port, the men are called back to to check his papers, and see if let any misleading propaganda Pierson, $5.49; George W, WILFRED R. SHEA shift the ship. Sometimes they they are properly marked^ If from the Lake Carriers Associa­ Champlin, $5.47; Alexander Mit­ Contact your mother at 315 chell, $6.27; Donald C, S. Keller, all make it, but a good many not, then get up to the Steam­ tion of^ their stepchild, the Lake times part of the crew is missing. boat Inspection Service, secure Sailors Union, keep you divided. Saratoga Street, East Boston, $5,47; Robert E. Lansdell, $10.42 Sometimes a crewmember has a health examination, have your (includes linen money); Richard' Get together and unite behind Mass. Important business. big shoreside plans. Returning papers stamped, and avoid com­ the SIU program on the Lakes F. Johnson, $5,47; Paul T. 35 - 4. ALBERT F. FISCHER to the ship for several hours plications at a later date.' Schmolke, $6.46; Norman A, far the best hoursj wages, work­ v/ouid mean a complete change The outlook for .the coming ing and living conditions, and -Get in touch with your bro­ Power, $5.29; Roy E. Stem, $5,56; in his program. season as far as the SIU Great pension-welfare plan in the ther, J, A. Fischer, 2880 — 38th Edward 's, Flanagan, $5,56; and K has to be admitted that a Lakes Pisjxict^ is concerned looks Maritime Industry. Avenue, Oakland 2, California- George W, JFenson, $5,65; Chicago Expects Early Fit-Out This Year On The Grhat Lakes NOTICE! PERSONALS • ' -- • • •_ -i:-'<• - %*X Money Due �TBE SEAFARERS Triday, f ebruary 20.1048 Pas* Flftoen LOG Monson,, William Harold 71.86 :: 16,10 Mason, J. Montalbano, Philip 2.95 2.20 Mason, James Monteiro, Heitor 7.84 14.46 Mason, James M Montemarano, A. M 5.49 10 Mason, Jared A. Montes, Rianaldo 5.26 Mason, Claiborne L. .. .... 8.57 Montesano, Gaitan A 2.34 , 3.5£ Mason, Kinnie Thomas Montgomery, Cecil 3.56 J13.S6 Massey, Claiborne L. .. Montgomery, George 21.59 60.00 Massicot, Jules A Montgomery, William E. .. 21.66 7.20 Masson, Ernest L. Montierro, John V 80.35 5.99 Mastaler, Theodore Montross, Paul J 33 7.23 Maatejler, Robert O. .. Moody, Arthur 15.40 Masterson, Francis G. .. 4.20 Moody, Billy N 14.86 31.68 Mastroni, Henry R Moody, Frederick S 2.79 Mate, Richard 16.76 Moody, Robert Jr 20.06 Materson, William A 1.37 Moody, Warren Lee 2.47 16.46 Malheny, William N. Moon, Eugene 10.82 3.31 Mathes, Leon Mooney, Edward J 2.52 12.37 Mathews, Evangelos A. Moore, Arthur H 2.'87 2.75 Mathews, Fred J. .. Moore,, Arthur R. Jr 13.86 4.74 Moore, Ben B 6.21 Minton, James M 60.00 Mazinglo, Joseph Mathews, Roger W. 9.56 Mikkelsen, P. Y 8.53 Midrana, Victor J 12.64 Milam, Robert 26.27 1.38 Meacher, Leon L Mathiasan, John W. 96 Moore,, Crofton K 4.35 .69 Moore,, Donald H ^15.44 Miotke, Jphn A .89 Mead, Francis C Mathics, James K. 21.81 Milan, Russel S 9.07 12.88 Moore, Everett Eugene .... 2.90 Miraglia, Felice, A Mathicv, Honore 36.18 Mead, Hebert W 1.16 Milanovich, Alexander S. 8.61 34.17 Moore, Floyd 1.19 Mire, Karl E Matinki, E. V. H 12.78 Meade, Joseph P., Jr 2.48 Milbourn, M » 9.23 .69 Moore, George R 28.36 Misko, Michael Matisons, Dimitryis 19.98 Meadeds, Joseph P 10.80 Miles, Aulton, K 5.39 Mistich, Elton M 3.20 47.67 Mate, Manuel 6.12 Meadows, Clarence" D 6.06 Miles, Cecil B Moore, Gordon S 1.50 36.96 Moore, Harold J 3.62 Mistretta, Salvadore Matson, James Kanae 3.44 Mechanick, Harry 9.90 Miley, D. B. . ^ 4.66 Mitcham, Cleveland B 10.74 Moore,, Harold L 11.20 Jr. Miller, A. W., Matte, Edward P 11.55 Meddins, Edgar S 3.79 * 8.02 3.82 Moore, Harry A 5.58 Mitcham, John R Matter, Harold E., Jr 32 Meder, Herbert 12.15 Miller, Aaron 4.06 Mitchell, Barton A 1.42 80 Miller, Alan P. .. Matthews, Jessie R 80.16 Medford, Charles G 2.53 Moore, Harry L 60 2.34 Moore, Henry E. 5.69 Mitchell, George R Matthews, John L. ..! 66 Medina, Francisco 2.03 Miller, Alfred W. 4.00 21.94 Moore, James Jr 19.35 Mitchell, 1 Matthews, William J., Jr. 127.46 Medley, Calvin 16.80 Miller, Alonzo E. 2.62 Mitchell, J 5.35 Moore, Luther F 48.98 Mattier, George 3.44 Medley, Clark, Jr 1.02 Miller, Bernard A ;. 1.40 3.96 Moore, Truman B 1.42 Mitchell, J. R Matysek, John J 4.66 Medlyn, William D 94 Miller, Bert G i.99 Mitchell, Lloyd P. 21.46 Byrne 8.86 Mauck, Albert M 6.12 Medrano, Jose 9.57 Miller, Moore, H. William H 6-13 2.79 Moore, William M 28.14 Mitchell, Marcell Maupin, William B 9.94 Medvesky,, John ffi 4.98 Miller, Charles 6.24 Mitchell, R. J 64.83 Charles E. ." 1.48 Miller, 13.70 Maurs, George W 8.62 ' Meehan, Moracchine, Jules 30.40 45.34 Morales, Alfredo 2.84 Mitchell, R. M. 115.64 Miller, Clarence J 17.82 Maurstad, Raymond" 37.80 |Beester, William M Mitchell, Richard F 1.75 Morales, Antonio Clifford L 3.34 Miller, 1.32 9.81 Maxey, Donald R 54.95 Mefford, Gillum 10.24 Moran, Edfund F 6.71 Mitchell, Robert L 10.23 Miller, Donald J 2.48 Maxon, Ormond E 1.98 Mehlhaff, Wilmer 7.44 Moran, Ramon 3.63 Mitchell, Sam P 108.65 Miller, E. A ^.64 Maxwell, Elwin 0 2.01 Meier,, Granville H Mitchell, Walter J 36.05 E. L 01 1.48 Miller, Moran, Walter J 30.20 Maxwell, Gordon W 106.65 Meissner, Richard 94 Mordente, Ralph P 1.28 Mitchell, William R .45 71 Miller, Edw 33 Melahn, Ronald Maxwell, Jerry Mixon, Billy M. 7.20 Edward .72 Miller, 1.77 Moreau,, Camille . .61 Maxwell, O. B 5.94 Melinders, Tony 97.01 Moreaux, Allen A 8.26 Mizell, Charles D 38.48 Miller, Edward D 2.74 Maxwell, Theo. B 1.98 Melink, Valentine 5.69 Morejon, Gregory 2.64 Mobert, Roy K 17.83 12.87 Miller, Elden May, Alvin . 3.96 Melio, Mandel Moda, Edward 12 Morel, Jose Elwood -L 43.76 Miller, 1.98 22.88 May, Charles M 20.56 Mello, N. R ^ 6.91 Moreland, Benjamin A 2.05 Modin, Otto 12.60 12.46 Miller, Ernest E May, James Elzia .*. 15.30 Mellon, William 8.64 j Moreland,, Gerald W. 29.48 Moe, Harold G 4.80 Miller, Ernest F 8.26 Mayer, C. L 55.36 Melone, E Moe, Wm. K. P 1.75 Ernest J 7.06 Miller, .90 Melone, Edward Michael.. Moren,, Francis A. 48 M^yer, Edward J 9.80 5.04 Moreno, Luis F 3.59 Moen, Irwin S Miller, 4.82 32.20 Melonzi, Frank R Mayer, Ernest 2.23 .63 Moretz, Dean C 4.78 Moffatt, Donald 11.64 1.40 Miller, Franklin 0 Mayer, P 4..39 Melton, C. L Mogan, Stephen J 2.13 G 5;43 Miller, .73 Morgan, Alexander P 42.41 Maylor, Edwin L. 73 Melton, Lylo, H. 14.90 Morgan, Claude A 4.66 Mogyorossy, Julius 1.60 Miller, George 2.49 Maynard, Leslie l ^ 55.44 Melvin,, Sherman F 8.86 Morgan, D. L 76.72 Mohmoud, M 14.82 Mller, George C 1.48 Mayne, Joseph A 4.44 Memoli, Steven 15.41 Morgan, Floyd E 8.38 Moise, William J 1.04 Mller, H. A .69 Mayo, Carl E., Jr ^ 53.14 Mena, Victor t Mole, Raymond A 7.61 Morgan, Frank Miller, Harold J 2.28 2.94 Mendez, Steve 3.89 Mays, Harry 46 20 Morgan, Jugh 12.37 Moll, Earl J 21.06 23.94 Miller, Harold Miles Mays, O 14.46 Mendoza, R Moller, Arthur W 2.21 Harry 1.13 Miller, Morgan, James ... 7.33 Menendez, F 2.11 Mazgay, Stanley C 8.26 1.65 Morgan, John C 1.05 Moller, Ditlef B Menzel, William ... I 8.53 Miller, Harry J. 7.63 34 Morgan, Obert Julius . .24 Moller, J. H ... 4.81 Miller, Hugh Mercadi, J 1.78 Molmar, Arpad S 7.46 .74 J Miller, Morgan, Robert J ... 4.53 Mercer, Edgar Lee .74 1.87 Morgan, Robert John .46 Molmar, George D 11.28 ... 1.40 Miller, Jackie Mercer, Melvin 1.02 Morgan, Thomas E 8.10 Monaco, Elmer Armand. .. 2.58 .45 Miller, James A. BALTIMORE 14 North Cay St. Merchant, Robett Moriahan, William B. 1.40 5.14 ... 4.57 Miller, James C. Morgan, Walter J Calvert. 4539 Mercon, Vincent W. 1.00 27.32 Morgan, Warren 3.98 Mocean, Arthur BOSTON 276 State 3t_.|Merkley, Charles W ... 2.28 Miller, James R. 3.48 Bowdoin 4455 Mondel, Jacob 1.72 Morgan, William A 60.98 James R. Mericas, Evangelos 14.68 Miller, 3.17 BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. 108.89 Morgan, William R 87.02 Monju,, R. H Jarpes R. Miller, Merino, Manuel, R., Jr 16:34 20.27 Cle'^eland 7391 5.40 Morgan, N. Wm. T 6.99 Monnion, John P 80 Miller, Jerry M. .45 CHICAGO 24 W. Superior Ave. Merkel, John Monoghan, Joseph S. 1.00 Miller, Joe H 14.58 Superior 6175 Merlino, Allpert Morisant, Ralph 4.00 2.88 13.56 Morlay, Charles W CLEVELAND 2602 Carroll St. Merlone, John F 18 Monroe,, Henry F 2.23 01 Mller, John Main 0147 Monroe, J 13.96 Morlay, Donald L Miller, John C.2.88 24.57 Merritt, Charles 31.70 DETROIT 1038 Third St. 14.14 Monroy, Daniel 32.73 Morrel, C 18.18 1.95 Miller, John L Cadillac 6S57 Merritt, David L 3.87 29.88 Miller, Joseph J DULUTH 531 W. Michigan St. Merta, Paruo 21.33 Melrose 4110 Mertrud, V 5.12 Miller, Joseph L GALVESTON 308Vi—23rd St. Mertsch, Henry C Miller, Jos. R 36 2L19 Phone 2-8448 Miller, Louie, Jr 2.34 Merz, A 5.67 HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. 1-49 7.81 Miller, Lucian C Phone S8777 Messana,, Emile J The SEAFARERS LOG as the o^icial publication of the Sea­ Miller, Lucian W 1.06 Messina, Eugene R. 6.05 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. farers International Union is available to all members who wish 5.60 to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of . Phone 2-1754 Metcalf, John 60.60 Miller, Marrin, Jr MONTREAL 1440 Bieury St. Metcalf, N 10.74 their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have 6.60 Miller, Norbert F MIAMI ...10 NW 11th St. ' 50.62 6.40 Miller, Phillip E the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every NEW ORLEANS 339 Chartres St. Metcalfe,, Charles L. ........ 27.18 SlU branch for this purpose. ' 11.20 Miller, Raymond E Magnolia «112-6113 Metcham, Richard L 6.93 NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. Metroz, Edward 25.19 Miller, Richard However, for those who are at sea or at a distance froni a SlU HAnover 2-2784 Metting, G. ,C. Miller, Robert 148 .01 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Metz, Glenn hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LQG, Miller, Victor R 2.23 8.98 ' Phone 4-1083 Miller, Wm. A 32 Which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 • -ht Metz, Paul Fred 2.23 PHILADELPHIA 9 South 7th St. i 133.82 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. 10.74 Miller, Wm. A Lombard 3-7651 Mexwell, Miles 1 48.41 PORTLAND ..' 111 W. Bumside St. Meyer, Albert W 56.33 Miller, William H Beacon 4336 Meyer, Charles F >6.52 4.81 Miller, William R RICHMOND, Calif 257 8th St. Meyer, Wm. J. Millett, Charles M 32.66 3.96 ' Phone 2699 18.69 To the Editor: 2.38 Mills, Donald A. ... SAN FRANCISCO 105 Market St. Meyers, Charles E 1.14 18.23 Mills, Lloyd D Douglas 25475 Meyers, Clayton H I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the .60 Mills, Lloyd G SAN JUAN, P.R 252 Ponce de Leon Meyers, Harold T 1.70 ' .64 address below: San Juan 2-5996 Meyers, R ^ 1.40 Mills, Murray SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. 2.37 Michael, Joseph 1.00 Mills, Ralph C Phone 3-1728 19.65 Name Mills, Russel W Michael,, Joseph H 78.51 SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. 7.91 ^ 6.20 Milne, John Main 0290 Michael Ricard 2.82 Street Address TAMPA ....1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Michalek, Charles J 1.98 Miltner, August L." Phone M-1323 Michalski,, R. A 36.72 Mims,, David N. ... .89 TOLEDO 615 Summit St. 2.75 Minark, Louis C. ... Michener, Raymond 58.71! state City Garfteld 2112 38.55 Miner, Jack D 1.79 WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. Michna, George J. ... 31.84 8.26 Miner, Paul C Terminal 4-3131 Miculinich,, Joseph ... .Signed .46 VICTOIUA. B-C. 602 Boughton St. Migett, Hatton H. ..... 6.06 Ming, Anflbert C. Garden 8331 Midiey, Clark, Jr. 17.21 28i00 Minke, Donald E. .. '• -—J VANCO<JVER .565 Hamilton St. Book No. ,90ill 4.13 Minks, Lucian H. .. Mikalovich, Anthon.J>arJfic 78M' : 1.00 a. .9.63 Minotto, R,. Mikesa, Stanley ... -h- Unclaimed Wages m Mississippi Steamship Company 501 HIBERNIA BLDG., NEW ORLEANS, LA. Tlie following is a list of unclaimed wages and Federal Old Age Benefit over-deductions now being paid by the Mississippi Steamship Com­ pany covering the period up to December 31, 1946. Men due money should call or write the company office, 501 Hibernia Bldg., New Orleans, La. All daims should be addressed to Mr. Ellerbusch and include full name. Social Security number, Z number, rating, date and place of birth and the address to which the money is to be sent. SlU HALLS Notice To All SlU Members PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION 4 A �jhtge Sixteen T H E S EAF A RE RS to'.;-' '•' Friday, Februery 20. I94i >^| LOG ' ' \ \ ^ V V • TV'--'. •• Wi.' •-. V ,•• ''v CITIES SERVICE TANKERMEN: H-' '^V';,, .• - ':. • . • %: •• ' ""'•. ''"• " • . • '" • - ".'[y • ' .• ^ . - 4' ', • •-^V . -0 Al .. ' -iu ",'r: :•> •. -r. ' " -• ". •" >•' < S iW'M '-a; '|'-*--,*PVI'U»-''I- Ab- iis- V. • ,,-ite'$mB: tfp:^ I i' .-.w:/ •-- •• \ . v;, I :m |ty- •"'' '- If " •' lii 15-I';:'• FIRST ROUNP ^ -1^014/^ ]A4/ (2i(cf (3^1 ' I^ -' I' i yp§r^' TT t• • Xfa^ -.V /„' IrtCifr;:' • • i '/Uyfy.:: ti •Jll-"' fi..- '• 1. iAkjUi_ O-^ tAA4AA'*\^ _ (XA^A^ " ^bM)- rd'-fije^ c&t^baM^ ^- STAY O/M Y&VR •^;#l ,r •-' -i M . •y^m\ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource February 20, 1948 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. X, No. 8 Description An account of the resource Headlines: A&G PORT AGENTS HOLD MEETINGS IN NEW YORK AGENTS CONFRENCE TO PLAN SEAFARERS' PROGRAM FOR 1948 SEAFARERS SIGNS TWO NEW COMPANIES; TANKER OUTFITS TO GET SEVEN SHIPS SENATE GROUP FOR SHIP SALE BAN NEW TANKER OUTFITS WILL GET SEVEN SHIPS BRITISH SHOW NO NEED FOR US VESSELS BULL RUN OFFICERS WIN WITH HELP OF SIU CREW AGENTS PLAN SIU'S 1948 PROGRAM SHIPPING IS GOOD,BUT SLOWELL MAY COME FOR PORT NEW ORLEANS BOSTON SHIPPING HOLD STEADY; PORT MAY EXPANDFACILTIES EVERY LAKES SEAFARERS NEEDED FOR '48 DRIVERS COLD,FUEL LACK SLOW PHILLY MOBILE SHIPPING FAIR;BEACH FULL ALPENA BRANCH SPREADS WORD TO UNORRGANIZED SHIPPING PITURE BRIGHT FOR SEAFARERS ON TH THE WEST COAST LAKES COUNCILS PUSH PENSION-WELFARE PLAN GALVESTON SLOW, BEACH CROWDED PORTMAR CREWMEMBERS,FROM FOC'SLES TO TOPSIDE WIN HIGH PRAISE FROM BRANCH IN SAN FRANCISCO YOU CAN 'BANK' ON SEAFARERE ON NORFOLK MV TRINIDAD HEAD - HOME AWAY FROM HOME OLD KING NEPTUNE'S BAG OF TRICKS GIVEN FULL PLAY ABOARD WESLEYAN MEBERE ENJOYS 'DOG'S LIFE.' POOCH COPS SHOW TROPHIES NEW YORK SHIPPING TAKES SPURT; BOOKMEN HAVE NO JOB DIFFICULTY PORT BALITMORE PUSHING DRIVE IN TANKER FIELD CHICAGO EXPECTS EARLY FIT OUT THIS YEAR ON THE GREAT LAKES Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 02/20/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/423722a682693838469c8602ec4430a3.PDF 81f4f48f68d713a1e0bf64da014c2775 PDF Text Text •• •*-. •: £?-^rr;;,'.'.. I X T '' Official Organ of the Seafarers International Union of North America VOL. X NEW YORK. N. Y„ FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27. 1948 No. 9 J Four Resolutions Go To Referendum Vete Voting For Strength From March 10 through April 10 the membership of this Union will have the opportunity to chart, the course for the future. What is decided during that short period may well turn out to be the difference between a growing vibrant organization and a stodgy discouraged Union. One recommendation is for a $10.00 strike assess­ ment, to be known as the 1948 $10.00 Strike Assessment. There can be no argument against the fact that the shipowners, encouraged by the government and the TaftHartley law. Will try their damnedest to break the SIU when the present contracts run out. ' They know as well as we do that the foundation of the Seafarers, and of other maritime unions, is built on the Hiring Hall and the democratic Rotary Shipping sys­ tem. That's why they will imdoubtedly go all out to scuttle the Hiring Hall so that they can in that way eventually break up the Union. In the past seamen paid with their lives to establish a shipping system free from operator control. Now, with that system under attack, it is certainly worth a double sawbuck to defend the right to sail the ships without hav­ ing to beg for jobs, without having to kiss the hands of a bunch of men who would like to cut wages and set conditions "back to the days before the SIU. Honest weakness, however, is ,no match for dishonest strength. That's why the Strike Assessment is so neces­ sary. The shipowners have millions of dollars set aside for a strike. The Seafarers also has money earmarked for strike action,! but it's only a drop in the bucket compared with the bosses' bankroll. Ten bucks from every man in the SIU will give us the strength to be able to look the shipowner in the eye (Continued on Poge 2) , A&G Membership Will Ballot On Bigger Strike Fund And New Halls NEW YORK—In a move designed to strengthen the Union in prepara­ tion for any possible future trouble, coastwise meetings of the Atlantic and Gulf District on Wednesday voted unanimously to place four recommendations from the Agents Conference on a Referendum Ballot. Voting is scheduled to start on March 10, and will continue through April 10. All of the reports drawn up by the various committees during the Conference were approved by the membership at the s^e m^tings. Because of the pressing problems posed by the anti-closed shop section of the Taft-Hartley law, the most im­ portant one of the four pro * "An SIU Ship Is A Clean posals calls for a strike assess­ ment to immediately build up a Ship," declared one speaker, strike fund huge enough to make "and the only way to keep it the shipowners think twice be­ that way is for the Wipers and From now all now crewOrdinaries to do their part of members shipping to ships fore attempting to wreck the the job." SIU. in eastern Canada on SIUBallots for the Referendum The four propositions are: contracted vessels must be 1. A $10.00 strike assessment have already been prepared and cleared and shipped through to be known as the 1948 $10.00 will soon be mailed to all Branches. A copy of the ballot Strike Assessment. the Boston Hall. • appears on page 16. . 2. Another $10.00 assessment There will be no deviation for the building fimd, t© be ( \ from this ruling which goes known as the 1948 Building As­ This issue of the LOG in­ into -effect at once. Under sessment. cludes a special supplement no circumstances should a 3. A change in the Shipping containing the reports to the crew allow a man to come Rules to prohibit shipboard pro­ Conference and the full Con­ aboard in an eastern Cana­ motions and transfers except in ference recommendations. The dian port unless the Boston cases of extreme emergency. supplement begins on Page 3. Hall has cleared him. Violators to be fined not less V than $25.00 for each such offense. This ruling is in accord The Agents, before ending 4. Adoption of a new clause in with the Headquarters' Re-' their meeting - on February 20, the Shipping Rules making it an port of February 11. which made a request that as many offense punishable by a fine of was concurred in by the members of the Union as possible not less than $10.00 for Wipers membership and reaffirmed vote in the Referendum. They and Ordinary Seamen to refuse by the Agents Conference. to put in the two hours allotted pointed out that the balloting to cleaning the crews' quarters. would be a democratic expres­ sion of the will of the member­ CLEAR REASONING ship. The reasons for the resolutions All the proposals on the ballot were made clear in the discus­ were first suggested by members, sions which preceded the voting. and adoption of the four resolu­ Many speakers took the deck to tions would strengthen the al­ The Seafarers organizing drive additional jobs for SIU men. j tanker fleet operating out of east press for the strike assessment ready staunch militancy of the rolled on this week with the The John M. Carras Company, coast ports. on the ground that the biggest Union. Progress by the organizing de- threat to the SIU this year is signing of another tanker com­ an SlU-contracted tanker operpany. Latest addition, to the ator, now has two" more vessels partment is also continuing on the Taft-Hartley law, and that being fitted put in shipyards. other fronts, details of which a big strike fund would be a growing list is the Strathmore Upon completion of repairs, the will be announced as soon as powerful weapon in the hands of Steamship Company, which ac­ two ships will join the Carras practicable. the Union. cepted the Union's standard east On the question of the Build­ coast tanker agreement, it was I- 11 ing Assessment, there was a announced by Lindsey, Williams, great deal of feeling shown by. the membership. It was pointed Director of Organization." out that paying rent for Branch Still staggering under the im­ Agreement between the Union Halls is uneconomical, and that pact of the SIU's overwhelming and the company was reached on buying buildings in the six ports collective bargaining election vic­ February 18. Strathmore will Just before'the LOG went to in a fight in the course of which where the Union is forced to rent tory, the Cities Service Oil Com­ operate Liberty-type tankers press,'word came from George­ he went overboard. Fellow ci:ew- space would be a good invest­ pany was resorting to legal tricks this week. town, British Guiana, that Robert men of Youtzy and Boutwel, ment for the future. from east coast ports. The company has filed a peti­ Boutwell had been acquitted of who testified at the trial, main­ The two proposed changes in Acquisition of the Strathmore manslaughter and that Ralph tained that they saw the captain the Shipping Rules were thor­ tion with the National Labor Re­ ,tankers made it two in a row for Youtzy got a divided jury. swimming in the water after he oughly discussed, with an over­ lations Board protesting the elec­ the SIU. A contract was signed Youtzy is awaiting a new trial fell. whelming majority of the speak­ tion results, which gave the SIU last week with yet another new which will be held in April. fhe charges were widely re­ er declaring themselves in favor 83 per cent of the total votes tanker company—which is now The two Seafarers were oh garded as a bum rap by SIU of putting a stop to shipboard cast. arranging for the purchase of trial on manslaughter charges A hearing by the NLRB is ex­ members and a series of dona­ promotions and making it man­ seven T-2s and may acquire even growing out of the accidental pected next week. The SIU is datory that Wipers and Ordinary tions for the defense totaled Ifc/ more. death of a Georgetown launch about $700. Youtzy and Bout­ Seamen live up to that section of confident that the outcome will Williams announced another captain last October. well were members of the crew the contract which calls for be favoi-able and thus pave the development "'of significance in The British Colonial authori­ of the T. J. Jackson, en Alcoa- cleaning the crews' quarters in way for the Union shop election requix-ed by the Taft-Hartley law; the tanker field which will mean ties claimed , that the; man died ship, od the bauxite run. . time allotted for the job, Notice To Crews Seafarers Tanker Drive Reiis On Boutwell Aequitted By Jury; Youtzy Awaiting New Trial Gths Service Tries To Stall tertl^tloa /• �Page Two THE SEA F A RE RS LOG Friday* Fdbniary 27, 1948 SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District iliis • PS • Aifiliated with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 PAUL HALL ------ Secretary-Treasttrer Editorial Board J. p. SHULER PAUL HALL JOE ALGINA Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N.Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. George K. Novick. Editor 267 Voting For Strength 1^•j;- 'f. I:: (Continued from Page 1) and tell him that we are ready and willing to fight for our hard-won rights; ready, willing and ABLE to hit the bricks to defend the Hiring Hall and Rotary Shipping. No less important on the Ballot is the proposal for another $10.00 assessment, this one for the purpose of buying our own Halls in the six ports where the Union rents building. Branches in New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Savannah, Galveston and San Juan are housed in quarters for which the Union pays many thousands of dpllars rent each year. That's silly, and should be brought to an end. This Union, with its steady growth, rates its own buildings. In the long run, it will prove to be much more economi­ cal than continuing to pay rent for many years, and then having nothing at all to show for the outlay of money. The membership has repeatedly stated its desire for modern up-to-date buildings, with good accomodations for the men on the beach. There's no reason why Halls, with recreation rooms, libraries, and comfortable places to relax shouldn't be available to every Seafarer. One of the big beefs of the membership, during the past year, has been the question of shipboard promo­ tions. There are some men who like to trade on favoritism instead of on merit, and those men have taken jobs which rightly should have been posted on the dispatching board so that the men rated for the jobs could have first crack at them. The principle of Rotary Shipping is thereby b^ing violated, and the membership has stated, in no uncertain terms, that shipboard promotions must stop. Fining offen­ ders is the only way to stop this anti-union practice! And last, but by no means least, is the proposal to fine Wipers and Ordinary Seamen who refuse to do that part of their job which consists of cleaning the crew's quarters. An SIU ship is a clean ship, and it's clean be­ cause the Union has fought for these conditions and they are embodied in our contracts. Everytime some irresponsible guy fouls up the works, it makes it just., so much harder for the Union negotiators to hold the gains already made and win new ones. American seamen enjoy the best quarters of any merchant seamen. But this will come to an abrupt end if we do not live up to the provisions of the contract. A man who does not put .hi the time allotted for clean­ ing crew's quarters deserves to be fined, for he is a menace to that crew and to the Union. All of these proposals are for the betterment of the Union. They are resolutions for the future, and are an indication of the strength of this organization. .< There can be no question as to the merit of the reso.T lutions contained on the Referendum Ballot. The mem­ bership has requested them, and will now have the chance to back up their, words with their actions. A "YES" vote on each proposition is the only apswer to the shipowners, the governmental bureaucrats, and to the guys who ride the Union gravy train for what they can get out of it. A "YES" vote on each of the four proposals is a vote of confidence in the future of the Seafarers Inter­ national Union! Hospital Patients When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post­ card, giving your name and the number of your ward. Staten Island Hospital Men Now h The Mmm Nespitds These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by writing to them. GALVESTON HOSPITAL W. CANAVAN ROY E. WILSON D. N. De PLANK Q. JOHNSON F. KOPF OSWALD J. F. MARTIN C. R. HANSON O. M. STIREWALT CLIFF MOUNCE % % X NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL A. R. CHISHOLM A. C. KIMBERLY W. WILCOXON R. E. STRIPPY ROBERT JOHNSON S. LeBLANC JAMES GORDAN , T. M. LYNCH PAUL KRONBERGS G. ROCZAN R. SMITH P. PETAK JOHN E. KENNAIR P. R. CALLAHAN L. CLARKE C. McHILBERRY R. LUNDQUIST' GEORGE BRADY J. GONIGLIA ,, L. A. HOLMES •• A. AMUNDSON J. CARROLL J. MAOUIRE A. M. XIPABI A. A. SAMPSOi^ A. M. LUPER E. FITZER D. PARKER J. J. O'NEAL A. L. MALONE C. MASON J. DENNIS i. X X* BALTIMORE HOSPITAL L. J. SWAN R. CASEY You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing times: Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on Sih and 6th floors.) Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) -E. LACHOFF G. FRESHWATER J. MASONGSONG D. HERON , C. GREEN P. TAURASI M. ROSENBERG A. JENSBY XXX BRIGHTON HOSPITAL W. J. FEENEY J. F. LAND W. CAREY L. J. STEPHERSON JOE MCDONOUGH E. J. CARAVANA JOHN SCULLY J.-P. THRASHER A. FAZERKELY E. FREMSTAD P. CASSALINOUVA M. B. VIKE N. JOEL LEE F. A. CARROLL / JOE THOMAS XXX ROBERT LORD STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL E. J. DELLAMANO - , , , F. J. SCHUTZ XXX J. H. HOAR FT. STANTON MARINE KOSP. - J. SLAMAN R. B. WRIGHT , P. FRANKMANIS ARCH McGUIGAN M. CASTRO R. S. LUFLIN S. HEIDUCKI JULIUS SUPINSKY J. McNEELY FRANK CHAMBERLAYNE T. McNICHOLAS J. LIGHTFOOT J. PRATS - - m m �THE S E^W A K E K S Priday. February 27. 1948 Page Three LO G mMi iii *' - - M mm ' "y^,; WAku '•. 1» vr-' awd> L fc liii ISsSSwii r/;,; 1^1?^ l-sn. m. JJUV > •', P?l.v, Eh; winrtAt OHlOW ll'hf; 1 seA»w®"*jSw 1^;- > • • . A'.: • V,. -li'ii Si• :;i:lnv'vi&^';;; :• :5?!h4h M H.A • * ^^ �THE si A FA RE R S LOG \. Friday, February 27, 1948 wmmemEs: T Headquarters Report Finances The records will show the financial condition of the Prr. ganization has improved since this time last year. While we are operating within the general income, it doesn't mean that we Funds General Fund Strike Funds . Building Fund Hospital Fund Totals ... have by any means retrenched financially to a satisfactory point of minimum cost of operation. The following is the present Headquarters conditions com­ pared with a year ago. Balance Beginning 1947 Increase $ 91,522.06 , .$ 35.078.17 237,454.83 , . 434,879.13 . 201,814.91 ~ . 109,430.06 ..$781,202.29 $244,332.16 Decrease $64,855.07 19,789.66 Balance Feb. 14,1948 $126,600.23 672,333.98 136,959.84 89,640.40 $1,025,534.45 (Note: These figures do not include physical properties of the Union. Value of real estate owned by the Union appears on Page Five, under the heading of "Buildings and Halls.) t-' AiXirrff doiffBKm far from what we want for the seamen, but it does represent a step forward. The federal agency handling this jobless insurance offered us a plan years ago, but with strings attached which would have affected our rotary Hiring Hall system. We have consistently turned down these overtures and demanded unem­ ployment insurance for merchant seamen free and clear of any governmental tie-ins. During the past year we were^^ successful in having some min­ imum demands met, but we shall continue pressing for a more adequate unemployment insur­ ance program for the seamen. Legislation Under Consideration Several bills affecting seamen tiave been introduced in Con­ gress in the past few months, although there are no signs of immediate action on any of them. We are naturally inter­ ested in the enactment of all of them, and will continue to direct our efforts to that end. Among the bills in the legisative "hopper" are: 1. The "Seamen's G,I, Bill of Rights" (H. R. 476). This bill her of off-shore tanker and point of production by the union would provide medical aid for freight ship companies under whenever necessary to stop the seamen needing it as a result contract to this District of the operators from chiseling on the of injuries suffered during war­ time service on U. S, ships and SIU is-at an all-time high. contracts should be continued. The number of contract viola­ This application of use of aid for the families of seamen tions on the part of the opera­ economic action should, of who are under medical care, as tors is not as great as it has course, be used sensibly; not in well as the dependents of the Contracts and Negotiations been, although a few of the oper­ a screwball manner, arid only in seamen lost due to hazards of • The contractual conditions of panies contracted to the Union ators still attempt to chisel our matters which cannot be set,tled war. members as much as possible. the Organization in the off-shore is as follows: in a legitimate collective bargain­ 2. The Celler Bill (H. R. 4156) field as applies to various comIt is felt that the continued ing manner. if enacted would grant citizen­ use of economic action at -the ship to those alien seamen with Effective Date Expiration Date Company wartime service aboard AmerGovernment Agencies and Legislation . Alcoa Steamship Co 7/31/47 7/31/48 can ships. We ai-e particularly American Eastern Corp 8/19/47 8/19/48 As in former years, very little tween one and two per cent of anxious for passage of this bill. American Liberty Steamship Corp 7/31/47 7/31/48 can be expected this year in the These men who were in there the total cost of the program. Atwacoal Transportation Co., Inc 8/21/47 ' 8/21/48 Way of legislation to benefit the with us when the going was If that provision is not blasted tough, and who have worked Arnold Bernstein Steamship Corp 7/31/47 7/31/48 merchant seamen. One impor­ Arnold Bernstein Shipping Co., Inc 7/31/477/31/48 tant piece of legislation, however, out of the^^plan, 25,000 American alongside of us on the picketthemselves lines, are worthy of our sup­ A. H. Bull Steamship Co 'jy31/47 7/31/48 will probably be enacted in on§ seamen will find Baltimore Insular Lines, Inc 7/31/47 7/31/48 form or another—^the European beached, while American-built port. We favor and • will fight John M. Carras, Inc 11/11/47 11/11/48 Recovery Program, better known for any measure that will give I; Coral Steamship Corp 8/11/47 8/11/48 as the Marshall Plan. them citizenship. Eastern Steamship Lines, Inc 7/31/47 7/31/48 3. The Bradley (Calif.) Bill The Marshall Plan is of vital Illinois-Atlantic Corp 7/31/47 7/31/48 (H. R. 4834)—This biU would Isthmian Steamship Co 8/21/47 8/21/48 concern to every man in the provide disability payments to . Kearney Steamship Co., Inc. ' 7/31/47 7/31/48 maritime industry, for, if it is seamen disabled as the result of Mississippi Shipping Co., Inc 7/31/47 7/31/48 enacted as it now stands, it will wartime service aboard U, S. ' deliver a staggering blow to the IV^oran Towing and Transportation Co 4/30/47 ships, and death benefits to the Newtex Steamship Co 7/31/47 ^ 7/31/48 entire American merchant ma­ families of those who were "Overlakes Freight Corp 7/31/47 " 7/31/48 rine. killed in the course of wartime P & O Steamship Co 7/31/47 7/31/48 sailing. Although we have gone on Ponce Cement Corp 7/31/47 7/31/48 record as being in favor of the 4. Hospitalization — Several Pratt Steamship Co 9/29/47 9/29/48 general principles of the Plan, bills have been presented. One .Seas Shipping Co 7/31/47 7/31/48 we are vigorously opposed to has been introduced which Seatrade Corp .*. 11/13/47 11/13/48 'that provision of the bill which would provide care and treat­ Seatrain Lines 7/31/47 7/31/48 the State Department has recom­ ships manned by foreign crews ment of seanjen at Marine Hos­ I I Smith and Johnson 7/31/47 7/31/48 mended, and which calls for the pitals regardless of their length South Atlantic Steamship Co .• 7/31/47 7/31/48 transfer sale, and "loan" of 500 shuttle back and forth with the of stay on the beach, providing ' St. Lawrence Navigation Co., Inc 7/31/47 7/31/48 ships to the beneficiary countries supplies, it has not been inteiTupted by Petrol Tanker Industries, Inc 9/23/47 9/23/48 so that they can transport the We have already announced shoreside employment. The Tanker Sag Harbor Corp. 7/21/47 7/21/48 huge supplies by themselves. our opposition to this vicious sec­ present 60-day ruling, or the, Waterman-Steamship Co,' :. 7/31/47 " 7/31/48 The State Department says it tion of the Plan. The Union was 90-day ruling as some hospitals •#i - 'V- r We are at present in-negotiaattached this provision^ to the represented at the Senate Hear- allow, is definitely unfair and y-'/t L A. H. Bull Steamship Co. ' tions with Calmar and Ore Lines Baltimore Insular Line, Inc. bill as an economy measure. The ng in Washington, We intend we must continue our fight for for a full new contract. Eastern Steamship Lines, Inc. only way they could whittle off to fight with every means at our a more liberal ruling. In surveying legislation .of in­ anything from the billions they P O Steamship Co, We are at present in negotia­ Seas Shipping Co, are asking for is to knock off the disposal until the ship transfer terest to us as seamen, we tions with the following com­ Seatrain Lihes. cost of shipping in American bot­ section of the proposed bill is re­ must not forget the Taft-Hart­ panies for wage increases: Smith and Johnson, toms, which would amount to be­ moved. ley Law, We, as well' as the Alcoa Steamship Company, entire labor movement, are South Atlantic Steamship Co, American Liberty Steamship Unemployment Insurance fully aware of the dangers in­ Notices have been sent the Corp, herent in this vicious UnionArnold Bernstein Steamship other operators and, as soon as There was one notable aavance jobless pay benefits to merchant busting law. possible, we will be meeting with in the past year—^the broadening seamen, which we have been Corp. This threat to the trade union of the Federal Unemployment fighting for' constantly. . Arnold Bernstein Shipping Co., them on the wage increases. Our position is that this is still (Continued oh Next Page) It is to be noted that the num- Irisurance Program to extend Inc. It is recommended to this Agents Conference that, in any recommendations and program made in the matter of finances of this Union, the errors we made in the past year should be taken into consideration. These errors can be attributed mainly to the fact that in various instances which are in the record, some of the officials and former offi­ cials have not cooperated 100% on the matter of expenditures. It is to be further pointed out to this Conference that some spe­ cific recommendation should be made to guarantee the curtail­ ment of any particular expendi­ tures which are not in accord with the Union's Economizing Program. The record has shown that un­ usual amounts of per diem have been run up by various ports, as pointed out in various Head­ quarters financial reports from time to time. This was done in spite of the fact that those re­ sponsible officials have been told not to "spend such money without proper authorization. It is recommended to this Conference that any program it may draft up should be clear, brief and to the point. l' �Friday^ February 27« 1948(Conlinued from Preceding Page) movement must be removed, and we will do. every thing pos­ sible in labor's fight, consistent with Union policy, to effect the repeal or amendment of the labor enslaving law. Matthew Dushane, SIU Legis­ lative Representative in Wash­ ington, shall continue keeping the Union informed at all times on the matter of seamen's legis­ lation. Maritime Commission T H B S^M^TBTRE R S LOG Headquarters Report complaint has been filed. Then they subpoena witnesses, the de­ fendant and plaintiff, and con­ duct the investigation by taking testimony under oath. The defendant- has t^ie right of cross-examination, either by him­ self or by anyone whom he designates as his representative, and the testimony becomes part of the trial,'if one is ever held. This procedure appears to be similar to the taking of deposi­ tions in civil actions. The Coast Guard has intro­ duced a bill in Congress which would give them the authority to try their own cases. We have been informed that they are not too optimistic about getting it passed, as there are about 4G other government agencies trying to set up disciplinary machinery over their Civil Service workers. When public hearings are opened on this bill, we will be present to oppose any effort to again put our members in a strait jacket. Our policy toward the Coast Guard remains unchanged. All members are advised that their seamen's papers are their own property, and cannot be taken, from them without having had a hearing, ^hose who have volun­ tarily surrendered their papers have learned that they do not get them back so easily. It should be noted, however, that when a subpoena is issued for a man to appear for question^ ing, if the man refuses to testi­ mony or fails to show up, the Coast Guard may turn the mat­ ter over to ^ Federal District At­ torney. So far, we have never heard, of any of these cases being this Union, which was instigated by the $10 Building Assessment, is progressing and it has been proven from the membership's action that having suitable quar­ ters for our Union membership is a benefit to the Union as a whole. It is recommended to this Agents Conference that, in draft­ ing recommendations on the mat­ ter of the Building Program, special care should be taken that each Port Agent is charged with the responsibility of seeing that the Union Hall of his Branch is kept up to par in cleanliness and efficiency at all times. It is further recommended that some ways and means for more suitable quarters be arranged in those ports needing same. Operation of Union Appartus change any of these two points,: these recommendations be pre-? sented to the membership asi soon as possible in a ballot form. Membership Admission A previously enacted provi­ sion by the membership of this Union to stop admission of new members, other than through the organizing offices of the Union, has proven highly successful. The| number of members in good! standing, at this date, follows: | Books 11,003 I Permits 8,637 Trip Cards 429 The Maritime Commission's The handling of the Union's in- ters Offices that occasionally complete disregard of the status 20,069 ,f ter-office correspondence and some minutes do not arrive in Total of American shipping, and of business operations, even though other Branches in time for meet­ Thus we see that, although 'i the welfare of those who man the Headquarters Staff has been ings. This situation should be numerous men from the Organ-1 our ocean-going fieets, was izing field have been allowed in; reduced considerably the past remedied. more clearly demonstrated than 6 months, is operating fairly It is understood, of course, this Union, we are far from|ever in 1947. It continued its efficient. The files of the Union that from time to time Head­ having a top-heavy Union. It is| ruthless policy of scuttling now are in . such a. shape as to quarters, in an attempt to work called to the attention of this Ir American ships and seamen by guarantee a quicker response to towards greater efficiency, has Agents Conference that, even I giving or transferring our ves­ the outport Branches requiring requested Port Agents to assist though the number of jobs we I , sels to foreign-flag operators, information. in changing various routine mat­ hold under contract far exceeds |among which were a large pro­ Headquarters Offices recom­ ters, such as handling Social our book members, shipping in| portion operating under Pana­ mends to this Agents Confer­ Register, etc. Announcement of some areas is not too good. This| manian registry. ence that a plan be drafted in any proposed changes in the is attributed, in the opinion of i In violation of the Merchant such a manner so as to expedite business structure of the Union Headquarters Office, to the fact? Marine Act of 1936, which quicker delivery of the minutes shall be announced to the var­ that a large number of our con- ; called for the maintenance of a exchanged between the various ious Officials and membership tracted jobs are now being held; strong merchant marine, the ports. Several complaints have and recommendations for this by the membership of the SUP; _ and the Great Lakes District. It! Commission has been continu­ been received at the Headquar- will be put up for action. is recommended to this Confer-1ally whittling down the number Strikes ence that, in setting up any? of American vessels and build­ The good judgment of the last even tighter structure should be recommendation on this matter,: ing up foreign fleets at the ex­ pense of the domestic industry. Agents Conference in tightening made regarding possible future they consider all these issues. , The Maritime Commission is up the strike apparatus of the strike action, in the event we This Agents • Conference must,' have to hit the bricks this year above all, realize the potential currently pursuing its tradi­ Organization was shown by the against any operator or group dangers in this Taft-Hartley Bill tional role of a fink agency. It is manner of the operation of the of operators. Thus the Union will and the fact that, because of it,. • attempting to standardize wages Union strike against Isthmian be prepared to take the field we will see strikes throughout; aboard ships which it charters. Steamship Company this past on as short a notice as possible. this Industry the middle and lat- i These wages are, of course» be­ year. There is no necessity of The Agents Conference should ter part of this year. Each Offi-i ; low Union standards. We have analyzing this strike because of give serious thought to this mat­ cial must bear this in mind at| ; refused to recognize the Commis­ the fact that all this was car­ ter, inasmuch as whether or not this Conference, and work out|; sion's authority to set any wage ried at the time it occurred in we are prepared for a strike can a program in this Conference tog standards for our membership. the SEAFARERS LOG. easily mean the life or death put this Union in complete pre-S; The SIU stands four-square paredness in the event of suchE It is felt, however, that an of the Union. opposed to the Maritime Com­ strikes. ^ mission and regards it as an Shipping Rules and Constitution Paul Hall. enemy of. American seamen and Various recommendations Office has prepared this and Secretary-Treasurer shipping. The Commission " has through the form of ships' min­ have turned them over to this R. A. Matthews, caused a condition wherein forutes, Branch minutes and indi­ Conference for their considera­ Asst. Sec.-Treas; , eign merchant fleets are now vidual recommendations from tion and action. J. P. Shuler. operating more tonnage than membership have, been set up It is recommended to this Con­ Asst. Sec.-Treas. American ships. In fact, these on the matter of Shipping Rules ference that, in the event any J. H. Vplpian. foreign operators have greater and Constitution. Headquarters recommendations are made to Asst. Sec.-Treas. tonnage than they did in 1938. This ' the Commission has per jnitted in spite of the fact that shipyards abroad are working night and day, and the U.S.A output is less than 3 per cent From the point of view of or- up how much more profitable true right down the line. Every of the world's total tonnage un ganizipg accomplishments, the our efforts can be when we func­ single little shortcoming — no der construction. Continuation of the Maritime past year has been one of con­ tion as a well-coordinated body. matter how seemingly trivial— turned over to the District AttorCommission's present policy of siderable progress for the SIU, "Without a clearly defined pur­ in some way retards its growth. new and we doubt that he would pose and streamlined Organiza­ A poorly kept Branch Hall, a destruction of the shipping in and the gains made take prece­ even handle them. tion to put it into effect, we'd bad payoff, a failure to carry dustry-will lead to further waste dence over those of any other It should be made known to simply be striking out at many out the Union's Educational Pro­ of the taxpayer's money ^ and all persons that the SIU has been single year. The Organizing Pro­ targets — and hitting none. We gram, can foul-up the best laid large-scale unemployment among at all times opposed, and will alcannot afford to dissipate our en­ plans for expansion. For, in the gram which was laid down at American .seamen and shipyard way be vigorously opposed, to ergies; we must make every job final analysis, every Union man the 1945 Agents Conference workers. any type of Government inter­ reached a smooth, efficient level we undertake a success. —official and non-official alike— ference in the trade imion move­ of operation and culminated in In previous years, the work of is a Union Organizer. What he Coast Guard ment or to any attempt on the several important victories after the Organizing Department had does and what he may not do . During the past year we par­ Government's part to regiment a long series of preparations. eventually affects the progress tially succeeded in taking the workers in any manner. of all. The office and duties of Gen­ bite out of the Merchant Marine Fortunately, the entire Union eral Organizer were assigned to Hearing Unit. However, they Buildings and Halls apparatus has awakened to this me in mid-year. Since taking are still doing business at the fact. Increasing signs of the The Union today owns build­ over, I have made every effort same old stand imder the title membership's awareness can be^ to keep the Organizing Depart­ of • Merchant Marine Investigat­ ings in the following ports at seen every day. They have struck ment moving along at the pace ing Unit, although they no the listed values: a serious note in connection? set and established, in the early longer have the authority of Boston, Mass. with Union efficiency and pr6-| "? days of the drive. brass hats to act as both prose­ gress, as they realized that thel "; 276 State St $ 47,491.28 Many factors are responsible cutor and judge. Union's future is tied up with; Norfolk, Va. for the strides which we have The last legislature set up a 127 Bank St. its ability to expand. In thisp| 27,963.57 made, but none is more directly bill under which jnerchant sea­ Tampa, Fla. respect, the membei-ship shai-es; men could still be brought to 1809 N. Franklin St. 27,584.57 responsible than the cooperation the views of the officials whom; which is becoming more evident been hamstrung in spots by the they have elected to implement; trial before judges who are mem­ Mobile, Ala. in the conduct of our Union view that -some ports were sep­ the Organizing Program. I bers of the Civil Service. Con­ 1 So. Lawrence St 49,515.75 affairs. This essential cooperation arate "Port Unions" and not in­ gress, however, failed to appro­ New Orleans, L&. An interesting note that shouldi priate siny ihoney to pay these 339 Chartres St. ........ 20,715.81 rose to a new high in all ports. terlocking roots from which the be mentioned here is a fact that; ? The growing realization on the strength of the entire Union indicates the trend within the or-R; j judges. Consequently, there are New Orleans, La. no judges and no trials being 526 Bienville St. ...... 65,455.00 part of all Port Agents and Offi­ structure must come. Such a mis­ ganizational structure. And that? • cials that the entire Union struc­ conception of Union purpose can is that there is hardly an electedl;; ;| conducted at the present time. ture must be efficiently geared have—and has had in the past— These units are operating, Total ......$238,725.98 t6 the Organizing Program, if a paralyzing effect on SIU official today in the SIU who?,has not graduated from the ranks therefore, strictly as investigat­ of the Organizing Staff. r; ing units. 'They are preparing Note: This does not include we are to make headway, ties in growth. cases to be tried when and if anV: property of the . Union such with tbe spirit, of cooperation It goes without saying that no On the basis of this trend, the "Union can expand unless every Union's showing to date provesj 1 judges are appointed to pass on as otS^ fixtures, furniture, auto- now .prevailing. Any comparison of the accdm- point of rits machinery is operat­ the real success of the steadyfp the cases. . Under tiie . present ntobitwi. etcr^but only the buUd.plishments made -last year with ing effectively in behalf of its integration of the Organizing;;; method of investigation, these ings thenuwlves.) (Conlinued on Next Page) The Building Program of those of earlier, years will point Organizing Program. That is units only board • ships; when a Organizer's Report �THE SEAFARERS laG Organizer's Report Friday. February 27, 1948 Report of Boston Agent I Continued from Preceding Page) for maximum success, the tank­ We hav6 a Patrolman, a Dis­ which are on the list for the SIU give us no trouble here. We have er field stands as the current no Coast Guard cases and, since partment into a more promi- target of our organizing broad­ patcher and a Janitor on the Bos­ drive. Esso Tankers and other non­ we have only about 10 aliens, the ent role in the SIU's affairs. ton payroll, in addition to the side. The effect of this integration Simultaneous with the Cities Agent, and we' are letting the union tankers come into the Bos­ laws on alien seamen do not af­ ton area all the time, this being fect the Branch very much. as been manifold. Besides step- Service project, we are working Patrolman and the Dispatcher a cefltral discharge point for oil However, we are much concern­ ing up our drives and increas- on other unorganized tanker out­ alternate in jobs, so that both men for all of New England. The field ed about the alien problem and! ng the coordination so essential fits, which vary in size. will be familiar with the entire is wide open for a lot of organiz­ we feel .we will be able to keep o their success, the experience For the present then, the tank­ work and responsibilities of ing activity. these 10 men shipped. if all hands participating has er field is the baby. We have the Breinch. In this w.ay, if we Regarding the Constitution and The Hall in this port which is ; enabled us to reduce expenses. It has also permitted a maximum already made notable progress. ever have to cut down, we will Shipping' Rules, the prevailing owned by the Union, is clean and degree of flexibility in the use The field for organizing activity be prepared. Also, if business opinion around Boston among generally shipshape. On the subject of increasing the of all our organizational assets in this section of the Maritime picks up, we will not have to Officigls and membership alikfris that shipboard promotions should efficiency of the Union as a in pushing ahead on our pro­ Industry is viast, the obstacles are employ any new help. many. It must be repeated that be abolished. There is also a feel­ whole, the recommendation I gram. •our success will be determine^ During the Isthmian strike last ing that meetings should be call­ would make is a large-scale edu­ Probably the best proof of the by the amount of energy and summer, the Branch got no ac­ ed at an earlier hour than 7 p.m. cation program that would do the workability of our Program is; gygj,y^Union member tual help from other Unions, ex­ Under education and publicity, job better than anything else. cept from the Longshoremen who demonstrated by the range of the jg ready to give. we have established a beef box The Branch averages several did respect SIU picketlines. At Organizing Department's efforts and a mailing box to encourage payoffs a week, and gets a lot of the same time, the NMU talked and the result^ it attained. Other Organizing the submission of articles to the ships in transit. There usually are "unity" to our face and did -its For the purpose of brevity, the LOG, and the Port sends weekly -enough men around to fill all Department Activities best to raid SIU ships behind oiir the accomplishments of the past reports of the situation in Bos­ jobs called. year will be reviewed in out- In addition to the activities back. The MCS and MFOWW, ton to be printed in the LOG. With regard to cooperation |,line. For a more comprehensive directly involved in spearheading having no Halls in Boston,, show­ We have quorums regularly with other AFL Unions in this ed no attitude whatsoever. ipicture of the Organizing De­ the Union's expansion program, for the meetings and the mem­ partment's work, you are re­ the Organizing Department was The Isthmian strike and other bership takes an active part at area, I am not familiar with the ferred to the booklet, "Seafarers engaged in many other endeav­ things have shown that there all times. A good deal of the dis- situation last year. However, this .. year, the Boston Branch plans to Organizing Program," a reprint ors—all related to the tighten­ should be a permanent strike ap­ cussion •at, the meetings concerns , contact all AFL ATTT Maritime TT • . ..... Unions of which appeared in the Novem­ ing of the general organizational paratus in this port. While there pnncfifiifmnaI fiiir I _ constitutional fannninaliflac technicalities. Our ber 7, 1947 issue of the Sea- structure of our Union and in- is not, in my opinion, much meetings could be made a good and other AFL Unions and to es­ arers LOG. cresing the SIU's prestige in the chance of a general strike this deal better if we had a good edu­ tablish good relations with all labor movement. year, there is every possibility cational program which could of them. The Branch takes an active part in the affairs of the Union's Organizing Gain The latter objectives are the that we might have to take ac­ run during the week. Central Trades and Labor bodies The membership here seems of Boston and the State of Mass­ During the past year, 15 pre-1 Particular concern of the organ- tion against individual compan­ iously unorganized companies i^ing arm of the Union, becauK ies, the Taft-Hartley Act, or the well satisfied with the contracts, achusetts. In this way, the SIU's although there are points that responsibilities in the entire la­ were brought under the SIU without a sound, smooth-work­ communists. banner. With the signing of the ing organization that enjoys top AU-the Cities Service ships hit everybody thinks should be clari­ bor movement in the Boston area contracts with these outfits, a inter-union relations, our work the Boston area eventually. The fied. In general, the Branch has- will be discharged to the best total of 93 more ships was add­ among the unorganized could Branch Officials encourage the good relations with the compan­ interest of the SIU and of our members to get .aboard those ies but the West Coast tanker trade union brothers in other ed to those already being crewed well be in vain. up from our Union hiring halls.! Briefly, we have responded ships and the Branch Creeps or- outfits give some trouble, large- fields. Prospects are that some of!with picketline help and related ganizational literature dti handJjy because they operate through Waller J. Siekmann, these companies will expand I of assistance, to aU caUs at all times. In addition, the Of­ local agents. The Government Bureaucrats Agent their operations, which will cor- from legitimate trade unions ficials hit the unorganized ships respondingly increase the num- fighting good beefs. The increase in good will that has resulted ber of their vessels. Of these 15 companies, 11 are '""V poUcy has been trcf dry-cargo operators, 3 are tankespecially when it is er concerns, and one is a* deep- recalled that a few years ago our activities in this direction • During the past year, the SEA­ merchant seamen. It is the means At the present time, the fol­ sea towing outfit. were practically zero. FARERS LOG has proven itself whereby the membership and of­ lowing booklets are in the pro­ The reputation of the SIU has a powerful weapon in spreading ficials can be fully informed on cess of publication and should be Present Organizing jumped in all ports and our the Union's news, educational all phases of Seafarers activities, ready for distribution in a few Status officials carry weight in the gen­ program and progress to mem­ and kept fully conscious of their weeks at the most: role in building a stronger SIU. eral labor set-up ^in their res­ bers both at home and abroad. 1. A handbook for ships' dele­ The announcement last week A full-fledged educational pro­ gates. Over and over again, the LOG pective ports. by the National Labor Relations Board on the voting conducted To bolster our defenses in a'U has proven itself an invaluable gram means an alert member­ , 2. A pamphlet addressed to peramong unlicensed personnel of ports, we are constantly working organizing aid, as our Isthmian ship, which, in turn, insures a mitmen, which should aid great­ the Cities Service Oil Company's to expand the Maritime Trades and Cities Service victories — stronger Union. ly in integrating newcomers into Our educational literature ser­ the SIU. ^ tanker fleet gave terrific impe­ Depflrtment, the AFL's national among the many others—have so tus to our current drive in the body of Maritime Unions, which clearly shown. Tliousands of un­ ves two general purposes: 3. A revised and enlarged edi­ organized seamen have been get­ 1. It is^a^ftieans of instructing the SIU originally proposed. tanker field. tion of the Organizers' Handbook. The SIU recei'ved a total of For the days ahead, we will ting the SIU's message in places the membership in the essentials 4. A round-up pamphlet for the - 153. votes as -against 30 cast for have to step up our efforts in where organizers have no entree. of sound, healthy unionism. Special Service Department of "No Union," giving us 83 per every phase of our current ac­ And this brings us to the one 2. It is an essential adjunct to the Union. ^ cent of the valid ballots. tivity. To meet the new prob- big problem that always faces us any organizing drives by the 5. A full-sized history of Sea­ This overwhelming victory lemsi we must be well prepared. —increasing the circulation of Union. farers strike action. This will be • paves the way for the next step, If we are, the difficulties will the Union paper, not only among Until a few years ago, our ed­ published in a pocket-size edition our own members, but to all ! which is the polling of the Cit­ be decreased considerably. ucational literature appeared in­ and will sell for approximately The winning of all these ob­ maritime workers and the public frequently and sporadically. 25c, a price that^is at once cheap jectives will not sigrihl the end in general. However, the Program was step­ and will pay for any copies that However, the ciixulation can of our Organizing Program, ped up last year, and we printed which must be integrated into be —and should be —increased numerous booklets and pamph­ remain unsold. Other publications are being Union policy if it iai to function and in this the Port Agents are lets. planned. the key men. as the sparkplug of organiza­ The response to the increased Experience has shown the need The following are some of the tional growth. output was significant. Requests for intensification of the Educa­ things that can be done to boost The Organizing Department— for copies, and suggestions for tional Program, for the benefit and, for that matter, the entire the LOG mailing list: other publications have come of our own membership and as 1. A regular announcement by Union—is definitely committed to the Agent at Branch meetings from all quarters, demonstrating an adjunct to the organizing a program of continuing pro­ at Good and Welfare that the the membership's interest and campaigns. gress. What must be perfected, as the' LOG will be sent free to the the need for educational material. -The SIU is young and healthy. Similarly, the .-volunteer or­ LOG, is the method of distribu­ home of every member, his It boasts a membership that has family or friends, followed by ganizers and the Union's Organ­ tion. We must be certain that ies Service men on the question time and again demonstrated it distribution and collection of izing Staff, who have been in every publication reaches not of a Union shop as required im- is willing and able to support a constant touch with the unor­ only every one of our own mem­ subscription cards. der the Taft-Hartley Law. program of expansion. We must ganized seamen, have testified to bers, btit that unorganized sea­ Important as the Cities Serv­ puslr ahead on the membership's 2. A sign to the same effect, to­ the importance of our literature men and members of other gether with a sub-card disice victory is at the moment, it mandate. as an organizing medium. Unions find our publications '4>enser, should be prominently iwill have even greater signi- We cannot allow any signs of easily available. displayed in every Hall. A strong case in point, is the ificance in the near future, since stagnation in any single part of Since mailing these educational [plans are now under way to ex- the Union structure, else all of 3. Announcements at each meet­ Isthmian campaign which was ing, during Good and Welfare, successful, in large part, due to publications to the LOG subscrib­ jpand the fleet to 22 ships. Ac- the hard-won gains, and the that the LOG wants addresses the effective use of Union litera­ ers is too expensive a procedure, Iquisition of that fleet would Union's strength with them, "some other ways must be devised of bars and clubs, ^., where ture throughout the drive. [definitely establish the SIU as stand in serious jeopardy. The SIU men congregate both in It should be added now that by this Conference. It would formidable trade union factor Seafarers' future lies in expanthe U.S. and in'foreign ports'. pubUcations costs are kept to an seem to us that the already es­ fn the tanker industry. .sion. extremely low figure, since the tablished apparatus of. the Union In line with our policy of es- It is to that end that we must Union Education greater part of our material is —the Branches, the Organizing fcablishing points of concentration key all our efforts. How well we riin off on the Union's multilith Staff, and the volunteer ships' In the unorganized sections of do that will determine how far Like the Union newspaper, the machine, whenever feasible, and organizers—may solve this ques­ ihe Maritime Industry, and we go. SKID'S Educational Program is a costs little more than the price tion. powerful influence in accomplish­ t)ringing into play the full powLindsey Williams, of the paper used. GeorgS Novick, Editor of LOG ing our goals as a trade union of tr of our organizing machinery General Organizer i\ Report of Log Editor .•J '"C.1 �•f tn E S EAE AR E RS FHday; February 57; 1M8 This Port is clicking smoothly in all its activities. At present, we are operating with the following Staff: Three Dispatchers, two Stewards Pa­ trolmen, two Joint Patrolmen, two Engine Patrolmen, two Deck Patrolmen, and one Baggage Room Attendant, in addition to .'.V ^'temporary help . as needed. In accordance with the Union's Economy Program, as stressed by the previous Agents Con­ ference, the Port is now operat­ ing with the minimum personnel possible under existing condi­ tions. We have constantly trim­ med all expenditures to give us a maximum of operating effi­ ciency with the least possible expense. In view of our steady attention to this matter, further cuts would be inadvisable since they would result in sacrifice of efficiency in handling the Port's business. However, the moment any situ­ ation presents itself that would make further reduction of ex­ penditures feasible, the Port of New York will act immediately. As in all previous strikes, the membership in the Port of New York during the Isthmian strike responded enthusiastically. In every phase of the conduct of ^ LOG Page Seven Reaoit of New York Agent being on the ball has made for quick settlement of beefs. When they aren't busy with payoffs or beefs, they turn to other Union the strike, we always had avail­ ing for any," nor did we need it. great effect in increasing mem­ business such as organizing work, etc. able a considerably larger num­ In New York, relations with the bership interest in the LOG. The Coast Guard at present is MFOWW are pretty good. We feel the LOG should be in­ ber of men than was needed for causing us very little trouble In our opinion, the SlU strike creased by four pages to allow any particular task. The mem­ apparatus can be improved by for even greater coverage of here, and there are very few bership showed an alertness and education of the membership, a Union and Maritime activity, if cases coming up. The granting determination to win the strike program which was already in an'd when such an increase is of citizenship to alien members who sailed during the war would that will be of definite value in effect last year. Strike efficiency possible. greatly help ease the problem, can be stepped up by a broader There is always far more than future beefs as well. since we have about 200 aliens and far-reaching plan of educa­ a quota at our membership meet­ around our Port. We had our usual good coop­ tion. ings which are held regularly. eration from the Internationali Our Hall is in good, clean Longshoremen's Association and Insofar as the AFL Port Coun­ Membership participation in the shape. Frenchy Michelet, our its various locals, including the cil in this Port is concerned, re­ meetings is very good. A great building superintendent, is do­ Marine Division of that Union. lations with the other member variety of discussions take place ing an excellent job in keeping The local Port Council of the Unions are already at a high in which many men take the things shipshape. It is rented. AFL Maritime Trades Depart­ level of cooperation. This can floor, especially under Good and However, we feel that a Hall Welfare. ment was cooperative in every should be purchased that would Interest in the meetings is al­ fill the bill as our present acrespect throughout the period of ready pretty high and meetings commandations are inadequate. the Isthmian strike, which went are generally of overflow propor­ With the possibility of several off smoothly in this Port. No tions. Begirming with our next new companies coming under trouble was encountered on any meeting, however, we are taking contract, we would need more score. our Branch's public address gear space. It could be financed by a The National Maritime Union to the meeting hall. We've found Building Assessment of $10. wished us '/good luck" when we the equipment in the meeting Coordination between this pulled the pin, although, up to hall to be unreliable and this Branch and other Branches and that time, they had used every will be remedied from now on. Headquarters is good. We give device in the books to keep the Our contracts rate tops with prompt response to all requests Isthmian seamen from getting the membership, since they are from them and we have received the representation of the SlU, the best in the Industry. Some quick response to all our com­ which they overwhelmingly vot­ ed for. From the MCS we got be maintained by continuing our clariflcations are still needed, munications. no cooperation—we weren't look- efforts for mutual understanding however, in the Deck, Engine, Ships paying off in this Port and Stewards Departments. range from 10 to 20 a week, de­ on all problems of concern to At regular meetings, the mem­ pending upon conditions, with the group, and we will work in bership has endorsed our cur­ others coming in transit status. that direction. rent negotiations for another All. beefs are settled at the point The great possibility we see wage increase and has made of production. This Port is operating with few clarifications are needed on for a strike this year lies in the some recommendations f or We generally have enough men Taft-Hartley T^aw. It is probable changes in working rules. I to meet the jobs. If we lack one Patrolman-Dispatcher, in ad­ some of the working rules. dition to the Agent. Relations with operators of that we could be forced into a Relations with operators in needed manpower, we call other strike because of the adminis­ Since the effectiveness of the vessels making this Port are tration of the Law. That de­ this" Port are fair. No trouble Ports, and we have no trouble Union's strike machinery de­ good. None of our men encounter pends entirely on events ahead. is had in settling beefs. Our in getting operators to give pends on the membership's un­ any trouble with the Coast We wish to emphasize that pre­ Patrolmen are very well-experi- transportation for men needed enced and discharge their duties in other Ports, derstanding of our objectives, a Guard, and the alien seamen's paredness is essential. with maximum efficiency. Their | J.oe Algina, Agent broadening of the Education problem in Tampa is negligible. Experience in this Port shows Program directed at^ both those The Branch owns its own Hall, within our Organization and the which is in tiptop shape. This that the membership is whole­ unorganized seamen might be building is of particular advan­ heartedly in favor of, and sup­ tage in a beef, since we have ports fully, the Union's Organ­ of great benefit. izing Program. They hav^ been A strike in which our Union facilities for complete service to very helpful on every count and This Branch is in good condi- and maybe sports would be a good thing, if it is possible. An may be involved appears likely the members with adequate are eager for organizing oppor­ tion. for this year, in relation to the space to feed and house them tunities. The response shown in There is one Patrolman, a Dis­ explanation on some parts of the in an emergency. Taft-Hartley Law. the Cities Service Organizing patcher-Patrolman, one Organ­ working rules in each issue of We have found, too, that own­ Drive shows what can be done izer-Patrolman and a Secretary the paper might be helpful. The Union's Organizing Pro­ ing our own building gives the on the Branch Staff, in addition Thfere is always a quorum pres­ gram has the full endorsement Union greater prestige among by the membership. ent for our regular membership to the Agent. Unorganized ships on which of the membership on the Tampa other organizations in the labor meetings and all hands take an the Union is concentrating come During the Isthmian strike, in beach and they favor continua­ movement. into the Port from time to time. which the membership here went active and enthusiastic part in tion of the all-out drive which already has met with much suc­ We have no beefs concerning It is a hard and fast rule here all-out, other Unions respected the proceedings. Shipping Rules, the cooperation we get from that all organizing efforts be our picketlines and the Long­ Organizing and a new Hall for cess. other Branches and Headquar­ given the full support and co­ shoremen refused to work Isth­ Philadelphia are topics always Several recommendations which ters. All requests have been operation of the Port's entire under discussion. mian ships. the Port has to present to the handlied promptly and any aid facilities and personnel. When­ The membership here supports Agents Conference are those per­ we have requested has been dis­ ever and wherever the situation One thing that was learned the present Union drive to ob­ from the Isthmian strike was taining to shipboard promotions patched right away. demands it. New York Port ma­ that a standard procedure should tain new wage increases to off­ and other Shipping Rules. Tampa averages one to two chinery is put at the disposal of be set up by which men would set the rising cost of living. Some Reports from this Port are dis­ payoffs a week, although several the Organizing Director. be uniformly fined for, missing clarification of working rules and patched to the LOG each week. ships come in here on an in A good many of the smaller picket duty, since it is the obli­ overtime provisions would be All points in Tampa where sea­ transit status. craft-like towboats, ferries, etc. gation of all members to support helpful in eliminating beefs. men hang out receive ample Fink Halls are no problem in —come under the jurisdiction of the Union at all times. Generally speaking, our rela­ copies of each issue. In fact, this Port. If any need arises for the ILA in New York. Whei-e tions with the companies here Any strike action taken by the many other Trade Unions, with manpower which we are unable they did not have jurisdiction, we are very good. Best company to whom we have excellent rela­ to supply, we contact the near­ have gone all-out. All companies SlU this year is moi-e likely to do business with is Waterman tions, also receive the paper, est SlU Port. However, we gen­ unorganized are giveh complete be taken against the Taft-Hartley and the two toughest appear to which we have tried to use to erally have sufficient men avail­ attention. Cities Service was one, Law. The membership hei-e is deep­ be Calmar and Isthmian. Reason cement our good relations. able to meet any such needs. Meseck towboats was another. ly interested in the Organizing for beefs with Calmar is that it Membership in this Port is All officials of this Branch are We favor full continuation of Campaign and-they will give it won't store its ships properly active in our meeting. Problems active in local trade union af­ the highly successful Organizing everything they've got. We get without the Union taking action. of Organizing and matters of lo­ fairs. The SlU has played, and Drive which the SIU has been quite a few Cities Service ships The local membership is active cal Union concern are among continues to play, an important pushing in Maritime. There are in here and they are contacted in keeping down performers. those points discussed most fre­ role in Tampa's union move­ still great possibilities for the whenever possible. Full cooperaThe Coast Guard is no trouble ment, as a result of which we Union among the unorganized. -tion has been given to the Or­ here. In fact, there have been quently. Several^ recommendations were One point that is constantly have created considerable good made by the membership at reg­ ganizing Department from this only two or three cases here in will throughout the community. a year. raised at our meetings is the ular meetings in regard to Con­ Port. With only about 10 or 15 aliens problem of the local shipchand- Last year we gave all-out sup­ stitution and Shipping Rules Among the changes recom­ lers. Our membership has been port to the Teamsters Union in throughout the year. Among mended by the membership for around the port, we are general­ instructed to refrain from buy­ its conduct of the taxi strike. them were suggestions on ship­ consideration by the Agents' ly able to ship them, so there is • ing any stores from these finks, Only a few weeks ago, we had board promotions and changes Conference is to stop shipboard no problem on this issue. who refused to support us dur­ men on the picketlines in sup­ in rules — all recommendations promotions and changes in the The Philadelphia Hall, which ing the 1946 General Strike. The port of the International Asso­ are being turned ovgr to the Shipping Rules which would in­ is rented, is far from adequate. membership has been requested ciation of Machinists which was Agents Conference as per mem­ voke a four-hour limit in the It is very difficult to keep clean; to pass this word to all Stewards striking against the airlines at bership instructions. amount of time a man has to it is a firetrap and is not large throughout the maritime indus­ the local airport. enough to hold our meetings. This Port submits a weekly turn do\jj'n a job. try, and we have asked local Our efforts in copperating with report to the J,OG. To encourage Reports are submitted by this On an average, we have two or Unions to help us by-pass these the labor movement here have wider circulation of the Union Port to the LOG each week, and three payoffs here a week and a resulted in much good will for newspaper among the member­ the paper is widely distributed in number of vessels in transit most finks. the Seafarers, and have brought ship, we ha"ve placed a box and Philadelphia, of the time. Seldom does the Port Our contracts are in the mem­ pledges of cooperation to us from application cards on the fiftli An increase in the size of the have to turn to Headquarters bership's opinion good ones, and deck;- as well as signs through­ LOG to permit a roundup of cur­ for help in settling a beef. they recognize the superior pro­ many organizations. L. A. Gardner. Agent C, Simmons, Agent out the building. This has had rent events, general labor news, visions of pur agreements. Some Report of Tampa Agent Report of Philadelphia Agent ? '13 �A, Page Eight THE S EAT ARE RS L O G Report of Baltimore Agent "V. Friftay, February 27* 1948 Report of Mobile Agent The business of the Port of addition we submit other mate­ On all fronts, the Seafarers In­ bile, and it is in good condition. Baltimore is handled by the fol­ rial of interest to the member­ ternational Union made great Some repairs and improvements In the organization of the Ma­ lowing Staff: one Agent, one Dis­ ship. Members on the beach strides during the past year. In have been made lately which rine Allied Workers — such as patcher, four Patrolmen, one here are encouraged to submit this Branch, we have solidified will save us money in the long the fishermen, tugboatmen, and Janitor-Handyman, who also ful­ letters, stories, suggestions to the the strength of the Maritime run. The men are satisfied with riggers -r the LOG helped out a great deal with stories and pic­ fills Patrolman's duties, and one paper, and any material we get Trades Council, organized tug­ the Hall, but much more wiU tures. Practically all of these from them that is of general in­ boats, riggers and shoregang, and be done when our first floor Secretary. men get the LOG, and seeing We are operating with a terest, including pictures, are made plans to extend this Or­ tenant moves out. pictures and storieS about them­ minimum of personnel and there forwarded to the LOG. ganizing Drive to the few un­ selves made them feel like an Our main problem at present Every possible hangout of sea­ organized towboat companies. . are no recommendations for pos­ important part of the Union. is manpower. Many ^ times we men receives copies of the LOG sible reduction at the present. The biggest single action of have had to send to The nearest Our- relationship with the op­ We had solid response from and we steadily try to widen our the past year was the Isthmian SIU Port to* help us supplj- erators is pretty good. We con­ the membership during the con- circulation in the Port. Meetings strike and that proved that the enough men to fill the contracted duct of the Isthmian strike in are always attended by a full SIU has one of the smoothest jobs. As long as other Ports can tact all ships as soon as they this Port. Their interest in this quorum and more, with the strike. machines in existence. help us, we will be okay, and arrive, and get air recommen­ important beef made it 100 per­ membership actively participat­ The only recommendation I have we don't want to issue tripcards dations so that fhey can be thrashed out before the payoff. cent effective and they handled ing in the sessions. The Or­ is that the financial end be clar­ unless absolutely necessary. That keeps bum beefs down to ganization program generally is ified so that all Branches will themselves weU throughout. a minimum, and enables us to the most frequently discussed operate under the same program. We're averaging about seven really hit hard on the legitimate The American Federation of topics. payoffs each week, with about Labor Unions in Baltimore, with In Mobile, the membership Seafarers in this Port regard the same number of sign-ons. beefs. whom we enjoy very good rela­ our present contracts as very was solidly behind the Isthmian Many'ships in transit hit this The Coast Guard hasn't bother­ tions, gave us their full support. good. Some provisions of the strike, and we received full sup­ Port, and they are also visited ed us lately, but we keep a close The NMU, MCS and MFOWW contracts, however, require clari­ port from all other Unions. The by the Patrolmen. We try to watch because they may be get­ respected our picketlines. The fication. Aside from this, the NMU respected ^ur picketlines, settle all the beefs right in our ting ready for some more un­ conduct of the strike was air­ membership has no recommenda- and had the action lasted longer, own Port, and have only had derhanded work. None of our tight. there would have been no chance tioris for future negotiations at to send an average of two beefs men has been charged by the for the company to fink any of The strike apparatus has been the present time. per year to New York for set­ Coast Guacd for ^ any offense becoming more and more effec­ The Coast Guard is no head­ its ships out. tlement. whatsoever, and it looks like the It appears at this time that tive each year, and each beef ache at this time. No instances SIU program against the brass has made us stronger for the of trouble involving our mem- there are two things facing the The Log has proved to be a hats really paid off. valuable asset in our organizing. next one. To keep us prepared bers with the Coast Guard have Union this year. One is the pos­ The membership of the Mo- : sibility of a. strike if the com­ We post copies of the paper in for any kind of a beef, the mem­ arisen here for some time. bile Branch has made no specific all the seamen's hangouts, and bership here feels a $10.00 Strike With approximately 50 alien panies, backed up by the bur­ recommendations, other than that have plenty of copies -available eaucrats, try to scuttle the Union Assessment might be of great members around our Port, they the Union continue to organize in the Union Hall. In addition, Hiring Hall. If this happens, the help in making our position more do not pose any particular prob­ the unorganized and to lead the we encourage the men to sub­ membership would hit the bricks solid for the future. lem for the Brai^ch. Neverthe­ on a second's notice and stay scribe to the LOG so that their way in wages and conditions. The AFL Port Council in less, if they were to be granted families can also read it. -Gal Tanner, Agent Baltimore is a strong, closely-co­ citizenship for wartime service, out until hell freezes over, if necessary. ^ operating organization right now, whatever problem does exist The other situation is in re­ and we are continually doing our would disappear entirely. We spect to« further organizing. We utmost to tighten its effective­ are in favor and support their have petitioned the Radcliff Sand ness'at all times. right for recognition of their and Gravel Company (two tugs The one fiy in the ointment, w.T service. and two dredges), and the Besides the Agent, this Port times to aid in whatever way The building we occupy is Beardsley Towing Company has a Patrolman who also acts possible. which will no doubt cause a , strike this year is the Taft-_^ rented by the Union. It is kept (three towboats). We also intend as Dispatcher. We do expect, however, to be Hartley Law. For such possible clean and in good shape to increase our shoregang and able to assume a part in the Or­ development ,we must keep ab­ throughout, and whatever im­ rigging membership to about 250. There are no recommendations ganizing Drive by working on provements are possible are solutely prepared. There is a great desire on the that can be made '^at present to the tinkers going into Jackson­ In the Port of Baltimore, the made in the membership's in­ port of our members to get a further reduce the Port's expen­ ville shipyard for repairs since membership of the Union is 100 terest. real toehold -in the tanker in­ ditures. this is the closest Port. We have about eight ships dustry. Winning the Cities Serv­ A possibility for improvement percent in favor of the SIU's allNews of^ this Port's activities out Organizing Drive and has paying off, on an average, each ice electiqn is a long step for­ in the Union's strike apparatus are sent into the LOG whenever shown its willingness to help in week in this Port.. Many ves­ ward, and. whatever volunteer might be had by building a bet­ there are any developments. All bringing the unorganized into sels make Baltimore a Port of organizing is needed" to do the ter strike set-up which can be possible points are covered in oxir ranks. There are numerous CaU. With our policy of set­ rest of the job, will be furnished made to meet .each kind of beef. distributing the paper here. unorganized ships coming into tling beefs at the point of pro­ by the membership, just as it In spite of the fact that there Membership meetings are held the Port, and we are cooperating duction, it is very seldom that was in the Isthmian Drive. seems to be little possibility of here whenever a quorum is in all possible ways with the beefs have to be submitted to Our meetings in this Branch a strike developing, unless the , Organizing Department in fur­ Headquarters. This may hap­ are well attended, and the men Taft-Hartley Law is pushed, we present.. At the meetings. Union program and policy are discussed thering the program it is push­ pen possibly twice a year. take an active interest in the should maintain our strike ap­ with emphasis on the Expansion Generally there is sufficient affairs of the Union. Lately most paratus for any eventuality. ing ahead on. Drive. With respect to the expansion manpower on the beach here to of our discussions have centered The membership holds the and organization Program of the fill our needs. Should man- around the contract. Shipping The membership here is ' in Union, we feel the results prove power problems arise in this Rules, and take-home pay. The favor of a full program of or­ present contracts of the SIU to it is a wise move and that all, Port, we immediately notify gashound problem has practical­ ganizing and are behind our be the best in the industry and, cui-rent objectives 100 percent. except for a few clarifications, our efforts should be directed to the nearest SIU Port and re­ ly been eliminated. At present, there are no unor­ has no recommendations. They quest men. further expansion. Most of the men feel that the ganized ships on which the have endorsed the wage increase The membership in this Port All Port Officials of the present agreements are good, and Union is concentrating coming which the Negotiating Committee has made several recommenda­ Branch attend meetings of the realize that the only way to is presently trying to win from into Savannah. tions in regard to changes in local AFL Maritime Port Coun­ better them is by staying right Sliipping Rules. As per instruc­ cil regularly and take an active on the course and not allowing Generally speaking, since Sa­ the operators to meet the in­ tions, these proposed changes part in its affairs. The Council the companies to point the fin­ vannah is mainly a Port for creased cost of living. Relations with the South At­ will be turned over to this Con­ in this Port is strong and effec­ ger at the Union. For that rea­ South Atlantic Ships, this Branch lantic Stean. ship Company are tive and is of great value in ference. son, we try to live up to our has had little to do in the way fair and we have no trouble in Reports from Baltimore appear ^ major beefs. end of the contract all the time. of helping the Organizing Drive, ||i^ ; in the LOG each issue and in, Wm. Renlz, Agent • We own our building in Mo­ although we stand ready at all settling beefs aboard their ships. No trouble is experienced here Report of Savannah Agent One Dispatcher and the Ag­ ent handle the business of this Port. Under existing circumstances, |ers. Meetings are being held it would be impossible to rec- ILA are good in this Port. "The SIU's Organizing Drive is more regularly now. Interest in onunend further cuts in the being felt down )^ere as it has the meetings is high and* among .Port's expenditures. San Juan was not affected by created more jbbs for the Puerto the subjects rating the most disthe Isthmian strike, inasmuch as Rican membership, and the cussion is shoregang work. none of that company's ships membership is behind it all the The general opinion here is that our coiRracts are the best touch the Port. In spite of this, way. however, the membership here One of the primary recom­ in the industry. The only clari­ was greatly interested in the mendations which the member­ fication that seems to be needed strike, which they followed close­ ship in San Juan has instructed is in reference to some of the me to bring up at the Agents Stewards Department .working ly in the LOG. A strike is always possible in Conference is a suggestion for a rules. maritime because of the Taft- change to allow extension in Our relationship with the op­ Hartley Law, and on this score time for permitrrien aboard ship erators here are good, and there it would be wise to be prepared from the present three months is no s trouble in settling beefs. to six months. The membership in this Port throughout the year. Articles are sent to the LOG will hardly be affected by any As yet there is no AFL Port Council in San Juan, but we each week from this Port and laws affecting alien seamen, have been working to establish the local labor situation is re­ since few of them are in this one, and our relatior^,^wpv ^ nff* ts the Seafar- poft; in fact, there are just two Report of San Juan Agent alien members around San Juan. The Coast Guard is no longer a problem in San Juan, as seems to be the situation generally. The Hall presently occupied by the SIU in San Juan is. rent­ ed. it is clean, but inadequate for our needs and a change, whether to another rented spot, or one that thd" Union might purchase, would be of benefit to the membership. Other Torts have been work­ ing smoothly with San Juan, as has Headquarters, with all of our requests being answered promptly. A payoff takes place in San Juan every other week, and there are two ships putting in here in transit every week. There are enough men in the Port to fill any manpov/er needs. Colls, Agent from the Coast Guard, and the alien seamen problem does not have any proportions, with fey, if any, on the beach in Savaimah. We have no complaint with re­ gard to relations with other Ports and •Headquarters. All re­ quests made have been met promptly. About one payoff a week takes place in the Port of Savannah, and other ships make it a Port of Call. Calls for jobs can always be filled with local manpower. No fink halls operate in this Port. We call upon the nearest SIU Hall when we are unable to meet any job calls. This Branch is doing whatever is possible to improve relations with other trade unions in Savannah. At the present time, the state of our relations is on a good plane, C. starling, Agentr/-AI m �Friday, February 27, 1948 THES^ArFARERS Report of Now Orloans Agent This Branch is now operating under a policy of economy, which, however, does not inter­ fere with efficiency and service to the membership. We have on the payroll four Patrolmen, one Dispatcher, one combination Dis­ patcher-Doorman, one JanitorHandyman, and one Secretary. The Isthmian strike gave the Union a chance to find out whether or not our strike appar­ atus had improved in the year since the General Strike, There was no question about it—it has. On the whole, the Isthmian Strike was much smoother, and the entire Union machinery was LOG Report of Norfolk Agent the less there are still quite a few snags show up, changes can be The Port of Norfolk is on a take it away through the 'Taftpretty even keel. On the staff, Hartley Law. guys who never take the floor. made at that time. For this reason, an Educational Ave average about six payoffs we have one Patrolman, one The organizational progress of Program in each Part" would be each week, and about the same Dispatcher, one Janitor-Patrol­ the past year has strengthened a good idea so that our mem­ number of sign-ons. There are the Union immeasurably, and man, and one Secretary. bers could become better speak­ several ships hitting this Port in the membership in Norfolk is It does not appear that ex­ for its all-out continuance. The ers and again enough confidence transit each week. As a general to make themselves heard when rule, we settle all our own beefs penses can be cut any more, but men want to move right in on anything important comes up. and seldom pass a beef on to occasional surveys will be made any unorganized lines, and with Our agreements are considered Headquarters for settlement. all available resources. to see what can be done. by our members to be the best in In regard to manpower, we are During the Isthmian strike, the 'We are doing all in our power the industry, and the member­ okay, and we have enough men ship has not made any recom­ on the beach to fill our con­ membership went down the line to further the SIU's Organizing Drive. Very few of the ships mendation along this line for tracted jobs. and enthusiastically backed every currently being worked on come Whenever necessary, we call move. The spirit of the strike this Conference. into this Port, but when they do, Relations with the operators upon near SIU Branches for help was reflected in the 100 per we contact the crews, distribute are good in "this Port and we in crewing up ships, and we also literature, and try to get pledge cent support given us by the rarely have to tie up a ship to supply men if called on to do so. cards signed to be sent to Head­ There is never any problem col­ MCS and the MFOWW. The square a beef. quarters. NMU respected our picketlines, Sometimes the Coast Guard is lecting money for transportation and" that's all we wanted from called in to complicate matters. from the operators. The membership and officials We cooperate with the other them. of this Port are in favor of the This happens abput 2 or 3 times a week. We represent aU mem­ AFL Unions in this Port and Since last year, our strike ap­ Constitution and Shipping Rules bers and try our best to break have been instrumental in or­ paratus has been streamlined and as they now stand, but want to ganizing the waitresses and bar­ now there is nothing that this go on record as being opposed to the Coast Guard charges. shipboard promotions. This has Our present HaU is in fair tenders, and in helping other Port recommends. shape and is clean, but we are Unions win their strikes. Our The AFL Maritime Trades come up quite a bit lately, and looking forward to the time Branch is active in the Maritime Council is now functioning 100 the Branch feels that the Agents when we can move into our new Trades Council, and we have percent and is an important it­ should do something to stop this home. Tffis should take place good coordination of effort with em in the daily affairs of the practice. all other Unions in the Council. affiliated Unions. This is good in the Spring. The LOG is distributed to var­ This Port is also Headquarters because it provides a strong ious places where seamen gather, The Union structure here is in good condition, and the coopera­ for the Marine Allied Workers, backing in the event of a strike. and men are encouraged to have tion between the Ports and from SIU affiliate, which covers Fish­ We should be ready for a the paper sent to their families. Headquarters is generally pretty ermen, Tugboatmen, and Allied strike at any time, because even good. - There are no recommen­ Workei-s. All these outfits are if wages and conditions are bet­ Our Branch meetings are held dations for making the Union maintained and serviced by the tered, we will have to hit the regularly, and the membership business system more effective Port's facilities. bricks to save our Union Hiring. takes an active part in all dis­ E. Sheppard, Agent That is, if the operators try to at this time, but should any able to swing into action very quickly. This Branch went allout in the action, and our picketlines were respected by all other Unions, including the NMU, MCS, and MFOWW. Although some of the CIO Unions offered us assistance, we refused and told them just to respect our lines. This year again we face the possibility of strike, only wages and conditions will not be the Operations in the Port of Gal­ ganizers and we can be called here and we seldom have cases _ main issues. This year, we will veston, which is now serving the upon at any time for any job. involving our members. The have to fight- to maintain our entire Texas area, are running At present, we are surveying problem of alien seamen is very Hiring Hall and, if that is neces­ smoothly. In addition to the the possibilities existing among little felt in this port, as we av­ sary, the membership will be Agent, we have two Patrolmen, unorganized outfits in this area. erage only about ten alien sea­ solidly behind such a strike. one Dispatcher, and a Secretary. We feel there are good possibil­ men on the beach here. However, The attitude of the member­ In view of the wide area of ities for organizing them, and in the membership feels v e r y ship toward the Organizing Cam­ operations, there is little possi­ this connection will cooperate strongly about the treatm-nt paign is just as good now as it bility of expenditures being cut with the Organizing Director and handed our alien Brothers and his staff. recommends that the Union con­ was during the Isthmian Drive. any further. The one big recommendation tinue using its apparatus until cussions and all decisions. Most There is never any trouble* get­ Membership in the Texas ports of the talk centers around con­ ting men to volunteer for un­ went all the way in supporting which the membership in this their beef is settled. tracts, Shipping Rules, and the organized ships and these men the^ Isthmian strike. We had Our Hall is in good shape and Organizing Drive. do a bang-up job once they get plently of volunteers for all the is kept clean. We rent our pres­ In the opinion of the members aboard. ent quarters. necessary strike duties and all Shoreside help consists of con­ hands were anxious to do their We have no beef in our rela­ our present contracts are very tacting the ships as soon as pos­ bit. tionship with the other ports as good, but recommend that better sible and telling the crews the we always get prompt answers wages be aimed for in the next All other Unions in these ports latest organizational develop­ supported our strike by respect­ to all our requests for informa­ negotiations. Some clarifications ments. We also put organiza­ ing our picketlines. The NMU, tion and whatever gear we might of the contract are necessary. tional material and the LOG MCS, and MFOWW likewise re­ need. Relations with the operators aboard all the ships, and collect spected our lines. The Union structure can al­ are good at this time. "We have as many pledges as possible to ways be made more streamlined little difficulty in getting our Our strike apparatus seems to be sent in to New York. and efficient by more and more beefs settled. In New Orleans, we are en­ be functioning effectively, but cooperation by all hands. Full We have no trouble with the gaged in a drive in fhe tugboats, improvements can be made by port has made is in regard to cooperation throughout the Or­ revamping last year's set-up to Coast Guard, and the situation stopping shipboard promotions, ganization will bring about full and there is a good possibility on aliens does not affect this that some of the companies will meet the needs that may lie which will be brought up at this efficiency. ahead and by further educating Conference. be brought under the SlU ban­ We're paying oft" an average of port, as we only have about 25 the membership through the We regulai-ly submit a report four ships a week in Texas Ports, around. ner. Union's program. to the LOG, in addition to any with more coming in on transit In order to keep expanding, The Hall in this port is the We are continually trying to other material we feel might be calls. We have not found cause property of the Union, and is the members here feel it is necessary for every SIU member strengthen the AFL Port Coun­ of interest to the membership. to submit beefs to New York, always kept clean and in order. and official in every port to talk cil by improving the relations of The Branch regularly distributes since all of them are settled sat­ We have had no trouble get­ to every unorganized seaman and the member Unions and taking the LOG to all spots visited by isfactorily at the point of produc­ ting answers from other an active pai-t in the affairs of seamen. tion. tell the story of what an SIU Branches or from Headquarters, All hands take an active part contract means. Our wages and the Council. There are sufficient men on and what gear we request is sent conditions are our best argu­ Since the Taft-Hartley Law's in the membership meetings and the beach to handle the calls for to us as quickly as possible. effect may be felt when our con­ quorums are always present. jobs. If, at any time, we have a ments. About 2 to 4 ships payoff here In regard to Shipping Rules, tracts run out this year, it might Ways and means of building and shortage of manpower, we im­ New Orleans Branch recom­ mean a strike. We should, there­ strengthening the Union are the mediately call upon other ports each week and many in-transit mends that no shipboard promo­ fore, be fully prepared for what­ main topics discussed. for men. We have had no trouble vessels call here. Norfolk beefs The membership in Galveston in getting the coinpanies to fur­ are settled in Norfolk and we tions be allowed, and that no ever situation develops. In the Texas ports, the mem- is satisfied with the present con­ nish transportation for men be­ seldom pass along a beef to man be permitted to transfer Headquarters for settlement. from one job to another, even barship has given 100 percent co­ tracts, although some have stated ing sent to other ports. All officials in our Port are ac­ though both jobs are on the same operation in carrying out the a need for a few clarifications on We have frequently had to call ship. This is coming up fre­ Union Organizing Program, and working rules. Aside from the tively attending meetings of the on other Ports to help us crew quently, and the membership tliey seem to understand the wage increase, which the Nego­ local Port Council of the Mari­ ships, and never had any trouble benefits to all in expanding our tiating Committee is currently time Trades Department and wants action taken, operations in all fields. working on, the membership has working to improve the relations. collecting transportation from r' Our meetings are usually About five unorganized ships no further recommendations. It should be mentioned in this the companies. pretty active with many men Our relations with the oper­ report that Galveston Is an ac­ taking part in the discussions. come into ports in,our area each Our Branch is cooperating all Main topics are organizing, week and we are providing every ators in this Port are good and tive Port Insofar as om- affiliate, the way with the other affiliates wages and conditions, and the possible help to the Organizing we have no trouble in settling the Marine Allied Workers, is of the Port Council, and we Department in contacting these any beefs, with the exception concerned. The Galveston Branch general welfare of th? Union. Although plenty of men take ships and attaining the Union's of the Los Angeles Tanker out­ of the SIU services these tugs work with any other honest Un­ ion that asks us for help. and services the membership. the deck to be heard on the vari­ objectives, ^e Branch's staff is fit. keitb Alsop, Agent ous subjects that come up, never- always available to aid the Or­ : The Coast Guard is, no problem Ben P. Ijlc^ Acti^ Agent Report of Galveston Agent 't Page Nine �• . Iv. !P H Jf S ^ I^A A 1^ K S- L O G Ten r Friday. February 27. 1948 meONFEBlH On Finances The Committee appointed to shall be* immediately remove< make recommendations on the from office, pending charges and finances of the Organization has trial as per the Constitution o: given consideration to all finan- our Union, cial phases of the Union ahd 3. Hospital Donations: the following are our recom- Committee has had it pointed out that, in some ports. Hospi­ mendations: 1. Economizing Program: This tal Donations are taken up to Committee finds that the current give to local Hospitals. This program for economizing, as laid Committee is of the opinion that down by Headquarters Offices this practice of distribution this past year, has been an asset should be discontinued, and al to the Union. A study of the such donations shall be remitted Headquarters Financial Reports.] to the Hospital Fund of.the Atclearly shows that the expenses _ lantic and Gulf District, and for the Union for the past year ' shall therefore be paid to our members due same in the form were greatly reduced. This Conunittee therefore rec- as laid down in our Constituommends to endorse this 1947 tion. - Economizing Program in its en- 4. Hospital Benefits to Permit tirety, and that it be kept in Members: This Committee recommends that any permit mem­ fuil effect for the year 1948. We further recommend that ber, with all current assessments any official not following the and dues paid to date, be al­ recommendations on the Econo­ lowed to pay previous Hospital Assessments to the amoimt of $10.00, and thus be entitled to all Hospital and Death benefits, sub­ ject to Article 25, Section 1(b) of our Constitution. The purpose of making the recommendation to allow permit members hospital benefits is due to the fact that we have had various complaints from these permit members, stating that they are not allowed to receive The Committee appointed to such benefits. act on the contracts and negotia­ Inasmuch as our .egular book tions of the SIU, ' Atlantic and members have previously had to mizing Program of the Union pay these assessments to receive Gulf District, has thoroughly "shall give, upon request from these benefits, it is recommended studied the Headquarters Report Headquarters, written reasons as that before any permit man can of the Union and feels that this ta why this program has not receive the same benefits in like matter is well covered in that report. We recommend that all been adhered to. manner that he too shall be re­ members and officials study this In the event such occurs. quired to pay as well. Headquarters then shall be em­ Conclusion: Your Committee particular Headquarters Report powered to assign any official or on Finances requests that the thoroughly. The Union's previous Action in officials to that particular port setting up a Headquarters Nego­ under question on the matter of tiating Committee has jproved Finances of the Union, for the very effective. To witness this purpose of seeing to it that the fact, our present contracts nego­ mandate of the membership is tiated in the year 1947 are now carried out. the best in the industry in every 2. Donations: The question of manner. donations being taken on ships Particular evidence of this is for various matters has been shown by the fact that our Nego­ brought to the attention of this tiating Committee was successful Committee. This Committee, af­ in obtaining from the very ter deliberation of this subject, toughest outfit in the industry. recommends that in the future, Isthmian Steamship Company, no donations be taken on board one of the finest contracts now any vessel which are not re­ in existence. ceipted for on an official Atlan­ membership adopt these recom­ For that reason, this Commit­ tic and Gulf District Receipt. mendations so that they may be tee strongly recommends that the In the event such collections are made on board vessels in a put into effect as soon as possi­ present practice of the Head­ particular port for any port ble. We are of the opinion that quarters Negotiating Committee beefs, this money is to be re­ these recommendations, if adopt­ of the SIU, Atlantic and Gulf ceipted in the official financial ed, will benefit the membership District, be continued and that report of the Branch, remitted of our Union. We further call the officials and membership to Headquarters, and Headquar- on every member and official continue to support this Commit­ .tersr in turn shall issue a check alike at all times to take as tee in the same manner as they covering the amount to those great an interest as possible in did in 1947. A compact Organization and persons designated by the people the finances of our Union, as making donations as recipients. well as for the successful prose­ direct, centralized action on the This Committee further recom­ cution of our Economizing Pro­ question of negotiations is es­ pecially necessary for this year mends, in the matter of dona­ gram. 1948, because of the fact that all tions, that any official not giv­ C. Haymond our contracts are expiring at one ing proper receipts as listed in W. Siekmann this recommendation, once con­ Lindsay Williams time or another this year, and curred in by the membership. we will be faced with the prob­ S. Colls lems coming up as a result of the Taft-Hartley Law. This Committee feels that it is needless to go into the various ramifications of this issue inas­ much as it has been covered thoroughly in different issues of the SEAFARERS LOG and pre­ vious Headguarters Reports. We do state and strongly r^om- On Contracts, Negotiations The correctness of the last Agents Conference in going on record to .tighten up the strike structure of the Union was proven by the successful and allout effort made in the Isthmian Strike in the year 1947. There is no need of going into this strike, as a complete analysis df it was carried in the SEAFAR­ ERS LOG and the results are now well known. In spite of the fact that the Union's strike actions have been successful, your Committee feels that a continued effort should be made to set up an even tighter strike structure. Also, it is to be considered that, in the event of strikes in the maritime industi-y this coming year, the Union should be in a good con­ dition to handle any beefs. The outlook in this industry is of such a nature, because of the Taft-Hartley Law, that we can nearly be positive there will be strikes in the coming year. For that reason, this committee re­ commends the following: 1. The Headquarters Offices should draft and set up new picket cards and picket card sys­ tem for every port, so they can be put into use on an hour's no­ tice. 2. Eaoh Port Agent to be re­ sponsible upon notification by Headquarters Offices ta put all strike, kitchen equipment, etc., into condition so it can be put into operation upon one hour's notice. 3. That copies of the SIU Booklet, "Strikes and Strike Strategy" be redrafted and re­ vised and sufficient copies be put into each port for all members and officials to study. 4. That the membership favor­ ably consider the proposition of assessing themselves an addi­ tional single $10 Strike Assess­ mend, however, that the Union must be on guard at all times, and the Negotiating Committee must be prepared at any time to use any means necessary i6 safe­ guard our contracts in the com­ ing 1948 Negotiation periods. The Committee further rec­ ommends that the following is­ sues be taken care of as soon as * possible: 1. Clarify with South Atlantic that SIU men shipped from Sa­ vannah to jobs in Jacksonville are to be paid transportation. 2. Check the contracts and ask for negotiations with the oper­ ators concerned on the question of additional men for passenger vessels, as well as living quarters for same. 3. We request that the mem­ bership and all officials give their opinions immediately to the Negotiating Committee as to the advisability of obtaining spe­ cific wage increases for the Bo­ sun, in lieu of high overtime in contracts now in existence. 4. Some manner of clarification of the Stewards Department working rules be set up. This ap­ plies to actual working rules and conditions for departmental mem­ bers, more so than the redrafting ment for -the purpose of creating of contract conditions. a greater Strike Fund. While 5. The Negotiating Committee we have $672,333.98 in our total of the Union is to gather all rec­ Strike Funds now, and with total ommendations as to the laying cash on hand of well over out of crews quarters on differ­ $1,000,000.00, this Committee ent and specific type vessels, and feels that we can be even better approach the operator during ne-heeled financially for any strike, gotiations period to correct this matter on vessels needing same* such as the type of the General This applies to mattresses, wash­ Maritime Strike of 1946, if this assessment were passed. ing machines, etc. Upon concurrence ^Xrith this, re­ 6. The Negotiating Committee is to stand instructed to set the port, it is recommended that the expiration date# of all contracts Strike Assessment be put on a on the same date. This to be done referendum ballot before the membership immediately. as soon as feasible. Ben Rees , Ray White R. Matthews Simincnt^ J. p. Shuler C.^aymond ^'•4 J �-. Friday. February^?. 1$4S ^ H E SEJiFAR E RS LOG • ,v- ' '•• -:,-'-?WS,%i>*--"^ Page Fleven On Education And The Log This Committee, appointed to 5. Further, that the Director study the report on the Seafar- of Organization, in assuring the 'ers Log and Union Education, Union 100 percent use of all its facilities and personnel to see has done so carefully. In the its educational aims successfully course of studying the report, carried out, should ~ place the reference has been made to the responsibility for distribution on Log and to the educational -ma­ the Port Officials in their re­ terial published last year and spective areas. that presently in process of pub­ 6. That the same system of enforcement of Union policy lication. • employed with respect to its The fact that we do have Organizing Drive be adopted to good Union " paper was proven insure successful administration in a contest sponsored by the of the Educational Program. International Labor P^ess of E. Sheppard America in which the Seafai-ers C. Starling Log won two Certificates of L. Gardner Award for being one of the J. Algina best trade Union papers' in the field.. Membership ] interest in the Union paper reached new heights during the past year. A much larger number of members used the Log as a med­ ium of -expression for new ideas, suggestions and stories of ship­ board activity than in any pre­ We, the Committee appointed vious year. Issues of Union in­ to act on the Buildings and Halls, terest • were discussed pro and have met and the following are con in the paper. In addition to our findings and recommenda­ the prestige which the paper helps build for the Union in the tions: general labor movement, and its The Building Program, of the use as a publicity medium, it is Union has proven successful, in­ also a yardstick of the heighten­ asmuch as it has made it possible ed membership interest in their for us to own our facilities in Union and its affairs. As for the quality of material the Ports of Boston, Norfolk, which the Union is now putting Tampa, Mobile and New Orleans. out under its educational pro­ The satisfaction of the mem­ gram, the Committee finds it to bership in the established set­ be good. What is lacking, how­ ups of these Halls which we own ever, is sufficient quantity. We is constantly shown by their ac­ need more educational literature tions in various meetings and to enlighten the membership on minutes appearing in the SEA­ every phase of Union activity. FARERS LOG. An enlightened membership, con­ scious of its role, is a sure sign Therefore, we make the follow­ of Union success. The Log and ing recommendations: our other educational material 1. In those ports in which we are means of obtaining this goal. maintain permanent Branches, With this thought in mindj- the such as New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Savannah, Galveston In accord with the economy time for meeting nights. Second, been made to this Committee Re­ and San Juan, and do not own it would save expenses on post­ garding certain Branches' failure Union Halls, we recommend that program the Headquarters Of- age. Third, it would allow for all to answer communications as we purchase our own quarters ffices continually seek ways and" Branch minutes to be printed in quickly as possible from other in each of these ports, and set means to reduce the expenses of the SEAFARERS LOG, inas­ ports. This Committee feels this them up in as efficient and eco­ the Organization, while at the much as they will be printed at problem must be eliminated in nomical manner as po-ssible. same time maintain the maxi­ Headquarters and will thus be order to serve the membership 2. We recommend to each Port mum of officiency in Union op­ on hand for the Editor's use. efficiently and satisfactorily, and Agent that he is charged with di­ eration. This Committee, after This Committee feels that this advises all Agents at this Con­ rect responsibility of the prop­ thorough study of the Headquar­ ference to attend to all commun­ erty of this Union, and it is ters Report and discussion with program should be begun imme­ ications promptly. brought to his attention to see the various Agents attending this diately upon acceptance of this Agents Conference Report by the Cal Tanner • to it that they are kept clean at Conference, recommends the fol­ membership. ' J. Volpian all times, and that he be answer­ lowing plan regarding Branch A few, minor complaints have Wm. Rentz able to the membership for same. Committee recommends that a 3. This Committee recommends Minutes: It is recommended that after policy be set up in relation to that the Philadelphia Port Agent each Branch meeting, the Port Union education, as follows: be instructed to immediately Agents in their respective Bran­ 1. That, as soon as it is pos- make every possible effort to seches type up an original and one sible, the Seafarers Log be en- cure new quarters in the Port The Committee appointed to. that it has been. That is as folduplicate of the previous night's larged in size by four pages,'of Philadelphia for the memberact on recommendations as follows: making it twenty in all, to in- j ship, due to the. very bad condimembership admission, has 1. Any perrnit men desirous of crease its coverage of the mem- tions the membership now has checked the report of the Head­ becoming a Union member shall bership's activities and interests, existing in the Union Hall in that quarters Offices thoroughly, as be allowed membership only sub­ well as our membership files. 2. That the educational pro-1 Port. ject to the recommendations of gram be stepped up and the 4. We recommend that no ad' As fa result of this, the follow­ the Organizers. number of educational publica-! ditional Halls be opened at this ing are our findings and recom­ 2. The Organizers are to tise tions increased, especially in time for the Union. However, discretion regarding the men "al­ mendations: view of the low cost of opera­ Headquarters Offices is to keep We find that we have around lowed membership in this Union tion. a constant survey on the situa­ 11,000 full book members in the and they are to keep the num­ 3. That a method gf distribu­ tion and when it is necessary to Atlantic and Gulf District as ap­ ber of men admitted as low''as tion is necessary whereby the do so, sucli new Halls shall be plies to approximately 15,000 possible. Seafarers Log and all other edu­ opened subject to membei'ship contracted off-shore jobs. This Conclusion: This Committee cational material will reach all action and approval. is a healthy condition, and we feels that, of all the Unions' in members and unorganized sea­ The Committee recommends figure that at all times the Union the marine industry, greater men and. any other points on that the membership go on rec­ J -A'. should maintain membership in value is placed on an SIU book which the Union may decide. ord as submitting to a Referen­ such a manner that we are never than membership in any other 4. Since the Organizing Staff dum Ballot calling for an addi­ meeting, mail one copy to Head­ overloaded any more than neces- Union. We feel that the best already has established the.nec­ tional $10 Building Assessment quarters Office and keep the saiy with book membership as way to maintain this is to con­ essary well-functioning apparatus for the purpose of creating a other on file. Headquarters, upon applies to contracted jobs. tinue the practice of having and procedure for reaching all large enough Building Fund to receibt of these copies, shall type every prospective member show There hag been discussion on his true Union worth in actual points in all ports, and since the continue our Program of pur­ and run off all minutes from the various Branches and mail them whether or not to open books. work for the Union before be­ Union Educational Program in­ chasing Halls in the ports where out simultaneously to all ports. We are not in favor of opening ing allowed book membership. ' terlocks with the Union Organi­ they are needed. books and are of the definite This plan would serve three zational Program, the Director Ray White Ben Rees purposes. First, it would allow opinion that membership admis­ of Organization should be charg­ C. Simmons J. Volpian for all minutes from all Branches sion for the future should, be ed with the task of administra­ J. P.. Shuler vto be received simultaneously, in governed in the -same maimer If tion of a soimd distribution plan. On Buildings And Hails On Operation Of Union Apparatus •i fi On Membership Admissien \r .V| �P«9« TW41T« This Committee has studied carefully the report on Govern­ ment Agencies and Legislation. We find that, in general, Gov­ ernment Agencies have main­ tained their indifference toward merchant seamen and that Con­ gress, with the same indifference, has neglected to enact muchneeded legislation in behalf of men who so valiantly stayed on the job during this Nation's greatest peril. More than ever ds it evident that only through the Union can seamen improve their lot. The Committee therefore makes the following recommen­ dations: m'. 1. That in view of the threat it poses for the future of our membership, in particular, and for the shipping industry in gen­ eral, the provision in the Mar­ shall Plan calling for the trans­ fer of 500 ships to the foreign nation be removed from the pro­ posed legislation for European recovery. Further, that we do everything in our power con­ sistent with Union policy to effect removal of this dangerous provision which places the en­ tire maritime industry in jeop­ ardy. 2f. That in view of the threat by the Coast Guard to extend and tighen its control over the THE S EA f- A R ERS I O G On Government teencfes Andlegislation powers detrimental TO the rights and welfare of merchant seamen. 3. On various occasions, Union members have suggested that the Union press for a law bringing unemployment insurance for sea­ men under federal administra­ tion, in order that the process of obtaining payment can be simpli­ fied and be made the same in all ports. It is the considered opinion of this Committee that it would be extremely difficult to press Con­ gress for such a change, because the question of States' rights would be introduced into debates by legislators from States which emphasize those rights and guard them jealously. These legislators would con­ tend that their states have prob­ lems which could not be fitted into a national mold. Accord­ ingly, if such a change were made, the unemployment bene­ fits would be at a minimum, far below the present low standards. Therefore, this Committee recom­ mends that the Union press for a more adequate and equitable unemployment insurance plan, to be administered as at present by the individual states, and it fur­ ther recommends that each Agent deal with the problem in his own state. 4. The bills affecting the wel­ fare of Merchant Seamen which are currently pigeonholed in Congress have long been urged by the Seafarers. The Commit­ tee recommends that this Con­ ference reaffrm the SIU's posi­ tion by calling for immediate enactment of: Id rights and activities of merchant seamen through the proposed Re­ codification Bill, this Bill be sub­ jected to close scrutiny by the Union. Further, that we do everything in our power con­ sistent with Union policy • to re­ move from this Bill the provi­ sions which the Coast Guard has introduced, and which would giye the Coast Guard added a. Legislation which will pro­ vide benefits to seamen (and their families) who saw wartime service aboard the nation's merchant ships, and that these benefits be sim­ ilar in range to those granted to members of the Armed Services. b. A bill granting citizenship to alien seamen whose serv­ ice aboard American ships Five Resolutions Passed By A&G Agents Conference ^ Following are five resolutions, S;, unanimously approved by the re­ cent Agents Conference. These resolutions deal with Shore _ Gangs, Relationship with Pacific and Great Lakes Districts, Eli­ mination of Pay Inequities, Slopchests, and the Canadian District. ence in their next negotiations session with the operators this year to make all possible efforts to eliminate the inequities exist­ ing in regards to various key ratings on board SIU vessels in compai'ison with lesser ratings. RESOLVED: That SIU Head­ quarters be instructed to start as soon as possible a survey aimed at deciding what is the besi ty^ of action to take so as to guar­ antee better slop chests in quan­ tity, price and quality on board SIU contracted vessels. Such findings and recommendations on i same to be made to the mem­ l^ESOLVED: That the Atlan­ bership as soon as possible. tic and Gulf District notify the Pacific District and the Great Lakes District that we are pre­ RESOLVED: That this Con­ pared to meet them at a time ference instruct the Secretaryand place mutually agreeable to Treasurer to notify the Interna­ air districts concerned for the tional of this Union of our ac­ purpose of ironing out any prob­ tion in stopping financial expen­ lems that exist on the question ditures in the Canadian District of shipping, etc., and to further and to notify all companies con­ clarify any problem that may tracted to the SIU that all jre.exist between the districts. placements for SIU contracted RESOl^VED; That the Nego- vessels in the East Coast Ports { tiafing Committee stand as in- of Canada are to come from the ; structed by this Agents* Confer­ S^U Hall in Boston, Mass. RESOLVED: That the SIU Organizing Staff be instructed to once again take up the ques­ tion of establishing SIU con­ tracted and controlled shore gangs in every possible port to do' work on vessels contracted to the SIU. Ftiday, February 27, 1448 contributed so much to the nation's victory. We feel that this is the least recogni­ tion the Govei-nment can make of their contributions to the war effort. Until pas­ sage of such a bill; we are on record to allow these men to sail American ships • until they acquire citizen­ ship under existing law. facilities to include treat­ ment for members of a Merchant seaman's immedi­ ate family. On the Taft-Hartley Law, the SIU's position is already clear. The Committee recommends that the Conference reaffrm the stand, adopted at regular meet­ ings on July 2, 1947, which fol­ lows: c. A law which would provide "1. The SIU-SUP go on record (liability benefits to sea­ as not tolerating in any way, men disabled as a result of shape, or form any interference with our Union Halls by ship­ owners or Government bureaus. Its policy of favoring foreign flag interests over domestic ship­ pers has resulted in the Amer­ ican Merchant Marine being re­ duced to an insecure position in world shipping. Not content with the fact that foreign bottoms are now carrying. the greater portion of ocean com­ merce, the Commission is now trying to destroy Unions by set­ ting up irlerior wage scales for the vessels it charters. We feel the Conftrence should again take the stand that the "2. That the SIU-SUP consider as a lockout any attempts by any persoi^ or persons to use the Taft-Hartley Law to the detri­ ment of our Unions." Ml enemy action, and which would provide death bene­ fits payable to the families of seamen killed or who 'died while engaged in war­ time service aboard Amer­ ican ships. d. Legislation which would make it mandatory for all Marine Hospitals to give treatment to . all seamen^ re­ gardless of the length of of time they have been on the beach. The Committee also recommends extension of the Marine Hospital In repeating this stand, we should demand repeal or amend­ ment of the Law to the point where it is rendered harmless to organized labor. Further, that we remain vigilant for any signs in­ dicating that thie Law will be used for Union-busting purposes in the maritime industry and that if such signs appear, the Union act accordingly. Throughout the past years, the SIU has consistently condemned the Maritime Commission, and branded it as an agency whose purpose was to bring about fink conditions in the Maritime In­ dustry. The Program which the Commission has followed last year shows that pur earlier stand was a correct one. The Commis­ sion is still attempting to weaken seamen's unions and the shipping industry. Maritime Commisison is an enemy of the merchant seamen and the industry, and that all possible efforts should be made to discourage the continuation of that ^agency. Overall, it is the Committee's unqualified opinion that any ad­ vances of merchant seamen will only be realized through the efforts of the Union. Every Seafarer should there­ fore give his all-out support to the SIU program. Gal Tanner Wm. Rents J. Volpian *GIPEAI THE DOOR, BOiARD/^ �'-f::-"--; - .Jrmm Friday. February 27, 1948 Conslitulion: This Committee has analyzed the various recom­ mendations pertaining to amend­ ing the Constitution. Most of these matters are of such a na­ ture that they could not be con­ sidered as vital. This Committee is of the opinion that the Con­ stitution should only be amend­ ed when necessary. The Committee points out that the only question pertaining to the Constitution arose in one port only, where the question wds raised as to whether to count the ballots of the 1947 elections at the first or the sec­ ond meetirfgs in January. This entire matter was covered in the Headquarters Report of Jan­ uary 2, 1948: The report was very clear on this matter and as a result the membership voted in favor of the recommendations made in the report. Considering these facts, this Constitutional Committee recom• mends that no amendments to the Constitution be submitted to the membership as a result of deliberation of either this Com­ mittee or of this Conference. Shipping Rulqg: The Commit­ tee on Shipping Rules has stud­ ied various proposals made by the membership from shipboard meetings, branch meetings, as well as individual letters. The recommendations made in this matter cover a wide range, and deal with practically every sense of the Shipping Rules in one manner or another. Among those most frequently brought up are the following: 1. Promotions or transfer of jobs on board ship. 2. Setting up a rule for quali­ fications for men taking key rat­ ings. 3. Failure of the Shipping Rules to properly cover the sub­ ject of the kind of action to be ^ taken when the Ordinary Sea­ men or Wipers fail to properly clean the crew's quarters as per the agreement. " While there are other issues raised on the question of the -Shipping Rules, these in the main, were the most frequently discussed. Considering this fact, thjs Committee, therefore, recom­ mends on the matters listed above, the following: . 1. Shipboard Promotions or Transfer of Jobs: On this ques­ tion, it appears that the mem­ bership is of the strong opinion that the rule should be changed in such a manner that there shall be no shipboard promotions or transfer of jobs in any man­ ner, except in time of extreme emergency where the Hall can­ not ship the desired rating so that the ship can sail. This Committee recommends, therefore, that Section 29 in the present Shipping Rules be de­ leted and the following be in­ corporated in the rules as Sec­ tion 29: " • "No man may be promoted or allowed to transfer from one job to another on board ^hip ex- - . • ' • . • • '• • 1 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Thirteen On Shipping Ruies And Constitution cept in case of extreme emerg­ ency. This to apply where there isn't sufficient time to dispatch a man from,the Union Hall be­ fore the ' ship is scheduled to leave, or the Hall cannot fur­ nish the replacements as re quired. Any member guilty of breaking this rule shall lose the j.ob immediately and shall be fined no less than $25.00 for such offense." 2. Rules for Qualifications for Men Taking Key Ratings: There appears to be a great variation in the membership's opinion on the matter of the necessary sea time and qualifications for ship­ ping as rated men. This Com- mendations on this question, which shall then be submitted back to the membership for -ac­ tion. 3. Action Regarding Failure of Ordinary Seamen or Wipers to Properly Clean Crew's Quar­ ters: This matter has come up numerous times and it has been pointed out that, on some vessels, Ordinary Seamen and Wipers are not doing a proper job of cleaning crews quarters in the two hour period which the' Un­ ion had such a hard struggle in taking from the shipowner. The Committee feels that enough of an issue has been made of this and that the membership should have the opportunity of oting on this question. This Obmmittee therefore recommends that the following clause be adopted in place of the present Section 30, ' such clause to be known as Section 30 of the Ship­ ping Rules: "Qrdinary SeSmen and Wipers shipped to contracted vessels who fail to put in tow^ hours allotted time for cleaning the crew's quarters as per contract shall be brought up on charges by the ship's crew. For such offense, the guilty member shall be fined not less than $10 for each such infraction." The subject of the manner in which a man registers for ship­ ping in any particular port has been dealt with by this Com­ mittee, and it is this Commit­ tee's opinion that this is a local Port affair. We therefore recom­ mend that this matter be dealt with in each Port by local Com­ mittees and once such Commit­ tees have met and made recom­ mendations on same, that these recommendations be posted in a conspicuous place in the Un­ ion Hall. Conclusion: Upon'^ the accep­ tance by the membership of this Agents Conference Report, it is recommended that these matters as recommended in this report, shall be submitted as per Con­ stitution to a Referendum Bal­ lot immediately. Ben Rees R. Matthews J. P. Shuler On Organization mittee, therefore, has no definite recommendation to submit on a referendum ballot, but recom­ mends instead that within 30 days after action by the mem­ bership on this Agents, Confer­ ence Report, that Committees be elected in each SIU Branch for ftie purpose of drafting that par­ ticular membership ideas in that area on the subject. Each Port, upon completion of such report by these Committees, shall then forward them to the Headquar­ ters Offices. Headquarters Offices shall then elect at the Head­ quarters meeting a Headquarters Committee, qs per the Constitu­ tion, for the purpose of drafting all these Port reports into one final report, with direct recom­ Your Committee, appointed for the purpose of studying the Organizer's Report, delivers the following report and recom­ mendations on same: After considerable discussion with the Organizing Staff and various Port Agents and a re­ view of the Organizer's Report, as well as the General Organiz­ ing Program Report carried in the SEAFARERS LOG of November 7, 1947, we feel that it is necessary at this time to reaffirm the duties and rules governing the Organizing Staff and Program of Uie Union, and at the same time make direct reconunendations so as to guar­ antee ap even more successful Organizing Program than has been possible to date. • Our recommendations are as fol­ lows: 1. Organizational Offices shall be £iet up in Headquarters for the purpose of directing the Or­ ganizing Work of the Union. 2. Lindsey Williams, present General Organizer of the Union, to be named as the Director of Organization for all such work as,comes imder this Division of the Union, and that his salary be the same as that of an Assist­ ant Secretary-Treasurer. 3. The Director of Organiza­ tion be empowered to appoint as many Organizers and Assistant Organizers as are needed in his opinion to further the best inter­ ests of the Union. 4. That the Director of Or­ ganization shall submit a weekly financial report covering in de­ tail all expenditures which shall be handled as part of the Head- quarters financial report, ^d that this report be checked in detail by the weekly Auditing Committee, as per Constitution. 5. That all expenditures made by the Director of Organization involving the work laid out for him by the membership shall be paid from the General Fund'of the Union. 6. Since the limited means of transportation available to the Organizing Department has been a problem in our drives, the Committee recommends continu­ ation of the practice followed in the past. The Director of Or­ ganization is to direct the use of automobiles by the Department in any way he deems necessary to the best interest of the Or­ ganizing effort. , 7. That the $5.00 Annual Or­ ganizational Assessment s h a^ 1 continue to be remitted directly to the General Operating Fund. This is recommended to prevent the organizing work of the Union from draining the General Fimd itself, and at the same time .fo eliminate the necessity"" for the establishment of separate funds., 8. That a weekly detailed re­ port of all physical activities en­ gaged in by the Organizing Staff shall ^e made by the Director of Organization to the Headquart^s Offices of the Union. ^ 9. The Director of Organization is to work in direct contact with the Secretary-Treasurer, Assist­ ant Secretary-Treasurers and the New York Port Agent at ^ times to discuss the various prob­ lems with them. He is to issqe, through the medium of the SEA­ FARERS LOG, reports on the progress of the Union's Organiz­ ing Drive in such a manner so "as not to interfere with the or- : ganizational work of the Union. The above recommendations are specifically made to clarifjs,. Uie duties of the Director of Or­ ganization and at the same time give him the authority to accom­ plish the job. Your Committee (Continued on Next Page) a �Page Fourteen TH E A to G Friday, February 27< 1948 Conference Committees Sessions Ran Smoothly Set Up By Conference i To handle all the necessary Aftei- the Agents Conference work of the Conference, Commit­ had been called to order the tees from among the Agentts and morning of February 16 and officials in attendance were ap­ Chairman. and Secretary had pointed,. and then " each • Commit­ been elected, the first order of tee from among the Agents and the consideration of the entire .business was the adoption of an group.. I A; agenda. The following cbnunittees, • Following full discussion of appdihted: ' overall Union problems, it was •.y! moved by Mobile Agent Gal Tan­ FINANCE — Lindsey Williams, ner, seconded by New Orleans Walter Sielunann, S^yador Colla,Agent Earl (Bull) Sheppard and Charles Raymond. • carried that the Headquarters Report be considered first and CONTRACTS AND NEGOTIA­ be followe4 by thr Organizer's TIONS—Beri Rees, Robert Mat­ Report, the LOG .and Education thews, J. P. Shuler, Charles Ray­ Report, the Port Reports, the mond. Appointment of Committees, General. Proposals and Resolu­ GOVERNMENT AGENCIES & tions, and Good and Welfare. LEGISLATION — Cal Tanner, . The eight subdivisions of the William Rentz, Joseph Volpian. ' Headquarters Report were con­ BUILDINGS AND HALLS— sidered in the following order: Ray White, Sonny Simmons, Finances, as the very sinew of Keith Alsop. the Union came first, followed by Contracts and Negotiations. OPERATION OF UNION AP­ ,' Then came Government Agencies PARATUS—Cal Tanner, William and Legislation including Coast Rentz, Joseph Volpian. Guard, the Taft-Hartley Act, Un. employment Insurance, the Mar­ STRIKES —Ray White, Sonny shall Plan, the Maritime Com­ Simmons, Keith Alsop. mission and other governmental and legislative matters. After SHIPPING RULES AND CON­ that, followed Buildings and STITUTION — Ben Rees, Robert Halls, the Operation of Union Matthews, J. P. Shuler. Apparatus, Strikes, Shipping MEMBERSHIP AS APPLIED Rules and Constitution, and Membership as Compared with Continued from Preceding Page) 1. The Port Agent in each made to the membei-ship to TO JOBS—Ben Rees, Joseph Vol­ feels, however, that, in setting Branch .shall be responsible for "clarify the issues in doubt. pian, J. P. Shuler. Jobs. 5. That all Port Agents, Patrol­ up the Organizing Program for all organizational activities in RIGHT TO WORK men and other Union officials de­ ORGANIZING—Earl Sheppard, this coming j'ear, the record that area and shall direct his full vote full attention to unorganized clearly shows the need for a By lunch time the first day, sustaining program in regards to attention, as well as that of the ships coming into their respec­ Charles Starling, Joe Algina, the Conference had heard and the duties of other officials of Patrolmen and all Port facilities, tive ports. Lloyd Gardner. accepted all reports including the Union in conjunction with to any organizational objective In cbnclusion, the Committee selected by the Union at any calls upon every Port Agent to those from the eleven Ports rep­ LOG AND EDUCATION—Earl time. resented. But this was-hardly a not stop at merely giving lip Sheppard, Charles Starling, Joe beginning. The main work of the ' 2. The Port Ageirt in each service to the organizational ef­ Algina, Lloyd Gardner. Conference was yet to come, Branch shall make certain that forts of this Union, but to di­ FUNCTIONED WELL the Union's affairs in his par­ rectly concern himself, person­ The Committees were appoint­ ticular Port are at all times a ally, with every problem that The various Committees ed the first afternoon, but before credit to. the Union and are in an may come up out of the Seafar- worked smoothly and submitted the committees went into action efficient working condition. I'eports, which after approval of there was further general dis­ the Conference as a whole, were cussion of the Union's general 3. The Director of Organiza­ status and policy by which the adopted for action of the mem­ tion, or any Organizer so as­ committees should be guided. bership. The reports are con­ signed by him,, Shall at any time This discussion lasted until the tained in this supplement. be empowered to take up any afternoon of the second day. matter pertaining to the organiz­ Approval of the membership ing work of the Union as con­ was voted in regular meetings, Committee work and further tained in this report with the gefaeral discussion kept the Ag­ that of the Organizer's work. up and down the coast, on Wed­ The record also clearly shows Port Agent, and make direct re­ ents busy until late that night. nesday, February 25. that at times aU officials of this commendations on the matter In previous years the annual The third day, Wednesday, Union have not given full co­ concerned . F^ruary 18, the morning was operation in this matter. . It is Agents Conference has been held 4. The Director of Organiza­ again spent in general discus­ this Committee's intention to in March or April. However, this tion, in carrying out the Orsion of the problems faced by point out to this Agents Confer­ year, in view of the Taft-Hartley .v;l ganizidg Program, is to immedi­ the committees with all con- ence and the membership that law and other menaces to a free ately call it to the attention o f^ees participating. During the such lack of cooperation must any Port Agent in any area where ers Organizing Program. This trade union movement, it was afternoon, the committees went be stopped for all time. the Organizing work of the Committee fee]|^ that there decided to hold the Conference. int?o session once more, and late It has been further pointed Union is being improperly should be no excuse for failure earlier. in ' the afternoon they began to Many of the morning and ou1> and the record once again handled. Matters of this sort are on the part of any official to submit their reports. afternoon sessions were devoted carry out the Organizing Pro­ shows this to be true, that every to be settlqd immediately. In •» When these reports had been Port of this Union plays a dis­ the event they are not settled gram to the fullest extent at all to discussion of the problems fac­ accepted by the Conference as tinct part, directly or indirectly, right away. Headquarters Offices times. ing the Union, and it was from a whole the parleys were over. in any organizing work done by shall then be notified as soon as these discussions that the four E. Sheppard SIU policy for 1948 had been this Union. In considering these possible, and the entire matter proposals due to cpme before the L. Gardner set, subject to membership ap­ points, this Committee therefore taken up by Headquarters Offices Charles Starling membership on a Referendum proval. Ballot were originated. J. Algina recommends the following: and direct recommendations On Organization 3'® �T H E S E jd F 4 H ^ n S 4-O € Friday^ February 27. 1948 Buffalo Sees Early Season By ALEX McLEAN Page Fifteen UP (Nrtine To insure poyxnent, all daiais for oirertime musi be lurnod in fo' fiie -heads of departmenis no later than 72 hours followii^ the comple­ tion of the overtime work. As soon as the penalty woric is done, a record should be given to the Department head, and one copy held by the man doing the job. In addition the depart­ mental delegates should check on all overtime sheets 72 hours Before the ship makes port. BUFFALO—This port is ex­ periencing its best winter in many years as far as snow is concerned. But rain and ice on the streets have played havoc with our members young and old. Right now we have three hos­ Membership irules require pitalized with fractures of legs every man entering the and arms: Thomas (Little Ad­ Union Halls to show his By E, B. TILLEY By RAFAEL V. ORTIZ miral) Fegan, broken ankle; Union book, pro-book permit PHILADELPHIA — Shipping Bryon Sharkey, broken leg; card or other authorized SAN JUAN — Shipping has continues slow here. So far this Frank Bain, broken shoulder and identification to the Door­ been very slow during the past week we've had just one pay­ wrist. There are some more man. This is for the mem­ month because the sugar season off, an Isthmian ship down Wil­ members taking medical treat­ hasn't quite started. When , the bership's protection. Don't mington way. ment. But the sun came out and season really s#lrts there will be waste the Doorman's — or She paid off under the old everybody is in better spirits. your own—^time by arguing considerable improvement. Isthmian working rules. The this point. Observe the rules Most of the boys on the beach The Buffalo membership wants crewmen who remained aboard want to get out now as the shore you make. to be remembered to the Great were glad to learn that real SIU gang jobs are scarce and the Lakes men in the Baltimore and rul^s would be in force from By FRANK MORAN weather will be turning better Staten Island hospitals, Fred now on. Incidentally, bad i as Petri, John Rothery. Speedy re­ TOLEDO — The Lake Carriers up the line as the weeks go by. shipping is here, we had to send The MV Ponce is expected covery, boys. Association is trying to flood the to Baltimore to crew her up Th^ winter fleet in this port Lakes shipping industry with in­ jack this week as she went out again. or only a short trip. And next is unloaded except for three The 'Outlook for next week is experienced youngsters again. week we should have some more ships. Since ice conditions look none too bright, either. How­ By RAY PULLIAM favorable, we expect an early LCA representatives, operating ships around. ever, we do hope ^to get a new opening of Lakes navigation this m small southern towns, ...are, Of course, there have been BALTIMORE — Shipping has Hall or do something about fix­ spring. showing free movies of the Great ships in here. The Kathryn, a been fair in this port and might ing up this one. Tixat will be An open letter to unorganized Lakes in local YMCA's. Glow­ Bull C-2, ,came in and will be even pick up. However, plenty some consolation. seamen and to the boys who ing advertisements in local here 15 days discharging cax-go of men are taking whatever The big event in the Quaker papers tell of the wonderful op­ and loading sugar. want to be seamen: comes along without being too City, outside of the fact that the portunities on the Lakes. "No The Monarch of the Seas, Wa­ choosey. weather softened, was a fourThe Great Lakes offer you terman, is in for five days and many opportunities. The letters experience needed," they say and will touch two other island ports We had about seven payoffs alarm fire which gutted the subon my desk now will be an­ sometimes make a special appeal before returning to New Orleans. £ind six sign-ons with the usual basement of a large furniture swered promptly to give you the for former Navy and Coast The Ferdinand Hassler, a Pope & companies, and a half dozen stoie next to the Hall. We were ships in transit. without telephone service after facts about getting your sea­ Guard men . Talbot Liberty, is at Mayaguez The beefs on these ships were 9:20 in the morning and we had Here is a sample ad, verbatim: men's papers. You men who have and will hit Norfolk and New sailed on non-union or Lakes "Good J6bs—Open soon on Great York before heading back to the all settled satisfactorily. Evexy- to evacuate the third floor when body got all the overtime com­ the smoke became too dense for Carrier ships can learn how to Lakes vessels. Boai-d, room fur­ West Coast. ' ing, and we managed to get all us. nished. Must be over 18. Have become SIU men too. the logs lifted. However, we had During the fire I saw a number SETTLE BEEFS The Maritime Trade Council birth certificate. No experience one SIU man, a permit, who got needed. See free Pathe movie, of Seafarers standing around of Buffalo is now in the mak­ There have been quite a few to throwing his weight around with their fingei's 'The Great Lakes.' Call at cTossed. I ing. In the near futux-e, its struc­ beefs, but we have settled them a little too much. YMCA, 2nd floor, Tuesday only, asked them if they were afraid ture and functions will be re­ to the satisfaction of all con­ 10 a.m. to 6 p.m." We asked him if he didn't the Hall woixld catch fire. Their ported in the LOG. cerned. There haven't been any care about his permit when he replies were blunt. They were real headaches. got to talking too much, but it afraid it wouldn't. "The Brothers on the beach didn't make much impression. That gives some idea of what down hex-e ax-e always ready to He knew all the answers and the membership thinks of this lend a hand in any ox-ganizin& figured everything was a joke. fire-trap of a place we have here. work that is to be done. We do GERALD E. HUDDLESTON WISE GUY our best to keep track of unor­ Your father reque.sts that you This wise guy—he. was in the ganized ships so that we can By JOE ALGINA get in touch with him at 410 Stewards Department—broke all hit them. McPherson Avenue, St. Louis the glasses and obviously did not . NEW YORK—New York ship­ Mo. care whether or not anybody ping is gradually shaking itself $ $ had anything to eat. warmer from the slow, cold pace ORVAL L. CLARK If a man was sick, this gent By C. M. TANNEHILL Your wife wishes you to con- it held for so many weeks, and would take his meal order and jtact her at 1517 Chestnut, Min­ showing signs of real life. then throw him anything and GALVESTON — Shipping sort neapolis, Minn. Shipping has been quite good use a little strong-arm stuff of boomed last week but this during the past week and prom­ if the sick man complained. Fin­ week there have been only thi^e ttBy JEFF MORRISOR ises to be just as good, if not RICHARD BROWN ' ally, he refused to work at all, jobs on the board. . And only one MOBILE — Shipping in this and then tried to give the Pa­ Liberty is scehduled to pay off Your former shipmates John better, during the coming fort­ Rath and Henry Gregorski want night. Men with ratings are port, has. taken a turn for the trolman a hard time. in this area. you to write them care of the finding it quite easy to get out, better despite the lay-up of a Seafarers won their present This port is pretty good for conditions the hard way. Wise Waterman Steamship Company. but the permitmen and unrated lot of Liberties. This week we have shipped guys like this one don't make ABs—when shipping is good, men stiU have to sweat it out They also suggest you send awhile for a ship. more than 300 men, and the keeping those conditions any that is. But other i-atings ajce letter home. slow even when shipping is okay, Like the good weather hitting outlook for coming -yveeks is easier. It's a good thing there because of the number of SUP » ft this for-so-long frozen port, the about as good. With two or three aren't many of them. CHARLES PERTS tankex-s hitting along this coast. payoffs have been coming off in payoffs a day and the same We'x-e still hitting the tankeis Get in touch jvith your brother, Lately we have been getting Robert Perts, in Washington, fine style. Even the Alcoa Cava­ number of sign-ons. Patrolmen when they come in and wiU some shore gang work for men Pennsylvania. He says it is im­ lier came in and paid off without here have been kept pretty bxxsy keep on hitting them. The mem­ on the beach. Mostly they clean^ any trouble. Others were the but have managed to get all the bers in this Branch are going portant that you do this. tanks, and some of the boys like Yaka and Webster, Waterman; major beefs settled to the crews' all out for those ships. t » it satisfaction. There are 20 men in the hos­ fine. It sux-e makes the beach and South Stax-, South Atlantic. FRANK GIMBER Don't get the idea that we pital here and they are doing easier. Your mother, Mrs. Inez GimNO HOLD UP have swept the beach. We all right. They keep asking about The port of Galveston fimcber, wants to hear fi-om you. Her haven't. Permits still find the shipping and send their best tions smoothly. We have more addiess: 602 West Court Street, The South Star's only trouble meetings than in,, for instanqe. going hard. But if we keep the to everybody. was over short stores, but this Winnfield, Louisiana. New Yox-k, because 'of the tug­ present rate of shipping the list was squared away before sailing 4» boats. ^ should be thinned down soon. time and the ship was not forced HERMAN (BILL)«KNIES There ai'e two tugboat meet­ Most of the Waterman ships Jean Burtless, 2770 Wynglen to lay over. ings a month in Galveston, two have already undergone their Lane, Los Angeles 23, California, Because of the alien problem, annual inspection and can ex­ Members who forward in Houston and one in Corpxtxs asks that you get in touch with a form is being prepared which pect to crew up now after they iheir membership books to Christi, in addition to the regiiwill be distributed to all aliens complete voyages. This is a con^ tho Now York HaU for retire­ lar deep-sea meetings twice a her tp fill out, giving their status in b b » trast to the past month when ment are urged to mark the month. regards to, citizenship. When th^ they have been laying up for envelope with the notaNoa The River Terminals tugboats D. D. WALKER Contact your brother, Roma H. machinery for the handling of. a couple of weeks while the "Attention: 6th floor," in or­ are the hax'dest ones for us to Walker, Rt. 4, Box 166, Dothan, this is set up in • all ports, a inspection took place. der to insure quickw hand­ catch. They come into Beau­ mont and stay less than eight Alabama. Your father is seri­ complete story will be run in the ling of the matter. LOG. hours. Then they are out again. Marking of the envelope in ously' ill. Before the Union ^an take Some of our men ax-e going to .manner advis^ above t 4steps to ease the probleifhs of our. ANDREW SCOTT will save time and will result Lake Charles to try to ship. They are all hepped up by our Get in touch with your father, .alien brothers, we have to know In prompt return of the book getting the Cities Service elec­ at 252 Swan Lake Drive, East exactly what the situation is— to the sender. that's the pixrpose of the forms. PatchQgue, Long Island. tion. ^ PR Waiting For Sugar Season Nleinbership Riries Philly Shipping Continues Slow LCA Trying To Flood Lakes SIU No Place Guys PERSONALS NY Shipping Is On The Rise ShoregatigWork Helps Galveston For Port Mobile RETIRING BOOKS i'i:. �Page Sixteen ~ "'' 'K THE S E A P ARE R S LOG Friday. Febfallry 27. 1948 SAM 0AV0 s '} '^:sl ft:':!? •Si I ••Ji .MW- i, lite-- 4;sS. fC?':j.. NO o \ bY to assessment, t „,aintain poets v,h« We DESEROE THE KSTOOR OWN HAU-S- IN EVERV PORT .M/ITH ABEQUATE MEEnN^ ROOMS AMD RECCEATION ROOMS PDRTHE TIME WE'Rt OMTHE, BEACH/ by the p ^^eded. P A KO G .^^3^ I I H 11" ^ ^ RES0I,VT >" '"""T'v" , A SORE PROTECTION I AGAWer AMV TAFT-HARTLEy lOEAS THAT ARE FUWi»/& ABOUT. IF A TEN BOCNBILIWiUL SA/e TWO IVEQCS oN THE PICKETUNf - ITS A CHEAP TENOoUARSJ b. deleted „ .„„tt,er S «««"" T" «« ""r»S M o-D AU. <iCeS OFF THE BQARP MEANS LESS TIME ON THE BEACH J - ^ YES JI^ srvs YES X. NO a PROTECT THE CONDITIONS WE FOUGHT SO HARD SET -AN SlU SHIP IS A I C|.eAN SHIP: 1^;:- SfJ-? fOR A 6^1ROHOBH .;.'i\5.-| � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1939-1949 Description An account of the resource Volumes I-XI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. 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X SlU Prepares Quiz Form To Aid Aliens NEW YORK, N. Y., FRIDAY. MARCH 5, 1948 New Great lakes Drhe Great Lakes seamen, in accordance with a resolxition adopted by the Great Lakes District, are urged to return immediately to the Lakes to assist in the 1948 organising drive in that area. Fitting out period has already started, and experienced seamen are needed to continue the organizing work started last year. In 1947 the SIU made great headway on the Lakes, succeeding where the NMU and the company-dominated Lakes Carriers Association tailed. This year can be even better, as many elections have al­ ready been petitioned tor. But it will take men sailing the ships to insure SIU victories. The Great Lakes District has recommended that all men carrying GL books be prohibited trom sailing deep-water ships until the close ot the season on the Lakes. This request will be tollowed by the Atlantic and Gulf District. It is the duty ot every Great Lakes seaman to head im­ mediately tor that section so that his experience and ability can be utilized. No. 10 Membership Approval Seen For Resolutlens On Referendum Ballot As part of the SIU's program to relieve the problems facing the alien membeis, a question­ Membership reaction to the Referendum, which naire has been prepared to de­ termine the status of each nonstarts on March 10 and continues through April citizen member and is now avail­ 10, has been so overwhelmingly in favor of the two able in all ports. The form, compiled by the assessments and the Shipping Rules changes that Special Services Department, asks eight questions involving there is no doubt that all four propositions will be dependents, visas and application carried by extremely large majorities. Singly, and for citizenship. The answers will give the Union concrete data as in groups, many Seafarers have been coming to to the number of aliens in the tthe LOG office to record their SIU and their citizenship status. approval of the measures de­ This information will be espe­ signed to strengthen the Union cially pertinent at this time, in view of the expected discontinu­ in preparation for anything the ance of the waiver allowing shipowners and/or the govemaliens aboard subsidized ships. m.ent bureaucrats might have up The law, when the waiver is their sleeves. On page 16 is a lifted, will require crews to be sampling of the opinions ex­ composed of American citizens, the United States, which is ship- without gratuities from Congress By JOHN BUNKER with the exception of 10,percent pressed thus far. Before Congressmen put on poor when it comes to any kind at the expense of the American allowed to sail in the Stewards All four of the propositions are of passenger carrier, but in Bri­ taxpayer and our reserve fleet. their Santa Glaus suits again and Department of passenger ships. very important to the future tain. In service now between Liver­ On unsubsidized ships — of play "we've-got-'em, you-can- British yards are busy night pool and Boston for the Furness- well-being of the organization. which there are very few—the haye-'em" with what remains of and day building the medium- Warren Line are the cargo-liners One proposal is for a $10.00 crews will still be allowed to our war-built merchartt ships, it size, speedy cargo ships that will Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, strike assessment, which will would be wise for the Washing­ have 25 percent aliens. be seen in increasing numbers built in British yards to replace build up the Union's strike What this will mean is shown ton solons to have a look at for­ on the world's trade routes dur­ two former Furness-Warren ships treasury to such a point that the " by the present difficulty in plac­ eign shipyards and see what'^ ing the months to come. shipowners will not be too 'will­ lost during the war. ing aliens aboard ships in New been happening lately. ing to force the SIU out on the Part of the Marshall Plan, as Typical of this freighter pro­ In ,3 way, these splendid new York, many of whom find tliempicketlines. you probably know, is a pro­ duction is the motorship Aeneas, vessels compare with the old selves on the beach over the 29 Another measure to be voted vision to sell and charter to for­ a 450-footer of 9,300 tons recent­ United States Lines fleet of pop­ day limit even under the 25 on is the 1948 $10.00 Building eign flags some 500 ships from ly turned out for the Blue Fun­ ular cargo-passenger ships that Assessment. Some of the SIU percent rule. our reserve fleets. nel Line, and the 9,000-ton San- ran between Boston, New York Branches are already housed in OLDTIMERS PRODDED Figures in Lloyd's Register of gola, twin-screw dry-cargo, reef­ and London, for they have ac­ buildings belonging to the Union. commodations for about 145 pas­ In an effort to relieve this, the Shipping, just released, show the er ship for the British India sengers at very nominal rates. Where the Union is forced to New York membership passed a interesting fact that Great Bri­ Steam Naviagation Company. motion calling upon aliens who tain aqd Northern Leland built, Now calling at American ports The United States still lacks rent space, this money spent is "have the required amount of sea- during 1947, more than 1,200,000 are more evidences that the Bri­ such combination ships in the wasted and represents no invest­ ment for the organization. For time to take steps toward gain­ tons of shipping. This is only tish, like most of the foreign North Atlantic trade. this reason, among others, senti­ ing their citizenship. Those who slightly more than these two maritime nations, are able to Sister ships, the Nova Scotia ment in the Union is almost 100 do not take steps are to be ship-minded areas turned out in take care of their shipping needs (Contimied on Page }) percent for adoption of the penalized by not being allowed 1946. measme. to ship until they take action The United States, resting on This, of course, does not apply its war-won laurels, built only THEYHE FOR IT to those without sufficient sea- 164,000 tons of new ships last On the Shipping Rules changes time. They are not affected at year. there is not the same unanimity all. The purpose of the move The British are making up— of opinion that thei-e is on the was to prod those members who and at a fast clip—for the 2,400 two assessments. However, what have been in this country ten, merchant ships they lost during Soon to come off the presses, bureaucrats that the SIU will opposition has been voiced fifteen or more years and have as World War II. in quantities sufficient to place not stoop to toadying or stooging, has been in the minority. yet taken no steps toward citi­ one in the hands of each SIU but is prepared to fight to main­ One of the changes involves K MODERN GIANT member, is the revised edition tain what has been won by promotions aboard ship, and zenship. Now being finished by the In addition, the Special Serv­ famous John Brown yard on the of "Strikes and Strike Strategy." militant trade union action. should these promotions be pre­ ices Department recommends Clyde is the SS Caronia of the This valuable handbook, which In line with this program, a vented, except in cases of ex-. that aliens who have never made Cunard Line, largest ship being concisely points out the correct revised system of picketboards treme emergency, it would mean legal entry into the country take built anywhere in the world to­ methods of using the strike wea­ and picket registration has been less time on the beach for regis­ steps towards gaining visas, so day. pon, will soon be distributed to drawn up, and will very shortly tered men. Shipboard promotions that they can then take coastwise She's a 715-foot giant, mea­ all Atlantic and Gulf District be in the hands of all Port can, and are, sometimes used to Agents. ships. sures 34,000 gross tons, and is ports. promote dissension in the crew, : The best part of the union's named after a former Caronia This action is being taken All ports are going ahead with and elimination of this type of efforts will be made in gaining which sailed under Cunax'd Line because the Agents, in the plans to set up strike kitchens. favoritism would strengthen the citizenship for those who are colors way back in the colorful rec'ently-concluded Conference, In the 1946 General Strike, the Union internally. eligible. Atlantic passenger trade era be­ came to the conclusion that the kitchens established in each port As far as the fourth item on These men should start pro­ fore the first World War. shipowners and the government were a big factor in the total the referendum is concerned, ceedings by going to the De­ As passenger ships go; the would certainly conspire to force victory which was won by the most of the people who volun­ teered an opinion thought that partment of Immigration and Caronia is no mammoth, but she the SIU to take strike action to Union. ^ Officials of the SIU called upon Wipers and Ordinaries should probably sets the stage for what Naturalization in any port. Durprotect the Hiring Hall and the C /•' the membership to support the dean the crew's quarters, as per /ing proceedings it will be neces­ large liners will be built in the Rotary Shipping system. sary to prove employment which future, and "give-away-minded" By making available this valu­ program wholeheartedly, and to contract, but that the rest of the the Union will furnisH by Congressmen can note that this able pamphlet, the Union servep read the new booklet SfS soon as crew should coc^erate' in every big baby is npt being built by notice on the operators and the it is a' pcffi^e way. notarized statements. /Ifote To Big-H&irted Cougressmen: British ByiU Ships JitJl Fast Rate Hew Book On Strike Strategy Sclieiluled For Early Publication �Page Two THE S EAFARERS • . • SEAFARERS LOG LOG Friday* March 5, 1948 .... # # # (^EWAieWERRS) NOW. (POST-WAf^ Published Weekly by the t-SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District f ' T' .k Affiliated with the American Federatien oi X<abor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 PAUL HALL ------ Secretary-Treasurer Editorial Board J. p. SHULER i'S'.- PAUL HALL JGE ALGINA - Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. George K. Novick, Editor 267 i"-'-d-'\ I'i I It: I ••!/ III ilt? II Thieves Will Fall Out When thieves fall out, there's usually quite a lot of blood spilled, anc} sometimes an innocent bystander gets his head bashed in. That's what is happening right now. The thieves are the communists and their wartime buddies, the bosses and the government bureaucrats. Now that these groups are at each others throats, their war­ time pledges of undying love have been forgotten. And the part of the tjadc union movement which never played footsie with the communists or the bosses or the " Washington red-tape artists is also suffering hammer blows from the hysterical anti-labor forces in this country. It was not so very long ago that Basil Harris, presi­ dent of the United States Lines made a glowing speech in tribute to Ferdinand Smith, secretary of the NMU. It made no difference to him that Smith was and is a member of the communist party. It made no differ­ ence to Harris and the high-ranking brass hat^ of tlie Maritime Commission that practically all of the officials of the NMU were at that time and still are for that matter, members of the communist party, as long as the .Commies played the bosses' game. Other bosses and other government agencies treated communists with the same respect and consideration dur­ ing and after the war, to the detriment of those unions which were not led ©t controlled by -Moscow agents. Whenever a CP union came up against a non-commie outfit, the government leaned over backward to give every break to Stalin's boys. And the bosses followed this same lead. These are the Union-Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, Tell Basil Harris or Admiral Land—or plenty of the as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging •others:—that they are partially responsible for Russia's heavily on' their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by latest rape of Czechoslovakia, and they would probably writing to them. think you are crazy. Yet it's true. M. V. MOBLEY NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL By consorting with known party-liners, these men LEROY CLARKE RUDOLPH SCHMIDT lent an aura of respectability to the communist machine. JOHN E. KENNAIR DENNIS. SAUNDERS LUCIEN MARRERO Yes, even the late President Roosevelt and many mem­ NORMAN A. CAMPBELL E. BOWERS FRANK MARTIN bers of his official family are guilty of having helped to" JOHN SCARA ' HARRY R. LEWIS build up world-wide sentiment for the communists and WAYNE NAPIER OLAF HERMANSON the Soviet Union. WALTER B. ORMAN A. J. STEPHENS We in the SIU got no break from the government. GEORGE D. BRADY WALTER J.'^HANEY MARIANO MALESPIN Everything that the Union gained before, duripg, and A. AMUNDSEN STANISLAUS LeBLANCE after the war was won the hard way. We had tliree LAURENCE A. HOLMES AARON C. McALPIN fppponents—the operators, the government, and the CP JAMES LEA COY PAXTON ERNEST M. LOOPER Isacks. t t 4. JOSEPH DENNIS All that is happening points up once more the cor­ JAMES T. O'DONNELL STATEN ISLAND rectness of the Seafarers' position in refusing to stooge CENTRAL MASON J. H. HOAR C. GREEN for the-government in return for "favors." We had said ANTHONY M. LIPARI J. SLAMAN and t-ime again that we will not make opportunistic ABRAHAM A. SAMPSON P. FRANKMANIS K. WESTERGAARD deals iwith the shipowners or their friends, the bureau­ J. McNEELY WM. H. HACKET crats. We stand for a strong labor movement, free from any type of governmental. control, and free to combat Rotary Shipping system. We will fight all the way and the bosses on an equal plane, without the cards being not accept, any "deals," which in the final analysis would stacked against the working stiff. mean the end of our union. To that end we reiterate a three point program 3. We have and will continue to have a strong and which is the keynote of our philosophy: alert membership and union, w^l aware of the facts, 1. We want and wiJtl fight for a strong merchant which can and will fight unceasingly against any attempts marine manned by American Trade Union seamen, free by the operators, the bureaucrats, or the. communists to from Coast Guard control and government regimentation enslave chr free labor movenaent. of those seamen. It'l a simple program, but even so it has made the 2. We have foyght and are prep.ared to fight anyone Seafarers . Internatiopal Union the strongest and most —at any thne-—for the life of our- Hiring Halls and the militant Ofganization on the waterfront. Ren Now h The Rwm Hospitak II: Hospital Patients When entering the hospital notUy the delegates by post­ card, giving your name and the number of your ward. Staten Island Hospital You can contact your Hos* • pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing times: Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. ° (on 5th and 8th floors.) Thursday — 1:30 to 3:3Q pun. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) A. JENSBY T. McNICHOLAS J. PRATS G. FRESHWATER P. TAURASI - R. STROM D. HERON 4. 4 4 BRIGHTON HOSPITAL W. CAREY J. SCULLY . J. LEE J. THOMAS " -1E. DELLAM AND R. LORD J, GALLANT E. HARRISON W. FEENEY J. MCDONOUGH ; H. FAZAKERLY P. CASALINOUVO --i • R. KING T. BOGUS 4 4 4 BALTIMORE, HOSPITAL A. DURBANCA \ - J: ARCHIS. .J. A. dARROLL E; TRENSTAD P. D. CURTIS L. J. SV'AN C. KING • �: JPriday, Much S> 1948 THE SE A EA R E R S L O G gjCD DAYS OLD Ir Page Three Wildcat Action In Foreign Ports Boomerangs On All Of Membership By JOSEPH VOLPIAN dangerous one. If any crew has is for the interests of his shipSpecial Services Representative a beef in a foreign port, the mates as well as himself, only intelligent thing to do is There is nothing unusual about The road to Hell is paved with bring the ship into the States a man being hospitalized in a By JIMMY PURCELL intentions, somebody once and then press the beef. foreign port. It happens every NEW YORK — Every time I which we paid for out of our said. The truth of that state- In this case, the Union com- day. No soimd reason exists for board a ship as Patrolman to own miserable salaries. The comwas borne out recently, municated with the crew and tying up a ship because a man settle a beef or pay her off un- pany wasn't required to furnish instructed them to bring the has to be left behind. How else should have known better. can he be given adequate medi­ der the fine contracts the Sea- it, vessel in. Its mem­ The two-pot system was in One of our contracted vessels Although we can sympathize cal care? farers has won for its bers, my mind wanders back to its prime then. On a typical was in a foreign port and get- with the men for their loyalty This Union is dedicated tO; the the "good old days" when I menu, the crew would get a ting ready to sail for the States, to their shipmate, a refus^ to protection of the entire membum stew plus whatever scrap- One of the crew had been re- sail the ship would have been bership. The membership can­ fii'st started sailing. When this happens I realize ings were around, while the moved from the ship and placed foolhardy and loaded with harm not tolerate wild-cat attempts to how very fortunate we are to brass had pork chops with all in a local hospital for mental both to the Union and to them­ injure the welfare of all hands. illness. have the Seafarers plus the the trimmings. selves. Moreover, they would whole force of the AFL Maritime Many of the men sailing in His presence aboard ship was have performed an injustice to Trades Department backing us unlicensed jobs were able to regarded as dangerous to his the very man they intended to handle the topside jobs as well shipmates and the Skipper, befriend. in our beefs. When I started sailing... ! or better than the brass boys therefore, ordered the ship to First off, refusal to sail the sail without him, so that proper Well, it's too long a story to themselves. ship from the foreign port, as tell, but I give you a few high­ As a result, if you were able medical treatment could be con- ordered by the Skipper, would to stand a Mate's or Engineer's tinned until the man was well lights. have been a violation of the Take the night lunch question. watch, the officers played ball again. SIU contract. It would have ex­ Of course, there was no night with you. If you refused, you Several crewmembers, who posed our Union to attack and (Contintied from Page 1) lunch in those days unless you worked from bell to bell. If you were from this fellow's home- put us in a defensive position, complained, they threw the town, objected to leaving him bit)Ught your own or were lucky. and Newfoundland are 440 feet hooks into you. behind and told the Skipper a very imdesirable situation—es­ over all, of about 7,500 net tons, Once I was lucky. pecially now when we are try­ As I came off watch one night Overtime was unheard of in they would not sail without him. ing to negotiate wage increases. and with passenger accommoda­ I looked into the icebox and those times. A man who so much They beised their action solely tions including both first and TACT HELPS saw, to my great surprise, a can as thought of overtime as some- on the fact that he was from tourist class. They make the of sardines, an onion and some thing for the future was sus- their hometown, and they shoved Of course, a Skipper who was run from Liverpool to St. John, bread. Quickly recovering from pected of taking the needle. The aside all other factors in the up to date oh sailing regulations Newfoundland in five days. the shock, I made a sandwich. fat shipowners- felt secure—until case. and who had tact, could have Cunard White Star now has the I had just bitten into this the Seafarers came along and This type of action on the part pointed out to the men that his 8,730-ton cargo liner Arabia in of the crew was" a potentially decision to sail without the sick j ^he Canadian service. She, too, tasty morsel when the Cook burst the bubble. came running out of the galley man was acting for the latter's' ^ post-war-built ship and swearing in six languages and benefit. The man would not lose makes 16 knots. two dialects. "Hey," he yelled, any money, since the law pro­ To continue this survey of "That stuff is mine! I put it vides that he is to be paid his English shipbuilding, we can there myself!" For the benefit of the membership the following is a list of wages irntU the end of the voy- mention the 350-foot Ionia for Well, I ate the sandwich, you major SIU contracted companies and their home oflfices. In age, plus maintenance and cure EUerman's Mediterranean servcan be sure. But I had to pay writing for money due or for any other reason, these are the and transportation to the port ice; the 450-foot Lord Glanely, a the Cook for what was really he shipped from. Meanwhile, he very modem vessel which sports correct addresses for such transactions: part of the ship's stores. Worse, woxild be receiving hospital exceptional crews quarters in I had to apologize to shut him ALCOA STEAMSHIP CO., Inc. treatment, something be badly both single and double berth up. The incident didn't affect Pier 45, North River, New York 14, N. Y. needed. cabins. And for those generous my appetite, but it goes to show ILLINOIS ATLANTIC CORP. The Skipper could have stress­ souls who think we ought to 435 North Michigan Ave., Chicago, HI. ed that having the man aboard give away Liberties because their 90 Broad St., New York 4, N. Y. ship placed his shipmates in triple expansion engines make jeopardy, dnd that it was for the them "old-fashioned", it is inter­ AMERICAN LIBERTY STEAMSHIP CORP. 75 West St., New York 6, N. Y. best. interests of all concerned esting to note that the Lord that he remain in the hospital. Glanely, as well as some other JAMES GRIFFITHS & SONS, Inc.* new British ships, use triple ex­ General-Agents, Main Office, Empire Bldg., Seattle 4, Wash. Some Masters fail to achieve pansion steam engines. Atlantic Coast Agents—^American President Lines, Ltd., harmony and understanding 39 Broadway, New York 6, N. Y. aboard their ships because of MORE COMING their lack of knowledge and ar­ THE ARNOLD BERNSTEIN STEAMSHIP CORP. More ships for Cunard are the 17 Battery Place, New York 4, N. Y. rogance. This type inspues no Media, which made its first voy­ confidence in his crew and very BLOOMFIELD STEAMSHIP CO. ^Houston 2, Texas likely this was the situation on age last August, and the Partria, A. H. BULL & CO 115 Broad St., New York the vessel under discussion here. now about ready for sea. They CALMAR STEAMSHIP CORP 25 Broadway, New York 4, N.Y. But the Skipper's failings do are twin-screw ships of some „...90 Broad St., New York, N.Y. not release the crew from its ob­ 13,700 tons gross, carrying 250 just how "goo^" those good old COLABEE STEAlVISmP CO ligations. Had the Skipper acted passengers. Along the same line days were. DECONHIL SHIPPING CO. as far as size is concerned, is the 311 California St., San Francisco 4, Calif. otherwise and taken the man post-war-built FELT TERRIBLE Carinthic, of aboard, and had someone been Shaw, Saville and Albion Co., a Ope wet evening I was look­ EASTERN STEAMSHIP LINES, Inc. harmed as a result, the Skipper 40 Central St., Boston 1, Mass. ing in some lockers aft for some would have Jbeen guilty of neg­ 15,000-ton turbine job capable of AMERICAN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP CO. ' foul-weather gear. To my amaze­ ligence in the performance of 17 knots. 541 South Spring St., Los Angeles 13, Calif. Aside from these ships, which ment, one of the lockers was full his duty. will be British fiag traders, there of canned fruit and vegetables. DELTA LINE—MISSISSIPPI SHIPPING CO. Inc. Hibemia Bank Bldg., New Orleans 9, La. But the point to be stressed is are a number of ships built for Balboa couldn't have been more that such irresponsible actions— surprised when he discovered the MORAN TOWING & TRANSPORTATION CO., Inc. in foreign ports, especially—can foreign fiags. One is the 357-foot 17 Battery Place, New York 4, N. Y. El Malek Foad for the Khedi-vial Pacific ocean. Mail Line, an Egyptian fiag outfit After that, when I came off OVERLAKES STEAMSHIP CO. ......19 Rector St., New York, N. Y. (Newtex SS Co.) owned by British' interests. An­ watch of an evening I always other is the 415-foot Federico "borrowed" a few cans, took PACIFIC TANKERS, Inc. ......233 Sansome St., San Francisco, Calif. ..39 Cortlandt St., New York. 7, N. Y. Schuager, a 9,000-tonner for them to a dark comer and went ROBIN-LINE (Seas Shipping Co., Inc.) Chilean owners . to work oh them. _-„_...39 Broadway, New York 6, N. Y. The pile dwindled rapidly. SEATRAIN LINES, Inc In addition to these vessels, _...60 Beaver St., New York 4, N. Y. /When the Steward realized that SMITH & JOHNSON which have all been built or are his secret hoard was almost WATERMAN STEAMSHIP CORP. building since the war, British Merchants Nat'l Bank Bldg., Mobile 9, Ala. gone, he blew his top. He felt yards have reconditioned manyso bad he made me feel bad, too. SOUTH ATLANTIC STEAMSHIP LINE ships from war service; the 17 Battery Place, New York 4, N. Y. Every once in a while I saw Stratheden, a 23,000-tonner; the him sneak a look at the paunch LOS ANGELES TANKER OPERATORS, Inc. big Athlone Castle, and others. 365 W. 7th St., P.O. Box 830, San Pedro, Calif. I had developed. He knew I All this in no way means we could not have grown it eating MATHIASEN TANKERS (Sag HarbOr Tanker Corp.) be-grudge our English friends Public Ledger Bldg., 7th & Chestnut Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. be nothing more than a slap at their ships, for we have plenty his regular grub, but he never was able" to pin tmything on me. AMERICAN EASTERN SS CORP 50 Trinity PI., New York, N.Y. the Union and the entire mem­ of our own—as long'^as we keep 71Broadway, New York, N.Y. bership. In foreign ports all the crew­ ISTHMIAN STEAMSHIP LINES them. 80 Broad St., New York, N.Y. men stocked up on cheese and CORAL STEAMSHIP CO This does mean, however, that As seamen, we must under­ 21 West St, New York, N.Y. stand that when a man ships out we suggest to Congress, which other things that would keep ATWACOAL CO., Inc — 25 Beaver St., New York, N.Y. he is prepared to hit the beach has already "okayed" the de­ without refrigeration so that we JOHN M. CARRAS, Inc. .....1 Broadway, New York, N.Y. anywhere, if necessary. A sea­ parture of hundreds of war-built could have night lunch at our MESECK TOWING CO. own expense anytime w;e wanted PENINSULA & OCCIDENTAL STEAMSHIP CORP. man is no longer tied to his ships from the American flag,/ 16 East 44th St., New York, N.Y. mother's apron strings. If he be­ tthat it taL:e a look at how forit. In foreign ports we always PONCE STEAMSHIP CO .„..50 Broad St., New York, N.Y. comes ill, as did this man, and ign nations are producing mer sent ashore for fresh bread ST. LAWRENCE NAVIGATION C0.....19 Rector St., New York N.Y. must be hQS|tt^a]ized abroad, it chant ship toxmage. Britkh Addii^ To Their Fleet At Fiat Pme Retroaetive Pay Dkettory • 41 �THE Page Seamen on the beach crowd Baltimore Dispatcher A1 Stansbury's desk while new assignments are called off the bop.Td. Right now shipping is not so good down in Baltimore and the average length of time between ships is about two Tanker crewmen, above, swap experiences encountered on their last trip at a reunion before starting on a new voyage. It may be a long time before they'll meet again, and so they lake advantage of this opportunity. m A game of cards helps to occupy the time while waiting for a ship. When on the beach there isn't much for a man to do in a strange city, so he sits around and wsdts. Sooner or later he csdches a. ship,, and then he's off; again to a foreign vShore. g«Mvv. $ E A E A R E RS E Ct G f^ar, Maxeh & lfttt ; Abo'v;e is ihe plaque presented to the Baltimore Branch by the CIO Shipyard Workers, in gratitude for the help given by the SIU on the Shipmen's picketlines. Here are some of the men who helped the CIO Shipyard Workers win their strike against the Bethlehem Steel Company. Lefl-'to "right,-they are, Ted Thompson, Cook; Joe Condon, AB; Jack Dows, AB; George Rose, Steward; Bob Roberts, FWT; and Joe Gill, Bosun. On the plaque are engraved the foUdwing words: "This plaque presented to the SIU and the SUP as a token of high esteem and gratefulness »for the unstinted aid given the- lUMSWACIO in lheir l44.-day. .strike .ega^t the BeSilehem Steel Corp. in the port of Baltimore. The strike began June 26, 1947 and ended November 16, 1947." During practically the entire period, white-capped Seafarers were present on the picketlines, not only in Baltimore, but wherever else the CIO Shipyard Workers Were on strike and an SIU Hall was nearby. It was this type of cooperation which earned the SIU' a rousing ovation at the last CIO Convention in Boston. The coke ntachine and the skill games get a big play in the Baltimore Hall. Besides coke, other machines dispense cigarettes, candy, and cake. All the profits go toward the Hospital Fund of the port. In other ports ^e-«ani» system is followed, and has proved to be quite a conveni­ ence to the. men. When this picture was taken in Baltimore, a blinding snowstorm raged outside, and so the men were very contcob to slay indo>rs and buy soft drinks and cake from the varjftiw a» wwother end of the Hall there are more machines so there is . little chance of running out of supplies, even dwdng a busy ^y. . �rHday, Mu«k 5, .imk THE SEAFARERS LO« ', ..l'.. 'i--. i» i' > .I..I . I • ' Page FiW ill • And Stay Near Dispatcher's Desk By WALTER SIEKMANN BOSTON — Shipping in this port was good this past week. In fact, not enough men were around the Hall and some ships had to leave shorthanded. Since ships come into this port, and sign on men, then leave on short notice, the membership is advised to stick by the Dispatch­ er's desk. Keep your gear handy so that you will be ready to leave right away, if you have to. Don't depend on reading the shipping -news; you might nrtss out .on jobs called for in a hurry. We shipped the majority of the crews on the Knox Victory, Belgium Victory . and Andrew Jackson, all of .which signed on here*last week shortly after their payoffs. This is the reason for the advice to stand by with your gear and be ready to go at any time. Do Not Forget San Francisco Shipping Slows But Jobs Are Still Available The 1946 General Strike may be long gone but what Some Cities Service tankers, happened in Tampa when the By BLACKIE CARDULLO on which the Union organizers ships chandlers there, with are concentrating, called at this SAN FRANCISCO — Shipping quite a few ships, including two ' the aid of the police crashed port. We watched the finfc halls our picketlines has not been ' has "kind of slowed down" out payoff,?. This week we go back that opyerate in this port but ho here, but men can still get jobs again to cover the SS Hathorn,' fotgotten. ' replacements' were sait "to tank­ since there are some payoffs. I Waterman, due in from an eight' When our ship hits that Ships paying off in this port ers. port; bypass the chandlers. thought that after^the East Coast month run. It sure keeps one -1'fl snowstorms a lot of the bdys man busy hopping up and down ' last week were the Brazil Vic-, Discussion on the program and Do not^ allow them aboard would be coming out to sample the coast trying to make all of • tory, Mississippi, and the An­ proposals made at the annual your ship. If it is necessary the California sunshine, but even the ships. drew Jackson, Belgium Victory Agents Conference occupied the to buy mUk or bread, get in with my weather eye peeled, I and Knox Victory of the Water­ greater part of the last member­ touch with a dairy or One tough payoff last week haven't seen too many. man outfit. Several Isthmian arid ship meeting here. The member­ bakery. was the SS Kelso Victory, Isth­ West Coast ships came in in ship approved the Conference's Oldtimers like Jimmy DeVito mian. There' was quite a bit of These^ finks think time transit. recommendations for $10 strike and Pete De Pietro passed trouble on the ship between Li­ heals everything. Show them and building fund assessments to through, and it sure was a good censed and unlicensed members • the SIU does not forget its SWITCHED STYLE strengthen and expand our Un­ sight to see them again. enemies. Pass the word to of the .crew. The Knox Victory caiTied a ion. other ships. We have been down to Wil­ DON'T PUSH First Assistant who thought he mington lately and have covered ANTI-LABOR LAW was a tough guy—at least up Union men won't stand for be­ Right at this moment the bur­ until the time the ship left here ing pushed around. At the same , last week. After the Patrolman eaucrats in the State House here time, I'd like to sound a warning boarded the vessel and laid for our own members: To be a , down the law to him, the selfgood Union man a fellow doesn't AtL IN / styled tough guy shed his wolf's FAVOR.../ have to get gassed up, blow his clothing and left here as meek top, and challenge evei-ybody on By HERBERT JANSEN as a lamb. board to a fight. CHICAGO—Shipping has start­ is docked at the Navy Pier in We paid off the SS Henryed up again in Chicago with the Chicago. Ward Beecher, Waterman, in sandboats calling for part of Several of our members ap­ Port Huenemene. This was a ' their crews. So it won't be long plied for jobs on her, but when clean ship and a good crew, ex­ now before the smokestacks will the company found out they were cept for one character who got- ,11 be painted up, and heralding the SIU members, there were no jobs a snootful at the beginning of start of a new sailing year on available. Instead, men from the the trip and stayed gassed up all the Great Lakes. local LCA Hall have been hired. the time. Quite a few of the Brothers In fact, one of these men is the He mad-e a jerk out of him­ are staiting to show their faces Dispatcher for the LCA Hall, in Massachusetts are drawing up around the Hall due, we imagine, who works his regular office self by bragging about what an By LLOYD GARDNER oldiimer he was, how much he a bill that would be far more PHILADELPHIA — The prob­ injurious to organized labor than to the spring-like weather which shift, and then turns to at night knew, and how the rest of the we ha\'e been enjoying for the as shipkeeper. lem of obtaining a new Hall in the Taft-Hartley law. crewmembers were just a bunch The Greater Buffalo is no past few days in, Chicago. this town still plagues us. We of punks. The action of the membership In fact, several of the Brothers longer owned by D&C, but has were sure we had one last week, After reading over the Agentsat the Bostqn meeting .is particu­ have been talking about getting been sold by the Navy to a pri­ but the deal fell through when Conference minutes and recom­ we found some well-concealed larly timely. It is a good thing their bathing suits out of moth vate company. However, due to mendations, we out here are the fact that there are some le­ but very serious flaws in the for us to be alert because of the balls and hitting the shores of unanimous in our opinion that. gal entanglements regarding her building. Repairs would have uncertain future facing all or­ Lake Michigan. it was a sound and constructive, ti-ansfer, she is still being kept cost far too much money to ganized workers, seamen espe­ The 1948 contract negotiations meeting, and we look forward to at the Navy Pier. cially. justify our buying it. have been opened with the sand" Conditions such as we have a very progressive and smoothly* Owriing our own Halls would boat operators, and some head­ However, we're still looking, outlined above can never- exist in operating Union for the rest oF have many important advan­ way was made at the first two . and we won't give up until we the SIU Great Lakes District. In the year. tages. One of the most important meetings in Cleveland. The next " • find what we want. the SIU, we have Union con­ We are also of the opinion that is the security we would have riieetirig is scheduled for this The membership has joined in in the event of a beef. We would week (March 3), and we expect tracts providing job seniority when the four propositions on the search with heart and soul. not have to worry about local to get down to the real meat of and job security. We also have the Referendum Ballot are ap-, the Rotary Shipping list which Whenever one of our men sees landlords putting us out of the the contract" this time. means that there are no favor­ proved, we will be all prepared a "For Rent" sign, he comes Halls. Negotiations . have also been ites when it comes to shipping. for any battle that might come tearing up to the Hall to inform opened with the operators of the First come, first served. The $10 strike assessment is an our w-ay. us that he has just the place. So investment in our own individ­ SS Milwaukee Clipper. Of course, then we go down, look around, ual security. It would enable us a shipboard meeting was held and- sadly come to the conclu­ 'Sto successfully fight any attempts with the Clipper crewmembers sion that it won't do. on the part of any shipowner to last week in order that we could But with everyone so inter­ slash our wages and conditions, discuss constructive changes and ested, it shouldn't be too long reduce the number of oui- jobs demands for the proposed con­ before we can repoi-f from a new tract.or wi-eck our Union. address. SAN JUAN — Shipping is and w-orking conditions for long­ CLIPPER DEMANDS " Shipping has been pretty poor pretty slow here and any job shoremen down there. Some, of the topics which were Mtr this week, but looks like it will that is called is snapped up fast. Bull's new C-2, the SS Suz­ brought up and thrashed out at If*,;.' pick up. Two payoffs are in anne, ai-rived at long last. She's In fact, some of the boys are this meeting were as follows: 40From now all new crewsight, and that won't hurt busi­ here on her maiden voyage. hour week principle of paying flying home rather than wait un­ memiben shipping to ships ness in the City of Brotherly Other Bulls in port are the Kathwages with overtime for the bal­ til their cards are old enough to in eastern Canada on SIULove. ryn, the Carolyn, the Marina ance of the week; overtime pay­ contraeted vessels must be ship. The sugar season just and the Angelina. They say the The membership here has cleared and shipped thrisugh ment for all recognized holidays; hasn't arrived yet. last named is carrying dynamite. shown great interest in the Ag­ new working rules; changing the Boston Hall. ents Conference report, and the However, they will start load­ Other ships include the Morn- \ oveb from Lake watches to salt There will be no deviation reports of the various commit­ ing sugar down at Arroyo on ing Light, a Waterman C-2, and_ water watches; and among the from this ruling which goes tees. All members, everywhere, the Jane O of Gulf Canal Lines. the southeast corner of the is­ several otlier subjects discussed into effect at once. Under should study these reports care­ Pope & Talbot's SS Ferdinand land the second week in Mai'ch, was the need for all Milwaukee no circumstances should a fully. Hassler finally left. She's on a for the fii-st time in six yeai's. Clipper crewmembers donating crew allow a man to come six-month inter-coastal schedule! That will give the SIU sugar In the opinion of most of the to the upkeep of the SEAFAR­ aboard in an eastern Cana­ Waterman's Wild Ranger is ex-, boats another port of call near men here, the four propositions ERS LOG. dian port unless the Boston pected next week. Ponce, and there are rumors on the Referendum Ballot are Rumors have reached us that Hall has cleared him. Ikr^ very important, and will really the former SS Greater Buffalo, that there will be more .ships on This ruling is in accord The boj's read Joe Algina's" mean a great deal to the Union with the Headquarters Re­ which used to operate for the the run. weather report. However, the when passed. The SIU member­ port of February 11, which D&C on the Detroit-Buffalo run E. G. Marino, president of the ones who like it here say it will ship has always acted with combefore the government converted Puerto Rico District of the ILA, take more than that to get them was concurred in by the monsense and firmness on pro­ membership and reaffirmed her into a training airtfraft car­ and another official just came off this beach even if the wea-vl' posals submitted for the benefit by the Agents Conference. rier, has been hiring non-union back from Arroyo where they ther is getting better around; of the Union. men for standby work while she have been settling wage scales New York. .Iff Sbipping Resumes In Chicago; Sandboat Negotiations Opened Philly Looking High And Low For New Hail Puerto Rico is Still Waiting For Sugar Run To Get Going ^ Notice To Crews :il m �Pa^ Six ' THE SE A FARERS LO G Seafarers Great Lakes District Needs Veiunteer Organizers To Compiete Drive Ftidar, Much 5. 1948 New Orleans Exports in 1947 Reached Record High Point NEW ORLEANS — Export Despite the fact that it is gains won by the SlU, all LCA necessary to have shoreside or­ ships and those sailing these [ shipments through this port, the DETROIT—With fitting out al­ ganizers at certain key points ships, have benefited. nation's third largest, totaled ready started on some Lakes ves­ throughout the Lakes, the most However, in order to com­ $923,000,000 in value in 1947, the sels and scheduled to begin on important organizing job will be pletely protect Great Lakes sea­ U. S. Department of Commerce others between March 15 and done by the volunteer shipboard men from the vicious attacks of disclosed after a survey. The April 1, it is now very important organizers. the LCA, we must secure the figure set a new record for New that we think of the organiza­ After • all, the average bulk Vast majority of unorganized Orleans. tional problems which lie be­ freighter on the Lakes is seldom Lakes fleets. fore us in the 1948 season. To show the .difference be­ The very existence and secur­ in port more than four or five tween shipping now and ship­ First, of course, we must see hours, and it is quite difficult ity of all Lakes seamen is being ping in the old days, the De­ to it that all available members for shoreside organizers to con­ threatened by the LCA today. partment pointed out that the of the SlU Great Lakes District tact the entire crew during this Representatively of the LCA are ^ue of exports from here last sail on unorganized ships which short space of time. traveling into many states sev­ year equaled the five-year total are now under organizational Shipboard organizers on the eral hundred miles or so away shipped in the 1935-39 period. concentration. other hand work, eat, play from the Lakes area seeking re­ Vegetable, food and beverage In line with this need and around, and sleep with the crew- cruits to replace experienced C. C. (Ropeyarn Charlie) shipments to foreign nations with the mandate of the Great members, and have plenty of Lakes seamen. .Rappold, now 74, who sailed Lakes membership, letters have time to sell them on the need Why has the LCA instituted sdl during the war, has been comprised about 28 percent of all been sent to all SUP and Atlan­ for organizing under the banner such a recruiting program? This a seaman £or 60 years and he shipments from New Orleans tic and Gulf ports telling them of the SlU Great Lakes District. outfit realizes only too well that hope* to make another trip docks during the year. Mach­ that we need the services of all SlU volunteer shipboard or­ this summer as Bosun or AB. inery and vehicles covered about Great Lakes District members ganizers can take the time to V I'MAUMlOfJi Charlie was bom in Holland 19 percent and cotton along with break out SlU contracts, and I'MAUMIO/O on the Great Lakes. but came to America when he other textile fibers covered an­ I'M AUNlOAl, • Elections are scheduled to be show the unorganized Lakes sea­ was 22. When he went up for other 18 percent. ETC. held in the thirteen ship Harma men how much more SlU mem­ Other materials looming large his AB in Philadelphia a long fleet and the two ship Schneider bers are securing. time ago, Andrew Furuseth in New Orleans shipments in­ fleet shortly after the resun^- In addition SlU contracts re­ himself was there to see cluded metals and metal prod­ tion of regular sailing. In addi­ veal how the members are pro­ that things went well. He has ucts, naval stores, tobacco, rub­ tion to these two fleets, we have tected by job security, job sen­ been living at Snug Harbor for ber products, wood, paper and a fairly strong representation of iority, and ideal working and chemicals. the last year. pro-SlU crewmembers in several living conditions. Aboard ship it is possible to other fleets. Great Lakes District .members hold informal meetings in your il"'•• who have returned from the quarters and thoroughly discuss coast are needed to man these the benefits of SlU democratic fleets, in addition to SlU-con- unionization to the unorganized the experienced Lakes seamen By WILLIAM (Curly) RENTZ tracl^ vessels. Every SlU mem­ Lakes seamen. It is also possible are aware of the need for or­ ber should act as a volunteer to show these men the various ganization, and want the SlU BALTIMORE — Shipping slip­ something the membership ought organizer, and actively assist in bulletins which are put out from Great Lakes District as their ped badly in this port last week. to know. Some Weeks it has the 1948 Organizational Cam­ time to time, and fully explain union. We had only four payoffs com­ been better than in some other their meaning. paign. LCA operators want no pai't pared to the seven or eight we've port and has looked good by DONT GRIPE of the SlU Great Lakes District been having a week, and we comparison. That's where the, SHIP UNORGANIZED Probably, a number of mem­ because they know an SlU con­ signed on only five, two of the bum theory came from, we sup-, A minimum of at least two bers will "begin to squawk and tract forces them to pay higher latter being Alcoa, two Isthmian, pose. SlU volunteer organizers is need­ gripe about shipping on unor­ wages, and provides better work­ and one Waterman. It's this condition that makes" ed aboard every unorganized ship ganized ships. In fact, we have ing and living conditions. On the bright side we can it necessary for the membership under concentration. We say a had two or three individuals That's why the LCA is willing say that all the payoffs were to back the decisions of the minimum of two, but we would drop in and see us, and ask to go to any lengths to > replace ' good ones. Whht beefs there Agents Conference. The strike like to have at least four mem­ us "Why should I ship on an the entire experienced working were, even those on the two fund and the building fund will bers on each one of these ships. unorganized ship, and pay dues force of the Great Lakes with • Isthmians we paid off, were give the Union the solid strength . That way, we would have into the SlU Great Lakes Dis­ green men, in order to prevent settled aboard ship to every­ it needs. We must have . that . contact men aboard each vessel, trict?" poNt^er to hold our gains in the . unionization of the Great Lakes. body's satisfaction. and be able to distribute copies Other members have stated, That's why it is vitally impor­ ! There are too many men who long pull , coming. of the LOG and organizational "When I pay dues into a union, tant at this time that all possible have come to the Baltimore Everybody in Baltimore is be- ' material to the unorganized I expect to secure benefits and SlU Great Lakes District mem­ beach on the theory that ship­ hind the tanker drive. The per-. Lake seamen. advantages from those dues.- bers sail on the unorganized ping here is first rate. It isn't. mits on those tankers are doing i Why not make someone else Lakes ships, and bring our mes­ ' In fact, shipping hasn't been a bang-up job, and will be good . . " • take a job on the unorganized sage to these unorganized men. very good all winter. That is Union men in the future. ships? I am perfectly satisfied to ride the gravy train on an SlUMEREDITH VICTORY CREW AT REST contract ship." We know it's nice to be able MEMPHIS,, Tenn. — In a good to sail on an SlU-contracted and practical display of labor ship, and enjoy the best possible solidarity, members of Typo­ i wages, hours, overtime, work­ graphical Union Local 16, AFL, ing and living conditions. How­ now on strike against Chicago's ever, it is the duty and respon­ newspapers, donated $351.26 to sibility of every SlU Great Lakes! the 1,100 farm workers, members District member to sail on at I of the National Farm Labor least one unorganized ship un­ -Union, also AFL, who are on til that ship has been voted and liiii •Mig; •" strike against the Di Giorgio won by the SlU Great Lakes Farms Corporation near Bakers- District. field, California. Neither the SlU Great Lakes H. L. Mitchell, president of the District nor the International fe.Farm Workers, writing from has the kind of money which union headquarters here, thanked would be necessary to organize the type-setters, and added: the Great Lakes solely by shore.."'J "We note that the Chicago side organizers. Tsrpographical Union is nearly Not only,would it be a much 100 years old, whereas the Kern more costly job to use shoreCounty Farm Labor Union Local side organizers only, but it would iiiii is less than one year old. Your take a much longer time than ^members are spearheading the utilizing the resouree,? of our struggle to save the gains of entire membership. 100 years of the best in Amer­ Just as long as large Great ;iiP; ican trade unionism, while our Lakes fleets like Pittsburgh, members on the 19%-mile picket Pickands-Mather, Hutchinson, Co­ line in California are seeking to lumbia, Poland, Cornelius, Han-: , bring some of» the benefits of na and Wilson, as well as others, xinions to the last large group of remain unorganized, it will be unorganized workers in Amer­ that much more difficult for the ica." SlU to secure better wages and Some crewmembers of Isthmian's SS Meredith Victory take time out for a picture. Among The Farm Workers' strike conditions for the thirty fleets the hands pictured above are Victor J. Clifford, Ch. Electrician; M. R. Balvador, Ch. Steward; against Di Giorgio is five months now under contract to the SlU W. P. Rinehart, Wiper; M. N. Dishman. MM; J. R. McPherson, AB; T. Shanahan, Crew Mess; old. Recently a group of Cali- Great Lakes District. D. J. McCarthy, Utility; J. A. McArthur, OS; Earl G. Griffin, BR; Antonio Savant, FWT; Dom. fbmia unions sent the strikers a Certainly, we have made many inador Isorda, Ch. Coo; Marlin C. Smith, AB; G. Godose, Purser, Jimmy Niacares, MM; Robert •500-car caravan ' of food and gains for SIU members in the Wheeler, AB; and P. Podolsky. Great Lakes. As a result of these clothing. By RUSSELL SMITH Baltimore Shipping Has Reiapse Striking Printers Aid Striking Farmers :ai �I«ueh 5; IjSifx Alien Seamen Still Getting Runaround S^EAE-viRER S LaC WAITiNG FOR A (ICE) BREAK Pfltge-Sevett"^ New York On Shipping Upgrade,Robin Doncaster Returns To SiU By JOE ALGINA NEW YORK ^ Back with the SIU after a six year absence is Robin Line's Robin Doncaster. She was a good ship when she went off to war in 1942 but now, following her conversion, she is the ultimate in class and com­ fort. There hasn't been a ship like her in American maritime his­ tory. One look at her and a seaman's dream of comfort and ease is realized. Each foc'sle has been fixed up to the greatest degree possible. Innerspring mattresses of the best quality, individual toilet facilities for every crewman and all the little provisions that go to make life comfortable have been included. Nothing could be better, and we hope -to have her with us for a long time to come. She had an interesting wartime record. In 1942 she was turned over to the English. They used her for two trips and then her for two trips and thenum . Navy. "That was short—she was turned the ship over to the U. S. soon handed to the Army which used her until the end of the war. By W. PAUL GONSORCHIK NEW YORK — Shipping has improved a little for most of cur members but there still remains the problem of alien seamen. Quite a few of our alien Bro­ thers are trying their damnedest to get their citizenship papers, but Congress diddle-dadlles with" the bill to make all the aliens who served the country during Th® SS Michiiel Gallagher. Midland Steamship Company, the war citizens. Those were the days when we lied up at her winter berth, patiently awaiting the break-up needed men to sail the ships. of the ice-bound Bbffalo River, which appears in the foreground. Take 1942. That was when four ships out of 36 might reach their WELCOME MAT destination. The aliens were good sailors. Now she is back with Robin • Those of you who sailed in the ready to make her first postwar By ALEX MtLEAK shipkeeper on the SS J. H. letter, please follow these in­ run to South Africa. Patrolman war years know how you were Brown for the past twenty-five structions: treated by certain government Goft'in, who handled her last SIU BUFFALO — Everyone in this (1) You must have passed your payoff in 1942, welcomed her officials. Things were rosy for port is looking forward to an years, was drowned when going the comtnies and, by the evi­ early Spring with a consequent aboard his ship at the D&C dock. eighteenth birthday. back to the fold when he dence, the commies are istill get­ early opening of the 1948 sailing All members in the Marine (2) Bring along proof of same handled her sign-on this week. ting plenty of cream. But the season. Thick Lake Erie ice in Hospital are coming along fine, in the form of birth certificate or Around this busy port, which promises made to seamen are this vicinity has already begun to and this includes Brothers Thom­ baptismal certificate, Ai-my or Winter doesn't want to leave, shoved to the back of the shelf. crack and is in a veiy dangerous as Fegan, Ryan Sharkey (frac­ Navy discharges (the first two shipping continues on the up­ tures), Howard Rose, and John preferred). So the aliens have a problem. condition. Ice fishermen grade. Permitmen, who up to have They are up against government been warned to stay off the ice McCauley (medical). Members (3) Pictures can be secured at now have had difficulty in get­ at the Hall wish a speedy recov­ the poi't'of arrival. rules and must, of course, abide by the Coast Guard, ting ships, are finding it quite ery to_ all, including Brothers by the SlU's own rules too. However, in all fairness to jmu easy to get out. The first robin to arrive here John Rothery in the Marine Hos­ and the port officials of what­ My advice to the alien seamen There is no shipping stampede is simple: Be patient. Don't try was in the person of Brother pital at Ellis Island, and Fred ever port you may visit, don't hit taking place here, men are avail­ to give the Dispatcher a hard Howard Flack, better 'known to Petrie at Baltimore Marine Hos­ these I ports on ^ weekends as it able for all jobs, but the tempo timfe. SIU officials are going all his shipmates as Texas. Tex pital. will lake the first two days of is -such that the wait between To all those young men who your , time to secure your sea­ ships has been cut materially. out to help you, but a Dispatcher have written to me in regard to men's papers. Be sure to carry _In the clean payoff column must send men to jobs in accord­ sailing on the Great Lakes, if enough money with you to last this..-week, • we had the M^den , ance with the rules, and the rules you did' not receive a personal for at least a week or longer. include federal shipping laws. "Victoi-j',- Yaka and DeSoto, all . If the board says ^'citizens" Waterman. The Yaka is gaining that's how it is. The Dispatcher the distinction of being the beefcan't change it. less ship of the SIU. Never, as. GET VOUCHER long as I can remember, have we WASHINGTON — The Mari- barred by the new measure. Another thing—and this is to had a-beef of any consequence. time Commission will be in the In the recent past, the Com­ She is a sweet one for the all members: When you have shipping business for at least mission has sold • more than a Patrolmen. worked aboard a ship for several another year as the result of a thousand ships to foreign ope­ Speaking of Patrolmen, it is hours after joining her and de­ bill passed in Congress last week rators despite the protests of worth mentioning- that payoffs cide to quit, be sure that you get and signed by President Truman U.S. maritime labor. The agency aren't confined to the daytime your pay voucher from the Mas­ in Key West; However, the agen­ never has chartered ships to hours. The number of late ter before leaving. If you don't get the voucher, sojourned in that fair state for cy's more objectionable powers foreign owners. evening payoffs becoming more the eompany will send you back the last couple of months, and is were somewhat curtailed despite The President objected to the and more frequent. to the ship for it. If that hap­ eagerly awaiting the opportunity the President's protests. clause forbidding foreign trans­ The other night a Patrolman pens, don't come to the Agent tp grab his first ship: The act of Congress authorizes fers, saying that he did so for paid off a ship at midnight and OP the Patrolmen and raise hell. didn't get away until 3:30 AM. Brother James Martin who was the Commission to continue to "a number of reasons." You have to have the voucher organizing in the poit of Cleve­ sell and charter ships until The onlj' reason he gave was We're thinking of equipping the to get your pay. You don't have land during the 1947 season, March 1, 1949, but to domestic that the new law would bar Patrolmen with seeing-eye dogs a • beef. You are dead in the dropped into the Hall from his owners only. Sales and charters charters to^Philippine owners for —those ships are hard to find on wrong. Do it right the first time home in Binghampton, New to foreign owners are specifically inter-island runs. a dark night. and you won't' have any diffi­ York. culty. .;4 However, on looking the har­ Personally, I think that the members should educate them­ bor over and seeing the ice con­ selves on the Shipping Rules and ditions, he decided to pull a By EINAR NORDAAS won by the unions without shar­ Superior. Some optimists guess the company contracts. Practical­ ground hog act, and go back ing in any of the responsibilities that it will be as early as March home to sleep for a few addi­ ly nobody seems to know what's DULUTH — Reports have and activities which won those 25 while others guess some time tional weeks. what. Especially is this true reached us that the U. S. Immi­ gains. in April. However, you can make among permitmen. A permitman All ships which have been gration Service will shortly start These individuals, and usually your own guess about this, and has no more excuse than -any­ storing winter grain are now un­ to issue a passport identification body else for not knowing the loaded, and the shipyard crews card for all Great Lakes seamen. there are only a few, balk at old man Winter will have the Shipping Rules. are busy on repairs. Afterend This will help seamen consid­ paying any money into the last say about it. So how about a little more crews of the Cleveland-Cliffs erably when they arrive from a union, but expect to receive all In any event no matter what study and a little less woe—^woe ships are expected to go aboard Canadian port at a place where of the benefits. time the first ship arrives in this On Monday. February 23, a area, we are hoping to see an that should not be a Union con­ their vessels in this and other there are no immigration offi­ cern.at aU. Our rules and con­ ports beginning on March 1. cers. . By having this passport labor platfoi-m was adopted by SIU crew on it, and- everyone ' tracts cover practically every The remainder of the bulk identification card, the seamen the Central Trades political unit after, that. beef imtaginable. If you know freighter lines are not expected will be able to go ashore at once in its Labor Temple meeting. A Of course, this is probably ex­ them, your officials will have to start work until some time be­ Without waiting for the inspector day later, February 24, the pecting a little too much this Duluth area Port Council of the early in the season, but if our more opportunity for Union busi­ tween March 15 and April. to arrive. AFL Maritime Trades Depart­ organizational drive picks up the ness and you will have a better In order to secure these new FINAL DISPATCH ment held its meeting in the .same momentum it did last year time aboard ship. cards, it will be necessary for Superior Labor Temple. before the passage of the Taft" During the past few days, two men to produce birth certificate Port Council meetings will be Hartley Act, the SIU Great Lakes Brother - members and one well or. naturalization papers as well held regularly on the third Tues­ District can expect to win sev­ known oldtimer passed away in as two photos of themselves. day of each month, rotating be­ eral new fleets. this port. Brother Mike C. It is not in any way compul­ tween the different ports in this Seafarers entering the New McGlone, a Fireman, for many sory, and will be beneficial to area. Hereafter, copies of the By the way,'whenever an SIUOrleans Marine Hospital are seasons, passed away, as did those alien seamen who are Duluth arek Port Council minutes contracted ship comes into this requested to get in touch Brother Thomas Dapo, a Porter legally in this rcountry, too. will be sent to all other affiliated port. Departmental Delegates are with Leroy Clarke of Ward on the Ingalls for ^e past two DULUTH EVENTS Councils.now functioning in the urged to call the Hall. 4-F. Bed 27. Brother Clarke seasons. Both • were in good Remember, we have a job to Last week, fourteen Duluth Great Lakes District. is the contact man who will standing, and will be buried by do, and the only way we can do plants showed What they think rnake^ arrangements for keep­ the -Union. FIRST SHIP? this job is through your whole­ of "free riders" by voting over­ ing in touch with the Un­ hearted cooperation. Don't for­ As usual, all kinds of guesses whelmingly for union shops. Old-timer Joseph Devore, who ion and collecting hospital get to call the Hall when you ar­ being made as to when the first es seameh "Free ridets" are those who was known to all Lai benefits. as Pinochle Joe and who Was like to secure all the benefits ship will arrive in Duluth or rive in the Duluffi area! LakeN Ice Cracking; Season To Start Soon Mt Barred From Selling Abroad New Immigration Service On Great Lakes N.O. HospM �IPpige tStlht TB E S E AF ARERS LO G Friday. March 5. 1848 SHIPS' MIMUTES AMD MEWS Steward's Sick-Bed Vigil Speeds Brother's Recovery WITH THE CANTON VICTORY IN SAN PEDRO Seafarer Henry Weaver is still a crewmember of the Seatrain Havana, and a healthy and happy one solely be­ cause of the Chief Steward's skill and diligence in an illness that might have cost?Weaver his life. When Weaver was stricken with fever and pains in his chest, it was Steward Fred Shaia who nursed him through the cri­ tical hours of his illness. When the Havana was but four hours out of Texas City, on Feb- charges that the U.S. Army iW 14, Weaver reported ill gtate Department are going wito a fever of 104 degrees and ^ut of their way to give U.S. pains in his back. Two hours ^ ^ard time in German la^ his pulse was a very rapid continue to pile up. Latest 120 and he began spitting blood, gju member to report the situThe Skipper contacted the Ma­ ation is Melvin Brown who ser­ rine Hospital in New Orleans by ved four months of a six-month radio and was advised that peni­ military sentence for speaking cillin be administered at once. up for his rights to the Ameri­ can consul. NOT A UNIT The medicine chest was with­ Brown lost his passport in out the drug, but Shaia had Bremen. Learning that it had 200,000 units of his own and was been found and turned over to experienced in its mixing and the consulate, Brown went to After the Waterman vessel was safely beithed in the West Coast port. Black Gang men see the consul to get it. What administration. gathered around in Engine Depairtment for photo by Ship's Photographer. Front row (by table), Shaia brought out his supply was more natural? left to right: Troy Smith, Oiler, and A. Hubeny. FWT. Second row: J. B. Brown, Wiper: Pete and began treatment. For the When he went into the con­ Solberg, FWT, and L. Brevik, Wiper. Rear row: J. Yapling, 3rd Assistant; T. Logan, Oiler and next 50 hours he was in con­ sul's office to ask for the pass­ stant attendance checking Weav­ port he received rough treatment Engine Department Delegate: Joe Phillips, FWT, and E. Duser, Jr. 3rd Assistant. er's respiration, temperature and from the start. "Get your god­ Photo submitted by Thomas Logan. pulse. Every three hours he ad­ damned hands off my desk," ministered 25,000 units of peni- he quotes the consul as saying. Naturally Brown took excepThrough the mght, the next ^ t^is remark and hot day and until 3 A.]\L on toe ^^^ds followed, but nothing mommg of February 16 he did ^o^e. All Brown wanted was his not depart from Weavers side, (passport. At that time the fever broke and the crisis passed. By late in What he got was six months. With the exception of toe avia­ sinks in toe form of a bitterly "waves" or "low pressure cen­ the morning his pulse and tem­ The MP's grabbed him and he tor,, there is nobody more at the cold cap over each pole. How­ ters" on the front. was hustled through a militsuy mercy of the weather than the ever, since more air is being Weather forecasting, which is perature were normal. warmed at the equator to pile up a complex combination of sci­ In a letter to toe company, court and was in the stockade seaman. Captain King praised Brother before he knew what was going True, the farmer can be the over the poles in its turn, the ence, art, savvy and luck, con­ victim or toe fair-haired boy of poles become overloaded. Some sists largely of trying to predict Shaia for his sterling job when on. toe weather, and so can your of toe cold air breaks out. That's the movement of these waves, he wrote: "... I am sure that COLD WATER grandfather" when he wants to where the story of storms begins. many of which originate or in­ Weaver had an attack of pneu­ take the family on a picnic Let's stay in toe northern tensify over the North Atlantic monia and would have been in After four months in two dif­ However it is the farmer's crops, hemisphere, although the process and the Great Lakes. ferent stockades. Brown was refor a long and dangerous illness except for Steward Shaia's leased on good behavior. But not the farmer himself, that is is essentially toe same whether After such a storm has passed those months were rough ones. affected, and your grandfather we are north or south of the comes the cold dry air. Eventu­ skill in nursing." When the Havana arrived in There were about 20 seamen can always stay home if it rains. equatorial line. ally the cold air, borne by the New York a few days later in Army prison camps in Ger­ But the seaman and the air­ "trade winds" and getting BATTLE FRONT Weaver was up and about though many when Brown was there, man live and work, and too often A huge mass of cold air cover­ warmer with every mile, reaches still a little weak for his ex­ all of them held on flimsy die in the weather. Moreover, the equator again, and then toe perience. After a check-up at charges. Reveille was at 5:00 there is not much they can do ing thousands of square miles process starts all over. Anybody the Marine Hospital he was a.m., and the men were lucky to about the weather once they are who has been on the North At­ okayed to return to the ship. get to bed by 11 -o'clock at in it. lantic this winter knows that Accordingly, airmen and sea­ Another ship or another crew j night after spending much of toe there has been a steady progres­ men develop an acute weather and the story might have had a day in military drill. They had sion of toe big storms. The win­ different ending. no money, no cigarettes and no sense. They know the signs of ter record of marine disasters good weather and bad as well help from anyone. and near-disasters confirms it. Tropical storms, the hurricanes At one period Brown spent 12 they know their home towns. of the Atlantic and the typhoons days in solitary confinement on HEAT ENGINE bread and water because he But what is this weather? of the Pacific, are something else stood up for a fellow seaman, Where does it come from—and again. Many weathermen be­ an NMU member, who was be­ why? lieves that tljey start as waves on what they call the "equatorial If you don't get the LOG when ing given an especially tough To begin with, the earth whirls your ship touches Manila, it's not going over. front." in space under a vast envelope lEd. Note: Subsequent articles toe fault of Ludovico Agulto, toe There was no joke about the called the atmosphere, the air, LOG'S "Manila Watch." Agulto bread and water, particularly toe which is a mixture of many breaks away from the North will cover other aspects of the reports that Philippine authori­ water. Just to make sure he gases. Because of toe sun, the Pole and slides south. As it weather. Members are urged to ties, fearful of smuggling, have knew he was being punished, shape of toe earth, the spinning moves, its leading edge or write in about the weather they so curtailed harbor activities Brown says the authorities pour­ of toe earth on its axis and sev­ front" pushes under the have seen on the world's oceans.) that sometimes he cannot get ed cold water over him every eral other factors including the warmer, wetter air it encounters past the gangway. If he can't two hours. It was quite a dose unequal distribution of water on its southward run. come aboard and meet all toe for a man who had talked back and land, the atmosphere works Along toe front, the warm air Seafarers, he will leave a hub- a little to a consul. as a great heat engine. condenses into clouds as it is If 70B don't find linen ber-stamped sign reading SIU- Coming across on the Army The sun's heat strikes the tossed aloft. The clouds preci­ SUP to show that he has done transport Zigmore wasn't much earth most directly at the equa­ pitate rain or snow. The front when you go aboard your his best to deliver the imion better than being in a stockade. tor. Air at the equator' is is a true battle line between ship, notify the Hall at once. paper. Brown put in 10 to 11 hours a warmed and rises rapidly far warm and cold air masses. A telet^ram from Le Havre or day in the Stewards Depart­ above the earth. Then it spreads The great winter storms of the Singapore won't do you any ment — without overtime, of out north and south, drifting to­ northern hemisphere, the storms course. As for the ATS crew, ward toe poles. that batter ships in toe North good. Iff your bed and you "Strictly a phony bunch," Brown As toe air drifts it cools and Atlantic and sm9ther most of have to lie In it. reports. becomes denser, v It gradually North America in snow, occur as 'Talks Back,' Gets 4 Months In Army Brig li.- Weather *War* Embroils Seamen Manila Log Man Is On The Ball ATTENTION! �Friday. March 5^ 1848 t B B SEA FARE RS tO G PiigeNlaa SIU Ships' Minutes In Brief R. NEY McNEELY. Dec. 14— SEATRAIN HAVANA. Dec. 24 ^ Chairman Michael Evanosich; —Phairman Faustina Pedraza: Secretary M. C. Kibnark. New S^elary Fred Shaia. New Busi­ Business: Member reported Sec­ ness: Motion carried that when ond Mate as carrying gim around the Union opens its books that deck. Steward reported linen Oscar Sartin, John C. Bailey and shortage and asked crew to re­ Henry Rote be admitted. Good turn surplus. Repair list made and Welfare: Motion carried that up and approved. Motion car­ LOG donate two pages to cheer­ ried that copy of minutes be ful news and praise to members turned over to new crew. Good and crews instead of beefs. Mo­ and Welfare: Discussion on tion carried that meeting go on cleanliness of ship. One minute record with vote of thanks to of silence for Brothers lost at entire Stewards Departments for sea. the excellent Christmas dinner, and service throughout trip. XXX died on the SB George - Davis. \orE OM THE X % % GEORGE D. PRENTICE. Feb. Motion made by John Popan KESOLUTIOMS. THAT GO SEATRAIN HAVANA, Jan. 23 j Motion carried to post meeting 1—Chairman J. C. Walker; Sec­ retary J. A. Bruno. Delegates re­ TD REfER&AJIX/M VOTE OAJ —Chairman Fred Shaia: Secre-. least 12 hoiu-s before lary Henry Weaver. Jr. A list of! meeting is held. Motion carried ported 50 disputed hours on MARCH iO/ 25-cent fines drawn up by Deck that third assistant be investi- Deck, five hours in the Engine VVE /MOST SfREAJeT^EAj Delegate Pedraza, Stewards Dele­ gated by MEBA and SIU for Department. Ship's Delegate to gate C. W. Smith and Steward anti-union activities. One min­ see captain about sougeeing THE SlU AMOTI^HTHA/ Shaia. fines to be 50c for second ute of silent prayer for lost passageways and about repair­ ing galley stove. Voted to have offenses. Voted not to sail ship Brothers. a complete repair list made for unless radiators were installed in "To MBBT ANY t 4. 4. Patrolman. the Deck Maintenance and MM's SEATRADER. TOSSISLE FUTURE BEEfS Nov. 23—Chair­ foc'sles. One minute of silence man C. D. Anderson; Secretary for Brothei's lost at sea. Nick Mutin. Delegates reported X % X all smooth in their departments. Motion carried that sufficient lava soap be distributed to deck department each week. One min­ 4 4 4 ute of silence for Brothers lost at GADSEN. Feb. 10—Chairman sea. By HANK Obreza; Secretary Logan. Ship's XXX Delegates elected: B. F. RhodaAll hands in the SIU—and especially the permitmen—should ZACHARY TAYLOR. Nov. 30 bargen. Deck; J. W. Logan. En­ turn to in honestly understanding, cooperating and fulfilling the XXX Chairman Ackerman; Seciretary NOONDAY. Jan. 23—Chairman Mullen. Delegates reported all gine; E. Kocharan. Stewards. Educational Program now in effect in our SIU haUs, as well as Smith; Secretary John T. Annal. smooth. New Business: Fines Carried motion that crew go the Organizing Drives going. on. This is a tough year in more Voted to allow Stewards De­ made for infractions of ship­ ashore if ship gets cold again. ways than one—and what we accomplish and how we do it, wiU partment to paint own foc'sle board rules. Good and Welfare Voted that men refrain from go­ mean real security and satisfaction to us all. and galley because of sharp drop One man from each department ing to Union hall with petty 4 4 4 in overtime. Also voted that to rotate each week in cleaning beefs. Voted against Union rul Frank Bose, the electrician, just sailed into town, with work normally done by foreign washroom on lower deck. One ing that SUg men get off after his mustache, after a trip to Europe and a taste of the good labor in foreign ports be done minute of silence for Brothers 60 days or a round trip provided old tough North Atlantic... Brother Martin O'Connor is in SUP change its West Coast rule after a long Isthmian trip... Brother A1 Gordon and his mus­ by crew before sailing. Listed lost at sea. making SIU men get off. Ship's tache is in town... Brother Chester Jowers. one of the oldtrepairs. XXX Delegate to check on present timers, is in town right now...The SS Robin Doncaster made XXX COASTAL MARINER. Oct. 19 rules. Discussion of repaks and ' ALGONQUIN VICTORY. Dec. —Chairman F. Cornier; Secretary supplies under good and welfare. her first trip this week to Southland East Africa. 7—Chairman D. Casey Jones; Blackie Coimors. Motion by One minute of silence for Bro­ ^ * Secretary George Everett. New DuBose that Patrolman be pres­ thers lost at sea. The weekly LOG will be traveling all over the nation to the Business: Motion carried to in­ ent at payoff in Philadelphia. following brothers: John Nelson, of Massachusetts; Ed Riopelle, 4 4 4 vestigate slopchest prices thor­ Motion by J. Powell that door of Michigan; Earl Harvey, of Alabama; G. M. Fatheree, of Ala­ oughly and report findings to nearest to gangway be left un­ F. T. FRELINGHUYSEN. Jan. bama; Carl Francum, of North Carolina; Russel Saye, of Georgia; shore officials. Motion carried to locked in port. List of repairs 4—Chairman Keturney. Secretary B. J. Schmitz, of Mai-yland; Edward Barron, of New York; Hans instruct Secretary-Treasiutjr to made up and aproved. Agreed Donnelly. Engine Delegate Snow Schmidt, of Louisiana; Billie Darley, of Georgia; R. Tate, of North reopen negotiations with the St. that anyone making ice be and Deck Delegate Kearney re­ Carolina; James Sibley, of Virginia; Noi-man Curran, of Brookl3Ti; Lawrence Navigation Company paid overtime and previously un­ ported all smooth save disputed Prime Fernandez, of New York; Andres Castelo, of Brooklyn; overtime for Saturdays in French Edward Barringer, of the Bronx; Wan-en Simmons, of Long Island; immediately in regard to getting derstood. ports. Stewards Delegate Kuntz Ellsworth Crowther, of California; Edward Ladimer, of New Jersey; the coal bonus. George Everett reported all smooth save for case J. W. Dennis, of Alabama; Robert Hunt, of Oklahoma; Philip riorninated and eleclecl ship's of one member evading work. Galla, of Pennsylvaniaj Elwood Ti-oup, of Pennsylvania; J. B. delegate by acclamation.- Good This member was reprimanded. Ashby, of Tennessee; Hector Conrad, of Connecticut; BiU Hiatt, of and Welfare: Suggestion to Chief Deck Engineer Shipps suggested Florida; James W. Burns, of Missouri; W. B. Gates, of Louisiana; Cook that he refrain from using that sougeeing of coal ships be Arthur Morse, of Indiana, and Ralph Gates, of Florida. so much garlic in food. Agree­ mandatory before leaving port ment among crew to stay away 4 4 4 and that provision be made for from USS in Antwerp due to its Also to William Panewicz. of Florida; Ed Magness. of this in contracts. Motion second­ chiseling tactics. California; J. J. Langley, of Alabama: Floyd Cummings. of ed by Newman and approved. XXX Mississippi: David Berger, of Virginia; Rogie Kanon. of Brook­ Further discussion of sougeeing, ALGONQUIN VICTORY. Jan. lyn; Robert B. King, of West Virginia; George Proctor, of 4 4 4 14—Chairman Thoma^ F. Hill; HORACE GREELEY. Oct. 7— and voted to hold up payoff if North Carolina: Henry Faucher, of Connecticut; Walter Grocki. not done. Voted for fumigation Secretary George Everett. Voted Chairman George Milhalopoulos; of Long Island; Eugene De Maria, of Massachusetts; William and repair list. Minute of silence repairs to steam line, fans, Secretary C. R. Brumfield. Good Gannon, of Massachusetts: Lloyd Campbell, of Michigan, and for Brothers lost at sea. shower nozzles, and other gear. and Welfare: Motions carried for Kenneth Van Alstine. of Michigan. 4 4 4 Carried motions that mess be improvement of recreation room 4 4 4 ALCOA PENNANT. Jan. 18— kept clean and that night lunch and sanitary condition of ship. News Item: Washington, Feb. 25—Congress today ignored the be more efficiently handled. Chairman told crew what con­ Chairman Patterson. Secretary maritime provisions of the Marshall Plan and prohibited the Elected Brother Smith Ship's stituted the duties of the depart­ Carlson. Special meeting on charter and sale abroad of American ships. "It should completely Captain's move to fire Steward. knock out of the Marshall Plan a provision which would put Delegate. One minute of silence mental delegates. Engine Department recommend­ the American Merchant Marine and most of the men who work for Brothers, lost at sea. 4 4 4 ed not sailing until settled. Deck in it out of business," said Representative Bradley. "I do not EMILIA. Nov. 29 — Chairman XXX Department wanted to make see how the members of the House or the Senate can now come WALTHAM VICTORY. Dec. 14 Ernest Gonzales; Secretary Rob­ company keep man now and hold along and write into the Marshall Plan the provision to permit ert C. Thomas. Delegates reports —Chairman H. Conn; Secretary port committee in New Orleans. the sale of 200 ships to Europe and the charter of 300 more."... accepted. Good and Welfare: C. V. Dix. Delegates reported no Stewards Department wanted to It's about time our own American sailors and the Merchant beefs. New Business: Motion by Motion that new cots be put settle now. On Mobile Agent's Marine is sensibly and strongly safeguarded in regards to the S, Zalenski that crew put in for aboard for the crew's use while innerspring mattresses. Good and in the islands. Motion that new advice, sailed to New Orleans, jobs and the ships we should have. Welfare: Suggested by Brother keys or locks be procured foi Steward to be given standby 4 4 4 Brother Angus "Red" Campbell just came in from a trip Conn that library be changed as all foc'sles. Motion made that work and choice of new ship there. ...Here are a few oldtimers who may still be in town; Bosiin soon as ship hits port. One all crew foc'sles be painted. A. Mitchel, Carpenter M. Daez, E. Steel, Frank Bock, R. R. 4 4 4 minute of silenca for Brothers 4 4 4 WARRIOR. Dee. 10—Chairman GEORGE D. PRENTICE. Jan. Leddy, C. Brundage, C. Jurewicz, A. M. Daines, Steward R. E. lost at sea. C. Bbshe; Secretary G. Byrne. 1—Chairman John Doris; Secre­ Ayers, Deforest Fry and J. McMenemy... Remember, Brothers. XXX SALVADOR BRAU. Dec. 14— No beefs in Engine and Deck tary John Bruno. All depart­ The importance of becoming a good union man really pays off Chairman L. A. Marsh; Secretary Departments. Stewards Depart­ ments okay. Voted to have Ship's in many good ways. By reading all union literature and know- ' ' Raymond J. Wells. Delegate re­ ment had beef on eight hours Delegate see captain about clean­ ing what's going on and by participating in various union ported all in good order. New overtime for 2nd Cook, which ing, sougeeing and painting activities—^you protect yourself from ignorance, you keep Business: Motion carried that was held fw Patrolman. One foc'sles, passageways and decks. your union and the contracts strong and you create the real each crewmember donate $5 to minute of silence for Brothers Decided last, man on standby to kind of cooperation and militant unionism which a progressing union depends on at all times. clean messroom for next watch. go to family of SIU Brother who lost at sea. OUR. €>TR«-;CTUR^ mod CUT and SUN •i �r^r* March 5. 194^ TttR 9B;jtF;A^KR RS. tio a Pas*- T*n =rs »• ' , I saa- •' * linportance Of Able Delegates Stressed By Yamhill Engineers To Ihe Editor: Having recently paid off the SS Yamhill after a voyage of nine and a half months, we should like to make some ob­ servations in the interests of good Unionism, which we know Seafarers are vitally interested in. Reason we are bringing this at all is because we have S£dled many SIU ships and have found the crews to be darned good' Union men. 'Working with theni has always been a plea­ sant' experience. But the trip on the YamhiU, which, by the w«y, paid off in Boston in De, c6mber, was the first trip on which we noted a deviation from SIU standards. Except for what happened on this , trip, our experience has shown Seafarers to be compe­ tent 'and determined in handling beefs. The fact that this wasn't the case on the Yamhill appi^red to be the fault of one man -^e happened to be the Engine Delegate — and it demonstrates how important it is to choose Hie right man for that job, therefore, were easily influenced to act as they did by this one guy. . Men like them can be just as easily influenced to act as good Union men, to their own and the Union's advantage and which would do justice to the good reputation of their organization. All that would be necessary was for this fellow to have been more conscious of his obligations and SS YARMOUTH GALLEY MEN •S duties as a Union delegate. This is not to be regarded as criticism. It is only an isolated case. But it does serve as a re­ minder that by not acting, as good Union men we stand to lose much for ourselves and our shipmates. J. C. ^ Bosskowskii 2nd Engineer R, C. Tobiussen. 3rd Engineer HAD GOOD HOLIDAY • , ' - ' A ^ A / I ^ ^ i.'-/ Brothers In C.Z. Hospital Say Union Is 'Riding Good' ABUSIVE First of all, most of the men aboard were permitmen, with . only four or five bookmen in all departments. The Engine Del­ egate was, of course, a full bookman, and he took advantage of this fact to throw his weight around. Because of their respect for a full book, this guy had full f-ein—and he led the fellows aroimd by the nose. Besides that, ho used his position to instigate trouble. In that respect, he was efficient. 'But when it came to being efficient in his duties as a Delegate the was a flop, thereby do­ ing injury to his shipmates and Union brothers, along with the rest of us who were aboard who __are interested in good unionism. There were many good beefs aboard the ship that were never brought up at the payoff. For U weeks, none of us received any fresh linen. We received on­ ly one carton of cigarettes a week; for a period of seven months, and for a month and a half, !we were out of smokes en­ tirely. None of this was men­ tioned by the delegate in questien at the payoff. In fact, none of tl|e men stuck around at the "to see these and many legitirnate beefs through, Three members of the Stewards Department serving up thow iti the crew's mess aboard the Eastern Steamship Com­ pany's cruise Ship are (left to right): Howard Horner. Charles Carr and Alfred Jackson. Christmas, like every other d&yr was- marked -by brotherly, spirit aboard th^; -SS John 'Callup>-These - crewmen gatheredion decki-after a mighty satisfying holiday-meal served while ship was in Lisbon. Portugal. Andrew Messana recorded the happy scene. Stop Disrupting, Cooperate To Keep SIU Tops, He Says To the Editor: In the past, a lot of criticism has been directed toward various ports and members, causing a certain amount of disruption in the Union. This has been wholly unjustified. In this connection ,I would to point out a few things that seem to have been forgotten. Our Union, the SIU, is a dem­ ocracy. It is made up of in­ dividual members from all ports and from many parts of the world. Each man carries a share of the Union's responsibili­ ties and the will of the majority is taken as the policy of the en­ tire Union. To assure the success of these democratic principles, each mem­ ber should contribute a part of himself to the SIU as a whole. liOT REPRESENTATIVE He should be ready to go all C^^-ainly under the existing out to any extent to support the conditions, there could not be SIU and what it stands for. crewl harmony. "When a crew is Brothers, without this organi­ iir harmony it makes it easier zation, our livelihood could be for all hands. Fortunately, the crewl of the Yamhill on the particuljur voyage we are referring to. Were hot representative of Members of the Seafarers SIU'Screws. The black gang dele­ gate Was faC from representative. are entitled to a weekly pay* ment from the Union if they He kept asserting the fact that are laid up in a hospitaL Be he was a book member and kept sure to get what is coming fallihg back on the theory that because he was an SIU mOT' he to you: Notify the Union of your ward number so that could do anything. He neVer stood on his own feet as a Un­ there will be no delay in yeuT ion man. The rest of the crew, receiving the money due you. as we say, were permitmen and cut off and our very homes could be placed in jeopardy. What better reason could a man have to back the Union to the limit. Let's quit being. , overly- in­ dividualistic, being. small boys and selfish hometown kids. Instead^ let's act like the hard­ working seamen we are. Let's back the- Union. It's our protec­ tion. And it's our own organiza­ tion. , R. W. Schoolcraft Boston, Mass. Portrait of a Seafarer Hospital Payments Red Dineen. AB. aboard the Andrew Jackson, is -caught in a candid moment by fellow crewman Ted Filip*#^- To the Editor: Though I'm a recent member Of the SIU, thought I'd drop a line from down here in the Panama Canal Zone where I just left the hospital after an operation on my knee; I had an accident on the Trinity Victory on November 20. Have met a few SIU-SUP Brothers in the hospital. They all think the Union is riding damned good. Have also met a few NMU men. Don't know where they're riding but we have a-good idea because their paper shows up, here quite often, I would like to express my ap­ preciation to two swell shipmates and • Brothers,. Deck Delegate Hairy Cooke and "Chips" Burns who shipped. aboard in Balti­ more, on whose thoughtful and good assistance I will comment. They were doing a fine job aboard the ship. There were a M couple of good beefs when I left the ship in Colon. But they will have to wait until they hit the States. Larry Kitchner Thanhs Brothers For Reinstatement To the Editor: Recently I was reinstated in the SIU and I want to express my. gratitude to the Union. The SIU is the best Union there is. I. urge all other men who are behind in their dues to come for­ ward as. I did. I urge them to be good Brothers with'the rest of the membership, I thank all the officials who helped me, and I am grateful to the committee members for their rational thinking. " Laurentios Koutselis Log-A-Rhythms I'll Be Ducking The Duncan By "I. M. STARVING" Once I was built like a heavyweight champ. But now I am thin and as hungry as a tramp. 1 saile<Lon the Duncan, a hungry old scow. With a Steward who believed in rationing chow. Lettuce every day 'til you looked like a rabbit. The same old menu to him, was a habit. The meals were poor and unbalanced as hell. It's no wonder that all of us aren't feeling well. Potatoes full of grease and the meats so tough, I'm telling you boys, it was plenty rough. You could talk to the Stew 'til your face was blue. And ask him to improve and save the crew. But with a shrug, of his shoulders and grin on pan. His answer would be: "I'm a company m^" With the store rooms full of good Itungk td eat, A place of candy on holidays was the treat. When the trip is over and we are in .port. The Steward should be tried in ctiihinal court. For to feed ua like pigs of the lowest degtee.v Is a criminal OfCOhse against men of the sea. 'I'Mi �THE SEA PAR ER S Friday. Muah S; id48 New Services In Boston Win His Okay To Ihe Editor: Page Eleven LOG MM&P Thanks Seafarers For Support MCBTtNCS-Ind ud iih W«lB««4tr Each Moatk. 8 p. la. Ttlepbooe 2^3 ^nttonni (^vQanizaiion iOtatjes nnb Pilate of ^tntvicn Affiliated with American Pederation of Labor Standard Railroad Brotherhoods I'd like to add my two-cents /' worth to the Brothers' opinion in "Here's What I Think" in JOHN YORDT Street Ste'f-Triat. Orgffniaed 1903 the February 6 LOG. GALVESTON. TEXAS I, too, think that by installing a good comfortable recreation February 9. I948 room with a library, pool table, etc. in the Boston Hall, better understanding and friendship Ur. Keith Alsop, Agent. will be promoted among our Seofarere International Union, 508i 23rd. Street, Brother members. Gelveetea, Tezae. A friendly membership makes a smooth working organization Dear Sir ft EE-etbert and that's what we want. For those living out of town 1 wieh to take thie opportunity to thank you pereenally, and for local 20 Uaetere, and having no place to go for Hatee ft Pilots, for the oooperation extended by yon and your Organisation in cur the four hours between calls, dispute with the Vathlasen Tanker Industries vessel 'BUIl BUH» to win represent­ a comfortable lounge means ation as bargaining agents for the licensed deck officers. even more. Also another good idea is the As you knew the action tsken with your support was snecessfhl In securing such cigarette machine and candy bargaining rights} upon coapletlon of negotiations a contract will be signed. machine. They will serve a dual Upon the signing of the contract your Boabershlp will then have the benefit of purpose: the convenience of be­ working with union officers under a union contract. ing able to get smokes and candy without leaving the Hall Such cooperation as was extended by your Crganlsatlon to ours is certainly the and, most important, the profit answer to our nuitual organisational probleae In organising the un-organited and -can be used to benefit members securing contracts covering thea. who are confined in the hospitals. M. R. Horris Again let as thank you, and request that you call upon us at any tiae that we nay be of assistance to you and your Organisation. ($silmsion Galveston Lads Thank Donor For Cigarettes ^o. 20 Fkaternal^ yours. S.\/. Owen, Bepresentative, Masters, Mates ft Pilots, Galveston Local 0 20. To the Editor: The boys in the Galveston Marine Hospital wish to thank Galveston Local 20 of ihe Masters. Mates and Pilots. AFL. won swift settlement of their J. F. Clark of the Hub Bar beef with Mathiasen Tankers after the SIU crew of ihe Bull Run gave the licensed men's which is located opposite the union ICQ per cent backing. Above is copy of letter received by Keith Alsop. SIU Port Agent Union Hall for his generous in Galveston from R. J. Owen, local representative of the MM&P. acknowledging the Seafarers donation of ten cartons of cig­ support. arettes and matches. These smokes were distributed among us by Brothers Tannehill and Wilburn when they made their weekly visit here. Our Steweurds Department is mond, Milton Tritman, Officers' To the Editor: Seafarers Alessmen; Henry Rowe, Peter Each time I read the LOG I one of the most efficient I have Esmion, Cre wMessmen; Robert Galveston Hospital find that many of the articles ever witnessed in action aboard Pardo, Stewards Utility; Robert are beefs of one sort or another. any ship. The fellows are clean, Brannan, General Utility and neat and courteous in every re­ I'm a fellow who does a little spect. They are patient and many Joe E. Brown, Galley Utility. You will find them, their bitching once in awhile myself, times overlook the many triviali­ To the Editor: quarters and their stations in but then again, I have found it's ties that cause friction. the most orderly condition.. The /Through your kind efforts in a good policy to hand out a little SHARP FELLOWS food is excellent, and when the praise once in awhile. die LOG, I have been able to Baker, rolls up his sleeves, he contact my brother Ed, and I I have been sailing on the Praising them is useless with­ turns out nothing gut gastrowant to take this opportunity of SS Madaket, Waterman, for out mentioning their names. Our nomical delights. expressing my sincere apprecia­ nearly six months now. During Chief Steward is William Jen­ tion of your kindness personally that time I have seen men come kins. His Chief Cook, Second Such a Stewards Department as well as that of your organi­ and go for one reason or an­ Cook and Night Cook and Baker as ours deserves well earned zation. other. One thing, however, no are Alfred Douglas, Frank Ran­ praise. If you enjoy good food, James E. Casey one has ever left this ship be­ kin and Lionel Desplant. The well served every day of the Chicago. 111. cause of bad grub. other fine men are: Joseph Ray- week, you will find it on the Madaket. This conveys the. sen­ timent of the entire crew. Thomas P. O'Rourke Hails Efficient Galley Gang On Madaket LOG Helped Casey Find His Brother Don Broian Goes Bing One Better — Has White Xmas And Turkey, Too Last Christmas was a happy 6ne for me, for a while at least. I was back home with my family -r-outside there was about a foot of snow on the ground. Not too cold, and it was snowing big white flakes, just' right for mak­ ing snowballs. sleep, but after, what seemed to be hours I finally dozed off. About 7:30 Christmas morning I was roughly awakened. I lay there happily, about half asleep. • I had hung up my stocking over the old fireplace, with dreams about what I would find in it in the morning, and the pice dinner we would have on Christmas, complete with turkey, dressing, and pumpkin pie. In the parlor was a beautiful Christmas tree, very gayly dec­ orated com.plete with all the trimming.s and a silver star at mumbling to myself: "Has Santa the top. Claus come yet?" Then I heard : It was all so very wonderful, a gruff voice saying: "Hell, didn't and 1 was too excited to go-to anyone ever tell you there ain't no Santa Claus? Time to hit the deck. Get up!" I slowly opened my eyes and reality hit me in the face all at once. I saw that it was a bewhiskered able seaman on the 4 to 8 watch who was calling me. I immediately lay back and closed mj' eyes trying to re­ capture, that peaceful, wonderful dream, I had been having and at the same time yelling to the sea­ man to get the .hell out. He strode out angrily mutter­ ing to himself, something about Santa Claus being landlocked. Finally I saw that it was no use and reluctantly I got up. Thinking to myself it was a dii'ty trick, dreaming a nice dream like that, and me down in the Gulf of Mexico on a beat up old Tanker heading for Texas. Don Brown Capstan KnotMan Tells Of Good Cruise To the Editor: Greetings, Brothers, wherever you may be. Greetings from the land of dark-haired lassies and plenty of rum. We are on one of the beauties of the bauxite fleet, name]J' the MV Capstan Knot. -I' In our gallant crew and acting as our Ship's Delegate is F. C. (Smoky) Harrington. He is hold­ ing down the Baker's job. But not to get the last first and the first last, let me here and now relate the eventful beginning of our wonderful cruise. We left two men in New Or- , leans on December 24. I .can readily understand ihe boys',re- -j luctance to leave the States at , that particular time, what with i Christmas .spirits flowing freely. However, action has been taken , to prevent its happening again. ^ We have had two meetkiga ^ thus far along on the trip, m^nor beefs being ironed out to the ; satisfaction of those concerned. The second meeting went on record as wishing to thank Cap­ tain Luther A. Youngs and Chief Mate Walter F. Lake for coop­ eration shown in Aruba in con­ nection with the procurement of two men to fill the vacancies which occurred at our depar­ ture from New Orleans. I wish we could speak as well of the Chief Engineer. We left Aruba still short two men and at this time we are still short—two men. The Cap-, tain and Mate have agreed to give SIU-SUP men preference if there are any on the beach here in Port of Spain or in P^amaribvj. , The Deck Gang has just made a Christian out of the Bogun. The boys had a beef with this guy. It seems he wanted to- do all the work. Sounds kind, of unusual for a Bosun, doesn't^ it? Other distingui.shed crewmem- • bers listed on the a^ticles^ of thi.s fine vessel include Freddy Robinson. "Handsome" Welsh and . Willie Williams, to name a few. We have a lot of other charac­ ters too. .i David E. McHam MV Capstan Knot Port of Spain We'll Bite, Who Is He? •i . I. HOW COME NO LIST FROM SAVANNAH?, TAYLOR MEN ASK To the Editor; •» The Brothers on board this ship want to know why there is never a hospital report of - the Savannah Hospital in the LOG. Several members have been in that hospital and never have seen the Savannah Patrolman or Agent at the hospital and never got their weekly allowance due them. We arrive at Bremen tonight, December 12, about 7 p.m. We were delayed in the Weser River below Bremerhaven for about It's a mystery to us. too. seven hours on account of fog. Pic came to LOG office s^ns The Crew name, sans story. Only com­ SS Zbchary Taylor ment was a pencilled "Guess who?" on the back. Oh w€lL (Ed. Note: When a Savannah "we didn't guess who Miss^ Hospital list is received, it is Hush was either. run in the LOG.) �Pag^. TwelTflL i;': !•». • «.r.. ' ' "T WMR SB AM AMJims LOG ' sax ,' New Slogan Of Anti-Union Boys Wanna Be A Seaman? F^dai"! March S>'> 1194# ss-.jscessaa HEADIN' THE NpmHAV:^SOME FROM GERMANY Like The Great Lakes? To the Editor: To the Editor: It has come to my attentidh, sis In the March 1948 issue of of yesterday, that more of these Smash Detective I found a clip­ phony shipowners are trying to ping that should interest the break the back of the unions. Union and the membership. As you can see by the enclosed The way it looks, the big boys article from a local newspaper, are really on the go to break the they were trying to sign up these unions or stop their progress by boys around here with promises hiring a bunch of school boy of big money, but when the sailors to man their ships. This fellows go up to see about the. jobs they are told they will start is way is read: at aroimd $150 a month and can WANT TO BE A MER­ work up to around $300 a month. CHANT SEAMAN? ApproxThe men are also given a big imately $180 per month start­ story about how nice they will ing pay plus food, overtime, be taken care of—you and I Travel-Adventureh¥c. lodging. Career. Ride American ships. have heard the story before. No experience required—^Many They put it lik^ this: DedcmeB of the Waterman ship are Shown busy at work FORMER NAVY, COAST jobis—^Ex-servicemen with suffistowing lines nft. Ship had Just departed from Bremerhaven GUARD MEN: Your sea serv­ cieht service may qualify for for return trip to the SfBtes.'Th*e excellent picture was snapped ship's officers. For further in­ ice qualifies you for jobs pay­ and dispatched todhe LOG by crewmember Roy K. Tompkins. I'' ' formation write today to: ing up to $290 monthly. Board Ne names were enclosed. «and room furnished. Opening Mercantile Information Bureau soon on Great Lakes vessel. of Galveston, 1507 Avenue G, See free Pathe movie, "The Gallveston, Texas. Great Lakes." Call at YMCA • Jhst what is behind this ad, I Monday only, 10 AM to 5 PM. don't know. I do know that Bring discharge. ^ere are too many men going to HEAD FOR SIU s'ea now and many of our ships age being laid up. There is no In talking to quite a few of To the Editor: need for a bunch of green men these fellows who have inten­ to Start going to sea for the tions of signing up for Lakes A very rough trip was had summer or for just a trip or two. shipping, I have told them to by all on the last voyage of the contact the Lakes SIU JIall and SS Afoundria. FRIEND OF GREENE see the Agent in whatever port The crew found out that the I was very sorry to hear of the they hit. ship had sprung a crack across, death of Brother Anthony (Tony) I believe it would be a good the deck from the No. 3 hatch, Greene. He was a fine sailor and idea to have these men sign and that the main beam had ai good imion man with whom I pledge cards for future organiz­ cracked at the same time. The made three very pleasant trips ing. Can do? If so, I'll do what ship proceeded to Newfound- • aboard the William S. Young. I I can to start the ball rolling land—and we do mean New-these N o o n d a y crewmen attr sure that aU the brothers down here. foundland. seem to be well satisfied with who have sailed with Tony were The weather was the worst > It has been quite awhile since the world judging by their sorry to: learn of his death. you ever saw. Snow, snow and; I last sailed because of sickness. smiling faces. Can't tell you more snow. who they are as. no names That's about all the news from I am ready to go back now as were enclosed. this port, but if any of my old soon as my wife has a baby. We The crack was repaired, and' shipmates are heading this way, are hoping for a boy so he can then we heard that the samelook me up, brothers. . I have become an SIU man. plate had cracked again so we married and settled down to Tlirough the pages of the LOG stayed in that lovely land a I'd like to say "hello" to all of few more days. landlubbing. my old friends. Robert Northrop Finally we went to Hamburg, H. W. Greenlee 11 South Eighth St. Germanyi where there was no Huntington, W. Va. To the Editor: sq he can get the Bosun's job. shore leave because the Cap­ Wilmington, N. C. In regard to shipboard promo­ On the other hand, there are tain was afraid the crew would tion I would like to say that some men who get their AB fall in love and not sail the papers and right away they get ship to Bremen. So after a stay I'm absolutely against same. If thcf Bosun should stick up big^ ideas along with swelled of nine hours in Hamburg ws for the gang about anything that heads. And sure enough they left for Bremen where fun was might arise on a ship, there want to ship Bosun. Those who had by all. don't want to move up right We went to Le Havre, the ahead lacking the wherewith to would always be one who would away want to make a trip to see To the Editor: new port the Waterman ships Have enjoyed the three weeks pay. So if you guys are tired if they dare to tackle the job. hit on their North Europe run. on the beach here where the of dodging snowballs pay the I've heard around here that In this port, there were a lot weather is warm but expect to Island of Enchantment a visit. these guys lower the booms in of NMU seamen on the beach" Weaver Manning ship in the next few days. The an hoilr and 16 minutes one time who seemed to think our ship piecards here sure have a job to and in an hour and 17 minutes was home sweet home although do . with the ships scattered Fling at Shore Job there were quite a few NMU the next time. Some Bosuns. around the Island. Why haven't Makes Him Yearn for ships in the harbor. Evald A. Olson ^ we a sub branch in Ponce with There was a steady line of Boston Seafarers' Union Spirit a Patrolman-Dispatcher? these NMU men to our ship at^ He could take care of beefs To the Editor; mealtime. They insisted on be-: and jobs on ships m Ponce, Jo^ URGES OFFICIALS ing fed, however, regardless of bos, Quainea, Guanicia, as well They can take this damned time they came. TO PASS OUT FORMS what as Mayaguez before the Agent factory work. Never did I ap­ So, amid a big uproar, they from .San Juan could get there preciate working on ships more FOR SHIP MINUTES were told to make tra'cks where­ which would leave Humacao, Far- than I do now and never did I upon they started to throw francs jardo and San Juan as well as appreciate the Union spirit of not agree, and that same one To the Editor: around the messhall stating that the HaU for the present Patrol­ the SIU membership more than would be the Chief Mate's friend. Having just served on a com­ they could afford to pay for When the Bosun and the gang man,. leaving the Agent free to I do now. mittee at New York Headquar­ eating. cover the entire island for ser- I've been working in the pack up this one usuaUy stays ters checking ship's minutes, I After a look around the ship,, ioiis beefs, when and wherever Parker-Wolverine plant here in would like to make a ^sugges­ another crack Was found on No.Detroit for about two weeks now Attention: Emil Puntillo tion: needed. i. After being repaired again Anyone can look up the past and not once have I heard any we started for the good old To the Editor: Agents and Patrolmen "uSA and a story came to light. financial reports for San Juan of the members even mention Aboard the SS Pipe Spx-ing, could do a good turn if they and see if we could save money their union in their bull sessions. A Wiper was logged for not for traveling expenses. The Pa­ About the only thing they we had an AB named Emil Pun­ would deliver the prepared form turning, to on Sunday which trolman's salary may add a little seems to be interested in is new tillo who was unable to return for ships' minutes to all ships. was called disobedience of a bit to it but with real SIU rep­ cars, buying homes, the chicks to the ship in Port Arthur, Tex­ These are on hand at Head- lawful order. So now a Wiper resentation I believe it would they were out with last night. as. His money will be sent to quarters' and will be sent out on has no time off for himself. Going home, we were rocked Working conditions stink and the company agent of the Pacific. request. be worth it. By doing this the Unidn offi­ to sleep,by the rolling rhythm of Sure met some swell guys and there is apparently no thought Tankers Corporation in San cials will facilitate the prepar­ the sea. One thing leads to an-i, a real character now and then in of beefing about them. As, soon Francisco. the Texas Bar, a place wherg a as I can clear my obligations His gear is being left , on the ing of minutes for Branch meet­ other, so I shall stop now---toi seaman gets a break if he is here, Til be down at 51 Beaver dock and will be taken from ings, the LOG and, certainly, the think about signing on for an-v next committee- elected to go other trip. Conditions might im-, , right. Obie treats a guy good Street scanning the board on the there to the Galveston Hall. over them. How about it? prove. Elmer Morse Ife;.' especially the next day when second deck. P'v you- really need that heave| Irwin SuaU SB Pipe Spring Glen Vinson Arthur R. Kavel, Jr.. Afoundria Meets Rough Weather, : Hungry NMU Men.^ A Swelled Head Does Not A Bosun Make — Seabirer Hits Promotions Says More Legs Are Needed To Cover Busy P.R. Ports •s- • • . I �•••J-: N March .&^iMa r^ « B B A f AM B M S 1B Faga Thici««tt ' "'fc Clay Crewmen Ask Brothers To Rendezvous In Big Town fist A Story? Send K in! Seafarer Reviews Maritiiiie Events Of Recent Weeks To Ihe Editor: coat and hat, sir?" If you seem The minutei of a meeting held 000 a year for four years, as During the last trip on the in doubt, she'll add: "No charge-, aboard an SIU ship recently con­ To the Editor: SS Alexander S. Clay, I wrote sir." tained a request which we would For the benefit of the member­ recommended recently by,- a you about taking her into BrinNO ROUGH STUFF like to see granted. However, we ship who may have missed vari­ Presidential advisory committee, disi, Italy, under sail. At once you have a feeling must rely upon the membership's ous maritime news items of re­ appears to have been shelved by the Administration. President This trip fortunately has that you are going to like the response to do so. cent weeks, here are some that Truman asked Congress for only passed so far with only \ the place. Two years ago, we were The crew, under Good and may be of interest: $24,180,000 for new ship con­ breaking of a cylinder on the a gang just olf a trip who didn't Welfare, suggested that the SEA main engine to give us trouble. know each other too well, anc I'ARERS LOG devote two pages 1. Proposed authorization of struction, including recondition­ The Black Gang disconnected the who weren't too well acquainted in the LOG to cheerful news, the sale of up to 200 govern­ ing and improvement, during the ment-owned merchant ships to cylinder and we made it to our with New York. praise-of men and crews and in­ countries participating in the twelve months beginning July I, The President said new ship con­ destination on one cylinder for­ At the time, we were staying teresting experiences instead of European Recovery Program has struction must be limited at this ward and one aft on the engine. at the Rex Hotel, across the moans, groans and beefs. been eliminated from the Mar­ time "because of the present But that is not the reason for street. We began hanging Well, we still want to hear shall Plan by the Senate Foreign scarcity of steel, the large sur-^ writing in. There is another one. around the Bamboo. It was cosy from Seafarers who have beefs Relations Committee. However, plus of war-built tonnage and During our last few times in and friendly and the prices were —^they serve a good purposeproposals for chartering cargo the uncertainties regarding the New York, our gang has been reasonable. A big difference but as the crew mentioned ships to these countries were ap­ future economic requirements for hanging out in a little cafe on from the many clipjoints around cheerful news is just as inter­ proved by the Committee but on shipping." The Maritime Com­ 47th Street. New York. esting and we'd like to print these conditions: The chartered mission states that its inability It is not a place to go if you more of it. QUIET. DISCREET ships must be dry cargo carriers. to assure operators it can pay are looking for a rough time. But That's where you come in. This place has a quiet and dis- if you are looking for a d^ent Chartering of tankers would be future operating differential sub­ Something unusual is always cre'et atmosphere. Whether you barred. Only ships not in cur­ sidies has made shipowners shy place to take your girl or to en­ happening to seamen and crews are alone and prefer sitting at joy a drink in peaceful and wherever* they drop the anchor. rent operation could be chartered away from making contracts for the bar, or are in company and pleasant surroundings, we sure That incident ashore in the las to these ERP-participating coun­ construction of new ships. would rather occupy one of the recommend that you try it. For port gave the whole gang a tries. Transfers under charter comfortable booths, you'll be NOT SO GOOD one thing, we would like your laugh. It'll probably meter a could not involve more than 300 welcomed with open arms. ships. guffaw or two in the LOG. company. On the other side of the fence Entering the establishment, In the words of the big ad­ 2. Shipping companies and in maritime news are the follow­ Sure hope you have the space you'll be met by Joe Kauphman, for this in the LOG, for owner vertising outfits: Don't hide your dock operators have been asked ing discouraging news items:the owner. He always remem­ to establish a pension and wel­ Joe Kauphman has really shown light under a basket. 1. With the State Department bers you from last trip no mat­ himself to be a friend of the SIU Just give us the details, pic- fare program for the maritime embroiled in a dispute with the ter how long you've been away. men who have been patronizing ures, too, if possible, and we'll workers in the Great Lakes shipping industry over a proposal By the (way, the name is the his place. He has been a friend do the rest. The address is: SEA­ trade. The Cleveland Maritime to transfer ships to European "Bamboo Cafe," and the place FARERS LOG, 51 Beaver St» Port Council said that the pro­ nations provided for in early in good times and bad. is on 47th street between 6th gram should be financed by a New York 4, N. Y. When they discover a place ERP recommendations, keen: in­ and 7th avenues. tonnage royalty, assessed on all like this, the members ought to terest is centering around a Gov­ At the bar, you'll meet Chet, bulk cargo carried and handled give it a break and send in the ernment questionnaire to the in­ the bartender who will never on the Great Lakes with the cost name to the LOG whether it's in dustry calling for answers to forget what your usual drink is. borne by ship operators and dock the States or overseas. eight questions. The industry Two or three years later he will companies. The Cleveland MarlWhen you come into a port has delayed answering it al­ still remember. time Port Council is composed of where you're not at home, it is though leading shipping oper­ I walked in after finishing an six AFL unions. They are the good to know of a place where ators have had more than two 11-month shuttle in the East. Seafarer's International Union, you'll be given a square deal months to review the points Chet at once grabbed my hand the Masters, Mates and Pilots, and where you know you'll have To the Editor: sought by the State Department. with a shout of hello. Sure he a chance of meeting., other SIU I wish you thx-ough your won the International Dredge Work­ knew. "Vodka and beer chaser," 2. Redelivery notices covering men and maybe old shipmates. derful paper the LOG and by ers, Tug Firemen and Linemen, he said'—and hit the nail right terminations of charters on ves­ Johannes F. Wunderlich, Jr. notice posted in the hiring halls the Licensed Tugmen, and the on head. sels have been received by the (on behalf of the ex-crew of woldd impress upon the minds International Longshoremen's As­ If you are in company and Maritime Commission. Water­ sociation. Together they have the SS Alexander S. Clay) of all members who wish to re more than 30,000 members on man Line terminated the chart­ choose to sit at a table, always tire their books to do so in per­ the Great Lakes. there in a jiffy is Murray, the ering of 10 vessels and Missis­ son. My book was either lost in Waiter. Does he remember you? Steel Flyer Crew Has sippi Steamship Company ter­ SHIP BIDDING the' mail or mislaid, and now Certainly he does. And he's al­ Good Chow Conception minated 5 vessels. x am out of luck. ways ready to do his utmost to To the Editor: "Cut and Run" Hank 3. Bids were opened on Oc­ I came home for a short stay make your evening into a grand Our advice to the brothers is tober 27 for five ex-German success. that they ship aboard the SS but when I arrived home found ships offered for sale September If your party is slightly dull, Steel Flyer where they really out that I could not sail for a 18 by the Maritime Commission. Murray will quicken it up with can enjoy food as it should be while. I sent my book and a Smith & Johnson Corporation a topping joke at the right mo­ cooked and served. We had four letter asking for retirement until bid $90,111 for the Empire Con­ ment. .Service with a smile, and a half months of good chow. such time a.s I would be able to sequence and $54,000 for the Em­ that's his motto. Our many thanks to a swell sail. When I went to pick up my pire Contyne. Smith & John­ book and retirement card I foimd During the winter, when you Steward, Tom Conception. son's bid on these two ships are wearing a coat and hat, or SS Steel Flyer Grew out it was nowhere to be found. (while bids were being made for To the Editor: f It sure makes one feel like an in the summer if you wear a hat, (Sd. Nete: The Steel Flyer you'll be approached by Sally, lads said a mouthful. The outcast when one is not able to others by other parties) specified The seagoing patients liere that the company would accept the wardrobe mistress. With a Christmas dinner menue they ship out again with his former wish to extend theii- thanks to all or any." cute and disarming smile she'll enclosed would knock the eyes shipmates. the generous crew of the 'SS 4. Merchant vessels under con­ Minot Victory for the donation So, in closing, I say again. coo musically: "May I take your out of a potato.) Brothers, take care of your book tract and being built for Amer­ of more than $18. ' yourself, as I would not like to ican Shipping interests as of We also want to thank toe see what happened to me happen January 1, 1948 are as follows: crew of the Thomas McDonoiigh Three bulk cargo carriers, with to anyone else. for their donation of $15. It will, If this warning is of help to turbine machinery, are being sure come in handy for smokes anyone, which I hope it will be, built in Bethlehem-Sparrows and incidental items. I'll feel as I can still be of some Point Shipyards, SpaxTOws Point, The thoughtfulness of our^ help to the members of the SIU. Maryland for the Ore Steamship brothers aboard these - ships is Corporation. Recently built ore L. P. Wagner, deeply appreciated. We canhoi Pittsburgh, Pa: carriers were the Venore, Ma- thank them enough. We only, rore, Lahore and the Feltore which were built in these same hope that some day soon we Attends School Now, But shipyards for the Ore Steamship be together with them aboard i^AN'T SEE GUYS GRABBING the ships of the SIU. Keeps Union Dues Paid Corporation. ( TWO SEATS FOR ONE FRAME Frank Chamberlayne 5Representative Willis W. • I have a beef to make in connection with members who To the Editor: Fort Stanton, N.M. Bradley, Republican of Califor­ occupy more than their share of space in the recreation room I am a Brother of the best Some men seem to think they can occupy more than one seat. Union afloat, the SIU. At the nia, told the House Merchant To the Editor: Some fellow wiU take two lounge seats, sit on one and «11 the present time I am back in school, Marine Committee "i intend to empty one with his overcoat and sometimes his baggage. so I'll be detained from the propose legislation to bar the Those of us here in the Saa - Meanwhile, some other brother who would like to relax has sea for a while, but I am not sale of ships to foreign nations." Juan Marine Hospital wish to Schuyler O. extend our thanks to the crew to stand or sit at a table. Can something be done about this? being detained from the Sea­ (Representative Bland. Democrat of Virginia, said farers as I am keeping up with of the Wild Ranger for their Ben Hubbard I'll take great pleasure" in sup­ donation *of fruit and smokes. my dues. Book No. 34599 ANSWER—Practically all hands will agree Brother HubIt shows real thoughtfulness and I miss the sea and our Union, porting Bradley's proposal. 6. The Navy has selected four gives us a sense of solidarity. . bard makes a good point. It's okay to spread out comfortably so I was wondering if you would if there are only, a few guys around but nobody should have mind sending me the LOG so I companies to act as general The giving of these items de­ - to stand while someone else uses two or more seats. If that can keep up with our Union and agents for tankers that wiU serve notes an outlay of time and tier oil heeds. • One of the com­ cash on the part of our brother is the case, though, simply telling a guy that you'd like to the sea. panies is Pacific Tankei-s which members and will be- long re­ sit down will be successful in getting him to pull'in his ^ Lo.uis H. Smith, ^ lines. If he should be the one guy in a hundred who wouldn't MarveU, Arkansas will operate seventeen tankers. membered. (Ed. Note: The LOG is on its . 7. A building program for • move,' maybe the guy on duty at the desk can square-away A. R. Silvestri your beef. way to Brother Smith.) passenger ships to cost $150,000,San Juan Hosp. Take Good Care Of Union Book, Brother Warns Men In San Juan, Ft. Stanton Thank Crews For Smok^ I h L , } ;•>/' r• �^ Page Fourleen li-. list:*'-' ' • • • 7; •' • 1 THE SEAFARERS LOG V'" : Friday. March 5, 1846 I Seafarer Ballplayer Is Out To Clinch Baltimore Berth , ; When the first ball is thrown • out next month to start the 1948 baseball season, SIU base­ ball fans might have the oppor; tunity to root for one of their Union brothers—^that is if they're fans of the the Baltimore Orioles • of the International League. : A1 Wilk, first baseman and Ordinary Seaman, now kicking tip the dust in the Orioles training camp in Tampa, Florida, has ' been a member of the SIU since 1940 and last shipped on the Key Palmer, Bernstein SteamQ ship Company. t After a brief stop in the New r York Hall last week, he-collected his gear and headed for the AL WILK ! sunny South. •' If A1 makes good with the He hit .332 and racked up 12 ^ Baltimore Club, he'll be out homers, 7 triples and 10 doubles J there come "play ball" time —a good mark in a tough lea­ ' knocking them off at first and gue. • powdering the ball when at bat. Now he finds himself on the After the regular season he'll move again. His contract was • be back taking one off the board. sold to the Cincmnati Reds and If the grade is a little too tough, he was transferred to the Balti­ well, as A1 says, "I may be back more Orioles. looking for a good one before Twenty-six years old, he hesi­ Little World Series time." At tated to comment on his future any rate he'll be back to grab in the game. a ship after the regular season. "I'm just keeping my fingers crossed," he said, "after Balti­ STARTED YOUNG more, who knows." Not exactly a newcomer to the baseball world, A1 first played semi-pro ball during his high school days in Jersey. Out of high school he teamed up with the Scranton Sox of the East -—Coast League in 1938. Those were the roughest days of his playing career. "Playing ball was easy," he Full of Beefs sai<J; "it was the long hauls by NORFOLK — The Coral Sea busj from town to town and the came into the Port of Norfolk as • second rates that made the life full of beefs as a Georgia hound so hard." is full of fleas. Two years of it was enough The Captain had cleaned the " so [it was with relief that he deep tanks explaining that he found himself sold to the St. needed the exercise, and besides Louis Cardinals. it was for the safety of the ship. 'The Cards sent him to their When the Oiler finished his farm team in the International rounds, he was required to stand L e la g u e — the Rochester Red 40 minutes throttle watch while Wings. the watch Engineer got in that Conditions were much better much painting. with the Wings. The Interna­ The Oiler, of course, got 1 hour tional circuit is but a step from overtime for each trick so stood, the majors and the pace is keen. and somebody collected for all ^ A proving ground for the big work that is ordinarily done by 1/ leagues, every player is a hustler. the unlicensed personnel when After two years with the Red done by the licensed personnel. Wirigs the war caught up with The Master, Captain Nabrolion Brother Wilk. In spite of his saw the light right away and en­ off-season shipping to England tered into the spirit of the agree­ and^ other war area ports, he ment 100%. found himself in a marine uni­ The Engineers, however, were more difficult; having come up form. His luck aboard ships during on "Limey" ships, and never the early days of the war—^not having sailed SIU" before, they a ship in his many convoys was couldn't understand why they hit-^held out through his days could not do unlicensed person­ witfx the marines. nel work just to keep their hand in. CLOUTED THE BALL When the Chief became very The closing days of the 1946 vituperative about it, the Patrol­ baseball season found him back man showed him how it could be I'i with the Rochester club. He arranged—namely by not having finished out the season and put any unlicensed personnel on the ship. I': in 1947 at first base. In 1947 he was back in form. He, however, apologized and promised to live up to the agree­ ment in every respect. He ad­ mitted he had not had time to Withholding Tax Statements read and study the agreement. BAD CONDITION for the following members are being held by the Philadelphia From all reports and evidence Hall. Call or write for them as at hand, this ship sailed in dirty ; soon as possible. L. S. Johnston, and disorganized condition in the C. Donley, Lucien E. Lemay, J. Stewards Department. She had I; 'Wendt, J. Truesdale, A. Samp been cleaned up and was in good son, R. R. Shaynick, C. F. Busl shape at thq time of this payoff. The .IfestfcT okayed- and paid Hbtvard T. Wilson. « '• NOTICE! BOSTON SS BELCaiM VICTORY T. Tlghc. $1.00; C. Turner. $1.00; F. Hobin. $1.00; J. ranum. $1.00; C. Clark. $3.00; R. Long, $1.00; D. Harbin. $1.00; J. Warren. $1.00; E. Craub. $1.00; M. Mueerove, $2.00; C. Sasser. $1.00; C. Mason. $1.00; C. Saranthus. $1.00. SAN FRANCISCO C. B. Pedregosa. $12.00; R. Flnneron, $3.00; Williams, $2.00; Donlson, $2.00; N. Eilert, $3.00; Fuselier. $1.00; W. Jacobson, $1.00; M. Mitchell. $2.00; R. J. Burton, $1.00; D. C. Riley, $1.00; E. L. Magers. $1.00. S. Wilson.' $.100; E. Reeves, $3.00; H. Covington, $4.00; H. Torry. $4.00; Leroy Nicholas, $2.00; L. Pope, $2.00; R. Jones, $3.00; A. Bosage, $10.00; Boritz. $3.00; J. Wheat, $1.00; V. Key, $2.00; C. Pascholl, $2.00; J. Branon, $3.00; D, L. WillUms, $4.00; E. Nesse, $1.00; T. Aldreth, $3.00; J. Wise, $1.00; A. Winkle, $4.00; J. Caylor, $4.00; Roberts, $4.00; F. Criflfis, $1.00; J. F. Gersey, $1.00; F. Lumpas, $10.00; S. Pagan. $.10.00; R. Geyer, $3.00; Leo Gilliken, $2.00: G. L. McDaniel. $2.00; G. L. Edwards, $4.00; D. L. Dexton,$1.00; H. W. Lupton. $2.00; V. Copeland, $4.00. NEW YORK SS JUDITH R. Toomey. $4.00. SS GOODHUE G. W. Meaney, $2.00; J. Pardo, $1.00; T. C. Rigby, $1.00; G. Jacobs, $1.00; A. Meshefski, $1.00; G. Wladislaw, $1.00; J. Ruiz. $1.00; A. Buchenhomer. $3.00; R. Scherffius $2.00; M. G. Bar­ ton, $2.00; E. Jacobs, $1.00; O. G. W. Pederson, $2.00; R. U. Cox, $1.00; R. P. Graves, $2.00; E. Dawkins, $2.00; H. Wheat, $1,00; O. L. Petitfils, $3,00; F .E. D'Amato, $3.00; G. H. Roy, $3.00; A. R. Baker, $1.00; J. Spahn. $3.00; A. J. rowne, $1.00; J. L. Eakin. $1.00; H. E. Rice, $1.00; E. DeBautte, $1.00; P. White, $2.00; A. Williams, $1.00; J. Santaana, $2.00. SS BOLIVAR C. H. Thabpe, $3.00; T. De La Reguera, $1.00. SS H. LONGFELLOW S. Smith, $2.00; J. C. Mikronis, $2.00; W. Worm. $2.00; G. T. WorreL $2,00; A. G. McRae, $1.00; B. L. Miller. $1.00; F. D. Gosse, $1.00; W. T. Roche, $2.00; W. D. Adair. $2.00; H. Zapaldwski. $3.00; L. Lee. Jr., $2.00; R. Gorju, $1.00; J. P. Smith. $3.00; W. H. Banks, $3J>0; E. L. Walker, $4.00; C. Svensson, $2.00; C. E. Roney, $4.00; fl. DeBerry, $2.00; H. S. Thomas. $2.00; B. Nicholas, $1.00; J. N. Holltnger, $2.00; R. F. Schero, $2.00; J. Hurdle, $2.00; S. Henry .$2.00; S. Haywood, $2.00; F. Lynum, $2.00. SS JANEWAV H. Sitkowski, $1.00; D. J. Neijl, $2.00; A. JhHg, $2.00: N. Bigney, $3.00; C. LaRosa, $2.00; J. Fernandez, $1.00; A. Sanchez, $1.00; W. A. Craven, $1.00; H. Hornreich, $2.00; W. Mrozinskl, $2.00; A. Sarg, $2.00; M. J. Noulis, $2.00; J. Hals. $2.00; M. Kopenhagen. $1.00; J. A. Costello, $1.00;. S. Huren. $2.00; A. Jensen $.2.00; N. E. W. Larson, $2.00; J. H. M^allls, $2.00. SS KATHRVN P. G. Gonzales, $1.00. SS JEAN LAFITTE W. J. Schmutz, $1.00; G. E. Camp­ bell, $1.00; E. H. Germer, $1.00; F. Wm. Winkles, $1.00; J. W. McKlnnoh, $2.00; D. Newell, $2.00; C. Jackson. $2.00; S. Ruzyski, $5.00; G. W. E. Flood, $2.00; J. T. Patton, $2.00; J. Petkac, $2.00; V. M. Detomasso, $2.00; 6. M. Guarino, $2.00; J. Mehalov, $2.00; J. J. O'Donnell, $1.00. SS YORK A. E. Buck, $1.00; E. Read. $2.00; S. J. Convertino, $2.00; H. A. Gauntleff, $1.00. SS GADSDEN N. Sepe. $3.00. PERSONALS BILL "RED" JACKSON Get in touch with Mrs. Shirley Wessel, Seamen's Church Insti­ tute, 25 South Street, New York City. ^ t. JULIO CALDERON VIVAS Get in touch with Mi-s. Eduvigis Montanez, c/o Gerardo Mendez, Jr., Abogardo Notario, Fajardo, Puerto Rico. J, HAROLD NELSON There is an important letter for you in the New York Hall Baggage Room. 4. 4 t WILLIAM E. PORTER Get in touch with your mother, Mrs. John Plumby, 203 Wash­ ington Street, Steubenville, Ohio. 4 4 JUAN RIOS Get in touch with Joseph Volpian at Headquarters, 51 Beaver St., New York 4, N. Y. an average of over 200 hours per Give ^Em A Hand man for the 40-day trip to every man in the Stewards Department. NEW YORK—A little coopera­ Much credit for this is due* to tion goes a lot farther than bull­ a fine job done by the Stewards dozing and browbeating in a lot of cases, especially within the Department delegate. SIU. Brother Cannon, Engine Dele­ gate, had a particularly tough job It seems like a trivial thing to of separating the wheat from the mention but, unfortunately, the chaff, but he did a fine job in actions of a few super-duper the matter of Engineers doing militants within the Union ranks NORMAN^{Ozzle) 0'KRAY_ las caused many permitmen a "Your dad is much better. . unlicensed work. He stuck right with it until lot of difficulties. Please write. Sorry my letters My beef is against those mem-!didn't reach you. My phone num­ every detail had been ironed out and paid. The Deck delegate bers who delight in needling the^ ber is now PLymouth 523Wlr younger permitmen and keep Dorothy (sister)." was also on the ball. At the payoff numerous in­ them in a state of fear by threat­ % X X stances came to light where the ening them with "I'll see that MICHAEL P. MASEK Purser had either copied over­ your permit is lifted." Your mother has not had word time wrong or failed to include That is not the way to make from you since you left home it in the copy the payroll was good Union men out of these and asks that you write to her. made from. Youngsters. Education and coop­ 4, -t, This necessitated the making of eration is^ the answer. Tteach MARVIN or B. M. MURPH many vouchers, so when all had them to interpret and appreciate You are asked to contact Hazel been paid off and half of the the SIU constitution and con­ Murph, 104 N. Poplos Street,^ crew had gone ashore, some one tracts and they'll thank you for Kannapolis, N.D. came up with "No breakfast in itXXX the Port of Philadelphia Decem­ MAKE FOR BROTHERHOOD QUINN DARMODY ber 6th." How much pleasanter and wis­ H. C. Vinton asks you to, get No one had put in for it but er it is to help and teach these in touch with him at the Hbge the company representative, youngsters the facts than to Building, Seattle 4, Washington. when shown that the galley XXX make them fear and hate you. range was out of order at that The phrase "Brotherhood of the JOHN (Red) WALLING time, ordered it paid for all of Sea" still means just that. You are asked to contact the the unlicensed personnel. Seamen's Church Institute, 25 Almost every permitman is South Street, New York. The Master groaned and asked willing and anxious to learn if me if I was going to require him XXX you will but extend a helping to make out 29 more vouchers. ALBERT SKONBER6 I told him, "No", I would at­ hand. Remember, they make Dorothy D. Skonberg wishes tend to that myseli and at the good Union men and will be of you to reach her at 122 West request of the crew members great assistance if and when a Fourth Street, New York 6, N.Y. that were still on board, I strike comes. XXX .• '> They've been of considerable AL WHEELER handed the Master an official Union receipt for $31.45 Log help to us in our organizing ef­ Get in touch with Ray BergDonation, which he promptly forts and they are the future eron, Arrigoni Hotel, Middletown, leaders and organizers-of this Connecticut. paid. The payoff was mutually satis­ Union. You can mold them into t ft t CONSTANTINOS LEON factory to the crew and Com­ good Union men or break them. At the payoffs if is not the NICOLAIDOU pany, and I am satisfied We will have no more trouble on the permitman who performs, it's the Get in touch with your sister Coral Sea from misunderstanding super-duper militant. • Matina Nicolaidou, Pavlou Melai Ir, Caxl (Red) Street No. 5, Volo, Greece. 0 of the agreement. �''Vl " "' " -•.•-'"•••• "• -.-^v"''" Friday, March S, 1948 THE S E A F A R E R S LO G Pasre Fi^n Unclaimed Wages 21.46 Morrell, Ernest Mofrell, K .94 ... 1.78 Morris, Albert A Morris, Charles W 64.68 Morris, Chester Reed ... :22..48 Morris, Clyde W.. Ji-, ... 105 Morris, David L 3.26 Morris, David R .45 Morris, E. L 8.39 Morris, Harvey W 30.98 Morris, J. E 12.87 Morris, L. A 1.98 Morris, Leroy 17.21 Morris, Peter D 18.80 -Morris, Purdom A .. 9.43 •Morris, R. D .91 -Morris, William J 2.23 Morrisey, Tohn T. - 3.20 Morrison, Israel M 2.06 Morrison, Jefferson 15.40 5.60 Naklicki, Frank • Morrison, K 11.86 Muir,, Hi Hallowicz, L. J. Mulars, Frank A 12.52 Morrison, Raymond W. 1.87 Nangle, Charles Mulberry, HaiTy Jr 9.88 Morrison,, Vernon M. 8.40 Nangle, John G. Mulholland, Robert 23.94 Morrissey, Francis J. 2.97 Narbaez, Manuel R. Mullen, Bernard J 21.46 Morrissey, Thomas P. 12.57 Nash, Ferrell Gene Mullen,, Edward J 1.42 .JVIorrow, J 9.02 Nash, Frederick J. Mullen, James N 14.46 •Morse,, Anthone W. 29.95 Nason, Alfred Mullen, John 2.75 Morse, Howard . 16.33 .... 7.04 Nason, Deward Morse, P. M 4.16 Mulley, James ... 6.91 Nassar, Mohammed Mulligan, Donald F Morsette, Leo M 1.79 Natale, Alfredo .... 3.28 Mulligan, L. V Mortenson, Gus 1.72 Natale, Ferdinaro L Mullikin,, Jackie L 11.18 Morton, David C. Jr .80 Naters, Fred C MuUin,, Alfred M 5.76 Morvay, Andrew John 54.30 Naugle, John G Mullins, Thomas J 4.43 Mosedale, R. J 2.54 Naulty, Emmett, Jr Mully, J 4.62 Mosher, Albert 21.24 Nauman, George, Jr Multer, Marcus 14.46 Mosher,, William F. 27.29 Navarro, Robert Multhaupt, Kenneth 10.74 Moskowitz, Myron M. 28.58 3.24 Naylor, Edwin L Mosongsong, Joaquin .67 Mumford, Harry J Munck, Axel S. ^ 1.78 Newl, Alfred Moss, Charles D .89 Neal, Charles F Muncy, George .P 36.25 •S^otes, Louis J .74 Neal, G Munday, David E. 16.10 Metier, W 2.47 Neal, Herbert J Mundos, Charles 11.03 Motley, Joseph Fuller ... .30 Newl, Howard Munday, Joe Junor 94 Moulton, Arthur E 8.96 95.18 Nealon, J. P Mount, Donald L 10.89 Munday, Jos. P. H Munday, Munrow R 4.73 Neatherlin, George R Mouring,, James F .72 Near, Eugene W Munice, H 4.21 Mouton, O'Rell P 17.14 Neevlep. F. T Muni, Joseph 11.61 Mowatt, Byron G. 15.20. Nehlhaff, Wilmer Munea, Leonardo Jr 46 Mowen, Chas. C 4.90 Neibauer, Thomas F Munnerlyn, Chas. "J 8.78 Mracko, Frank Stephen .. , 150.00 Neill, Luther D Danstuart 29.62 Mueller,, Ralph A 3206 , Harry J 23.16 Neisler, Robert Hoke Murchie, Norman John .... 21.15 Neitzel, John Geo Murchison, Sterling 14.22 Nelson, A I'Mmdo, R 2.89 Nelson, A. C Murelle, Thomas 3.34 Nelson, Arthur S Murphy, Carmelo 105.92 Nelson, Burnell . BALTIMORE 14 North Coy St. Murphy, David V 17.64 Nelson, Carl J., Jr William Rentz, Agent Calvert 4539 Murphy, Earl B. ...f. 11.88 Nelson, Charles A BOSTON 276 State St. Murphy, Edward J 17.19 Nelson, Charles F "Walter Siekmann, Agent Bowdoin 4455 Murphy, Goldman ' .95 Nelson, Charles 8 - GALVESTON 305Vi—23rd St. .33 Nelson, Clifton -.Koith'Alsop, Agent Phone 2-5448 Murphy, Herman Clinton - MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St- Murphy, James K 1.04 Nelson, ^Idred E Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 Murphy, John J. ... . 4.20 Nelson,, Harry G NEW ORLEANS 339 Chartrea St. Nelson, John A Murphy, Maximo . .: 3.22 • E. Sheppard, Agent, Magnolia 6112-6113 02 Nelson, John P NEW YORK 61 Beaver St. Murphy, Michael J Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 Murphy, Reter 2.11 Nelson, Monteiro NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Murphy, Thomas A 1.14 Nelson, Robert E Ben Reea, Agent Phone 4-1083 Murphy, W 17.82 Nelson, Robert M PHILADELPHIA 9 South 7th St. Neman, H. P. E Murphy, Walter 17.02 Lloyd Gardner, Agent LOmhard 3-7651 Nemer, John G. Murphy, William B 9.64 SAN FRANCISCO 105 Market St. Steve Cardullo, Agent Do.uglas 2-6475 Murphy, William E 35.43 Nesky, Steve SAN JUAN, P.R 262 Ponce de Leon Murranka, Henry Martin.. 14.02 Ness, Leonard P Sal Colls, Agent San Juan 2-599C Murray, Chevalier C 9.44 Ness, Orville A SAVANNAH 220 E«»t Bay St. Ne-s-se, Ole Pedersen Murray, Francis 118.63 Charles Starling. Agent Phone 3-1728 3.17 Nettleton, Charles W TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklm St. Murray, Francis Claude Simmons, Agent Phone M-1323 Murray, John C 80 Neuing, Robert lyiurray, John T. 27.48 Neuklis, A Murray, Joseph B 27.64 Neveille-Neil, George V HONOLULU .18 Merchant St. Murray, Paul A 1.34 Neville, Arthur L Phone 68777 Murree, Charles F.* 91 Neville, Dennie RORTLAND til . W. Bumsida St. 6.16 Newak, Joseph J 'Beacon 4336 Murray, John Robert RICHMOND, Calif 257 5th St. Muscatto, Charles A 2.11 Newberry, Herbert C Phone 2599 Muschong, Edward 16.42 Newbert, Joel T SAN FRANCISCO .... 106 Market St. 14.52 Newman, Arthur W Douglas 25475 Muskat, Edward 27.74 Newman, Cyx'il A SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. Musselman, Donald E 11.34 Newman, Irving Main 0290 Mussolini, Louis WILMINGTON ......440 Avaton Blvd. Mustakas, G 1.48 Newman, Robert E Terminal 4-3131 9.88 Newton, C Musto,, Brien A. 38.68 Newton, Clarence Osborne Muszynski, John N Mutschler, Albert 13.07 Newton, Wm. P., Jr. {BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. Myers, Buford R 36.70 Nicholas,, Antonio Cleveland 7391 Myers, Leonard 4.56 Nicholis, Harry E CHICAGO 24 W. Superior Ave. 20.65 Nick, Jules T., Jr Myers, Raymond C Superior 6176 1.87 Nickel, WilUam CLEVELAND 2602 Carroll St. Myers, William Main 0147 Mylonas, Peter 3.94 Nicies, Paul DETROIT 1038 Third St, Myric, Edward Earl 2.68 Nickols, Harry L., Jr Cadillac-6867 Nickolson, Eugene W N «ULUTH ^831 W. Michigan St. 44.39 Nickolson, Raymond H Melrose 4110 Naab, Chas. C 4.97 Nidiffer, Jan\es C TOLEDO 618 Summit St. Naasik, John GarSeld 2112 Nabors, Buford G. 14.67 Niealing, Robert C Naes, Sylvan 0 30 Niedt, Norman A Nagle, J, 1.16 Nielsen, Aase J. .69 Nielsen, Eugene E MONTREAL ... ...1440 Bleury St. Nagle, Joseph W. 55.55 Nielsen, Robert E VICTOlftlA B.C. ... .602 Bouthlon St. Nahas, Alexander ....: Garden 8331 Naimo, James S. 2.06 Nielson, Charles VANCOUVER ...... -.188 Hamilton St. Naish, Donald R. .87 Nielson," Niels PacUic 7S2.4 Nielson,, Walter Charles..., Nakis, Menelaus P. Oakley, Ford J ^ 2.05 dakley, Oliver P 22.52 Oates, Francis 133.39 Obar, Robert 7.58 O'Briant, Barry W 3.74 O'Brien, Daniel C 13.99 O'Brien, Francis 0 5.89 O'Brien, J l.lQ O'Brien, J 5.64 O'Brien, P. D 89.29 O'Brien, Timathy C 8.39 O'Brien, " Wm 20.62 O'Brien, W 3.76 O'Callaghan, M 24.98 O'Connor, George 29.41 O'Connor, James T -8.32 O'Connor, William M 1.00 O'Day, Edward " 33.81 Odgurski, E 4.96 Odle, Frederick E ,45 12,17 3.74 Ociom, Claude 16.56 1.38 Odom, George E 12.87 .2.23 Odom, J. L 17.70 O'Donnell, James 9.47 .99 O'Donnell, John , 2.05 .53 O'Donnell, Patrick J '5.99 24.44 O'Donnell, Wm. L 7.72 48.00 O'Dowd, Geo. M 121.26 3.40 Oftenbeck, Rudolph 1.52 2.23 Ogg, Duane 4.69 .69 Ogonouski, S 19.59 4.20 O'Hara, Earl . .04 10,34 O'Hara, Wiluam 1 ; 9.24 .99 O'Hare, James J .59 5.15 O'Hearn, James J 19.74 4.66 Ohlebowski, Stezepan •2.23 1.04 O'Keefe, Joseph James ... ,3.06 2.69 joiaquible, Alfonso .. . 7.58 1-32 Qiden, Thomas .. 1^8.53 2.97 .Oldham, H. J .. , 2.82 28.33 ,01ds, John P - 3.86 4.22 O'Leary, Daniel J. ... .. 9.38 11.18 Olihonik, Anthony R. .. 15.77 120.62 Oliver, Basil R .59 3.56 Oliver, Edward 56.98 2.23 Oliver, Edward H 2,38 6.54 Oliver, Ralph D 18.06 4.56 Oliver, Richard E 5.14 4.28 Oliver, Roger M 47;11 20.64 Olivie, E. J .... 4:oo 18.26 Olivier, Benjamin P. 33 7.09 Oiler, Ernest 234 64.35 Oiler, Juan .... 839 5.19 Olman, Karl ... 322 1.44 Olmstead, Barry .... .J3.25 21.26 Olmstead, George S ... 5.59 14.46 1 Olmstead, Robert ... 11.23 89 |01ofson, Edmund C. 19.28 12.73 |01sen, Charles ... 538 4.92 .Olsen, Hans ... 1236 1Q.26 jOlsen, John A ... .86 2.47 Olsin, Alf O ... 12.92 14.92 Olson, Carlton L ... 3.56 2.34 Olson, Edwin J ... 831 12.77 Olson, Ernest A ... 9.40 5.55 Olson, Oscar .20 1.77 Olson, Richard M ... 10.94 02 Olson, William David ...... ;5.35 13.15 Olson, William L .. .9.27 11.52 Olston, R . 1.58 4.00 O'Malley, L. B. ... 2.88 21.46 O'Malley, Thomas .01 8.53! O'Mara, Eugene ................ 11.37 Mississippi Steamship Company 501 HIBERNIA BLD6., NEW ORLEANS, LA. The following is a list of unclaimed wages and Federal Old Age Benefit over-deductions^now l>dng ^id by the Mississippi Steamship Ocnnpany covering the period up to December 31, 1046. '' Men due money should call or write the company office, 501 Hibernia Bldg., New Orleans, La. All claims should be addressed to Mr. Ellerbusch and include full name. Social Security number, Z number, rating, date and place of birth and the address to which the money is to be sent. SlU HALLS SIU, A&G District SUP § Gt. Lakes.District Canadian District 5.43 Nieves, Francisco 1.87 Nihoff, Archibald 15.12 Nikonowiez, Walter 11.58 Nilsson, Stig, A 12.12 Nimtz, Wesley A 3.73 Ninnes, Frank W., Jr. .. 5.83 Nixon, Kenneth .65 Noah, Robert D .77 Noah, Wilbur 18.16 Noble, Albert 1.75 Noble, Harold R 9.11 Noe, Raymond G 5.04 Noel, Harold L 3.16 Nogas, Edmund 13.99 Nolan, E 10.26 Nolan, Floyd C 2.52 Nolan, James 7.33 Nolan, Robert 6.56 Nolan, William V 19.42 Noone, Thomas F 79 Nordahl, Arthur 155.19 Nordell, James L 46 Nordlund, Clifford L . 6.00 Nordstrom, Johan E 24.27 Norek, John P 11.34 Noren, Donald R 5.94 Norgard, Johannes T 59 Norgren, Richard H 8.26 Norholm, Erik P 4.51 Norman, Anton 15.29 Norris, Herbert C 1.98 Norris, John D 4.39 Norris, Maurice M .45 -NoiTis,, Robert J 1.96 Norris, Roy 1 1.04 Northrop, Robert H. Jr .95 Norton, Bennie S 4.13 Norton, Francis E .79 Noto, Rosario 12.39 Novoes, D. V 5.51 Novak, Clarence J 63 Novak, Frank J 1.65 Nowak, Felix W 61.27 Nowicki, Bronislaw 20.53 Noyes, Carlos T. E 1.74 Nunes, Ernest 10.74 Nunez, G 94 Nunez, J 2.53 Nunn Wellington C ,45 Nunn, William H 16.39 Nunnelley, Luther 1.04 Nycz, Alex J O 10.81 16.16 Oak, A 3.73 2.06 69 12.12 10.74 The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ 1.37 farers International Uhion is available to all members who Wsh 2.97 tn have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment: of 36.06 their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to hjive 9.16 the LOG sent to you each week addi-ess cards are on hand at eVery 35.90 SIU branch for this purpose. 36.66 However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SlU 1.79 h^l, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the L^, 11.86 which you can fill out, detach and send to- SEAFARERS LOG, 51 01 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. 18.82 1.98 PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION r 12.77 ^ 17.72 To the Editor: 2.47 I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to tlie 16.36 address below: 5.90 3.28 5.13 Name 5.13 2.28 Street Address 37 5.53 City State 11.38 .89 Signed 1.38 5.50 fiook No. 1.98 \25.60 Natiee To All SIU Members I �Page Sixteen TH E SE AF ARJ^RS £o C WHAT ttWWK.,. --ifel QUESTION: Beginning on March 10 and continuing tlirough April 10, the membership of the Atlantic and Gulf District, SIU, will be yoting on a Referendum Ballot proposed by the recently-concluded Agents Conference. The four propo­ sitions are as follows: 1. A $10.00 strike assessment to be known as the 1948 $10.00 Strike Assessment. 2. A $10.00 build­ ing assessment to be known as the 1948 $10.00 Building Assess­ Friday, March S, i^f -'-, /py-'••V--P- ment. 3. An amendment to the Shipping Rules prohibiting shipboard promotions, except in cases of extreme emergency. Violators of this rule to be fined no less than $25.00 for such offense. 4. Another amendment to the Shipping Rules making it an offense for Wipers and Ordinary Seamen who fail to put in the two hours time allotted for cleaning the crew's quarters. Each infraction of this rule to be punishable by at least a $10.00 fine. What is your opinion of these proposals? 'M GEORGE REGISTER. Carpenter: One thing the Conference rec­ ommended. that I'm for 100 per­ cent. is those two assessments. So far as the building assessment is concerned, if it doesn't turn eul to be enough we ought to have another. I'm in favor of lhat strike assessment. loo. We've got to be prepared for anything lhat may happen this year. Plenty can happen, loo. 1 read all the Conference reports in the LOG and heard them in the meeting. They give a good picture of the SIU as it is now end, to my way of thinking, lay down exactly the right policy for next year. W. SCUDDER. Bosun: To my mind the two assess­ ments recommended are sound and will be stabilizing forces. Management is trying to subdue all unions through the TaftHartley Act. We need more solidarity and strength than ever before. Whenever we own a building. I own it, you own it, every member owns it. That gives us strength just a: a strike fund does. Sometimes Imildings can be made to pay for them­ selves. These are crucial times. We all should take pains to un­ derstand our position under the T-H Law and other political deals, and act accordingly. P. CHEKLIN, Wiper: I like these assessments fine. The strike assessment will give us that power we must have these days if things go the way they look like they're going. A big strike fund is pure strength. I think we need to own our own Halls everywhere we can, too. In some ports we are now in bad buildings. The best thing to do is buy buildings, then we are protected. Maybe we can help ourselves in some ports by own­ ing buildings and rent^g parts of them, but I don't know about that. It looked to me like the Agents Conference was a big success. LEON REYNOLDS, Br,; WM. H. RHONE, Ch. Steward: S. SELTZER, Ass't Electrician: I'm in favor of buying Halls The membership should vote Both assessments sound okay where necessary and where the j^e strike assessment and for to me and I'm going to vote for membership is of sufficient num­ the building assessment too. It them. I do think, however, that bers to warrant it. We don't jis obvious that the strike fund any money not used for a strike need to bui^ theih in the little I is necessary to strengthen the in 1948 should go into a general ports, but all of our big ports Union's position. We need the strike fund for possible use at should have SlU-owned Halls. some future time. Buying build­ On shipboard promotions: Some- new buildings too, because we ings is a good idea because it Simes you get a man aboard who are a clean Union and should have will give vs a sense of financial iS' incompetent and needs to be clean quarters everywhere. The security as well as giving us a seplaced, but the Steward, under Conference was right on ship­ voice in the community as prop­ the new set-up, would not be board promotions, too. All rat­ erty owners and taxpayers. I illowed to replace him with an­ ings should be shipped from don't like the third point about other crewmember. As for the Union Halls except in real emer­ shipboard promotions because a ctrlke assessment, I'll always be gencies. But I don't think man aboard ship is a good Union in--favor of a bis strike fund-~ Wipers and OS alone should man and should be promoted if it's the same as life insurance. have td clean foc'sles. i he shows he can do the work. R. E. INGRAM, OUer: ORVILLE PAYNE, Ch. Steward: The Agents Conference did a We need plenty of money for good job. The policies they possible future strikes and the recommended were the right best way to get that money is ones for the SIU's future. Take by assessing the membership. the strike assessment they Every dollar we get now will be recommended. That's a good a big help in the event the shipidea. We may have to take some ' owners want to play rough. And real action to combat the Taft- 11 like the idea of buying Halls Hartley Law. The assessment is in various ports. Why should we insurance that we will be able pay money to make some land­ to fight the operators. We just lord rich? We can buy Halls pay the premiums. The build­ [and save money in the long run. ing assessment is a good idea too. jl don't like the fourth part of Everybody knows we need new i the referendum, however, bebuildings in some ports. We I cause Wipers and Ordinaries need Halls with room in them should receive cooperation from for better recreation facilities the rest of the crewmembers in than we have some places. this work. JOE EKLAND, Oiler: ROBERT PETERS, Oiler: I'm for both assessments 100 If we don't put money into the percent. We need that money in strike fund, we won't have the strike fund. When our eontracts are up this year, the real money enough to wage a- long test of the Taft-Hartley Law will strike. Our last two strikes were come. As long as we are work­ short—the next one maybe dif­ ing and have the money, we ferent. I've never heard anyone should sock it away. If a strike complain of having money' la should last any length of time, the bank, and that's just what we may find ourselves bankrupt. this is. There is no doubt that As for buying our own Halls, the Union is here to stay, so we I've always been in favor of that. might as well buy our Halls and Let's be sure they are good settle down. It's cheaper iii the buildings and are big enough for long run and the buildings will expansion. Each one should be then be ours. A good place for big enough so we can hold our us to start is right here in New meetings at home instead of York. A bigger New York H^ is; definitely needed. • • -hifiiS" xentingi � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1939-1949 Description An account of the resource Volumes I-XI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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Title A name given to the resource March 5, 1948 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. X, No. 10 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SIU PREPARES QUIZ FORM TO AID ALIENS MEMBERSHIP APPROVAL SEEN FOR RESOLUTIONS ON REFERENDUM BALLOT NOTE TO BIG-HEARTED CONGRESSMEN:BRITISH BUILD SHIPS AT A FAST RATE NEW BOOK ON STRIKE STRATEGY SCHEDULED FOR EARLY PUBLICATION WILDCAT ACTION IN FOREIGN PORTS BOOMERANGS ON ALL OF MEMBERSHIP RETROACTIVE PAY DIRECTORY BRITISH ADDING TO THEIR FLEET AT FAST PACE PLENTY OF ACTIVITY IN BALTIMORE HALL KEEP GEAR HANDY IN PORT BOSTON AND STAY NEAR DISPATCHER''S DESK SAN FRANCISO SHIPPING SLOWS BUT JOBS ARE STILL AVAILABLE SHIPPING RESUMES IN CHIAGO SAND BOAL NEGOTIATIONS OPENED PHILLY LOOKING HIGH AND LOW FOR NEW HALL PUERTO RICO IS STILL WAITING FOR SUGAR TO GET GOING SEAFARERS GREAT LAKES DISRICT NEEDS VOLUTEER ORAGANIZERS TO COMPLETE DRIVE BALTIMORE SHIPPING HAS RELAPSE ALIEN SEAMEN STILL GETTING RUNAROUND NEW YORK ON SHIPPING UPGRADES;ROBIN DONCASTER RETURNS TO SIU LAKES ICE CRACKING;SEASON TO START SOON MC BARRED FROM SELLING ABROAD NEW IMMIGRATIION SERVICE ON GREAT LAKES STEWARD'S SICK-BED VIGIL SPEEDS BROTHERS RECOVERY WEATHER'WAR'EMBROILS SEAMEN SEAFARER BALLPLAYER IS PUT TO CLINCH BALTIMORE BERTH Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 03/05/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/6f5e1702a390b01b34d411d66a477fbc.PDF 28bd55e9ca472536265abaf7ba2bb024 PDF Text Text ^mmgammgBSpw^^^SSBSnKBSIKKSSBISsS^ • -.V' -UM Official Or^an of the Seafarers International Union of North America ' • .V . 1 v '-- v - • ' VVOL. X NEW YORK, N. Y„ FRIDAY. MARCH 12, 1348 No. 11 SIU WINS WAGE INCREASES New FreigM Scales— Ami Old Pay I r, /AV ' Deparlmenl and Rating Old Scale Amounl of Increase New Scale bECK DEPARTMENT Bosun .' — Carpenter -[; Storekeeper I A.B. Maintenance j' Quartermaster ; Able Seaman Ordinary Seaman $228.17 228.17 219.82 208.69 191.99 191.99 166.95 $32.27 14.37 13.85 13.15 18.02 18.02 10.52 $260,44 242.54 233.67 221.84210.01 210.01 177.47 20.63 15.95 16.13 14.37 16.62 14.37 13.85 14.37 13.32 12.45 13.69 12.45 12.45 11.75 12.27 348.43 269.16 272.12 242.54 280.40 242.54 233.67 242.54 224.79 210.01 231.01 210.01 210.01 196.18 207.05 ^ ENGINE DEPARTMENT Chief Electrician 327.78 Assistant Electrician 253.21 Unlicensed Jr. Eng.-Day .... 255.99 •> Unlicensed Jr. Eng.-Watch .228.17 Plumber Machinist 263.78 Deck Engineer 228.17 Storekeeper 219.82 Engine Utility .-. 228.17 Evaporator Maintenance .... 211.47 Oiler 197.56 Oiler-Diesel 217.32 Watertender 197.56 Fireman Water (FM-WT) .... 197.56 Fireman 186.43 Wiper ; 194.78 Refrigerating Eng. (when only 1 carried) 299.95 Refrigerating Eng's. (when 3 carried) Chief 299.95 1st Asst, 264.34 2nd Asst 243.19 STEWARDS DEPARTMENT Chief Steward Chief C:ook Night Cook & Baker .......... Second Cook Assistant Cook Messman ; ' • Utilityman 244.86 228.17 228.17 205.91 194.78 166.95 166.95 - 18.90 318.85 18.90 16.65 15.32 318.85 280.99 258.51 20.89 14.37 14.37 12.97 12.27 10.52 10.52 . 265.75 242.54 242.34 218.88 207.05 177.47 177.47 Hikes Of 6.3—14.2 Pertent Giving Seafarers Thewghest Scaies fn Maritime OkayedBy Membership NEW YORK, March 10—^Another victory for the Seafarers Internation­ al Union, Atlantic and Gulf District, was chalked up today when five steam­ ship companies agreed to the Union*s wage increase requests. The pay hikes range frpm $10.52 per month for Ordinary Seamen, Messmen and Utilitymen, to $32.27 for Bosuns. Other ratings also received boosts, and the percen­ tage increases run from 6.3 percent to 14.2 percent. The overtime rate waa( revised upward, and men earning less than $223.23 per month will receive $1,125 per hour, while those earning $223.23 or more per month will be paid, at the rate of $1.41 per hour. The companies with which the agreements were reached are A, H. Bull ^.Steamship Company (Baltimore Insular Line); Alcoa Steamship Company, Inc.; Smith and John­ son Steamship Corporation; and South Atlantic Steamship Line. A separate agreement was ne­ gotiated with Seatrains. The membership of the A&G District j District, assembled in regular Heavy Voting Marks Start Of Referendum Balloting Seafarers in all Atlantic and Gulf Branches lined up at the ballot boxes on Wednes1 .11- i? 1 .whelmmgly day, March 10, to start voting on the four resolutions recommended by the Agents Conference. The • •AI_ • 1 OTTT x 1 xi» *x seriousness with which SIU members took the sitnation was indicated by the heavy voting which was reported from all ports. The threat POsed the anti-labor Taft-Hartley law, and the feeling that to accept the new- scale, and since the rates are only effective for the companies HHniGd flbovG, instructed tlie Ne* gotiating committee to present the increases to aii companies ,„r .he siu was composed of Paui Haii, the shipowners will try to break* ^—;—; 7"; 77— J. P. Shuler, Robert Mattliews, the Union by x'efusing to recog­ ency; and, 4. A provision making Lindsey Williams, Joe Algina, for Wipers and"and Ray White. ' ' nize the Hiring Hall makes it it mandatory certain that as many Seafarers Ordinary Seamen to clean the The complete text of the ComOVERTIME RATE as possible will mark their bal- crew's quarters in the time al­ (Continued on. Page 5) .065 1.125 ots in the periSff ending April lotted for such tasks. 1.06 There is little doubt that the .083 1.41 10. 1.325 operators, with the force of the , The overtime rale for unlicensed personnel receiving less The four propositions being law on their side, will attempt than $223.23 per month shall be $1,125 per hour. All raiings voted on are: 1. A $10.00 Strike to dump the Hiring Hall and Ro­ There is little doubt that receiving $223.23 or more per month, the overtime rate shall be Assessment; 2. A $10.00 Build­ tary Shipping so as to be able the Bosses will attempt to ing Assessment; 3. Provision bar­ $1.41 per hour. ring promotions aboard ship ex­ to hire men wherever they use the Taft-Hartley law to All increases elective March 10, 1948. cept in cases of extreme emerg­ please. This would, if success­ torpedo unions whenever ful, be the death-knell of the contracts come up for rene­ seamen's movement since the gotiation. The T-H law gives keystone of the SIU is in the them a perfect chance to try democratic Hiring Hall. to break unions, and in Only a strong organization, campaign they will have the backed up by a large strike fund, active assistance of the bur­ NEW YORK—Another devel­ The contract contains provi­ hews, J. P. Shuler, and Ray will be able to wage a fight eaucrats. opment of major importance in sions which are standard in all White and Joe Algina. against the, union-busters. And For that reason this orgamthe SIU tinker drive took place SIU tanker agreements, and Signing this new company that's why the members of the lation must be prepeired for this week, when the Federal which are the tops in the in­ gave added momentum to the SIU are lining up to cast their any possible strike action. In Mdtorship Corporation signed a dustry. Wages and conditions far SIU tanker organizing campaign. votes in favor of the resolution. line with this, the Union will standard Seafarers tanker con­ exceed those prevailing on un­ Recently two other companies issue a new pamphlet.^ SIX TO GO tract. The announcement of the organized ships or on tankers were signed, and acquisition of "Strikes and Strike Stratsigning was made by Lindsey contracted to other unions. the Federal Motorship Corpora­ Another measure on the bal­ egy," which will be available lot is for a building assessment Williams, Director of Organiza­ tion m^de it three in a row in which would allow the Union for distribution in the near NEW YORK HO tion. future. to purchase buildings in New First ship crewed under the Headquarters for the company as many weeks. Until then, however, all new agreement was the SB Mo- is New York City, and the fleet members of the Union are Other tanker companies are in York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, soild, which shipped a full crew will be operated mainly from the process of being organized, Savannah, Galveston," and San urged to read the text of Juan; ports where the SIU rents the pamphlet, which appears in Savannah. As other vessels east coast ports. are put into operation, crews The Union Negotiating Com­ and details will be printed in quarters. in this week's LOG. starting will be assigned right off the mittee consisted of Brother Wil­ the LOG as soon as it is prac­ It has been proven that buy- on page 3. liams, 'Paul Hall, Robert Matt­ ticable to do so. shipping lists. . ; ,v • (Continued on Page i) •• - • ' • • • V- •••V New Strike Pamphlet Seafarers' Tanker Drive Reiis On ...... ^ ,d Ssl^jr.ip-1 ^ ;r • �Page Two THE SH AF AREHS EO & Fridiiy, March 12, 1948 SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation-of Labor At n Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 PAUL HALL ------ Secretary-Treasurer Editorial Board J. p. SHULER LINDSEY WILLIAMS JOE ALGINA Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N.Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. George K; Novick, Editor 267 Real Unionism Pays Off The big news this week is that the Seafarers Inter­ national Union—Atlantic and Gulf District—^lias once again taken the lead in wage gains for merchant sramen. Without arbitration, and without the fuss and ballyhoo that jnarked the so-called negotiations of the National Maritime Union, CIO, this Union won increases for its membership ranging from 6.3 percent to 14.2 percent. But the final result is not the whole story. To realize what really happened, it is necessary to look behind the bare facts of the sto&y. The SIU is distinguished in the labor movement for three things. One is its strict adherence to honest trade union principles. Two is its umty of membership, and three is its willingness and proven ability to extend a helping hand to any honest union involved in.a beef. All these factors w^orked to force the shipowners to grant our just wage demands. The operators knew very well that they could not count on factions within the SIU to weaken the Union's drive for more take home pay to help equalize rising costs. They knew very well that on this point, as w^ell as on every other section of the SIU program, the membership acts as a united moveitxient, prepared to fight for its rights. Hospital Patients When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post­ card, giving your name and the number of your ward. Stolen Island Hospital Mea Now In The Marine Hospitals You can contact your Hos-' pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing limes: Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 5th and 6th floors,) Thursday— 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) And the shipowners also realized that when the chips are down, the Seafarers does not have to fight alone. These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospital^, Other unions in the AFL, as well as in the CIO, stand as reported by. the Port As^nts. These Brothers find time hanging ready to support the SIU in any beef. That was definitely heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer, them up by writing to them. proved in the 1946 General Strike and in the Isthmian NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL WM. H. HACKET Strike. M. V. MOBLEY LEROY CLARKE RUDOLPH SCHMIDT This is not the first time that the SIU has showed JOHN E. KENNAIR P. TAURASI DENNIS SAUNDERS R. STROM the way to other maritime unions. Since the Union was NORMAN A. CAMPBELL LUCIEN MARRERO FRANK MARTIN D. HERON first formed, the entire waterfront has come to expect E. BOWERS HARRY R. LEWIS X XX leadership in all maritime matters to come from the OLAF HERMANSON JOHN SCAEA BRIGHTON MARINE HOSP. Seafarers. w AYNE NAPIER A. J. STEPHENS W. CAREY WALTER. B, ORMAN GEORGE D. BRADY J.LEE Go down the list of beefs and in each one the SIU A. AMUNDSEN WALTER J, HANEY E. DELLAMANO sparked the movement that prevented the government LAURENCE A. HOLMES MARIANO MALESPIN R. HARRISON STANISLAUS LeBLANCE and/or the shipowners from forcing seamen to return to JAMES LEA J. NORRIS AARON C. McALPIN C. GALLANT the old days of semi-slavery. The Bonus Strike, the strug­ ERNEST M. LOOPER COY PAXTON JOSEPH DENNIS W.FEENEY ' gles against the WSA Medical Program, the WSA Com­ JAMES T. O'DONNELL J. MctJONOUGH t % % petency Card, and the Coast Guard Hearing Units, the CENTRAL MASON . FT. STANTON MAItfNE HOSP. H. FAZAKERLEY battle against the Wage Stabilization Board ^—all these ANTHONY M. LIPARI P. CASALINOUVO ; E. B. WRIGHT were initiated and carried through by the Seafarers In­ ABRAHAM A. SAMPSON T. BOGUS ARCH McGUIGAN K. WESTERGAARD Ji KLENOWICZ ternational Union. # R. S. LUFLIN T. EITSON JULIUS SUPINSKY However, while engaged in these activities, the Union J. McWHINNIE FRANK CIIAMBERLAYNE F. EERNANDES .still continued to safeguard and advance the wages and J. LIGHTFOOT H. ALLEN. conditions of the membership. X X. Hi MCDONALD. Members of the Seafdren STATEN ISLAND R. KING The seamen's movement in the United States has bene­ are>entitled to m weekly pay­ it % J. H. HOAR fitted from the work done by the unified membership of ment from the Union if they . BALTIMORE HOSPITAL C. GREEN the SIU. are laid up in a hoapitaL Be J. SLAMAN A; DURBANCA sure to get what is coming Ji ARCHISP; FRANKMANIS This wage increase is just another victory to be added to you: Notify the Union of McNEELY J, J. A'. CARROLL to the long line of uninterrupted wins gained by the your ward number so that A, JENSBY B; FRENSTAD I Union. As a single victory, it is magnificent, but as part there will.be no delay in your T: MCNICHOLAS P. D. CURTIS : ©f the overall picture, it adds to a record without parallel receiving the money due; you. J. PRATS L. J. vSWAN trj^e union history. G, FRESHWATER C. KING Haspitai Payments • • "'a • �Friday. March 12. 1941 Strikes Introduction The strike is the Union's most poweriul weapon. It is the full mobilization of every Union resourcemanpower and phjrsical apparatus—^to achieve basic objectives upon which the life of the Union, and the membership, depend. This mass display of economic strength may be regarded as the Union's "ace in the hole" against its enemies who (1) seek to deny its right to bargain for those who have designated it as their representative; (2) refuse to grant economic demands which the Union regards as essential to the decent living and welfare of its membership, and (3) intent generally on destroy­ ing the Union as the workers sple instrument of pro­ tection and security. Obviously, tlien, once the strike weapon is brought into play, no other phase of.Union activity has greater significance. Because of the tremendous Lnplications of the strike, it is a last resort measure. It is initiated only after all other means -of attaining Union objec­ tives are exhausted. The strike is the signal for an all-out fight. The strike is serious business. And to protect the intei-ests of the membership, it is the Union's duty to exercise every possible means of negotiation and arbitration—consistent with the preservation of its independence—before deciding on this course of action. The oldtime theoiy of "striking for strike's sake" is as dead as a doornail and is contrary to forward-look­ ing and intelligent unionism. It is the product of immature and irresponsible Union direction. Regardless of a final cmtcome, the conduct of a strike is costly, both to the Union whose financial resources are strained and to the membership, who suffer loss of wages and may have to eat into their personal savings to sustain them during the conflict. Trade union men quite often are subjected to many j- il;-' other hardships—even persecution—when they clash with the powerful interests whose hatred for organized labor knows no bounds. Bnt unfortunate as this may be, the consequences would be disastrous without the strike. Every action of organized workmen—the strike, in particular—is a signal for a barrage of vilification and slander in most of the nation's press and in the halls of Congress, where influential employer-lobbying groups are constantly campaigning for laws to throttle labor's strength. The steady attack on labof reached a peak in this country in the summer of 1947 with the passage of the Taft-Hartley law, an anti-labor measure making the trade union's position extremely tough. But the fuU implications of this measure are still to be tested. For the Seafarers International Union, this crucial period will come with the exprnation of its present contracts in the summer of this year. With the National Association of Manufacturei-s, the U. S. Chamber of Commerce and evei-y other organiza­ tion of employers determined that organized labor be stripped of its vitality and power to fight, offensively or defensively, the showdown appears to lie in the interpretation of the Taft-Hartley law. Organized labor must gird its strength to meet this impending attack. Failure to meet it squarely, utilizing the full force of union apparatus might end in disaster. Despite the many moves on the part of labor's enemies to hamstring unions with legal restrictions, the right of the worker to strike has been unquestion­ ably established in this country. Both the common law and the Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Con­ stitution, which prohibits slavery and involuntary servitude, make this clear. To successfully conduct a strike, the Union apparatus must be geared to meet any and all emergencie.s that ^rise. Preparation, therefore, should be the Union's constant goal. Being prepared for any eventuality not only provides the greatest possible degree of success in prosecuting a strike, it also is the best safeguard against having to go out on strike. In view of the all-important' role of the strike in the life of every Union member, it is absolutely neces­ sary that every Seafarer learn the meaning of strike action and how it differs from job action. Every Union man should know the various types of strikes, how they are conducted, the manner in which policy and strategy is determined, the apparatus that is needed, and the functions of the committees handling the 'innumerable tasks incidental to strike action. In r ME, SEAP AIDERS LOG Page Thteii Strike short, evei^ Seafarer , should be acquainted, at least, with this Union weapon, its use and effect. Volumes have been written on this subject. The object of this manual is to give, as briefiy as possible, a basis for imderstanding what is involved from the union man's point of view. It wiU attempt to show how the character and needs of strike prosecution change from day to day and even from hour to hour. The more the Union member knows about the fimctions of his strike apparatus and the conduct of the strike as a whole, the better equipped he will be td meet these vital issues squarely and decisively-— and the more certain victory will be. Nature of Strikes Strikes occur only when all other means of reach­ ing an agreement with the employers have failed. Strikes naturally involve the loss of wages and many other sacrifices for the striker. The Union, which is charged with the responsibility of protecting the in­ terests of the member, is responsible for exercising every possible means to bring about a peaceful settle­ ment of disputes. When these means have failed and a" deadlock is apparent, the steps provided for in the Union consti­ tution are followed. As provided for in Article XXVI, of the constitution of the Seafarers International Un­ ion, a strike vote may be taken upon the presentation of a resolution setting foidh the purposes of the strike. The referendum following the passage of the resolu­ tion requires a two-thirds majority exclusive of blank ballots. The main reasons for the calling of a strike in order of their relative importance are: (a) ^gainst a lock-out. . (b) Against a reduction of wages or lowering of conditions. (c) For a wage increase and betterment of conditiqns. (d) To enforce the opening of negotiations. (e) To dhforce the signing of a written contract. (f) To Sid affiliate unions. (g) For the general welfare of all workingmen. In general, all strikes can be roughly classified as either "economic" or "political." The term "roughly" is used because in any strike, no matter how small or how large, both economic and political factors will be brought into the picture on one or the other side. This labeling is then done not to give an^ strike a specific classification, but to provide general groupings for a clearer study. Any strike in which the question of wages, hours and conditions are the points of issue is economic. Any strike in which no specific economic demands are made is political. THE LOCK-OUT A lock-out occurs when an employer refuses to any longer recognize a union as the representative of the employees and declares an open shop. In other words, it is a strike of the boss against the worker. The only answer to a lock-out is an immediate strike, the establishment of strong picketlines and a single demand—^recognition of the union. The single demand does not mean that the only 'issue involved is union recognition but it does mean that no other method of ending the work stoppage, lock-out and strike, can even be discussed until recog­ nition is established. The lock-out is a final showdown and must be fought to a finish. In a strike of this type, the very life of the union is at stake. A lock-out can be classi­ fied as economic. AGAINST WAGE REDUCTIONS Agreements between employers and Unions gener­ ally contain a clause giving either party the oppor­ tunity to open the agreements or announce their in­ tention to terminate the agreements within a specified time period prior to the termination date. An additional clause generally provides that if neither party gives such notice, the agreement is auto­ matically continued. Frequently the employer will use this period of grace to announce a wage-cut sometimes as a test of strength or as a counter-measure against an expected demand for a wage increase. It must be assumed by the union, however, that such an announcement reflects the policy of the em­ ployer and the matter should immediately be put be­ fore the entire membership in the form of a strike resolution for a referendum vote on strike action. Inasmuch as this is a question directly involving wages and conditions, it can only be classed as economic. WAGE INCREASES As in the case of action against a wage cut, any strike for increased wages and betterment of condi­ tions is highly economic in character. The question of wage increases, betterment of con­ ditions, etc., should grow out of general discussions and a final decision by the membership. The matter is then taken up with the employer through negotiations and if these fail to produce an agreement satisfactory to the union membership, then the routine procedure of a strike call should be fol­ lowed. THE OPENING OF NEGOTIA-nONS Many times, even tliough the employees of a cer­ tain company are 100 percent members of the union, even when this has been certified as a result of an NLRB election, the employer •will continue to stall and avoid entering into negotiations. In this case, the union has perforce, the duty of exercising every legal means of forcing negotiations through NLRB and Labor Department directives, court action and any and all possible procedure. In the event these moves fail to produce the desired result, the only means left are a series of harrassing job actions or a strike limited to the particular sec­ tion of the industry which, in the case of the Sea­ farers, would be one particular steamship company. This can be labeled as political in cheu^cter, al­ though it is a definite step to establish negotiations for economic demands. FOR A WRITTEN CONTRACT Even after negotiations have been opened, and both employer and the union have agreed, the employer will often hedge on the signing of a written agree­ ment or contract. He does this in order that he may always have an escape hatch through which he can avoid being bound to specific wages, conditions, etc. These so-called "gentlemen's agreements" are as worthless as a dictator's treaty. If the shipowner cares to repudiate it at any time, there is no possible legal way to prevent his doing so. It is sometimes advisable to work under this gentle­ men's or verbal agreement for a period of time, espe­ cially when there is a strong possibility of being able to negotiate a better written contract than the verbal agreement. However, if the employer remains adamant and continues to refuse a written contract, the only answer is job action or a strike limited to the company in­ volved. Such action is strictly economic. TO AID AFFILIATE UNIONS The slogan "an injury to one is an injury to aU" holds true always in all cases, and especially when affiliate unions are involved. For example, a wage reduction for longshoremen is an economic threat to seamen's conditions. A strike to aid affiliate unions is often referred to as a "sympathy strike." This is untrue. A strike of such a nature is purely economic in character, involv­ ing the wages and conditions of all workers in the industry. The first step, however, in such aid is to follow the constitution of the union and honor the affiliates* picketline by refusing to cross or work behind it. The next step is giving material aid in the form of pickets, financial support, etc. If then, as' in the case of a strike of the longshore­ men, the Shipownex-s would man an idle ship and either sail or attempt to sail it, such move on their part would be a violation of the agreement and the only recourse of the Union would be to follow the strike procedure. (Contiuucd on Page 4) J "4 'I �Page Four T H E S E A F A R E R S 10 G Fxiaar, March 13, 1948 Port Branches administrated'by a Port Agent lespoh- of pickets. In this way, a strong picketline can be (Continued from Vage }) sible for port activities. These Port Branch^ are tttid' maintained at all piers and docks. Assignments should:GENERAL WELFARE into our- Headquarters in New York, through its alto be- made so that each picket watch should haveAny action in behalf of all-workingmen can roughly regular channels of communication. at least eight hours off or stand-by, if possible. be classed as "sympathetic" up to the point where it The Constitution of the Seafarers International DUTIES OF PICKETS reaches general strike proportions. Although generally tenned as "strike," this sym­ Union - of North America, Atlantic and Gulf District, The duty of a strike picket is to be on hand a few pathetic support most generally consists of a tem­ provides for the election of all Branch Agents, Secre­ minutes before going on watch so that he may receive porary work stoppage of a demonstrative nature in­ tary-Treasurer and Assistant Secretary-Treasurers and any last minute instructions from the Union pertaining tended to publicize and create support for the struggle Patrolmen, by referendum ballot. Due to this fact, to the strike. In case of illness or legitimate reasons they are the key men in time of strike who are of another group. for absence, he should notify the Picket Committee authorized to act immediately on emergency measures. So long as no specific demands are raised, this ac­ several hours, if possible, before he is due to go on So it will be wise to keep in mind that in setting watch. tion must be classed as political in character, although up the strike apparatus, the functions of the Union it is most generally in defense of the economic de­ In this way, a replacement may be obtained, and by must be considered. In setting up any strike organi­ mands of another group. doing this, the picketline can always be strong. Always Such action can be either localized or general in zation to be effective, it will have to follow the basic remember that the shipowners have men to look the structure of the Seafarers International Union of character, but most frequently is used locally. picketline over every day, and that any time it is North America. not fully manned, it shows a sign of weakness, and The key men, such as. the Port Agents, are elected The Use of Strike Funds may-precipitate an attack by the shipowners' Goons. by the rank and file on Referendum Ballot and as In time of strike, the entire union apparatus becomes such, are always responsible to the membership. What­ The strike picket, in accordance with his obligation, a strike apparatus. They ijay of all union officials ever they may do in emergencies, such as appointing when he becomes a member of the Seafarers, is to ceases immediately, they live and carry out their tasks temporary committees, must always be confirmed by obey the order of the Union. While on picket duty the same as any other striker. the membership where such appointments are made Every striker is assigned a task to carry out and is before they become legal and responsible under the accountable for this task. These duties will be Constitution. explained in detail under the description of the func­ tioning of the various committees. The Union Strike Committee Through the medium of the Annual, Strike and The Strike Committee is the executive arm of the Organizational and General Strike Assessment, the membership in time of strikes and lock-outs. It is Union has set aside funds in special banking accounts the democratic method of the rank and file, placing earmarked for use only in time of strike. responsibility in the hands of several, instead of a Although this is a substantial sum, it would last single individual. only a short period of time if it was used exclusively Should the Seafarers International Union of North he should carry himself in a quiet and dignified for the pui'pose of feeding and housing strikers. Even manner. While picketing, he is under the supervision with the payment of as little as a dollar a day to America, Atlantic and Gulf District be compelled to of a Picket Captain and he should give him his whole­ each striker, the fund would vanish in less than two strike on an industry-wide basis, as in the 1946 general hearted cooperation. weeks. The Union does not expect to and cannot strike, each affected Port would have a Port Strike The General Orders of a picket is "to take charge — compete with the .shipowner in the matter of Committee which would be responsible for all Port of this picket beat and walk it in a Union manner, strike activity. expenditures. It wiU be necessary to have a District Headquarters observing everything that takes place within sight During the course of a strike, the income of the or hearing and reporting same to the Picket Captain". Union ceases, yet the functioning of the Union Strike Committee, however, in this booklet only the A picket should never leave a dock or pier without apparatus, the maintenance of the Union Halls, the Port Strike Committees and their functions will be being properly relieved; and in case he is driven off issuance of the LOG and the general detail work of dealt with so that members of the Union will be able by the police or strike-breakers, he should immediately to better undeistand what to do in case of a strike, the Union must continue. notify the Union. Many additional expenses are involved. Pickets thereby making the Union stronger in the fact of DUTIES OF PICKET CAPTAIN • must be furnished transpoiiation, additional halls must action. The duty of a Picket Captain is to take charge of PORT STRIKE COMMITTEE be rented, a legal apparatus must be established for the picket watch. He receives the latest orders of the The duties of the Port Strike Committee is to . protection in the courts and all emergencies must be Port Strike Committee and passes them on to the supervise all strike activity in the different ports, met promptly. pickets. He is required to check the names and picket 'If the strike is won and the Union apparatus coordinate the functions of the sub-committees under cards of all men assigned to his watch before going wrecked in the process, then the victory is empty. out to picket, and to see that ail are present and Throughout the strike, the apparatus must be mainaccounted for, reporting those absent. He should re­ stained so that with the conclusion of the strike, dis­ port regularly, either by phone or courier to the patching can start, beefs be handled, sign-ons and picket committee. pay-offs covered and the whole apparatus function at At the completion of a watch, the picket captain peak efficiency. should see that all pickets on his watch receive due The strike funds are primarily intended to guarantee credit and their picket cards are properly stamped the continued functioning of this apparatus and to by the picket committee. A picket captain should set up such extra apparatus as is needed for the understand that his assignment is a trusted respon­ conduct of the strike. sibility and should never allow any di-inking or shirk­ their supervision and report their progress to the ing on his watch. Structure of the Seafarers He should never leave any dock or pier without In order that the membership of the Seafarers membership from time to time. being properly relieved, and in case the relieving The Port Strike Committee, upon being elected or International Union of North America may under­ watch is late, he should notify the picket committee stand how to organize an effective Strike Organization, appointed, should meet and elect a Chairman, Vice- so that a chek-up can be made. Chairman and Treasurer. Members elected or ap­ it is necessary that our members have an understand­ FOOD AND FINANCE COMMITTEE ing of the basic structurc/of our Union, how it func­ pointed to the Port Strike Committee should be full The duties of the Food and Finance Conunittee are book members of the Union and are subject to con­ tions, and how to establish a strike apparatus. to secure food and finances. This is a very important The Constitution of the Seafarers International firmation or rejection at any strike meeting. committee and should be fairly large, as it has to Each sub-committee should have one member from the Port Strike Committee and if acceptable to the pCTform a great many functions. It will need many, sub-committee members, he should be their chairman. more men assigned to it than the other committees. In this way, the sub-committee's work may coordinate The nature of the work of this committee, being to with that of all other committees, as their progress perform a number of varying tasks, it should be di­ and activity will be reported directly to the Port vided up into Units. UNIT (a): The duty assigned to this Unit is to Strike Committee. Upon the election or appointment of the Port Strike contact all labor and sympathetic organizations in the Committee, the following sub-committees should be port, and ask for food and finances with which to conduct the strike. Union of North America, Atlantic and Gulf District organized and instructed in their duties: Where it is necessary to speak before the member­ in?Article Ten (10), Section One (1), gives an outline 1 Picket Committee ship of such organization, a member from the Speakers of' the Headquarters. It says, "This Union shall be 2 Food and Finance Committee Bureau, who is qualified to give the facts of the strike administrated through Headquai-ters and such Branches 3 —.Local Speakers Bureau should make the appeal for finances. as shall be established by a majority vote on a general4. Publicity Committee All donations of cash are payable to the Port Strike ballot." 5 Ck>mmunications ' CJommittee of the Union and receipted for on a regular SIU Headquarters, as the Constitution directs, is the PICKET COMMITTEE organization receipt provided for that purpose, by administrative arm of the Union which . puts into This should be the first sub-committee organized. the treasurer of the Port Strike Committee. It is also effect the decisions made by the membership at the regular bi-weekly meetings, and which coordinates the Their first duty is to record the li^es of those who a good practice for the Port Strike Committee to are participating in the strike on a form provided acknowledge all donations by letter thanking the or­ activities of the various port branches. ganizations for their support. By doing this, it shows The Headquarters of this union is presided over by for that purpose by the Union. This form, when properly filled out, is actually the : a Secretary-Treasurer, 3 Assistant Secretary-Treasurers, as well as a Director of Organization. Their function picket card. It will show the date,-port-and name of is to receive the remittances from the Branches and the striker. It will show whether he is a full book, keep the general records of the Organization as a probationary or tripcard member. The name of the whole. Headquarters also serves as a message center ship the striker is from, and the company it is where all communication concerning the membership operated by, will also be entered on this form. When all information has been recorded and the as a whole passes through, and in this way, coordinates picket committee is satisfied that the striker is a the business of the Branches. Section Three (3) of Article Ten (10) says, "Each bonafide seaman, the Chairman of the Port Strike Branch shall bear the name of its respective locality." Committee will sign and issue a picket card to the / Article Eleven (11), Section Two (2) says, "Each striker. PICKETS ORGANIZED IN WATCHES that donations are being turned into the proper chan­ Branch shall have one Agent (Port Agent) and the necessary Pati'olmen and Dispatchers needed from The Ptrike pickets will be assigned to watches the nels. for the benefit of the strikers and is not being ' v'-f; "'.-V time to time." same as on shipboard. The number of piers or docks collected by some "racketeers" for* personal gain. Unit, (a) should be provided, with credentials signed' According to the outline of the Constitution of the to be picketed will be taken into consideration in I Seafarers International Union of > North America, assigning the pickets to, the watches. Each watch for : by- the Chairman of the Port Strike Committee authpr- . Atlantic and Gulf District, the basic structure is its each pier-or dock will have about an equal amount (ContinuedonPagel}) �rridfty, Mwch 12, 1848 Page Five Seafarers' Case NeaK Haj^y Ending Boutweil Bade; To Return for Youtiy s Trhl Smiling and happy as a result of his acquittal last month on a manslaughter charge in a Georgetown, British Guiana, court. Seafarer Robert Boutweil ' turned up in New York this week after paying off the Alcoa Planter in Halifax. . However, Boutweil made clear that his joy was tempered by -concern for his former shipmate Ralph Youtzy. Tried on a sim­ ilar charge at the same time, Youtzy faces a new trial in April .because the juryv was unable t'6 agree in his case. BoutweU, now on his way home to Mobile, plans to ship out to Guiana again soon to .testify in Youtzy's behalf. In an interview with Head-quarters Special Services Repre­ sentative Joseph Volpian, Boutwell voiced lavish praise for solicitor Francis Diaz and barris­ ter Lionel Luckhoo, the Guiana lawyers who defended them, for the SIU members who donated to the defense, and for Charles Robertson and Frank Knight, the Seafarer witnesses who made a special trip to Georgetown to testify. Knight ^nd Robertson will also be on hand for Youtzy's second trial, he said. At the time of the incident, Youtzy and Boutweil were mem­ bers of the crew of the T. J. Jackson, Alcoa. Their loyal shipmates donated $553 to a de­ fense fund and several other crews raised the total to upward of $700. "A wonderful bunch," Boutwell said feelingly. Bbutwell expressed his grati­ tude to Mary Eugene, proprie­ tress of the Grand Ameiican Hotel in Georgetown, who went bail for him and Youtiy, put them up while they were on the -beach and also took care of Knight and Robertson when the last two arrived. The American Consul was also extremely cooperative, Boutweil decflared. Seafarer Reberl Boulwell (right), happy to be -acquitted of the mandaughter rap hung on him .in British Guiana, talks with Special Services Representative Joseph Volpian at the New York Hall. Youtiy Awaiting New Triak Although he has been tried once for manslaughter in British Guiana, Seafarer Ralph Youtzy must go through the ordeal of a second trial because the jury was unable to agree on a ver­ dict, as reported in the LOG of February 27. However, in a letter to Head­ quarters Special Services Repre­ sentative Joseph Volpian, he ex­ presses his delight that Seafarer Robert Boutweil, who stood trial with him, was acquitted. He also thanks the Union members who made the long haul to Georgetown to testify at the trial, and he thanks the many Seafarers who donated money for his and Boutwell's defense. Yountzy's letter to Volpian follows: "This is to let you know that our trial has been held and that the verdict of the jury for Robert Elmer Boutweil was not guilty, and that the jury could not reach a verdict concerning me, Ralph W. Youtzy. "This being the case, the judge has remanded me on bail until the next criminal session of the Supreme Court which starts on April 6, -1348. I will -be .brought up for a new trial at that time. "The next day after the trial. New Increases Give Seafarers Highest Pay In Marltinie Histery (Continued from Page 1) raittee's report on both sets of negotiations follows: Your Negotiating Committee, after various sessions with the shipowners as previously re­ ported over a period of time, has reached an agreement with them pertaining to the matter of wages. It is to be pointed out that this agreement will not at this time cover the entire SIU fleet, but only, the following com­ panies: A. H. Bull Steamship Company (Baltimore Insular Line), Alcoa Steamship Com­ pany, Inc., Smith and Johnson Steamship Corp., South Atlantic Steamship Line. Your Committee points out that these scales, while effective immediately for those companies listed above, will be presented to all companies contracted to the SIU immediately upon mem­ bership action on this report. Your Committee further points out that the SIU at this time as a result of these negotiations tops the entii-e industry in wages in the ratings of AB, Stewards and Bosuns. Your Committee, as the above scale shows, acted in accordance with previous membership in­ structions to make every effort to eliminate some of the long standing inequities existing in key ratings of Stewards and Bosuns. the American Consul shipped Robert Boutweil and our two witnesses, Frank Knight and Charles Robertson, .to the Army base here. On Saturday the 14th they were flown over to Trinidad and the same day Boutweil and Knight -joined the SS Alcoa Planter. "They retui-ned here on their vessel the 17th and left today, the 18th, on said ship for Halifa^, Nova Scotia. "On their leave-taking, both assured me that they would re­ turn and testify for me at my trial. ' "As concerns Robertson, as yet I have received no word from him as to whether he has gotten a ship. Before he left he also assured me that he would return DECK DEPARTMENT in time ta testify for me. "As things progress, or if any­ thing in particular comes up, I will notify you at once. "I wish once again to express Able Seaman—Car Deckman to you, the organization and the membership my gratitude and ENGINE DEPARTMENT appreciation for all you have done in backing me and my Deck shipmates in this trouble. The SIU is a great Union and I'm very proud to belong to such an organization. "Fraternally, "Ralph W. Youtzy." STEWARDS DEPARTMENT mar and Ore contracts will be delphia for the purpose of secur­ ing new quarters and a suitable completed. rig in Philadelphia, as per mem­ Balloting on Resolutions Voting started today on the bership recommendation. four Point Resolution. It is urged New Orleans that all members take an active A check in the amount of interest in this voting, and see $3,000.00 has been sent to New to it that the Union turns out a Orleans for the purpose of se­ big ballot. curing fixtures and equipment BUILDINGS AND HALLS for the new Hall. Boston Hall The new building has been As per the recommendations damaged by fire, and we have made and concurred in the Bos­ been informed that we shall be ton minutes of February 11, and I reimbursed by the insurance co. upon the request of the Boston for all damages. The New OrPort Agent, the sum of $1,000.00 I leans Agent has been instructed has been sent to Boston for the to account for this on his regu­ purpose of paying bills for fur­ lar weekly financial report. nishing the Boston Hall. ORGANIZING This sum has been drawn from the Building Fund of the Union. So as to avoid passing out in­ The Boston Agent has been in­ formation on new companies be­ structed to render a full report ing worked on by the Organiz­ on all articles purchased with ing Staff, the Organizers will the committee's and member­ not make a report at this week's meeting. Occasional stories and ship's approval. reports will be carried on organ­ Rhiladelpfaia Hall A check in ;the, amount of izing activities in the SEA­ $2,500.00 has been sent to Phila­ FARERS LOG. This Committee had also been instructed in their negotiating sessions on wages to eliminate the inequities of wages whereto a Wiper made more in basic wages than an AB. Your Com­ mittee, in accordance with menibership's desires, has been suc­ cessful as the above record shows, in eliminating this ijiequity. Your Committee further points out, on the question of Bosun's wages, that not only has the Union been successful in raising the Bosun's wages to an all-time high of $260.44, but has main­ tained at the same time in our contracts the clause that allows the Bosun to make overtime equivalent to the high man in the Deck Dept. In conclusion, your Committee recommends to the membership that these new wage increases as negotiated be accepted, so as to allow the Union sufficient time to immediately contact all other SIU operators on the proposition of setting this wage scale into effect on all SIU contracted ves­ sels for the same effective date as carried in this report . Fraternally submitted, SIU Negotiating Committee J. P. Shuler Robert A. Matthews Paul Hall Lindsey Williams Ray White Joe Algina New And Old Seatrain Scales Report From A&G Headquarters FINANCES The Union's overhead is be­ ing further reduced in Head. quarters, as well as in some of the Branches. A complete study on Finances will be carried in the SEAFARERS LOG within the next few issues, so as to give the membership a clear and con­ cise picture of the complete finances of the Union. CONTRACTS AND NEGOTIATIONS Wage Increases The Union is still in negotia­ tions with the operators pertain­ ing to wage increases. As of the writing of, this report, no con­ clusion has been reached, al­ though there is a possibility that a report will be made to the membership at the next regular 'meeting. rCalmar and Ore SS Companies the wage increase issue Ws hasOnce been settled with our con' traded operators, the balance of -negotiations to .be done on Cal- ^4 OLD $235.67 235.67 216.19 ' 199.49 199.49 174.45 INCREASE $32.27 14.37 13.15 18.02 18.02 10.52 265.71 265.71 235.67 205.06 205.06 193.93 202.28 15.95 15.95 14.37 12.45 12.45 11.75 12.27 257.36 235.67 235.67 202.28 174.45 174.45 20.89 14.37 14.37 12.27 10.52 10.52 NEW $267.94 250.04 229.34 217.51 217.51 184.97 j ^ , 281.66 281.66 250.04 i i ; 217.51 1 217.51 i; 205.63 1 214.55 1 278:25 1 250,04250.04 214;55 184.97 184.97 The overtime rate for unlicensed personnel receiving leSs than $223.23 per month shalL be $1,125 per hour. All ratings receiving $223.23 or more per month, the overtime rate shall be $1.41 per hour. The effective date of this agreement is March .10, 1948. In view of the fact that is new wage scale represents a sub­ stantial increase, as well as maintaining the higher difference as between Freighters and Passenger type vessels as compared with Seatrain, this Committee recommends the adoption of this report. Referendum Balloting Starts (Continued from Page 1) ing buildings is much more ec­ onomical and efficient. Branches in Mobile, Boston, Tampa, Nor­ folk, and New Orleans are housed in facilities owned by the Seafarers, and has worked out to the complete satisfaction of the membership. On the question of shipboard promotions the membership has taken the position that this works a hardship on rated men; Therefore, it has been recom- mended that this practice be stopped, except in cases of em­ ergency where the Hall cannot ship the desired rating in time for the vessel to sail. The matter of Wipers and Or­ dinary Seamen failing to clean up the crew's quartei's has come up many times in the past. Time for cleaning has been won from the shipowners only after a hard struggle, and the member­ ship feels that any man who refuses to carry out his full job ie a detriment to the organization. ; 1 ! 1 i �Page Six THE SEAFARERS LOG PR Dockworkers In Election For Union Shop m !*-, I' i Ftidmr, March 12. 1948 Finally Gets Its New Hall By WOODY LOCKWOOD By LLOYD-GARDNER SAN JUAN—Members of ILA PHILADELPHIA — Well, the Local 1675 will participate in an big news is here. The Hall in NLRB election to gain a union this port is now located at 614 shop on the docks. The voting N. 13th Street. Yes sir, after will take place March 16 with months of fruitless searching we observers from each interested somewhat shamefaced—admitted I are for a good week coming up found and rented two flooi-s at By JOE ALGINA party present. NEW YORK —For months at what had taken place and owned with several ships due to call the above address, and after a few minor repairs and alterations The ILA and the companies ,membership meetings and up to negligence of their Union for crews. came to a deadlock in their ne­ through the pages of the LOG, duties. Here's a tip to men who find we'll have just about the best The worst of the lot, four themselves hospitalized in for­ set-up of any port anywhere. gotiations recently over a 23 the SIU has been hammering per cent increase demanded by away at performers and gas- bookmen and three permitmen eign ports: One floor will house the Dis­ were quickly disposed of. The the workers. If you see you're going to be patcher's office and counter, as hounds. The membership em­ bookmen were placed on charges well as the baggage room, offices tied to a sack for awhile, drop Meanwhile, San Juan contin­ phatically went on record to stop ues as a truly cosmopolitan sea­ these disrupters. The results and will face a rank and file a card to the LOG giving your for the other officials, washI'ooms, and a small recreation port. were better than good; the per­ trial committee; the permitmen address. had their cards revoked. room. It will be printed in the LOG Seamen from, ships flying the centage of foul-ups aboard ships The rest of the crew, while and any SIU men hitting that The other floor will be the flags of half a dozen countries ! hitting this port fell off appre­ not having performed, realized port will know that a brother meeting hall and a larger recrea­ can be seen along the water­ ciatively. fronts and in the towns any day Several ships reported success­ they were at fault in not curbing Seafarer is in drydock. Chances tion room. —or night. In one spot recently, ful disciplinary methods for the irrespnsible actions of the are that an old shipmate will These facilities will enable us drop in to visit. to start an educational program, a Seafarer observed four groups curbing the irresponsible mem­ others. of seamen speaking four langu­ bers of their crews. But last They immediately went on Just blow your horn, and for the .younger members of the ages as they hoisted a few. week came the lulu of them all. record to fine the entire crew you'll be sxxrprised at the number Union. In my opinion the whole (with the exception of those fac­ of SIU men who will look you layout is ideal. There were four Frenchmen, The Arizpa, Watennan, came ing trial) the sum of $25. Red up. Our reason for i-enting this four Norwegians, three Span­ into New York from a foreign faced they paid their fines and place, instead of buying the REFERENDUM VOTING iards and five Americans, each voyage. The ship was destined ten of the crew were sent back building i-eferred to in our spe­ group speaking its own tongue. for Mobile, but a change in or­ The four proposals now being cial Meeting of February 25, is to the ship. The rest were not The place was strictly a "Bar ders put her here. voted on in all ports are im­ allowed to return. that even though the sale price International." Immediately after SIU Patrol­ portant matters affecting the for the building was reasonable, It was a messy thing from be­ men boarded the vessel, the ginning to end. The Union was entire membership. As such they RED SAILS IN SUNSET a like amount would have been Ships of all types as well as Union received reports that a not desirous of fining the men or deserve careful consideration. necessary to bring the place up many nations come into San good percentage of the crew was revoking permits, but the actions These matters have been put to the specifications we would tp a referendum vote because of Juan. In the opinion of most of gassed up and performing. need. We feel that the Union much membership comment, the men who hit here, the most Others were reported to have will be better protected in this shipboai'd i-esolutions and recom­ picturesque vessels are the sloops fouled up completely — every­ manner. mendations to the Agents Con­ and schooners which ply the in­ thing was loused up. ference. CONVENTION CITY ter-island trade under a number The crew began to come to its The proposed change in ship­ of flags. The trade itself is col­ senses when the Patrolmen went around picking up all books and board promotions should put an This city is making plans for orful, too. end to a long standing sore spot two big conventions this sumpermits, and they were a sober Among the men to hit here aboard ships and deserves the mei-—the Democrats and the Re­ recently was Albert Dubruyne, bunch when the Patrolmen told support of all Seafarers. The publicans. They'll be meeting to an Oiler now on the Angelina. them to appear at the New York proposed fining of OS who do pick their presidential candi­ A1 hails from Superior, Wiscon­ Hall the next morning for a not perform their assigned work dates, and right now that looks sin, and once had a stretch on meeting. in quarters should considerably like quite a job. Looking like the morning the beach here. bolster our motto "A clean ship Shipping has remained slow, Another Seafarer seen around after, the entire crew showed up but the outlook for the next is an SIU ship." at the Hall and steps were im­ was John Q. Nunn of Ardmore, week is pretty good. We expect The two assessments are much Oklahoma, who is Deck Dele­ mediately taken to straighten out of the Arizpa crew jeopardized two ships in; in fact they should needed pillars which will lead gate on the Angelina these days. the ship. the conditions and contracts en­ have been in last week but were to a stronger SIU in the event of I didn't take much questioning He's been on this run with the joyed by evex-y member of the held up by rough seas. a showdown with the operators to find out what was going on Bull ships for nearly a year now, SIU as well as possibly giving The weather has improved or the government. aboard ship, the entire crew— so he must like it. John is an the SIU membership the reputa­ some, but it will have to go a All of them are constructive ex-oil field worker and was one tion of being out and out winos. proposals and will do much to long way before it can be called of the men who organized the For Referendum JUST A FLING tighten up our financial .status really nice. Isthmian fleet. These guys thought they were and shipboard reputation. A vote In closing we would like to Sal Colls returned from the just having a little fling and of "yes" for all four is a vote say to all hands, "Vote YES on Agents Conference in New York. didn't give a thought to the con­ of confidence in the future of the four points on the Referen­ He looked fine but declared he dum Ballot." sequences. They realize now your Union. didn't like New York's winter what they were doing to the breezes. Union and the membership. Worst of all, the Arizpa epi­ sode came at a time when the By WM. (CURLY) RENTZ Union's Negotiating Committee was meeting with the operators BALTIMORE — We had 10 If things go like that, just for a wage boost. The Arizpa payoffs last week and the same where are we going to find our­ crew's irresponsible actions only number of sign-ons, and every­ selves? We'll be holding the SAN FRANCISCO —This city make a tough job that much thing is fine and good in the bag, and that's not what we've will .soon have a "free port" tougher. Port of Baltimore. fought 10 years to end up doing. area, similar to those now in The action taken against the All the payoffs were clean ex­ The situation in the Stewards operation 'in New York and New Arizpa men may seem tough to cept for one Isthmian ship, the Department was what made Orleans. some, but unless steps are taken SS Monroe Victory. There is a settling the overtime in the En­ Secretary of Commerce W. to protect the men who go to Black Gang beef on the Monroe gine Room tough. Averell Harriman was scheduled sea and depend upon the SIU in which the overtime question The members here are still 100 to present the charter to the for clean ships, good pay and a is pending. percent behind the tanker drive president of the California State livelihood, we might as well Thei'e seem to be a lot of •Board of Harbor Commissioners throw in the sponge apd go back things that are going to be tough and the Patrolmen try to hit every tanker that comes in—no A recent visitor to the LOG to the pre-Union days. in a ceremony in Washington on with the Isthmian Line before matter where it ties up or at office was Abe Rapaport. Chief March 10. Other ships in this port, thank The city already has received Electrician, who came up to God, were much different. We that company gets used to the what time of day. approval for a world trade cen­ give his views on the current had some good payoffs with the agreement. They go ahead and The SIU is helping out in a ter and already has established referendum. "I'm all for it," men sober and the beefs all work anybody at anything no leather workers' strike here. Sea­ he said, "because the only way settled right on the ships. Among matter how a man signs on. In farers are manning picketlines a World Affairs Council. The trade center, authorized to keep the Union strong is by them were the Citadel Victory, other words, those Isthmian of­ and doing a swell job for the by the state legislature, will con­ being ready for anything. A Steel Recorder, Isthmian; and ficers have a hard time getting leather union which has a good over their old habits. sist of a group of downtown large Strike Fund is one point the Topa Topa, Waterman. beef. The leather workers are HEADACHE 1^-,- buildings costing approximately of preparedness that must not These were good examples of counting on our full support and be overlooked. As far as the the majority of SIU ships hitting $60,000,000. However, the Stewards De­ they are getting it. The free port or foreign trade Building Assessment is con­ New York. Other ships visited partment on the Munroe gave We think right now that they center — through which mer­ cerned, I think it ought to be were in as fine shape. The port everybody a headache. Painting chandise can be routed without doubled so that we can buy looked pretty good in the clean the messhall took 54 hours, and will get the wages and conditions payment of duty provided it quarters commensurate with payoff department. the painting was never finished they want and deserve, and get does not actually enter the our growth and prestige. In Shipping, which had been at that. Another 36 hours was them soon. When they do, the United States—is expected to fact, to state it simply, I'm in boimcing at a good clip, has spent painting the Third Mate's Seafarers will have given an­ build up business for the port^of favor of all four points, and I slowed to a walk, but it looks room and that room never was other good demonstratipn of ^ intend to vot^"YES", on alL" like a temporary lull. Prospects finished, either. , San Francisco. , labor solidarity. Arizpa Performers Top All Former Marks Things Only Fair In Baltimore Frisco To Have 'Free Port' Area "J ' • • •- ^ • �'Wl"-'.:>-Vr^' •' .*. 1918 wmm Am:E^ s LIO E Page Se«<iB BOSTON—Chairman. J. Gogmember be allowed to payoff a gins, 27521; Recording Secretaxy, ship on Sundays or holidays, J. Sweeney. 1530; Reading Clerk, was amended to read that "in W. Siekmann. 7086. case of emergency any Brother Minutes of all Branches ac­ should be allowed to payoff." As Reported At Meetings Of February 25, 1948 cepted as read. Minutes and recThe amendment was defeated onftnendations of Agents Confer­ and the original motion was car­ REG. REG. REG. TOTAL SHIPPED SHIPPED SHIPPED TOTAL ence read and accepted with PORT DECK ENG. STWDS. REG. -DECK ENG. STWDS. SHIPPED ried. Acting Agent Ortiz, who few minor amendments. Agent functioned while the elected — — — 103 — — — 93 reported that business was run­ Boston Agent was at the Agents Con­ 358 365 383 1,106 318 386 303 1,007 ning smoothly, and that the New York ference, was given a vote of 52 29 26 107 24 13 21 58 Brothers in the hospital had Philadelphia thanks for the splendid way in Baltimore 223 108 74 AOS 175. 108 74 357 befen visited. Under new business which he did his job. — — — — — — — — a motion was made that J. Wil­ Norfolk — — — 94 — — " — 90 4- 4' 4" liams, retired member, be rein­ Savannah Tampa 43 21 23 87 21 17 9 47 stated. This was postponed to a WEST COAST —No regular 173 161 190 524 120 133 97 350 special meeting which was to Mobile SIU A&G meeting. Report by 169 112 201 482 133 120 140 393 take place the following morn- New Orleans representative A. Cardullo. Ship­ Galveston 120 54 46 220 74 42 20 136 -ing. ping still at even pace, with a San Juan 2 3 7 12 2 3 4 9 few payoffs expected within the tit GRAND TOTAL ....1,138 850 943 3,128 865 819 664 2,531 next few weeks. A little trouble (Editor's Note: A&G men shipping from West Coast not included in this report.) NEW YORK — Chairman. J. coming up on Isthmian ships. •Arabosz. 29836; Recording SacreHowever, this has been straight­ 'lary. F. Stewart. 4935; Reading ship. Charges of "conduct un- tion made and carried to have ports read and accepted, with ened out, and in the future all Clerk. J. Parker. 27693. becoming Union members" were these men tried by a Trial Com­ the exceptions of Boston and men are advised to get in touch Minutes of last meeting and Tead against four men and meet­ mittee, and that findings in re­ Puerto Rico. Boston minutes non- immediately with the A&G special meetings of February 12, ing voted to accept these charges. gard to the SUP man be re­ concurred in. Gn Puerto Rico West Coast representative at the 16, and 24 accepted as read. Agent and Patrolmen made their ferred to the SUP. Minutes of minutes, membership voted to Union Hall if they have a beef. ?Agent reported that business and reports, which were accepted. the Agents Conference wer? read non-concur with that part of the A&G ships on the China run are .shipping good with fine prospects Under new business, the motion and accepted unanimously. These minutes regarding Reading pretty plentiful and rated men for the next week. Also stated was made that "all unauthor­ reports were well received. Sec­ Clerks being able to speak Span­ in the Stewards and Engine De­ -that lodging money for men on ized persons stay out of the retary-Treasurer's Final report ish as well as English. Report partments have no trouble in the MV Gadsden could be picked Dispatcher's Office and the Bag­ was read and accepted. on Agents Conference .read and .getting berths. rUp in the company office. Direc­ gage Room." After some discus­ discussed. A Committee of four 4. 4- 4. tor of Organization L. J. Will­ sion, this was carried. Brothers volunteered to condense Editor's Note: The Boston MOBILE — Chairman. Charles the reports and post same on iams reported that two new new business referred to by the ^ ^ Kimball; Recording Secretary. tanker companies had been various Branches was a motion James Carroll; Reading Clerk, signed up. He recommended that NORFOLK — Chairman. M. passed by the regular Boston newly elected Boston Patrolman Bemstine. 2257; Recording Sec­ Harold J. Fischer. meeting of February 11 author­ Charles Tannehill, who is well retary. Ben Rees. G95; Reading Minutes from other Branches izing the Dispatcher to give were read, and with the excep­ acquainted with the tanker field, Clerk. James Bullock. 4747. shipping information to callers be temporarily assigned to Gal­ All Branch minutes for pre­ tion of Boston new business, all over the telephone. Most of veston area to contact Cities vious meeting accepted as read, minutes were accepted as read. Service tankermen there, and except for section in Puerto Rico Boston's new business not con­ the bulletin board. Agent, Pa­ the other Branches disagreed that he be allowed to assume his minutes dealing with a requii-e- curred with. Agent reported and trolman, and Dispatcher reported. with this since there would elected office at such time as ment that a Reading Clerk be his report was accepted unani­ All reports accepted as read. be no way of making certain mously. Agents Conference re­ Under new business, it was voted that the information did not the Cities Service work allows. ports were read and all were to bring up on charges any fall into the hands of persons This was concurred in unani­ concurred with. Charges against man who gasses up in front of who had no right to such mously by the membership. Min­ knowledge. three members were read and the Union Hall. utes from other Branch meetings The Puerto Rico new busi­ referred to a Trial Committee. were filed. Charges against cer­ ness with which most Branches tain members for performing 4r 4^ 4' 4> 4. J. voted to non-concur was a were read and the meeting re­ able to read both English and PUERTO RICO—Chairman. R. NEW ORLEANS Chairman. motion passed by that Brsmch Spanish which was non-concur­ ferred the charges to a Trial /. Morgan. 10670; Recording Sec­ in a regular meeting on Feb­ Bull Sheppard. 203; Recording red with. Under new business Committee which was to be retary. W. Fontan, 100842; Read­ ruary 11 to make it a rule elected the next day in a special the Agents Conference report Secretary. Paul Warren. 1H.­ ing Clerk, L. Calderon. 2424. Reading Clerk. Buck Stephens. that Reading Clerks elected for meeting. Under new business all was taken up, and on the ques­ 76. Minutes of other Branch meet­ meetings be able to talk Span­ reports from the Agents Con­ tion of halting expenditures by ference were read verbatim and the Atlantic and Gulf District in Minutes from other Branches ings read and accepted. Agents ish as well as English. Many accepted unanimously. Several the Canadian District, one Bro­ read and accepted, except for report and Branch Financial re­ Brothers disagreed with this ™ members took the deck to re­ ther asked to be recorded against Boston. Carried unanimously to port accepted by membership. on the grounds that it would mark that the report was the that. Ail other parts of the re­ non-concur with that section of Under new" business it was set a precedent for ruling that best that has come out of any port were accepted unanimously Boston new business regarding moved that any man who is dis­ the Reading Clerks had to talk as read. Agent, Patrolman, and giving shipping information over patched to a job through the Norwegian, or Italian or any Agents Conference. Union Hall and who is capable other language in addition to • Dispatcher reported and their of doing his job, and who is re- English. . 4, 4, 4, reports were accepted. iected for no reason whatsover, Copies of a special supple­ PHILADELPHIA — Chairman. 111 should be entitled to one day's ment, containing all the re­ ^ Lloyd Gardner. 3697; Recording SAVANNAH — Chairman, C. pay. (Ed. Note: This is as per ports made at the Agents Con­ ' SecrelBzy. D. Hall. 43372. Read­ Starling; Reading Clerk. E. R. the phone. Rest of minutes acSIU contract.) This was carried. ference, are now in all ing Clerk. R. W. Pohle. 46826. Smith; Recording Secretary. P. cepted as read. Agent reported Another motion, applying to Lo­ Branches and are available to All Branch minutes for pre­ J. Dieppe. cal Port shipping rules, that no the membership. that there were thirteen payoffs vious meeting accepted as read Minutes for Branches from and eight sign-ons in the week except for part in Puerto Rico previous meeting read and all previous to the meeting, includ­ accepted except Boston new ing coastwise and Puerto Rican business which was non-concur­ ships. All beefs settled to the red with. Headquarters Report satisfaction of the crews. Patrol­ By STEVE CARDULLO and on Finances accepted as read. men reported that things were AL BERNSTEIN Agents Conference reports read popping, and that, among others, and discussed, and unanimously five Tstlunian ships had hit port SAN FRANCISCO—Shipping Delegates do their job by studycarried that these-.reports be ac­ in the past few weeks. All were is good here for rated men. Aside fng the contracts under which cepted in their entirety. Agents thoroughly covered. SS Del Sud from the jobs that turn up on -they sail. minutes pertaining to a Spanish were voted "thanks" for a good went to drydock in Mobile. Trip- vessels in transit, there are those In that way a lot of bum overReading Clerk. This was non- job well done. cards and permitmen were al­ on the Watermans and Isthmians time beefs could be avoided. concurred with. Agent reported Also, there would be fewer at­ lowed to stay on the ship, and which crew up on this coast. Ill port in good shape, with all Ray Eader, who is Ship's Del- tempts to make personal beefs beefs squared away. All sections TAMPA — Chairman. G. Mc- membership concurred in this Ogata on the Yorkmar, and Deck Umon b^fs. of Agents Conference reports Carler. 4731; Recording Secre­ action. Agents Conference min­ It takes all kinds to make a Engineer W. M. Pennington, who utes read and discussed. All res­ were accepted as read and met tary. B. Gonzalez, 125; Reading olutions carried itnanimously, is joining the SS Gillis to re­ world or a Union. One man came •full approval of all hands. Clerk, C. Simmons. 368. , , , his book because and the reports from the ^Con­ turn East, dropped in here and ,in and .retired Minutes from other Branch ference were all accepted unani­ joined us in a talk on Union 1 ^^I^sol^d ,groIm^ 4> under his feet for a while. An­ meetings were read. Motion made mously. Moved and carried that education. « other wanted his book reinstated BALTIMORE—Chairman. Ben and carried to non-concur with minutes from the Conference be Lawson. 894; Recording Secre­ Boston new business. All other posted so that all hands could Both agreed that it would be because he missed the roll of the a good deal if we held ship- sea. tary. D. Stone. 1996; Reading minutes accepted as read. Agent read them thoroughly. hoard educationals weekly for Jack W. Kabello and several reported on affairs of the Branch Clerk. J. Hatgimisios. 23434. bookmen as well as for permit- other A&G men dropped in. They 4> 4> 4> Minutes from other Branch and on his activities during the men. all showed enthusiasm for the meetings accepted as read. West paSf two weeks. Charges were GALVESTON—Chairman. Val Coast and Great Lakes minutes read against one SIU bookmem- James; Recording Secretary. C. Eader and Pennington have educational plans recommended life?: Tannehill; Reading Clerk. been Delegates on a number of by the Agents Conference to be IP.C:*: ••- feftled. All reports from Agents ber and one SUP permitman, M. ships and were of the opinion conducted both ashore and at both of whom piled off the SS Mickey Wilburn. •'Conference read and concurred in unanimously by tl?e member- Christopher* Gail in Cuba. Mo- Branch minutes from other that crewmembers could help sea. / West Coast Shipping Still Good �;v-. Page Eight •\ ''j _ _' - •• : T HE SEAFARERS LOG FHdsr, March IZ 1948 SHIPS'MIMUTES Crew Efforts Save Adrian When Cargo Shifts At Sea Terrific list of the Adrian Victory is shown by this shot. Reports varied but concensus was that ship went over at least 35 degrees and perhaps 50. During the war, every GI of Ship's Carpenter Theodore found out that there were two ' Webb which more than anything ways to do everything, the righ'. ' el.se saved the Adrian from com­ plete disaster. way and the Army way. Sea­ The problem was to shift the farer Walter Perry, Bosun and cargo back to port and shift it lone A&G man on the SUP-con- faster than 44 men could shovel. tracted SS Adrian Victory, Am­ Webb rigged a big wooden scoop erican-Hawaiian, had this simple and devised a block and pulley truth driven home to him the system to operate it in such a hard way. In fact he's lucky to manner that shifting the cargo was greatly speeded up. The be home to tell the tale. scoop plus the individual effoi*s The Adrian loaded phosphate of everybody from all three de­ in Port Tampa one day early in partments eventually got the January and set sail for Ger­ Adrian back to a nearly even many. Only trouble was that the I/*:l-J'- • |;p'. Army had charge of loading the keel. At least the list was only holds and allowed the phosphate 15 degrees by the time the Coast to be dumped in loose piles with­ Guard cutter USS Mendate ar­ out baffle plates, or any other rived late Thursday. However, when a Charleston safeguards. It would have been a good newspaper reporter asked a sea­ loading job if the idea had been man later if there were any to lighter the stuff across a mill heroes, the seaman replied: pond, but the North Atlantic is "Hell, no! You haven't got no mill pond in January. time to be a hero when you're in The Captain protested the a situation like that out at sea." stowing of the cargo in this im­ GERMANY AND BACK proper fashion but it turned out that there was nothing he could Under escort from the cutter do about it. Perry reports. As a (an Esso tanker had stood by result, the Adrian cleared Port earlier) the Adrian limped to­ Tampa one winter Sunday, load­ ward Charleston. Twenty miles ed the Army way. at sea, the cutter Travis replaced the Mendota and escorted the LIST TO STARBOARD Adrian into Charleton harbor. IpiS;; Everything went pretty well Charleston longshoremen until the ship ran into a storm swiftly got to work installing the some 700 miles at sea, Ferry baffleboards which should have says, but as soon as heavy seas I been set in place in Tampa. began pounding the sides the Eventually the Adrian sailed for cargo began to slide. By Thurs­ Germany with her cargo prop­ day, the ship was listing so far erly stowed. She got there and to starboai'd that she was in back without further eventual imminent danger of capsizing. incident and finally paid off in The heavy seas were heeling her Norfolk. as much as 50 degrees or more, The company gave the crew Perry believes and substantiates his estimate with pictures (see letters of commendation for their valiant and successful efforts to cut). The Captain turned all hands save the ship—and somewhat to and for a day and a half it grudgingly paid 33 hours over­ was dig, dig to save crew, cargo time. and ship. To. help out, the Skip­ As Walter Perry observes^ the per ordered oil pumped from the company might better have giv­ starboard bunkers, reducing the pressure somewhat but not en the men,a flat thou^nd dol­ lars. - apiece. Certainly, they enough. Perhaps it was the ingenuity eara^ it. In A Pensive Mood NEWS Knots No Problem To Moyd, Rewed 300 For Mobile Hall MOBILE — Ervin (Curlie) knot board in the Mobile Hall Moyd is a true master of mar- represents about • 500 hours of linespike seamanship as . the ac­ , his spare time, he finds oppori tunities to serve the SIU in companying. picture of the knot many ways, being on the tug­ board he made for the Mobile boat negotiating committee for Branch fally demonstrates. this port and being active other­ wise. Contrary to what landlubbei's This is Moyd's third knot may believe, every seaman board, and each one has taken knows that marlin^pike seaman­ ship, the handling, knotting and about six months to complete. splicing of rope, is Just as im­ This one has about 300 knots and portant in the age of steam as splices on it, and the border it ever was in the days of canvas; consists of seven varieties of Main difference is that rope is no sennits.. longer used to rig sails on a In reply to queries about why modem steamship but to rig a he spends his time making rope vast amount of complicated load­ boards, Moyd speaks with the ing and unloading machinery and tone of the true and ardent Perched on deck cargo of other gear. hobbyist. "I like to have some­ Accordingly, Boyd's proficiency thing to do when my work is the Steel Navigator. Isthmian, Seafarer George Bauer, known with rope is. not a quaint old- over," he says. That other peo­ as "The Russian," looks ques- fashioned art but a highly neces­ ple like to look at what he does sary craft which all seaman must is evidenced by reports that the tioningly at the cameraman. master. Waterman company may mount Shot was by Glen Vinson. Moyd himself is a veteran sea­ one of his boards in its new man having spent 15 of his 29 building now being constructed years at sea. And although the in Mobile. Get A Receipt Every member making a donation to the Union for any purpose should receive an official receipt bearing the amount of the contribu­ tion and the purpose for which it Wets made. If a Union official to whom contribution is given does not make out a receipt for the money, the matter should immediately be referred to Paul Hall, Secretary-Trea­ surer, SIU, 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N.Y. In advising the SecretaryTreasurer of such transac­ tions, members should state the name of the official and the port where the money was tendered. •-3. •-'V'll Brother Moyd and the result of 500 hours work in the Mobile HaU. Vendor Had Problems But Paid Off Clean The trip to Calcutta and back on the SS Steel Vendor, Isth­ mian, was a good one according to Deck Delegate Martin O'Con­ nor, except for the Chief Mate, the Purser and a couple, of pre­ contract Isthmian customs. The old Isthmian customs will be voided by the new contract under which, ihe Vendor is now making another run to Calcutta. But the Mate and the Purser are still aboard, according to O'Con­ nor who is taking a stretch ashore. Main trouble with the Mate was that he had been a full Commander in the Navy and was having plenty of trouble getting over the glory of his past. The Purser's weak spot was that, as a staff officer, he had the idea that he was second in command. Both were plenty chicken. AGENT PROVOCATEUR One of the Mate's little hab­ its was to carry a gun. ^This is for you and- youf • SIU," he said to a man in-the'Stewards'De­ partment as f-fie flashed the rod one day on the way out to Cal­ cutta. The Mate was just plain antiUnion. He did his best to stir up the kind of trouble in which one crewman was pitted against an­ other. Once he told a man his shipmates were planning to pull his permit when the Vendor hit the States, and he did other things like that. O'Connor hopes that a fe\v trips under SIU con­ ditions. will bring him around. However, bringing him around may take a little time, as the following incident shows. PHONY CHARGE From Calcutta, the Mate wrote back to the company that the Vendor was going to be a very ditty ship when she reached the States because of the sloppy SIU crew. Things didn't work that way, though. When the Vendor did get back, she touched at Galveston, Hous­ ton, New Orleans and Savannah. In each port, the Isthmian agent commended the crew for a clean ship—an SIU ship. The Mate kept trying though. Ih New Orleans,, he pulled O'Corfnor up on charge$ i^ore the Coast Guard. O'Connor was Deck Maintenance and the Mate claimed he was responsible for a shipboard accident. It was one way to go for the Deck Delegate, but it didn't amount to much. The Purser was strictly a fiveday a week man, both as Piurser and as Pharmacists Mate. If a man was sick on Saturday or Sunday he just had to make the best of things rmtil Monday morning. LONG WEEKEND In fact, there was so much dis­ satisfaction with the Purser that officers as well as men signed a petition to get rid of him. However, he's still aboard. Despite the Mate and the Pur­ ser the Vendor had a good clean payoff. The reason was that, she had a good- SIU crew and was .a credit to the long drive to or­ ganize Isthmian. Brother O'Connor knows all •"a about that drive, incidentally. He sailed for 16 months on four ; 'M Isthmian. ships passing the SIU . word, -and he's happy ,to. see his work bear fruit in the -form-of the -new, Brthm^^ �t-rtdar. Maren 12, 1948 T BE St: AfARERS LOG SIU Ships' Minutes In Brief Page IHne SEAFARER SAM SAYS: HENRY W. BEECHEH. Dec. partments scheduled. Ship's 20—Chairman L. Nicholas; Sec­ Delegate instructed crew in ship­ retary L. E. Pope. Only minor ping rule 35. Carried motion beefs reported, in. Deck Depart­ that all money raised for cables ment. Discussion on why ship to New York Hall be given to left without fresh milk since men in hospitals. Called for Steward reports milk was or­ Yale locks to foc'sle doors. dered. Minute of silence for 4 4 4 Brothers lost at sea. FRANCES. Feb. 15—Chairman S,. 4, 4, Frank Base; Secretary A. FerBRAZIL VICTORY. Feb. 15— rara. Ship's Delegate Dan Butts Chairman A. J. Byrd; Secretary reported change of Electrician's L. M. Morsette. Deck Delegate room as major beef. Depart­ Weigel reported no beefs. Engine ments okay. Voted to have gang­ Delegate Byrd said 20 hours were way rigged for longshoremen to disputed. Stewards Delegate P. keep them from dirtying crew's N. O'Connor said extra meals DOROTHY ANN MESECK. quarters. Voted list of repairs were disputed as well as launch Feb. 7—Chairman W. Goodrich: and asked for new . mattresses. OTiFY TH6 OMiOH WHEA/ service off Buenos Aires. Dele­ Secretary R. P. Sirois. Elected Talk by Engine Delegate Jose gates to check books for dues to Sirois Deck Delegate, Goodrich Colon on laundi*y procedure. yoy AB6 LAID UP IIO TFIE ease payoff. Patrolman to check Engine Delegate. Deck reported slopchest prices and rules on some disputed overtime and an rioSPlTAL. (3H/6 VoUR IVABD medical care. Voted repair list. accident beef. Stewards reported A/UMB0e. SoTMATTHgRS One minute of silence for Broth­ need of supplies and department ers lost at sea. a man shprt. Voted a general WILL Bg sloVBLAY review of food situation. Motion by Palmer carried to have Stew­ IM GBfTihJG YOOR. 4 4 4 ards work together with Dele­ ARICKAREE. Feb. 15—Chair­ gate and crew to correct food man Thomas Fleming; Secretary 4 14 situation. Also voted to get clar­ Floyd BonnelL Delegates: Frank LOYOLA VICTORY. Dec. 18— ification of agreement in New E. Parsons. Deck; Edward Chairman D. Wenger; Secretary York on a number of points in Chante. Enginee;Bonnell Stew­ V. Jamieson. Disputed overtime all departments. Voted to be ards. Man missing watch must . reported in all departments, to paid every 15 days. Repair list pay out of pocket or face be taken up at Baltimore payoff. made and approved. One minute charges, and men coming on Chief Cook to be jacked up on of silence for Brothers lost at watch to keep mess hall clean. food preparation. Minutes en­ sea. Voted donation for men at By HANK dorsed by Deck Delegate H. H. Brighton hospital. Anderson. Engine Delegate W. L. The Educational Organizing Programs in all SIU halls wUl 4 4 4 Howard. Stewards Delegate Nor­ really help more and more Seafarers to becom.e better union MAIDEN CHEEK. Feb. 22— man Kolment and Ship's Dele­ men—with their minds and their actions—and clearly under­ Chairman T. A. Scanlon; Secre­ gate A. E. Swenson. stand and appreciate their membership in the SIU. In this manner tary R. G. Vamon. Deck Dele­ Ill the SIU shall be doubly strengthened in many ways—and all gate J. Benacka reported that BEATRICE. Dec. 16—Chairman union machinei-y would be able to operate mom smoothly for Chief Mate worked Sunday until McHenry; Secretary P. Gonzalez. the benefit of the membership. Every Seafarer should take ad^ noon on topmast stays and open­ Deck and Stewards departments vantage of his weeks in port by reading all union literature, the ing starboard side port door. reported no beefs. Engine De­ shipping rules, the union constitution, the contracts—and especially Said five hours would be partment reported 1st Ass't doing the new booklet on how to organize the unorganized seamen, claimed. Voted check on stores Wiper's work, matter to be re­ the informational booklet for permit-men and others. and slopchest and to keep ship ferred to Patrolman. One min­ 4 4 4 clean. ute of silence for Brothers lost at 4 4 4 The biggest beef the SIU membership is fighting to win is sea. 4 4 4 STEEL WORKEa Feb. 29— the honest-hearted attempt to stop men from fouling up good. i SEATRAIN NEW YORK, Feb. Chairman M. Cross; Secretary 4 4 4 clean SIU ships with their performing whether it's because of. AFOUNDRIA, Dec. 13—Chair­ •John Straka. Deck in good 25—Chairman R. W. Sweeney; intoxication or because of a minor beef which can and should Secretary K. Frey. No overtime man F. J. Soss; Secretary Eldon shape except for Rosenthal's 5% easily be handled quietly and without argument or confu­ beefs reported. Engine Delegate Ray. Voted to move hospital hours disputed overtime and an­ sion by the ship's delegates. The delegates of every SIU ship amidships, to have extensive other 2 hours disputed. Engine reported that painting in Engine should see to it that every beef—big or small—is either painting done before next sign- Room okay except for beef on quarters was being done. settled aboard ship in a calm and sensible manner or reserved on and to have belt guards in­ Engineers doing Wiper's work. Sweeney elected new Ship's for the patrolmen at the payoff. This is the SIU way—the stalled on forced-draft blower. Stewards Department reported Delegate by acclamation. For­ only way. Good and Welfare: Agreed to no beefs at all. Voted to list mer Ship's Delegate Thompson 4 4 4 have wooden gratings put in slopchest and Stewards stores. given vote of thanks for good showers, and to have Patrolman Voted to buy a washing machine. work. One minute of silence for Furthermoi-e, a delegate's job aboard ship is not a backcheck slopchest prices. One min­ Decided that men on Isthmian Brothers lost at sea. breaking problem if he does everything sensibly and quietly and ute of silence for Brothers lost ships should read agreement. receives the solid cooperation of every man in his department, j It's as easy as that, Brothei-s... Brother John Santos, who was One minute of silence for Broth­ in port sevei'al weeks after trjdng out the fanning life, shipped ers lost at sea. out to Europe last week... Brother "Scotty" Morton, who keeps 4 4 4 on losing his hats and can't wear a blpck watch-cap because it's STEEL WORKER. Feb. 21— too hot on his head, is in town afi.r meeting his shipmate. Chairman J. Fediow; Secretary Brother Pete McCoskey, the oldtimcr. J. R. Butler. Deck putting in for 4 4 4 2 extra hours for shifting ship. Brother Joe Pendleton says he'll soon be sailing into the Engine Room said repairs would 4 4 4 4 4 4 voyage of matrimony—if he gets his ship to a European port DOROTHY ANN MESECK. THOMAS HEYWARD. Dec. 21 be made and reported that man ... Bosun Bera Smyley is in town after a bit of illness... —Chairman L. A. Donovan: off watch would get overtime for Feb. 28—Chairman R. P. Sirios; Brother John Fediow was in town last week. How's every­ Secretary Van Huggins. Only work done by First Ass't. Ship's Secretary Bill Reynen. Special thing, oldtimer?... Brother Jimmy Millican says that his serious departmental beef con­ Delegate Frenchy Ruf reported meeting called Ship's Delegate L. shipmate. Charlie Henry, the oldtimer. shipped out recently cerned division of painting. that Jr. Engineers could put in Lombardi. Motion by B. F. Good­ ... We would like to know if certain crews of Alcoa ships Agreed Deck would handle for overtime when the First rich. seconded by V. Moller and which hit Trinidad have been going to the company offices limited amount of painting to be Ass't did their work, and that BR caiTied not to sail ship unless re­ there for weekly bundles of LOGS they requested to receive? done. Reagan suggested galley could get overtime because Stew­ pairs demanded after Feb. 7 ard painted own foc'sle. Voted 4 4 4 meetiing were completed. One be painted. Steward replied he The weeklj' LOG will be traveling all over the nation to was trying to get job authorized that all departments elect new minute of silence for Brothers the following brothers: Theodore Cumberland of Washington, Minute of silence for Brothers Delegates. Voted that constitu­ lost at sea. tion be studied. Connally Piatt of Georgia, Walter Grohowski of Pennsylvania, lost at sea. 4 4 4 Joseph Flecca of Mass., WiUiam Rafus of Mass., William Stewart ALLEGHENY VICTORY. Feb. 4 4 4 of Mass., Harry Lowther of Mass., J. F. Land of Florida, Donald 24—Chairman J. Kari; Secretary CAPSTAN KNOT, Dec. 27— Riley of Mass., Gerald Godfrey of New York, George Finklea of F. Lahademe. Previous minutes Chairman F. Harrington; Secre­ South Carolina, Ben Sumski of New York, Lee Bom of Texas, accepted with exceptions due to tary F. Robinson. Deck depart­ Francis Miller of Mai*yland, H. B. Kent of Virginia, Joseph Mapes incomplete repaire. Ship's Dele­ ment reported two lull bookmen of Virginia, Donald Milligan of California, J. B. Waters of Georgia, gate F. F. Smith informed crew missed ship in New Orleans. 4 4 4 Walter Pikula of Minnesota, John Yeakel of California, Harry of rider on transportation and Voted that if possible SIU men Mossbury of Indiana and William Van Schie of Alabama. STEEL SCIENTIST. Feb. 22— listed stores and slopchest con­ be found to fill vacancies. Elected Harrington Ship's Delegate. Good Chairman F. H. Schwab: Secre­ tents. Deck Delegate E. Lessor 4 4 4 and welfare: Offenses itemized tary D. O. Harvey. Ship's Dele­ and Engine Delegate N. Wuchina The following oldtimers may still be in town: J. Flannezy, and fines fixed. Delegate to see gate William Moore reported no to be posted. Stewards Delegate F. Vargas. S. E. Duda. Felix Serrano. A. Russo. J. Danel. V. Chief or First about steam which reply to cable, Captain will okay submitted written watch reports McMahon. W. Philip. M. J. Brown. L. Johnston. R. E. Quitm is not always available. Painting pnly 3 hoims for painting of G. Vesagas reported he would and J. Bilinki...The Senate says the Marshall Plan should use gear to be removed- from slop hospital, matter to be referred to stow stores properly. Additional 50 percent of our American ships; Why can't it be 80 percent \ sink. ' Minute 6f- silence for Patrolman. No departmental repairs voted. One nainute of or even 90 percent? We can be generous to others—diet's be beefs. Orders of painting by de- silence for Brothers lost at sea. more patriotic towards our own industries! Brothers lost ^t sea. Mo/^ey. CUT and RUN �-arf iL^iG Tflfn {!'.•••• J It#--- B?': f*rid«r' March IZi 1B48 1»E MEiiBEliiSBlP Brother Appreciative Of SIU Ccmditions After Ride Home On MCS-Conla^ted Ship To the Editor: there were no stores. From Due to something beyortd my there to the boxes this was eontrol, I missed my ship in worse. The frozen food locker had the Lorenco Marques, East Africa, deck covered with ice, the and I went to Durban, South shelves all fouled up. The fish iAfrica, to wait for my ship. But instead of my own, I box was the same. The dairy caught a Marine Cooks and. box was running at about 60,deStewards Pope and Talbot scow. grees, eggs stinking under the What a ship! We should be grating and the vegetable box proud of our Union and our liv­ full of rotton vegetables. This ing conditions on shipboard, also had a bunch of crap under the gratings. compared to other Unions. NOT CABEFUl. When I boarded this ship to The thaw room had a lot of look it over, I was sick and dis^appointed. On the outside it stinking meat in it. The meat was perfect; lines all straight and box had the meat all over the fstretched taunt, masts, booms all deck and they had been walk­ ^gear and winches painted, mid­ ing on it. (too damn lazy to hang ship houses and all first class, it up.) but inside it was filthy. Mess- So I decided that it must be the fault of the union. While rooips, galley, etc. were filthy. That was enough right there, the Delegate was showing me . but I ventured a little farther to around I was wishing to God I the dry stores. Eversdhing was were going on an SIU ship in­ . upside down—cereals, cookies, stead of this scow. noodles full of weevils, flour bad; Well, after cleaning this tub coffee, beans, peas, all over the up, I had no food to cook with, deric. The shelves were covered not even potatoes, we pulled in­ with crap and on top of all this. to Dakar, French West Africa, Transfer Of Ships Ending *Smoke On Water': Martin the moment, "scrap and rebuild" is the national motto. As I remember, tankers cost about $3 hi million to build. I doubt if foreign or international oil companies pay that for them. By the way, as a citizen who has to pay off the mortgage after the ships are given away, do the oil companies pay one tenth of $3% million per tanker? Millions of dollars in tanker wealth have been turned over to foreign countries in the past few months. Any country, friend or foe, can have 100-200 ships given to them. Because, as they tell you, we Yankee sailor men want Amer­ ican food, wages and living con­ ditions aboard our ships. 'What the hell, American money and effort built them and our great­ grandchildren will never live long enough to pay off the mort­ gages. Ships given away abroad do not pay any taxes here, nor do the wages of their crews sup­ port business here. BUCK PASSING The Maritime Commission (per press reports) states that the supplying of oil tankers to de­ liver fuel oil is an oil company problem. The commission's only problem is to sell them for a song with both hands. The sailor, like all citizens, is hard, pressed east coast. taxed to build the ships. We Tough winters. Bunk! Even if went to sea in these ships during ^ the winter had been a mild one the war to save our country and :there would not have been oil many of us were sent to Davey enough to go around. Perhaps Jones' locker. when the gullible citizenry has We always knew where the either survived or perished of Yankee sailor man was by the ^ jmetunonia. Naval tankers may "smoke on the water." There's " be ready • to. give them bunkers none now, so don't worry about for home oil-burners. him. Let him starve. He's the vanishing American. THEY'RE BUILDING It doesn't make sense to me. "•Every shipway in the United mn^orn contains a cargo ship I'm fiill of wonder. (Po^ Martin iaiiM to cruise at 20 knots. At To the Editor: A short while back I spent seventeen days in London's East End awaiting passage on the Aquitania after delivery a T-2 tanker to Birkenhead shipyard across the Mersey from Liver­ pool. There I saw a parade of Amer­ ican tankers going into the yard. They were American going in but that was to be the end. They -were fit tankers that had been running trouble-free and were being delivered to Esso and Anj^o-Indian Oil Company of Englland. ^Every sailor knows the north-east coast of U .3. was not get­ ting fuel oil during last summer and fall, instead naval bunkers were being delivered. Now the Navy reconditions fifty old, beat• up tankers to speed oil to the and got stores, if you can call them rthat. - Rusty, rotten canned good,s—no .meat at all. Poor veg­ etables—no rice, no beans, no nothing. The Steward never checked a damn thing. We supposedly purchased $4,000 worth of stores and got about $400. Canned goods came to $1.89 a can for peas and beans. In other words, it's nothing like our ships. You don't have the Delegates to check the stores, you don't have regular meeting or anything. On that ship, which happened The Royal Court aboard the Salvador Brau poses for its to be a C-3, you got what over­ picture. On the '^throne" are Queen H. Dennis, Deck Main!.; time they thought you should have. You didn't put down how Royal Baby R. Brinn, Oiler; King Neptune S. Volpi. Bosun. much the Steward said, you get In front, left to right—^Royal Barber J. Acldss, OS; Prosecut­ this and like it. ing Attorney D. Waters, AB; Judge E. Spear. Steward; Jury-. For example, 3 hours complete man B. Peterson, Chief Eng.; Juryman J. Dillon, Captain, preparing and defrosting fish and sougeeing of C-3 galley, 2 hours, and Doctor J. Simmons, Wiper. frozen food locker, 2 hours cleaning complete vegeteble box, 3 hours complete defrosting and restoring meat box—it takes longer than that to do it. NO JAM. SCRAM Queen (H. Dennis, Deck Mainte­ To the Editor: The Deck Dept. would ask for nance) and the Royal Barber (J. something—jam, jelly, or peanut I am writing from Buenos Ackiss, OS). butter. Hie messman would say Aires on the SS Salvador Brau Let me also mention that D. "there isn't any"—we did have and would like ti report on a K; Waters, AB, would make One plenty. Ask for soup and we pleasant party we had on board good sea lawyer. {le was the got gravy, or else he would tell crossing the equator. Prosecuting Attorney and a us to go to helL On the morning of the cross­ tough man to buck. How long would the SIU keep ing, the Captain declared the day E. F. Spear was the Judge and a man like that? In all around a holiday and there ensued one light sentences were unheard of. conditions, we have.; the best, and of the best initiation parties I Enclosed are a few photo­ we should be proud", of our offi­ have ever had the pleasure of graphs of the show to give LOG cials for the splendid work they witnessing. readers a glimpse of their Bro­ have done in negotiating our Fun was had by all, and the thers in action. (Ed. Note: see contracts and for the clean and pollywogs all turned out to be cut.) Most of these boys are real decent living conditions we have. good sports. As for the shell­ oldtimers: To keep those things, we must backs, all I can say is that they P. Scidurlo keep our SID ships clean ships. were an experienced bunch and Saloon Messman MCS is losing Matson Line due did a good job—especially King SS Salvador Brau to carelessness. We could also Neptune (S. Volpi, Bosun), the Buenos Aires lose some companies the same way should we become lax and SOON TO BE BACK ON THE JOB careless, so let's keep up the good work'and keep fighting and gain what other Unions are los­ ing. C. A. Fletcher 38460 Brau Crew Crosses Line, Enjoys Jolly Neptune Rite SEAFARER-STUDENT BATS DOWN UNION CRITICS WITH LOG To the Editor: Just a few lines from a land­ locked Seafarer who is now do­ ing his sailing on the stormy seas of so-caUed higher educa­ tion. I sure appreciate receiving the LOG every week, it comes in handy as an available source of material in helping me set some of these _ rocking chair philoso­ phers straight in matters of la­ bor relations. How about telling Matt Bruno, A1 Bogran and all the rest of the former crewmembers of the Evelyn to drop me a few lines concerning sea stories and tales of the night life in those foreign ports? Ted McLane Gen. Detivery University of Florida Gaineeville, Fla. (Ed. Note; You guys can consider yourselves told.) With fit-out season just around the corner, it won't be long before the excursion boats will again be running on the Great Lakes. Thej Greater Detroit, shown above, will, before many weeks, be railing for an SIU crew and once more the overnight trips fr tm Detroit io Cleveland aild Buffalo will be under vray. •s| �Fridkr« March 12, 1948 ; Strange Notions 'As To Dues Duty Steam Up Fontan t H E S E A F A R ER S L O G NO SOUR FACES AMONG THIS CREW Feels Chief Electricians Rate Greater Privileges To the Editor: To the Editor: Kelly Kibitzes In NO, Finds Things Slow In IB I'li'V-; I'ilB''' •" vieAiR'm'BAaise / dFt/SxatMiOH/ •Bi! • • 'jf we out-rate the Stewards twoto one. Incidentally, I have Ste­ wards papers. • I have talked to other Elec­ tricians on this .same subject. They seem a bit leary that the crew might come right out and say, "why should he have a pri­ vate room and bath, we haven't." Our Union is for the better­ ment of each and every member. Does the Chief Mate bitch be­ cause the Old Man has a better room that he? I think a Bosun should have a room to himself, after all, he ramrods the crew. , In reply to Brother Parrot's letter in the last issue of the I've never blown my top since LOG concerning the why and being in the union, maybe it wherefores of a Chief Electrician, was because I had no good rea­ I feel that I might as well put in son, but now I'm steamed up. my two bits worth. I have noticed here in San I agree with everything Juan that some of the brothers Brother Parrot says and hope to have the wrong idea as to their see a committee of Chief Elec­ unipn rights. It may be that they tricians sitting in with the ne­ just don't know or don't want gotiating committee when work­ to know. ing rules are opened next time. Everytime * I have an argu­ This is what I think: ment with a guy in the Hall he I feel the Chief Electrician • brings up the fact that he pays should have a I'oom and private $3 a month dues and that's his bath. It should be arranged so reason for beefing. ROUTED CHIEF that the BR makes up his bunk If I don't loan him the type­ I ran into a situation the other and cares for his room. Why? writer or if I don't let him make day where a fellow came over to Because we had it before the a telephone call to his girl friend, our ship and bragged about war and there is no reason for he brings up the matter of dues. having the Chief Electrician our not having it again. Listen Brothers, you pay this yanked off the ship because he Another thing—we ate topside money not because the officials lived topside. If the man was a before and during the war. Why . say so. Unionism is a hell of a fink or a phony, I don't know. not now? It isn't that we are lot more than that. Your dues any better than any one else in At any rate, it was a sorry move. go for payment of the union's I left a commie outfit to get the crew, I think our responsi­ functions in your interest and bility and .salary is such as to into a good union and according that means paper work, office to our policy, holding guys down rate it. stationary, telephone calls (on to cramped quarters isn't it. I business), transportation, rent and IN THE KNOW gave up a full book to join the most of all, the wages for your I believe the Union should see SIU as a permit. I even helped representatives. to it that we get more competent organize. I got disgusted with Don't get the wrong impres­ Chief Electricians aboard our the rotten ways of the NMU and sion as to the purpose of dues. ships. For instance aboard the quit going to sea. I took a job It's your money and it is being Alcoa Runner on my second daj^ as foreman for a company in used for you and your bi'others. out, I presented the Chief En­ Texas, but decided to come back William Fontan gineer with a work list which to sea and came into the SIU. contained quite a bit of overtime. Like Brother Parrot, I believe When he asked me if I was changes should be made in the At lop are the smiling faces capable of doing the work I working rules as pertain to Elec­ of the men who prepare the had listed, I blew my top. I tricians. Some of the suggested chow aboard the Alcoa Cav­ guess he had been used to foul- changes are as follows: alier. From left to right they balls. 1—Chief Electrician is to be are: Walter Reidy. Chef: Eric I ripped a winch down from directly responsible to the Chief Landburg. 3rd Cook; Carmen stem to stem without any mark­ Engineer . Morano, Utility; Johnny MurTo the Editor: ings as to where the resistors and 2—^No one except the Chief ello. Utility; Donald Malenfant coils or contacts were to go. I While reading the Jan. 23, Electrician is to handle the main Larder Cook, and Larry Dur­ chipped, scaled and red-leaded 1948, edition of the LOG (a ham. 2nd Passenger Cook. auxiliary switch board parallel the insides and painted over weekly must), I was delightfully the generator or system's gener­ Still smiling pretty we have that. I pulled the fans and surprised to come across my pic­ Donald Malenfant. Rudolph ator. on a T-2 tanker. broke them down. I put in new ture as well as those of some of Muclak, Chief Pantryman, and 3—That all Chief Electricians brushes and repacked the bear­ my shipmates. Christian Voss. Chief Baker. keep a daily log and monthly ings. On winches alone I made It's been nearly a year since At the right is the Chief El­ megger readings of all equip­ 209 hours of overtime in four­ 1 made that trip and while I ectrician who has just put the ment. teen days. don't remember the picture being crew phonograph back in I am out here for the Union's 4—That regardless who is the taken, I remember very well the working order. Ouliit was pur­ interest as well as my own. The Assistant Electrician, he be aid­ shipmates of the Nampa Victory. chased out of donations by ' Electricians have the highest ed in learning the trade on the In the past you have been very crewmembers. •ated jobs in the union. I think job as you did. Someday he wiU obliging in regards to requests be sailing as Chief. for pictures, and since one of 5—That the Union keep gasthose pictures on page 12 of our hound electricians off ships and Union paper shows such a clear make them ship as assistants if picture of our mosshall, I won­ To the Editor: .second deck with tons of water performers before they have a they screw up. We must keep der if you would oblige me with causing it to buckle a little bit. chance to do any harm. our contract, to do so we must a duplicate of it as well as the This is my fii'st dispatch from It won't be long, however, be­ have capable electricians able to I'm telling you, they are dream one whei-e I'm cutting the cards "Kelly's Korner" so hold on sling theoiy back at phony en­ fore we can move back in. boats and the pride of the SIU. with "Tennessee." tight, here goes. The carnival was pretty big It looks like they are going to gineers. I am now on the Robin Don6—That on T-2's the Chief El­ Everybody down here in New and I think every seafarer had put more on the run which caster heading for New York ectrician shall put his pumps on would be good for all concerned. a good time the last day of which we should reach late this Orleans had a good time when the line and stand by until they Mardi Gras. According to cus­ Old Bull Sheppard is doing a month. the carnival was here but now are secured. .A.t present, the en­ tom you can go around and kiss wonderful job down here and is Bill Doran things are pretty slow. All the gineer does it. (Ed." Note: We'd like to fun and frolic is gone and the all of the pretty girls. To Moon W£ll liked by all. 7—That the Electrical inanuela Koons it was his day. He was That just about ties up every­ oblige you with the pics but boys are looking to ship out. in the Chief Engineer's office be going crazy trying his best to do you did not enclose an ad­ The board, .however, is so bare just that and the girls were try­ thing in this "Gateway to the placed with the Chief Electrician dress. Come on in and pick that the cockroaches are feeling South," so I'll be shoving along them up next time you're in self conscious walking across that ing their best to keep away to see what's happening up the for his reference. After all, he is the man who is supposed to from the Moon. New" York.) bare expanse. It looks like ship­ do the ordering of replacement block. Maybe Moon is only "half ping will pick up pretty soon parts. Vincent J. (Kelly) Keller and both the members and. cock­ safe." We can and will make a roaches will be happy. He is a swell guy, really. He better job for the Electrical de­ I see a lot of the oldtimers is getting a good reputation with Protest Proj^sed partment of a ship if you fel­ around. The weather here is the local bigshots and is the onlj' lows will pitch in and help out. pretty uncertain. One day the one who can get our boys out of Change in Rules The less we go to the Engineers sun is shining, the next day it is jail providing they haven't done To the Editor: for the above the better off we very cold. There are a lot of something too serious. are. The Union will help us, wa We pnotest the proposed rule pcrmitmcn on the bcacb, but it I think he will run for Mayor whereby a Bosun cannot be pro­ must also help ourselves. looks like they will be taken up of New Orleans or maybe head As we all know, electricitj* is moted aboard ship. We feel a in her infancy and we must read, soon. of the fairgrounds which Moon man qualified to sail bosun build and experiment in ouar These fellows deserve a plug. helps support. should be allowed to be pro­ It takes a lot of guts to stand Boy you should see the Clip­ moted with crew's okay as is time to stay ahead of the game. Our fields are expanding eadi up under the strain day after per and the Mississippi ships the present rule. Suggest main­ and every day, so, maritime eleo day. coming in. It makes you feel taining shipping rule as it is tricians, let's go. We are having a little trouble good to see how nice and clean now. with the new hall. A fire broke they are. No trouble or beefs Ben McCormick out in the adjoining building and on those ships—they have a way 13 Crewmembers Chief Electrician the fire department flooded the of checking all gashounds and Monarch of the Seas Alcoa Runner RemembersNampa And Fine Crew, Wants Pictures 1%n Page EieT«n M �A R EES LAf G Sag* Twelve $,. ' Fridvg.. jiiiurm 1% :i«ii Dispatcher Asks Members To Learn Rules, Contracts By W. PAUL GCNSORCHIK NEW YORK — As Chief Dis-l run you'd like to make. If you patcher here in the port of New get a chance for a job grab it, York and speaking, I believe, for and grab it fast. all Dispatchers, I would like to Another thing, this matter of •hear some answers to certain the present status of shipboard promotions is widely misunder­ •questions. BOSTON stood. SS Knox Victory. $21.00: SS Brazil We in the SIU have as intel­ ligent, upright, hardworking, and Several months ago it was le­ Victory. $27.00. NEW YORK honest a membership as you can gal to prevent promotions aboard DONATIONS find in any industry in the U.S. ship. Right now it isn't, and B. L.INDIVIDUAL Rardin, $1.00: B. Kuk, $2.00: there is nothing to bar such a However, there are some things Rose L. Martin, $S0.00: R. E. Davis," $1.00: J. J. Stoddard, $2.00: H. Lan,ithat the members ought to take promotion. the trouble to do to better serve Meanwhile, the Agents Con­ cour, $10.00: Ethen Lewis Cooke, $1.00: A. Lugo, $3.00: Aniano Raymond, $2.00: their Union and themselves. Cer­ ference recommended that the A. B. Bryan. $7.00: T. M. ReUly, $3.00; question of shipboard promotions tainly they ought to learn what August B. Valentine, $10.00. • they can do and cannot do, and be decided by a referendum bal­ F. M. Cole, $5.00: Knute Larsen, what is expected of them under lot, and voting on the question $2.00: H. M. Lewis, $1.00: C. Moonan, Felix E. Dayrit, $2.00; Carl the conditions won by the SIU. was scheduled to begin March $5-00: Adams, $3.00: Henry S. Franklin,'$1.00: 10. If the voting goes as ex­ E. Miller, -$10.00: B. C. Gale, $10.00; Too-many never have. A good Union man should pected, shipboard promotions will C. L. Ebon, .$iO.OO: P. F. Ackroyd, McHale, $1,000. ;-know his Shipping Rules cold. be barred by a change in Rule $10.00: JohnSSJ. CORNELIA 29. He should know his SIU ConstiF. A. artolemi, $1.00': W. Hussey. . tution rand he should know the However, until and unless the $2.00: J. C. Drumond, $2.00: J. B. -contract under which he sails. membership condemns such pro­ Crowley, $2.00. G. Jensen, $1.00; L, L. Gormandy, Moreover, if he has a beef, motions, they are perfectly prop­ $3.00; S. F. Johnston. $1.00; G. F. er according to the Rules now in he should know the facts and Woods. $3.00: S. J. DeMelles, ,$2.00: J. . circumstances and the names of effect. (But OS, Wipers and R. Palmer, $2.00: V. K. Viitainoza, •-•everybody concerned. Too often Messmen cannot be promoted.) $4.00: W. W. Pickel, Jr., $2.00: Lam Ching, $5.00: J. DiGeorgio, $1.50: P. .-inen.come in with beefs and ad- I hate to harp on the lack of T. Gleave, $1.00; J. Grych. $10.00. •>mit they don't know the name interest in the Shipping Rules, SS LA SALLE . ef 'the Captain, the Mate, the and I wouldn't do it if I didn't M. J. Hitchcock. $1.00. SS EVANGEUNE Chief Engineer or even the Bos­ get tired of hearing members R. E. Peek, $1.00: N. Robertson. say "I, don't know that rule." un. How can they expect to get $1.00. everytime one is mentioned. anything done? SS ED -MARKHAM Try telling the judge some H. Rebane, $1.00; J. Schupstlk, BREAK FOR ALIENS morning that you didn't know $5.00: J. F. Pineau, $1.00: N. Coratti, Sliipping has picked up a bit, it was against the rule to do $2.00; R. Clarke, $5.00; J. Fernandez, $1.00; M. O. Karlsson, $2.00; A. Segand the possibilities are that it whatever jmu did and see how riff, ^3.00; B. B. Curry, $2.00; F. •will be even better in the near far you get. Stpne, $2.00: R. Thompson, $2.00: F. future. Even alien members will All kidding aside, all the mem- Walski, $1.00: H. Joubert, $2.00: Z. be-getting a little better break—(bers should know the rules, the Turner. $3.00: G. Vidal, $2.00-, V. Cruz, $2.00: A. Eksteens, $2;00. a break they deserve—if things Constitution and the contracts, SS BIENVILLE go as they look. and know them cold. When they W. Zaieski, $2.00: F. C. Litsch, One more bit of advice to do, they will be helping the $2.00. SS ANTINOUS alien members — I handed out Union to function more smoothL. Bugajewski. .$5.00;' W. Pietrucki, some last week, you remember:|ly, and, more important, help- $1.00: A. Morales, $1.00; J. H. Uzonyi, Don't try to wait for a certain ing themselves. $1.00: J. C. Diaz, $1.00. Pipe Dreams By JOHNNY JOHNSTON NEW ORLEANS — The Sea­ farers ^as never been known to let a beef pass without seeing that it was settled to the satisfac­ tion of the men involved. But . could you call this a legitimate beef? • A ship's crew submitted a re- pair list to the Patrolman at the time of payoff and the repairs listed were taken care of. The day before the ship was to sign•on again, the Hall received a call from the Ship's Delegate anrnoimcing that the crew would not sign on until a new list of repairs was handled. A Patrolman was immediately dispatched to the ship and was handed this list: 1. Wwden bunks (6 ft., 7 in. by 3 ft., 1 in.) with drawers and innerspring mattresses to be in­ stalled in all foc'sles. 2. One wash basin with fresh hot and cold water and mirrors in each foc'sle. 3. One standard full length wooden locker with compart­ - <'J) ments. 4. Wooden bulkheads in all foc'sles. P: •' 5. Uniform ^Ives in all V!•bunks. B- 6. Full length rubber mat for each foc'sle. 7. One thermos bottle and drinking glass in each foc'sle. 8. Electric washing* machine with mangle in crew's laundry. 9. Dismantle bulkhead in now vacant gun crew quarters aft, leaving present water closet in­ tact and instil card tables with upholstered swivel chairs and settees adjacent to bulkheads. Also shelves for library plus neon or indirect lighting. 10. One Stromberg-Carlson ra­ dio-phonograph, long and short­ wave. 11. A GE refrigerator, perco­ lator and sink to be installed in library aft. 12. Automatic egg boiler. 13. One small radio speaker, uniform type, in all foc'sles. 14. One new electric range for galley. 15. Install sink and two-burner hot plate and percolator in En­ gine Room. 16. Four dozen portable deck chairs for crew. These sixteen modest requests were all that were asked by the crew. A wave of the Patrol­ man's magic wand, thought the crew, would bring forth the re­ quested items and then, satisfied, the crew would sign-on. However, the Patrolman with­ held the shower of. luxuries. He sniffed -around a bit to leam what had prompted this, to say the least, "unusual" list. FOUND THE CAUSE His efforts were rewarded. He found one crewmember, an oldtimer, who had drawn up the list and received the approval of the crew. This he got because the men were relatively newcomers to the industry and thought they had better string along with him. When the Patrolntan called the crew together and explained the situation, it took but a fow min­ utes for them to see that the oldster was all wet. Instead of helping tl\g, ctew and Union to get better condi­ tions aboard ship — in a sane manner—Jie had almost scuttled everjdhing. Capers like this set the Union back ten years. A sensible repair list will get immediate attention and every­ thing will be won for the crew, but it can be carried too far. Whether you have been going to sea for 20 days or. 20 years, if you rim into a screwball like this, get the crew together and grease the gangway for him. He can have his opium dreams ashore wljere they'll do no one any harm, , SS ALLEGHENY VICTORY $1.00: J. V. Rivera, $2.00; J. Colon, Max Byers, $2.00: R. Peters, $4.00: $2.00; F. Borse, $2.00; C. F. Rocafort, R. Sutton, $1.00: A. Hart, $1.00: W. $2.00: P. Jiminez, $2.00: Reeves, $1.00; Wilaon, $4.00: J. D. Walker, $1.00; G. R. Johnston. $1.00. Doty, $1.00; E. Vltek, $3.00; O. D. SS EDITH • Malone, $5.00; S. E. Patterson. $2.00; J. Shefuleski, $2.00; L. Rizzo, $1.00; H. Puckett, $2.00; Eric E. LeBlanc, A. G. Price, $1.00;^ J. N. Lapointe, $5.00; Calvin J. LeBlanc, $5.00; R. G. $1.00; E. M. Mabie, $1.00; T. M. Gowfer, OttinKer, $2.00: K. L. Helms, $2.00; $1.00: A. M. Casey, $1.00; D. R. Smifh, W. W. Seudder, $5.00; K. Jones, $4.00: $.50; A. Duncan. $2.00. A. L. Sayers, $2.00: E. C. Piatt, $3.00: SS J. ALTGELD R. Creer, $2.00: Angelo Giorlando, C. T .Morgan, $1.00: L. R. Cable, $2.00: Louis E. Lotz. $2.00; R. $2.00: F. F. Reese, $1.00. Peel, $1.00; Jacob Buckelew, $3.00; B, SS SOUTHSTAR J. Lawrence, $2.00; E. V. Haydn, $2.00; S. Alfano, $2.00. J. W. Darouse, '$2.00; J. F. Casern; $2.00. SS LOOP KNOT J. F. Harley, $2.09; M. Piskun, $2.00; Wm* O'Brien, $3.00; L. B. Clarkson, $1.00; O. D. MUUn. $2.00: C. Murphy, $2.00: T. Pizzeca, $3.00: L. L. Wilson, $2.00. SS CAVALIER F. D. oyne, $1.00; K. Korneliusen, $2.00. SS N. WEBSTER By BILL STORY A. Wojcieki, $2.00; J. C. Brannan, $2.00: R. E. Allen, $5.00: F. Kubek, SAN FRANCISCO—I just paid $1.00: J. Bourque, $1.00; A. Norman. $1.00; P. D. Mouton, $1.00; W. A. off the Waterman scow—^S John Cabrara, $1.00: R. T. Muller, $5.00; J. B. Hathorn—here in Frisco. Sev­ M. Eitman. $2.00; E. Bergeron, $2.00. en months and one day ago, when SS VIRGINIA CITY VICTORY we signed on in New Orleans, N. V. Erikson, $.50; C. Adams, $2.00; we all were assured that the L, J. White. $2.00: J. Fabian, $2.00; M. would only. last three L. Etcheverry, $2.00; J. Goss, $2.00; F. trip Mendoza, $2.00; E. S. Wenglenski, months, and that we wnuld be $2.00: J. Maldonado, $2.00; Goresh back in this country in time to Nicholas, $1.00: H. MacCormack, $2.00; celebrate the holidays—but they P. Lagasse, $2.00; D. Miller, $1.00; P. neglected to mention what year. Thomas, $1.00; K. K. Brittain, $2.00; L. L. Gormandy, $2.00; R. Underwood. Since we left port with only $2.00: J. J. Flynn, $2.00; S. A. Caruso, three months stores, we natural­ $2.00: P. Gonzales, $2.00; A. G. Camply had plenty of beefs — and beU, $2.00: J. Axelson, $2.00; J. A. Goglas, $2.00: B. Torbick. $2.00; how — but I will say this for Scholtz, $2.00: T. Kenny ,$2.00; W. N. the Skipper: he held the ship Clark, $2.00: L. C. Wallace. $2.00; P. up three days one time in or­ E. Standi, $2.00; G. E. Maslarov, $2.00. der to replenish our stores. SS EVANGELINE The performing in the Stew­ G. CaudUl, $1.00. ards Department, after we were SS STEEL KING out for awhile, created an em­ G. Hassell, $1.00. SS SEATRAIN TEXAS barrassing situation time and J. Toro, $1.00; S. Crook $.2.00; A. L. time again. It is men like tho.se Tlatajczak,. $2.00. that jeopardize our Union con­ SS ROSARIO D. W. Kissel, $1.00; B. Rivero, $1.00: tracts. P. R. Romero,. $1.00; N. KorolchucC When we reached the first port $1.00; G. E. Henderson. $1.00: B. C. of Call in the U.S.—Long Beach Purdy, '$1.00, —the Stewards Department fail­ SS TONTO J. W. Bourgious, $2.00; H. Crocker, ed to turn to, again. We were $1.00: J. Cooke, $2.00. forced to call the A&G San ~ SS HASTINGS Francisco Hall. They backed us J. KalogrWes, $3.00; P. Baker, $2.00; up, and the Stewards Depart­ G. Lienne, $2.00; T. Kurki, $2.00; L. ment went to work once more. Monson, $2.00; E. Montenero, $3.00; F. When some of tlie performers Andrews, $2.00; P. KJjoller, $1.00. aboard ship heard that we jwere SS LIVINGSTON W. J. Conley, $2.00; W. Manning, going to Frisco to payoff, they $2.00. had the captain pay them off un­ SS SEATRAIN HAVANA der mutual consent forfeiting Wm. Wade, $1.00; B. J. Anderson, $1.00; V. Wickizer,'$1.00; C. Johansson, transportation (something which $1.00; A. J. Thomas, $1.00; F. Shaia, the Union struggled to get) .to $2.00; F. Pedraza, $1.00. get away! SS BROAD RIVER Blackie CarduUo, who handled E. S. McCuire, $5.00; M. R. Silvia, $2.00; S. J. Langone, $2.00: Robert the payoff, did a good job and Gray, $10.00; G. Garrido, $1.00; J. G. had no sympathy for the per­ Jones, $2.00. formers. SS STEEL FABRICATOR What I saw on this trip taught W. J. Smolinski, $2.00; R. J. Levesque, $2.00: K. P. Marple, $3.00; R. C. me a lesson. If we don't get Colson, $3.00: V. F. Bachmuva, $3.00; together and crack down on T. Waterson, $5.00; W .F. Meyer, $1.00; these gas hounds and perform­ W. H. Cassidy, $2.00; E. N. Mclnis, $2.00: E. E. Rumrill, Jr., $2.00; W. E. ers; if we don't educate the Cannon, $2.00; R. Atizado, $10.00; R. membership So that they at-least Relente $,10:00; U. P. Repifdad, $1.00: fully understand the contracts L. liediger, $10.00; C. McDonald, under which they are sailing— $10.00: C. Lorifice, $3.00; W. W. Watto avoid bum OT and bum beeifs; kins, $4.00: G. C. Crispala, $3.00; G. Biicheler, $2.00; M. Perry, $2.00; A. if we don't live up to our" part Noronha. $1.00; J. Rani, $2.00; G. C. of the contracts. which we have Turner. $10.00; F. Tagala, $2.00; M. with our contracted companies Szubert, $2.00; N. Vitlacarte, $1.00. —we are certainly going to have SS MAIDEN VICTORY Wm. E. Thornhill, $3.00; P. C. Wil- tough days ahead. loughby, $3.00; J. W. Bonar, $3.00. Incidentally, while I was in SS FRANCES the Frisco A&G office I saw the J. Cortez, $1.00; A. Ferrara, $1.00; four amendments being balloted L. Labrador, $2.00; F. G. Cruz, $2.00; V. Acabeo, $1.00; F. R. Rowell, $1.00; on and I'd like to say in closing B. Holmkwist, $3.00; D. Butts, $2.00; that-every Bookman should vote G, J. Clark. $1.00; J. M. Vega. $1.00; "Yes" straight down the line, A. Miranda, , $1.00:' L. P, Tabariiii, because it means a step forward $2,00; F. Medina. $2.00; G. Garcia, for the union—-for you, and for $1.00; A, Rivera, $1.00; A. Agosto, ,me. Vote "Yes" down the line! $2.00; JiA. Lorents. >$2.00; D. Dejesus, Stor/s Story: Performers MmA Be Disciplined �Fddar. Moxeh 12/ IMr T B E S B JI P A R E RE: & CG Pag« ThizlMB Strikes And Strike Strategy ' " (Continued from Page 4) izing them to collect money and food for the Strike. They should also visit all business establishments both wholesale and retail and ask for donations of food and any other commodities receipting for same in the same manner as if cash was received. _ UNIT (b): This Unit performs the duty of collecting the food and other commodities that have been do­ nated, bringing it into the strike kitchen. The chair­ man of this unit should be notified every day of the donations that have been received and given the names and addresses of the donators as well as any other information concerning such donations that might be helpful. They should also be provided with credentials showing their authority to perform this task. This unit should also be provided, with transportatioi^ car or a truck, if possible, as they have a big job, and an important one. Theirs is to "keep us eating while we light for the union's demands." UNIT (c): This is the Stewards Department of the Food and Finance Committee. This unit operates the strike kitchen, whether stationary or mobile. They actually prepare and serve the food to the strikers. Its chairman should be a Chief Steward assisted by a Chief Cook, and this Unit should consist of as many Cooks and Stewards Department men as possible in order to get the best in efficiency, as this Unit will be working at their trade. The Chairman of this Unit should inform the Strike Committee from day to day of the needs of the strike kitchen and should keep a daily record of the number of meals served. The Strike Committee should be rendered a "daily per meal cost" so that adequate financial reports can be made to the membership of the cost of operation of the strike kitchen. He should also institute a checking system so that those who are not a part of the strike do not eat. SPEAKERS BUREAU This Bureau works directly under the supervision of the Port Strike Committee. The speakers that com­ pose it may be assigned to any other committee for the purpose of making a public address in behalf of the strikers. This committee has a chairman, or chief of' the bureau, who must be a direct member of the Port Strike Committee, and whose duty it is to see thht the policy pertaining to strike, as set by the Port Strike Committee, is carried out by the speakers assigned to the Bureau. Any speaker assigned to this Bureau may be re­ moved at any time by a majority vote of the Port Strike Committee for violating the discipline and policy set by the committee, such as making false and erroneous statements concerning the strike and conducting themselves in a manner unbecoming to a union man, such as appearing in public drunk and trying to speak, on the issues of the strike. The speakers of this Bureau have a very important task to perform. They are the mouth piece of the union and what they say has a great deal of bearing on the outcome of the strike. They should know their subject thoroughly, and all should tell the same story in an interesting and graphic manner. PUBLICITY COMMITTEE Here is one of the most important committees in any strike. Their task is to issue over.the signature of the Port Strike Committee every kind of publicity pejrtaining to the strike and all issues concerning it. Their policy is set by the Port Strike Committee and all members comprising this committee work directly im'der the supervision of the Port Strike Committee. There is one caution that this committee should always keep in mind, and that is: Never issue e statement to the press ot give any interviews with­ out being especially authorized by the Port Strike Committee. Any member of this committee may be removed by- a majority vote of the Port Strike Committee for violating the set policy, such as falsifying the issues of the strike as set by the Port Strike Committee, etc. This committee should issue a daily "Strike Bulle­ tin" giving all strike activity in the Port, and the ;4rdrk of the various committees. 'When speakers are to make public addresses, this committee should be ^notified in sufficient time for the publication of leaflets advertising such meetings. They should work closely fwith all other committees and keep weU informed on 'the daily happeninis. COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE To this committee falls the most confidential task of all. Their duty is to be on hand around Strike Headquarters during their assigned hours, carrying communications of a confidential nature that cannot be entrusted to letter or phone and to such confidential talks as the Port Strike Committee requires. This committee operates all telephone switchboards, teletypes, etc. The members who compose this com­ mittee should be selected from the most competent and trustworthy members of the Union, as their respon­ sibilities to the membership and the Strike Committee is very great. Only full book members, whose loyalty to the Union is beyond question, should be permitted to serve on this committee. Their duties are too numerous to describe and the above is only to give an idea of some of the things that this committee performs. SPECIAL COMMITTEES The strikers have the right to elect or appoint any other committees deemed necessary at any time to perform specific tasks, as well as they have the right to dissolve any committee that they may consider unnecessary or unworkable. It has been the experience of many Unions, who have become involved in strike actions, that too many committees made their strike organizations top-heavy and bureaucratic. They found the smoothest running of a strike, was to keep the committees to a minimum necessary to perform the daily tasks of the strike. This outline is not written with the idea in mind qf blueprinting every committee and defining their func­ tions. As conditions and circumstances change, they should be the deciding factor for the formation or the dissolving of any committee. This outline is written to give the membership an idea of how a strike is conducted, keeping in mind to always use common sense and apply it to the circumstances as they arise. STRIKE PICKET CARD: The credentials of the striker is his picket card. This card is issued only after the striker has properly registered, given the required information to and been assigned a task by the Port Strike Committee. A daily record of each striker is shown on the back of his card, which, at the conclusion of the strike, is compared to the strike records. If this record shows that the striker has conscientiously performed his duties durihg the strike, he is then entitled to full strike qlearance. This is done either by the issuance of a special clearance card to be attached to the picket card or by the use of a prepared stamp with which the picket card is endorsed. In all cases, the final clearance bears the signature of the Chairman of the Strike Committee. tions. The SIU answered this attack with a strike, which lasted but 11 days and ended in a victory for the Union on all major demands. This successful strike also signalled the beginning of a period of stabilization and expansion for the SIU. 2. The war clouds which burst over Europe in September 1939 rained new hazards on the American seamen and the SIU demanded adequate insurance and war risk bonuses. At the Washington negotiations, the NMU, in complete accord with the Communist Party Line, had remained silent on the subject up to that point, put in an appearance. Continuing its usual sell-out tactics, the NMU quickly signed a separate agreement accepting a 25 per cent bonus while the SIU continued the seamen's fight on its own. The Seafarers refused to sail until its demands for adequate protection were met. Meanwhile, the NMU, with the blessing of the government bureaucrats and openly aligned with, the shipowners, attempted to put finks on SIU vessels, a task at which it failed miser­ ably. The SIU's fight brought the desired results with Mediterranean area bonus being raised $20.00—from $30.00 to $50.00 monthly. In the faU of 1940, the fruits of this victory were extended to Australian and Orient runs. The SIU also forced a $10.00 monthly raise in base pay for offshore ships and 10 cents an hour additional overtime pay, as a result of job action. 3. Another major SIU beef saw its beginnings in 1939, when the P. & O. Steamship Company attempted to force SIU men off their ships through the use of a company union operating under a "yellow dog" con­ tract. The SIU struck the ships. Aided by the NMU, which finked out several SIU ships, the company was successful for a timd in operating the vessels with fink crews. But the SIU's determination brought eventual vic­ tory, with the company capitulating with retroactive wage payments to the men involved. This was rapidly followed up by a Union-negotiated $25.00 per month wage increase. The agreement was regarded as the best in the maritime industry. 4. With the torpedoing by an enemy submarine of the first American ship—the SS Robin Moor, manned by a 100 per cent Seafarers crew—the SIU immedi­ ately launched an all-out fight for more adequate armed and insurance protection for the men who were "getting the goods over there." The SIU carried the fight to Washington, where the Maritime Commission offered a proposal for. bonuses and insurance that would have given that employercontrolled agency full rein in the situation. The SIU turned the proposal down fiat. The NMU said it wanted time to consider the proposition, Fed up with Maritime Commission stalling and evasion, the SIU took strike action on Sept. 13, 1941. Seafarer crews hit the bricks. Waterfront picketlines were established. Rank and file NMU members, dis­ gusted with the vacillating position of their leadership, joined the SIU picketlines in defiance of Curran's "no strike" edict. NMU officials labeled the strike "a bum beef" and the SIU as "anti-government" and attempted to ship replacements aboard struck Alcoa ships at Weehawken, I i Hitting the Bricks—SIU Style Practically all of the Union's strike apparatus and techniques outlined in the preceding chapters have evolved from the SIU's experience in the conduct of iti more important strikes. None of the material presented is theory; all of it is the result of methods tested and proved during struggles "on the bricks." The strike strategy of the SIU combines all the ^ successful techniques which were used in every one of its strikes. Highlighting the SIU's remarkable history is a series of successful struggles which have resulted in the unprecedented conditions now pre­ vailing on the American waterfront, and which have stamped the SIU as the most militant imion of maritime workers in the world. Among the many struggles at the point of produc­ tion which have resulted in the SIU's unrivalled con- ditions and reputation since its inception in October 1938 are these: 1. In the spring of 1939, the Eastern Steamship Company, • alarmed at the growing strengt'' of the newly-born SIU, declared war on wages and condi- -:al •m N. J. SIU picketlines, however, defeated their finkery. The Maritime Commission, able to man but three ships, relented and was forced to bargain with the SIU. In October, less than 30' days after the first ship was struck, the Maritime Commission and the oper­ ator yielded on their previous position—and the bonus payments were substantially increased. 5. Again leading the seamen's fight against govern­ mental attempts at regimentation, the SIU announced on April 3, 1946 that it would ignore the War Ship­ ping Administrations General Order 53, which called for competency examinations for Stewards Depart­ ment men. The Union demanded that the order be immediately rescinded and that no crews would be dispatched until then. t Crew after crew refused to sign on vessels where competence cards were a requirement for the Stewards Department. Ship after ship was hung up in the nation's ports. Faced with possible complete immobi­ lization of all SlU-contracted ships on both coasts, the WSA backed dovra in jig time and "postponed" the effective date of the order. 6. In the summer of 1946, the SIU negotiated agree(Continuei ott fPage 14) �THE $EAPARERS LdG Page Fourteen (Covfinned froin Page 13) ments with its contracted companies that were hailed as "the best eyer seen on the waterfront." The record contracts were gained after a series of "stop work" meetings during which Seafarei's temporarily piled off their ships and tied up most of the nation's shipping. In a referendum vote, the membership overwhelming favored a strike to secure the Union's demands. The membership's strike decision was an added factor in bringing the operators around. On the heels of the SIU's contract victory came a ruling by the War Stabilization Board refusing to ^ authorize the wage increase for ships under War Shipping Administration jurisdiction. The SIU rejected the ruling as an abrogation of the right of free collective bargaining and informed the Board that if the decision were not withdrawn it would call for a nation-wide strike. The Board stood pat. On Sept. 6, 1946, the SIU pulled the pin. The nation's greatest maritime strike was under way. Every port on both coasts was locked tight; not a ship moved. An estimated half million waterfront workers left their jobs. "Victory for the Seafarers came less than 10 days later, when the WSB reversed its decision and granted the SIU negotiated increase on WSA ships. The SIU had set the pattern for the highest wages and best conditions ever received by seamen anywhere in the world. 7. Following certification of the SIU as collective bargaining agent for unlicensed men of the Isthmian Steamship Company, one of the largest dry-cargo operators in the world, contract negotiations were laimched. Notoriously anti-union, the company stalled the discussions to allow the Taft-Hartley Act, which banned the closed shop, to become effective. The law was to become effective on Aug. 22. Mean­ while the SIU's strike machinery was made ready. Convinced of the company's intentions, the SIU struck the Isthmian vessels on Aug. 12. Never before had the Union strike apparatus been more highly geared for action. The strike was a model of efficiency and coordination. Everything that had been learned in the earlier beefs was effectively brought -into play. Techniques and strategy went off with watch-like precision. The tactical plan of the strike committee was such that it enabled the Union to make a lightning-like switch in strategy that was responsible for the final victory. The SIU notified the Isthmian company that its demands had been revised and that $100 a month wage increases across the board now were the major issues. The Union al.so announced -that the ships were com­ pletely tied up and would be held that way until "doomsday", while other contracted companies would be permitted to operate normally. Isthmian saw that this plan for its isolation spelled doom and capitulated on Aug. 21, a day before the law, which they had previously looked to as their saviour, went into effect. Out of all these strikes, and especially the Isthmian beef, has come a flexible strike strategy and the physical apparatus that is a most formidable weapon. Should the situation again warrant strike action by the Seafarers to protect its gains or fight for better v'W: Fconditions of employment—and the possibility is everpresent—the SIU should be better prepared than ever before in its history. And it can be fully prepared if every Seafarer does his part. Unity at the Point of Production The development of the SIU's highly efficient strike apparatus did not come about solely as the result of experience gained in its own beefs. Considerable experience was acquired by virtue of the membership's decisions to support other bona-fide trade unions engaged in legitimate beefs. Friday, March 12, 1948 Demonstrating a healthy trflde-union consciousness that has .won immeasurable pi-estige in the American labor movement for the SIU, the Seafarers member­ ship in the past few years has set a standard for labor unity—at the point of production—that has no parallel. This policy has also enabled the membership to keep in trim for its own future beefs. For this reason alone, it is extremely desirable that all hands parti­ cipate in as many beefs as possible. The SIU has given valuable support to many unions, AFL and CIO. The sole requirement the Seafarers asked was that the particular union's beef be economic —that is, for the purpose of securing wages and work­ ing conditions or for a fight for the survival of the union involved. Samples of the SIU's "unity at the point of produc­ tion" occurred in the following beefs; 1. During the Coos Bay beef in the summer of .1946, when the West Coast longshoremen, led by Harry Bridges, refused to load the SUP ship, SS Mello Franco, until a CIO contract replaced the one in effect. Immediately the SIU stepped into the picture and in a supporting move of the SUP threw picketlines around NMU ships on the east coast. Such was the effect of this maneuver that eventually the NMU was forced to tell Bridges "to lay off." Bridges called off his phony raid. 2. The rulei's of the world's financial capital got a first-hand sample of SIU solidarity and strike action on Mar. 5, 1946, when the United Financial Employees, AFL, struck against the Cotton Exchange. M6re than a thousand white-capped Seatarets, coniing from as far south as Baltimore to participate in this beef, joined the picketlines and marched side by side with UFE members and Local 32-B Building Service Em­ ployees, AFL, who were out in sympathy. This dis­ play of strength closed down the world's cotton mart completely for the first time in 75 years. Within 24 hours, the brokers hollered "quits," and the UFE picked up a new contract. Wall Street financial writers still refer to the Seafarers as a factor to be considered in future labor disputes in that section. 3. Receiving considerable prominence in labor papers as an example of trade union solidarity was the SIU's all-out support of the CIO shipyard workers during its 136-day strike in 1947. In all ports the Seafarers joined the lines. Termination of the strike brought glowing praise from CIO officials and the CIO paper stated that reinforcement of their picketlines by SIU men in the port of Baltimore "had steadily cut down the number of scabs" there. Relations between the SIU and the CIO shipyard workers as a result of this support are excellent. 4. In November of 1947, the Seafarers reputation for unity at the point of production spread out across the border into Canada. In response to a call for aid from the AFL United Hatters, Cap and Millinery Workers, Seafarers protected a group of millinery workers from intimidation by communist goons of the Fur and Leather Workers Union who were attempting a raid. The SIU action resulted in a contract for their Canadian brothers. An official of the hatters union, in expressing his organization's appreciation for the Seafarers aid, said, "In my many years in the labor movement, never have I seen such splendid inter-union cooperation and discipline." All of these organizations have assured the SIU of their support, whenever and wherever needed. But they are not the only ones that have pledged aid to the Seafarers in return for valuable support received in beefs and strikes. The list is long. Among them are the Masters, Mates and Pilots, AFL; Radio Officers Union, AFL; International Long­ shoremen's Association, AFL; Union of Operating Engineers, AFL; International Association of Mach­ inists, Independent; United_Automobile Workers, CIO; Brotherhood of Teamsters, AFL; United Telephone Workers, Independent; Farmers Union, AFL; United Mine Workers, District 50; Union of CARE Employees, Independent; Marine Engineers Beneficial Association, CIO; Restaurant Workers, AFL; Bakery Workers, AFL; Sandhogs Union, AFL; Laundry Workers Union, AFL; and the United Packinghouse Workers, CIO, * • » • * » The SIU policy of trade union solidarity at the point of production is not for the sole reason nf improving the effectiveness of the Union's strike mach­ inery. It is based also on the realization that the strength of our Union is dependent on the strength of the labor movement generally. As pointed out above, the strike apparatus which the' Seafarers now has is as much the result of lessons in assisting other unions in their strikes as it is front the experience of conducting our own beefs. One of the most important of the lessons that has come out of the membership's participation in the beefs of these other unions is that disruptive actsintentional or not—pose one of the greatest dangers to a union on strike. Since the Union's existence may depend on the out­ come of a strike, it is absolutely essential that all liands strive to effect a swift victory. Personal gripes should be suspended until the crisis is over, at least. Two classic examples of strike disruption that could have disastrous effects were observed in beefs par­ ticipated in by the SIU. One of these was intentional; the other was not. In the final analysis, they are equally harmful. After the SIU had won its objectives in the 1946 General Strike, the Masters, Mates and Pilots, AFL, and the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association, CIO»' hit the bricks for their own demands. ;The communists in both the licensed men's tinions. (minpletely disregarded the fact that their organizations were engaged in a crucial economic beef and attempted to utilize the strike to serve the political aim of "rule or ruin." Led by Mayne in the MM&P, and Romanoff in the MEBA, they started a vile campaign to dis­ credit the union leadership so they could take over. The fact that the shipowners were encouraged by this finking tactic and that the union memberships thereby could be pushed to defeat was of no concern to these union wreckers. Fortunately, with the aid of the glU. the plan was crushed akd the MM&P and the MEBA won their strikes. s A case closer to home occurred during the 1946 SIU General Strike when one Bum made an unsuccessful attempt to do some political recruting on the SIU picketlines. His only interest in the strike was that it offered him an opportunity to sell his finky political wares. The fact that his Union brothers were pound.ing the bricks to win recognition of their economic demands was secondary. By exploiting the situation for political purposes he failed to give the all-out support to the strike that was essential to victory. While a man's political convictions are his own, the SIU Constitution strictly prohibits actions of this type. The fact that we follow this course is in large part responsible for our many gains and victories. This man not only interfei'ed with the successful prosecution of the strike, he violated the Union's Constitution as well. No member should at any time, especially when the Union is in a beef, tolerate actions of this sort. Be alert! In a strike, watch for all types of dis­ rupters—political and otherwise. The other example of disruption was observed dur­ ing the Coos Bay beef. It was purely unintentional and, of course, an isolated instance but it was the type of thing that could be damaging to morale, which should be at a high point during a strike. The guy at fault was a griper, who caused confusion by hollering about the beans served in the soup kitchen to pickets. The menu wasn't quite what it should be, he figured. He thought only of his belly; the strike was completely forgotten. At this moment, the incident may sound like a pretty small thing. But the ruckus created by the griper over his beans was important enough for the ') I rest of the guys to squelch him and impress upon him that victory in the strike was the biggest thing to them. If such things are small, then it's the little things that count. It should be clear at this point that the effective strike apparatus which the SIU has assembled is no ^ accident. It is the result of years of determined effort on the part of the membership to strengthen the position of their Union and that of the entire labor ' inoveinenl. Into the development of the present pro­ gram has gone much sweat and blood. Unfortunately, there is nothing on the course ahead that assures the Seafarers—or any union—of smooth sailing. It is a foregone conclusion that labor's enemies will continue their unceasing attack upon the foundations of the trade union movement. And no union is more fully conscious of this fact than the Seafarers, as our strike record proves. The Seafarers is coniposed of a membership that has V been tested and proved. They have the guts and : \ determination to remain free trade union men and \ to continue forward on a program of a better life for fc! all -seamen. ( And that can be done by all hands continuing ,to, do their bit in building a stronger SIU. �t H k, R si L Page Tiitee». Peck, Nohea O. Jr .89 46.34 Peckham, Dale O . 17.52 83.47 Peckham, Sherman B. , . 38.52 .55 Pedersen, Arthur M 104.39 2:20 Pedersen, Bjoume JB 3.23 Pedersen, Carl G 2.^ 16.97 Pedersen, Ernest 2.88 56.75 Pedersen, H 10.53 2.34 Pedersen, Peter J . 4JB 501 HIBERNIA BLOG^ NEW ORLEANS, LA. 3.50 Pedersen, Paul S. .28 2.42 The following is a list of unclaimed wages and Federal Old A^r Pederson, Eugene O . Am 10.40 25:43 Benefit over-deductions now being paid by the Mississippi Steamship Com­ Pederson, Johannes 48 Pederson, Leon V 2.98 4.84 pany covering the period up to December 31, 1946. Pederson, Martin . 33.06 32.46 Men due money shduld call or write the company office, 501 Hiber- Pedlar, Wm. B 5.68 10.26 Pedroza, F. M 44.71 6.63 ' nia Bldg., New Orleans, La. All claims should be addressed to Mr. Eller26.44 14.33 busch and include full name, Social Security number, Z number, rating, Peed, Louis Peel, Robert M. 56.53 9.01 date and. place; of birth and the address to which the money is to be sent. Peele, Raymond T 1.52 6.45 Pehler, Frederick A 31.92 2.94 Owen, William L 6.48 j Paretti, Eliot H 3.81 [Pawlick, John 26.16 Pekkola, Oliver H 3.37 40.38 3.75 Pawloski, Raymond F. .... 2.40 4.66 Pareait, Nelson J Pelderi, Theodore 1.43 Owen, Clarence E. .— 2,83 24 Payez, George Alfred 13.85 Parinsky, Owens, Garland B. 4.66 13.05 Pelikeze, Stanislaw 8,69 2.75 30.71 Payne, Archie B 5.69 Pariseru, Darold C Pellay, Wm. : 3.22 Owens, Irving N 34.97 Payne, Charlse M 4.68 Parish, C. J 148.99 Owens, James K 1.41 15.70 Pelle, Raffagle Delia 3.26 55.21 Payne, Gerald Thomas 30.80 33.86 Parish, E 43 Owens, J. F PelZerin, Victor 6.54 4.30 Payne, Gordon D 5.03 4.13 Parker, Chas. W 3.55 Owens, John S Pellet, Sidney 1.00 1.87 Payne, Milton 150.40 Parker, Clyde D. V 5.80 2.47 Owens, Marvin James Pelletier, Joseph 15J14 Parker Everett Lawrence 4.45 Payne, Oscar A. Owens, Monford M 4^20 1.34 15.83 „ „ Pelletier, Joseph G. Jr..... .89 5.99 Parker, Foy 27.55 Payne^ Perry Samues 24 03 \ PeUetier, Leopold 10.63 3.78 Parker, J 2.42 Pay ton, V 1:07 10.74 O^ns, William A. Pelsey, Ernest A .94 24.73 Peace, William T. 37.94 Parker, James M.. |Oxley, Chas. A 1.58 98.75 Parker, John W. .. 2.79 Peacock, Edward P 7.20 3.20 31.03 Peak, Alan. P 2.75 Parker, L George Pacanovski, 28.00 16,26 9.24 Pearce, Harry R. .53 Parker, Lee 3.87 4.82 Pace, J. • R.o. i tr Parker, Norman R. .59 Pearce, Wililam A 1.80 24,73 g gg' ^ The following named men. are 15.59 Pearcy, Howard L 1.93 Parker, Robert A; 8.30 due overtime money whidi they 08 Pachico, John A 11,67 Pearson, Jack W 33.58 Parker, Samuel T 7.13 j did not collect at the payoffi 36.83 Pacia, Roberto Parker, William G 2.12 Pearson, Wayne W. Packer, Theodore 4.66 3.26 ^ Call or contact Alcoa Steam^p 10.74 7.94 Parks, Carl A Peasley, Louis G 1.19 Co., Pier 45, New York. Coyle, 181.19 Packert, Albert R. 7.13 39.20 Parks, Thomas A 'Padgett, Samuel F. Pebocae, G 8.03 ^ Tubman, Fitzwater and Mcln* 6.93 „ , r 2.82 5.21 Parnell, James H Peck, J. H 1.14 turff. 19.96 "' ,: ', 3.38 37.35 Parodes, R. W. 12.54' ^ 7.87 6.07 Paroll, S 66 ^^'^"^^' Parr, ^Jugene L 5.31 .27 5.14 Pagan, Joseph 20.30 5.59 Parrata, Rafael Page, F. M 6.50. Parrett, Thomas R 3.43 24.73 FRANCISCO R. CASTRO General Strike, please get in 2.00 Page, Roy L Parrish, Leroy C: 9.99 Page, W. A K 25.92 Pacific Tankers has held up touch with attorney Ralph Hig90 Parrish, William 7.19 payment of monies due you un­ gins, 42 Broadway, New York Paglinghi, Frank 2.23 99 2.79^ til they get bills of expenses City, Palan, August J 125.67 Parsons, Clarence O. Parsons, Hermanr 21.86 Palen, Dorfald A 46 you may have incurred in Italy. 4 4 4 3.44 When the bills are received the Pali, Ulaniohalani P 24.59 Parsons, Iruing H LEWIS McEWAN Pallaro, S 7.11 Parsons, John H 1.34 balance due you will be for­ Your gear, sent to New- York Pallay, Stephen 1.98 Parsons, Theo. E 99 warded at once. by L. H. Blizzard, is being held SIU, A&G District Pallitto, Joseph Michael .... 6.24 Parsons, Walter R. 3.26 4. t S, at the New York Railway Ex­ BAJLTIMORE 14 North Gay St. Pallne, Norman Walter .... 18.77 Partel, Adolph J. B. Zagorda asks that men press On-Hand Department. Ifi 882.56 WUIiam Rentz, Agent Calvert 4539 who sailed with him in 1944 • get it is not claimed soon, it will be Pally, J. J. Jr 1.98 Pascente, Joseph 5.94 BOiSTON 276 State St^ 37 Paschal, Hubert D 46.93 in touch with: him. His address: sold. Walter Siektuann, Agent Bowdoin 4455 Palm, Robert 22.79 Pasierbowicz, Edward S GAI..VESTON 305V2—23rd St. Palmer, Bruce A. 61.17 1525 North Park Avenue, Phila­ Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 Palmer, G. T 2.00 Paska, J 7.52 delphia, Pennsylvania. MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Palmer, Elwyn N 8.26 Pastranos, D. ^ 4. X. 5.07 Cat: Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 Papers for the following men Palmer, Francis G f. 11.88 Pasziet, John G 4.21 NEWt ORLEANS 339 Chartres SL 6.12 Patch, Arthur E. Sheppard, Agent, Magnolia 6112-6113 Palmer, Joel G CHRISTIAN GUNNAR 3.63 are being held at the Shoregang NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. Palmer, J • 1.50 Patenaude, Everett E. WALLANDER 7.09 Office, Pier 22, New York: Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 Palmer, John Marvin Jose Ramos 12.12 Paterson, Earl R. Get in touch with your law.<21.68 NORFOLK ..127-129 Bank St. Purdenciogonzales Andino Panebingo, S. 22.27 Patin, R yer at 291 Broaway, New York. 1.58 Ben Reee, Agent * Phone 4-1083 Gregorio Garcia 10.23 Paton, J. B. PHILAOELPHIA 9 South 7th St. Panhurst 4 4 4 5.49 Miguel Santiago 01 Patten-, Russell. D Lloyd Gardner, Agent LOmbard 3-7681 Panlon, M MARVIN MURPHY 26.79 SAN FRANCISCO 105 Market St. Pantak, Lawrence Manuela de Jesus Rivera 5.12 Patterson, Carlton Douglas 4.66 Get in touch with E. A. RobSteve Cardullo, Agent Douglas. 2-S47S Pantoja, J 5.83 Patterson, David R bins, Jr., Service Officer, Vet­ 44* ^ 2.01 SAM JUAN, P.R 252 Ponco de Leoa Will members of the crew of Panton, Kendal N 4.01 erans Service Office, Cabarrus; SaliCoUdV Agent San Juan 2-5B66 Patterson, E. A 99 the MV Pigeon Point, which County, Community Cent e r94 Patterson, Ernest 0 SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. Paolucea, Gaetano 42.99 Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3.1720 Pappas, John 4.31 j went to the rescue of the tanker Bldg., North Union St., Concord, j Patterson, Hansford B; Jr. 25.18 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Pappas, Stamatios Newhall Hills right after the 1946 North Carolina. 17.27 Claude Shnraons, Agent Phone-M«1323 PatteiTion, James.H. 6;D6 Patterson, Thomas P; 55:00 Patterson, Vincent J. 69 Patton, Edward C: 15.14 HONOLUIRJ ......... .lO'Merchant-Str Six percent increase, MV Patton, Louis Phone 88777 The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea? 80 PORTLAND Ill W. Bumeide St. Ponce, i-etroactive to- Feb. 10, farers International Union is available to all members who-wish..Patton, Murray B 60.00 Beacon 4336 1947. Paugh, Dorsey 2.84 to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment ofrt RICHMOND, Calif, i 257 5th St. Francisco Bartolomei, $19.51; Pauiuoda, Edward T Phone 2599 2.13 their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have • . . 105 Market St. Fioi^tino Quimper, $10:90; Sid­ Paul, Edmund SAN" FRANCISCO 22.75 the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every Douglas 25475 ney Turner, $11.70. Paul, Morris 28.41 SIU branch for this purpose. 86 Seneca St. SEATTLE Five percent retroactive to Paul, Robert S However; for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU 28.00 Main 0290 June 16, 1947. hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, Paulk, Milton ;. 33.19 WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. Esteban Morales, $1.19; Pedro Paulson, William E which you can fill out, detach, and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 Terminal 4-3131 5.72 Krazo, $1.78; Mai-tin Hoffman, Pavia, Louis A Beaver Street, New York A, N. Y. 9.19 $1.58;Carmelo Melendez, $1.35; Pavlic, Willie F. Gt. Lakes District 25.58 PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION Carlos Rodriguez, $13.20; Leoncio BUFFALO lO Exchange St. Cleveland 7391 Calderon, $16.60; Manuel Segarra, To the Editor: ISTHMIAN STRIKE CHICAGO 24 W. Superior Ave. $1.83; Manuel Rodriguez, $1,64; DONATIONS Superior 6175 Julio F. Pacheco, $13.20; Victor I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the^ CLEVELAND 2602 Carroll St. TURNED INTO NEW YORK BRANCH M. Oarcia, $1.07; Bias Aguilar Main 0147 address below; P. WallUh. $10.00; W. Odum, $8.00; DETROIT 1038 Third St. Ramirez, $12.56; Eliseo Santiago, Fidel LLkban. $1.00; F. Falume. $10.00; Cadillac 6857 $10.39; Henry O. Limbaugh, M; Name Valentin. $4.00; A. Vallejo. $20.00. DULUTH 831 W; Michigan St. $10.42; Horace C. McGurdy, M. J. Fiaher, $5.00; A. B. Bryan, Melrose 4110 $14,29; Joseph E. Tovvnsend, $.53; $25,00; E. A. Kaye. $25.00; H. Van TOLEDO .615 Summit St. street Address Bartolomei, $12.79; Buskirk. $20.00; C. O'Rourke. $10.00; GaHield 2112 Francisco F. Jonea. $25.00; Dominic Foica. Eduard Walter Shaw, $12.79; Jamea $25.00. .... State Canadian District Henry Sidney Samuels, $5.66; S. H. Davia. $10.00; Fauatino Orjales. City MONTREAL 1440 Bleury St. Amilcar Ortiz, $1.01; Ernest Ru- $25.00; P. T. Cleave. $11.00. Signed SS N. WEBSTER VICTORIA, B.C. ....602. Boughtoa St. bio, $1.01; Juan Soils, $1.47. R. T. Muller. $10.00. ' Empire 4631 Cbllect from Puerto Rico Mar SS ALLEGHENY VICTORY VANCOUVER MS.Hamlitoa St. fiook No; rine Corporation, Ponce. Puerto Angelo Giorlando, $.10.00; Louia E. Paclftc 7824 iRico, Lotz.: $-104)0; Jacob, uckelew, $104)0. O'Neal, James H O'Neha, Jos. L G'Neil, Arthur O'Neil, Jack G'Neil, R O'Neil, Thomas G. ...: O'NeU, William , O'Neill, George S Qng, Richard Oninby, J Ontai, James Jr O'Quinn, Daniel O'Quinn, John W Orf, DanieU Orfano, Henry Del Oriani, Ernest J O'Riordan, Cornelius Orlando, Salvatore A. Orme, Nathan O'Rouke, Phillip O'Rourke, J. G O'Rourke, J. H." Orphilla, Gregorio Orr, J. R Orris, Wm Ortez, P. Ortega, R Ortiz, Alfred Ortiz, R Ortman, Chester Paul Orum, Euerett OryaU, F. A Osborne, Clarence Osborne, Raymond J Osborne, William H O'Shea, Harold J Osmow, Joseph Osolin, Arvio W Ossmow, John Ostoich, Thomas Ostrander, Arthur P. O'Toole, Rex B Otreba, Jacob A. Otterbeck, Tryere Ottesen, Darrell G Otto, Warren L Ouda, Edward Overholt, C. D Owea, Adam J Mississippi Steamship Company Moiiey Due NOTICE! SlU HALLS PERSONALS Notice To All SIU Members m ( . . rc ;f.C �T H E S E A FA RE ITS Page Sixteen LO G f Just One More Sign Of SiU Development: F' . ft;/ With the Seafarers LOG in front of him. Brother Charles E. Lee, Bosun, writes a letter to the editor. While waiting for jobs to be posted on the board. Savan­ nah Seafarers take time out for a picture. "Watch this one," says E. R. Rye, FWT, as he moves a checker deep into Richard Brown's territory. Brother Brown is an AB. Picture below shows the outside of the Savannah Hall. There is no doubt that more space and better facilities are needed, and the $10.00 Building As­ sessment will be a long step forward in gainingi good quarters for SIU members in every Branch. Entrance to the Savannah Hall is by way of a wooden walk over a canal. Bigger and better quarters are needed, but so far even the most diligent search hasn't turned up anything Just right. So, the search continues. '• • V if •, � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1939-1949 Description An account of the resource Volumes I-XI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource March 12 ,1948 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. X, No. 11 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES PAY HIKES OF 6.3-14.2 PERCENT GIVING SEAFARES THE HIGEST SCALES IN MARITIMW OKAYED BY MEMBERSHIP HEAVY VOTING MARKS START SEAFARES' TANKER DRIVE ROLLS ON STRIKES AND STRIKE STRATEGY NEW INCREASES GOVE SEAFARES HIGHEST PAY IN MARITIME HIGHEST YOUTZY AWAITING NEW TRAIL;THANKS MEMBERSHIP FOR HELP BOUTWELL BACK;TO RETURN FOR YOUTZY'S TRIAL REPORT FROM A&G hEADQUARTERS REFERENDUM BALLOTING STARTS PHILADELPHIA FINALLY GETS ITS NEW HALL PR DOCKWORKERS IN ELECTION FOR UNION SHOP ARIZPA PERFORMERS TOP ALL FORMER MARKS MINUTES OF A&G BRANCH MEETUNGS IN BRIEF WEST COAST SHIPPING STILL GOOD CREW EFFORTS SAVE ADRIAN WHN CARGO SHIFTS AT SEA KNOTS NO PROBLEM TO MOYD,REVVED 300 FOR MOBILE HALL VENDOR HAD PROBLEMS BUT PAID OFF CLEAN DISPATHCHER ASKS MEMBERS TO LEARN RULES,CONTRACTS STORY'S STORY PERFORMERS MUST BE DISCIPLINED Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 03/12/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/2549f647318f508719b40e47161e0d0c.PDF 0c000d2989279e8a98094b6e0928c921 PDF Text Text -'•. •'- ' •.'" :'^• .- .".•Jfcrii.. !' • ytf,' •• "•'? -V i' - • •'-• »"•").• t• •- -t •• Official Organ, of the Seafarers International Union of North America VOL. X NEW YORK, N. Y.. FRIDAY. MARCH 19. 1948 No. 12 Six More CompaniesSign New WageScales; Eastern Agrees To Passenger Ship Boosts ®;- fe-"" LEARNING THEIR Ps AND Qs—AND SI Us i ' NEW YORK—Six more freight companies this week joined the list of outfits which last week agreed to pay increases ranging from 6.3 percent to 14.2 percent. The new signers are Waterman Steamship Company, Robin Line, Mississipin Steamship Company, Inc., Seatrade Corporation^ Atwacoal Transportation Company, and Arnold IBL Bernstein Steamship Corporation. In addition^ Eastern Steamship Lines agreedt^— to pay boosts on its passenger ships, with the increases running from $10.52 to $34.48 per month. Overtime rates were also revised upward, in line with the agree­ ment reached last week with' A. H. Bull Steamship Company (Baltimore Insular Line), Alcoa Steamship Company, Inc., Smith and Johnson Steamship Corpora­ tion, South Atlantic Steamship The Seafarers Intemationali Line, and Seatrains. Union informed a Congressional' .Committee last week that it i». Representing the Union in the vigorously opposed to any legiS'" negotiations was the regular SIU Negotiating Committee: Paul lation that would give the Coast. Hall, J. P. Shuler, Robert Matt­ Guard punitive powers over mer­ hews, Lindsey Williams, Ray chant seamen. White, and Joe Algina. In addi­ The SIU's position was heardtion, Earl Sheppard and Cal in Washington by members of at' Tanner handled negotiations with sub-committee of the House Mississippi and Waterman in the Judiciary Committee, during aa. Gulf area. open hearing on proposed legis* Following the approval of the lation that would empower the wage rises at last week's regu­ Coast Guard to appoint hearing lar meetings, the Negotiating officers and hold trials in mis­ Committee was instructed by the conduct cases. membership to bring the new ' As spokesman for the SIU, As­ scales to the attention of other sistant Secretary-Treasurer Jos­ eph 'Volpian declared that there (Continued on Page 5) is already adequate discqdinary machinery in existing law en­ forcement agencies to handle any and all cases that might arise. If the Coast Guard is granted the additional powers it is seek­ onto all and sundry, it being a ing in the bill now under con­ case of "come one, come all" as sideration by the House—and al­ long as you're not an American ready passed by the Senate— shipowner. merchant seamen will face the, However, the idea did not problem of double jeopardy, the originate with the State Depart­ SIU charged. SIU Testifies Against CG Hearing Units I *>'">' li !V •;*. I ^'V Permitmen attending educational classes on the fifth deck of the New York Hall listen attentively to the instructor's words. Classes, now being held daily, are for the purpose of ac­ quainting SIU newcomers with the savvy that made the Union a power on the American wa­ terfront. The men are being taught how to handle themselves aboard ship and. to appreciate the present SIU benefits, they are learning of the early struggles that brought about the present SIU. The structure of the Union, its constitution and contracts, too. will be covered. - At the completion of the course those permitmen who have shown proficiency will be eligible to become volunteer organisers and at such will carry the SIU tuessage into the un­ organized fleets. The Union expects these classes to produce its future leadership. At the com­ pletion of the classes they will know the SIU. its history, its program and its aims thoroughly. Bareamrats Still Up To Old Game In what is being described to transfer of these freighters will the public as an economy meas- effect the American merchant f- • ure, some government quarters marine after the Marshall Plan are still pushing hard for the period is through. >•-. transfer of several hundred AmIt is estimated that it will cost ij" erican ship to foreign flags under about $100,000 to ship an average r; -. . the Marshall Plan. cargo of relief supplies to Eu­ Amazingly, it look.s as though rope, the sum running less in these Washington Santa Clauses the case of coal because little ' might accomplish their purpose— longshoremen work is needed. For this reason, argue some .' unless all forces against this idea _ ' junites vociferously in opposing high government officials, the Marshall Plan itself would ben­ "tbti idea. efit if the receiving countries .i By giving Europe all these ves­ could save money on transporta­ sels from our laid-up fleet, it is tion and invest the "Savings in argued, they will be able to more Marshall Plan goods. transport Marshall Plan goods The total savings, these plan­ themselves, and save lots of ners estimate, would run around money. $145,000,000, ail of which the The government, of course, ad- Marshall Plan countries would TBiits that the MP recipients will use to buy niore food and re­ : be able to transport the stuff habilitation materials. much cheaper than if it was STATE DEPT. ifeEA carried in American bottoms, but their vision ends right there. . Like all federal figuring, this The don't even hazard a peek estimate of savings is probably over the horizon and^see how the far ahead of what would a'ctually be saved, for government statis­ ticians can juggle figures to suit the argument as well as anyone else. It is the State Department, pri­ marily, which has this "bee in its bonnet" of showering gifts of ment, but with the European na­ PROGRAM WELL-HANDLED war-built Am^i^.can freighters tions themselves through the In answer to the Coast Guard's Transport Committee, r ^ Maritime contention that the authority a body set up by the 16 Mar.shall sought was necessary for the Plan nations at their Paris con­ safety of the ineichant luai'ine. ference last year. the SIU carefully explain^ tc Acting on the suggestion of the the committee that the problen Without a "nay" vote the themselves, who is being handled successfully by Senate this week passed a Europeans would, naturally, like to see the the three groups having juri bill allowing the Government to arm merchant skips in United States give away all of diction over seamen. lime of national emergency. its ships if it felt so inclined, the These were listed as the ves­ The new measure reactivates State Department has recom­ sels' skippers, the Union trial mended to President Truman a wartime measure which ex­ committee machinery, and the that 200 ships be sold to the MP pired. regular law enforcement agencies recipients and that they be al­ The proposal gives the lowed to charter 300 more. of the nation. President the power to or­ The Coast Guard also con- : This proposal is made even der the arming of ships any tends that it should pass on the ' after more than 200 American time he thinks it advisable competency of seamen. The "tramp" ships, mostly Liberties, and he would not have to Union's position is that the U. S. have been turned back to the wait for Congress to act. (Continued on Page S) ^ (Continued on Page 14) Signs Of The Times �Page Two SEAFARERS LOG Vubl'tshed Weekly by tlse 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 # PAUL HALL ------ '.'ly Secrefary-Treasnrer Editorial Board J. p. SHULER LINDSEY WILLIAMS JOE ALGINA '-.'Ml Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. George K. Novick. Editor 267 Its Up To You This week the Seafarers Negotiating Committee lined up seven more contracted companies which will pay the same record wage boosts which the Union won last week in negotiations with five other outfits. The results of the negotiations retain for the mem­ bership of the SIU the distinction of being the highest paid maritime workers in the world—a distinction Seafar­ ers are getting used to. Although the wage increases in themselves are an especially striking development, there is a factor of great importance that is, perhaps, obscured by the good news! That factor is the strength of the Seafarers as a trade union capable of securing for its membership the best obtainable working conditions and wages ih; the in­ dustry. It is the background against which any evaluation of the Union's progress must be measured. This strength is the natural result of a well-knit or­ ganization of working seamen, who are fully aware of the Union's role in their welfare an,d who are, therefore, > constantly striving to build a bigger and better SIU. Hoe^tal PaUentg Wfae^ entering the hospital ii«4ify the delegates by posieard, giving your name and the number of your ward. At this moment the membership holds in its hands a decision which will vitally influence the Union's future. ; It is voting, until April 10, on four propositions in a ! referendum ballot. Resolution Number One calls for a $10.00 strike assessment for 1948, which will enable the Union to T)olster its defenses and to be fully prepared for any attack that may be forthcoming on the expiration of I" our present contracts, as a result of the Taft-Hartley law. Staten Island Hospital Mea How h The Mwhie Hospitak You can contact your Hos« pital delegate at the Statea Island Hospital at the follow­ ing times: Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 5th and 6th floors.) Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.xn. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, as reported by the Port Agents. These Bro£bers find time hanging A "Yes" vote on this resolution is a vote for your heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by own. personal job security, and the retention of your writing to them. wages and working conditions. NORFOLK MARINE HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL G. FRESHWATER Resolution Number Two proposes a similar assess- FRANCIS BRENNAN R. J. STROM RALPH FREY meht to maintain the SIU Building Program by the purC. H. GREEN HUSSEIN AHMED I chase of our own Union halls in ports where needed. C. GALLANT L. ANDERSON C. KROWKOWSKI P. FRANKMANIS W. FEENEY A "Yes" vote on this resolution means more personal JOE LEWALLEN J. MCDONOUGH A. PLAZA j comfort and more recreational facilities for you when CARL ROBERTS H. FAZAKERLEY J. McNEELY L you're on the beach. This will make possible adequate S. F. KOENIG P. CASALINOUVO A. JENSBY I meeting rooms in our own buildings along with all the FRITZ KRUAL T. BOGUS F. J. SCHUTZ J. W. TAYLOR |; other advantages of enlarged quarters. J. KLENOWICZ M. ROSENBERG JESS ETHERIDGE T. RITSON P. TAURAZI Resolution Number Three offers an opportunity to R. OLSEN J. McWHINNIE ' M. CASTRO halt shipboard promotions, except in cases of extreme BRUCE KNIGHT F. FERNANDES ' G. BISCHOFF 4. emergency. H. ALLEN GALVESTON MARINE HOSP. J. SHEMET H. MCDONALD J F. NERING A "Yes" vote .on Resolution Number Three will C. W. FARRELL R. KING T. McNICHOLAS [ipiean less time on the beach, since all jobs will come off CANAVAN—SUP C. DeSOUSA 1 4. 4. M. H. ROBB |he board. 4. S. 5. BALTIMORE HOSPITAL E. B. McCOLLUM SAVANNAH MARINE HOSP. A. DURBANCA • IP Resolution Number Four likewise proposes a change GENE BRAZZILL J. ARCHIS J. T. MOORE Jiii BRUMLEY the Shipping Rules which would penalize those men J. A. CARROLL ^' L. A. DEWITT C. R. HANSON ||who fail to maintain the high standards of cleanliness E. FRENSTAD E. A. BENSON J. F. MARTINS |aboard SIU ships. B. L. McNEIL P. D. CURTIS - ^ ' O. M. STIREWALT J. SWINDLE L. J. SWAN A "Yes" vote on Resolutions Number Four means F. KOPF J. L. WATERS C. KING |grpter protection of the conditions which the member­ R. N. FILLOON W. M. STANLEY 4 4 4. i S. i. ship has fought so hard to obtain. FT. STANTON MARINE HOSP. • 'M 4. 4- 4SAN FRANCISCO MARINE BRIGHTON MARINE HOSP. HOSPITAL R. B, WRIGHT A vote in the affirmative on all four resolutions will W. CAREY ARCH McGUIGAN take all Seafarers a step forward. The point to bear in E. MELLE J. LEE R. S. LUFLIN , HODO mind is that all the Union accomplishments must be J. E. DELLAMANO JULIUS SUPINSKY W. WATSON • I solidified and that every possible preparation must be P. P. PODOLSKY E.HARRISON -B. FRANK CHAMBERLAYNE made to enable us to keep "steady aheadX' J. KORRIS ' .. J. LIGHTFOOT E. HALLMAN , �T BE SE AE A RE R S L O G Friday, March 19, t9ia Pag« Tim* — WATVHING THt! iSlKUlt: • Vets Of Wars To End Ware Can Reinstate 61 Insurance m :/A 4 . One night in ancient times, three horsemen were riding across a desert. As they crossed the dry bed of a river, out of the darkness a voice called, "Halt!" They obeyed. The voice then told them to dismount, pick up a handful of pebbles, put the pebbles in their pockets and re­ mount. The voice then said, "You have done as I commanded. Tomor­ row at sun-up you will be both glad and sorry." Mystified, the horsemen rode on. When the sun rose, they reached into their pockets and found that a miracle had hap­ pened. The pebbles had been transformed into diamonds, ru­ bies, and other precious stones. They remembered the warning. They were both glad and sori-y— glad they had taken some, and sorry they had not taken more. That, according to a pamphlet put out by the Veterans Admin­ istration, is the story of life in­ surance. Crewmembers of the J. R. Guylon, Galveston and Houston Towing Company, assemble on Deck to face the photographer's camera. Left to right, they are Harry Coker. Deck Hand; Ray Antles. Deck Hand; Captain Gray; Clyde Tanner. Cook; Alvin McDonald. Chief Engineer; H. Hud­ son. Shoreside Maintenance; and E. Holmes. Oiler. All carry books in the Marin# Allied Work­ ers. a division of the SIU. Organization of tugboats in and around Galveston, and in the entire Gulf area, has been coming along very nicely, with new companies being added constantly. Final Dispatch SIU charter member William R. (Red) Walsh survived three torpedoings and an air attack of 32 days during the war while sailing SIU ships, but the nerve shattering experiences left their marks. Recently he committed sui­ cide after he had been found hiding in a wooded area near Atlanta. His sister reported that he had become very jittery of late and was upset whenever a plane passed overhead. When found, the local police took him into protective custody. Later his body was found hang­ ing in his cell. Brother Walsh, 31, had been well known to Charleston, S.C., boxing' fans until 1937 when he quit the ring for the sea. He then joined the SIU. He suffered the 32 day bom­ bardment in Rangoon during the early days of the war. The tor­ pedoings - occurred during runs to various European ports. An engine department man, he was once woimded. Burial took place in his home town of Charleston. In good standing at the time of his death, burial benefits will be paid by the Union. J. t J. Funeral services were held in Havana recently for SIU mem* her James Stevens, 32, who passed away aboard the Mirabeau B. Lamar while enroute to Cuba. The entire crew was present at his funeral and decorated the grave with flowers. A member of the SIU since 1938, Brother SteSiens sailed in the Deck Department. He first joined the Union in Baltimore and made his home in New York City. A participant in all strikes and beefs, he was in good stand­ ing. Death -benefits will be paid. Charges: The first thing to do when a man has com­ mitted an act that warrants his being brought up on charges is to call a department meeting or a ship's meeting. At this meeting both sides of the story should be heard fairly—and personal feelings should not be permitted to enter into or alter your decision. If it is decided that this man was wrong and should be brought up on charges, then only Bookmen in good standing—not permits or any­ one else, should sign the charges and give their book number. The signature of one Bookman in good stand­ ing is enough to prefer charges. A Permitman who wants to bring charges against a shipmate must get a Bookman in good standing to sign the charges for him. The man who signs the charges does not have to be a member of the same department. If no one who is qualified aboard, wants to sign these charges a permitman can turn them over to a boarding patrolman for further action when he reaches port. It is well to know that men from any of our affiliates, SUP, Great Lakes, etc., who sail on our contracted ships may be brought up on charges, and may in turn bring charges against A & G members. The results of these trial committtee hearings regarding these men are referreiLto their own Headquarters Committee for further action. When the ship reaches port all charges should be turned over to the boarding patrolman—^who in turn will bring them to the Hall where they will be turned over to a trial committee of impartial rank and file members elected from the floor. After hearing both sides of the story they may decide to: Abandon the charges for insufficient evi­ dence, or, because the man was within his rights, or— Fine the man. Suspend the man. Put him on probation. Expel him from the Union. And/or any combination of the above. It is important to know that all members who bring charges against a Brother and fail to appear —S,., • ;),y] seen the entrance of many vet­ erans into the ranks of the SIU. Too, many of the men who manned the ships during the war are veterans of the first World War. Men of both groups who 1i - , dropped their GI insurance now, through changes in the govern­ ment insurance set-up, are eligible for both reinstatement : I i and additional benefits. i ''i' A new deadline, July 31, 1948, has been set for reinstating GI insurance. Until this date, vet­ .-1 erans of both wars can pick up their old insurance by paying rl premiums for only two months. In other words for about $12.50 a World War II veteran can pick up $10,000 worth of insurance without a medical examination. Men of the first World War must take a physical, but the VA will handle it fi-ee of charge at any of its offices. Another new offer allows vet­ erans of both wars, who had no insurance at all during their period of service, to take out insurance up to $10,000. No back payments of any sort must MANY VETS IN be made, they merely begin pay­ In spite of the fact that the ing installments set for their merchant marine was a service present age. in itself during the war, and many of its members did not Of special interest to seamen enter the armed forces, the year» is the provisions which makes no since the send of the war have additional charge for hazardous occupation. Some insurance com­ panies might require a higher rate for seamen. WHAT THEY COHSTITUTE AHD HOW TO HAHOLE THEM The right to bring charges against Brother Seafarers has been used and abused by many at one time or another because of insufficient know­ ledge as to what constitutes legitimate charges. It is a serious issue. A man's livelihood is frequently at stake. We are all human and the tendency has often been to turn a pereonal beef into a Union beef. There have been occasions, too, where someone hated someone else's guts and went to a hell of a lot of trouble to "get something" on him— even going to the extreme of framing him or "cliquing up" on him with phony charges. Charges should be made against a ^nion Brother only if he commits an act—^physical or oral—that is detrimental and harmful to the welfare and structure of the Union or to its membership as a whole. In other words, if a man accepts a job for less than Union wages' (except in the case of Volun­ teer Organizers who are on assignment from the Union) or if he accepts time off for work that calls for overtime—or if he plots against the welfare of the Union or attempts to undermine its relations with other trade unions or if a man is a habitual performer or gas-hound—^he should be brought up on charges! However, if you don't like the way a Brother parts his hair—or if he borrows money from you and takes a powder at payoff time—or if you get into a brawl with him ashore or if you don't like his brand of liquor, women or jokes—those are not grounds for charges. ^ In many cases where bonafido charges were brought against a man he beat them because they were improperly set up or because the members who brought the charges failed to appear at the hearing before the trial committee. The proper form for writing charges against a shipmate must include all the following infor­ mation: Date Ship—Company Seaman's Name Book or Permit Nvunber Z Number Rating ' • • Charges: What . , ; r . '•Where,' ' • • When WiiBiesses and makers of the charges-'^*^" t (Contmtied on Page 4) IMPORTANT CHANGES Most of the detailed informa­ tion concerning reinstatement can be gotten at any Veterans Administration field office, but note can be made here of s(Hne of the important changes in the insurance offered. Since the war the restriction on the beneficiary has been lifted. Now a veteran may name anyone he chooses as "his beneficiary. Another is Iximp sum payment. Before there was no provision for this. Now a veteran can elect that his beneficiary collect his insurance in a lump sum. Seven plans are now offered for conversion from term insur­ ance, and information on these will be given at any VA firid office—there's probably one in every port. Most important of all, if Sea­ farer-veterans are interested in picking up their insurance or in taking out a new policy, get in touch with the Veterans Admin­ istration before July 31, 1948. Just in case you're wondering what happened to all the money you paid on your insurance while in the Armed Forces, the VA is readying a dividend on the bil­ lions of dollars not paid out dur­ ing the war. All veterans, lapsed policies or not, will be in on this when it comes and once this terrific backlog has been cleaned up, the VA expects to declare annual dividends. AHENTION! The slop chest is your cor­ ner store while you are at sea. You can't take your trade someplace else if the slop chest doesn't have what you need. �rirfi St AF AttEhS LOG I*OU« Fxfiii#, Ilal^"i4 mi ' WHAT ttmnK.,. .•< •"^•^^' " 'I QUESTION: What is your reaction to the latest wage increase won by the Union? RICHARD SOLTES. OS: Thai raise Ihe Union got for us is a great thing. I'm an OS. I've just been sailing a few months, and I sure can put that extra $10.52 a month to good use. the way prices are. The new overtime rate is going to make things better, too. However, the money anybody gets doesn't mean too much nowadays be­ cause of those high prices. Some­ body ought to do something about the prices we have to pay for things. I don't know where they're going. When they come down a bit the raise will mean that much more to all of us. iI '"'lis JAMES GRANT. OS; The new wage boost suits me fine. I think we all owe the negotiating Committee a vote of -IhUnks for ihe fine job done. Not only thanks for getting us more mOney. but also for boosting the AR and Bosun up a peg or two. The dough secured for us is a good bit for the present, and there is always the promise of more where that came from. While it is still a long way from equalizing the boost in prices of Ihe past months, it is a step in the right direction. If we keep at it there is a chance we'll be able to balance the two. one of Ihese days. if Stijl Another Group ^11 Study Problems Of Merchant Marine Charges: , ' ':' • w^tfi I®" ±i CHAS. A. FLETCHER. Steward: The wage increase was more than satisfactory, and combined with our sup'erior Working conditions; makes us even more t]|ie leaders of the niaritime industily: In the ten years of thie Unioii's exislence. our wages haVe steadily increased and. as a re­ sult, the wages of other Ameri­ can seamen have alto gone up; In the next negotiations, how­ ever. I think that MessmOn should get a pay Boost becauie they do a lot of dirty work and have to take a lot of guff. They should be compensated for this. and~ a raise to Wiper's pay would make the MeSsmen very happy. LEROY WILLIAMS. Steward: WHAT THEY COHSTITUTE AHD HOW TO HAHDLE THEM {Couthmcd from Page 3) to substantiate these charges are subject to s^ere diciplinary action and a fine. Further, if it is proven that the charges were trumped up and there was no basis for them, the Brothers who made them are also liable to be% brought up on charges. Make three copies of the "Charges". Give one to the accused Brother and turn the other two over to the boarding Patrolman. Charges should not be the "private" property of a selected few. All hands in the department involved or all hands aboard ship, as the case may be—should be notified and should be present when the man's case is heard aboard ship or in the shoreside meeting, if at all possible. The department delegate and/or the ship's delegate should be present depending on the nature of the charges. If the man brought up on charges feels that he was wrongly tried and convicted he may appeal to Headquarters who in turn will hand the matter over to a Headquaiter's Committee—also elected from the floor, composed of rank and fliers. We advise you to keep a shax-p lookout for anyone who consistantly and deliberately makes unfounded statements and disparaging remarks about our Union, its elected officials or the membei'ship in an attempt to disrupt and agitate the membership. When you come into contact with a man like this bring him up on chai-ges and make him prove his statements. Bringing charges against your Brothei's is a sex'ious situation. We cannot waxm you too strenuously not to turn personal beefs into Un­ ion beefs. However, if a man fouls up and deserves to be brought up on charges don't hesitate to be the one to lead the way—but do it the right way! The respoixsibility rests upon your shoulders. It's up to you to see that habitual performers and gas-hounds do not endanger our Union or our contracts! It is also up to you to see that charges are not brought against a Brother unless he justifies them—by his actions. Take it on the slow bell and keep a level head! i WASHINGTON — As usual, ; the administration and the en; tire government here are fouling the lines when they consider the long-range future of the U. S. i merchant marine. As a result nobody knows quite what is goKeep These Points In Mind ing 'on. Last year, a special advisory 1. Don't turn personal beefs into Union beefs. ; . commission to the President re- 2. Bring charges against habitual gas-hounds - commended a large and carefully and performers. planned shipbuilding program 3. Bring charges against anyone committing an designed to keep the U. S. meract-^physical or pral-^that is harmful or det­ rimental to the Union or to tiie membership • chant marine in the forefront of ; the world's fleets. as a whole. The President never has acted 4. Bring charges against anyone attempting to undermine our working condition by destroy­ on this group's detailed report, ^,and it now is rumored that he ing ship's gear, etc. will appoint a new commission; 5. Don't- bring •; charges against anyone if you don't like the. way he parts his hair, his It is also rumored that the brand'bfj^liqi^^ his Women or his jok^ • President may request a special the 'trial ' corhimtt^;. shipbuilding appropriation, but 6,. '.MWayl <a^ When - you 'sign against a Brother, this is almost pure speculation. othex-wise you will be subject to a fine and diciplinary action, yourself. SIU Constitution And By-Laws I've been in the Union sinco 1938 and I can truthfully saythat not a year has gone by that we didn't get a decent pay in­ crease. This last boost is very welcome because prices have gone up and a dollar isn't, worth much anymore. To meet the ris­ ing prices we needed a wage in­ crease and the Union's Negotiat­ ing Committee went out and got it for us> Our conditions have always led the industry and everybody knows that our ships are the cleanest in the entire American merchant marine. We say that "An SIU Ship Is A Clean Ship." and we keep them' that way by every man doing his job. ARTICLE XX. Offenses and Punishment Section 1. Any officex- or member found guilty of fraudulently obtaining or illegally using or detaining any px-operty of the Union, shall be dealt with according to the laWs of the State and shall be subject to expulsion to be deter­ mined by the Union. Section 2. Any member found guilty of ob­ taining benefits from this Union uhder false representation shall be punished as in Section 1 of this Article. Section 3. Any member found guilty of mis­ representing the returns of any election; alter­ ing, mutilating, substituting or unlawfully de­ stroying ballots legally deposited, shall be pun­ ished as in Section 1 of this Article. Section 4. Any nxember found gudty of pay­ ing for employment or receiving money for giv­ ing employment aboard a vessel shall stand au­ tomatically suspended and shall be denied fur­ ther membership in the Union. Section 5. Any member who, through drunk­ enness or bad conduct oxi board ship, brings the The Coast Guard has ordered Union into ill repute or causes the delay of a the companies which purchased Vessel, shall be fined not less than Five ($5.00) 47 Liberty-type tankers last De­ Dollars for the first offffehse, and for any sub­ cember to bring those ships up sequent offense shall be purtislxed as may be to the fix-eproof standards of other tankers, or forego their determined by the Trial Committee. Section 6. Any member denying his member­ cexlificates of operation after ship for the purpose of eVading payment of March 31. arrears, shall automatically stand suspended and Alterations ordered include in­ be denied fmther membership iix the Union. stallation of special sparkproof Section. 7. Any membel; found guilty of vio^ el^eSctrical fixtux-es to reduce the lating the worldng rules- shall forfeit his job; explosion hazard,, and replace­ Any member found guilty of - violating the shipr ment of plywood sheathing and pihg nxles shall forfeit his. shipping : card' and wood joiner work in crew quarshall not have another issued pirior to the ex­ ter-s with noxi-combustible ma- ' tefials. piration of thirty (30) days. Section 8. Any member prefex-ring a charge Since the Maritime Commis­ against any other member and failing to appear sion sold these vessels on an "as before the Trial Committee to sustain the charge is" basis, the new owners must shall pay a fine of not less than Thirty ($36.00) bear the cost of fireproofing Dollars. them, which is expected to run Section 9. Any member charged with an fx-oxxi $30,000 to $75,000 a ship. offense against the laws and rules of the Unioii or against the good and welfare of the Union, These 47 ships were originally ' not covered by any penalties herein described built as dry cargo carriers, but shall upon proper trial, be subject to such penalty were converted into tankers as the Trial Committee shall recommend and the when a war-time tanker short­ age developed. They •-were hot Union determine. . completely ^ fireproofed at thdt Section 10. Any probationary member having time due to a shortage of neces­ been, found wanting, in his fuli duties as a Union sary materials. -man, shall be barred from membership upon Crews will necessarily, recommendation of a Trial Committee. Section 11. , No ; dimnlcenness,i. intoxicating, liq­ any: the safer on April 1.; BQW-*. ;, uors or gambling of any kind shall be permitted eVferi The ApriL Fool .in;>the Uhibh'" HMlsV'^ A^ydhe vViblatii^ rule any; owner has to show is : n; ® shall bd fineid not -less: than J Tep' ($10:60) '001101-8 cbhtraqt•• fb hayerthfe- fireprobfiri^ y and not more than TwentyrFive ($25.00) T Dolku-s. done bbforh September. : ..; Fireproofing Is Ordered For Liberty Tankers •^1 •^1 �•rfiT.T^-3gnT^|r^i,v.-v,.• JPxidar. Maxcfa 16/ lim THE SHAf-A^&E^HS Page Fiy* hunkses Won (h Eastern Passe/^r Shbs Amount of Old Scale Increase ©ECJC DEPARTMENT STEWARDS DEPARTMENT (Cont.) $34.48 $284.89 Night Bellman 166.95 10.52 Bosun $250.41 14.37 242.54 Bellman 166.95 10.52 Bosun's Mate 228.17 15.80 266.21 Head Cafe Man 203.12 12.80 Carpenter 250.41 18.02 210.01 Service Bar Man 191.99 12.10 Watchman 191.99 18.02 210.01 Cafe Waiters 166.95 10.52 A.B. Quartermaster 191.99 18.02 210.01 Chief Cook 289.38 18.23 A.B : 191.99 10.52 177.47 Second Cook 244.86 15.43 O.S 166.95 13.15 221.84 Third Cook : 217.04 13.67 A.B. Maintenance 208.69 Fourth Cook ; 200.34 12.62 ENGINE DEPARTMENT eooR.; Assistant Cooks 194.78 12.27 Electrician $327.78 ^nln Chief Butcher 247.93 15.61 Plumber Machinist 263.78 laJv Second Butcher 211.47 13.32 Utility 228.17 124? 2inm 278.25 17.53 Watertender 197.56 194? 9inm Second Baker 235.13 14.80 Oiler 197.56 11 7? 7ofli« Cook 228.17 14.37 Fireman 186.43 1997 9070? CJalley Utility 166.95 10.52 Wiper 194.78 M.essman 166.95 10.52 STEWARDS DEPARTMENT Chief Pantryman 217.04 13.67 Chief Steward $361.73 $22.79 $384.52 Second Pantryman 200.34 12.62 Ass't Chief Steward 250.43 34.46 284.89 Third Pantryman 189.21 11.92 Second Steward 244.86 36.13 280.99 Pantry Utilities 166.95 10.52 Third Steward 205.91 12.97 218.88 Head Waiter 228.17 14.37 Storekeeper 217.04 13.67 230.71 Captains Waiter 166.95 10.52 Deck Steward 172.51 10.88 183.39 Dining Room Waiters 166.95 10.52 Ass't Deck Steward 166.95 10.52 177.47 Bedroom Stewards 166.95 10.52 Bathroom Steward 166.95 .10.52 177.47 Deck Pantryman 189.21 11.92 Stewardess 194.78 12.27 207.05 Night Pantryman 183.65 11.57 Ass't Stewardess 166.95 10.52 177.47 Dining Room Utilities 166.95 10.52 Gloryhole Steward 166.95 10.52 177.47 Cafe Utilities , 166.95 10.52 Officers B.R. Steward 166.95 10.52 177.47 Stewards Utilities 166.95 10.52 Porter 169.73 10.69 180.42 Cashier 194.78 12.27 Linenkeeper 183.65 11.57 195.22 Checker 189.21 11.92 Telephone Operator 166.95 10.52 177.47 Waiter B.R. Steward 166.95 10.52 The overtime rate for unlicensed personnel receiving less lhan $223.23 per month shall be $1,125 per hour. All ratings receiving $223.23 or more per month, the overtime rate shall be $1.41 per hour. , Old Scale Apiount of Increase New Scale Seafarers Opposes CG Units Before House Committee (Continued from Page 1) Public Health Service, which de­ termines the physical and mental competency of men to sail, is the only agency qualified for this job and that the Coast Guard is merely seeking to usurp the functions of the health service. Thus every phase of the prob­ lem presented by the Coast Guard is now being met, and ex­ tension of that agency's powers would bring nothing more than confusion into the picture. HAPPY SEAFARERS (Continued from Page 1) operators so that the basic wages could be standardized. As a result of the pay hikes, wages in. the SIU fleets of the above companies top the entire New Scale industry in the x'atings of Bos­ uns, Stewards, and ABs. Also, 177.47 some of the long-standing inequi­ 177.47 ties which existed in the key 215.92 ratings of Bosun and Steward 204.09 have been eliminated, > 177.47 Effective date for all increases 307.61 except Waterman, Mississippi, 260.29 and Eastern is March .10. Raise 230.71 for Robin and Mississippi is ef­ 212.96 fective from March 12, and for 207.05 Eastern from March 18. 263.54 Other companies remain to he 224.79 negotiate^ with, and the Nego­ 295.78 tiating Committee is certain that 249.93 all will come through within 242.54 the coming week. In addition to negotiating w^age 177.47 177.47 boosts, the Committee has been 230.71 meeting with Calmar Steamship 212.96 Company and Ore Steamship 201.13 Company on a full contract, 177.47 There are only a few points left 242.54 to be clarified on these agree177.47 merits, and it is expected that 177.47 the new pacts will be signed in 177.47 the near future. The committee pointed out 201.13 195.22 that these negotiations with Cal­ 177.47 mar and Ore would have been 177.47 finished earlier had not the com­ 177.47 mittee opened the wage ques­ 207.05 tion with other SIU contracted 201.13 companies. Although freight wage scales 177.47 have been upped with Mississip­ pi and Alcoa, passenger pay rates still are to be negotiated, and the cornmittee has already initiated meetings. Also, bargain­ ing sessions are scheduled with the Peninsular and Occidental Steamship Company. Mo6ile Shipping Under such conditions some men will, when the ship hits port, have one drink too many and may return to the vessel in­ toxicated. If so, the skipper is best able to handle the situation and not Coast Guard officers whose judgment is calloused, the SIU spokesman explained. Only Fair, But Pick-up Is Seen By GAL TANNER STACKED RECORDS At the hearing the Coast Guard claimed that its records showed 30,000 cases of miscon­ duct involving seamen. It did admit, however, that only 700 This happy group of-Eeafarers was snapped aboard the SS of these could be considered at In the Union's view, there is Yugoslavia Vlciory. Isthmian Blaamsiiip Company. They have ia great danger in broadening the all serious in nature. plenty to be happy about now, with a good contract and a powers of the military over what The SIU attacked this claim as new pay increase that puts their wages at the peak of the always has been essentially a not being a'true picture. It was industry. Picture was taken by Brother Robert Longshore pointed out that these figures civiliation occupation. represented a seven-year period NO COMPARISON and that they were the Coast Moreover, the Union questions Guard's figures only. Moreover, the ability of Coast Guard offi­ some 29,000 cases were trivial, and cers in understanding the prob­ the Union emphasized, charges never should have been lems of merchant seamen. The National Farm Labor quarters, Hank Hasiwar, execu­ instituted in the first place. Committee members appeared Union has begun a nationwide tive board member of the farm­ In most of these cases, the men deeply interested in this par­ drive to secure support from ers' union, said representatives had already been penalized, the ticular point, and paid close at­ other American Federation of would appear before AFL Cen­ representative stated, tention as the SIU representative Union Labor unions in its fight against tral Labor Councils in key cities explained that no comparison since the Coast Guard took the the notoriously anti-union Di on the eastern seaboard. exists between life aboard a cases from the log books of the Giorgio Corporation, operators of "We feel that it is vital to the Coast Guard vessel, where vessels involved. one of the largest farms in winning of the strike," Hasiwar .quarters are maintained at top explained, "that the economic co­ The SIU's stand on the Coast Southern California. standards and where there is a Now in its sixth month, the operation of other AFL unions Guard is well known on the . great sufficiency of personnel, strike against the yast Di Giorgio be enlisted. Otherwise the strike and the shipboard conditions in waterfront. Besides the fact that interests is being waged to win could continue indefinitely." there is no need for the Coast union recognition and security the merchant marine. One phase of the present plans Guard in so far as discipline of for the 1,100 workers employed of the farm union, whose na­ The Congressional group was told of the conditions accom- seamen is concerned, the Union in the San Joaquin valley farm. tional headquarters are in Mem­ fcPanying the hauling of cargoes has stressed that setting up the A picketline extending over a 20- phis, Tenn., calls for a publicity ..fiuch as bauxite, fertilizer, hides, intricate and far-flung hearing mile area has been encircling the campaign to familiarize organ­ farm on a 24-hour basis. ised labor with the brand names ..^d the like, with the foul odors, unit system the Coast Guard is In a letter to the Seafarers of the Di Giorgio products which - filth and vermin that plague fhe -jCrews, especially on • tropical requesting would be a huge International Union from the are on the "Do Not Patronize waste of the taxpayers'" money. Bakersfield, Calif., strike head­ I4st." runs. Farm Labor Union Intensifies Its Strike Against DiGiergie MOBILE — For the last w^eeic or so shipping has been on the slow bell down here and we have not had any trouble in filling the jobs that were called in. But there's a silver lining, an,d our prospects for the future are brighter. The Alcoa Patriot, Alcoa Pen­ nant, and Charles Warfieid, all Alcoa ships, and the City of Alma, Waterman, paid off here recently, and all beefs were settled to the satisfaction of the crews involved. On the City of Alma we had to take a little action at the point of production by holding up the payoffs for a short time, but everything was straightened out in good shape. There's not much else of in­ terest to report since operations in thi.s port are going along smoothlj''. A great deal of interest was aroused by the reports from the : Agents Conference. The men down here are very much in : favor of the four propositions, and the voting on the Referen­ dum has been pretty heavy. Next topic in importance is the: , latest wage victory, and let me say right here and now that the boys down Mobile way really feel good about the increase. They sure needed more money,^! and now they're going to get it.' �P*s« Six THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. March 19. 1949 flew Orleans Branch Will Have The Finest Union Hall In South By EARL SHEPPARD NEW ORLEANS — That old the crew who told him what wanderer, Frenchy Michelet, is happened at shipboard meetings. down here giving us a hand in The informant has not been shaping up our new Hall. The found out yet and, for his own renovation of the second and sake, he'd better not be. He held threat of firing over third decks is coming along nicely, and there is a chance we a man's head, and would write will move in around the end of down in his little black book in port, and that's always a' We don't want the CG brand By JOE ALGINA March or the beginning of April. any violation, no matter how good sign. [of shipboard discipline; we can This building is partially slight, and then bring it up at NEW YORK — The old New equipped with galley facilities, some later date. On board the ships hitting handle that ourselves. An exam­ York Hail ain't what she used ple is tlie motion passed at a These, and numerous other ir­ to be. If you've been out on a' and in the event of a strike we port during the week, the ritations over a period of four meeting to could feed one thousand men trip for the past couple of I Patrolmen found things pretty| practice of men jumpwith a minimum of cost to the trips, kept the crew in constant months you'll notice that a lot'much to their liking. They play- ^"'"'^ off ships just before they de- of things have changed around ed host to several new ships Union. Nearly that many men turmoil. The crew finally sail. could be housed on the second this busy hive. and third floors r^ince there is , The motion passed calls for After remodeling the recreation an automatic fine of $50 for adequate space for cots. deck, the boys with the paint every ship jumping. This " may Once this building is squared brushes and hammers just seem a little tough on the purse away SIU style, all Seafarers couldn't be stopped. The walls but it's nothing compared to the will have a building to be proud of the remaining floors were damage done to the crew that of. It should be the finest union given a coat of the shiny stuff has to sail shorthanded. TQO, it Hall of any organization in the and the business set-up switched means one less job filled from South. around a bit. the Hall. Shipping has been pretty good So that you won't lose your the past weeks, and it should SUPPORT NEEDED way, this is the new line up: continue that way, or even pick up. Some twenty ships are due The wage increase we won On the fifth deck, the Organi­ to payoff here within the next last week keeps us at the top in zers are operating where the two weeks, and practically all cided that next voyage there Patrolmen once hung their hats. and all of them came in and maritime pay. We won it the would be either a new Chief will take on new crews. hard way and 11le only way we paid off clean. The Secretary-Treasurer occu­ Mate, or a new deck crew. can stay at the top is by the ONE EXCEPTION The Robin Kirk, new Robin pies the Organizers' old office, complete cooperation of all Sea­ BIG SHOTS SIT IN The signing-on and paying off and his former office is being Line ship, paid off in good style. farers. Jumping ship is not help­ looker. Another, of ships has been going along The Delegates, Patrolman Buck used by the administrative staff. She is a fine ing matters in the least. smoothly in most cases, but Stephens, and I had a meeting The change around has made the Suzanne, Bull Line, fresh Before closing the book for every so often we come up Captain Davis, Alcoa Port Cap­ room for a classroom for the ed­ from the shipyards only a trip another week, here's a reminder or two ago, still looks as good against chiseling Mates, Engi­ tain, and, as luck would have it, ucation of new permitmen. those members who haven't as new. She was as clean to neers and/or Pursers. All beefs the President and Vice-President The office of the SEAFARERS as she was free of cast their ballots in the refer­ throughout are squared away at the pay­ of Alcoa were also in the neigh­ LOG remains where it was—on endum being held up and down beefs. offs or sign-ons, with of course, borhood so they sat in. the fifth deck. the coast. Everyone is familiar the inevitable exception. We presented the crew's side Maj'be the spring weather has with the propositions so it isn't - That exception was the Chief of the beef to these big-wigs, and WORK CENTRALIZED something to do with it, as even necessaiy to go into them here. Mate of the Alcoa Clipper. He then the Mate was called in to Up on six you'll find the Pa­ the Alcoa Cavalier, our bugaboo, was a fellow who thought of give his side of the story. /\.fter The important thing is that came in and paid off clean. himself as real cute, and he arguing pro-and-con for three trolmen ready to listen to your every member votes. Men on story. At the same counter dues COAST GUARD STIRS spent quite a lot of his time spy­ hours, we finally coastwise ships hit a SIU hall broke it up ing on the crew from secret hid­ and gave the company one hour can be paid and all records are!i The once thought lifeless form sometime during their trip and available to be checked. ing places. to come to a decision . 'of the Coast Guard is stirringi only takes a minute to do the He also had an informant in The switch-around was made." —J Zdmirals Without ^et there be no bitter tears After one hour, Captain Davis aamirais witnput moans later- there is still called ^p and said the Mate was for greater efficiency in handhng j no more, and then the crew ofte Sm S%u hat wSngtn tv.' TLyt btn Pl-ty of time. Voting continues signed on. All the other beefs working day and night trying to until April 10th. had been settled previously, and any difficulties, all records are get their hearing units back and, on hand for an immediate peek. there was no more trouble. while they haven't been too sueIf I haven't made myself clear, , , , , , The men down here are taking y^^, they're by no means the referendum ballot very seri­ signs wUl be posted to direct giving up. ously, and the overwhelming Seafarers around the Hall. sentiment i§-fo vote "YES" on all A look at the old shipping We're waiting for them, and folu* proposals. The men say board tells the story of New every time they appear before By BLACKIE GARDNER that they are casting their votes York's activity during the past a congressional committee we PHILADELPHIA — The fact for a bigger and stronger Sea­ week. Shipping has gone along that I am writing this from our farers International Union, and pretty good, but business has make sure someone is there from new quarters here will, I hope, By CHARLES STARLING I agree with them right down slipped a bit. We are maintain- the Union to shoot holes through explain the brevity of this re­ ing the usual forty or fifty ships their arguments. the line. SAVANNAH — Shipping con­ port. tinues fair in this port, with two We just moved in here three days ago and things are still ships paying off within the past pretty well fouled-up with the week. They were the South Ccupenters hammering and mak­ Port and the Russell Alger, both ing a hell of a racket. By STEVE CARDULLO performers are practically all of anywhere along the West Coast We should be pretty well them. and run into a beef, call us here South Atlantic"vessels. SAN FRANCISCO — Business squared away in another week. There were a few beefs on the One man is in the hospital here in San Francisco, immediately. When we get it all finished and and shipping in this port is al­ We're equipped to handle anyships, but all were settled at the' as the result of a misunderstand­ set-up the way we want it, we'll ways good for rated A & G men thing that may come up aboard time of payoff. That's the way —so good in fact that two per­ ing in a local cafe. Someone ship. From the farthest point up our members like it, and we aim really have a first class Hall. told him to "shut up" and he Shipping has been very good mits registered and shipped the thought the man said "stand up". or down the coast, it only costs to pledse. here for the last couple of weeks, same day. a few cents to call our office in We recently took another The General SS Company, Anyway his broken jaw is do­ Frisco. but looks as though it may be tanker under our wing, and we ing nicely, and he should be out whose offices are here in town, slow for the coming week. George Walling—an SIU Per­ had to crew it in a hurry. The in about two months. ' The big topic of conversation just informed us that they are mit in good standing-fell into a membership rValiy pitched in" on Aside from three full payoffs ditch and drowned in Richmond. around here is the voting on coming out with throe new this one, and when the ship the four resolutions. Everyone tankers in the next few weeks, this week, several of the boys He was a crewmember of the SS pulled out, there was a full crew i.s taking an active and lively in­ and we could certainly use some paid off intercoastals and we had Bryant. His body will probably aboard. That was the kind of terest in this important balloting, good men here to crew them up. to get replacements for them. go to his father whose addres.s is rooprration wc like. _ ' and I feel confident that the re­ You may recall my telling you Paste this under your cap Any­ Route One, Salem ,Oregon. Rain is the big story here and sults will show that the vast what good crews and good ships time any of you A & G men are Drop him a line if you ever we know been for the past few weeks. majority will have taken Sea­ have been coming to this port. sailed with George, However, the weatherman says farer Sam's advice and voted a Well, as usual something al­ he'll be glad to hear from you. we will have better weather big "Yes" all the way down the ways happens to upset the apple­ Aside from a little heavy dew next week, and I hope we do or ballot. —or what we easterners would cart. The Yorkmar was here for we'll have to get a new weather­ One other thing that is making awhile and, on the last day she call rain—last week the weather If you have a beef or a man. for plenty of conversation around was in, the crew fouled up—as a here here has been all anyone problem when you're on the here is the splendid job that our result they delayed the sailing could ask for. West Coast, contact SIU, In conclusion I'd like to reNegotiating Committee did in se­ several hours. We don't advise anyone to mind all hands to vote on the A&G District Hq„ 105 Mar­ curing the wage raise which still It's a lucky thing for them travel 3,000 miles overland—^but [ Referendum Ballot, and to vote ket Street. The telephone keeps the SIU out front. the ship had left before we got if you are a rated bookman in favorably on all four proposinumber is DOuglas 2-5475. That's all I have time for now there, because there is some good standing, and -Urant to ship|tions. . In that way they will be Drop in between ships, and Brothers, but I'll try to make it things, we will not tolerate in real fast, this is the port forivotihg for a stronger SIU, arid get acquainted. better next week. this pbrtr—and grounds and youl ; 'that's something we all want.- New York Gets New Look, Greater EHirienry Referendum, Wage Rises Hold Phllly Stage Shipping Fair In Savannah, Beefs Are Few Three New Tankers Will Crew Up In Frisco tt A On The Coast |i... \ ^ mm u M • ..4 �T BE SE APAB BR S BO C Fri^, March 19^1948 BOSTON—Chairman. W. Siekmann. 7084; Recording Secretary. E. Dakin. 180; Reading Clerk. W. McCuistion. 23138. Minutes of all Branches ac­ cepted as read. Agent reported that business in the port had held steady, and that as many as registered could be shipped, and that shaping up the Hall has proceeded very well, with l^ Page Sevan A&€ Sh^mg From Feb. 25 To Nianb W PORT REG. DECK REG. EM;. REG. STWDS. TOTAL REG. SHIPPED DECK Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa 60 217 46 209 109 28 21 27 249 44 157 69 28 17 25 265 29 85 38 11 ^ 112 731 119 451 216 67 47 37 232 51 159 139 27 22 22 223 43 145 69 23 27 12 242 24 102 64 20 14 71 697 118 406 272 70 63 Mobile New Orleans Galveston San Juan 166 203 117 8 134 122 63 2 177 155 44 10 477 480 224 20 80 239 69 3 63 107 37 9 284 134 35 6 427 480 141 18 1,184 912 848 2,944 1,058 768 937 2,763 GRAND TOTAL SHIPPED SHIPPED ENG. STWDS. TOTAL SHIPPED NOTE: A&G men shipping on the West Coasl are not included in this report. articles such as furniture, tech­ Building Assessment than they 1 nical books, and information boards being added for the mem­ accepted as read. Charges were TAMPA — Chairman. C. Sim­ ent's report accepted in its en­ were about the other points.| bership's comfort. Agent also re­ read against a .member, and mo­ mons. 368; Recording Secretary, tirety. Balloting Committee was There was also a discussion ported on the status of the ner tion to table was carried. Under Bob Hall. 26060; Reading Clerk. elected, and following members about members' actions on board 1 gotiations of the ILA with the new business it was wted that R. Seckingeri 307. will serve: A. Bell, 24128; Wing, ships. It was pointed out that the crewmembers should take Boston Shipping Association. Be­ no one be allowed to register in Minutes of previous Branch 14; Hackett, 2538; Franklin, more action in regards to per­ cause the Massachusetts politi­ all ratings, and men must regis­ meetings read and accepted. Ag­ 22569; and J. Collins, 45564. formers and gashounds and not cians have proposed a bill to ter in ratings they want to ship, ents report accepted. Under new Charges were referred to the leave it up to the shoreside repabolish the hiring hall, the Ag­ except in cases of emergency. business it was voted that Agent Trial Committee for further ac­ The news as to ent advised all men to prepare Amendment was also carried be instructed to purchase a $25.00 tion. Patrolmen's reports were resen^tives. themselves for any emergency that if a man doesn't turn to, he wreath for the funeral of Bro­ accepted as made. Under new the raise in wages was well re­ that might arise. Under new gives up the job. All hands ther Hardy W. Turner, 37099, business Agent was instructed to ceived and considei-ed as "a job business it was voted that all were satisfied as to the raises ac­ who had passed away. Telegram immediately purchase 50 chairs well done." tripcard men aboard ships be in­ complished by the Negotiating XXX from Negotiating Committee was in order to seat the membership GALVESTON — Chairman. vited to attend Boston Branch Committee. read on wage increases and at the meetings. Keith Alsop. 7311; Recording meetings. Announcement of the membership accepted with a ris­ XXX i J, t Secretary, Brother Ryan. 36897; wage increase was well taken by NEW ORLEANS — Chairman. „ ing vote of thanks to the Nego­ BALTIMORE—Chairman. Wilthe membership. tiating Committee for its good Frenchy Michelet. 21184; ^^ecord-1 ^Tannehill. liam Rents, 26445; Recording work. Patrolman's report was ac­ ing Secretary. Ski Dyrnaski. ^ & 2. NEW YORK—Chairman. Jack Secretary, W. Lamb, 161; Read­ cepted. Trial Committee's report Minutes of all Branch meeting? Parker. 27693; Recording Secre­ ing Clerk, J. Hatgimisios, 23434. was made and accepted. Ballot­ read and accepted. Motion to non-concur on Puerto Rico min­ tary, F. Stewart, 4935; Reading All Branch minutes for pre­ ing Committee was elected and utes ruled out of order. Tele­ Clerk, Bob Matthews, 154. vious meeting accepted as read. consists of G. L. Kersey, 37062; Minutes of all Branches ac­ Trial Committee reported its find­ T. S. Sosa, 34467; and R. Seckgram from Negotiating Commit­ tee regarding raise in wages: cepted as read. Agent reported ings and membership concurred inger, 307. Many members took on many items, among them the on one finding, but changed an­ the Deck on Good and Welfare 50083; Reading Clerk, Herman read. Meeting voted to extend 1 foul-up on the SS Arizpa (which other so as to suspend the charg­ to urge all members to vote for Troxclair, 5743. vote of thanks to the Commit- J tee for a job well done. FoUowwas reported in the LOG) and ed member for 99 years. Tliis the proposals on the referendum Branch minutes for the pre­ the fact that voting on the was done by the meeting acting ballot. There was no difference vious meetings read and accept­ i n g Balloting Committeemen amendments had begun and ad­ as a Committee for the whole. of opinion on this matter. ed. Agent reported shipping good were elected: A. Lavgno, 90; A. vised all men to vote "YES" on Agent's verbal report was acwith the outlook for the future Ellis, 3677; G. H. Perry, 44440; P XXX all four propositions so as to dealing with the raise in wage MOBILE—Chairman. James L. also okay. He told about a chisel­ and Michael A. Ceralli, 24820. insure a bigger and stronger cepted that part of his report Carroll. 14; Recording Secretary. ing Mate on the Alcoa Clipper, Agent reported on the wires be- ;{j SIU. Patrolmen's reports were scales was ' "really well re­ C. L. Stringfellow. 125; Reading but was able to report that due ing sent to Texas State Senators accepted and filed. Charges ceived." Reports of the three Clerk. Harold J. Fischer. 59. to Union action the phony char­ protesting the sale of AmericamJ! Patrolmen were also accepted as. Minutes of Bi-anch meetings of acter had been removed from the ships to foreign interests and. the given. Several members asked Feb. 25 read and accepted. Ag­ ship. Patrolmen's reports were effect these sales were having: on the American merchant ma-j all fellows to vote "YES" on the line. Patrolmen's reports were4 point ballot. acceptod as made. Under new ;|| t X t. business it was moved that the4 NORFOLK — Chairman M. against several men were read Puerto Rico Hall be closed. It was I and it was voted to refer the Bernstine. 2257; Recording Sec­ pointed out that many permits charges to a special Trial Com­ retary. Ben Rees, 95; Reading have been issued in this area.l mittee to be elected the next Clerk. Steely White, 56. making a situation where there By KEITH ALSOP All Branch minutes accepted day at a special meeting in the are more men than there are jobs a new Hall. The available in P. R. Fui'ther, it was GALVESTON — The SS Del try to find New York Hall. Motion passed as read. Agent reported on or­ Alba, Mississippi Steamship men go all through the city con- brought out that while in the P. R, that the Union go on record to ganizing in the port and pointed stantlj' looking for a place we income has been dropping in the Company, hit this port in transit support the United Financial out that the wage increase just can move to, but it looks as port for the past two weeks, the j laist,week, and we went down to Employees, and that the Director negotiated showed what an in­ straighten out an overtirpe beef though we might have to build, reports still show listing of ex­ of Organization be instructed to tensive and efficient job Head­ since there is a terrific short­ tra help. This is contrary to the and a watch beef. draft a full program of support quarters was doing. Patrolman's After the complaints were set­ age of decent office space. recommendations of the Agents for the purpose of guaranteeing report was accepted. Under good Patrolman Mickey Wilburn Conference. On the vote, 221 in j all-out support for the UFE, if and welfare several members tled to the satisfaction of all the and when they go out • on the took the Deck to make educa­ crewmembers involved, the men had a little bit of trouble with favor, 1 opposed. picketlines. President and Vice- tional remarks. for the benefit of started to ask questions about an old tugboat fink who had the ^ President of . the UFE were in­ permitmen who were sitting in the four proposals recommended nerve to come aboard the Alma PUERTO RICO — Chairman, by the Agents Conference. D., River Terminals Corporation, Sal Colls. 21085; Recording Sec­ troduced to the meetmg. Mem­ We answered all their ques­ and blow his top about not want­ retary, W. Fontan, 100842; Read­ bership went on record as ac­ tions, and at the conclusion of ing to pay the Initiation Fee. He ing Clerk. F. Bose. 433481. cepting the Negotiating Commit­ the meeting it was easy to see is now resting at home, and he tee Report with a vote of thanks. Branch minutes for previous that the crew was going to vote will have a chance to think ^ t, t. meeting read and accepted. Ag­ PHILADELPHIA — Chairman, as observers. iQther members rosse "YES" 100 percent on all four things over. ent reported that shorcgang work Policy in the NMU is chang­ Don Hall, 43372; Recording Sec­ to make enthusiastic speechfsa propositions. had picked up recently. He urged retary, R. W. Pohle, 46826: Read­ supporting the tv'o new assess­ On other ships we pursued the ing so fast that the membership ing Clerk. R. Ruggie, 31524. ments and; the proposed changes same course of action. The Steel doesn't really know what is go­ Minutes of aU Branches ac­ in the . Shipping Rules. Chemist, Isthmian, the Seatrain ing on. Some of the NMUers cepted as read with the excep­ New York, and some tankers ask our boys what is going on X t, X tion of Puerto Rico. Members re­ came in after the Del Alba and in their union, and on the whole SAVANNAH — Chairman. C; we spoke to those crews, too. I'll bet we know moi-e about quested that PR stick to the con­ Starling. 6920; Recording Sacrestitution. Agent reported affairs They had intelligent questions tlie NMU situation than they do. men to report unorganized ships Some real oldtimers have been to the Hall as soon as they ar­ of port in good shape with no tary. E. R., Smith, 20057. to ask about the assessments and There were not enough mem­ the changes in the Shipping in and through this port lately, rived and asked . Union members beefs pending. Agent explained the setup of the new HaU, and bers present for a regular meet­ Rules, but once they learned among them Abe Ellis, Jack to contact these unorganized stated that while it will cost a ing so a special meeting was what it was all about, they ex­ Kelly, and Preacher Perry. men and invite them to the fair sum to get the Hall in good called for the purpose of elect­ pressed themselves as being Walter Brightwell is now a Union Hall where they could see | business man and employs three how the SIU operates. Dispatch­ condition, the money will not be ing a balloting committee. The overwhelming in favor. SIU bartendere at the Circle er-Patrolman's report wasted since everything can be following men were elected: J. accepted. I ON THE LOOKOUT Club. Bill Laffoon sold his car Recommendations and resolutions ] tra'hsferred to the new building B. Sellers, 36401; B. R. Kitchens, The membership has set itself and is now hitch-hiking to the from Agents Conference were| the Union might buy in the fu­ 25190; W. G. Hage, 25192; and up as an unofficial committee to ships. ture. Patrolmen's reports were W. J. Morris. , concurred in. Seafarers In Galveston Back Conference Recommendatiens \: accepted as given. Charges against various men were read, and decisions were made by the membership. Numerous Brothers took the floor on Good and Wel­ fare in regards to the four rec­ ommendations made by the Ag­ ents Conference. All Brothers voiced their opinion in favor of all four points and were more 1 enthusiastic about the $10.0() Strike Asse.ssmcnt and the $10.0Oj �PageJBght THE SEAFARERS LOG "FTMari mxch 19. '•35' SHIPS' MINVTES AND NEWS ; ";t Moline Still Pitching SIU Crew Steadies Steel Worker Despite 3 Fires; Crew Tags Blaze In Durban By AL STORAGE lii On January 14, quite a few of us were shipped from the New York Hall as replacements on the SS Steel Wor ker, Isthmian,! which was paying off at a Staten i Island pier. We went coastwise first, but now we are going to the Far East. iss From the obvious attitude of the department heads when we reported we could see that it would take a little time to bring them around to changing their ideas and their old ways of runiiiiig their departments. This, notwithstanding the fact th.Hi the ship was under the new Isthmian agreement. li'i '({ li-i Y:- steam and smoke rise from hatch as Moline crewmen discuss fire-fighting technique v/ith Durban firemen. It's three strikes and yer out, in the old ball game. But not so for the doughty Moline Victory which came :steaming into New York recently none the worse for iher experiences after three fires struck the Robin line vessel during the trip to South African ports. ^Climaxing the triple fire-playt •was the blaze which broke out throughout the night for fur­ >in the Moline's No. 4 hold, caus- ther outbreaks and to quench Eing extensive damage to its cargo the smoldering sisal and hides. The two earlier fires on the lof sisal and hide, while she lay Moline. both of which also ociin Durban harbor in late Janu­ cuii ed on the trip over to South ary. Aided by shoreside apparatus, Africa, were of a minor nature. • Ethe Seafarers ci-ew battled the One broke out in the paint ifire for several hours, heedless locker and the other in the ••of the fact that just below the engine room, They were put out Jflames were the ship's fuel oil before any damage was done. Ship's Delegate Andy Loi'ier, . storage tanks. who reported that the Moline "I TIP-OFF Victory crew "had its ups and EE'E fire was discovered when downs," stayed on the spot smoke was seen coming from the throughout the Durban fire re­ ship's after ventilators and a cording vivid scenes of the blaze hatch cover. Infmediately mem­ with hi» camera. bers of the Black Gang released live steam from the engine room into the hold to check the blaze. Meanwhile, the Durban Fire Brigade and a harbor fire tug were called into action. With hundreds of people Emphasizing the need for bol­ watching from the quayside, firemen and crewmen played stering the Union's strength to water on the blaze from 16 jets. adequately meet future problems Dense smoke clouds issuing from crewmembers of the Calmar ves­ the removed hatch covers hung sel SS Yorkmar voiced their ap­ over the ship and obscured the proval of the two assessments blaze. The operation was fur­ now being voted on by the mem­ ther impeded as rain fell on the bership. The Yorkmar action came at blistering deck, sending up a the Mar. 7 shipboard meeting mass of steam. / The flames spread out from the and followed a period of dis No. 5 hold and licked at the cussion on the four propositions cargo in No. 4 hold but the crew appearing on the referendum and shoreside firemen brought ballot, according to the ship's things sufficiently under control minutes. At the meeting, which was to enable gasmasked firemen to descend into the holds to play held in the Port of Seattle, the their hoses on the burning cargo crew also took a strong stand against shipboard performers. ibetween decks. E. L. Thompson chaired the I After the fire was extinI iguished a close watch was main- se.ssion and R. R. Eader was the ,1 Gained aboard the M ql i n e recording sej countered several days out of New York and some of the pho­ tography-minded Seafarers took pictures on deck. (Ed. Note: see cut.) In Nev/ Orleans, we had an unfortunate incident. A crewmember came back gassed up and did a little performing. How­ ever, the man saw the light" when it was pointed out to him in no uncertain terms that his actions not only made things bad for himself, but for his fellow crewmembers and for the Union. He had the common sense to realize that performers don't rate. In Galveston, Whitey Tannehill came aboard to settle a beef for the Deck Department regarding delayed sailing time. At the onset, it appeared that, as in the cast of some o' the other Isthmian ships, the crew Besides Frenchy Ruf, we would encounter more than a have on board: J. Fedio, AB; K. few obstacles in the effort to Forster, Bosun; W. McCord, Deck meet the company halfway in A1 Storace (above) helped Maintenance; M. Gross, AB; D. living up to the contract. How­ line things up on the Steel M. Woods, Crew Messman; H. ever, thanks to the patient and Vingen, AB; and V. Meehan, diplomatic manner with which Worker, Fireman. These men are doing the crew handled the 'situation, the ship was pretty well squared the Union, has gained the respect a s^vell job of educating the away by the time it tied up in of exactly 100 percent of the permitmen in the Union rules and of showing them how to be crew for his unselfish work. New Orleans, the first stop. Having the contract posted in good Seafarers. Much credit mu.st go Frenchy Ruf who, as Ship's Delegate, has the messhall has proved very Most of the beefs so far have done a bang-up job of improving' helpful. That way, the crew been in the Stewards Departgeneral conditions aboard and of has the true .dope at hand any rnent and we took them up in settling any beefs the crew has time of day. If some points the two meetings held during had concerning overtime. aren't clear to a man, he always the coastwise trip. These meetFrenchy, who will be remem- can get a couple of the other jngs were run in real SIU styles, y bered by some of the old-timers men to help figure them out. | steward was informed for his organizational work with Balmy warm weather was enresponsibility to *see that the pantry was kept clean and that the chow was i good. MGLINE VIC BUSTLED WITH ACTIVITY Another beef in the Stewards Department concerned the re­ frigerator which needed some re­ pairs. The buttei_was going raneid and something had to be done. We got everything taken eare of. Yorkmar Backs Proposed Levies a • . v' Crowds lined quayside in Durban to watch crew and firemen battle blaze on Robin line ship (top photo). , [* Moline crewmen face : camera during photographing-of fire scenes on deck. Firemen in rear peer over hatch combing to watch progress being made below.- �Fxidar' Mwrda 19« 1948 T B K S B At ARERS LOG SlU Ships' Minutes In Brief Page mne mmrnjm: CITADEL VICTORY. Dec. 21— get showers and laundry re­ Chairman Ben Stimpien: Secre­ paired and should draw up com­ tary A. Aldrich. Engine Dele­ plete repair list. Voted check on gate reported arf insufficient slopchest, medical chest and amount of food prepared at meal linen before next voyage. Minute time. Stewards Delegate replied of silence for Brothers lost at that shortage was due to crew sea. of Turner eating -aboard. A 4 4 .4 list of grievances was presented STEEL NAVIGATOR. Jan. 22 to Stewards Department by —Chairman C. Hemis; Secretary A. Aldrich. Robert Late. D. J. Thomas K. Cameron. Engine Denholm. Ben Stimpien and Delegate to see Chief Engineer Harry Allen. about putting freon in crew's ice­ box. Bosun told he could not J. 4. HTORICANE. Feb. 29—Chair­ relieve man on gangwjay watch man E. D. Tracy: Secretary R. to put in cluster lights. Ass't G. Slater. Motions carried: To the entire passageway had been Electrician instructed to cooper­ have Patrolman bring latest copy flooded. Men were cautioned to ate closely with Chief Electrician of contract between Union and be more careful in the messhall. to leam job, but Chief walked 4t company to ship at sign-on and out of meeting. Voted charges BEATRICE. Jan. 8—Chairman against Chief unless he can ex­ that it then be placed in care of a crewmember for safekeeping G. L. While; Secretary Donald plain walkout. One minute of until crew can hold a meeting Orr. No beefs reported in any silence for Brothers lost at sea. Request to have Steward order electric of the departments. percolators for coffee for men made for a new toaster and for on watches. It was stressed that repair of refrigerator. Larger we should endeavor to keep fans are needed in the foc'sles inesshall in better shape and in for the run in the tropics. Mo­ clean condition after coffee time tion by Ralph Carbone D'Angelo and card games. Crew is to that men coming back to ship leave foc'sles in clean condition drunk and causing disturbance should be brought up on charges JAMES DUNCAN. Feb. 22— after paying off. and if found guilty, to be sus­ Chairman Bill Rowe: Secrelary pended for not less than six A, W. Wasiluk. Few disputed months. hours in Engine Room but no trouble expected about them. Re­ 4. 4. i YANKEE DAWN. Feb. 26— pair list drawn up. Voted praise Chairman A1 Power; Secrelcury for Steward Strom. Chief Cook By HANK i. 4. 4. Joe Arsenault. No departmental Cox. Second Cook Wasiluk. Third PETROLITE, Jan. 28 —Chair­ Now that the SIU Negotiating Committee has adjusted and beefs reported. Union literature Cook Donhue and the Messmen. man John Odom; Secretary Ber­ established the highest wages in the maritime industry it is the distributed by Deck Delegate. He Minute of silence for Brothers nard Toner. Deck Delegate re­ solemn duty, as it has always been, of every Seafarer to protect had obtained booklets in Boston lost at sea. ports disputed overtime. Jones these wages by carrying-out his shipboard'job at all times. With Hall. Discussion of shortcomings 4 4 4 saw Chief Mate about the deck every Seafarer knowing his job and doing it—it should eliminate in food and linen situations. YORKMAR. March 7 — Chairheads and turning day men to the occasional kinks in those otherwise-swell trips. We'll bet a man E. L. Thompson: Secrelary replace sick watch men. Engine dollar-that-ain't-a-dollar-anymore that more Seafarers are begin­ YAi^KEE DAW^N. Mar. 9— R. R. Eader. Elected E. Johnson, Department spoke to the First ning to clearly understand the reasons why we must honestly Chairman Charles McQueen; Ship's Carpenter, to post of about painting Black Gang Secretary Williams. Disputed Ship's Delegate. Departments in protect and build up the strength, the reputation and the expan­ quarters. No disputed overtime overtime reported for his de­ good shape but warning issued sion of the SIU. With this attitude and action we can easily create in Stewards Department; one partment by Deck Delegate. Re­ by Delegates against performing. better wages and conditions and more jobs for the membership. Chief Cook short and the Second 4 4 4 pair List made out after discus­ Voted to have ship checked by Cook expects to pay off in the Furthermore, every Seafarer can certainly do his job and sion of repair problem. an exterminator. Voted fuU ap­ canal. Discussion on the crew also enjoy himself during the trip—without creating some proval of referendum on assess­ drinking and missing watches unexpected and unnecessary hardship on his shipmates or ments recommended, by Agents and work in port. Motion made giving his own union and the contract a black eye. It's so much Conference. Discussion on re­ and carried that fine be levied easier to be a good Union man—a good sailor and a swell pairs. One minute of silence for on future offenders with pro­ shipmate—whether you're afloat or ashore. It's twice as hard Brothers lost at sea. ceeds to go to hospital fund. It and eventually plenty disappointing to do the wrong things. 4 4 4 appears that Old Man favoi-s Remember, brothers, our SIU agreements are the best of all HURRICANE. Jan. 25— men paying off in foreign ports. the rest. Our wages and conditions can't be beaten by emy Chairman and Secrelary not Ship left States with 15 fiUl union. named. Voted to stop Mate from books and 12 are left. % % X doing Deck Gang's work. Engine i. 4. Brother "Blackie" Deacon Foster, the oldtimer, is spending Delegate reported Chief Engineer MORNING LIGHT. Feb. 29— had reprimanded Junior Third his winter vacation up here in New York. Brother Foster says Chairman Ralph T. Whilley: 4, 4. 4, for treatment of men. Moss huUo and the best regards to Brother Moon Koons, Brother Percy Secretary Sidney L. Brown. MOORING HITCH. Jan. 25— elected Engine Delegate to re­ Boyer and aU the rest of Joe's Jungle gang down in New Orleans Minutes of last meeting read and chairman Don J. Dour; Secretary place Goldsborough who was ... Brother Dutchy Moore was in New York over the weekend accepted. Crew is to make sure john j. giuitt. Depaitments Okay leaving ship in Honolulu. Discus­ on the 88 Steel Scientist, paying off in Baltimore. Brother Or­ .each foc'sle has two fans before except for a few disputed hours sion of repairs and sanitary con­ lando Silva is Bosun on her and she's heading for Manila, ship leaves Mobile. Fans are Deck, Voted to build shelf for ditions. Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore... Brother 'Tex" Graydon Suit aboard but Electrician doesn't library. Also voted to keep sends hullo to Brother Frank Bose... Brother Franklin Smith have time to put them up. All longshoremen out of passageways says hullo to all his pals while he's aboard the Allegheny Victory, Delegates are to make repair ^nd to rig water line to deck in docked in Honolulu... Here are some oldtimers in town: A. Goldlists and turn them over to ^ supply longshoremen. A smit; M. Floras, Steward; E. Young; J. S. Hilton; L. Aviles; Steward in Mobile. Steward minute of silence for Brothers William Gale; R. Ortiz; C. Doroba; William Dixon; A. R. Silvestri; asked help in keeping messhall ggg W. Hunt; B. Rabinowitz; J. Liknes; W. J. Wolfe; J. Fuller; H. • 4 4 4 clean. Discussion on fight that Drummer: J. Malone, Steward; A. La Plante, Electrician; W. D. 4 4 4 DOROTHY ANN MESECK. took place aboard ship; conduct SOUTHLAND. Mar. 8—Chair­ Mar. 8 — Chairman R. P. Sirois; Baisley: P. Perrotti; C. Patraiker; A. Milefski; A. M. De Forest, of three men involved was not man R. A. Wickham; Secretary Secrelary Wm. F. Reynen. Dis­ Steward; J. Denopra; Charlie Bush; Gulfer A. Chappell and G. B. consistent with good Unionism. Edward Szarthe. Deck Delegate puted overtime reported in Deck Thurmer. reported two disputed hours to Department. Deck and Stewards 14 4 be taken up with Patrolman. Delegates both asked clarification The weekly LOG will be traveling all over the nation Voted that Ship's Delegate of agreement. to the following Brothers: G. E. Rouse, of Louisiana; Stan Voted to get should get slopchfest opened for clarification before another voy­ Wilmott. of Vancouver; Stanley Hunt, of New York; Richard Rogers, of Pennsylvania; James Finnell. of Georgia; Homer cigarettes and should see that age. Repairs discussed. the right sizes in gear are car­ Bailey, of Virginia.; J. W. Little, of Alabama! Albert Briggs. I 4 4 4 of Connecticut; Patrick deary, of New York; Dsn Linder. of MARQUETTE VICTORY. Mar. ried in slopchest. Voted to re­ Long Island; Edward Burton, of Louisiana; Harvey Higgins. 7—Chairman James V. Murphy; turn foc'sle keys to department of Florida; Patrick Fusco. of New York; Alton Bell, of Ala­ Secretary W. M. Stark. Repair heads before leaving ship. Send in Ihe minutes of bama; Ramon Lebarre. of California; E. Hannon. of Alabama; . list from last voyage checked your ship's meeting to the EDWARD N. HURLEY. Mar. 8 Elmer Edgett, of New York; Calvin Medley, of Louisiana; and discussed. Motion carried New York Hall. Only in that A. H. Anderson, of Virginia; Norman Campbell, of Texas; that Delegates make out new list —Chairman J. D. Olio; Secrelary way can the membership act Loran Harris, of Michigan; Vic Wallner. of Washington; Barney and turn over to department J. Havlicek. Reported that Cap­ on your recommendations, tain had agreed to confer with Skog. of Washington; John C. Smith, of Mass.; Marcel Mit­ heads before ship's arrival in and then the minutes can be chell. of Texas; ArtJ.ur Valois. of Mass.; Robert La Grasse. of New York. Motion carried to Steward and get what fresh pro­ printed in the LOG for the New Hampshire; Robert Squire, of Ohio, and Paul Darnell have agent get in touch with visions were available. Elected benefit: of all other SIU of Kentucky. company to straighten out ar­ Department Delegates as com­ crews. rangement of present quarters of mittee to take up donation for 4 4 4 Hold those shipboard .meet­ Brothers, don't forget to vote. Four resolutions recommended Engine Department. Wipers are Ame Jansby. Bosun, hospitalized ings regularly, and send by the Agent's Conference are on a referendum ballot and in all sleeping aft. Steward asked men for broken leg. Logged men those minutes in as soon as SIU ports voting has started. Seafarers coming in off the ships ' to be careful of laundry. He agreed to contribute amount possible. That's the SIU wayl should immediately vote—and also catch up on the reading of { explained use of suction valve on logged to hospitals if logs were the LOGS of the past few weeks. ? ' drain • since the prejvious night dropped. Voted Delegates should HE REFERENCKM PERIOP ENDS ON APRIL loth. CASrYOOR VOTE TO KEEP THE SlU THE STRONGEST UNION IN MARITIME. M CUT and RUN Send Those Minutes -•Jj �Pag* Ten T BE SRA'F A^RERS LO€ Friday, March 19, 1948 MEBIBERSBIP SPEAKS Underscores High Standard Of Conduct Implied In Oath TIME OUT FOR THE POLARIS DECK MEN Log-A -Rhythms Sailor's Joy By C. BOOM To Ihe Editor: ion: This among other places is How many bookmen remem­ where your honor comes in. You ber the oath they swore when might not think that the little Away in salty solitude, they obligated themselves to the things you say would hurt the under sparkling stars. Union in any way. Sometimes SIU? How many have studied Free from peoples' attitude the little things hurt the most. that oath and grasped its full and solid mental bars, In any event, think before you meaning? speak when you talk about the A free horizon for a street Let's take a look at the oath Union to non-members. and rocky waves to rest. of obligation to see what stand­ ards we really set for ourselves. To its injury or to persons not They are pretty high, Brothers, entitled to know it: A person and it takes a good man to live entitled to know SIU business is a person so authorized. A per­ up to them. son not entitled has no right to I pledge my honor as a man: know anything. When you pledge your honor Down where the southern sun shines bright, Alcoa Polaris you pledge your self respect. And if I break this promise: deck men crawl into the shade for a breather. Against the tans There is no "if" about what hap­ Your honor is a great and splen­ of the^ bodies, the well known SIU white caps stand out pens when somebody does break did thing, the biggest thing you clearly. Scene is Paramaribo, Dutch Guiana; shot by Bertold the promise. Excuses are no can pledge. If you lose your hon­ or you lose everything. Honor good. The road to a certain place Swenson, Oiler. is a five-letter word but it is paved with excuses, and a means more than a whole dic­ man who breaks promises and Three meals a day with fresh m 'J s excuses on earth will do tionary. meat, Thai I will be faithful to this the same elsewhere. and laughing seagulls for a Union: Faithful means trust­ I ask every member to treat jest. worthy in the performance of me as unworthy of frienship and duty, especially the fulfillment acquaintance: Even your best To the Editwr: do everything while the Bosun Away from cops and dames, : of promises, obligations and friend has no choice but to clip joints and Mickey Finns» has to stand around. Aboard the Waterman scow S§ vows. Union is another word abide by this part of the oath if A sailor's heart goes up in flames LOW TRICK easy to say but having a big you do wrong. You and you Morning Light there is one and the sea will wash his sins. The Bosun, knowing his proper meaning. The Union is a body alone must pay. There are times phony Chief Mate. '..of people who want the same when even friends can't belp This Chief Mate seems to be duties, informed the phony Mate • from life and a chance to live you no matter how much they inclined to think that he is the that he, not the Mate, would as­ tiie way people 'should. The SIU want to. Friendship stops some­ lord and master while he is sign men to whatever work was Moreover, he gives you that chance. where and this is the place. aboard this scow with no regard to be done. And that I will work for its Loyalty to the Union comes for who is to see that work is pointed out that he did not have to assign particular men se­ interest: When you work for first. done on the Deck. the interest of the Union you So help me God: You have We have shipped a very ca­ lected by the Mate. He would, work for your own interest. It your right hand up all the time pable Bosun aboard this scow he said, assign men he felt could is your duty to do all you can and at the end you call upon who has done a fine job run­ do whatever job came up. To the Editor: This legitimate outburst by the for your Union and its mem- God to help you do what the ning the men. But somehow the Bosun kind of got to the Chief I visited a Seafarer named Bill ^ berg. You must put all of your- right thing is. Chief Mate has taken it upon Mate, and he began to try to re­ Kimball in the hospital here and ' self into it. This is how I interpret the himself the matter of running taliate. His first move was to found he was a member of the And will look upon every Obligation, and I hope everybody the Deck Gang. He tells the corner the Deck Delegate and crew of the SS Gateway City. I member as my Brother: That lives up to it just exactly 100 Bosun he knows all there is to ask him to get the Bosun in visited him last Sunday and he means that everybody works for per cent. do. was in very good condition. wrong with the Union. everybody else and that nobody Frank Schutz As a result, the Mate tries to • is any better than the next guy If the Delegate could get the He was glad to see me and I "nor entitled to any more. It also Bosun off the ship, the Delegate promised him to see him every PORTRAIT OF A SEAFARER • means that everybody stands himself could be Bosun, the Mate week. He asked me to write his ready to help everybody else at promised. wife in Mobile and the letter is aU times. Well, the Deck Delegate wasn't on its way by air mail. That I will not work for less that kind of a guy. He was a I also visited the steamer than Union wages: Well, this good Union man and he straight Bienville, Waterman (now on its part comes right down to earth forth informed the Bosun and way to New York) and I got sev­ and teUs you what you must not everyone else of what was going eral magazines for Brother Kim­ do. But the only way one man on. ball to read. I can live up to this is by seeing The whole crew heai'd the to it that everybody lives up to The Steward, gave me a piece whole story of" the low mean the rule. of Palmolive soap and a Brother trick the Mate was trying to . And that I will obey all orworking in the galley gave me pull. Each statement the Mate ! ders of the Union: You make magazines and two pieces of "Soap had made was told to all, and the orders. Each and every one everybody had the chance to for Kimball. of you makes them. You make learn just what kind of a man MONEY BACK 'th«n for the benefit of all. Do this Mate could be. I as the orders say and you will Some of the Brothers, having Bud Callaban Gome out all right. their cabin to larboard above the D. D. J. Hanson (SUP) propellor, complained because 1 promise that I will never W .J. Murray (SUP) the proceedings of the Unthey had paid three guilders for G. E. Harwell a drink in L'Ambassador in Rot­ N. Traca terdam. The proprietor asks S. Crespo these Brothers to come back to W. E. Fentress his place and show him the To issufe pBymeni, all San Juan waiter to whom they paid the daims for overtime must be money. They'll get their money tamed in to the heads of de­ back. partments no later than 72 Brother Kimball will be better hesrs following the comple­ within five weeks. tion of the overtime work. Membership rules require Please send, me 40 LOGs every every man entering the As soon as the penalty Union Halls to show his week. Seafarers who are cared work is done, a record should Union Book, Pro-Book, per­ for in a hospital in Rotterdam be given to the Department mit or whitecard to the door­ are visited by me every Sunday. head, and one copy held by man. This is for the mem­ I also would like to be known the man doing the job. that 1 am willing to distribute the bership's protection. Don't In addition the depart­ LOG aboard all SIU ships which waste the Dodrman's — or mental delegates should dock at Rotterdam. ~ j your own—time by arguing check on all overtime sheets this point. Observe the rules 72 hours b< fore the ship L. Pleyvier Ortiz, San Juan Dispatcher-Pairolman, as he ap'i you make. makes port. 164 Beyerlandvchelaan Homer Spurlock, talented Seafarer who has been -5 lelFdam South ;il sketches of his Union brothers on the Island. Mate's Plot To Oust Bosun Foiled By Union Delegate m- K- Friend Of Union To Distribute Log In Rotterdam Oi Overthne Menberabip Rules �Frid«r« Much 19. 1949 TH E S EA P A R B R S V0 G SS Stockton Crewmen Proud Of Clean Ship, Good Chow To the Editor: Just a few lines from the SS Frank R. Stockton, South Atlanttc, the cleanest and best ship afloat, we the crew think. The Deck Department is' 100 percent full book, and the Black Gang and Stewards Department are just about 99 percent. We signed on in Baltimore and took on half a cargo. Then we topped off in Boston loading that coal pitch. One day out of Boston the Old Man turned the Stewards IJKED CONFAB REPORTS IN LOG To the Editor: The LOG, being the official or­ gan of the SIU, is read by all the members ashore and afloat. It is every member's guide to the activities of his own home port and various other poi-ts in which he is interested. Upon reading the issue of the LOG in which I found the re­ ports of the Agents Conference I was greatly pleased as well as Burprised. To my knowledge, this never had been done before. In my opinion, aside from the fact that members save time and trouble by reading the Agents Conference proceedings in the LOG, this step is progressive and constructive. Department to soogee\ng down and • the Deck Department to painting all the passageways, messhalls and foc'sles. "Bokoo" overtime, as they say here in France where we are now. The Old Man not only preaches but practices our slogan: "An SIU ship is a clean ship." " The Steward is really putting out some fine chow. The whole crew wants to sign the Baker to a 10-year contract. There's not a beef in any de­ partment and I doubt if there will be. The Mates and Engin­ eers are tops. \yatch for a clean payoff in Norfolk or Baltimore around April 15—there will be very few replacements. Tom Baldrick Get A Receipt Every member making a donation to the Union for any purpose should receive an official receipt bearing the amount of the contribu­ tion and the purpose for which it was made. If a Union official to whom contribution is given does not make out a receipt for the money, the matter should immediately be referred to Paul Hall, Secretary-Trea­ surer, SIU, 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N.Y. In advising the SecretaryTreasurer of such transac­ tions, members should state the name of the official and the port where the money was tendered. Page Eleven Skiptier Raps Times' Boost To America's Finky Master Peterson, writer of the letter, sailed for many years in the The herewith enclosed letter foc'sle and is a member of the to the New York Times and its MM&P.) rejection by them should be of To the Editor, New York interest to all seamen. The New j Times: York Times, obviously, is not j A luxury ocean liner owned the seaman^s friend. Perhaps you , by the people, operated at tax­ could .publish the letter in the payer's expense, manned by 600 LOG. citizens, and commanded by a (Ed. Note: The letter was commodore who is assisted sent to the New York Times ashore by newspaper writers, has in answer to an editorial cri­ again brought the American sail­ ticizing American seamen and or into public disfavor. POSITION UNFAIR upholding Commodore Harry Your editorial, "America on Manning, non-union skipper of the SS America who finked the Sea" is not fair, when you cut during the 1946 NMU say: "And likewise doubtful, it strike. Cause of the Times' re­ follows, would be the future of marks was the recent threat­ the seamen themselves." What ened tie-up of the ship due have we seamen to do with the to crew grievances. Captain incident between two individuals aboard ship? Should I, who have been going to sea since 1908. be thrown out of job and left stranded on the beach because of it? We have in America some 200,000 bona fide seamen. Should they be penalized and lose their jobs to foreign seamen because a few hundred passengers may suffer a slight inconvenience by not being able to sail on time on a luxury liner? We are entitled to jobs on our ships, and our ships must sail the seven .seas. Are you going to let us down, now? To the Editor: KEEPING COOL UNDER A TORRID PERSIAN GULF SUN FLEET NEEDED True, we American seamen cannot compete with the cheap In the past, only those mem­ labor that runs the foreign ships. bers especially interested in dig­ But we need a Merchant Marine ging out reports of the Confer­ for national defense and that ence did so. Now, every member luxury liner of ours is no good is fully informed through the for that, purpose. Big ships are medium of the LOG. He has a not even all right in peace time, chance to read material of this viz: Titanic, Vestris, and others. nature and voice his opinion to We need sharp ships of about Buddies Warren Hogancamp, the rest of the membership. 5,000 gross tons each, and many Wiper, and Harry Bennett, of them; seaworthy ships with Also, men who never knew Wiper look pretty for the man accommodations for 50 passen­ Union procedure before can avail with the "machine de photogers and speed of 25 knots. themselves of the opportunity to graphia." Tied up on a seven Twice we won the battle of learn it now. It must be realized months shuttle run in the Per­ the Atlantic due to the fact that by all that an informed mem­ sian Gulf, the men of the Piatt Park. Pacific Tankers, solved their recreational problem by rig­ the enemy's subs were too few bership is a strong membership. ging a swimming pool on a gun turret. Playing horseback in the rear are, bottom to top: Nat against our many Hog-islanda Minasi. AB; Bennett, and Nat Blakeman, Galleyman. Foreground are Jackson, AB; Coleman, Oiler. Thomas H. Fleming and Liberties. Less seamen, in percentage, lost their lives at sea in War II than in War I be­ cause the Fuehrer was less sail­ or than was the Kaiser. from Havana, but had wprked the only reason he was not trans­ To the Editor: castle and returned with flash­ Capt. R. J. Peterson on a Greek ship which left him ferred to another ship bound for It appears that the Alexander light. S. Clay is jinxed—something is Standing ready to throw our­ behind in France due to no fault France was due to the rough weather we were having. always happening. You men selves clear in case of trouble, of his own. "who are complaining of dull we abruptly dragged the mat­ We were in continuous com­ Being without means of sup­ trips, come along on the Clay— tresses clear. A pitiful sight port he had taken a shore job at munication with several ships To the Editor: there is never a dull moment. greeted us. With sunken cheeks which he was working at the bound for France and were just One trip we lost the propeller, and several days' growth of time of our arrival in St. Na­ waiting a lull in the weather The phrase "Winning a man through his stomach" is typical next trip we busted a piston and beard, framed feverish eyes filled zaire. to transfer him. On the four­ now, well—throw in your ship­ with fear stared up at us. of the case aboard the Purdue teenth day out we met the SS WANTED CUBAN SHIP ping cards, you excitement lov­ Victory, presently engaged in inThe poor chap's condition Felix Grundy, also of South ing Seafarers, here is the golden might have been caused by sea­ At an oppoi'tune moment he Atlantic, bound for Le Havre. tercoastal trade. Especially so, opportunity. sickness, but I doubt it. I pre­ saw a chance to sneak aboard The radio operator had a buzzy after a very lean and forcefiil A few days out of St. Nazaire, sumed it to be hunger which where he hid in the room back time for awhile but he received westbound passage. the land of love and vino, while was proved when he was ad­ aft. He had learned, I suppose. the okay to make the transfer. The crew of this vessel, from still recuperating from the days dressed in French, a language he top to bilge, has come to enjoy No. 2 Lifeboat was ready to of joy, we met our latest ad­ understood a little. He had not the excellent "Amerique cuisine." AiMT MOflObV naze lower, and due to fine seaman­ All wish to express their vei-y venture. The ship was rolling eaten nor had he taken water ship we got the boat lowered •OSrtATTKWK!. sluggishly in the heavy swells since leaving France four days without any trouble. A wild ride sincere appreciation to the full­ that came as an aftermath to tlie past. in the fresh sea and we managed est extent for the effort and un­ stiff northwester that had raised We assisted him across the to get him aboard the other daunted spirit shown by the an inferno throughout the Bay deck and into the messroom be­ Stewards Department as a whole ship. of Biscay. and Chief Steward Lloyd Wai-dfore notifying the skipper. When Going back and getting the The Bosun and I were check­ we offered him a glass of water en and his capable cooks in par­ boat taken aboard was done just ing on necessary repairs for the he had to be restrained from ticular. as efficiently except for being ex-guncrew quarters aft. One of drinking it too fast. He drank The men worked under short thrown around against the ship's the doors had been broken on a glass after glass until someone stores but have made this vessel side quite hard before getting previous voyage so while in­ mentioned it was not safe for a pleasant place to life. As it is the falls adjusted properly. • specting the damage done we him to drink too much at once. the wish of ninety percent of I think the skipper was very the crew, we heartily give them spotted a tuft of hair protruding Either he was an excellent well satisfied with the whole op­ our public acclaim. from behind some old mattresses actor or he was near collapse. On from the crew ashore where we eration. was steady bound. From the States there H. McNaught, Master stored in the room. board we had a few men fi'om would be little to stop him from and deliberate as he noted in F. J. Cerago, Ch. Eng. Latin America who discovered INVESTIGATION the official log book: "Ship de­ getting a ship to Cuba. Julius Sonza, Ch. Mate : We were at first undecided as that he spoke Spanish. They layed 42 minutes due to trans­ Carl J. KozioL Stew. Delegafef For thirteen days he was quite translated his story for the Old to do, but common sense R. W. Bauman, Eng. Delegate happy doing odd jobs around the fer of stowaway." would have tq in- Man. J. F. Wiinderlich Jr. C. D. Shealten, Deck Delegal» He claimed to be a Cuban ship. lattle did he know that I ran to my fore­ Every Trip Something Happens; A Stowaway Clay's Latest PURDUE VIC WON THROUGH STOMACIF "3 'l ••i 'il • •'"a. �E TweWe Wants Scnre On Overtime, Feels Stewards Can Paint To the Editor: I il­ ls- m In reply to Brother J. M. (Windy) Walsh regarding the agreement that the Stewards De­ partment is not required to paint, chip or scale, and can't paint on overtime, the agreement does not say the Stewards De,partment cannot paint or is not .allQwed to paint. It is very plain. It says they are "not required" to paint, not that they are not allowed to or not permitted to paint. Can't some one give a final decision on this question? Can ,pr cannot the Stewards Depart. ment paint the parts of the ship they take care of? PUTS IN HOURS Should a Night Cook and Baker with 10 to 20 years of ex­ perience and years of sea time pay off with a much smaller pay check than an OS? A Night Cook and Baker puts in more hours per day than is ever put •in on the Deck. If a good Cook is following a .gpod menu, he can't run it in r eight hours unless he railroads the chow. So, Brother Windy, get yourself squared away on the score . Fights For Free "S 111: Seafarers waiting to ship out of the New York Hall can now pass the time as spectators at the big-time boxing matches, hockey and basketball games, movies and newsreels and what have you — without spending a dime for the ducats. The much-discussed television set is now set up and operating on all fours. There are plenty of good seats available for all these activities in the recreation room of the third floor. Mon­ day through Saturday until 11 .p.M. each night. Handling the control board of the machine is our esfemned building superinlendetd. Bill Higgs, ably assisted by "LU Abner" Barthes, night dispatcher. So all ycu Brothers who want to beat the wea­ ther — and the gin mills — come on up and see what's going on in comfort­ able style. Jl EE S EA) G |t Just back from a trip that took me to Shanghai with the good ship Portland Trader. A good ship with a good Deck Depart• meat Delegate who went to "bat for the Union many times in our 'behalf. "Pepsie" is his name and he is sknown up and down the West Coast as a good guy, I would also like to say thanks to the fine cooks we had. During .our spells of bad weather they were always able to get the food on the tables and in tasty form. I wish "Pepsie" were going to be with us on our next trip. We certainly enjoyed his composi­ tions. I hope 'sto see more of hia stuff, .like "The Next To The /;^Last ^p," in the LPG. . Bob, .MFOWW t9. iffllS AWAY FAR AWAY MN THE BAY OF BISCAY For nine months the Petrolite has been shuttling back apd •forth between France and the Persian Gulf. Here is her crew: Left to right, front row — Wil. liams. Oiler: Maurer, Og,Robertson, AB; Toner, Og; Richberg, CM; Bannister, Wip: er. Second row—Limey, BR; Odom, DM; Alvers.on, Eng. Maint.; NalL Oiler; Thomason> Eng. Maint.; Alexander, DM. Top row—K. Purvis, Chief Pumpman; Crews, OS; Jones, QM; Anderson, AB. Bosun Larsen at right on the ladder. These boys have chosen corny fort over appearance. Wearing the Persian Gulf haircuts sris, left to right — Toner, OS; Crews. OS; Smith, Wiper; Bpn.nister. Wiper, and Robertson, AB. Brother, what a home a ship can be with harmony in each department! I am speaking with 31 years of sea time behind me. Nobody could call you an "agreement stiff," Windy, but oh that "Hooray for me" and so forth. Well, fellows, things are hum­ ming and the bauxite dust is sure flying on the shuttle run. Congrats to Blackie Gardner in Philly on his election to Agent. Luck and good sailing to all. T. C. Harrington Night Cook and Baker MV Capstan Knot Trinidad Chauncey Cockroach Rides Again; Sign^ On SS Fink To the Editor: And it was revolting. Every­ thing was shining, even the toilets. You could see your face in the walls they were so bright." "Chauncey," screamed Kate, "I can't stand it. Can't you see I'm eating?" This is to bring up to date the piece in the February 13 issue of the LOG which described the plight of the Cochroach family when they found themselves; aboard the tanker SS Slaphappy with the SIU practically cpming William Scott up the gangplank. East -Patchogue, L. L, N. Y. Of course, the Slaphappy was organized eventually. Chauncey and Katie had to sign off and OUT OF TOUCH take their precocious brat Ronald; with them. Speaking of the WYTR UNION NEWS, 100 percent SIU Slaphappy as WANTS MORE LOGS he hit the dock, young Epnnje To the -Editor: was heard to observe; "I don't want her! You can After three months of sea, we have her! She's too clean for the crew of the Simon Bolivar me." have .arrived in Antwerp, Bel­ In a short time, Chauncey and gium, and cannot find a copy of Kate signed on the SS ;Fink. the SEAFARERS LOG. The peo­ Several months later in a Texas' ple tell us they receive only a port the Fink happened to tie up few copies weekly. alongside the Slaphappy. There are so many seamen Naturally Chauncey grabbed here .that the LOGS quickly dis­ the opportunity to visit the Slap-; appear, so hpw about increasing happy and see some of his old; the volume? There is a goodly gang. He managed to get aboard number of seamen here who when nobody was looking. To would like to keep up with the his amazement, he found not a union news and the LOG is our single buddy. Moreover, he one way of doing that. didn't like the look of things at .Houston M. Wood all. When he got back.to the Fink, (Ed. Note: For the benefit of he found Kate eating in the Brother Wood and Other Seagalley which smelt to high favers in Antwe^, .a. check on heaven. In fact, so far as the -following Antwerp ad­ Chauncey and Kate were con­ cerned, the joint was pretty close dresses should produce many to heaven anyway. ' coph?s of the LOG. "Well, Kate," Chauncey said, USS. 29 Avenue De Keyser"I want over to the Slaphappy. lei; Cafe Green Corner, 18 Lond Street; The Flying An­ gel, 13 Plaine Van Schoonbeke; Old Dolfin Club, Nassautraat 22; Cafe Neptune, Ernest Vun Dyck Kaai 10-B; Cafe Rotterdam, Tsanus Cerl lent Koolkaal 6; Gamleanker Cafe, Schipper Street; Charlie's Bar, Noorderlaan 1000; Cafe Maritime, Leopold Dok 212; and Jenny Brabant's Kappellestr 311 Hoboken.) *Pepsie' Tops^With Trad^ To the Editor: rib^dit'^ Send 'Em In Don't hold your pictures and stories of shipboard acti­ vities. Mail them to the Sea-„ farers Log, 51 Beaver St., New York 4, N. Y. If you havenT the time or don't feel in the mood, just forward de­ tails. We'll do the rest. Pic­ tures will be returned If you wish. flERSIE' wwmm -Rhythms Scum And Dregs By JAMES (Pop)^MARTIN AAA4^ "There's a seaman end he's reeling to his ship or scratch house dull. The dregs of life are men like he with the brawn and brain .of a bull." That's the picture as you see it. but when you voyage abroad. The seaman's the man who handles the ship— he's the handiwork of the Lord. He's a man and he damn well knows it— efficient, courageous, cleer eyed; .He .belongs to the ship from bow to stem, from the bottom t.o the topside. Without looking he notices passengers enjoying the wine of life— There's dancing and lilting laughter, fliration with alcohol spiced. He passes aloft to the darkened bridge to take his trick et the wheel. And as a serf to his master he calls 20J)00 .tons to heel. To hold to the course as he wills it or haul around to a nero, if he will He's tired, he's drowsy, he's patient, knowing and deep is his skill. His eyes never leave the compass, . tho' his mind may range afar To the finite and the infinite: a mountain range, a baby, a star. And it sneaks below to the passengers enjoying the wine of life. He admits to himself it must be fun, rather jolly and soft and nice. If there's wine there must be a scum of m.other, bubbles and froth; As he eases the wheel a spoke or two another thought comes forth: That those below are the scum of life's wine tho' they call us the dregs ,pf the same And life is not all what you make it for fhe cards are stacked in the game. Life dealt the sailor a deu.ce,in . the hole and wired .it with a. trey. While you were born where the aces rfell when the Great Dealer dealt that game. You give yourselves airs, call us the dregs, them's the wine of Jife between. And you, my friend' Ihough you may float on . dpn't betieye to yourself you're the crpamj r-iy. -r'M i • Mli �FH<Iii7> Mtf«h i9t ritw i?<rc- Pags tVbOma^ i-i Gelling Ihe- new New Orleans Hall in shipshape cnndilion is quile a job, but when the job's finish­ ed, Seafarers in and around N.O. will have the finest union headquarters in the whole South. %own above are Frenchy Michelet, applying putty to the window frame; Blackie Landry, standing by with a finished frame: and Louie O'Leary. ifadustriously plying his hammer. A fire damaged the third deck of the new build­ ing, and the adjoining building burned down. The Union has already received a settlement of $1,500.00 from the insurance company to pay for the dam­ ages. All the burnt sections will be repaired while the building is being renovated. The wreck­ age and dirt will all be cleared away also, and what will be left will be first class. Louie Fusilier, oldtime SIU Steward, examines the galley, and proclaims it ready for any trouble that might come along. The recreation room-to-be gets a face-lifting as Vic Triano, Lenny Brown, Louie O'Leary, Danny Marine, and Red Lucas hang celotex on the ceil­ ing of the third deck. Frenchy Michelet, in charge of the renovating job, stands and gives orders, as befits a superintendent. From the outlined plans, this will be a very popular spot when it is finally completed. View of the forward half of the second deck, which will be utilized as the Dispatcher's Desk and office. �THE SEA PA RERS LO G Page Fourteea i: r-'- i'i=' Ifi..'; Fdday. March 10, 1940 Bureaucrats Still Trying To Give Away US Fleet American tax-built vessels will (CA)tit'nmed front Page 1) seriously cripple our emergency Ilaritime Commission by Amer­ reserve. The State Department ican operators during the last has no argument to present four months and laid up in re­ against this obvious fact and, serve fleet anchorages. therefore, is ignoring it com­ 20.000 JOBS pletely. Figuring an average of 40 men IGNORING LAW SS AFOUNDRIA to a ship, the State Department BOSTON J. Fedesovich, $1.00; R. E. Halliday, E. Myron Bull, President of H. Rogers. $1.00; E. V. Ditmars, $5.00. benevolence would give away SS Knox Victory, $21.00; SS Braiil $1.00; L. Farkas, $2.00; K. G. SlvertSS STEEL RECORDER 20,000 jobs, not to mention the the A. H. Bull SS Company Victory $27.00 sen. $5.00; J. J. Thompson, $1.00; B. (Bull Line) is one of the many J. W. Coe, $5.00; R. Fugueras, $3.00: huge amount of business lost to H. Dunn. $1.00; L. Kyser, $1.00; C. Hoffman, $1.00; A. Kavel, Jr.. $1.00; C. shipyards, ship outfitters, steam­ American shipowners and ship Coker. $1.00; F. Spnilll, $1.00; B. W. Welsh. $2.00; W. J. Hackett, $6.00; C. Dixon, $2.00; G .E. Stegeman, $2.50: M. A. Creech, $5.00; S. Celest, $4.00f ship office personnel, and others operators who is taking a fight­ Compton, $1.00; D. GUmore, $1.00; W. E. Arnio, $5.00; S. J. Lelacheur, $2.00; B. F. DeLima, $2.00; W. Foster, $5.00: Copeland. $2.00; J. Pendleton, $2.00; H. 1. Flaherty, $3.00; J. F. Higgins, $2,00; ing stand against this govern­ connected with the big job of Kahn, $2.00; R. Darvllle, $1.00; G. A. Bender. $2.00; J. Norgaard, $3.00; A. A. Arnold, $2.00; J, J. LeFco, $10.00(' S. A. Rembetaki, $2.00; V. A. Engel, keeping 500 ships afloat on the ment policy. Murrill. $2.00. Zalewsfci. $4.00; J. F. Kozar, $3.00; S. $5.00; E. DeBourbon, $5.00; F. B. Say Mr. Bull in the cuixent is­ seas. C. Imboden, Jr.. $2.00; L. Movall. $2.00. Stumpf, $2.00; G. F. Woods, $3.00; C. NEW YORK This is not the end of the sue of Marine News: "The Ship SS ROBIN HOOD W. Nettleton, $5.00; W. C. Reid, $5.00;' Sales Act's provisions (1946) de­ INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS J. L. Crowley, $3.00; A. F. Chysna, A. H. Cole, $4.00; H. R. Cap, $13.00: question, either. signed to linjit foreign sales, to S. Weiss, $17.00; A. Crasto, $10.00; J. Just remember that, under the restrict chartering, to follow a W. M. - Pontslkaria. $1.00; C. J. $1.00. ffl ffl ffl V. Simmons, $6.00; F. 1. Ayson, $4.00:' Harper, $25,00; G. G. Glennon, $3.00; SS YARMOUTH extravagant system of wartime firm pricing policy, to discon­ H. M. Lewis, $3.00; E. Hannon, $1.00; H. N. Smith, $1.00. A. Fernandez, $10.00; B. Billaroza, "cost-plus" shipyard contracts, $10.00; R. N. Peterson, $2.00; D. F. O. Premussler, $5.00; . A. S. Stemplen, SS MADAKET tinue sales on December 31, 1947, these ships, even Liberties, cost and to sterilize the remaining $5.00; P. Lock. $5.00; D. Denholm, T. W. Hammond, $1.00; T. P. Mitchell, $3.00; J. S. White, $2.00; R. E. Kincaid, $5.00; V. G. Orencio, $5.00: $2.00; C. R. Morris, $2.00; K. M. the American taxpayer well over W. Hadaway, $2.00; W. H. Padgett, vessels in a national defense re­ Bymaster, $3.00; R. J. Albanese, $5.00; O'Rourke, $1.00. COLABEE $1,000,000 a piece. $5.00; H. E. Tillman, $2.00; C. L. serve ... are in danger of being W. F. Douglas, $5.00; A. P. Perlnl, S. Nathan, SS$1.00; J. Martiis, $1.00; Lcming, $2.00. Whether the Maritime Com­ repudiated. $5.00: A. P. Mazur, $5.00; F. Van R. Spence, $1.00; R. J. Prideauz, $2.00; SS TOPA TOPA Dusen, $5.00; R. E. Keeter, $5.00; O. mission would ever get half of C. F. Carroll, $1.00; G. DeMeo, $1.00; "If this trend continues, the Jepsen, $1.00; G. V. Gjerseth, $1.00; G A. G. Mohamed, $1.00; H. E. Bones this back from their sale is Amei-ican ship buyer at Ship E. Anderson, $3.00; M. Thompson, $2.00 H. Ulrich, $3.00; M. Caraway, $1.00; C. J. Willie, $1.00; J. Sawyer. $1.00; A. wald, $1.00; E. Y. Vicera, $1.00. doubtful. More than likely, the Sales Act prices, whether for SS ARIZPA Lone, $1.00; A. Lavoie, $1.00; L. Wade, ships, if transferred, will turn domestic or foreign operation, $1.00; B. Cook, $1.00; C. Ayala, $1.00; L. D. Mullis, $25.00; John T. Marlar, out to be gifts rather than sales. will quite justly feel that he has C. R. Sanderson, $1.00. $10.00; James W. Finnell. $23.00; T. Of most serious consideration been sold down the river by his Boland, $25.00; C. Hadn, $10.00; W. R. SS MONROE Thompson, $25.00; J .W. Little, $10,00: A. Galza, $2.00. is the fact that this open-handed, government. What is even more W. L. Welborn, $10.00; H. Peacock, Ships and Seafarers in the SS JOHN WANAMAKBR short-sighted, naive gift, of important, the public interest in A. Mosher, $2.00; M. Gison, $2.00; J. $10.00; E. M. Bailey, $10.00; C. H. Boston area remembered a Merchant Marine for commer­ Dean, $10.00; E. Ritchie, $10.00; M. A. their hospitalized brothers to Steeber, $10.00; E. Heillg, $2.00; B. Kiker, $10.00; E. P. McCaskey, $25.00: cial and national defense will Baterna, $3.00; W. Harrington, $10,00: have been sold down the river, the tune of $63 this week. P. Hickey, $10.00; T. VrdoIJak, $3.00; E. Mosley, $25.00; R. P. .Sasseville, The money has been for­ A. Maldonado, $2.00; F. L. Perez. $25.00; W. M. McNeill, $10.00; H. F. too!" warded to the Headquarters $10.00; E. Marin, $1.00; J. Basch, Sedgeway, $10.00; F. Dillworth, $25.00: Certain government officials, in L. E. Mecoy, $25.00; R. E. McCoy, Hospital Fund, where it Will $1.00; T. Barracuff, $1.00; R. Perkins, $10.00; other words, are ignoring the V. J. Sackaczewski, $10.00; J. $1.00; R. Wilson, $2.00; E. Ojeca, go to Seafarers in all Marine $1.00; A. Perez, $1,00; O. Beltran. A. McLaghlln $,10.00; E. M. Watts, black-and-white provisions of Hospitals. Those who do­ $1.00: Alexander Sheffs, $10.00; R. $25.00; W. H. McKinney. $10.00. the Merchant Marine Ship nated are: The crew of the Nevala, $2.00; C. Nava, $3.00; V. E. SS D£ SOTO Sales law of 1946 and are in­ Monte, $4.00; V. Campbell, $2.00; G. W. Philip, $1.00; R. T. Oliver. $2.00, SS Arickaree, $17.50; the GOOD READING, Pelican Books, tent on selling war-built ships to Tennyson, $1.00. SS JOHN B. WATERMAN crew of the SS Warrior, $42; 224 pp.. 3Sc American operators at fancy SS PURDUE VICTORY "JuaiT Cruz, $2.00; B. Bergesen, $2.00; prices, and in giving them to D. McKinnie, $2, and Joseph E. B. Crowther, $1.00; J. K. Mason, N. Swolka, $2.00; S. Monardo, $2.00; A. An excellent guide for those foreigners under the mistaken Charette. $2. $3.00; M. Fingerhut, $1.00; L. Warden, Ferreira, $1.00; G. H. Jango, $2.00; V. wallowing in the seas of purpose­ idea of charity. $2.00; J. A. Wood, Jr., $2.00; L. J. F. OReilly, $2.00; L. Gunnells, $2.00: • Hefferman, $1.00: C. J. Koziol, $2.00; less reading is the new Pelican C. P. Rasher, $2.00; H. Schuchman, J. Killmon, $1.00; L. R. Elie, $2;00: R. book "Good Reading," a recom­ $2.00; S. Derelo, Jr.. $5.00; T. M. D. Hoyle, $1.00; W. H. Hiatt, $3.00: C. McCarthy, $2.00; I. G. Alarce, $!.00i mended reading list of some Gassman, $300; J. Sheather, $3.00; W, C. Andrew, $2,00: A, Plutes. 1,000 books. GruoL $2.00; G. Rector, $1.00; Edward SS SUZANNE V. Hombosky, $3.00; W. Fitzgerald, The books were chosen not J. Plunk, $1.00; C. Negron, $1.00; F. ' $1.00; 5. J .Kelley, $2.00; J. Jackman, FRANK R.- POCHALSKI BUD CALLAHAN necessarily for their greatness but $2.00; J. Mitchell, $1.00; R. Lanove, Munoz, $1.00; M. Sirra, $1.00; R. J. Get in touch with Josephine Everyone at home is okay. $1.00; G. Hansen. $2.00; A. Snyder, Burton, $1.00; T. Mojica, $1.00; W. H. as books well worth knowing. Jordan, $1.00; P, Sanchez, $1.00; A. Each recommendation contains Serafini, 1096 Kuts Ave., Bir­ Virginia is married. Alice and I $2.00; L. Darling, $2.00. allejo, $1.00: I. Pearce, $2.00; D. SS YAKA are living with Mom. Write us a short description of the work mingham, Ala. Sconyers, $1.00. R. Goldstein, $1.00; W. Rozalskt 4. i 4. a card. I'm shipping out this and its importance in literaturel SS CITADEL VICTORY $1.00; J. W. Kleczek, $1.00; N. VosDAVID ALLEN RAMSEY R. B. Anderson, $5.00; J. C. Davis, week. "Little Brother." Before being put into pocket size. kian, $2.00; R. H. Potumicke, $2.00; H. J. Swarjes, $10.00; H. Monteiro, $5.00; A. D. Dalesandro, $1.00; G. E. Good Reading had ten printings Get in touch with Mrs. J. H. 4 4 4 Ramsey, Merryville, Louisiana. $3.00; E. P. Scanlon, $5.00; H. J. Anderson, $3.00; L. A. McLaughliiw ANTHONY TREPKA and sold 280,000 copies. White, $1.00; W. F. Manthey, $2.00; J. $2.00; R. M. Lenoir, $2.00. 4 4. 4. Contact Margaret Hastings, Beggy, $2.00; J. P. Newman, $1.00; J. In addition to listing the books HAROLD (Bud) SS EVANGELINE KENSINGER C. C. Sypher, $1.00; B. High, $5.00: worth reading, an index is in­ Write to Johnny at 2254 Scot­ Villa D'Este Hotel, Biscayne Meeka, $1.00. R. R. Carlson, $1.00. SS SUZANNE Boulevard and 8th-Street, Miami, cluded giving the cost of each land Drive, Dallas 16, Texas. SS JAMES ISLAND N I. T. Pearce, $1.00. Florida. book, most of which can be pur­ J. Haynes, $3.00; J. F. Cooper. $2.00: 4. 4 4 SS CHAFFEY 4 4 4 chased in paper covers for less GEORGE M. SCHEMM W. Wm. Denley, $2.00; M. Sabia, J. Hunter, $2.00; J. Pawlak, $2.00; E. KEN MASON than a dollar. $5.00; Jennette, $1.00; C. Storey, $3.00; Snowman, $4.00; V. L. Mansalto, $5.00: Your mother wants to hear Sowell, $2.00; ,S. Nelson, $3.00; C. Here in Good Reading are con­ from you at once. Her address: Get in touch with Mike J. D. Allen, $2.00; A. E. Mizlle, $1.00; S. H. Ahmed, $2.00; L. R. Caroon, $1.00; Savant, $1.00; D. Lacey, $5,00; L. "Heavy" Thornton, Dishwasher tained all the books you were Mrs. Charles E. Schemm, FedM. O. Hanneslan, $2.00; T. Petroff, Maire, $2.00; L. Owens, $2.00; J. on the SS Smoky Hill, at 3952 $2.00; "going to read some day but eralsburg, Maryland. Wm. M. Smith, $2.00; C. Howell, Dougherty, $1.00; L. Amodeo, $3.00; J. Camp Street, New Orleans, La. $2.00; L. J. Gomes, $2.00; C. C. Oros. Hodges, $4.00: F. Vlasek, $3.00; C. never got around to it." But be­ $2.00: A. J. Lemm, $1.00; G. B. Hullum, $6.00; A. Nickle, $5,00; J. L. ' 4 4 4 fore many pages you'll be taking Hatcher, $1,00; J .N. McLeod, $2.00; Mitchell, $5.00; C. O'Mery, $1.00; W. JAMES ALLEN MILLER a pencil and making a list of J. L. Thomas, $2.00; D. Busse, $2.00. Soileav, $3.00; R. Hanks, $4.00; C. T. You are asked to contact John books to buy. As the introduc­ Dawson, $25.00. SS AMELIA SS SIGNAL HILLS tion said: "A good reader be­ The following men who took P. McKinley, 505 American R. J. Montena, $1.00. A. La Plante, $2.00; C. Peters, $2,00: comes sooner or later a good part in the salvaging of the Building, Savannah, Georgia. SS MOUNE VICTORY Abraham Baldwin are requested 4 4 4 G. T. Greene, $1.00; A; Baze, Jr., S. Hairston, $1.00; C. CollttI, $4.00; E. • book buyer." Palerson, $1.00; P. Moser, $1.00; J«MELVIN E. RICE $2.00; C. Flores, $2.00; J. McMenemy, This book should set the course to see their attorney at 27 Wil­ McPolin, $3.00; H. Burdette, $5.00; G. $1.00; E. Dixon, $1.00; A. Fusco, $2.00; Your mother is very anxious for many an evening of enjoyable liam Street, New York. Ford, $1.00; T. Lyons; $1.00; A, JarP. Salvo, $4.00; E. Berwald, $5.00; R. S, M. Dropkin, C. C. McClel- to hear from you. Her address Pittman, $4.00; R. Cummings, $2.00; vis, $5.00; K. Fletcher, $1.00, and profitable reading. Ian, F. Rands, J, Fediow, B. is: Mrs. Laverne Rice, c/o T/Sgt. W. Jacobs, $2,00; W. Kenney, $2.00; 4. 4. S. Sherrer, R. Tatury, J. Gilbert,. C. E. Holland, Squadron B—1377 L. S. Medina, $3.00: W. Michnovich, SWEDEN: THE MIDDLE WAY. S. Magyar, M. Franciose, G. Med- AAFBU, Box 154, Westover $2.00; R. Pelasoja. $3.00; A. Rezende, by Marquis Childs. Pelican $2.00; R. Roma, $1.00; G. A. Dittman, licott, J. Copeland, R. Wyse, J. Field, Mass. Books, 192 pages, 35 cents. $1.00; R. Kessler, $2.00; A. Lobier, SS Francis, Bull S.S. Corp. Fox, D. Gilbert, D. Talbot, R. 4 4 4 $1.00; R. Matson, $2.00; S. Bergerla, The following men have money W^en famed reporter Mark Kipp, H. Faybik, W. Murphy, FRANKLIN MELONZI $2.00; C. Jacques, $1.00. due them in the amounts in= Get in touch with Bessie Childs brought his decade-old s. Gorowsky, K. Diorio. SS HELEN st^idy up to date last year he Campbell, 71 West 100th Street, C. Jurewicz, $1.0$; M. RUl, $1.00; J. dicated: Bosun Evans,' $6,37 for 4 4 4 4% hours; R, Alfanso, $14.84 for Swykert, $2.00; M. Larsen, $1.00. was less aware than he would New York 25, N. Y. Crew SS YAKA 9 hours; D, DeJesus, $7,95 for 5 SS STEEL VENDOR be today that he might be writ­ Members of the crew who paid 4 4 4 C. DeSouza, $1.00; E. J. Barraca, hours; A, Miranda, $7,95 for 5 ing an epitaph. With the Soviet off in N. Y. on February 19th WILLIE C. THOMAS $2.00; A. Scaturro, $2.00; Lai Fook, Union already making threaten­ please contact Joe Volpian at Contact Louise Collier, c/o $2.00; Tsi Young, $2.00; A. Rodriguez, hours; J. Lincoln, $5,30 for 3 Rainbow Luncheonette, 6 N. $2.00; C. M. Negron, $1.00; T. Wessel, hours; G. Clark, $10.07 for 6 ing gestures,. Sweden's coopera­ Headquarters Offices. Jackson Street, Mobile, Alabama. $1.00; D. Giangiorda, $1.00; M. DaCun- hours; and V. Alabeo, $1.59 for tive-based "middle way" may 4 4 4 ha, $1.00; C. V; Cladhill, $3.00; G. 1 hour. They can obtain the GEORGE E. CAMPBELL well be doomed—which makes 4 4 4 Rockwell, $2.00; A. Hanstveot, $2.00; money at the Bull Line office, Call at the 6th Floor, New ANDREW H. KANE Childs' book all the more useful F. Krbavac, $2.00; J. E. Townsend, 115 Broad Street, New York, as the account of an economic York Branch, 51 Beaver Street, Get in touch with R. J. Ward, $2.00; R. Davis, $2.00. which is around the comer from SS STEEL WORKER system that worked far better New York, at jrour earliest con- c/o Whitney's, 946 Sixth Avenue, the New York Hall, M. Rosertthal, $2.00: K. Forstr, $1.00; venie: San Diego 1, California. than most. Seafarers Remember Books In Review PERSONALS NOTICE! Money One �T » K S . E. A r A K E K S L V G Fri^BT' J4arc]i la, 1948 Page fifieen Ragas, Norman 2.31 Raglin, Wilfred M. 3^5 Rahn, Malcolm 12.14 Raines, Norman ijZl Ralford, Kennth M 2.10 Ralph, Merrillt 59 Ralston, Edward S 1.48 Ralston, J 9.82 Rarupy, Harold 32.61 Ramirez, David B 1.96 Ramler, Robert 4.16 Ramos, F 13.79 Ramsy, David A .46 Ramsy, Harry 16.09 Ramsey, John C 2.63 Rancic, Leonard 29.13 Randall, Wm 10.17 Mando, F. Jr 225 Randolph, Claude N 3.16 2.11 89 Randolph, Wayne G 1.34 Prytulak, Harry 92.90 Polansky, Mannie Ranella, John 66 Prezepierski, Edmund 1.6D 7.52 3.96jPolask, J. W. Rank, Dean G 33 Ptokis, J 27.57 Polo, Voldemar 118.08 12.14 1.27 79 Rankin, W. . 14.46 Priest, Wells B 16.26 Polone, Rein Rankin, Whitney G 46 Polkus, Anthony *. 4.58 Pudinski, Leon 5.97 01 Ranweiler, Henry M 5.44 1.70 Pugh, Clarence J 10.74 26.04 Pollington, Henry W 19.09 .35 Pugh, George H 16.33 Poloski, J.»Joseph 3.59 Raposa, George Rapemundt, Paul 2.23 4.06 PuUen, Billy F 3.71 Polowczuk, John P 3.20 Rapport, Harris K 1.98 1.10 Puller, Joseph R. 47 Polpollo, Marian B 6.79 24.18 „ 8.39 Pullen, R. W 01 Polunas, Leonard 3.38 Rasmussin, Jens Co Raspante, Joan Dominick 2.23 1.99 Pulliam, Raymond 4.66 Ponarski, Casimir 9.48 Rast, Howard W 1.98 7.99 Punch, Charles R 21.22 Ponkaez, Frederick .....' 2.44 11.14 1.87 Punch, Early A 2.65 Ponson, John H 2.59 Ratcliffe, Robert Rauen, Mathais J 1.91 8.48 Puntillo, E. J 30.79 Pontiff, Jerry F 94 Rausukatti, N 9.32 Poole, Neado W 1.75 5.64 Purcell, Francis C 1.37 15.53 ,94 Purder, Eaid, L 8.08 Poole, Stephen R 9.27 Rave, Harold R Raverta, Stanimer 13.21 2.82 Purdie, J. J 9.58 Pooley, Henry Wiley 6.14 16.78 7.55 Purdy, Bryce 8,75 Poore, Colon L 25.61 Rawding, Harry E Ray, Wm. S 59 1.79 Purdy, Wilbur D 60.00 Pope, John M. Jr 46 4.22 Purviance, Albert 19.66 Pope, M. S 3.25,^5^"®®' 2.34 40.33 Put, Henry 5.35 Poplin, Dillard G 14.38 I ^ 4.27 2.39 Putman, Roger 8.41 Popovich, John .53 ,iRea, L. 27.55 Putnam, William H 12.87 Porcello, Benedetto 23.98 i Harold 5.91 121.19 Puum, Konstantin 5.14 Porter, David 34 Reagan, Wren 5.00 11.74 Pyhus, Aler 18.17 Porter, Fred W 11.88 Realbrento, Andrew 3.34 17.31 10.74 Porter, James E j Ream, Lloyd Wm. Jr 16.89 Q* 1.341 Porter, Melvin S 10.74 Rech, Warren 74 QuEiil, Edward P 16.35 .90 l.39{Porter, R. G. Rector, Glynn J. 5.99 8.39,Porter, Vernon L 3 Quanico Isabelo 12.67 Reddin Wm. M . 10.74 9.05 1 Porter, William W 33 ^am Yen 21.99 Redler, Louis H. M. .. .69 Querin, John 59 2.97: Porter, Wilson Woodrow.. 3.63 Redman, Jack 3.73 _ _ 7 42 Quigley, Owen 2.33 1.79 Posey, Ernest L. Redmond, Edward L. .. 2.34 10.74) 14.91 Redmond, Walter T. . 39.98 Potent, Marvin J. • 5.78 1.27 4.90 Pottehger, Herbert 01 Quinby, D Reed, Andrew C . 27.06 2.23 74.41{Potter, Alvin J 1.27 Quinby, William S {Reed, Charles 4.98 Quinn, A 2.40 6.55'Potter, Kenneth G 1.44 jReed, Claborn E. Lee 9.90 8.40 Reed, Ernest 1.63 Potter, Richard A 25.19 Quinn, John O. 79 Quinn, Vincent A 4.39 Reed, Harry J 1.44 Po'tthast, Milton J 2.34 5.10 72.61 Reed, Hollie E 3.44 Pound. Earl F 2.19 Quinonez, Felik G 28.91 59 Reed, Johns A 2.23 Poviach, John Joseph 4.86 Quintana, John H 2.14 19.15 Powell, Conley H 17.11 Reed, Leslie G 1.23 13.99 Reed, Marion E 1.52'Powell, George R 13.72 Raana, Karl J 7.36 7.42 Reed. Richard N 30.35 j Powell, Gerald : 17.90 Rabinowitz, Seymour D 14.00 3.68 Reed, Thomas Milton 22.06 Powell, Harry B 1.63 Rablatz, E. V 7.94 30.78 Reeder, A 24.93 Powell, James C. 3.03 Raboin, Leo E 4.81 60.00 Reep, Therman 57.11'Powell, Odell P. 3.23 Race, Howard E 1.42 57 Reese, Miles H 1.98 Powell, Rad. M. Jr 6.09 Rachuba, Frank 2.83 16.00 Reese, Vance B 12.87, Powell, Thomas 0 15.53 Rackley, Paul W. ....^ 2.13 15.16 Rec'ves, James Edward 2.06, Povvelson, Valentine 1.60 Rackliff, John P. 7.92 17.16 Reeves, Jean M .01 PoweiS, Louis J 50.65 Rader, Joseph 64.72 • 1.07 Refei-ovich, N. 2.08 Powers, Mr 6.68 Radford. Mike 4.02 Raffonsberger, Clair M. .... 15.96 RefT, Billy R. 38.51 SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. i Fruiik 15.3o Powers, Richard W 1.78 23.47 Reffitt, C 1.98 i Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 Pino, Bcltram 9.39 Powers, William Patrick.... 7.94 Rafferty, Matthew F Rafferty, Patrick 69 Regan, Donald J 8.39 TAMPA 1809-1611 N. Franklin St.' pinto, Anton 1.34 Prall, R. E. (Robert E) 148 Claude Simmons, Agent Phone M-1323 pjpjnen, Uumc 7.94 Pratt, William C 74 SUP Pil'og. Anthony T 19.66 Prauener, Kenneth H 3.87 Pisano, Anthony 8.04 Preach, Frederick E 21.33 HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Piszatowski, Henry J 15.17 Precious, Donald A 71 Phone 58777 The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ Pitner, Harry T 33.29 Presnall, Chris 19.32 PORTLAND Ill W. Burnside St. farers International Union is available to all members who wish Beacon 4336' Pinner, John J 4.20 Preston, Dale R 53 to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of 267 Sth st.'Pitre, Mike 50.75 Preston, George W RICHMOND, Calif 71 their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have Phone, 2599 pitrx), P 33 Pribble, William E. A 64.80 SAN FRANCISCO .....59 Clay St. jj 494 the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every Price, Douglas G 18.53 Douglas 25475 . __ 4^ SIU branch for this purpose. .86 Seneca st.,Pittman, Amos H I0.6I Price, Floyd D 51.67 SEATTLE However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU Main 0290' Pittman, Hajrwood 41.90 Price, Gordon K. 21.16 hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, WILMINGTON 440 Avnion Blvd. Pittman, Jesse B. 10.00 Price, WUliam G 2.97 Terminal 4-3131 Pitts, David S. ... which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 1.46 Price, William N 24.09 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. Pitts, almage L. 5.55 Price, Winfred L .50,23 Pizzeck, Guido .... 3.19' Prichard, Chao 8.74 PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION ' BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. Pizzo, Adolph 27.67 Prichard, Ralph D. 1.25 Cleveland 7391 Placador, .Joseph 3.56 To the Editor: Priddy, Donald J 18.17 CHICAGO 24 W. Superior Ave. Plackemeier, James F. 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H Perryman, Leroy M. .46,Pharo, Jo.seph Persons, William T. ... .20 Phelps, Allen D 'Petak, Paul Peters, Clyde 2.41{Phelps, E. C ....... •Peters, Francis D. ..... 60.20, 60.20 Phelpj?, Theodore Peters, H. W , 70,Pherson, Arnold D Peters, T 22.04' Phillip, Hudson K Petersen, Karl O. E. : 4.00, Phillips, Charles L Petersen, Nobel L 69 Phillips, Charles W Peterson, Albert A 5.00 Phillips, E .Peterson, Carl E 28.24 Phillips, L Peterson, Donald A 3.87 Phillips, Lloyd : .Peterson, Floyd A 15,40 Phillips, Lloyd I. Peterson, J 14.81 Phillips, Michael G. Peterson, Lawrence ...... .69 Phillips, Richard B. 13.54 Phillips, Richard 0 Peterson, Lawrence R. 20.10 Phillips, Robert E. _. ... , ........ Peterson, Martin O. ...-r. Piacitell, Vincent M Pichacki, M. Picou, John Picou, Rene Piedra, Charles A : BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. Pienet, Ralph A Witlfam RentZ, Agrent Calvert 4539 Pierce, Earl 0 «OSTON 276 State St. Pierce, John Jos Walter Siekmann, Agrcnt Bowdoin 4455 T GALVESTON aosMt-zard St. Josepli M Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-6448 Pierce, RenWOOd MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Pietrzak, Stanley V. €•< Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 Pigg, Walter W NEW ORLEANS .. ...339 Chartres St.] Pigolt, Robert K IE. Sheppard, Agent, Magnolia 6112-6113 Pihl, Royal P New YORK 51 Beaver St. Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784' Pilaras, Gcorge NORFOLK ,.127-129 Bank St. Pilgrim, Jhn M Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 iPilutis, Victor J PHILADELPHIA 614-16 N. 13th St. {.loyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 Pilvelis, John SAN FRANCISCO IDS Market St.|Pine, Sherwood Steve Cardullo, Agent Dougla.s 2-5475 piniUa, Louis Mississippi Steamship Company 501 HIBERNIA BU)G., NEW ORLEANS, LA. The following is a list of unclaimed wages and Federal Old Age Benefit over-deductions now being paid by the Mississippi Steamship Com­ pany covering the period up to December 31, 1946. Men due money should call or write the company office, 501 Hibernia Bldg., New Orleans, La. All claims should be addressed to Mr. Ellerbusch and include full name, Social Security number, Z number, rating, date aqd place of birth and the address to which the money is to be sent. SlU HALLS SIU, A&G District Notice To All SIU Members Gt. Lakes District Canadian District �• Friday. March Is!, 1S48 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Sixteen US Fights Communism With Food-Not Guns By WINDY WALSH 5-- On March 5, aboard this ship, the SS Stephen l^acock, the members of the crew had the privilege of participating in one of the best anti-communist demonstrations I have ever seen. We had just arrived in Reggio Calabria, Italy, with the 400th cargo of United States relief supplies for this war-torn country. In all, during the past six months, American ships have delivered a total of mwe than 4,000,000 tons of grain, coal and medicines to the Italian people. Fifty percent of the cereals used for bread and pasta which Italians eat today comes from American grain. Food carried in American ships, and donated under the United States Relief Program has l^en given free of charge to 1,000,000 Italian -children. In addition to vital food and coal, medicines to save thous­ ands of lives of sufferers from such illnesses as tuberculosis and meningitis were also brought to Italian shores by U. S. ' ships. And that^s only half of it! During the next three months^, at the rate of three shiploads a day, the other half will arrives This aid has seen Italy through a winter that would havd otherwise brought starvation, and the future aid will provid# effective help until the next harvest and until an overall European Recovery Plan can become effective. J. Present for the ceremony welcoming this ship were U. ^ Ambassador to Italy James C. Dunn; Professor Ronchi, Cbn^ missioner of the Food Program in Italy; Archbishop Lanza^ Bishop of Reggio; and Mr. Romeo, Mayor of Reggio. Also on hand to receive the food in the name of the peopl0 of Reggio were Brother Rpgolino, representative of the lo^: Stevedores Union, and other union officials. I personally think that the food we are sending to Italjl and to other European countries more than counteracts tb# filthy, lying propaganda put out by the commies. The comrats tell the people that the U. S. is imperialistic and wants to take over, all of Europe, but when the food comae in, with no strings attached, the men and v/omen and children know that they have been told lies. The commies are desperate. They would do anything to stop! our help. They don't care how many people in Europe starvdul All they want is for things to get so bad that they will be ablttj to take power without a fight. CP OPERATORS '^•. f't:- ' ! '/-• j|; Crewmembers of the SS Stephen Leacock, South Atlantic Steamship Line, watch the ceremony celebrating the delivery of the 400th cargo of relief goods to Italy. The ship docked at Reggio Calabria, and was met by high officials from the Italian government, plus the American Ambassador to Italy. On the right is a shot of a slingload of grain'being swung from the ship to the shore, where waiting longshoremen stood ready to do their work. A very welcome sight was the first view of the Stephen Leacock, as the ship came steaming into the harbor. To Italians, American relief supplies spell the differenlbe between democracy and communist totalitarianism. 'J- Ambassador Dunn, in • his address on the ship, painted- a good| picture of how the commies operate. He said, "Propagandists in Italy against Italian-American j friendship, in addition to their preposterous and nonsensicaj propaganda about .American 'imperialism,' have sought to make Italians believe that Italy is paying for the aid from the United] States. I assure you that this is not true. "The.se 400 .ships and the hundreds of ships to come repre-1 sent a program of concrete action to-help Italy, and not a propa«| ganda of vague promises. If we glance back to conditions existing] in Italy at the close of a disastrous war and compare them witbj conditions we find today, we cannot bilt be filled with admiration| over the tremendous improvement that has taken place every-j where throughout Italy. "In a Europe where all peoples are not free today Italy j stands independent—a real democracy with full liberty for th«[ individual. Italy is free to associate with all-other independent! nations interested in working. tov/ards a prosperous and inde? pendent Europe." More moving than the speech by Mi-. Dunn were the feWl wbi'ds spoken by Professor Ronchi. With tears in his eyes he f6l<l'| how the Italian people would have starved had it not been-for [ the food, coal, oil, and other necessary items supplied by thg] American people. He said that the communists offered promises which , they I had no intention of ever keeping, but that the people of the! United States made no promises and asked for no commitments.| Their help came from their hearts. As I said in the beginning, ahti-commuhistl demonstration I have ever witnessed. Wherever the commies are! faced with real working democracy, they have to take a back j seat. It's our job to bring them face-to-face with democracy aUj over the world. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource March 19, 1948 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. X, No. 12 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SIX MORE COMPANIES SIGN NNEW WAGE SCALES; EATERN AGREES TO PASSENGERS SHIP BOOSTS SIU TESTIFIES CG HEARING UNITS BUREAUCRATS STILL UP TO OLD GAME VETS OF WARS TO END WARS CAN REINSTATE GI INSURANCE CHARGES: WHAT THEY CONSTITUE AND HOW TO HANDLE THEM FINAL DISPATCH FIREPROFFUNG IS ORDERED FOR LIBERTY TANKERS INCREASSES WON ON EASTERN PASSENGER SHIPS SEAFARESE OPPOSES CG UNITS BEFORE HOUSE COMMITTEE MOBILE SHIPPINH ONLY FAIR, BUT PICK-UP IS SEEN FARM LABOR UNION INTENSIFIES ITS STRIKE AGAINST DIGIORGIO NEW ORLEANS BRACH WILL HAVE THE FINEST UNION HALL IN SOUTH NEW YORK GETS NEW LOOK,GREATER EFFICENCY REFERENDUM, WAGE RISES HOOLD PHILLY STAGE THREE NEW TANKERS WILL CREW UP IN FRISCO SHIPPING IN SAVANNAH BEEFS ARE FEW SEAFARERS IN GALVESTON BACK CONFRENCES RECOMMENDATIONS MOLINW STILL PITCHING DESPITE 3 FIRES; CREW TAGS BLAZE IN DURBAN SIU CREW STEADIES STEEL WORKER YORKERMAR BACKS PTOPOSED LEVIES SEAFARERS WORK HARD ON NEW ORELEANS HALL BUREAUCRATS STILL TRYING TO GIVE U.S FLEET U.S FIGHTS COMMUNISM WITH FOOD-NOT GUNS Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 03/19/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/9715b815ca931a467e08e4b5fc7d9655.PDF b8c0b6fa7837b725ed926fb41368022e PDF Text Text Official Organ of the Atlantic and Gulf, District, Seafarers International Union of North America VOL. X NEW YORK, N. Y.. FRIDAY. MARCH 26. 1948 HISTORY IN THE MAKING No. 13 Fourth Cities Service Appeai Is Turned Down By NatT Labor Beard NEW YORK—On the ships the unlicensed Cities Service tankermen voted against the company, and overwhelmingly in favor of SIU representation. But the company wasn't satisfied with this demo­ cratic election, and so appealed to the National Labor Relations Board to set aside the verdict. On February 12, the Board issued an order denying the motion. The company filed another appeal. On For the first time in the history of the Seafarers Intemalional Union. A&G members vote on the West Coast. In the first few days of voting, more than forty full bookmen cast their ballots on the Referendum. The consensus of opinion on the Gold Coast is that all four propo­ sitions would be carried—and with a heavy mijority. The Balloting Committee, which is pic­ tured above, is composed of, left to right, Gil>ert Bush. William J. Talley, John Goldsborough. and Howard LeCompte. Standing in back of thJ Committee, keeping an eagle eye on "Opera­ tion Voting." is WC representative Steve Card illo. It is everyone's duty to vote on the two assessments and the two changes to the Shippinj Rules. HAVE YOU VOTED YET? Fatb Give Lie To /Ulutiny Chaiye February 18, this was denied by«— ^ the Board and the company filed a motion for a reconsideration, which was turned down on March 5. Still the Cities Serv­ ice refused to admit defeat, and filed Exceptions to the Order. But all the stalling tactics in the world couldn't prevent for­ ever the logical outcome, and so, on March 23, the Board decided For their work in salvaging against the company. the SS Abraham Baldwin, a In a ^far-reaching statement which puts the picture in its Mississippi Shipping Company true light, the NLRB ruled, "the vessel abandoned off the Jersey Board having duly considered Coast in 1946, the SIU crew of the matter and it appearing that the Montauk Point, Moran, has the Exceptions are lacking in been awarded $15,000 by the merit for the reasons stated in Eastern District Federal Court of the aforesaid Order of March 5 New York. 1948, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the said Exceptions be, and The award is to be divided among the crew according to the they hereby are, overruled." monthly wage with double shares Of course, it is possible that to the Master and boarding party. the CS attorneys will come up Among the unlicensed personnel with another delaying move, but the award calls for payments the outcome is certain, and cer­ tification should come through ranging from $713 down to $229. The men of the Montauk Point, within a short time. however,' are not entirely satis­ Then it will be another story, fied with the coui't's decision. and the company will have to deal with the Seafarers, the or­ Inasmuch as the ship was valued ganization selected by the un- at $500,000 and had been com­ pletely abandoned, they feel that (Continued on Page 14) they are entitled to a much larger award. Steps are now be­ ing taken to appeal the decision. MontaukMen To Appeal Salvage Prize By S. CARDULLO and theied in the Wipers foc'sle, dier who had come aboard to with a banjo and a mouth or­ be with his friends. A. BERNSTEIN gan, to sing ballads of the sea "Tlje soldier tried to move out SAN FRANCISCO—The news­ and of maids in distant lands. of the room to prevent an argu­ papers, which except in rare in­ There were willing and loud—if ment, and the Old Man, in grab­ stances, always print the very not too good—voices taking part. bing for him, missed ftnd hit his worst possible news about unions "A 'little bird' flew to the head against the bedpost." and workers, last month had ft real field day in recounting the Captain and told him that a The boys continued^ "Mean­ tale of the St. Augustine Vic­ stranger was in the group. When while, the only fight on board tory. It seems that there was the Skipper came down to the broke out between the Steward some trouble aboard that vessel, foc'sle, he saw a strange face and an Oiler. That was a perand the west coast new.spapers among the crew. It was a sol(Contimed on Page 3) dramatically recounted the story of a hell-ship where "four offi-' cers, including the Captain were beaten and six seamen and a SHIPS COLLIDED stowaway soldier" were involved NEW YOVK — The drive by The men of, the fleet have in­ Volunteer organizers applied The salvage operation took and which was finally settled by the Seafarei's International Union dicated their preference for the for jobs, and where they were place on May 19, 1946, following • .carting the seamen and the sol­ SIU by signing pledge cards to accepted, they worked on the a collision between the Baldwin to organize all unorganized lines dier away to the jail in Ever­ the amount of two-thirds of all other crewmembers to sign and the Santa Olivia of the Grace continued at a rapid pace this ett, Washington. eligibles. pledge cards. Line. •When the ship hit this port, week when a petition for an Their success in this field is The collision ripped a hole in MAJORITY CLAIMED a number of bookmen came in­ election in the Cuba DistUling proven' by the fact that, within At the same time that the the short period of time the Ca­ the Baldwin's .side and flooded to the Hall and they told the Company fleet was filed with the the No. 1 and 2 holds. The ship true story of what really took National Labor Relations Board. petition was filed, a letter was tahoula and the Carrabulle have took water very quickly alid in place on the Augustine Victory. The unlicensed personnel of sent signed by Lindsey J. Wil­ been running, more than 66 per­ a few minutes was listing 35 de­ this fleet was represented by the liams, Director of Organization, cent of the crewmembers have Crewmen William GUck, OS: grees to starboard. SIU prior -to the war, but dur­ notifying the company that the signified their intention of hav­ James DeVito, FWT; and Rufus Immediately the Skipper or- " Union represents a majority of ing the first days of the conflict, ing the Seafarers represent them. Breedon, FWT; laughed when dered the abandonment of , the the unlicensed personnel em­ they read the newspaper ac­ the ships owned by the company ployed in the Cuba Distilling The next move is up to the ship. The SIU crew took to the were sunk, and the outfit went counts and they told the fol­ fleet, and, requesting that a col­ NLRB, and upon acceptance of lifeboats and was taken aboard out of business. lowing tale: lective bargaining agreement the SIU petition, an election the Olivia. Now, back in business again /'The Old Man and some of with the SS Catahoula and the covering such personnel be en­ period will be authorized. It is Next morning the Baldwin's : . the crew returned to the ship SS Carrabulle already in opera­ tered into by the company and Skipper attempted to return to - : now the job of all Union men before sailing time in battle, tion, and with more ships to be the Union. his ship with a boarding party, and the turned to so that added in the near futvu'e, the Organizing of the company to try to make jobs on tlie ships, but gave up and returned to the the vessel could sail on schedule. company is oh its way to the started soon after the first of the and to stay on them until an Olivia. All hope of saving the ' ; "After jumbo boom was same status it enjoyed before year, . when the (»mpany re­ election is won and a contract Baldwin was abandoned. topped| - the men off watch ga- the war. sumed operations, , signed, sealed, and deliver^. (Ckmihtued on Page 3) Seafarers Petitions Cuba Distiiiing Go. �Page Two T HE > H 4 PA RE MS LOG firfdar. Match 28. iwr SEAFARERS 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 PAUL HALL ------ Secrefary-Treasurer Editorial Board J. p. SHULER LINDSEY WILLIAMS JOE ALGINA . Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office • in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. George K. Novick, Editor 267 Where The Blame Lies The State Department was pounding away like the hammers of hell last -week to set the American seamen adrift. Just when things were beginning to look gloomy for the top-level diplomats they scored an unexpected coup, and pressured the House Foreign Affairs Committee to: 1. Vote an amendment which would allow 200 ships to be chartered by 16 Marshall Plan nations. 2. Eliminate the Senate-recommended provision that 50 per cent of the Marshall Plan relief cargoes be carried in American vessels. The Marshall Plan program—including these two scuttling provisions—must now be acted upon by the House's entire membership and then be agreed to by the Senate. And the State Department will be in their pitch­ ing until the final vote is in. • Aside from several •other important factors involved, the State Department's determined, behind-the-scenes op^ crations have grim soundings for the American seamen. ffospital Patients -Some 30,000 jobs hang in the. balance, as the State Department pursues its mad program which might lead Wbea refitering the hospital to the liquidation of the U. S. Merchant Fleet. In fact, notify the delegates by postcaxd/giidng your name and that appears to be the object. There is no other reasonable the number of your vrard. explanation of the State Department's activities. The House Foreign Affairs Committee says that it Stolen Island Hospital complied with the State Department pressure to charter You can contact your Hosthe ships in the interests of economy. That was just so pitaT delate at ihe Stiaten ' much hogwash. Everybody ,knows" the - State Department Island Hospital at the follow­ is not interested in dollars, especially in connection with ing times: the Marshall asked several TT - » *i. currently « -m th» maniMuhospilals. Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. i- 1 11Plan, for 1which it originally • These ar® ihe^ Union Brothers (on 5th and 6th floors.) billions of dollars more than it is getting. _ as reported by the Port Agents. Thes# Brothera find lime hanging It can't be that the chartering of- these 200 ships is heavily on their hands. Do what-you-can to cheor--them up-by . Thursday 1:30 to 3:30 pjn. in any way incidental to the success of the Marshall Plan, Iwritiner to them, icn 3rd and 4th floors.) the purpose of which is to get the goods "over there" in^NORFOLK MARINE HOSPITAL GEORGE D. OLIVE Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.ni. a hurry. Since the end of the war 1,504 large American FRANCIS BRENNAN E. JORMSTED ^ (on 1st and 2nd floors.) R. B. FULLER ships have been turned over to European nations partici­ RALPH FREY JAMES G. FOUTS HUSSEIN AHMED pating in the plan and their wartime losses have thus been E. MELLE LEO J. STEPHENSON C. KROWKOWSKI replenished. Moreover, the British, French and other mari­ JOHN A. SEIDENSKY T. A. CARROLL time nations shipbuilding programs make the U. S. a row- JOE LEWALLEN : 4. 4; 4. D. HERON CARL ROBERTS BRIGHTON MARINE HOSP. ; j boat operator by comparison. H; BOONE. S. F. KOENIG W. CAREY T." E. LEE , On the surface, then, the State DepartmeiiT^s motives FRITZ KRUAL J. LEE W. W. DeHAVEN are hazy. Beneath the surface things begin to cbai a bit. J. W. TAYLOR E. DELLAMANG J. WICHARTZ One of the big wheels in the Department is Levt« W. JESS ETHERIDQE E. HARRISON G. H. HAGA R. OLSEN J. NORRIS Douglas, U. S. Ambassador to Great Britain. ' • • 4. t BRUCE KNIGHT C. GALLANT Douglas has long been opposed to the American mera, a, aSAVANNAH MARINE HOSP. 4" 4' W. FE^EY fL - r ffl-''. ; chant marine. He took a stand publicly in the Atlantic GALVESTON MARINE HOSP. R. W. CARROLLTON J. MCDONOUGH Monthly in April 1945. Under the title, "What Shall We C. W. FARRELL L. A. DEWITT Hi FAZAKERLEY J. L. WATERS Do With the Ships?" Douglas said, in effect, "Get rid CANAVAN—SUP P. CASALINOUVO G. W. MATTAIR T. BOGUS M. H. ROBB • of them." E. A. BENSON J.KLENOWICZ E. B. McCOLLUM But there is no reason why the American public, GENE F. LORENTSEN Tr-^RITSON BRAZZILL . which is footing the bill for the State Department's ope- BRUMLEY A, C. PARKER . J. McWHINNIE J. T. MOORE y_rations, should have to probe on its own and should not C. R. HANSON F. FERNANDES J. L. SWINDLE H. ALLEN J. F. MARTINS be given the story straight from the shoulder. " J. R. NEELY H. MCDONALD O. M. STIREWALT And while they're at it, let the State Department ex­ R. KING F. KQPF plain why we don't need a strong merchant fleet for na­ SAN FRANCISCO MARINE R! N. FILLOON ' 4 4 4. tional defense—now especially. And why, when the State HOSPITAL 4 4 4 i 4. Department is trying to impress the world with its gen­ BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. FT. STANTON ^RINE HOSP. J. HODO w: WATSON ' R. B. WRIGHT ' erosity it doesn't take into consideration the welfare of L. R. FISKE CLAUDE A. EELL LUIS GOMZAEJ ARCH McGUIGAN the American seamen and shipping industry. A. A.-SMITH B. VEKEW R. S. LUFLIN ^ ' We're alTfor rebuilding a free Europe but we don't C. P. P. PODOLSKY H. G. BROWN JULIUS SUPINSKY see why a vital American industry should be wrecked in JAMES SHIPLEY • ELMER HALLMAN FRANK CHAMBERLAYNE • ^ r the process. JOE SHIMA S. M. GINSBURG , • J. LIGHTFOOT Mm Now k no Monm No^ak K • �Friday. March 26. 1946 THE SEA PARE RS LOG Page Three Facts Of Case Prove Mutiny Oharges Phony Negotiations The membership by now is aware of the ac' tion taken on the negotiations for wage increases with all operators, as reports on this have been carried in the SEAFARERS LOG. The Negotiating Committee is now pressing. for meetings with the balance of those operators who have not agreed on this wage increase, More announcements will be made shortly. The Negotiating Committee wishes to thank the membership for their support of the Com­ mittee in their demands for more wages. This was done by running the ships SIU style. With only one exception, every crew in the SIU sup­ ported the Committee. That one exception, as previously pointed out in the LOG was the SS Arizpa. CALMAH AND ORE SS COMPANIES The Negotiating Committee has again taken up negotiations with Calmar and Ore Steamship Companies for a full contract, as well as new wage scales. A complete report will be made available to the membership on this matter shortly. SIU banner. Reports of same have been carried in the SEAFARERS LOG. All of the outports are .cooperating on the question of Organizing. Recently, however, bills for organizing work have been submitted to Headquarters which were not authorized in advance by the Director of Organization. In accordance with previous in­ structions and with the Agents' Conference of 1948, no such bills will be paid and as in the past, organizing expenditures will be kept to a mjinimiun. Possibility of Stopping AB Waivers (Continued from Page 1)^ sonal thing, and had nothing to do with the rest of the incident. "Since the Captain was still woozy from his fall, one of the Deck Gang helped him to his room. The Mate wired Everett, sailed the ship in there; and the Skipper .was taken to the hospi­ tal for observation. was given to the press by niurses from the hospital. He claimed the whole story was distorted and that he was amazed at the tales which were printed. SKIPPER OBEYED Said the Skipper, when he came down to the A&G office, "If I had any doubt about the crew obeying my orders, I woiild MET BY POLICE never have gone down there "The ship was greeted at the alone as I did. When I ordered dock by the City Police, armed the crew to their quarters, they with tommy guns, and by the obeyed immediately. The unfor­ FBI. There were so many uni­ tunate thing was that they did formed and plain-clothes men not inform me beforehand that around, that the crew thought two of the seamen had a friend the revolution had taken place of theirs, from the east coast, and the Russians were in power. aboard.", "Six of the men were taken Here the seamen took up the to the City jail, where they story again. "The same crew is were held on Open Charges. The< aboard today-^so is the Captain soldier stowaway was sent back —so is the ship's dog, who bark­ to his base, with AWOL charges ed through it all—so are the against him for overstaying his clippings which denounced us as 'dangerous men.' The Captain leave. "Within a matter of hours, the is an okay guy, and he always six men were released and the treated the crew all right." ship sailed at midnight with a And so ends the story of the full crew of men, referred to "Mutiny on the St. Augustine by the papers as 'dangerous mu­ Victory," which only existed in tineers' still aboard." the anti-labor imaginations of The Captain stated that the some anti-labor newspaper edi­ story of 'dangerous mutineers' tors and publishers. It has been repqrted that possibly in the near future all waivers for AB's will be stopped. The Union is at this time short of the rating of AB and if waivers for AB's are stopped, it would mean that the shipowners could then hire finks with AB tickets to go on board our vessels. This is a serious problem and for that reason Headquarters makes the following recommen­ dation and strongly Urges the membership to concur in same: "Any man with 12 months or more time in the Deck Dept. and who doesn't have his AB ticket be forced to go up and take Finances an examination for his AB ticket and ob­ QUARTERLY FINANCE COMMITTEE tain same or else not be allowed to ship." The Quarterly Finance Committee operated in This recommendation, of course, doesn't apply Headquarters this past week and has turned out to any man who can show proof of any physical quite a heavy report. Among the many things defect preventing him from obtaining his' AB the Committee pointed out was the fact that ticket. three former officials of the Union, in being checked out as officials, had discrepancies in Headquarters points out that this may seem their accounts and Union properties. We recom­ to be a tough recommendation, but we re-em­ mend to the membership that they obtain copies phasize to the membership that the shortage of of this report and familiarize themselves with AB's is a serious problem and unless we deal this matter. with it as such, we may find the shipowners put­ ting finks into our ships and with the Union HEADQUARTERS FINANCIAL STRUCTUM in no position to prevent same. Due to the fact that the Headquarters Offices are being completely reorganized and the entire Marshall Plan financial structure of the Union is being tight­ The Senate Committee acting on the Mar­ ened up, many discrepancies which occurred in the past years and others more recently have shall Plan recommended that no ships be trans­ been brought to flight. Reports of these discrep­ ferred or sold to foreign nations hauling ERF ancies have been made and future reports .will goods and further demanded that at least 50% of be continued on thJs matter from time to time EIRP goods be carried in American bottoms. After this action, it was then referred to the as they are. discovered. House Committee on Foreign Affairs and they The membership should know that the Union in turn reversed the previous position of the now is .in a good condition financially due to the Senate Committee and we now have the very tightening up of the structure. In the future, if any occurrences arise on what has happened great danger of this "ship-give-away" plan going in the past due to the former slack manner in through without the 50% American Ships Plan which the Union was formerly. run, it will be Headquarters Offices are now working out a called to the membership's attention. program to combat this and announcements, shall be made shortly on the entire matter. APPOINTMENT OF RECORDS CLERK Headquarters assigned Eddie Parr as Head­ In the meantime,- all members and their quarters Records Clerk in February, 1948. He is families and friends are to wire Jheir protest on responsible for answering all communications on this matter to the following members of the the questions of reinstatements, retirements, House Committee on Foreign Affairs: Showing a hole big enough to drive a truck through, checking of dues records, and all matters per­ Jacob K. Javits Charles A. Eaton the Abraham Baldwin, Mississippi, rests at a Todd Shipyard taining to the records in Headquarters. All com­ Robert B. Chiperfield John M. Vorys pier. Abandoned at sea and salvaged by the SIU crew of the munications on these matters from the Port Bartel J. Jonkman-_ Karl E. Mundt Montauk Point, she was repaired and put back into service. Agents should be directed directly to Parr. In Frances P. Bolton ^ Charles L. Gerlacl^ the event a question comes up or clarifications Chester E. Merrow Lawrence H. Smith tugs took over and she was taken {Continued from Page 1) are needed on any information Parr sends to Walter H. Judd Wirt" Courtney any Port, then inquiries as to corrections shall James G. Fulton At this time the Montauk to Todd's Hoboken shipyard. John* Davis Lodge then be directed to the Secretary-Treasurer's Point, returning to New York After her side was repaired Sol Bloom Donald L. Jackson from Hampton Roads, came along and the water pumped out, she Office. James P. Richards John Kee side the Baldwin. Seeing no crew reentered service with the Mis­ ORGANIZING Joseph L. Pfeifer Pete Jarman sissippi Company. Helen Gahagan Douglas the Montauk Point went to the The Organizing Staff has recently obtained Thomas S. Gordon Olivia where they were told the Thomas E. Morgan several companies and placed them imder the Mike Mansfield ship had been abandoned. Have YOU Voted? By this time the ship was listng 40 degrees and though empty of cargo, was drifting toward accepted for the cations to meet the requirements the rocks near the Ambrose NEW ORLEANS —The Coast same figure Point (New York) fish piers, dgep-sea freight aiid passenger of towboat operation. Transportation Company, ope­ Negotiator of the new con­ ships. rating out of the port of New SECURED HAWSER Orleans, this week signed a new The new contract, for the most tract was Brother Earl "Bull" After surveying the ship's con­ contract with the Seafarers In­ ifart, is the standard deep-sea Sheppard, New Orleans Agent. dition the Montauk Point's Skip­ ternational Union which provides agreement, with certain modifi­ The new wage scale follows: per decided to attempt salvage. for wage increases to bring the New A lifeboat was put over the side Old salary scales of the unlicensed Scale and a boarding party went Increase ScEile Rate personnel of this putfit up to the $20.01 $210.01 aboard the Baldwin. The port $190.00 Able Seaman rates enjoyed by other men em­ 348.43 anchor was dropped to halt the 53.43 295.00 Electrician ployed in SlU-contracted fleets. 231.00 ship's drift to the rocks. 41.01 , 190.00 Oiler Voting on the four A&G In some instances pay boosts Wiper 207.05 Working very slowly because 17.05 — „....i:...-r:..... 190.00 Referendums ends on April were , as much as $4^.54 and Cook 242.54 of the intense fog the crew put 195.00 47;^4 10th. Have YOU cast your a messenger line--aboard and se­ $53.43 per month. In no C^se was Messman 177.47 12.47 165.00 .• ballot to make the Union cured a hawsejr. The Baldwin the increase I less than $12.47 Able Seaman—nBarge ...—..—.. 180.00 30.01 210.01 even more strong and power­ responded and was towed into monthly. Overtime rate under $223.23 a month $1.12^ per hour. Ambrose Channel. Later other ful? Overtime rate over $223.23 a month $1.41 per hour. Overtime scales are set at the Montmk Point Crew To Appeal Salvage Award As^ laadeqaate Sill Wins Increases For New Orleans Tugboatmen AROOA. toKiOtt ntast... ' '^1 '•-1 •la �/vr'KWpgpvs;^ r HIE SEJ EAR ER S L O« Page Four By FREDDIE STEWART P ating~ fdr the lack of use. Now this is not exactly an isolated case, as niany will agree. MORE MEN It rmust be acknowledged that the Ste-wards Department man­ ning scale has been increased considerably due to the fact that the Union held the routine work to be excessive for the number of personhel formerly carried. It would seem that the'proper thing to do is to confine our am­ bition and talents to the work assigned us rather than insisting that we are never too tired after working hours to sougee, scrape or paint. • I -have .in mind a letter that was directed, to Editor to of the LOG, appearing in the March 19 issue. In attempting to justify the right to paint, the writer said, in part: _ "Should a Night Cook and Baker, with 10 to 20 years of seatime, pay off with a much smaller cheek than an ordinary seamen? A Night Cook and Baker puts in more hours per day than is ever put in on deck." The Night Coolc and Baker, under certain circumstances, is required to perform the major portion of his work during night hours. He does the n^ssary cooking, baking; etc., in order to take advantage of the limited facilities of the galley and to re­ lieve the work of the day cooks as much as possible. Fiidarr March Until I get proof to the con­ trary I maintain, that, with the exception -of the Steward, the Stewards Department has won more concessions in the form of conditions and increased manning scales than any other depart­ ment. I feel, therefore, that it is properly the work of the Deck. Department to do all painting. That job is more correctly a part of its duties. Moreover, the Stewards Dapartment should be grateful that painting^ sougeeing, chipping and scraping isn't regardard any longer as "routine duty." For many years, painting scraping, chipping was not tech­ nically regarded as routine work for the Stewards Department, but .was one of the responsibiliPLENTY TO DO ^ ties of the men in maintaining their quarters. Even though What is uppermost in my this work was beyond the regu­ mind, in connection with the lar functions of the Stewards beef mentioned above, is that the Department, there was no extra Night Cook and Baker's hands compensation and the hours were should be full just- meeting his from "can to can't." job requirements, without asking Instead of "working hours" for paint work. and "routine," . as now specified It is completely incongruous to in our agreements, this type of me" to link together the words: •work was classified as regular cook, bake and paint. » duty. .All quarters, messhalls, storerooms, galleys and other places for which the Department was responsible were kept in immaculate condition by, means of excessively rigid ship's in­ spections. ELIMINATED Our first contracts eliminated this excess woi'k, .which was so unjustly a part of our regular working functions, as follows: "CHIPPING SOUGEEING AND PAINTING — Members of the Stewards Department shall QUESTION: What do you think of the SIU Atlantic & Gulf District's poUcy of helping not be required to chip, sougee, scrape or paint, but when any other unions which are involved iif economic beefs? member is required to scrape, sougee or paint, the regular over­ PATRICK ROGERS, Fireman: JOHN C. EVERSLEY. 2nd Cook:time rate shall be paid to mem­ Until we started helping .out-: It's a good policy and the only bers actually engaged in per­ other unions, a lot of people had forming the work, for actual honest policy that can be fol­ hours worked; however, spotting not heard of us. Now we are lowed by a trade union. We up shall be done within the known as a union that helps are all union men and as union regular working hours." others as well as ourselves to get men we must work and fight Article V, Section 13 of the better wages and conditions. The together. Unless we are united, present agreement reads: other day I handed oiit leaflets the bosses and the bureaucrats "CHIPPING. SCALING AND for the United Financial Em­ could do anything- they wantedPAINTING - — Members of the ployes and the office workers Stewards vDepartment shall not to with us. They could cut seeiped to appreciate my efforts. be required to chip, scale or wages, fire at will, and work a I'd go- out to help them and paint." other legitimate outfits whene-ver .man to death if they wwted to. On the subject of Sougeeing, they ask for it. As long as the I for one, will walk on. any Article V, Section says: "When union in need of support is for legitimate, pickline where it willmembers of the Stewards De­ the working man, and not out to benefit other workers. My motto partment are required to sougee, bolster the commie lines, then is "All. for' one and one for all." overtime shall be paid for actual we should do all we can for In labor it is especially impor­ number of hours worked." them. tant. BIGGEST BEEF A. A. BUSCARELLO, Wiper: Until these two sections were THOS. E.» JOE, Chief Steward: inserted in the agreement, paint­ The A&G policy is a good' As a good union man I think ing by members of the Stewards policy, according to my way ;of^ the SIU should do its best to Department topped all beefs. thinking. We help other unions The reason—well, a messman strengthen and help other unions all the time when they have or cook would actually take, ac­ that have good beefs for wages gpod economic beefs and 1 think' and conditions. I walked iti cording to the overtime sheets they would help us when we submitte'S, 110 hours for paint­ shipbuilders' picketlines at Keyes needed them. Guys in other Point outside Baltimore when we ing the storeroom, galley or unions are workers like us. Their messhall. If the Steward didn't went to bat in the. shipyard employers keep trying to give strike last year, and I've walked okay it, he was called a "com­ them a hard time. We know in other lines. What's more, I'm pany stiff." what that means, and it's our Moreover, the Patrolman was proud of it. Right now I think business to help where and when called a "phony" for not collect­ these Wall Street workers have we can. Take these guys in the a good beef and I'll help them ing- it. But never was there a Unit^ Financial employes. They thought that a man who had 110 the SIU way. All unions should have troubles. They're getting give a helping hand to other hours for painting a messhall wage cuts and they're getting unions in connection with econ­ might be a phony. fired., "That means thay have the omic beefs. There are going to There is one case where a kind of beef we are always ready Messman brought his own be strikes and plenty of unions to help out in. Which is just will • need help winning and brushes and other equipment what we will do if we have-to. aboard because he considered keeping their' conditions. himself an expert painter. Be­ A. CARIELLO, 2nd Cook-Baker: JOHN W. BROAD, 2nd Cook: ing a Messman was just a side­ line. I'ttr In-fa'vor-of the policy;Organized labor has to stick He contracted with the Mate think: we should go all out to together, otherwise the bosses and Captain for paint jobs. His aid AFL unions as some day we could kill us off one by one. If selling point was that because may need their help. As long one honest union is beaten down, of his experience he could do a as we fight together through all better job in less time than an then the existence of all other strikes 'we can never lose. I was ordinary Messman or Cook. honest unions is in danger. As out' on the picketlines for the •. This guy contracted himself a workers,, our only solution is to Financial employes and the other set of charges, preferred against outfits we have aided. ITI go band together and worktogether.' him by his shipmates for violat­ again whenever asked, if it will The bosses work: as a united ing the regulations and principles mean the winning of^ a beef for of the Union. Although. the group against labor, and they these people. The A&G'S policy charges were dropped, he was buy up government officials to has:, .made ourname, knovm sternly reprimanded by the to their dirty work for thep. throughout, the . labor movement " Union Patrolman; But.we have strength,' too, and. as boing an ou^ that CMI But this guy apparently wasn't counted on In a legitimate>^.beef® our strmgth in. is our solidatity»: discouraged. It was reported a That sort of reputation has^jpyer^ By workh^ together; WO' protect:: few weeks ago that he beefed hurl any union. ' one anotter. about his painting gear deterior-^ WHAT * J®.•,, . V:, M • 5 'W X! ^ '' n 'ffn' '-fr' �F!rid»r' March-26, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Paga Fira Aboard : the .SS Joliet Victory, Robin Line, which returned to port a few weeks ago,^was Norman Maffie, AB and able artist. As is his custom. Brother Maffie brought with him a portfolio of black and white sketches —picturesque scenes he' recorded during calls at South African ports. One of the more striking features of Maffie's artistry is. the patient detail that goes'into all his sketches, whether they are scenic or portrait. The results of this pain­ staking effort are models of accuracy, as the sketches on this page demonstrate. There is another facet of Maffie's patience —- on^'^ which is a considerable source of delight to his shipmates. I No matter how many requests he receives for portrait J sketches, he manages to find time to fulfill them all. It is not unusual for him to make 20 or 30 pencil portraits, of his Union brothers aboard ship, in the course of a single voyage. Mpifie made this sketch of the dxadge Ocaanus -as-she-was anchored in the Durban, S.A.> harbor. ' The SEAFARERS LOG publishes Brother Maffie's work from time to time. By arrangement with the LOG, Maffie's hometown newspaper, "The Chronicle-Journal" of Franklinville, N. Y., later reprints his sketches for the enjoyment of the residents of that inland community. -1 This panorama is a yiew of the Durban harbor, sketched from the deck of the Joliet Victory on January 14. In the background (center) the Robin Wentley is seen heading out from the Maiden's Wharf area. In the foreground are a harbor dredge (left) and a patrol craft (right). .J "• % ^ L\'A: Capetown's Table Mountain ^d Signal "HBl loo mmaje'stically in this sketch, which Maffie recorded as the Joliet Victory was eight miles out, The familiar scene is ihe subject of much photographic Bttmii^ hy .Seafamrs pyJliog into" Capetown. Among the fortunate crewmen of the Joliet who had their portraits made by Maffie was "A1 Birt (above), a member of the Deck XSang. �••I- Page Six THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. March 26. 1948 Shipping in Mobiie Holds Up But Boneyard Puts Men On Beach By CAL TANNER •• n, J r' iL' l;»v 1"^ •• U I i¥'>: MOBILE — Although we the Union side is the men's side. shipped quite a few men last So the organizing just keeps on week, we still have a large num­ gaining morhentum. ber of permitmen and bookmen The spring weather has called for housecleaning down here. on the beach right now. One of the main reasons is We've applied elbow grease to that Mobile is one of the lay-up the job and the Hall is sparkling ports for the bare-boat chartered clean. New literature racks have out any trouble and gave the beef is in the port where the By JOE ALGINA vessels and the last three ships been built and they are kept to come in here have gone up supplied with LOGS and aU NEW YORK — Shipping has Patrolmen their complete coop­ incident ^ took place. All ports eration all down the line. work together, naturally, but in to the boneyard, putting plenty other educational material. Having men on the beach al­ been only fair during the paSt Bull Line's Beatrice paid off a beef such as this the Baltimoije of men out of work and really ways produces plenty of batting week here, but the wonderful this week with but a few beefs Hall was the only place for him crowding the beach. weather this tired old town has to go. Six ships paid off and four been enjoying almost makes a fis did Eastern's Yarmouth and signed on this week and that guy want to lie down on the the Seatrain Havana, These ships Almost similar is the case took a little pressure off, and we grass and forget about grabbing are totally different as to opera­ here in New York where a man tions, but the crews were all the was fired, and twenty-four hours were also able to snare a few a ship. same: sober, cooperative and later came to the Hall with his jobs on a tanker cleaning project. * The mercury which for months clean. In other words, typical beef. Meanwhile another man It was a Butterworthing job on has been threatening to drop out SIU members. had been shipped in his place some Mission tankers the Navy of the bottom of the thermome­ and the ship was ready to leave. is running and employed two Isthmian was represented here ter, got a hot foot this week Whether his beef was legitimate gangs. and jumped into the seventies, this week with the Steel Sea­ or phony didn't do him much Paying off the Alcoa Pilgrim farer. She paid off under the where it is still lingering. It was a real pleasure because the old set-up but when she goes good. He had waited too long. may be just a teaser bjt we're ship was clean in the good old out this time she'll be Seafarer When a beef arises the import­ enjoying it while it . lasts. SIU fashion. Credit for bring­ in contract and conditions as well ant thing is to hit^the nearest For those not interested in as in name. ing the scow in free of beefs and Hall and as soon as possible. In enjoying the warm weather, but in good order goes to the three this business a guy can't wait. On the red ink side of the Delegates, with Crabtree and of the breeze. Of course, the want a ship, the outlook is con­ ledger we" lost the Klamath Coastwise ships and tankers ^ric Romberg deserving a spe­ Taft-Hartley law gets a daily tinued fair shipping. No spurt Falls, Pacific Tankers. The ship don't wait for anything or any­ going over, but now the men in shipping is forecast but at was turned over to another com­ one. cial big hand. Our organizational activities have a newer and better subject the same time no further decline pany not contracted to the SIU. While on beefs a couple more in jobs for the coming week is have been continuing, and we to talk about. Whoever comes aboard the are worthy airing. Here in. the From the conversations that I expected. are in the process of getting ship won't help but realize she New York Hall the aliens have some shoregangs lined up. These have overheard, I have come to Rated men tan take a ship had been crewed by SIU men. been having difficulty grabbing shoregangs will be a worthy ad­ the conclusion that each man without too much difficulty, the When the crew piled off they ships because of the tight ship­ in the Union thinks of himself non-rated men will have to sweat dition. ping picture. They have been as a committee of one to get it out a little before a job comes left her in clean shape even crying that they couldn't get though they knew SIU men REAL PROGRESS the Referendum Ballot accepted their way. would not benefit from their ef­ ships and the 30-day limit was We are making progress in or­ by a whopping majority. fast running out. We did all we GOOD WATERMANS forts. It's good to know that the men ganizing the rest of the towcould to get them ships and boats, and it is apparent that are so much in favor of the The past week was a good Around here we've been get­ succeeded in keeping the im­ our vigorous drive is paying off. four proposals because it shows one for the Patrolmen. By far ting some imported beef and I migration authorities off their It is about time for we have that they have the best inter- the ships visited for payoffs were don't mean the kind that comes tails. put real effort into the campaign. ests of their Union at heart. in ' excellent shape. Waterman from the Argentine. Some of However, as soon as shipping The men who have joined the I want to urge every, man to ships seemed to lead the parade the men have been coming up got a little better they sudden­ SIU have been our best sales- cast his ballot. This vote is as in this department. ly became fussy as to the ship men. They go back to the tug- important as anything the Union We had the Billings Victory, and run desired. Some of them boats and give the Union side of has done in the past or may do Teal, Loyola Victory and Noon­ wanted to wait for a ship going the picture, and we all know that in the future! day. All of them paid off withto the old country where they Ship Rearming Seen As Disriplining Move Baltimore Branch Burns At Ship Transfers By WILLIAM RENTZ BALTIMORE — SIU members in this neck of the woods are damned mad about the way the Senators are disregarding the wishes of the majority of the American people, and ignoring the future safety of this country by planning to give away a big chimk of our fleet to foreign nations. Any such monkey business will hurt the nation and strike right at merchant seamen. Thous­ ands of us will walk the streets without jobs, and it will be sure to cause a lot of resentment against Europe. We fought for our wages and conditions, and we fought for our jobs and for a big merchant fleet. We've got to keep right on fighting to stop this latest piece of dumb-bell thinking from being written into the Marshall Plan. There are plenty of men on the beach here because shipping has slowed down. Where these m«i are coming from, I don't know. We have warned men. to stay away from this port if they want to ship fast, but they will keep on coming in to register. SHIPPING TOUGH It's hard-to get out here, and when the situation gets. better, we will announce the good news in the LOG. Until then. Broth­ ers, a word to the wise ought to be enoughs , ^ We' paid 'off close • to a dozen ships within the: past two weeks. and we encountered a fair num­ ber of. beefs while doing so. All were settled right on board ship, in the presence of the crew, and to the satisfaction of the crew. Isthmian, of course, gives us most trouble, but that will be ironed out when the company gets used to operating within the SIU agreement. The Luggage Workers here are still on strike and we are doing all we can to help them win. We're out on the picketlines with them, and we'll stick until those men get what they want. The so-called big shots are sur­ prised at the way we are help­ ing this small union.They thought that the Luggage Work­ ers would fold up after a. few days on the picketline, but when we got in on the deal, these characters knew that they were in for a good fight. Not much more to report from here, except to urge all hands t6 vote "YES" on all four pro­ positions on the Referendum Ballot. This is an important period in the life of the SIU, and we can insure ourselves of a strong Union only by taking the steps necessary to keep it strong. to the Patrolmen with beefs or­ iginating in other ports.^^ One man who had been fired in Baltimore came' to us for transportation back to the sou­ thern port whqre he had signed aboard the vessel. TOO LATE. TOO LATE We would have liked to help him, but. he came to the wrong Hall. The place to air such a could visit relatives. Okay, grab that ship if it's in port, but if that special ship isn't arotmd, take the first one. offered. Get a ship and make a trip, maybe the next time the ship desired will be there waiting. No one can be fussy these days, and especially those who have so few- jobs available. If it's a ship and there is a job open take it and forget the rest. The other beef came aboard the Jean LaFitte, Waterman. She paid off in New York, and a day later a deck department man called the Hall asking that the Mate be tossed off. According to the man the Mate was a phony. BEEF NOT LEGIT The Patrolman who paid off the ship told a different story: Long before the payoff they had gone aboar^ the ship and learned that the Mate had fu'ed two men. That was the b^f. Inves­ Plans have been made to hold tigating they found that they educational classes here, but we had been fired for sleeping when have postponed starting them un­ they should ha-ve been on gang­ til the new Hall is ready for way watches. , * , occupancy. Then we wilh really The Patfohnen told the men roll on that line. they were wrong and should We are keeping track of the pile off, but it seems tl^ey Union's organizing drive. Fre­ thought the Union should have quent pow-wows between offi­ tossed the Mate off for canningcials and rank-cmd-filers' assure them. The Patrolmen, howgyer, ;• that, all hands know what is go­ ing on and that all suggestions made it clear that the beef vt^ai a bum one and we would hot are heard. press it. Among;, the boys around who , will:;be remembered by a-lbt .of The SIU, the men. were tpld, , members are/ Bill Gray, "Big wiU_ go all the way for. a .legirV Boy'' Barthes, BillGrovenveld, timate heef,^ hut chasing .biini ;.;. C; Gates,; Bob Burton; E; B. beefs is, .just . running,, doiyn a, r Barfield, vBbl • Story,- vL.O ul s- one way . str^^^ il^owing - ,the CyLeary, i BilX. . Garrity,. . R^h difference .'betweenthe two ., is. MilB;-iSalvakor J'ertitta,: and J. th^ .responsibility..of Bookmen Find New Orleans Shipping Good By EARL (BULL) SHEPPARD orable discussion on the four questions before the membership NEW ORLEANS — Shipping on the Referendum Ballot during here is good for bookmen, but permits usually haye to wait a our last meeting here. In fact, everybody who spoke seemed to week or pefhaps two before they think that a "y^s" vote was get out. essential for the good of the We paid off five ships and SIU. signed on four. What minor NEW HALL , beefs there were concerned linen and repairs and were squared Locally the point of biggest away without any trouble. interest is the new New Orleans There might have been a good Hall. The renovating is proceed­ deal more activity in this port if ing rapidly and eveiYbody seems there hadn't been 60-odd ships pleased with the -results achieved fogbound at the mouth of the so far. •• Mississippi. The SIU had its We are - letting SIU; members share of these ships, and when do most of the-work in line -with the jam breaks up we can ex­ the membership^ widies, and the pect things to be popping for a boys are^^doing- a good job. ".It's few day? at least.going to be a-Ane: haU-when;:it-s There was a good deal of favr, fiirished ne^tvmonth. -. -' % -i- t �Friday. March 26, 1948 Boston Members THE SEAFARERS LOG ANOTHER GULF TUG Behind Page Sevea Philly Shipping Pretty Fair; New Hall Is Almost Completed By^LLOYD (Blackie) GARDNER PHILADELPHL\ — .We have had quite a few-changes here in Philly in the last week or so. Most important, we lost our A-1 Patrolman, Ernest Tilley. Tilley has gone to Savannah to work and we must say we hated to see him go. He is a damned good Patrolman and a conscien­ tious worker at everything he does. We know that the membership in Savannah will receive the same fine representation from Brother Tilley which he gave us here. We wish him the best of luck. Shipping has continued to be quite good the past week. We paid off the Raphael Semmes and the Tonto, the latter a Pacific Tankers vessel. There were a By WALTER SlEKMAKN I'f IV few not very serious beefs on each of them which we squared rather easily. There always are a number of ships in transit with the usual run of small beefs not to men­ tion crew replacements. We have some men on the beach, but even so we have trouble sometimes crewing up these ships. BOSTON—The Port of Boston has been rather quiet so far as payoffs are concerned. Neverthe­ less, shipping has held steady. We crewed up the SS Stee Apprentice, an Isthniian vessel, and have sent replacements to a number of Waterman ships. In addition, a few of the boys man­ SHORT SAILING aged to get themselves aboard • a couple of Cities Service tank­ Too many guys are waiting for ers which came in. Naturally, that special ship on that special we can't mention their names run, and there are too many until we have Cities Service more who won't sail tanks or firmly secured to an SIU con­ won't sail something else. tract—and when that day comes, The R. C. Veil, another in the tugboat fleet of the Gal­ This makes for a bad situation. those brothers will be called veston and Houston Towing Company, snapped as it prepared Too often we don't have the time upon to take a couple of de­ to move o\d of Galveston, bound for a job. Members of the to get men from another port and served bows. crew carry books in the Marine Allied Wqrkers. a ship sails short-handed. The same guys who let the The membership in Boston is ship sail short will be around beginning to crack down on gasthe next day beefing about how hounds. In the event anybody bad shipping is. gets started on a binge in these We should all remember that parts he would be smart to .steer clear of the Boston Hall. and fed during a strike are our built are rusting in the lay-up we have an obligation to man (Continued from Page 6) and sail these ships. fleet. If he shows up at our door, a man and these men have been big guns against these bums. We are still pi-etty busy get­ Spending billions for new ones These we will have if the pro­ rank-and-filer will stop ~ him at around long enough for that. ting our new quarters squared just doesn't make sense. The posals now being voted are car­ ' the threshold. What's more, he This is supposed to be a re­ probably will • have a set of port of the activities in the port ried. A "yes" vote is the one Victorys are in the boneyards; away. We should be well set up in another week or so. When charges thrown at him in ac­ of New York, but while the fol- way of insuring a victory in this the tankers are gone. Because we get everything shipshape of their blunders and ignorance cordance with the SIU constitu­ bwing has nothing to do parti­ battle against the shipowners, the we, as taxpayers, must cough upj'^^'h extend an invitation for tional .ban against gashounds on cularly with New York right bureaucrats and any other out­ everybody to come see us. again. Something smells kinda Union premises. now, it will have a hell of a fit looking to jniin the Union. Spring really has come to fishy. ot to do with all ports if it While on the subject of the Had enough? Here's another: Philly. It's a new place in the BACKS EDUCATION Maritime Commission, a subject comes about. A character from the MC the warm sunshine. There is a united movement on There is a move afoot to arm dear to the heart of the SIU, the other day made the bald state­ the part of the membership here the merchant ships so as to be latest from that office is a pro­ ment that seamen's wages should to carry out the SIU organizing prepared for a "national emerg­ posed shipbuilding program call­ be reduced to the 1937 scale,; program and to participate ency" (a fancy phrase under ing for more tankers and fast and from that they would set wholeheartedly in all other which a lot of crimes are com­ the wage pattern for the whole Union programs. mitted). The idea is to put the industry. Mull that one over and Education should be a prime guns back aboard the ships and, if it makes sense, let me know. GENEVA, Switzerland — Pan­ part of all SIU programs today. naturally, the gun crews that ama withdrew from the United The Union should maintain tech­ go with them. Nations Maritime Conference nical libraries on the maritime At the beginning of World War here in an obvious attempt to trades in all branches and read­ the Maritime Commission put maintain its scab position among ing matter on other subjects. guns aboard and the navy man­ the world's maritime nations. And there should be good recrea­ ned them with a 12 man crew. Specifically, Panama withdrew tional facilities for all members That wasn't enough, they NEW ORLEANS — Cold water when the tiny republic was not in all ports. thought, so they soon expanded from the north flowed down the included in the 12-nation coun­ Right now membership in the to 24 men. These guys, good Mississippi last week as warm cil of the proposed International Seafarers International Union is kids and all that, soon took over air flowed up from the Gulf of Maritime Organization. the most valuable asset any sea­ the ship. Mexico. The result was a However, it was no secret in man can have. Members must paralyzing fog which tied up 60 Geneva or anywhere else that They ran around raising hell ;and will guard that asset jeal­ at all hours and undertook con­ freight ships. They claim the ships between New Orleans and Panama simply wished to evade ously. tinuous raids upon the ice box. U.S. has too few modern tankers the river's mouth. adherence to any strict system Every Brother must realize They ate us out of house and and good freighters. . The fog finally broke up the of woi'ld shipping codes. In this that anybody taking any action home. They stood around most The old Libertys and tankers, afternoon of Satui'day March 20, way, Panama hopes to maintain contrary to the constitution or of the time and painted their they claim, were only good for but it had slowed down activity its present fleet and perhaps add approved policy should not be turrets a hundred times over. a torpedo and those that survived in the great port of New Orleans to it. should be junked or sold abroad. as almost nothing else could. entitled to friendship or ac­ Panama's fleet, owned chiefly REPEAT ERRORS quaintance among the member­ Such fogs are common in the by U.S. and other non-Panaman­ FOULED UP REASONING ship. What a waste of manpower it spring at Atlantic and Gulf river ian operators, is a device by was then, yet they want to, do It seems to me that there were mouths when the snows begin which shipping interests try to the same thing again without a plenty of good tankers, new ones melting in the mountains and smash seamen's unions through­ war going on. Putting gun crews at that, sold to England and the cold water heads for the out the world. aboard when they're not neces­ other maritime nations. Victorys sea. Under Panama registry, they sary is the scheme of the gov­ are not "junk" either. Normally such fogs start in the avoid rigid ship inspections, not The Maritime Commission last ernment bureaucrats in the Mar­ The proposed ships would be Gulf ports in March and later in to mention union wages and of a type very similar to the the spring form at river mouths conditions which are unheard of week lifted the restrictions hold- itime Commission. Victorys, yet Victorys already up and down the Atlantic coast. under the Panama flag. They want these men aboard ' ing a substantial amount of so they'll have an excuse to take tanker tonnage on coastal and Caribbean routes. As a result, over the disciplining of the men more and more tankers will be aboard and that includes the sent out on the shuttle rim ber crew. tween the Persian Gulf and Eu­ They haven't anything else to cargo hauled in American bot­ merchant navy and put thous­ By BEN REES do with their overstaffed outfits, ropean routes. toms. Hold the American Mer­ ands of our seamen out of work. The restrictions were self-im­ so they've hit oh ,this. NORFOLK — Seafarers in this chant Marine together. We need The 500 wires that were sent posed by the tapker operators It's the same with all of the port responded emphatically to it." from here are only a small part at the request of the Maritime wartime outfits, they're all be­ the suggestion from ''Headquar­ The sabotage of the American of the torrent of messages that Commission in a belated effort to ing revived. There was no love ters that individual members Merchant Marine by a few pen­ are being sent each day by beat the winter oil shortage in. lost between the SIU and the send telegrams to the chairman ny-pinching, self-seeking politi­ patriotic Americans who do not bureaucrats during the war and of the Senate's Foreign "Rela­ cians has got the American peo­ the northeastern states. want to see the American mer­ they're looking for a method to tions Committee, protesting the ple plenty hot under the collar. chant fleet parcelled out to for­ The operators argue that more tankers on the. Near East shuttle polish us off. They want power transfer of U. S. ships to foreign Seamen are not the only ones eign nations. mean more Caribbean and Gulf and we're their hoped for pawns. flags. who are complaining about that Voting on the Referendum Coast oil for New York and New It lookis like the battle lines Every man on the beach here part of the Marshall Plan. Ballot is pretty heavy down England. They also say cargoes are drawing again, and if it's a dug deep and sent a wire, with here, and from what I hear, NO TORPEDOING have been hard to get recently battle they want, we'll -give- it the following wording: practically all the men are'mark­ in Caribbean and Texas ports. to them. We battled them dur­ "As an American I urge you To stop communism abroad the ing an "X" in the "YES" boxe« However, there is* no,clear assur­ ing the past war and kept our to taxe action to guarantee "no U. S. Government has got to only. That's the right way, and ance that the oil shortage won't rights, we can do it againw further disposal of American send relief supplies to Europe, they know that by doing so return come December and Jan- A big strike fund and big ships to foreign flags and to have but that doesn't give the bureau­ they are voting for a bigger, = •uai^,; •r Halls where men can • ber housed at least 50 percent of all"relief crats the right to torpedo our better, and stronger SIU. Sh^ Heammg As §is€^ning Move Panama Quits Shipping Parley Sjiring Fog Ties-Up 60 Ships Below NO us Tankers Are Freed Fer Far East Runs Norfolk Seafarers Tell The Bureaucrats •./ : V - v V.. . . . . - �Page Eight tBE SE AF ARERS LOG SHIPS' MINUTES AND MEWS ifc: La Guaira Launch Dock Called 'Death Trap;' Seafarer Killed In Fall *DEATH TRAP* AND UNUSED DOCK The trap is a heaving, plunging^^^^ gangplank leading from a float- Lashover was in the Alcoa office ing crane, to which the launch ' in La Guaira getting mail for hi; ties up, to the dock. This gang ship, the SS Cape Romain. Hr plank is only 13 inches wide and using the customs Tlock might has no hand rail or rope of any be a good idea. kind. To begin from the beginning, La Guaira is the port for Caracas the capital of Venezuela, and is an important port of call for Al­ coa ships. However, only four ocean-going vessels can dock at one time and frequently there are from four ^o 10 ships an­ chored outside the breakwater. •RUGGED. UNNECESSARY -\ Boxer Turned Seafarer Has No Regrets Just about 10 years ago down in Puerto Rico, Olvidio "Red" Rodriguez was rated by local boxing enthusiasts Crews from ships waiting to berth at La Guaira, Venezuela, go through a death trap when they come ashore via the Alcoa launch service, according to Sea­ farer Emanuel Lashover. In fact, one SIU member already has lost his life. f-i'- Friday, March 26, 1948 Jittery Seafarer picks his way across heaving gangplank (above) at La Guaira, Vene­ zuela. Gangplank leads from floating crane where Alcoa launch ties up to a. dock and it is the only way crews from ships anchored outside break­ water can land. One SIU member has fallen off alrekdy and been killed b.y the plung­ ing crane. as a kid who was going places. He had built up an impressive record in 35 matches as an an amateur and pro with only one of hie- opFKinents getting the nod over him. Among them were some of the islands' best bantamr and featherweight scrappers. But throughout his boxing career, ever since the day he first donned a padded mitt as a simon pure, "Red" had been ca.sting hungry eyes toward the sea. His success in the ring failed to dim his desire to ship out. Besides the young scrapper knew full well that a man's good days in the ring are short-lived. So it was back in '38 that "Red" Rodriguez hung up his gloves for good and satisfied his one real ambition. He shipped out. A few trips later he was SEfiling as a member of the newly-formed Seafarers Interna­ tional Union. "Red" signed up with the Union in New York in December of 1938, just a couple of months after the organization came into being. He's been sailing in the Deck Department ever since. The anchorage itself is pretty uncomfortable. The ships roll Seafarers hitting La Guaira and toss in in seven- to 10-foot wonder why the Alcoa launch swells and the shore looks good cn't tie up at the customs to a man on the Bauxite run. dock (photo left). It would then be unnecessary to cross Stepping from a ship's ladder a shaky, dangerous gangplank. to a bouncing laimch is hard However, the Alcoa agent in enough and so is the rough, wet La Guaira lapses into profanity ride into the harbor. Further­ at any suggestion of a change. more, so is climbing from the launch to the floating crane. But LOST ONE both ordeals can be endured and neither is as rugged or as un­ Although the move Was op­ necessary as the problem of ne­ posed by his father, a policentan, gotiating the tricky gangway to (Ed. Note: This is the second in a series of articles on the weather and how it is predicted young Rodriguez first stepped in­ the dock. by professional forecasters. Members are urged to send in accounts of rugged weather they've to the squared area as an am­ Due to the swells which per­ sre,n around the world. If anyone has a question about the weather, the LOG will try to find ateur back in 1933. "Red" did sist inside the harbor despite the all right for himself, too. He the answer.) breakwater, the floating crane won 13 of his 15 battles, seven continually pitches toward the Professional weather forecasters do not predict the twists and turns of the by the knockout route and six dock or swings away from it. weather by testing their personal aches and pains. Nor do they do it by casting their by decision. He lost one of the Picture it. There you are on scuffles" and fought his opponent at the sky and muttering "fair and warmer." the heaving 12-inch plank. A eyes to a standstill in the otheiT Weather forecasters base their$ • ~ man practically has to be a predictions on analyses of simul- the surface and at any level up message which find their way to At this point, the youthful tight-rope walker to make it to taneous observations made up to 40.000 feet. every Weather Bureau forecast- Island battler felt he was, ready make it across, Lashover says. and down and across an area as Of course, this is airline fore-'ing station in the country, and for the pro ranks. Physically Imagine how tough it is going' big as a continent or an ocean— casting for planes flying long /"to AAF and Navy forecasting he was ready for the next class, too. He had outgrown the 118back—in a semi-dim out. If a or both. Most of these observa­ routes, not the "fair and warm- stations as well. pound division. So when he be­ seaman has so much as a glass of tions are made on the surface er" forecasting that will do for The coded signals are ti-ans- gan using his dukes profession­ wine with his shoreside dinner of the earth. But because wea­ a summer weekend at the beach. ferred to the map by skilled ally, "Red" stepped out as a h9 is up against a rugged 10- ther has three dimensions ex­ It is also the kind of weather plotters and then the forecaster featherweight. foot stretch with life and limb tensive observations are 'also forecasting by which ships can is ready to go to work. The end In'hardly no time at all, "Red'' in hazard. made of winds, temperature, hu­ move. product is tomorrow's weatherwas billed in main events. Un­ midity and pressure in the up­ THE INEVITABLE To do this kind of forecasting, provided thr forecaster is smart, officially, he was rated the 126per air. a weather expert must have the industrious and, above all. pound boss of the National In the middle of January, a 600 STATIONS big map. He must have the 600 Guard in Puerto Rico. He fig- " •man from the SS Arthur HulA weather map of North Amstations' and the upper-air in-! ured in 20 bouts-^and won them biirt, an Alcoa Liberty, fell, off erica contains data from 600 odd fo^'^^ation. And he must have the all. the gangplank, hit his head "Red" recalls his biggest thrill against the barge and was stations. Maps of the Atlantic' whole map-full of signals four and Pacific contain data from times a day because weather in the ring as the night he drowned, Lashover reports. It maps are drawn and. forecasts as many ships "hs report, from traded blows with the famed was inevitable, and there could Sixto Escobar. Young Rodriguez be more accidents to come, Lash­ island stations and from the issued every .six hours. nearest coasts. was then an ama'tcur. Escobar, How does the forecaster get over insists. Of course, a weather forecast­ this map full of :data? Well, for who already was winning World The main point is that Lash­ er can tell a lot by looking at Wide fame as a bantam scrapper, American maps it's a complex over says there is no good reason the sky, because, like a sailor, was a professional with his eye story of gathering information for the existence of this danger­ he develops a weather "feel." on^the title. which involves radio, telegraph, ous situation. About 30 feet But his job is to predict the Because of "Red's amateur telephone, teletype and the ef­ from the floating crane is the movement of storms across thou­ status, the match was billed as customs dock where a seaman sands of miles of land and wa­ ficient, painstaking work of ah exhibition. The decision was thousands of weather observers. could embark or disembank in ter; to predict whether those a draw, something of a- victory All of them make their obser­ ease and safety. storms Wiil get worse or dissi­ vations at the same moment by for "Red" for about a year later Lashover thinks that the pate; to predict how much of Greenwich time. Oh ships at sea Escobar was the holder of the launch pilots are just too lazy to' the sky will be covered with ^ which report weather similar obworld title;make the necessary, arrangement clouds, how high and how. thick servations are taken-, frequently But "Red" Rodriguez has never to use the customs .dock, and to those clouds will be and whether by Sparks. for a moment • regretted his de­ perform, the sligl\t extra work the wings of an airplane will ice Eventually,, in the U.S. at cision to get out of the ring and that would be required. up in them; , to predict the dire?- least, the data - are incorporated onto a ship. "Sailing's the thing The day they recovered the ; wind at into a series of . coded teletype for me," he says. Ships At Sea Aid U. S. Weather Forecasts �Friday. March 26, 1948 THE S E A f A R E R S LOG Page Nine SlU Ships' Minutes In Brief l\ fr h k' JAMES DUNCAN, Feb. 22— for meetings they shall be fined. Considerable discussion as to the Chairman Bill Rowe; Secretary ability of the BR. Agreed that A. W. Wasiluk. Delegates, ex­ Patrolman note on his triprard cept Engine, reported all running smooth. William Howe, Engine that he has been warned by Delegate, reported a few hours Ranger crew that any more un­ satisfactory-^ work and his per­ of disputed overtime. New Busi­ mit should be picked up. ness: Motion by Messerall that all be sober at payoff. Good and 4 4 4 Welfare: Repair list drawn up SEATRAIN HAVANA, Jan. 13 by crew. One minute of silence —Chairman Fred Shaia; Secre­ for Brothers lost at sea. Entire iary C. W. Hallengran. New Bus­ crew praised Stewards Depart­ iness: Motion carried to go on* ment for fine cooperation. record endorsing Manuel Pedraza for a full book. Motion carried 4. STEEL WORKER, Feb. 21 — that a set of rules be drawn Chairman J. Fediow; Secretary learn. Good and Welfare: Men and violators' will pay fines. J. R. Butler. Delegates reported not to leave silver and dishes Money to go to the LOG. One on repairs necessary in their dearoimd after using them if minute of silence for Brothers partments. New Business: Mo-j"®®'^ outside of mess hours. Pa- lost at sea. tion carried that black gang trolman to receive a complete 4 4 4 . elect a new delegate because the at port of payoff. One FISHER- AMES, Dec. 16 — Junior Engineer spends too much'silence for brothers Chairman Jack Giller; Secretary Eldon Cullerton. Delegates re­ time topside and has not be4. 4^ ported everything satisfactory. come familiar with the men. NOONDAY, Dec. 15 — Chair- Good and Welfare: Steward re­ Motion carried that the Steward have a written form upon which ma" Smith; Secretary McLaugh- ported ship will be short of is written each man's duties. Good and Welfare: Recom- supplies if misused, asked coopGood and Welfare: Suggestion mendation made that all repairs, oration. Education: Tripcardmen that more men read Union conchecked before signing on. were instructed as to the actions made that of Union members aboard ship stitution and become more famil­ Recommendation chairs be removed from crew and in foreign ports. The func-' iar with the Union. mess and be replaced with ben­ tion of the Union was discussed ches so as to provide more space. and explained to all members by. Recommendation made to have the chairman and other book-' voicher duplicate issued before members. One minute of silence payoff so raen can check their for Brothers lost at sea. pay. One minute of silence for 4 4 4 Brothers lost at cea. JEAN LAFITTE. Nov. 27 — 4> 4 4> S. 4> 4Chairman J. Kari; Secretary R. JOHN SWETT. Nov. 2—Chair- Pierce. New Business: Motion MAIDEN CREEK, Feb. 22 Chairman T. A. Scanlon; Secre- man John Risbeck; Secretary by E. Gross that election be By HANK tary Robert G. Varnon. Deck Wayne Vermillion. Election of held for ship's delegate. Brother "There's no other industry affected at present with as much Department Delegate reported delegates for each department. Wilson elected over Brother Belunemployment—and threatened with continued slack shipping— Chief Mate turned to at 8 A.M. Winners: Garrigh, Deck; Czech. kofsky. Stewards Department as our maritime industry. With such a clear and critical situation Sunday morning and worked un- Engine; Gurman, Stewards; and beef that deck department is we can't see how a small group of American politicians, the House til noon on the topmast stays. M. Hook, Ship's Delegate. Dis- taking their "overtime by painting enclosed passageways to be Committee, can so expertly and calmly satisfy He again turned to in the after- cussion as to number of repairs = "lea lor the Marshall Plan to allow Anierinoon. Deck Department to claim made at end of last voyage. Mo- turned over to Patrolman. Good five hours for the overtime. New tion carried to have a fine im- and Welfare: Suggestion by R. can .ships to be chartered to foreign nations. This was done in vicious disregard of our own merchant seamen and the Business: Bob Varnon, Steward, posed on crewmembers for vio- A Barretl to have repair list reported on conditions as to lations of rules drawn up for added to as trip goes along so steamship companies. Such a childishly stupid twist of American stores. Good and Welfare: Deci- clean living conditions. Good and that repairs will hot be over- P"^^tics is a downright disgrace for the government—at the total sion to take turns in keeping Welfare. Suggested that meeting looked. One minute of silence expense of the welfare of our maritime industry. We are definitely ' opinion that these extraordinary politicians are insensibly laundry clean. Ship's Delegate to be held Sunday before arriving for Brothers lost at sea I unaware of any present phase of the maritime industry and are ask Captain for a copy of the in port. One minute of silence TONTO, Jan. 4 Chairman unconcerned about the future welfare of everything about it, |)rice list and have same posted for Brothers lost at sea. Sanches; 'secretary N. Stebner. especially the merchant seamen. The years since the war have in messhall. New Business: Motion'by Haney -hown that our American Merchant Marine was just an accidental 4 4 4 not to payoff until the dele- conversational topic for our patriotic American politicians, CAPE ELIZABETH, Feb. 18— Chairman Joseph DeCarlo; Sec­ 4 4 4 gates check the OT with the' Bosun Edwin "Chris" Christian, who was voluntary or­ retary T. Steele. Delegates had Purser. Overtime has not been ganizer of many ships, was in town a few weeks ago—with nothing to report. New Business: paid up to date in recent pay­ that familiar mustache on his face... Oldtimers Jimmy De Motion carried that Ship's dele­ offs. Motion by Strider to install Vito and Pete De Pieiro were in Frisco some time ago. We gate protest to the Captain the drinking fountain ir* port alley­ wonder if Pete still is faithful to those hot peppers he kept logging of Brother Hallpike. Dis­ way. Motion by Mitchell to have on hand for any meals he had home?... We read about Brother cussion followed over the cir­ the Delegates make up com­ Weaver Manning, the deck engineer, who is (or at least, was) cumstances .surrounding the log4 4 4 plete repair lists for each de­ a champion checker player, passing through San Juan... ging. Good and Welfare: BroZACHARY TAYLOR, Jan. 1 partment. Motion by Mitchell tc? Brother Harold Farrington was in town with ai bit of a whis­ thers complained of monotony —Chairman Ackerman: Secre- notify the SIU and SUP ef many pering voice. The reason—laryngitis. How's the pipes now. in the menu. One minute of si- lary . Mullen. Delegates reported thefts aboard. Good and Wel­ Brother Harrington?... We thought we were looking over a lence for Brothers lost at sea. jno beefs. All disputed overtime fare: Cooperation on keeping four leaf clover—which Brother Sam Luttrell, a guy with a 4 4 4 • I to be referred to' shoreside Pa- heads clean stressed bj^ J. Smith streamlined sense of humor, pinned on himself for St. Patrick's EDITH, Nov. 27—Chairman F. trolmen. New Business: Each de- and Stebner. Day last week. Anyway, it was something green for the oc­ Baron; Secreiary Joe Kundrat. partment to turn'in a repair list casion. New Business: Discussion held to the ship's Delegate and a copy •on permits and ship left short- to be given to Patrolman upon 4 4 .4 Here are .some of the oldtimers m town: Warren Callahan, handed because a permit man arrival. Each Delegate to see Bosun Luke Collins, Willie Thomas, Bosun Steve Carr, K. Kain, was forced to get off and the that all crew quarters are left 4 4 4 Hall was closed for the week- in clean condition before leaving STEEL ARCHITECT, Jan. 3— Steward G. H. Bryan. G. S. Baran, D. Bishop. C. Ibraki, A. Banes, end. Good and Welfare: Sug-'ship. Education.*' Advantages of Chairman Ernest Bossert; Sec­ L. Gallo, E. Danbach, S.O. Borlang, H. Malone, S. O. Lange, C. E. Burns, Bosun H. Nielsen, Bosun J. S. Wiscoviche, L. J. gestion that Steward order an good Union backing and of be- retary Edward Bloom. Delegates Hemby, electric fan for crew lounge.. coming good union members ex­ reported no beefs. Good and Goodwin, W. Lieberman, J. Morgan, F. W. Browne, H. Knaflich, plained to new members. Good Welfare: Agreed to see Captain J. Masongsong, E. S. Sania. W.M. Tschuschke, F. Nunziaute, Bosiin and Welfare: Steward notified about pulling fire and lifeboat T. Cepreano, Winston Renny, Bosun F. Fromm and G. Pctroff. crew of coffee shortage. Vote drill on Saturday afternoon. Car­ 4 4 4 The weekly LOG will be traveling all over the nation taken whether or not to ration penter to make frame for foc'sle to the following brothers: C. D. Myers, of Virginia; Larry 4, 4 4 coffee.. Anti^rationists won 17-5. card and rack for LOGS. Motion Holden, of Illinois; Tim McCarthy, of Massachusetts; Clarence JAMES WESTMORE, Nov. 23 One minute of silence for Bro- carried not to sign on until Connally, of Pennsylvania; William Feil, of New York; .Richard —Chairman Dusty Rhoades; Sec- thers lost at sea. given the okay by the Patrol­ Freberg, of Long Island; T, B.. Henley, of Georgia; Lloyd Wynn, retary Louis E. Meyers. Dele­ man. 4 4 4 WILD RANGER, Jan. 4 ~ of Idaho; Herbert Knight, of Virginia; George Bufera, of gates reported no beefs in their 4 4 4 Maryland; J. T. Morris, of Alabama; Conley Langley, of South departments. New Business: Mo­ Chairman C. Lee; Secretary V. EVELYN, Dec. 23—Chairman Carolina; James K. Rocks, of New York; Paul Clendenning, tion carried that Night Cook and Kane. Delegates reported on Angelo Romera; Secretary of Long Island; Thomas Lyons, of Michigan; Wayne Bell, of Baker, puts out more baking so conditions in their departments, Charles Mitchell. Delegates re­ crew, won't have to , eat shore- New Business: Motion carried to ported everything in order in Ohio; Thomas Cornick, of Pennsylvania; William Brantley, of side cookies. Motion carried that request the New Orleans Agent their departments. New Busi­ Georgia; John McVay, of New York; Harold Williams, of Geor­ Baker Humeri Lanier look af- to haye tlie practice of shipping ness: Moved and carried that any gia; Samuel Brunson, of Florida; C. B. Woods, of South Caro­ ter Jiis job and do a little more AB jobs before Deck. Mainten- member subject to a fine of lina; Martin McCranie of Florida; Cecil Saunders, of Virginia; baking as he doesn't.fulfill his ance .changed, to., have Deck over $1 shall be dealt with at Morris Rozet, of Pennsylvania; Mathie Menzane, of Pennsyl­ job. Steward Edward V.. Smith j Maintenance jobs. caUed ^fore a -general meeting. One nainute vania; -Hermatr Stanley, of Kentucky; Avon Marvin, of or Chief Cook Louis E. Meyers ABs. Good and Welfare: Agreed of silence for Brothers lost at Alabama; Norwood Gene, of Alabama, and D. W. Hunter, of will help him if he is willing to that in future if men are late'sea. Massachusetts. . HE SIO WOI?KINS RULES SAY: ALL PAIMTINS, EXCEUT IN THE ENGINE ROOM, IS TO BE PONE BY THE DECIC DEPARTMENT ONLY £XCgPr/A/AA/ €M€Ree^cy. CUT and RUN i �•Bd»ssaaBta2Sf;iai:4S5?-isssflwemweme*™***™ ?';.-"-';"V'"' •'Vic,-.-/, I*«8» TM tBBSEAPARERS LOG Friday. Maxeh 28. 1948 :, Vi' .. Asks Support Of Stewards; Says They Have Tough Job To ihe Edilor: I would like to express my opinion on a few things for the good and welfare of our or­ ganization. ^ First I would like to point out the difficulties in regard to the cooks' quarters on Liberty and Victory type ships. Chief Cook, Night Cook and Baker and Third Cook_.all in one room. On almost every trip the Steward has the problem of con­ stantly listening to the beefs and grumblings of cooks not get­ ting their proper rest. I do not blame the men for being dissatisfied. If the Baker has to work nights he wotdd like to have some undisturbed sleep in the daytime and vice versa with the day cooks. So, herewith, I wish and hope the union's negotiators will take up tiiis matter and do something to better the quarters of the cooks. Seafarer Log-A-Rhythms coffee—"to hell with the ship and the crew on the way back." Some are so good natured that they even give away the bedsheets to some needy person, This is a noble gesture, but it hurts the crew, the Steward, the Union and the company. I could point out many more things but I will only say the Steward, as the head of his de­ partment, does not get the right consideration from his ship­ mates. I hope, in the future, a little more consideration and imderstanding will be given the Stew­ ard's problems because the re­ sponsibility for a trip being good rests with the Steward and a Andrew Massena, who is good Stewards Department. something of an able camera­ man himself. gives a shipmate Curt Meyer aboard the John Gallup a Chief Steward chance to. practice up on his photographic technique. Photo was taken, when the lads were in ihe Port of Lisbon, PorlugaL Member Agrees With Parrott On SANITARY PROBLEM Passenger Lauds Electrician Job I do not know how long the Liberty ships will operate but Steward Service To ihe Editor: as long as they do the Stewards Department toilet and shower This letter is in reply to On Cavalier will be problem. They are very Brother Wiley E. Parrott's letter small hotboxes, not sufficient for the whole department and much too close to the crew's messroom. Another thing I would like to mention is the Steward himself. It seems to me the .Steward is the whipping boy for everyone. Everybody tries to toss hiqj around, blame him for every­ thing and tell him his business. Sometimes before even show­ ing himself aboard the ship he is marked as a phony, company stiff or what have you. I wonder if the members and shipmates would stop for a minute .and consider what kind of a job the Chief Steward has aboard ship. If you have a Steward who for. the good and welfare of knows his job, he is looking out for everyone on the ship in regard to food and quarters. He is in­ terested in the crew's health and wants the trip to be pleasant. He is trying very hard to iplease everyone on board the shijp. He tries all this in spite of little cooperation, the wrong kind of cooks and bakers, fel­ lows you wiU never satisfy, sea lawyers and gashounds. Furthermore, per his obligation as . a Union man, he is trying to bring back a clean ship with a happy and satisfied crew and is also trying to fulfill his duty to the company. The company trusts him with all the stores, food, linens and - the well being of all concerned on board the ship. GENEROUS GUYS : I do not have to tell you how hard it is to guard the food and linen in a foreign port. Some good hearted crewmembers give dway .the last" ounce Qf tea and n the LOG for Pan. 30, 1948. Brother Parrott has a very good thing. I would like to see a committee get together and put n the working rules what is and what is not the Electrician's work. Since I have been on the Alcoa Pennant I have run into the same thing Brother Parrott has encountered. ' The Chief Mate has left the cargo lights out in all kinds of weather, and after it is dark somebody comes around and wants them fixed. There are several small things that I have had arguments about that need clearing up. One is this. Is an Electrician supposed to take a motor loose from the base when withdrawing it for overhaul? When cleaning fan blades and guards? This is all I will discuss at present, but I agree with what Brother Parrott says. To the Editor: * The Anna May Lee By DON D. BROWN UAUAA. . • Into a calm, blue, shining sea Sailed a seaworthy ship, the Anna Mae Lee; Sailing ever westward with her salty crew. Closer to the sunset with every turn of her screw. She sailed out to sunny Honolulu, Tied up neath the Aloha Tower: Our only welcome was nature In the form of a tropical shower. We sunned and swam on Waikiki, . In the shadow of Diamond Head; 'At night we used their island moon. Reluctant to go to bed. ~ Then the Skipper called one morning, Aye, aye. in unison we cried: "The Anna Mae Lee is putting to sea And she's sailing with the tide." So we sailed and ^ent down Fiji way And into the Tasmanian Sea; And on we went into Melbourne Anxious for the sights to see. We left too soon, we'd rather have stayed. We really had a wonderful time: We went to the races and took in the sights. Saw the girls/ who treated us fine. We found ourselves in the Indian Ocean, The sun blistered our backs all the way: Headed for India and the port of Calcutta, We sailed north through the Bengal Bay. Now the Anna Mae^Lee was getting tired. And her engines they creaked and groaned: When she pulled into port she was four days late And the boys all moaned and moaned. Then back to Madras, Ceylon and Karachi, And we sailed her down to Bombay; Yes, we went ashore in India— Thank God for not a long stay. We rode, in rickshas and drank their gin, . Saw temples and buddhas for free: But the Anna Mae Lee was ready to sail. By that time, so were we. Well we finally have reached the end of the line for the Alcoa Cavalier. We are going' to remain here m Trinidad two days then we are sailing, on March 8, for lome. Or should I say "north­ ward boimd," since we have three more ports, Grenada, St. Croix and St. Thomas before our jump back to New York. Tell the Patrolmen that we are coming in with no beefs at all. At least, this far on the trip everything has been running smooth. The fellows in the Stewards Department have been given o m e wonderful compliments about how swell the service is aboard. Yes sir, we really are showing these bigshots aboard tiere how well the SIU mans a To the Editor: ship. We have a doctor who has just Why isn't our agreement more come aboard and who had sailed clearly worded where it pertains Edward K. Smith a long time with the U. S. Lines, He said it was heaven to sail on to Junior Engineers. I sailed on Conference Report an SIU ship. He never dreamed the Del Aires as Junior and Hailed as Tops;* there, could be such a large dif­ these Vei'S" some of the condi­ ference in unions. tions I had to contend with durTes* Vote Urged Sieve Carr ng the trip. To the Editor: SS Alcoa Cavalier "No. 3 hold 'tween decks holds Trinidad reefer boxes, six units, I think, After reading the report of the of refrigeration. Jimiors were Agents Conference as published required to take temperatures in the LOG, I can say that it is every hour and maintain these the finest that has been held :emperatures, defroht any difsince the formation of the SIU. Membership rules require fusers that l^came iced, do re­ All points were well handled and the printed report to the every ..man entering the pairs and check all compressors Union Halls to show his : or temperature ad oil. All this membership was tops. The re­ Union Book. Pro-Book, per­ 'or temperature and oil. All this commendations now being voted mit or whitecard to the door­ the Engine room and making on are an absolute must and man. This is for the memneeded repairs there. . should be voted "yes." They are hezShh^'s protection. Don't This condition certainly was just what we need so let's all waste the Doorman's — or not a Union-like quality for fair­ vote and put them over. your own—^time by arguing ness in the distribution of work. Leroy Clarke this poipt. Obsmrve the rules When the ship reached port yoiii make. Marine Hospital watches were broken and uniors ,went on day work, this. New Orleapi; La. • X':.- •'U'ji \ .-IT ... ,.i-. Brother Calls For Light On Jr. Engineer's Duties Membership Rules \ . ,; ' ; " • you see, put overtime at a minimum. On this particular trip the Oilers paid off with more money than the Junior. I had a cold throughout the trip caused from going back and forth between the below-zero boxes and the hot engine room. This was about two years ago and was, and will be, my last trip as Junior Engineer until some changes are made. How can you figure a Deck Engineer's pay should be equal to a Junior's? A Junior de­ finitely has to know more and has more responsibility than a Deck Engineer. Look at the base pay of Elec­ tricians. The difference is all"^ out of proportion to the respon­ sibility and work performed. S6 ". until some changes are made L and a hell of a lot of others like me,,, will continue to. shy away from saiiing as Juniors. .'•-I:';-'jV./''Al,Gordon,•; �Friday. March 26, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleven Venice's Post-War Beauty, Globetrotter Palmer Finds A NEW SIU SHIP AND THREE CREWMEN Q|||y flomiTliftS MftF To the Editor: 1^ Venice. In the background, ands of people were gathered in flowering of marbles and man- the great Square, thousands more This has been such an out­ sions, flight of arches and col-' climbed to the balconies of the standing trip in the way of umns, among which stands forth' great St. Marks church and busibeauty and historical interest, the sharp outline of the steeple ness buildings surrounding the that I shall try to describe some of St. Mark. scene, all trying to get a better of the highlights of my trip In the center: The sea, the view of the activities taking to Venice, Italy, aboard the SS blue and tranquil gulf of Venice place. Emery Lewis Jr. in which the stars are mirrored The occasion was the great The Italians call it Venezia— and from which arise the songs annual contest of selecting the an oasis of peace for lovers, of numberless serenades. best waiter in Venice. The waitthinkers'and poets. It^was sung It was in one of the many ters of Venice take great pride by De Musset and George Sand, small but elegant Cafes that in their work and are highly exalted by Byron, Goethe and surround the Plaza, namely the respected by the public for theij» Wagner when Italians were si­ Cafe La Verna, that I passed clever balancing trays while lent. It is frequently the longed many pleasant houi-s sipping cof­ swerving in and out of the cafes for and cherished goal of many fee demitasse with cognac and to the sidewalk • tables placed iii honeymooning couples. watching the activity of the the square in the summer time. From the edge of the Grand square. They are required to walk-race Canal you see in his gondola the The Bridge of Sighs is a fifth with a loaded tray from one gondolier, the pleasant and witty Century structure which joins the end of the 200 yai'd square to Ore's latest, the SS Chilore. loading at Crux Grande. One guide of foreigners through all Prisons to the Ducal Palace and the opposite end. of the ship's features is her capacity for quick loading. Here the picturesque localities of through it all those accused of Many compete for the roller she took aboard 25.000 tons of ore in'four hours. some serious political crime were skating contest, where the con­ obliged to pass directly into the tenders must skate in and out presence of the Council of the among the tables with loaded Ten. The "of sighs" was given trays and be able to stop on a to it by the people and refers dime, so to speak. to the sighs and groans of the The winners of these cdntests unhappy prisoners who passed receive handsome cash prizes and over it: their fame has been the are widely • publicized in town , origin of many legends, roma'nces they, of course, bring much busi­ To the Editor: I and melodramas. Byron, in fact, ness to the cafe where they are , recalls it to us when he says, "I Here aboard the SS Chilore, 'stood in Venice on the Bridge of the latest addition to the Ore Sigh.s, a palace and a prison on fieet, we are enjoying life and each hand." waiting for the new agreement AWE INSPIRING One bright sunny morning I with Ore to be signed. left the ship and rode down the There are still a few "princes" Grand Canal to the main- section isailing these ships—mainly offi­ of town, around St. Marks square cers—but with the new agree­ and through the Ducal Palace. This majestic and colossal mas­ ment we may be able to reform terpiece of architectural art is some of these characters so imposing even to the spontanthey'll think the SIU way. uous wonder of the profane, and '••Working conditions and the disarms even the most esthetic employed, and I imagine, ax'e food are pretty good,-accommo­ of critics. quite the apple in their bosses' It seems such a short time dations are the best. Three men eye until another fortunate waiter since all this was a hot bed of in a room with toilet and shower from another establishment suc­ war, it held no beauty then, for each. For some reason, how­ ceeds to the throne. but now it is at peace with the Three oldlime SIU members now homesteading on the ever, very few bookmen are world and the centuries work of VENICE. TOO Chilore. left to right—John Taurin. Diuck Oude Horn and shipping aboard these ships. the masters personify its glories. All of these countries have Slim Harrison. One Sunday afternoon thousThe Baltimore Hall is crowded their ups and downs in these witji bookman yet Brother Rentz days of unsettled governments has to shake the joint down to in Europe. The main element of get permit men willing to take most disruption visible to the an Ore-ship. public, is in the form of com­ fuse to treat you if they so de­ most anything. I guess they could Personally, I like them.' I sail To the Editor: munist demonstrations. Ven,ice sire and you can't do anything build a whole new body from as QM and there' is no better In the past I have heard bro­ about it, that's their right. was no exception, it was sur­ nothing if they wanted to. No Quartermaster job on any ship thers talk somewhat unfavorably prising, however, with the com­ fooling, they are the best doc­ Some guys can't understand afloat. I'm referring, of course, about the marine hospitals. Many munist stronghold of Trieste to the new Ore vessels. The old have said, and I guess are still why they can't get their false tors I have ever seen and I right at their back door, to find teeth right away or be admitted have seen many doctors. ones are "*'no bono." saying, that the marine hospi­ to the hospital at once. Usually Too, I would like to thank that there is only an estimated With this outfit anything goes. tals aren't worth a damn. there is a good reason. There Brother Hall for giving me the 15 percent of communists in They feel that they have been are a lot of ethers before you so tip which has led to my un­ Venice proper. If you are slightly blind, have'^^an But from what I saw, that is arm missing or are dragging a given the runafound and the doc­ you'll have to wait your turn. dertaking treatment. wooden leg, that's okay. There's tors, do not know their jobs. I have been in the Staten Is­ The people who work in the quite enough. About eight-thirty These doctors, they claim, do land Marine Hospital for almost marine hospitals are public serv­ this Wednesday night they began a job for you on an Ore ship. not like seamen and worry only six months now and the work ants and not public slaves. If to group up in the square and ' We all wish more power to the about collecting their pay. they have done on me would you brothers don't believe what were given a series of lectures negotiating committee and wish These men are all wrong. But have cost more than I could have I have said,-then by all means by their leaders. So effective them thanks for the work they if any of the things claimed are earned in a lifetime. come over and see for your- were these biddings, that soon are doing in our behalf. true it 4s your fault. Some guys I would like to thank Doctors selves. the shops and Cafes and all John Taurin go to. the hospitals and tel! them Skinner, Magyar and Moore for places of business pulled do\vn Frank Schutz what they want done and how what they have done for me. the steel shutters that protect Marine Hospital and when. their store fronts. Staten Island These three doctors can do alMoreover, a lot of guys break The managers and waiters the hospital rules (like bringing made readj"^ their firearms in an­ in whiskey). It is no wonder ticipation of what was to occuir. To the Editor: that you don't get fixed up. Now Sure enough when the com­ •v. I have been a member of the wiiosc fault is it? munist forces in the square had SIU for sometime, but recently The hospital staff will help accumulated about four to six joined the Air Force. I was a you only if you will help your­ I think the Savannah Hall is violating the shipping rules.' strong they began to pernutman in good standing and self. The one belief that is wrong Recently a man was top Oiler on the shipping list and was beaten and marcli wc^d i appreciate it very much all around is the claim that the out by a man registered as a Deck Engineer who threw in for' ^Yie narrow streets, if you would senll me the SEA­ Union runs the hospitals and an Oiler's vacancy. The same Oiler was beaten by another man' uncovered windows of FARERS LOG to the address be­ pays for your operations. who was registered "Any Rating." Isn't this practice against the citizens who have shops low as I wish to follow the Black Ganger The Union's only expenditure rules? and homes about the district Of SIU's,progress. .. is the three bucks a week to St. Marks' Square. Answer: At present, each port sets up its own rules to Soon the Liberals arrived in ' I intend to,resume my sailing each man for incidental expen­ govern this issuo. However, the recent Agents Conference much greater numbers and drove with the SIU after my enlist- ses such as cigarettes and candy. went on record that 30 days after final action on the Con­ the commies off in scattered lots.-ment expires so I'll be seeing Other than that the . Union has ference nports and committee recommendations, committees nothing to do with the Hospital. That was all that came to the would be elected from each pert to draft preliminary rules on • you soon. • • UNCLE SAM PAYS •I:. surface, but I wonder how strong registration, time required end other points. At Headquarters • A.'Fiisgeraid this force is underneath. Taxes run the hospitals. You another committee will sift and consolidate all the ideas from V Lacldand Air Fore* - Jerry Palmer pay taxes, yea, but Uncle Sam the outports and 'write a new. set of rules which will be ^ - SSEmery-Lewis.-Jfc. g^^Sim.,;JUitipalo.' Texaa. runs the tax show. They can re­ referred «to the-membership for action. •'il New Ore Ship Not Like Old Scows, He Says Schutz Debunks Debunkers, Okays Hospitals Flying Seafarer .Wants the LOG THE BEEF BOX •d �PBgutWBlf rarm SMdPAREHs toe ~ Ekt<iBiF^ March- 26/ 18441 KFLSO VICTORY MEN WELCOMED TO WILMINGTON Mate Tau^t Contract -To the Editor: days because at other times This is a supplement to the there is' an interruption in the work for ten for fifteen minutes. article in-which we began an ac­ On the other days the crew's off count of the maiden union voy­ time is used and it costs the age of the Isthmian Steel Archi­ company nothing. tect. In that article we said the We know this one hoiu- is go­ trip promised to be interesting ing to be disputed and we don't and educational in many ways— expect to collect. We are lodg­ it, so far, has been that. ing this claim simply as a matter In Frisco our educational pro­ of Union - principle. Claiming gram really got under way when overtime seems to be the only Blackie Cardullo and Red Sim­ way we have of registering our mons came aboard and held a resentment against such imposi­ little educational conference with tions. the Mate and Deck Department. B. Gwozdzik Steel Architect "Clarence Darrow," our Chief Mate, learned many things at the The whole crew turned out for this one. Blackie Cardiillo, San Francisco SIU represen­ conference. He found out to his tative—extreme right—givds the Isthmian crew the glad hand aftdr completing a long trip dismay that there are many to the Far East. legal minds in our organization IN LOG RATES capable of interpreting the agree­ HIS APPROVAL ment to our advantage, just as capable as he is of interpreting To the Editor: the agreement to the advantage The article appearing in a re­ of the company. cent issue of the LOG telling of On the night before we left the hazardous conditions abofird Frisco, "Clarence" was so tired the Seatrain vessels was a fine To the Editor: and the seamen who sail the not all honey and cream. All from running around supervising job. I myself once hurt my legs this talk about -the large amounts things on deck and looking up trying to navigate the slippery Business is good here at the ships. of money supposedly paid ' the A few months ago they had Ritz Soda Shpp and keeps'me legal matters in the agreement, decks on one of those ships. seamen is now admittedly not , .... -quite-an article on how easy it that he fell asleep in his room. 3usy all day long and part of the jg niake a big money and true. Iffact, there are any Your help in trying to straight­ He passed out completely and number of GIs who would not night, but when the LOG is de-•j'siqep on white sheets while sailen out this condition is, I am "could not be awakened. have changed places with a mer­ livered, I take time out to read ing the ships. They tried to sure, appreciated by many men chant seaman for love or money. every page, even the individual make • it seem that a v seaman's sailing Seatrain. WITH DISPATCH life was nothing but cafes and donations. I'm glad that you print the AGAINST TRANSFERS The next morning when he ship's news items as the crew- The other day I picked-up the gravy and he did not contribute came out on deck he was amazed There is just one thing that .1 members and their friends like American Legion magazine for anything to the winning of the " to find that we. had everything like about this article and that ilarch and saw that -now the war. to read them. secured and ready to sail. This is a resolution adopted at their ;jegion is doing a complote turnNow maybe these same people Enclosed find postal note for was rcaUy remarkable. For a National convention calling for a about op. the merdiant marine wiU see that a seaman's life is crew—especially a Union crew— $5.00 to buy you and your help­ halt to ship sales abroad. to square away with such dis- ers a beer. As far as their resolutions for Otto Preussler a training program sufficient to (Ed. Note: The LOG staff provide personnel for the mer­ doesn't drink beer and cham­ chant marine, we have that pro­ pagne costs a damned sight gram in our own SIU. In fact, more. The money has been who could be better instructors? turned over as a contribution tainly there are some who don't The other day I received a to the Seafcirers Log. Watch To the Editor: believe in living up to the con­ letter from a fellow in Pennsyl­ the LOG Honor Roll for your I wish to submit this to the vania with whom I made a trip tract. name and donation. Meanwhile, membership as an open letter But I've yioticed that these to Archangel, Russia. And where thanks very much.) through the pages of the LOG. same Brothers are the first ones do you suppose he got my ad­ To some extent it is a way of to step right up with beefs about dress? Right! From an article ILLNESS'FORCES blowing off -steam on a -subject overtime or anything else. They I sent to the LOG. REAU' ANDERSON Which, -1. presiunej ds not un­ are also the first ones to call I hope that you and the *boys the -men attempting to do their are all okay, and I would likfe TO MOUNTAINS known to my Brother members. jobs company stiffs arid scabs. to say at this time that the gang .patch and efficiency, and without To the Editor: I used to be a Bosun. But not any supervision whatever except A lot could be said on this sure did a swell job on Isthmian. anymore. I became thoroughly subject. However, l' will only The membei-ship should be proud by the Bosun, was beyond "Clar­ I am a member of the SIU ence's" comprehension. and have been for six years. disgusted with what a Bosun had remind the Brothers in question of the great ' organization to As we said in the beginning, I live in Tampa but my to take for the sake of the few to read Article I, Seqtion 2 of which they belong. Francis E. McGilllcuddy soUr trip promises to be educa- health forced me to come to petty dollars he gets for being our excellent agreement which is in -effect at present. -Ex-^Bellyrobber ttional in many ways, "Clarence" AshevUle in the mountains. The a Bosun instead of an AB. J, F. Wunderlich, Jr. Hartford, Conn. 'being no exception. doctor said I would be okay in NO PLEASURE At this writing we are about a few more months. tvfo weeks out of Frisco and, As you know, this is well in­ Too many men 'don't seem to AS PITTMAN SEES PROMOTIONS "thanks to the splendid coopera- land and it is impossible to get realize that a Bosun is not a -tion from our Frisco brothers., we a LOG. I would appreciate it ^anticipate smooth sailing from very much if you could manage man driving them for the en­ 6»v oikiiivic nun*. TI'MI Ait i,ii<c TktucH 'B.* WMW MM irtti'tfr i»ui.T«g T, i»Kfn€ Mti T.» tf* ««»*» mow on. to send it to me. Also the last joyment he gets out of it. A W»/«H "» »•« •CMI One beef, which we will hold three copies of the LOG. A Bosun is a man employed, -until reaching port again, is the If any one wishes to get in by the company through the Un­ -practice of holding fire and boat touch with me tell him to write ion hiring hall to do a job ac­ •'drill on Siaturday after 1 PM. me at 252, River View Drive, cording to the Union agreement. This time' we have lodged a Asheville, North Carolina. If he is conscientious, he will claim for one hour's overtime Thanking you in advance, I try to do it to tlie best of his and we told the Mate we were remain, ability. And any-good ..Union C. D. (Beau) Anderson man can help, him- by .doing his putting in for it. He replied, quoting the agreement, that un­ own job—for .which-he was hired der no circumstances were we —and doing it well. permitted . to claim overtime for GOOD SPORT •fire and boat drill. This we ^know, too. Send in the minutes of But there appear to be a. few your ship's meeting to the — not too many, fortunately — WORKING HOURS BEST New York HalL Only in that who think it is good sport to way can the membership act evade work whenever possible. states in the agreement that '''Whenever practical" fire and on your recommendations, These men don't seem to under­ boat drill shall be held during and then the minutes can be stand that they are the Union's LMTS CMAHgC THtSC fitCfwicNf Off TM S/lf/prJ printed in the LOG for the most dangerous enemies.' working hours. From our stand- point it is practical — weather benefit of aU other SIU quys to "shine the old apple," Our contract says: "The Union To the Editor: pertnitting-—to hold fire and boat crews.agrees to furnish capable, com­ I ' for one would like very as-they say in Rome. -drill at any time during working Enclosed you will find an -at­ Hold those shipboard meet­ petent and physically fit employ­ miieh to see the' present ship­ tempt at a cartoon. You may -hours. ings regulariy, and send ees..." Now I doubt . if very ping-rule changed--thai -allows print it if: you- like to. help get those minutes in as soon as From the company's standpoint many of my Brother members my. point across, possible. That's the SIU wayi it is never practical except on have any idea that this clause a man to be pj^bmntied aboard Saturdays, Sundays and holiis present in the contract. Cer­ ship.' This encourages too many Bob (Slim) Pittman ; - SEATRAIN STORY Legion Backwaters On Maritime Position, Admits*Gravy Train'Myth,Member Reports ' yj • W- Vi'tI Ji. " Why Bosuns Get Grey Send Those Minutes p �Friday. Mwccfa 2S, ISM It's No Joke: Polly Wants A Cracker S E^ A P A R E RS L O C CAN'T GET 'EM AWAY FROM WATER Pag© Architect Crewmen Report On First Leg Of World Trip To the Editor: To put out to sea under such conditions without first securing This is a report of the early To Ihe Edilor: gear we believe was a deliberate stages of the first full-contract violation of our Union agreement Chuck Connors, Paddy Mcvoyage of the Isthmian Line's as well as a violation of the Caiui, Tex Suit and Don Mease SS Steel Architect which is mak­ company's own safety regula­ were kicking the gong around ing a trip around the world. tions. when the following pepped up: We made a kind of get-ac- We have in the Deck Depart­ A magician and a parrot he quainted rim to Baltimore and ment a dispute concerning two used in his act were returning New Orleans to discharge cargo hours standby time relative to from a US6 tour during the war from the previous voyage. Then Article X Section 7 of the Isth­ on'an SIU ship. About half way we came back to New York for mian contract. home the ship was torpedoed. a short stay in the shipyard and The night before sailing from After a loud explosion the ma­ to load. N e wp o r t News, the sailing gician and parrot emerged from Aside from fire and lifeboat board was postech as follows: a cloud of smoke that hovei-ed IV>' drill Saturday afternoons. Mates "Crew to be on board at mid­ /; oyer the water. There they were working on deck as they had night—ship sails 6 a.m." on; a raft with nothing left, of been accustomed to do and a The Bosun, upon instructions the ship, and only the empty few other minor disputes, noth­ from the Chief Mate, told the ocean about them. Four crewmembers of the Marine Arrow. Isthmian, after ing very exciting had transpired deck gang to be aboard at mid­ For five long, solitary days a bit of fresh water fun in a Rangoon pool. Left to .right— thus far. night to start securing gear. All they drifted alone on the wide However, a new Chief Mate hands were on board at midnight,' 1st Assistant Engineer; Martin Vander Eik, Eng. Maint.; Ray blue sea without food or water Ellison, Fireman; John Durkin. Jr. Eng. At the end of the trip took over who claims to be a but we were not caUed to turn and neither spoke a word. former militant union man. He to until 4:50 a.m. Consequently, the Arrow went into the boneya^d. On the mornipg of the sixth has made it very clear to us we all put in for two hours da'y the parrot, who could keep from the start that his idea of standby overtime in accordance a good sailor and a good union with provisions of Article X Secman is one who puts in a full tion 7 of the general rules. eight hours from bell to bell. Now this section contains ^a He knows the new Isthmian joker. The last paragraph states agreement backwards and for­ as follows: "In the event, after spite the fact that he had made wards and would put a smart cargo is aboard or discharged To the Editor: company lawyer to shame when and ship is ready to proceed, the I hope this gets into print as a $5.00 deposit on the room. it comes to interpreting the a warning to some of the boys Should you be lucky enough agreement in such a way as to full complement of unlicensed who haven't been in Florida re­ to get a meal at the Miami In deprive us of half-hours in ov­ personnel is not aboard, no over­ time shall be paid." stifute you wouldn't be able to cently. '•» eat for the very simple reason ertime. When we left New York, a. I have just come back to that you wouldn't be able to Junior Engineer and a Fireman WINTRY START Cfiiicago after three , months in see it on your plate. On Saturday morning Janu­ were left behind. The Junior his silence no longer, said: "Boss Miami, and I am telling you it The institute's Old:Man is one ary 24, at the hour of 2:45, the caught up with the ship in New-» —I've been in your act a long is just about the worst place of those people- who believe a deck gang was called out to port News, but the Fireman did. time but a joke is a joke. Tm in the U.S.—^unless your old man man can exist on bread and wa­ secure for sea. not show up. getting a little hungry. Tell me, is a millionaire. ter. The temperature at that time Our illustrious Mate, applying what the heck did you do with Stay on your ship if she This is all except that I want was about 7 degrees below zero, Article X Section 7, deprived us the ship?" touches at Miami. to say hello to all my buddies off and it was very windy. of the overtime although the A1 Bernstein It's a fink town anyway. They the SS James Gillis.. Here's hop­ The decks were covered with Fireman was left in New York have a place called the Miami ing you are having better luck ice and snow and the battens not in Newport News and al­ Seamen's Institute which is a than I am, boys. SIU Mother Says were frozen to the decks. The though no effort was made to "Romantic Jim" Johnson disgrace to the very word "sea­ booms swung over the dock on get a replacement. LOG Gives Score Chicago, Illinois men." When I left about six the inboard side and over the The clause in the contiact Td the Editor: Joys were stranded there. side on the outboard side for [leaves an opening for any com­ the ship had been loading from pany stooge to obtain a few Please change Martin T. Coff- Of course, there were more barges as well as from the dock. hours extra shore leave at the man's address to Callao, Missouri, than six, but the rest were men Stanchions and railing chains expense of the whole crew. We want to keep on getting the who, I'll bet, never saw so much Don't hoM your incturee CARPENTER'S WATCH were down on both sides of the paper, so keep it coming. as a rowboat in their lives. Martin has been in the mer­ Let me tell you about a _guy and stories of shipboard acti­ hatches and also frozen to the Another overtime dispute dis-i chant service the last four years. who said he was a Seafarer (al­ vities. Mail them to the Sea­ decks. In fact, everything was pute arose over Article X Sec­ Our other boy, who has served though I never saw the proof). farers Log. 51 Beaver Stw left just as it had been when tion 28 Paragraph (a) pertain­ the longshoremen finished. three years, is now home for a This guy was beating the cold ing to rest periods. An item of New York 4. N. Y. If you Due to the frozen condition of five hours and a half rest period:, short visit. Therefore we enjoy and the law in a room in this reading the paper as it gives us fink jointi .And it so happened haven't the time or don't feel the gear and the tarpaulins, it was disputed. The Mate again was very difficult to work and dug up a joker in the very a better understanding of what that one night he burned a small in the mood, just forward de­ scarcely anything was properly last sentence of this clause which is r going on. tails. We!ll do the rest. Pic­ hole in his mattress. The two boys stand high for Here's what h^pened. He was tures will be returned if you secured when we were ordered states: "This shall not apply fore and aft to let go the lines when sea watches are set the the SIU. charged $25.00 for "ruining" the wish. at 7:30 a.m. same day before the rest period mattress; $3.00 for other dam­ ^ Mrs. Coffman When we sailed out of New is completed." Callao, Missouri age; and he was kicked out de­ York harbor, all we had been Now this rest period clause able to do was pile battens, is a very good clause, but, this WARM-VP TIME ON THE GREAT LAKES lumber and everything else last sentence makes it practical­ heavy we could find on top of ly meaningless as far as Isth­ the hatches to keep the tarps mian ships are concerned, be­ from blowing away—taking sev­ cause the only time they evgr eral men along over the side. have worked us between the The ship sailed without even hours of 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. has putting - in the . stanchions and been on the night watch before chain railings. sailing when they have worked ; right up to sailing time after BEST WE COULD which the watches were set im-. We sailed in the face of blind­ mediately. ing snow and sleet, high winds, choppy seas, fog and bitter cold. The Mate was consulted re­ We struggled the whole day, but garding the above item with re­ we accomplished very little. We gard to the day men who, we managed to get some tarps on believe, should be entitled to the hatches, but in several in­ overtime even if the watches are stances the wind picked them up denied it. Without a moment's battens and all and we nearly hesitation,' he replied that day men could not collect for It lost several of them. either, because their hours are Finally, after extraordinary set at the same time the watches effort, we managed to get some are set.. tarps on all hatches and to get Ernest Bossert the battens, wedges and cross battens secured. But everything Endorsing Brother Bosserfa , had to be done over again the letter were, the following: Kaasin Samat, Francisco Cristandro, next day. Only two of the 20 booms Bogaslaw Givrozczik, Richard were properly secured. With the Hemingson, Teddy Ostaszeski, ship rolling as mudi as 27 de­ Bengt Berglund, Julio C. Ber­ grees at times, we could only nard, Herbert Svanberg, Bligud . Crawmembert of the SlU-manned Milwaukee-i'dipper line up along ride ihelx ahlp in the cross runners and secure as best Fosado, L. G. White, JariE- Ki ; Bowen, Jack Williams. we, could. Fori of h^UBkegon. Mich. Give Miami Wide Berth, Advises Member Who Didn't Send 'Bn In "I 1 i' �r HE Fourteen SEAFARERS LOG Friday, March 26, 194iB Shipping, Shoregang Work, Organizing Keep Gaiveston Busy By KEITH ALSOP GALVESTON — Shipping here is pretty fair for bookmen and ._Jt looks as if it might pick up ;ja. little. But "pick up a little" 'does not, of course, mean a boom. We paid off the SS Steel Chemist, Isthmian, the other day. There was a linen beef on her which we squared away after a little conferring with the Cap­ tain and company officials here. Tljere have been a few unor­ ganized ships hitting Lake Charles, and we have had a man over there keeping in touch with every one as it came in. At the last meeting we had quite a discussion of the MarsKall Plan, and another discus- i^- • S' I- sion on the four points now be­ ing voted on by referendum. And it should come as no sur­ prise that the raises reported by the Negotiating Committee were received with enthusiasm. In fact, we gave the committee a vote of thanks. PLENTY A DAY Right now we have a Butterworth gang and a shoregang working, and we understand that the fellows ai-e doing well. Some more of the boys are working as standby Firemen at about the same wages. All this work is 3ing done over in Beaumont- Gties Service Is Turned Down By Lnber Bonrd All literature put out by the Union is being placed in racks in the Hall and distributed to all ships, including the ones still to be organized. The result is that we have a running coffee pot di.scussion. Among the boys who can be seen around this port are D. J. Sheehan, J. L. Ailen, E. J. Hamacy, C. Shaw, Walter Zeiler, E. Foreman, S. Spencer, F. Rowell, Armando Lavagno, W. T. Rose and H. E. Roades. Incidental intelligence: Ship­ ping is so bad for the NMU in these parts that tripcarders arebeing stopped at the door. Weather Helps Beachcombers In Puerto Rico NEW YORK INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS manic, $2.00; S. T. Johns. $2.00; N. Muse. $2.00; C. Lawson, $2.00; B. L. Winston $2,.00; H. S. Winston. $2.00; J. P. Tabb, $3.00; M. Valletta. $2.00; P. Paulin, $3.00; J. BorUo, $1.00; J. V. Smith, $1.00. SS NOONDAY J. Garcia, $1.00; <>. Loleaa. $1.00; R. L. McKenzis, $2.00; R. S. WiUlnger, $1.00; F. Fernandez, $1.00; R. A. Tulie. $1.00; L .M. Wyman, $1.00; J. J. McLau-ghlln, $1.00. K. Kriatensen, $1.00; A. Horvath, >1.00; A. Lavole, H.OO; C. F. Carroll, $1.00; R. W. Spence, $1.00; S. J. Nathan, SKOO; H. B. Cook, $2.00; M. Maroccia, $1.00; E. W. Easterlng, $1.00; H. Bjork, $1.00; W. Rackley. $1.00; J. C. Smith. $1.00; L. J. $5.00; C E. Hemby, $3.00; C. AmoHnkx. $1.00; J. B. Juanban. $1.00; J. M. Fuller, $5.00: L. Malczyk, $1.00; S. Rosenthal, SS SOUTHLAND' $1.00; C. V. Cjeraeth. $5.00; Wm. S. Shupler, $2.00; E. J. Huebner, Tschuschke. $5.00. $4.00; W. Hunt, $1.00; M. Sorenson, $2.00; D. A. Cochran. $2.00; D. Price, SS BILLINGS VICTORY $2.00; D. Visser, $3.00. A. A. Buscarello, $2.00; A. Perez, SS JOSEPH TEAL $1.00; J. Eliason. $1.00; R. Moilanen, N. Behn. $2.00; J. Ackerman, $1.00; $1.00; G. Andreassen. $1.00; S. Corow- M. B. Davis, $1.00; H. Q. Workmaiu $1.00; F. Hobenberger. $1.00; R. Man<f drgoc, $1.00; R. Meloy, $1.75; A. Christian. $2.00; T. L. Hutchens, $5.00. SS JEAN C. W. Ehmsen, $1.00. SS KLAMATH FALLS J. H. Rousseau, $1.00; T. Freeland, $5.00; J. Stout, $1.00; A. Alsobroolc. $1.00; J. Balderston, $1.00; M. Kacin. $1.00; R. J. Stark. $2.00; G. Gardner. $2.00. SS YANKEE DAWN N. S. Peria. $1.00. SS MOLINE VICTORY N. Tsaousakls, $1.00. SS LOYOLA VICTORY O. A. Hess, $2.00ll D. C. WengeCf $5.00; N. W. Kalment, $2.00. sky. $1.00; W. J. Fogarty, $1.00; T. McNife. $1.00; A. T. Mon^marano, $1.00; G. Pacanovaki, $1.00; R. Hovland, $1.00; F. radley. $1.00; B. Cassata. $1.00; R. Grant $l.,00; E. DomBy SAL COLLS By CHARLES STARLING bowski. $3.00; F. Pages. $1.00; E. SAN JUAN—There's one good Jones, $1.00;' S. Borlang, $1.00; J. SAVANNAH — Things have.for new orders. But we are exthing to be said about this port, Horn. $1.00. been running along just fair in pecting the Frank Spencer to SS CAVALIER and that is that when shipping this port. payoff in Charleston in a few slows down somewhat, the men R. A. Garcia, $1.00; S. R. Masters, They would have been much days. $1.00; K. Korneliusen. '$1.00; O. can really rest up in the warm Ready. $1.00; J. Petusky. $I.OO;"M. A. sunshine. Only one ship, the Reyes. $1.00; P. Aniceto. $1.00; J. C. better if South Atlantic hadn't All the Brothers here got to­ laid up seven ships in the bohe- gether the other, day and sent Ponce, paid off this past week Viera. $1.00; J. P. Mottram, $1.00; M. telegrams to the House Foreign Trocha. $1.00: A. Lvgo. $1.00; R. yard. • and there were no sign-ons. We paid off the SS Southport Affairs Committee in Washington Michalek. $1.00; J. J. Giordano. $1.00; There were a few beefs on R. A. Sarter. $2.00; S. C. Foti. $1.00; and then signed her on again. urging them to guarantee that the Ponce in regard to penalty C. Sousa, $1.00; D. H. Negron. $1.00; overtime and disputed OT, but M. J. Olson. $1.00; W. H. Dunham, The one beef was settled at the 50 percent of the relief cargoes sign-on, but she had a repair move under the American flag. these were settled in short order $1.00; J. V. Brooks. $1.00; R. Mailist a mile long. No trouble about The politicians didn't pay much donado, $1.00; W. B. Zaumsell. $1.00. and everyone was satisfied. it, though. attention. SS STEEL SEAFARER Our educational program is In addition we finally crewed Brother Tilley is down from J. J. Callahan, $2.00; G. Farago, under way, and we are keeping $2.00; A. Antonion. $2.00; D. D. Mc- up the Mosoil which was sup­ Philadelphia to help keep things the membership well posted on Kinna, $2.00; K. Harrington. $2.00; J. posed to go out for a year, but going here and the first thing all activities. Our Constitution is N. Koster, $2.00; I. T. DeFumero, $1.00; at the last minute we learned he said was that he wished Sav­ available to all hands, and cop­ A. Krotenberg, $2.00; G. Goddless, that she had to be back in the annah could. have the old Phila­ ies of the LOG and other edu­ $2.00; P. Delacrna. $2.00; E. Grabowski, delphia Hall. He thought the old $5.00; W. D. Burke, $1.00; H. E. States after six. months. cational pamphlets are where||all Lege. $1.00; J. Caamano, $2.00; Ed place in Philly was the worst MORE LAY-UPS SIU men can read them and Giza, $3.00; R. Rodriguez, $3.00. The Felix Grundy is due in one the Union had, until he saw study them. If a man doesn't SS CORAL SEA from Jacksonville for a payoff ours. know what is going on, it is his ' L. J. Mcintosh, $1.00. and there ought to be quite a We ai-e doing our best to clean own fault. SS ROBIN KIRK story from here for the next up this place, but we will be J. C. Wallace, $5.00; J. O. Liverman, much better off when we find LOG. FAVOR ASSESSMENTS $2.00; H. B. Richardson, $1.00; A. The Grundy and the Russell a new one, one we can fix up Schuling, $2.00; I. P. Hancock, $2.00; Most of the discussions that R. R. McCormick, $2.00; S. H. Efti- Alger will be laid up to wait I in good SIU style. take place ground the Hall are on the Referendum Ballot. It's hard to believe that any group of men would be so overwhelm­ ingly in favor of voting to as- ; (Continued from Page 1) ^ licensed personnel to represent I'-' them at the bargaining table. |i' No* longer will Cities Service ha-^ie the right to hire and fire at will, or to set wages at what.ever levels it chooses. Whan the men voted for the SIU, they knew they were cast­ ing their ballots for. job security, higher wages, and better condi­ tions. That's why the Union garnered more than 85 percent of the total votes cast in the election which ended early in February. However, in spite of the tankexinen's mandate, the anti-labor sess themselves $20.00 — a ten provisions of the Taft-Hartley dollar bill for the Strike Fund Law make it necessary for an­ and a similar amount for the other election to be held in the Building Fund—but that is ex­ fleet to determine whether or actly what is happening. not the men want a 'union I have not heard a single per­ shop." son complain about the two as­ This second election^ will be sessments; in fact, most of the called for by the SIu" as soon men feel that even more money as certification comes through should be collected so as to from the Board. make the Union strong enough It is therefore important for to withstand anything that the all men to stay on their ships, shipowners and the government even the ones . purchased after may cook up between them. I'm the election commenced, since in favor of all four propositions. ballots not cast are automatical­ We're still looking for a new ly counted against the Union. Hall to purchase, and if we This latest triumph for the don't find something that repre­ Union is only one in a long list sents a good investment, we're of victories in the tanker field going to look for better quar­ since the organizational drive in ters that we can rent until the the tanker . industry got under- housing situation loosens up a little. • , Things Just Fair in Savannah Referendum Voting Goes Well In Frisco By STEVE CARDULLO bers say we gather that the con­ sensus is "yes" right down the line. Leroy Yarborough was in tp vote before checking in at the hospital here. He was taken off a ship after coming down sick, and he had nothing very com­ plimentary to say for the medi­ cos and others at the government SAN FRANCISCO —Shipping in this port is still very good. No A&G man has any trouble getting out when he wants to go. We covered payoffs in Wil­ mington, Port Hueneme and up north. The SS San Angelo Vic­ tory had a few beefs when she hit down south, but they were squai-ed easily enough. Biggest beef we had was in Seattle. A Waterman ship was WILLIAM PRESLEY shifted "dead." The company Your mother is very anxious claimed this was not covered in for you to get in touch with the agreement, but we settled it her. to everybody's satisfaction. 4 Most of the beefs on A&G MELVILLE P. MESIER shiptf on the West Coast grow Youi* papers are in the bag­ out of performances • by crew- gage room, 4th floor. New York members. Fortunately, the men Hall 51- Beaver Street New York. involved in these beefs have learned that it does not pay to • JOHN DURKIN ^ perform or gas-up here. Those Jilartin Vander Eik asks that who have tried it have left both you contact him c/o New York sadder and wiser. Hall, 51 Beaver Street, New York. JAPAN BY AIR As we have stated before, JOSEPH^ D. BERNARD shipping on A&G vessels is al­ Contact your mother at Dor­ ways good for 'tated men. We've chester, N. B., Canada. even sent some crews to Japan / 4. 4. 4. by air to bring."back some tank­ BRIGIDO RIVERA ers, and we expect some more You are asked to contact An­ deals like that. We passed the 100 mark in tonio Andino, c/o Hawes & Petit voting on the resolutions, and Inc., 56 West 22nd Street, New from what we've heard mem- York, N, Y. hospitals who have ti-eated him since. Howeyei*, the other men we have out here seem well satis-' fied with the treatment it they are getting. We talked to them only the other day. Claud Ezell was" in from New Orleans. He caught a ship the day he left the hospital. PERSONALS ALFRED LARSEN Contact the Royal Norwegian Consulate-General, 115 Broad Street, New York, N, Y. 4- t ROMAN J. MIRANDA Get, in touch with Samuel Segal, 11 Broadway, New York, N. Y. t t a^ FRANK D. LILLIE George Stevenson wants you to get in touch with him on the 4th tleck, New York Hall, 51 Beaver Sti-eet, New York. This pertains to your mother's picture. if ti CARREL CHOICE Anyone knowing the where­ abouts of the above named Sea­ farer is requested to notify Douglas Tankersley, 755 10th Street, San Bernardino, Cali­ fornia. �Friday. March 26, 1948 T R E SEA F A R E R^S Page Fifiara LO G Rotz, Guy Riber IJO 4.64 Regan, J. T Rovillier, Joseph D 14.49 6.04 Regazzi, Robert F, Rouke, Pat 11.42 2.75 - Regis, McKenzie Rouly, Ovi J 35.09 = 19.31 Regner, Sven G Roundtree, Manley E., Jr. .'46 6.55 Rego, Cresanto Roundtree, Norman J 4.17 .60 Reid, Roger A Roupe, Gosta E 19.88 16.00 Reidy, Walter J. Rourke, Louis M, 2.34 1.34 Reinel, Eugene E; Rouse, Percy C 69 11.68 Reinberger, Paul, Jr Rouse, Wiley W.1.34 Reinecke, Richard W. ...... 18.55 Rousseau, Arthm- H 31.33 „ 1.37 Reineke, Edgar C. Roussel, Joseph P b.l9 131.94 Reiner, Gene F. .; Routh, Newell L 11.50 9.24 Reinhold, Carl G Rovery, Leonard 6.00 ... -13.13 Reisbeck, E. Rowe, L. J 78.16 .71 Reiss, John H Roland, Edgar W. Jr 16^2 18.11 Reuson, Hugo Rowley, Murel L 27.06 1.00 Remar....ine, Bern Roy, Arthur 4.70 8.53 Remington, John W. Roy, Joseph 0 66.95 Remington, William 54.28 70.46 1.37 Rhoads, Edwin B Remley, Kid Lee 63.18 Roy, Sylvan E 26.55.Roash, C. M. 7.01 Rollinson, Benjamin F Roy, William A 20.53 21.92 Rice, C. G. Remme, Herman Roman, A. R 2.84 7.61! Robbins, Charles R 66.22 15.29 .80 Rice, Henry J. Renaud, Albert Joseph .. 2.23 Royals, V. C. 3.66 Robbins, Michael .*.... 158.00 Romankiewiz, Robert Rwach, Marvin T 3.96 Renfro. Gordon B 182.98 ,Rice, J 10.74 9.64 Robbins, N. 2.20 Romano, Dean L Ruben, Edward 1.48 .. .59; Rice, P. R. Renfioe, Clyde C 3.77 .82 Robbins, Oceolar E. 7.37 Ramonoff, Nicholas N Rubin, Edgot 69 Rengs, G. P. .: 2.23 iRich, Benjamin A. 74 .... 6.491 Robbins, Paul E 10.74 Rome, C. Rubin, Philip 5.69 106.02 Rich, Charles I Renn, Grover 6.84 ... 1.98'Robbins, Robert H. .r. 5.69 Rome, George A 2.79 20.00 Richeaux, Albert J. Renshaw, Edward ' 12.26 Rubins, Byron N .... 2.30'Robbins, William L 24.73 Romejko, A Rucker, Benjamin 9.90. Repsher, William Ellis . 8.26 5.71 Poland D 2.41; Roberson, Odis 12.48 Romero, Ralph 68195 2.23 Richards, D Resik, Alfons J 8.11 Rudd, Edwin L 1.58' Robert, Elie J. ...'. 6.93 Romero, Ricardo V Rudnicki, Walter 3.91 13.69 Richards, F Ressler, Francis P 81 79 Roberts, A. J. ...„, 22.88 Romin, Walter .59 Rudow, Gilbert 50.34 Restucher, H 6.88 tfohn D. 8.26 Roberts, Alley J 2.80 Ronelio, George Relh, Frederick B 5.69 14.92 57 Rue, Leslie Robert C. 4.97 Roberts, Billy G 3.68 Roney, Clarence G ' 9.95 : Rever, Alexander Ruff, William A 2.83 9.82 William 12.40 Roberts, Charles E. Jr 12.09 Ronning, Lawrence Albert 14.87 : Rew, Harold E Ruggero, Leonardo M. .... 8.67 29.60 1, D. 3.96 Roberts, Charlie A 5,73 Rooks, John J Reyes, John W. .33 ^ 1 94 15.66 Ruise, Robert L John L 4.20 Roberts, Dan S 8.26 Rooks, Richard P. — Reynolds, C. W 3.26 j Rooney, James 44.41 j Ruiz. Albert 1.92 R 24 Roberts, Dean 17.26 Reynolds, Edward V 37.62 Ruiz, Eusebio 7.57 72.52 Richardson, Wade G 6.88 Roberts, Elmer 2.49 Root, John L Reynolds, Eugene M Roper, Timothy : 46 Ruiz, Frank 2.67 2-23 Richardson, Weston I. .... 6.88 Roberts, Frederick D. 7.48 Reynolds, Gordon 7.92 , Richer, Joseph 2.64 Roberts, George .85 Roper, William F Reynolds, Herbert K. ........ 6.07 Richey, L. J Ropaonen, R. M 2.92 36.36 Roberts, Harold L . .., 1.481 Reynolds, Jack A 45 Richmond, Claude S. 53 11.55 Roberts, Howard L 40.62 , Rordia, G. P Reynolds, Joe 9.81 Richoux, Albert .. Matthew 50.05 2.01 Roberts, J. E 10.82,^0^3^0' Reynolds, John L 41.26 Richoux, Joseph D. The following men of the SS .99 2.76 Roberts, Janies A 5.88 Rosato, Vincent Reynolds, Odis James Island are requested to 21,94 Richter, Lawrence 27.55 "Roberts, Jimmie 7.94 Ro.se, Daniel contact Joe Volpian, Special Reynolds, Theodore 10.74 Rickard, Robert M. 1.37 8.83 Roberts, John 16.27 Rose, Joseph Services Representative;- 6t4i Reynolds, Vincent 0 4.16 Rickboll, R.-. 19.32 4.19 Robei-ts, Juil D 1.00 Rose, William T. Deck, 51 Beaver Street, New Reynolds, W 92 Ricketts, Robert D. 82 4.90 Roberts, Logan F. Jr. ........ 6.88 Rosenbaum, D. A York: C. R. Hunter, Pumpman; Reynolds, William E 44.70 Riddle, Charles Rosenberg, John 37.80 07 Roberts, Walter 1.98 Doyle Lacy, Oiler; John Lacy, "Reza, Robert V. 15.72 Riddle, Claude C. Rosenberg, M. 2.53 32.66 .Roberts, William G. 23.65 40.70 Oiler; Charles Savant, Electrir r I I I - - T I I Rldeout, James A. 8.21 Robertson, Albert M. 12.98 Rosenberg, Theodore Clifford O'Merry, 4.64 cian; and L? 4.95 Robertson, Arthur E.: 22^40 Rosenthal,. Maurice Wiper. 4.20 Ridgell, Edward 27.40 Robertson, Clifford P 3.47 Rosenthal, Tppime N 4. 4. S. •Rosenthaler, Milton 3.20 Ridout, William David .... 8.39 I Robertson, James D 8.49 ROBERT FERRYMAN Rosing, A: 39.98 Riebe, G. F. '2.34 Robertson, Lawrence 8.12: Roskie, Louis F 31.75 Your leather jacket is in thie 10.82 Robei-tson, Owen L BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. Riebm,- George 27.75 William Rontz, Agent Calvert 4539 Rieder, Lothar F. 1.50 Philadelphia Hall. Get in touch Ross, C • 11.20 Robertson, Robert L 15.03 SaSTON 276 State St. Riedie, George, Jr. 7.50 with the Philadelphia Agent and Ross, E. T 4.05 liobert'son, Willie Jr 32.52 Walter Siekmanii, Agent Bowdoin 4455 George 46 tell him where to send it Ross, Rieger, Harry, B. GALVESTON 308ya—23rd St. r„: iRoi>ie, Edward A 26:36 Ross, John Valentine 8.46 5.60 j Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 Riel, Raynold W 4. 4. 4. i Aobiliard,'Lowell K. ... 43.20 Ross, Jose 17.93 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence SL Rieva, Francisco 79 Geai for the following named 4.87 Ross, Cat Tanner, Agent Phone 2-17S4 Rifkind, William H., Jr....: 26.13 I Robin, Henrie J. Jr. Thomas E., Jr. 41.74 crewmen of the Joseph N.- Teal, ! Robinette, Charles E,^ ... .14 Rosser, G. Mi ... NEW ORLEANS 339 Chartres Sti Rigby, Walter 7,59 51.00 Waterman, is being held at the E, Sheppard, Agent, Magnolia 6112-6113 Robinette, Hershel K. ... 4.03 Rosser, William A. Rigby, Walter S. 6.07 10.31 4th floor - baggage room, NfeV NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. Robins, Howard F. .89 Rossi, Louis J Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 Riley, Darrell O. .69 York Hall, 51 Beaver Street, 5.151 Robinson,; Calvin 2.46 Rossiter, Robert Eihmitt;;.. NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Riley, E. K. K, (Earl K.) 2.79 New York. R. Joplin, F. Peter 3.00 .'.Robinson, Charles B."'; ,9.03 .Rbterby, AlexBen Reea, Agent Phone 4-1083 j Riley, Francis R. .38 Riedel, Charles Nangle, Johfi 5.07 PHILADELPHIA 614-16 N. 13th St. 10 74 .^o'^i^son, David .O.' R«th, -Eugene J. ^ Riley, Gerald ..... 24.73 Riebel,-Mike Suurna, D. G. Johit' Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 8-1217 2'g, Robinson, Howard DV Roth, . John J,' 2.75 son and C. A.- Jackson. SAN FRANCISCO IDS Market SL Riley, James W. , •^..-Robinson, J. B : .46 Rotham, WillieSteve Cardullo, Agent. Douglas 2-5495 Riley, ..Juliah .12 4. J,- ^ •^g Rdbinson, Richard 6.93 Rothers, F. SAN JUAN, P.R.... .282 Ponce de Leoa Riley, Kenneth D. 1.27 , wm holder of permit P-3-633S" Sal Colls, Affcnt Ban' Juan 2-5996 24.09 Rothers, Freu A Rimberg, C. R. i2.03!R«hinson, Robert A. : 9.67 please report to the sixth floor S.\VANNAII 220 Eaat Bay SU 166.48 Rinaldo, Frank E. ^... 14 391 Robinson, Robert A. Rothman, Rudolph G 31.82 of the SIU Hall in New York as Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 '2^' Robinson, Robert J. 108.28 Rotterby, Alexander TAMPA ....1809-1811 N. Frknklin - SL Ringnalda, Marcellus 1.00 soon as possible. Claude Simmons, Agent Phone M-1323 Rink, Carl C. 27 90' Robinson, William B. 9875. g'gg Robson, Robert A. ' ^.'41 Riopel, Louis A 21:25 Ripplinger, Donald H 7.23 Roche, John Rochell, William 13.S2 HONOLULU 18 Merchant St. Risey, Leonard 2.01 Phone 58777 24.81 The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the SeaRishel, David R 3.73 Rodiomski, Stephen PORTLAND Ill W. Bumside SL Rodney, Kenneth ..^....1.. 14.58 iarers^ International Union is available to all members who wish Risher, William F. ...! 1.17 Beacon 4336 807 to have it sent, to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of 3.09 Rodowsk'y, Joseph J. RICHMOND, Calif 2S7 6th St. Risk, James L., Jr. ., their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have Rodriguez, Bartolo GTA-.I.. 32.66 Phone 2599 Risser, Phillip W 21.00 SAN FRANCISCO .....59 Clay St. Ritchey, Guy 10.74 Rodriguez, Celso .74 the LiOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every Douglas 25475 Ritchie, Paul R. i.io, Rodriguez, Henry 3.59 SIU branch for this purpose. SEATTLE 56 Seneca St. However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU 1.90 'Roderiguez, Joseph A 8.26 Main 0290 Ritrovateo, Nicholas hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, Rittenhouse, Charles, Jr 2.06 Roeckle, Louis C 126.73 WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. Terminal 4-3131 Rittenhouse, Edward ........ 5.15 Rod, Jens O. 75 which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LCXJ, 51 Ritter, John 9.47 Roen, Carl E. 39.99 BCiBver Street, New York 4, N.Y. j74 Roethemeyer, Raymond-W. 10.26 Rilterbusch, Robert PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION 5.701 Rogan, Hugh ^ 1.87 BUFFALO ....10 Exchange St.; Rittner, Paul C. .. • -•".LT Clsveiand 7391 Rivera, Henry .01 Rogers, A. Mi ...................... 11.67 To the Editor: CHICAGO .24 W. Superior Avo. j Rivera, John ..... 2.6i .94 Rogers, Albert S. Superior 5175 I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the Rivera, Juan N. .... .69 38.0'23 Rogers, Bernard A. CLEVELAND 2602 CarroU St, 68.76-Rogers, Edward C. 1.98 address below: Main 0147 Rivera, Pablo DETROIT '....1038 Third St. Rivera, Victory P: 6.13 Rogers, John G 5.97 Cadillac 6857 Rivers, llavid P : 19.11 jjtogsrs, Justin B. .... . 4.01 Name DULUTH 531 W. Michigan St. Rivers, G. P. 1.32 Rogers, Noel D 24.73 Melrose 4110 29.33 Refers, Robert Fr 3.25 TOLEDO 615 Summit St. Rivers, Harold Street Address Garfield 2112 Rivers, Ricliard 4.53 Rogers, 1.40 Riviere, Edward J. 3.04 Rogerson, James H. 12.07 State City Rizzuto, Jennie 1.32 | Robe, Walter J. 34.48 1440 Bleury St. Roach, Donald, L. 3.23 i Rohner, Jean^.' .79 MONTREAL .... Signed VICTORIA, B.C. ,.. .602 Boughton St. Roach, Henry C. .... 5.04 Rohner, John . 40.79 Empire 4531 Road, Albert 1.88 I Rokstad, John E. 123.75 VANCdtlVER . . . ,....665 Hamtlton-St. Book No. Roakie, L; F. ........ 3.73 j Roll, Nicholas 4.87 Pacific 7824 Roane, WiWUie H; , 2.65 ( Rollins ins, Carroll : 45.1^ Mississippi Steamship Company 501 HIBERNIA BUDG^ N|W ORLEANS, LA. The following is a list of unclaim^ wages and Federal Old Age Benefit over-deductions now being psud by the Mississippi Steamship Com­ pany covering the period up to Decembear 31, 1946. Men due money should call or write the company office, 501 Hibernia Bldg., New Orleans, La. All claims should be addressed to Mr. Ellerbusch and include full name^ Social Security number, Z number, rating, date and place of birth and the address to which the money is to be sent. NOTICE! SlU HALLS SIU, A&G District ite SUP Notice To All SID Members Gt. Lakes District •;,p I" Canadian District �Pag« Sixteen [M ' ix THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, Maxch 26, 1948 \. Boston Hall In The Camera's Eye U l: P, % !• •L'V., VxThe man longeit on the beach has first crack at< the' jobs. Dispatcher Johnnie Lane calls the berths, and the. men who have registered throw in lor the jobs. That's democratic Rotary Shipping, and Taft and Hartley won't get feir. in breaking that down. Above. Brother Dave Duckley registers with the Dispatcher, the first step in preparing to ship out. On the second deck of the Boston Hall are situated the offices of the Agent and the Patrolmen. It is also the site for the Baggage Room. Picture above shows Mail and Baggageman Mike Buckley on the job, while Seafarer Frank Demasi checks his gear. ar Brother Curtis Bobbins gets first hand information about the shipping situation in the port of Boston. This board is a feature in all SlU Halls, a^d' gives the locations of all ships in the harbor. Patrolman Jerry Lichtman posts the board. ? ' The recreation hall in the Boston SIU headquarters'*is the gathering spot for men waiting Jnr a ririp. Here they can relax over a copy of the LOG or other reading matter, or else while imf9irfb0JSmmwithca«d8,,ciu^k9t8,otbiUifads. t ^ J A couple of the hoys make use of the books and ;jnaga< zines available to the membership. Technical books can be obtirined^.from. the Dispffcher'i \ .'irs , X.. ' , � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1939-1949 Description An account of the resource Volumes I-XI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource March 26, 1948 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. X, No. 13 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES FOURTH CITIES SERVICE APPEAL IS TURNES DOWN BY NAT'I LABOR BOARD MONTAUK MEN TO APPEAL SALVAGE PRIZE FACTS GIVE LIE TO MUTINY CHARGE SEAFARERS PETITIONS CUBA DISTILLING CO. FACTS OF CASE PROVE MUTINY CHARGES PHONY MONTAUK POINT CREW TO APPEAL SALVAGE AWRAD AS INADEQUATE SIU WINS INCREASES FOR NEW ORELEANS TUGBOATMEN PAINT DOES NOT MIX WITH COOKING, BAKING SKETCHES FROM A SOUTH AFRICAN RUN SHIPPING IN MOBILE HOLDS UP BUT BONEYARD PUTS MEN ON BEACH SHIP REARMING SEEN AS DISCIPLINING MOVE BALTIMORE BRANCH BURNS AT SHIP TRANSFERS BOOKMEN FIND NEW ORLEANS SHIPPING GOOD BOSTON MEMBERS SOLIDLY BEHIND A&G PROGRAMS PHILLY SHIPPING PRETTY FAIR; NEW HALL IS ALMOST COMPLETED SHIP REARMING SEEN AS DISCIPLINING PANAMA QUITS SHIPPING PARLEY NORFOLK SEAFARERS TELL THE BUREAUCRATS LAGUAIRA LAUNCH DOCK CALLED 'DEATH TRAP;' SEAFAREER KILLED IN FALL BOXER TURNED SEAFARER HAS NO REGRETS SHIPPING'SHOREGANG WORK,ORGANIZING KEEP GALVESTON BUSY WEATHER HELPS BEACHCOMBERS IN PUERTO RICO THINGS JUST FAIR IN SAVANNAH REFERENDUM VOTING GOES WELL IN FRISCO CITIES SERVICE IS TURNED DOWN BY LABOR BOARD Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 03/26/1949 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/af402f7bbbaf32c8a989b0a12b440887.PDF 5afde319617a60ee792547f510e9bad5 PDF Text Text Official Organ of the Atlantic and Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of North America VOL. X NEW YORK. N. Y.. FHTOAY. APRIL 2. 1948 No. 14 '.n THE NEW LOOK ON WALL STREET = Certification Of SIU In Cities Service RecommendedToNLRB t.-V- NEW YORK—Fighting' to the last ditch, but being beaten every step of the way, Cities Service Oil Company this week lost another round in the struggle to prevent the unlicensed personnel of the CS fleet from being represented by the union of their choice, the Seafarers International UiiioR. A "Report on Objections," submitted to the NatioHal Labor Relations Board by the Regional Direetcnr. of the Second Region, states that<t "It is the opinion of the under­ signed that the objections (filed by the company) do not raise substantial or material questions regarding the conduct affecting the results of the election," and recommends "that the objections be overruled and that the union be certified as the exclusive bar­ gaining agent for the unit found In the first strike on the New York Stoc c Exchange in its ISS-year history, close to by the Board to be appropriate." NEW YORK — The article nine hundred workers, members of the UFE. walked out of the Exchange and established about Captain Harry Manning, "From past experience," an­ picketlines around the building. They were joited by white-capped Seafarers, and the resulting nounced Director of Organization Skipper of the liper America, in picture is something that Wall Street will be a long lime forgetting—^if ever. the February 28 issue of the Lindsey "Williams, "we feel that Saturday Evening Post led the certification will be coming Masters, Mates and Pilots to sue through mighty soon. But the the Curtis Publishing Ccanpany, fight is not yet completely over David Dempsey • and Dan Herr, and men must remain on those authors of the article, and Cap­ tankere until after the next elec­ tain Manning himself. tion." The union is asking $508,86# This next election, to deter­ in damages from the four de­ mine whether or not a union fendants, and attorney Ben Ster­ NEW YORK—^The Wall Street fininciers, whose slogans are "The Public Be shop is to be established in the ling has filed its suit in the Su­ Damned," "Money Over Men," arid "Profit; Over Patriotism," this week have found fleet, isv one of the provisions of preme Court of New York the anti-labor Taft-Hartley law. County, New York. Serving ef that although they control a great portion of the nation s wealth, they can not con­ Any votes not cast in the elec­ the Gummonsos already has be­ trol or break the spirits of the men and wo nen who keep the wlieels turning in the tion will be counted against the gun. Stock and Curb Exchanges. These people, members of the United Financial Employes, Union. In making news of the law­ , Local 205, OEIU, AFL, are on strike, supported by the SIU and the SUP. Such sup­ The full text of the Report ap­ suit public. Captain Wilbam C. Ash, National Vice-President »f port was voted by the membership when it appeared that a strike in the Exchanges pears on page 14. •?the MM&P, declared: was imminent. "We have to find out once Aided and abetted by police and for all whether newspapers violence of such a brutal nature and periodicals are allowed to that hardened newspaper re­ print unsubstantiated stories porters who witnessed the fracas about labor organizations with . proVoked by the police in front impunity. Our suit, if and when of the Stock Exchange on Tuessuccessful, will establish the fact ' day morning were sickened, the WASHINGTON — The House antee that 50 per cent of • the of excess words, was "Get rid of that labor organizations are will­ Stock and Curb Exchange auing and able to fight for their •ftorities refuse fo bargain in of Representatives voted 165 to Marshall Plan cargoes be sent in them," and he's been doing his reputations." best to put his idea in practice good faith on the subject of 32 against transferring 200 U. S. ships flying the American flag. This question will have to be ever since, . Union security and- increased ships to the prospective Mai-shall DETAILED COMPLAINT settled by the joint action of the It is no secret that Douglas, wages, Plan nations. After identifying both the This refusal is in spite of the The thousands of Seafarers Senate and House and more of besides being Ambassador to the MM&P and the Curtis Publish­ the same kind of pres.sure may British, who would be the main fact that approximately 93 per­ who wrote letters and sent tele­ have to be brought. beneficiaries of the. transfens, is ing Company, publisher of the cent of the employes of both Ex­ grams to Washington can -claim The House Foreign Affairs one of the State Department's Saturday Evening Post, as legal­ changes voted for the union shop a huge share of the credit for Committee was bludgeoned into biggest wheels and main policy ly constituted corporations, the in National Labor Relations the House action which was detailed complaint identified Board elections held earlier this taken despite the Foreign Af-^ its origiijal position by open makers. Dempsey and Herr as the writ­ pressure from the State Depart­ Whether or not the State De­ year. fairs Committee's reconunenda- ment which holds a mysterious partment has abandoned its ef­ ers of the article and charged In a report on the police vio­ tion that the ship transfers be grudge again.st the U .S. Mer­ fort to scuttle the Merchant Ma­ that Manning himself had com­ lence, released by the American made. chant Marine. rine is not clear. ' At any rate, missioned them ^ "recompose, Civil Liberties Union, it was Since the Senate had pre­ The Department's chief hatchet Douglas has gone back to Lon­ edit and write the magazine ar­ chai'ged that, "little or hcT justifi­ viously voted against the trans­ man appears to have been U. S. don after three weeks in Wash­ ticle hereinafter referred to." cation can be found for the club fers, this part of the Mafshbll Ambassador • to London,- Lewis ington . The complaint then summar­ wielding tactics of the police. Plan legislation is as good ias on Douglas. Three years ago this Next week the L(X1 will print ized the history of the lAM&P The wild and reckless : use .of the books, unless the State De-: month, Douglas had an ah urticle the names of all Congressmen since 1887, showing how it had stick force to-.accomplish what partment tosses a new monkey in the Atlantic; Monthly entitled and . Senators who voted to sus­ improved the wages and condi-^ might vefy well have been done wrench into the machinery; "What Shall We Do with the tain seamen's interests so that tions of licensed seamen. It" had other measures been first However, the House has not Ships?" Seafarers will know whom to then charged that Manning "maadopted the Senate's semi^-guarHis .answer, stripped of a lot thank. (C&tttinued OH Pagff }) (Contitfked o» Poge 4) MM&P Sues Satevepost For Damages Seafarers Help Man Picketlines As UFCStrikes New York Exchanges Ban On Ship Transfers Is Voted By House; Fight Goes On For 50 Percent Shipping S' M • ••;»! i �PSpWf Page Two THE S E 10 :nir? • T. AprU 2, 1948 \ SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District AUiliated with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 PAUL HALL - Secretary-Treasurer 'Editorial Board J, p. SHULER : 15 •^'' LINDSEY WILLIAMS JOE ALGINA » • Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912, ' George K. Novick, Editor 267 " Whose Protectors? Last Tuesday's spectacle in front of the New York Stock Exchange, when New York police charged wildly into a group of men and women pickets indiscriminately beat all heads within swinging distance (two cops were beat by their own men) was a display of savagery that has brought forth a storm of indignation from all sec­ tions of the citizenry. Details of the nauseating incident and the protests that followed are covered elsewhere in the stories of the UFE strike. A situation which permits the so-called servants of the public to use unjustifiable brute force in beating down working men and women would naturally em­ barrass all decent-minded citizens, and raise in their minds the question as to whose "servants" the police actually are. ^ Good News Hospital Patients A h'xX. of welcome news for Seafarers came out of Washington this week. W>i It''--|r.,',\ On Tuesday, the House of Representatives,* in vot­ ing on the European Recovery Program (Marshall Plan) overruled its Foreign Affairs Committee and tossed out of the Bill a provision permitting the charter of 200 U. S. merchant vessels to nations participating in the program. When entering the lio^ital notify the delegates by post­ card, giving your name and ihe number of your ward. Staten Isdand Hospital Uen Now h The Marine Hos^k You can contact your Kospital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital, at the follow* vn§ times: Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 5th and 6th floors.) Thursday 1:30 to 3:30 p.m, (on 3rd and 4th floors.) . Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) On this particular provision, the House has thus followed the steps taken sesveral weeks ago by the Senate These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, iii form.ulating its version of the ERP bill. as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging heavily on their hands. Do what you can tb cheer them up by But the House failed to take one step which the Sen­ writing to them. I ate did, and one which is of especial significance insofar E. E. RICHIE HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND -a? American seamen and shipping are concerned. The L. McNEIL Senate's Bill calls for at least 50 per cent of the relief F. FONDULA L. C. BROWN E. BERWALD H. ALLEN cargoes to be carried in American bottoms. E. BOWERS L. ANDERSON H. MCDONALD A. JUZANG P. FRANKMANIS R. KING Committees from both legislative branches will now J.-T. MILLS R. J. GARDNER A. BONTI confer to shape up a bill to be presented fpr final vote S. HEIDUCKI J. P. LOMAX R. LORD on the floor of the House and Senate. O. J. GUILLOTTE E. OLSEN 4 4 4 G. W. HATCHETT J. McNEELY BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. On the whole, then, the picture is far brighter than G. BISCHOFF 4 4 4. L. R. FISKE • i| it was at this time last week. The changeover is due to M. CASTRO .4' 4 I SAVANNAH MARINE HOSP. LUIS GOMZAEJ J. T. MOORE the sound pressure, a considerable portion of which was J. SHEMET C. B. VEKEW L. A. DEWITT exerted by the Seafarers International Union, in behalf P. LOPEZ H. G. BROWN J. L. SWINDLE F. NERING JAMES SHIPLEY of American seamen. F. LORENTSEN T. J. SCHUTZ JOE SHIMA J. L." WATERS The SIU made it crystal clear to the lawmakers that C. DESOUSA GEORGE D. OLIVE A. B. BRYAN E. JORMSTED the State Department, which alone was behind the move M. ROSENBERG E. WARREN (GL) R. FLOYD R. B. FULLER to charter the ships, was attempting to scuttle the Am­ J. PIETRZAK A. C. PARKER JAMES G. FOUTS erican merchant marine and precipitate wide unemploy­ J. .J. HANLEY E. VENSON (SUP) LEO J. STEPHENSON ment on the waterfront. A. J. BULLARD J. S. MINESES - V T. A. CARROLL "A. C. RODRIGUES C. NANGLE D. HERON XSSif The good news does not mean that the big job is R. J. STROM G. M. HAMMOCK H. BO(ME oyer, however. Committees now conferring on the com­ J. H. MURRAY ,' 4> -4 T. E. LEE J. DOWNIE . BRIGHTON MARINE HOSP. promise bill must include the Senate's provision for the W. W. DeHAVEN J...4WICHARTZ W. CAREY transportation of 50 per cent of the goods by American M. ELSAYED e. H. HAGA -4. 4. 3» '{LEIE shijps; I MOBILE HOSPITAL '4 "4 4 E. DELLAMANO . SAN FRANCISCO HOSPITAL • i'l R. HARRISON - , Otherwise, the lawmakers will be putting American, G. A; WILLIAMS IBRLING MELLE w. FEENEY,. . , seamen and shipping in a position wherein they cannot M. C. CORDOVA J; HC®0 H. FAZAKERLEY \ compete with foreign operators, whose working condi-i R. A. FAUBER H. WATSON R, CASAWNQUVO H. B. WILLIAMS tions and wages are 20 years behlrid the American stan­ T. J, LAYTON A.- A:BMiTa KLENOWICZ J ELM^R HALLMAN dard. T. RBtSON • L. E. McC • .xip. •; ' �Friday, April 2. 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Three Seafarers, Clerks Ring Stock, Curb Marts Neither Swinging Clubs Nor Spring Showers Affect Enthusiasm Of Picketers A peaceful place was the entrance to the Stock Exchange when the above picture was taken, but police brutality turned the spot Into a virtual butcher-shop when heads and bodies of pickets were clubbed by police in their seal to protect the interests of the Wall Street money men. However, neither the sadism of the cops nor the near-record April showers could keep the financial workers and their SIU-SUP supporters off the picketlines. With the iron gates of historic THnity Church in the foreground, tlus picture shews the picketline in front of the Curb Exchange. Lines held firmly, and the pickets chanting "scab" , ^d little to help the feelings of the people who scurried through the picketlines. Word of addi­ tional reinforcements from other unions, on th3 line and financially, bolstered the spirit of the picketers—«ad left the^ scabs feeling kind of sick. Attempts by some irresponsible (Continued from Page I) newspapers to picture the action tried was vicious and uncalled as communist-inspired fell apart for." in the light of the anti-com­ EMPLOYERS' MAN munist record of the UFE and An interesting sidelight on the the SIU-SUP. Another news­ attitude of the police is that paper charged that the volimteer Police Commissioner Wallander pickets from the Seafarers were appointed an Inspector who is "hired goons" ~ who were being known to have anti-labor sym­ paid for picketing, but this libel pathies, and who has broken up was corrected after the Union picketlines by force in the past, demanded a retraction. to "investigate" the charges made On the picketlines, where UFE against the cops who took part and SIU-SUP brothers marched n the clubbing on the Stock Ex- side by side, morale continued nt ;hange picketline. AFL President William Green has complimented the SIU and the SUP on the militant support extended to the UFE. His tele­ 1. Wage increases of $9.00 gram approving Union action fol­ for all earning less than lows: $40d)0 per week, and $15dH) 'T commend you upon devoted for all those earning more. way in which you have extended 2. The union shop, which help and support to members of approximately 93 percent of office workers union employed in the employes of both Ex­ New York Stock Exchange who changes voted for. are on strike. No one can ade­ 3. A contract provi^on quately appraise value of service that will exempt Exchange you are rendering these workers employes from handling the who are on strike. I urge you business of any brokerage continue your efforts to help house where the employes them and to extend to them a are on strike fuU measure of support in heroic fight in which they are engaged." High point of the week was a high peak. Even the rain, reached on Friday, when many which poured from the skies on local AFL unions staged a mass Thursday, and the police, who demonstration in front of the harried the peaceful pickets, Stock Exchange. In addition, failed to mar the spirits of the these same unions, in company marchers. with many other labor organiza­ On the opening day of the tions and pro-labor groups, sent strike, Monday, March 29, picketmessages to the city authorities lines were established around protesting police violence. the Stock and Curb Exchanges. For this reason, the UFE These were extended, on Wed­ Strike Committee, on April 1 nesday, to include two large called upon the Securities Ex­ buildings housing many broker­ change Commission to close age firrhs which had been fur­ down the Stock and Curb Ex­ nishing scab labor to the struck changes. Exchanges. INTEREST MOUNTS Members of the UFE, heart­ Interest in the strike and the ened by the militant support of strikers mounted, especially after the SIU-SUP, are resolved to the "Storm Trooper" exhibition keep their lines, firm imtil they of the police on Tuesday. Many have the victory they know is unions offered help, in men, rightfully theirs. Mighty WaU money and food, and prominent Street, which has ridden rough­ civic leaders took 4he initiative shod over opposition in the past, in forming committees to aid the has at last met worthy and mili­ tant foes. cause of the strikers. Strike Issues Female UFE memben add a bit of cheese-cake to the picketline on one side of the Exchange. On aU lines the UFE. SIU. and SUP marched together in fraternal cooperation -'Si •'-'3 •I 1 �THE S E At A R tRSLO G TxUmj. llpdlX tiHS -'-v;:,vll mm ttHIIIK,, Htm m Si^ Dn AMclan fiim As Trade Grows Stimulated by an increase in the number of U, S. ships on, the African routes, trade be­ tween the U. S. and Africa has been growing mightily in recent QUESTION: What is your opinion of the revision of the port rule in Boston from two years. calls daily, as was formerly practiced, to shipping every hour on the liour starting at 10 In 1939 there were only 25 A.M.? (Question asked in the Boston Hall.) U.S. vessels hitting African t \. • ports regularly, but now there JOE CHARETT. Steward: JOHN RUBERY. Bosun: iiilliiiiiiiii are 45 and the number of sail­ In my opinion the change of ings actually has tripled. The system of shipping every liour on the hour, as passed by the shipping rules in the Pert Important'to SIU members is Ihe membership here at the last of Boston from two calls a day the fact that the Robin Line, op­ ineeting, is marked proof of the to shipping on the hour is for. erating from Atlantic Coast ports, ^owth of our Union. It shows a the best interest of the member the Mississippi Shipping Com­ definite awareness of problems ship. Here, more so than any pany, operating from the Gulf, which face the membership and place on the Etuit Coast, the play important roles in this a desire to eliminate any knots time of being shipped is Im­ African commerce. which develop. The change gives portant. I know by experimce Significant is the fact that the a man ample time to get his in the past that, due to the wide African trade is one in which the gear together before turning to, area this port covers, a late af­ volume of U.S. imports is and 'itliminates the shipping of ternoon call makes it impossible greater than exports. From nonxnen at 5 P.M. who could be for men to have a physical and industrial Africa come many shipped at an earlier hour. In collect pay for reporting- aboard ba'sic raw products vitally neces­ the final analysis, the present ship the same day. This move sary to American industry and system makes grabbing a ship means mere dough in the pockets every day living. much easier and means starting of the membership here in Bos­ From the Gold Coast comes the payment of the green stuff ton. lhat much sooner. cocoa. From §outh and East Africa come chrome, managaCALVIN NICKERSON. QM: LARRY WHITE. FOW: nese, wool, copper, tin and hides. Having never shipped from I was certainly surprised and From East African ports come pleased when I heard of the ac­ any other port than Boston since ' pyrethrum flowers, spices, corun­ tion changing the shipping rules joining ffie SIU. I am entirely dum, sisal, vanilla, clove oil, in the port of Boston. The for­ unaware of rules in other ports mica, graphite and other prod­ mer system was always a sore concerning shipping, but it has ucts. Prom West Africa, the spot in the structure of the ships bring back lumber, ivory, always been my opinion that the Union in this port. This revi­ rubber, gums, fibers and coconut present system would make for sion is in the interest of the products. more efficient dispatching. It membership and has my 100 eliminates the possibility of ships percent endorsement. As long as In return, a large variety of leaving shorthanded and assisfi the Union keeps its eyes open American industrial products the Union in the protection of and makes adjustments where finds the way to African coun­ the jobs. I am all foiv this set­ needed, it will make for greater tries. up and any other changes made strength in our ranks. Now a One problem of the African with the view to tightening up Seafarer can take a job any trade is the shortage Of pas­ SIU structure. 1 am sure of our time during the day. dnd will senger capacity. At present, Union's stability when 1 see the not have to worry about run­ there are only a few 12-passenger ' ease with which it drops out­ ning around like a mad man at freighters. However, the Amer­ moded practices and streamlines the last minute to get things ican Merchant Marine Institute its procedures. squared away. reports, without mentioning spe­ cific lines, that two C-3's are to be converted to 61-passenger capacity and placed on an Afri­ can run and that two 8,000-ton liners with a 300-passenger ca­ pacity are contemplated. Come and see for yourself, the United Financial Employes asked in a iele^am to Senator Taft who is the principal author By JOSEPH VOLPIAN of the Taft-Hartley Act and is supposed to know all the Special Service Representative answers to labor-management relations. On March 17, President Tru­ In the meantime, all hands UFE. Local 205, complying strictly with the Taft-H§rtley man appeared before a joint ses­ should remember that seamen Act. won smashiiig 9 to 1 victories in union shop election at sion of Congress and recom­ who who served aboard Amer­ the New York Stock and Curb Exchanges. That was in the (Continued from Page 1) mended passage of a bill setting ican vessels between May 1, winter. Since then the two exchanges have arrogantly refused liciously contrived, conspired up a military draft and universal 1940 and Jufy '25, 1947 for a to bargain on the union shop issue. and planned with the other de­ continuous period of at least one military training. The complete text of the UFE's telegram, signed by Presi­ fendants herein" to have the The following day, letters be­ year, 75 percent of which was article written and published for dent Keefe of Local 205, follows: seatime, are still eligbile for a gan coming into the Union with the purpose of "defaming" the Certificate of Substantial Con­ all sorts of questions as to the "Senator Robert A, Taft plantiff, namely the MM&P. status of seamen under the pro­ tinuous Service. "Senate Office Building Later the complaint said that posed draft. Samples of the This certificate may be used as the MM&P enjoyed a reputation "Washington, D. C. questions received are: evidence of service, and may for patriotism and democracy un­ Can they draft seamen? How come in handy if the proposed "The United Fixmncial Employes. Local 205, Office Em­ til the article on Manning ap­ about married men? What is draft law excludes merchant sea­ ployes International Union, AEL, in compliance with the peared. The complaint declared, the status of men who served in men who saw service in the provisions of the Ldwr-Monagement Relations Act (Taft- that the anti-labor material in the merchant marine in the last recent hostilities. the article was aimed "at plain­ war? What about men over 26 Hartley), entered into a union shop election in the New York tiff only and against no other HANDY TICKET years of age? Stock and Curb Exchanges. The Stoclc~~Exchange employes union." It also charged that the No draft law has been enacted. These certificates may be pro­ voted 92 per cent for a union shop, and the Curb Exdhange article accused the MM&P dt Secretary of Defense Forrestal cured by writing to: Seamen's Wartime Service, Benefits IJnit, employes voted for the union shop by en even greater holding its members in "econ­ called for conscription of unmar­ ried men between the ages of Marine Persoimel Section, U. S. margin, 94 per cent. Management of both exchanges have omic servitude" and of operat­ ing for "politically red," mean­ 19 and 25 who have not served Maritime Commission, Washing­ refused even to discuss this p^nt, which has been, so over­ ing communistic, purposes. previously in the armed forces, ton 25, D. C. whelmingly endor^ by the workers themselves. This has The complaint found the very it was pointed out that 348,000 You will then receive an ap­ forced our organisation into'a strike. title of the Saturday Evening : additional men are required to plication blank, which is to be Post article, "The Captain They bring the armed forces up to au­ filled out and returned with dis­ "What happens now? Couldn't Blow Down," highly of­ thorized peacetime standards. charges or other documentary^ fensive. "We suggest that you come to New York to see for your­ There are approximately 3,000,- proof by registered mail. Photo-; 000 men who are in the category stats are acceptable. All will be self what happens when an honest uxiion votes overwhehningly Have YOU Voted? -recommended for the draft pool. returned to you . for the union sbop and managmnent absolutely turns Niunibs If, and when, a draft law, we Men who are on the beach in down. Voting «n dhe four AftG personally guarantee that it will New York can get their certifiRoferendunu ends on April "M. David Keefe, for the Strike Committee, Local 205, be brought to everyone's atten­ eates of service at the Maritime' lOifa, Have YOU cast <your 11 tion. • You won't be able to es- Commission offices in 45 Broad-, OEIU, AFL." ;baUot lo make the ^Uitkin Tvay, room ?,?4, even huMTO strong and • No Army Draft Yet—But Get What Now? UFE Asks Taft Certificate From Last War dard. MM&P Sues Post For Oofafflation �April 2. I9M T RE S EAV A REES L O G Page Five ShifHiing Sliiws> In Port Mobile, Change Seen ^ Next Week By CAL. TANMEH ^ MOBILE* — Shipping ia tiie- ons in the next; seven days, plus port of Mobile for the. past week two ships in. transit ftom other was slow, with but four ships ports, which, wilt: teke a replace­ jpaying off and four signing on. ment or two. The records show but 62 book­ The Patrolmen contectedf three men and 47 permits put aboard ships- in transit last week and. ships— not quite what could be squared away a. few minor dis­ called a good week.* ." putes; They were the Yaka, . Some of them have been op- Defense Society in a letter to By JOE ALGDfA Fairport,. Waterman,, and Hie . The ships paying off here this 'erating along the lines, while President Truman—so stated the Steel: Scientist, Isthmian. week were the Governor Sparks NEW YORK — -What with aU others are doubling up on the article—calls for the transfer of and Antinoua of Waterman and AFTE& 'BM ALL the activity around the . New contacting, paying off and sign­ the merchant marine to the con­ the Alcoa Pointer. The fourth York Hall with the SIU support­ ing on of ships. The organr^g drive of the trol of the Navy as a defense was the Dolgado, an SUP Lib­ ing the UFE strike, it is a little Marine ADied Workers is going No one is being neglected due measure. erty, which is scheduled to lay­ difficult to sit down and bang ahead in good shape. They in­ to the strike so don't worry ' In the statement they said, over for awhile. tend to organize everything in iout a story of the happenings in . The payoffs were tmusually the harbor that floats or has the shipping end of things, but about a Patrolman, he'll make "The U.S. Government should-be your ship. in a position at all times to be clean on the ships. We had a anything to do with the marine here goes anyWay. little disputed overtime on the work — towboats, barges, shore During the past week business The men out of the. picketlines unhampered by union troubles or difficulties. The only way it Sparks, but it was all squared and shipping kept a good pace here have done a wonderful job can be accomplished with the away to the crew's satisfaction. during the past week and have ;with jobs in. good supply for merchant marine is to place it It seems that the Engineers Deck and Engine- men. Rated made all the stories of the SIU under the control of the Navy or wanted to wait a month or two men in the Black Gang have ability on the picketlines come the Secretai-y of- Defense." to check the overtime with the their choice as to ship and run. home to the moneyed boys of delegates, but after the disputes Pretty sentiments from people Stewards Department men and Wall Street. were settled in our favor they having only the nation's welfare unrated men in other depart­ ON PARADE came to understand th|it settling at heart. The fact that ship­ ments still find it necessary to up quickly is the wisest way. During our past actions we've builders wouldn't build ships for Wait a while for a ship. The Antinous of Waterman been hidden away down around the war without getting a big Reason for the better than came in, paid off clean and rethe piei's, but this time we're slice of profits, and the fact that average shipping is the good shipped for Italy, Greece and the operators wouldn't take the number of ships hitting port this Turkey. On the Pointer, the ships unless they had guaran­ week. We welcomed a lot of payoff was extra clean, in fact; tees that they would not lose ships in, and*; most of them the Skipper gave the crew'* a anything was not even considwound up. in quick, style with, letter stating it was a pleasure to •ered by these people so inter-clean payoffs. have sailed with such a good ested in national defense. crew. He even asked the whole Isthmians Steel Surveyor, They made no mention of crew to make another trip. gangs> shifting ciews, riggers, Bucyrus Victory, Steel Fabricator transferring the profits in ship^A GOOD ONE scalers, anything andi everything and Trinity Vietory hit port for ping from the hands of the ship­ clean payoffs, along with several wilt be organized. owners. Oh no! Just dump the The SUP ship was another others. Most of them had minor No unorganized ships have hit unions by putting all the men, good payoff, with PhiUip Munsbeefs which were cleaned up port in the last couple of woeks, into Naval uniforms and we're sen of the SUP coming over from but that doesn't: keep the mem­ at the payoff. all set for anything. New Orleans to handle her. The four signs-ons this week bership from maintaining a keen UBFED AGAIN The outfit itself, the American were the Pennant and Pilgrim, interest in the drive in Cities Defense "Society has a phony The Trinity had a beef where­ All men here are Alcoa, and the Gateway City and Service. odor. Just who is behind it and eagerly waiting for the time- they in a FWT had been demoted to right up front here in the finan­ why would be very interesting; Antinous, Waterman^ On the Pilgrim the biggest can sail these ships with an Wiper during the voyage. The cial center of the world for all to know. Chances are that it is reason was a petty one and the ;to see. beef was the sldpchest. Seems SlU contracts. one of these outfits through |maii was paid off with FWT pay. A lot of Lakes men here on the Skipper had about $1200 A little blurb iiT the paper the which the big boys in the gov­ worth of stuff^hat the Patrolmen the beach have reversed course The Patrolmen also had a other day which didn't get any ernment make their sentimentsfelt .were not fit for the crew. and) are headed for the Great couple of logs lifted, but a hand­ more than two inches of space, known without having to speak The gear had been bought in Lakes to aid in the organizing ful: of legitimate ones stuck. The told a very interesting story. in an official capacity. Patrolmen made no attempt to Most big stories start small like Canada, and, after the Patrolmen drive now going on. We've taken on a lot of phony They are badly needed there, battle for bum beefs where men this and then snowball to the talked to the company, they took outfits during the past, including the old stuff off and put some and have a big job' to do. The had taken time off and had been front page. This one, too, will SIU is working in all branches penalized for it. first class stuff aboard. , be front page news if and when the bureaucrats of the WSB— Shipping looks slow for the of maritime and it's through the these guys will get our attention, On the Trinity some of the it comes. hext week. We will probably cooperation of all. members that crewmen had taken food from too, if they want a tussle. An outfit called the American have four payoffs and two sign- we have been so successful. the ship for sale ashore. The crew threw the book at them and handed out king-sized fines for their chiseling. It was no joke to them that the guys had walked off with their stores, and they made the By WILLIAM (Curly) RENT2: guilty guys know it. A crew By WALTER SIEKMANN will usually forgive guys for get­ BALTIMORE — Shipping here farers' way of doing things. Goodi To get back to more serious ting gassed up and raising hell, BOSTON — It's still pretty luck to him. and less pleasant matters, that maybe even for taking off for a stayed tough again this week. quiet here so far as shipping About the biggest thing tpWe paid off and signed on a goes, but we had a touch of bill to smash the Hiring Hall is couple of hours, but there is no most of the boys here is the or­ still kicking around in the Mass- reason to expect sympathy from small assortment of Bull, Ore, ganizing drive. We're hitting spring. For a few days we achusetts legislature. Right now them when stores are removed Calmar, Robin and Isthmian ves­ those tankers, and we're' after didn't even have an. east wind to it is in a committee of the State from the ship.- These guys got sels—but things Avere slow, and those two Cuba Distilling Com­ cut us to the bone, and in Boston House of Representatives. only what they deserved. look as if they might continue pany ships, the SS CatahoulSi that means something. Now that the SIU here in New TOUGH BILL that way for the immediate fu­ and the SS Carrabulle. That's We did pay off the SS Hood The biU, No. 1745 in the legis­ York is supporting the UFE out tile outfit we had before the war River, Pacific Tankers, up in lature, has a long way to go be­ on the picketlines aroimd the ture. that we have to go get again. Portland, Maine, and squared fore being entered on the Massa­ two exchanges, the Patrolmen There weren't any beefs that Another thing the boys are what beefs there were. None of chusetts', books as the law of the are busier than ever. amounted to anything, although talking about is the four resolu­ them was serious. state, but labor is losing no time there were plenty of small beefs tions. From what we hear we A very pleasant occasion was in fighting for its defeat. that we settled right at the pa.y- think most of the boys ai-e in provided when the Simmons Vic­ If its backers get enough sig­ offs and sign-ons. ' Some of them favor of those two assessments tory touched jiere in transit. She natures on a paper asking for its concerned repair lists and these and those two changes' in the was named for Simmons College, passage, it can be placed on a No. SIU Crew is to pay off are being taken care of without Shipping Rules. The two 10-dola women's college here and when state-wide referendum ballot. any ship until the crew's any trouble. lar assessments will give us the she berthed the whole student About that time, the finky news­ quarters and equipment are strength to go up against the As usual these days, our big­ body—or most of them—came papers publishers will start beat­ as clean as any Seafarer likes powerful forces all labor is going down to see how their namesake ing the drum and the battle will to find a"^ ship when he first gest problem in this port is keep­ to face this year. ing the Isthmians squared aw.ay. looked. be on. When the fight comes goes aboard. Patrolmen have However, those ships are gradu­ The men in the Baltimore Hos-* Well, the Simmons Vic looked the SIU will be in the thick of been instructed that the ally shaping up. pital are getting along fine and good and the girls looked pretty. it, as usual. crew's quarters must be ab­ all of them hope to be out and In this connection, we'd like to Everybody made friends and had Some of the boys came back solutely clean before a pay­ Shipping soon. point out, the bang-up. job that a fine time. In fact, we're won­ home the other day. They off will be allowed. Please dering when the Union is- going were the ones we sent to crew cooperate with your offidals Dutchy Moore is doing on the SS In addition, the weather is get­ to crew up the Vassar Vic, the the SS Steel Apprentice a while in carrying out this member­ Steel Scientist. He is really get­ ting warmer here and some of ting the. men on that ship who the boys are breaking out in , Smith Vie, the Goucher Vic and ago. They paid off in New Or­ ship order. don't have-too much SIU experi­ spring clothes. Hope they're not the Bryn Mawr Vic. Bring 'em leans but the majority headed ence to. understand the Sea- rushing the season. |ri^ht back for Boston. • mt, the boysc 4y;: There's Plenty Of Spring Weather But Few Ms In Port Baltimore Boston Shipping On Bulet SIdo; Labor To Fght Hiring Rati Ban Notice To Crews J -.v.;. " .J Lii ..i'' • '4- .iiA �'#«••-;- THE SEAFARERS LOC Page Six FHdar. AprU 2, 1948 i; •P'- 'V:" SS STEEL CHEMIST FAR FROM HOME Grundy Men Find That Missing Ship Doesn't Pay wt By CHARLES STARLING X• ' •'r ,u m B -f t . : ^ '^- ' if if _ i p. HW a-ff'j-v \^ r • • Philadelphia Has Shortage Of Rated Men -K The SS Steel Chemist, Isthmian (above), discharges cargo in an un-named port in India. Crewmembers (below) with no work to do ani no place to go, take it easy. HOT WATJER By LLOYD GARDNER PHILADELPHIA — This has been a busy week for the Qua­ ker City port with three payoffs and several ships in transit keep­ ing us on the jump. This week's improved shipping has just about cleaned the Philly beach of ra­ ted men. Next week, we are pleased to announce, we expect a shortage of rated men, what with the Hawser Eye of Alcoa and two Waterman ships expected here. This is an invitation to rated men in nearby ports to come to Philly for a quick ship. • The jobs will be plentiful and the runs first rate. Two of this week's payoffs, the| By STEVE CARDULLO Casa Grande, Pacific Tankers; O'Neil, John B. Krewson and R. and the Capo Mohican, paid off L. Trumbull are a few of those SAN FRANCISCO — Among in good style, but we hit a snag who have served. the A&G ships to hit this port on the Montebello Hills, another One AB came in to complain on payoffs or in transit were Pacific Tankers ship. that he had been put off an the Minnott, the Bessemer Vic­ SUP ship in Seattle. He had tory, the Penmar, the BeaureTHE AXE FELL joined her in Baltimore and said XI!-• u x _x X, sard, the San Angelo Victory, the they pulled West Coast rules on When the ship hit Port the, Columbia Victory, The Rider Captam and Mate fired all of toe vj^,tory, the Massmar, the Colton ihim, since he hsfd been aboard 30 days. Delegates for union activity. That ^^e Fairland. This man and several "other started toe ball rolling. The Mate This list is not complete, a A&G men who were present and SMpper then called in the ^^ich gives you an idea agreed that lots of men didn't Coast Guard and slapped charges how shipping is on the Baragainst two of the men. We dis­ bary Coast. It bears out what want to take SUP-contracted posed of this In a hurry, how­ we've been saying for several ships out of East Coast ports be­ cause of these rules. ever. weeks, that rated men can al­ However, as we made clear, After a few hours in the Coast ways get out of this port. nobody has a real beef—at least Guard office we managed to Every crew that touches here have all chaiges thrown out for is urged to come in and vote. not right now. Shipping is good for rated men and the West lack of evidence. However they don't need too Coast headquarters is prepared The crew by this time felt much urging, once they discover to handle anything that comes they had taken enough abuse that they can vole on the West along. and refused to sail until the Coast. One extra smooth payoff was Mate was removed. To this the SQUARED BEEFS the Walter Colton, Waterman. company agreed and the Mate So far as the beefs we've had She had a good bunch below and was hauled off. are concerned, we've settled all topside. This was the first ship So, as things now stand, the of them satisfactorily. Some we to pay off on this coast under the ^p is here, the crew is wait- squared here and some we fixed new contract. ing for a new Mate, and the away as San Diego and Ship's Delegate C. S. Eldringsituation is well in hand. Next Seattle. hoff of the Columbia Victory trip, the crew tells me, i.\t go­ We have had good balloting came in to vote and attend an ing to be different. \ committees here. At various educational class for bookmen. That's the way things shape times D. W. .Coproy, ^rancis P. With him were J. - Mcljeod, L. np in Philly this week. anagan, Cilude J^U, Pete Bailey, J. Reilly; T.;. Dwyef, M. Rated Men Get Good Deal In San Frantisto i': IT 'V • i SAVANNAH—There is a story ; abou! the payoff of the SS Felix Grundy, South Atlantic, as we predicted last week there would be. The Grundy called at Jack­ sonville to drop off some of her cargo. As it was Friday, some of -the crew just boarded a bus and came over to Savannah. Their madcap idea was that they would meet the ship here. ' The Grundy did not reach Sa­ vannah until Monday morning, but when she arrived there was a bit of confusion as- anybody • could have guessed. In order to get a full Deck De-. paitment, the Grundy Skipper had to transfer a Wiper and pay him overtime for \t^orking on Deck. Howeverf the men who missed ' the ship had to pay $50 fines. The point is that everybody knows that performances like this only give the SIU a bad name. We're lucky that these things don't happen very often, and we're dead right when we crack down hard on men who have so little* regard for their Union responsibilities. J. Delaney, G. A. Wolf, R. B. Waters and R. F. Care. They all promised to held weekly classes for permits when they went out. We always have a goodly crowd of members spinning yarns to pass the time between shipping calls. Here's a gag which won a nickel cigar for the narrator: A man was complaining about his tight shoes. In fact, he com­ plained for several weeks run­ ning. Finally somebody asked why he wore shoes too small for him, why he didn't get some new ones that fitted his feet. "Look," the man said, "my wife went home to her mother, my daughter eloped with a bum, somebody stole my car which wasn't insured and I lost my business. The only fun I get out of life is when I get home at night—and take off my shoes." There have been quite a few of'' the boys around. Among them have been one-eye Pete Di Pietro and Rufus Breeden. Rufus is having the LOG sent to his wife in Austrlia. Pete hit town to meet his girl and get married. We had the SS Frank E. Spen­ cer in Charleston. We paid her off and signed her on, and she sailed—with a load of coal—all in a single day. We settled every beef aboard, her except one and that one is stUl outstanding as we write. It was a hot water beef. The crew claimed they had no hot water for five whole days, and then things got pretty mixed up be- cause the topside couldn't agree. The Chief Engineer insisted there was no time during which anybody was without hot water for 12 hours. The Skipper, however, had a different story. He said that on the day the complaint was called to his attention he tried his own shower and found that he had hot water, but that when he tried the crew's showers he found none at all. The First Assistant countered by claiming that two of the crew's showers had hot water, only the third being without. The Chief Engineer then chirned in with a statement that there was no way that one shower could have hot water unless every shower had it. APPRECIATION "Well, we are still talking with the company and when we square things we'll let every­ body know. Here's a note from one of • the Spencer crew who would like to see it in the LOG: "I, Charles W. Evans, entered the ship's hospital on March 13 and stayed there until March 22. Captain Andrew Grogard faith­ fully attended me all through my sickness, which was pneu­ monia. "To Captain Andy, because of his untiring , attention which re­ quired that he be up at all hours of the day and night, I owe my health and well-being. He showr ed great foresight by having an adequate supply of penicilin aboard." The rest of the boys put it this way: -^ "We the crew wish to express our appreciation to a godd Joe." �Friday, ApiU 2. 1948 -THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Seven Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings In Briefi SAN JUAN—Chairman; S. Colls, 21085; Recording Secretary, John Lincoln, 35046. (Special meeting). Purpose of meeting Was to dis­ cuss ILA beef which involves SIU ship SS Francis. Motion by J. Groener that we hear all sides of beef before discussion—car­ ried, Explanation that ILA was picketing ship to prevent loading of cargo by scabs. Motion by Rudy Kienast that SIU refuse to cross ILA picket line as long as scab labor is used—carried un­ animously. Motion by J. Lin­ coln that the ship's delegate in­ form the officers that SIU crew Will not sail with any officers responsible for the working of the scab cargo—carried. A&G Shipping From Marth 10 To Manh 24 PORT Boston New York ...^. Philadelphia Baltimwe Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile ...... New Orleans Galveston San Juan GRAND TOTAL REG. D£CK , 70 200 11 243 ....... 148 51 35 80 204 112 15 1,169 REG. ENG. 38 205 30 143 69 43 33 86 137 76 10 870 REG. STWDS. ^8 186 19 115 40 24 21 68 151 59 7 718 TOTAL REG. SHIPPED DECK 136 591 60 501 257 118 89 234 492 247 32 2,757 43 ^07 24 213 89 46 16 102 161 60 16 977 SHIPPED SHIPPED ENG. STWDS. 23 239 34 119 65 44 26 110 94 56 9 819 28 155 33 94 37 29 11 78 139 30 , 8 642 TOTAL SHIPPED 94 601 91 426 191 119 53 290 394 146 33 2,438 NOTE: -A&G men shipping on the West Coast are not included in this report. 4. a> t SAN JUAN—Chairman, S. CoUs, 21085; Recording Secretary, W. Fontan, 100842; Reading Clerk, R. J. Morgan, 10670. Minutes of previous meetings and those of other branches ex­ cept Galveston accepted. Discussiorx on Galveston recommenda­ tion that San Juan Hall be closed. Most of those who- spoke felt the Union needed represen­ tation for the 15 ships Which hit work is being performed by union help and that all expendi­ tures are being made in strict ac­ cordance with the Constitution. Brother Michelet reported on the progress of construction. 4 4> 4 GALVESTON — Chairman Keith Alsop, 7311; Recording Secre­ tary, Gordon Ellis, 1478 (SUP); Reading Clerk, C. M. Tannehill. Minutes of other branch meet­ ings read and accepted, except for vote to non-concur with part of Philadelphia proceedings • per­ taining to men registering in one rating and to non-concur with Puerto Rico's new business. Com­ munications received from Sena­ tors Sparkman and Stennis acknowledging wire urging sup­ port of Brewster amendment to Marshall Plan. Balloting com­ mittee announced that 66 votes have been cast in this port in the current referendum. •J4 4 4 MOBILE — Chairman Charles Kimball; Recording Secretary, James (Blackie) Carroll; Read­ ing Clerk, H. J. Fischer. Motions carried to non-concur with: 1) portion of Galveston minutes recommending closing of San Juan Hall; 2) Philadelphia motion recommending registering voted on individually. Conunit- of other branches read and ac­ accepted. Motion carried to tee's recommendations accepted. cepted with following exceptions: ask former Boston' Port Agent, Voted that no member be al­ To non-concur with motion in if he received pay during the lowed to retire during expected Boston minutes made by former 1946 General Strike, since he Boston Agent, accusing former made the statement that former UFE beef. Secretary-Tpeasurer of paying Secretary-Treasurer paid officials 4" it 3^ BOSTON — Chairman Jerry officials during 1946 General during that period, when the Lichtman; 3336 (SUP); Re­ Strike; and to non-concur with union salary payroll was sus­ cording Secretary Duke Liv­ Philadelphia motion in regard to pended. Under good and welfare ingston, I02Q52; Reading Clerk, members registering in all rat­ several members took the deck ings. Quarterly Finance Com­ and blew their tops regarding John Lane, 5714. Minutes of all branches read mittee's report read and ac­ the cleanliness of the hall. and accepted, with exception of cepted. Port Agent reported 4 t i TAMPA — Chairman C. Sim­ Galveston motion to close the mons, 368; Recording Secretary, San Juan Hall. The meeting re­ R. H. Hall. 26060; Reading ferred this to Headquarters Clerk. W. A. Driver, 147. Secretary-Treasurer for a survey Minutes of previous branch and full report on the situation meetings read and accepted. Un­ in Port San Juan for member­ ship. Secretary-Treasurer's bi- branch in good shape but few- der new business Agent was in­ the port and that the San Juan weelily report accepted in en­ payoffs, with shipping poor. structed to buy radio for use of Branch did not appear self-suffi­ tirety. Agent reported port busi­ Membership and CIO Shipyard membership in branch hall; also, cient became most men pay their ness running smoothly; he Workers are sending in telegrams 50 chairs to provide much-needed dues in U. S. ports. Balloting worked with membership com­ protesting Marshall Plan Ship additional seating facilities now and shipping in all ratings, and committee reported that 86 men mittee in winding up purchases transferral. Under new business that we are holding regular 3) former Boston Agent's state­ have voted in the referendum to of gear for hall.- Also visited motion carried instructing Agent meetings. Headquarters report ment in Boston meeting in which date. New business: Agent took Marine Hospital and found- SIU to send wreath to funeral of and Secretary-Treasurer's finan­ he alleged that officials had been floor and pointed out that one men there doing well. Shipping Brother Evan Fremstad, 42944, cial report read and accepted. paid by former Secretary-Treas­ Brother was eight months in ar­ has held steady and members' who died in MaiTne Hospital on Auditing committee's report ac­ urer during 1946 General Strike. cepted. Shipping appears to be Acting Agent Morrison reported rears in dues and wanted to pay. attention was again called to fact Mar. 23. on the upswing, the Dispatcher shipping not too good. Passage The man spoke in his behalf and that ships are sailing short% i tstated.. Balloting committee was of the Marshall Plan with pro­ NORFOLK — Chairman Jasper claimed he had gone through a handed because of only two calls elected and reported that one visions for cargoes to be car­ Brown, 44134: Recording Secre­ daily and many ships touch the dire financial crisis and was ried in American bottoms would tary,. Steely White ,56; Reading working ashore. Membership port in transit. In verbal report, be very helpful, he said. Or­ Clerk, Jhmes Bullock, 4747. decided that he should pay all Agent recommended that after ganizing activities are continuing Minutes of branch meetings his back dues and assessments and pledge cards have been re­ read and accepted, except for the and retire his book if he intends ceived from all men on the Radfollowing: to non-concur with to keep working ashore. One Philadelphia motion made by T. ballot had been voided of those cliffe Sand and Gravel Com­ minute of silence in memory of Healey; and motion made by cast. Practically all hands took pany's tugs. An election in this departed Brothers. Charges Adolph Ellis in Galveston min­ part in the discussion on the outfit is awaited. Brother Buzagainst P. C. Gandia for missing utes, regarding situation in San necessity of keeping our hall zell of the Restaurant workers initial call, jobs be shipped every the SS Carolyn at the Ihst min­ here spoke to the meeting and ute. Trial committee recom­ hour. The Nantasket Boat Line Juan. Motion carried calling up­ clean. the membership pledged him its 4 4 4 mended that charges be dropped is starting operations shortly; if on San Juan Agent to stop prac­ and Brother presented witnesses necessary manning scale negotia­ tices alleged in Galveston min­ NEW ORLEANS — Chairman support in his union's organizing Frenchy Michelet, 21184; Re­ activities. and evidence to show that ship tions will be opened in which utes. Agent and Patrolman re­ cording Secretary, Johnny ported that shipping and job 4 4 4 sailed two hours ahead of sched­ case rank and file members will Johnston, 53; Reading Clerk, SAN FRANCISCO — Chairman tui-n-over has slowed up consid­ be requested to attend. uled time. 69. A. S. Gardullo; - Recording erably due to: 1) proposed Con­ i 4. 4. i i; Minutes of previous branch Secretary, A1 Bernstein; Read­ gressional provisions on Marshall PHILADELPHIA — Chairman NEW YORK — Chairman J. P. ing Clerk, Emilio (Pete) DiShuler;'Recording Secretary E. Don Hall, 43372, Recording Plan ship transfers, and 2) the meeting read and accepted. Pietro. Parr; Reading Clerk, Jack _ Secretary Bill Luth, 50404; coal shortage and strike. A con­ Heard trial committee's report on Motion carried to accept as Reading Clerk, Robert C. siderable number of telegrams case of Todd Torrington, Secre­ Parker. have been sent by members to tary-Treasurer's report read and read minutes of each branch, Meloy, 886. Minutes of all branches ac­ Congress protesting the State accepted. Minutes of other with exception of Boston min­ cepted. Agent reported shipping Minutes of all branches read Department's ship transfer pro­ branches read. All accepted ex­ utes. Membership wanted to was fair with good payoffs. Ad­ and accepted. Motion cgrried posals. Voting has been brisk cept for motion of Galveston know why former Boston Agent vised aliens to grab any jobs that a trial committee investigate actions aboard ship of permit on the $10 building and strike minutes to close San Juan Hall. was not brought up on charges This was referred to the Secre­ for' slurring Union and why he brought up on charges. All ship's fund assessments. tary-Treasurer for investigation. did not take similar action when minutes are to be sent to the i ^ i SEAFARERS LOG. Findings of SAVANNAH — Chairman W. J. Acting Agent Buck Stephens retrial conunittee were accepted. Brantley, G-111; Recording portei^, that Brother Sheppard available. Warned emphatically There was considerable discus­ Secretary, E. B. Tilley, G-75; was , in New York serving on Heading Clerk, E. H. Searcy, passcngcr-ship negotiating com­ against, bum beefs. Pointed out sion under good and welfare. mittee and that report of pro­ 23619. that move to arm merchant ships One minute of silence was ob­ ceedings is expected soon. Busi­ he was Boston Agent, in view Other branch minutes read and was government plot to take served for departed brothers. The ness not too hot at present; 16 of his allegations. Membership accepted. Agent gave oral re­ meeting was well attended, with over disciplining of ships. Re­ ships scheduled to pay off here wanted to go on record con­ port on payoffs and sign ons. All 180 members present. commended voting for assessin next two weeks. No beefs demning him for slurring former brothers who miss their ships X It % •ments as countermove. Criticized pending in this port. New build­ Secretary-Treasurer. Under good will be fined as per resolution BALTIMORE — Chairman Wil­ some of Maritime Commission's ing coming along fine; member­ and welfare Max Byers, former adopted in New Orleans. The liam RenlK, 26445; Recording policies. Director of Organization ship should be proud of it as it Ship's Delegate of the Kelso reported proposed plans for help­ Secretary, G. A. Masterson, hall has been cleaned up and will be second to none. It was Victory explained beef in which brothers were requested to keep ing UFE. Membership approved 7-0297; Reading Clerk, J. Hatbrought out that membership crewmen were involved. Several it that way. Patrolman reported gimisios, 23434. plans unanimously. Reported ruling anent performers and gas- men protested 30-day shipping on the crewing up, in Jackson­ Motion carried to suspend certification on CS ships ex­ rule. Several men advocated a hounds will be. rigidly enforced. ville of the SS George Ogden, a regular order of business until pected. Secretary-Treasurer's fi­ "yes" vote on the four resolu­ A report from ^he rank and file John M. Carras, Inc., tanker. oath of obligation was adminis­ nancial report referred to audittions on which the membership committee who visited the build­ Secretary-Treasurer's report and tered to new members and a ing committee. Trial lommitis now voting. ing; was -^ead. It stated that all Headquarters financial repo^ trial committee elected. Minutes ch man • tee's report read and ee . y «2iii •tl J -m �.Page Eight 1 SHIPS' MINUTES AND NlEWS THE Seafarer Killed In FaU In Dutch Drydock; Was former Prizefighter SEAFARERS LOG Friday, AprU 2. 1948 CAPABLE CREWMEN IN CLIPPER'S STEWARD DEPARTMENT a 1?:^ Word has been received of the death of Seafarer Claude Douglas in Schiedam, Netherlands, late in Feb­ ruary. The SS Gateway City, aboard which Douglas was sailing BR, was in drydock in Schiedam. Douglas fell 50 feet from a gangplank to the"* lower deck of the dock and was killed instantly. DEATH TRAP Chai-les J. Hartman, Chief Ste­ ward of the Gateway, who along with G. M. Cain, Deck Delegate, Earl J. Sillin, Engine Delegate, and Arthur' Samora, Stewards Delegate, reported Douglas' death to the LOG, declared that the gangplank was a death trap. 'What made things worse was that the crew had to go ashore find toilet facilities since the plant was down. This meant that everybody had to cross the gang­ plank several times a day. Bi'other Douglas, who once was lightweight champion of Cuba, was a veteran Seafarer, having joined the Union in 1939. He first went to sea in 1927 when he gave up prize-fighting. 300 FIGHTS During his ring career he had approximately 300 fights and was well known around New Or­ leans as well as in Cuba. Douglas was buried in Schied­ am. The services, conducted by the Reverend Faber, were very impiossive, his shipmates report, and were attended by Waterman representatives and the crew. "the Gateway was in drydock to repair damage sustained when she struck a mine in the North Sea. Details of this accident are not yet available. I i'. - Keep 'Er Steady! Wacosta Men Ask Hospital Be Moved Up Spurred by the inaccessibility of the hospital aboard their ship, the crewmembers of the Wacosta, Waterman, adopted a resolution at a regular shipboard meeting recently requesting the SIU to have the company change the setup when the ship next goes into the shipyard. The resolution follows: "WFEREAS: The hospital is situate! in an inaccessible place l_r a sick person and, inasmuch £; the ship has an empty room midship and the Bosun and Deck Engineer have a very small room where only one man at a time can get up, and, "WHEREAS: previous attempts have been made to straighten out this matter to no avail, "THEREFORE, be it resolved: that the Union take the neces­ sary steps to contact the Water­ man Company so as to correct the situation the first time the ship hits the shipyard for re­ pairs." Chairing the meeting was Brother Melendez; Secretary was Thomas Williams. V; Keeping all hands well-fed aboard the Alcoa cruise ship comes easy to the Seafarers charged with that duty. Some of the fellows responsible ap­ pear in these two photos. Service with a smile is supplied by SIU men in photo above. Left to right: H. Schroer. Chief Steward: V. Miorana. Bellman; A. Tocho. Waiter; S. CampbeU. Waiter; J. Pisa, Waiter; K. Miller. Waiter; C. Dowlin, Waiter; W. Eckenbrecht, Waiter, and W. Handelsman, 2nd Steward. In galley, left to right, kneel­ ing: A. Hastings, 3rd Cook; C. Treitler, Baker; standing: A. Kothe, 2nd Cook; E. Miller, Baker: C. Travis, Crew Cook; E. Stough, Larder Cook; L. Fusilier, Ch. Cook; R. Bass, Ch. Pantryman; C. Perez, Night Pantryman and K. Ekholm, Asst. Pantryman. \ % 4. Storms Are Hell, Sure— But Here's How They Happen (Ed. Note: This is another in a series on the weather, how it happens and how it is predicted. Members are urged to send in accounts of the weather they've seen on the world's oceans. In addition, the LOG will do its best to answer ques­ tions about the weather.) LOW PRESSURE CENTTER AMD CREST OF FRONTAL WAVE Seafarer Harry Houghton came up to the LOG office the other A storm is a very complicated mixture of wind and , day with a nautical nugget worth moisture. Moreover, a storm is a mechanism that moves, passing along. Here's how Harry sometimes traveling half-way*^; :—T~T. —— r tells it: around the world from its point fu f ^ It was a busy afternoon in one of origin, crossing continents and revolves on its of the hostelries catering to sea­ oceans, venting its fury on ships „ , . men. The elevators were espe- cities and men. I between the air masses, ciaUy busy, w;ith all cars filled . X ,. , J . along the front,-is a trough of Front "catches" on mountains. Storm results. A mass of cold dense, dry mr low pressure which also is the to capacity. I stepped into a car just before slides south from the North Pole, result of mechanical forces too least enough for a storm to form. I The whole low-pressure center it commenced its upward flight At the same time, a mass of involved for description here. On When this happens, the warm is the storm and it may be with a full load of seamen, warm, moist air spreads north this front the bad weather oc- air gets the upper hand along hundreds of miles in diameter arnon^ them a sprinkling of from~say the Caribbean Sea. |curs, the front being what is a part of thd front. This warm over sea or land. Warm air is French and Norwegians. All When these two air masses sometimes called a "squall line." wet air rolls vigorously up over tossed rapidly aloft along the hands were loudly passing the meet, the thinner warm air rides Bad weather is apt to occur the cold -air and tends to push cold front and the result is a up over the cold dense air from anywhere along this front, but it back. This i> a "warm front." relatively narrow band of gusty, time of day. the pole. A line of cloud devel- more especially in the extra low Ifa the northern hemisphere, the squally Weather with, perhaps, At the fifth floor, there was up from the a few thunderstorms thrown in ops along the "front" between pressure centers that are formed warm air flows considerable confusion as the car south around the point where for good measure. (But thunderr the two masses because as the around waves that develop on stopped and opened its doors. the cold front is caught on the storms are a story in them­ warm, wet air is forced aloft it the front. These waves' are Some guys were yelling: "Up," cools and some of its moisture storms. mountain then twists toward the selves.) others were shouting "Down," Along the warm front, the I As long as the , cold air does west. while others quizzed, "What floor Meanwhile, the cold air blows moist air flows out in • a great The two air masses are "high all the pushing, the front acts are we at?" pressure' systems, and, in the as a "cold front." However, sup- down from the northwest and blanket . extending perhaps a One ,aimoyed character, who northern hemisphere, the winds pose this cold front in its south- the - classic "counter-clockwise" thousand miles ahead, and giving vtp to this point had been quietly blow around the high-pressure ward drift hits an obstruction, flow of a low pressure center is two-day rains and expanses of reeling in the comer of the car centers in the same direction To make it easy to see, suppose set in motion. fOg. The cold front gives the under a fidl load of his own, that the hands of a clock re- the cold front' bangs into a Where the warm front and the more violent weather, but the finally broke his silence: volve. The pressure and the di- mountain range. ' cold front are joined is the crest warm front fog can give a lot T'gawd sak6s, get this ele­ rection of the winds are are- The front will "catch" on the of, the • wave and the low of trouble to an airplgne or avator going sideways—^like me!" suit of involved mechanical in-mountains and be held uj), at pressure center.. steamship. • ; ^ iS ; . f 'I i- .. .%*?!,• vi �ji-'. Fridar. April 2. 1948 THE S'tl A PA R E R S $ LOG Page Nine SlU Ships' IVKnutes I ti Brief be che( ced. Men cautioned not to DEL MUNDO. Dec. 28—Chairsign Of until okay given. Book­ man Cliff Treuil; Secretary W. T. men jfoted to accept all tripHersfall. New Business: Motion cards,f by Trueil lliat Brother Sniith not be allowed to ship as acting AB 4 4 4 and tripcard be so identified. STIIEL WORKER. Jan. 31— Smith admitted to not being able Chairman K. Forster; Secretary to perform AB duties. Good and H. Nicholson. Crew elected Welfare: Suggestion that the Frenchy Ruf Ship's ^Delegate. iship's delegate contact the Voted to have Stewards' serve in Patrolman to have the deck White coats and for all men to workmen's office moved back aft be fully dressed for meals. De­ and the inside office be turned cided ask Captain to fill slopchest over to the Stewards Depart­ at last U.S. port, and not to sign ment for a linen locker. Back to foreign articles until he had done New Business: Motion by Bob 8^' a Union member. Education: so and the Ship's Delegate had] Roberts that a repair list from »ii * u i J Agreed that no work is tp be approved slopchest., Voted asked all departments be turned over , iv - * -.u 4., : [^one callmg for overtime with­ delegates to make up repair list. to the Patrolman and new crew- I out first having a direct order. Voted to study Isthmian con­ men. One minute of silence for One minute of silence for Bro- tract. Brothers lost ^t sea. pOfTT thers lost at sea. 4 4 4 4. it i, NOAH WEBSTER. Feb. 15— ALCOA CLIPPER. Jan. 15— MIRABEAU B. LAMAR. Dec. Chairman B. Adams; Secretary Chairman Slough; Secretary 9 — Chairman Tom Freeman: F. Stevens. Voted to accept re­ Eckholm. Ship's Delegate re­ Secretary Chad Gall New Busi­ pair list and give it to Patrol­ ported that there will be no ness: Motion carried to have man. Also voted to do exten­ blanket overtime in the Ste­ minutes and pictures mailed to sive painting, and for a fifty dol­ wards Department. Reported LOG . from Trieste. Good and lar draw. Gave a vote of thanks need for competent^ doctor Welfare: Complaints of too much to Steward Dan Ayers and Chief aboard. Gopd and Welfare: Sec­ noise at night. All hands re­ Cook Frank Kubak. One minute ond Steward reported that tripquested not to slam doors. One of silence for Brothers lost at card men are fouling up. They minute of silence for Brothers sea. were warned to behave . them­ lost ,at sea. selves or they will find it diffi­ 4. 4. 4 cult to get a book. Suggestion STEEL ARCHITECT. Feb. 6— that manning scale be enlarged Chairman Edward Bloom; Secre­ By HANK per provision • for such in the tary Rosalio Laya. Delegates re­ agreement. ported no beefs. New Business The New York SIU-SUP membership really opened up the agreed to see if Captain can stop eyes of all labor unions and the public by giving spirited, sensa­ allotment for overdraw. Steward tional all-out support to the AFL United Financial Employee's 4 4 4 agreed to issue double set of union's strike against the labor-hating Wall Street bosses. This EVANGELINE.' M a r c h 24— time there were plenty of scabs—The police, the scabs who .didn't linen to men sleeping and those on 12-4 watch. Good and Wel­ Chairman Skippy; Secretary L. join the union and the Wall Street bo.sses tried to break up these fare: Steward reported suffi­ Galuska. Voted that Ship's Dele­ legitimate picketlines by using rotten,'bloody tactics. The police AFOUNDRIA (Dale not given) cient stores for voyage. gate see Mate about time off. were really in their glory banging their clubs against the heads •—Chairman Alfred Zalewski: Also to check on working hours of our AFL pickets—even hurting some AFL women on the 4. 4 4. Secretary Byron Faanes. Good MONARCH OF THE SEAS. of day m^. One minute of sil­ picketlines. This showed how far the union-hating Wall Street and Welfare: Discussion over Dec. 12—Chairman F. Holcombe; ence for Brothers lost at sea. bosses will go in denying labor people in getting decent wages, friction in the saloon crew due to Secretary W. M. Douglas. New job security, etc., and in denying them the right of peaceful 4 4 4 division of work. After argu­ Business: Motion carried for re­ picketing the billion-dollar business of the Stock Exchange and SOUTH STAR. Feb. 7—Chair­ ment a compromise was agreed pair lists to be made up by each man Duke Livingston; Secretary the Curb Exchange. The police—by their bloody tactics—^have upon. Great deal of discussion delegate for his department. MoJ. R. Mullan. Meeting called by shown their cards and how easily they obey the savage-hearted concerning the agreement becarried that standby men be Ship's Delegate Brown. One beef bosses. When honest union people have to fight against the biggest ' tween the saloon messman and' instructed to tidy up messroom reported on overtime in .Stewards odds—the billion dollar bosses as well as the. police with their the captain for the serving of af^r each watch. Good and WelDepartment. Voted repair list, swinging clubs—it proves one thing: a/black day for labor unionism passengers with .coffee and tea fa^e: Talk on conduct not beand to see company for washing in our democracy. Labor unions will now fight so much harder to outside of meal hours. Question. coming to Union members and machine. Decided to bring Mess- win the right to exist. was whether it was proper un-1 measures Union was taking to man up before Patrolman for ion procedure or detriment to j stop performers, lack ' of Union responsibility. the Union. Point made that Voted to straighten out painting While the rest ' of the LQG carries photos and stories agreement provides for overtime situation. Education talk by about this strike, here are some peaceful items about the pay for all work outside regular chairman. A minute of silence membership... Steward Aussie Shrimpton. the Seafaring poet, hours and thus this is a viola­ for Brothers lost at sea. is in town right now after 19 trips aboard the Evangeline... tion. Final agreement: Brother Brother Clyde "Coffee-drinking" Morgan just came in aRer 4 4 4 will continue serving passengers three trips to Europe on the SS Frank Spencer. A swell WINTHROP MARVIN. Jan. 15 outside of hours until ship Captain aboard the ship he turned himself to in helping a —Chairman George Stone; Secre­ reaches Germany but that will SIU crewmember fight pneumonia for three weeks... Brother tary Roy Blainey. No beefs rebe the end: 4 4 4 Morgan mentioned that his shipmate. Henry Gillot. the baker, ported^rom departments. Voted STEEL MAKER. Feb. 4— 4 4 4 ' is in town, also... Steward Mike Gottschalk. Carpenter Einar that departmental delegates ask JULIETTE LOW. Dec. 14— Chairman Sam Jones: Secretary Hansen and Deck Engineer Fred Johnson—all .oldtimers—are Captain to serve new butter, use Chairman Henderson; Secretary John (Lucky) Gillis. Departin town—doing their share of strike duly... That Massachusetts old for cooking. Men discussed Rustad. New Business: Ques- > mental reports , accepted. No Seafarer. Brother "Blackie" Saliba. just came into town— laundry and recreation room, and tions raised over soap distribu- beefs. R. D. Sanders elected right in the middle of this big strike... It must be an honest the problem of keeping them tion, lockers needing repairs, new ship's delegate. Secretary " read job being a police officer. You can bang your club on some clean. Decided 4-8 watch should mirrors, mushroom vents and sections of Isthmian agreement. union man .on the picketline ^nd legally get away with it. benches for crew's quarters. One minute of silence for Bro­ have main responsibility for It's a lot of fun—especially when the union pickets don't recreation room, the OS and Good and Welfare: Request made thers lost at sea. have, and can't have, clubs to make it fair and square. Wiper for the laundiy. Voted to for person making coffee to re­ 4 4 4 hand in repair list. move bag immediately after ATLANTIC CITY. Jan. 1— brewing coffee. List of fines for Chairman D. Fuschillo; Secretary The weekly LOG will be traveling all over the nation to the various offenses drawn up and not- named. Deck Delegate R. following brothes: R. A. Eden, of Alabama; Arthur Hillary, of approved. Request, made that Gribben. Elngine Delegate H. L. Maryland; W. A. Brown, of Florida; Norman Ace Mendelson, of .Steward inspect the iceboxes Thomas and Stewards Delegate Georgia; Felix Serrano, of New York; John Rubery, of Massa­ reguarly. One minute of silence G. E. Murphy had no beefs to chusetts; Andrew Prounchick, of Pennsylvania; Lonnie Garden, for Brothers lost at sea. report. Elected a committee of of Peifhsylvania; Robert Bliss, of Ohio; Jessie Hill, of Alabama; 4 4 4 two to draw up and post trip Floyd Kelly, of Texas; Howard Lamm, of North Carolina; J. A! BLUE ISLAND VICTORY. rules. -Voted to press First Mate Wilkerson, of Texas; Stanley Proud, of Pennsylvania... The fol­ Jan. 28—Chairman Cy Kean: for thorough cleaning and paint­ Secretary Bob Park. Delegates lowing oldtimers are in town: M. J. Brown, William Philip, C. ( ing. had no beef to report, but Deck Doroba, H. Beckman, L. M. Mitchell, J. C. Mclntyre, F. Peralta,- J 4 4 4 Delegate said that Captain would A. Wateon, Gulfer A. Garcia, L. Martonesik, J. B. Gardner, J. S. MARQUETTE VICTORY. Feb. 4 4 4 EDWARD G. JANEWAY. Jan. 11—Chairman William Burkbart; put out a draw. Voted motion Hilton, S; Yodris, P. Falemeno, R. Barcelona, J. Bos, E. Danbach. /,; 4—Chairman Bill Sraven: Secre­ Secretary W. M. Stark. Voted to by Grantham, seconded by Mul4 4 4 tary Walter Mrozinsld. Dele­ see Patrolman about changing lins that Union be notified that Brother Jack Thomason, Jr„ of Florida. Wrote in that he's gates reported on number of quarters for watches. Discussed guns were being pulled on crewCarried motion by been out in the world since June 1947. Did you get those bookmen and permits in their repair list. Delegates reported members. LOGS. Brother Thomason?... Many Seafarers have headed ouf departments. Good and Welfare: that most of the repairs and new Powers that ship be forced to for long trips aboard tankers belonging to many of the brandDeck and passageways to be equipment had been ordered. carry three months stores and new tanker companies contracted to the SIU. We wish these jpainted. Anyone making UA: Deck Delegate Leon Malchzyk. motion that Steward Aeep close brothers smooth journeys and hope they can pick up copies hecessjary noise in the passage- Engine Delegate Rolf Sommer check on Chief Cook and that if of the LOGS in various ports of the world which, ways' may be brought up on and Stewards Delegate Ray latter did not improve he be LOG bundles every week. charges for conduct unbecorhihg Austria reported slopchest would brought up on charges. ^3^ 'WB'RB IVALKIV UP ,^ AmvomiASAMl li ) coo'^i? CUT and RUN M.i .i I J �Stfitofiiii III • Pag»Teii !(;• •.5-, I® I ' ^ ^ THE To the Editor: I, like many others, have encoantered practically everything Brother Wiley E. Parrott the be­ fuddled Electrician, mentioned in the LOG a few weeks back—^pos­ sibly a lot more. Some Mates run around with fuse pullers in their pockets and change light bulbs all over the ship. When called on it they say, "Hell, I was told to do it by the port engineer." Funny thing, during the war these same Mates , wouldn't change their own desk lamp. My last two Chiefs said that it's not going to be long before Waterman will not carry Elec­ tricians as it was only a war­ time job. Maybe so but anyway here are a few of my recent experiences: One Sunday, leaving dry dock in Staten Island, we went direct to Philadelphia and changed day dinner on it. I shut it down and reported the condition to the Chief who said, "Put it on hand control. We will not order any freon for it again as we do not need it." The tool problem is another gripe. A carpenter draws fool pay of seven dollars a month. He carries a hammer, saw, screw­ driver and a one inch wood chisel. All together they cost not over $15. An Electrician, if he wants to do the job right, shduld have a tool box with at least $100 worth of tools. I have more than that amount and used to take them with me. On two different ships I signed on in New York and paid off in the Gulf. Bach time I paid at least $10 to have my tools sent back to New York. Now I leave the box at home and travel light. As a result I find the ships do not have the proper tools to do the job correctly and I lose much time hunting for company tools scattered all about the ship. NO EQUIPMENT over, to ship's power with a shore Electrician aboard. They didn't call the ship's Electrician on the excuse that they didn't know r was aboard. However, if it ^d been a regular work day they would have made sure I was;turned to. ' MEANT OVERTIME If.;'- Friday, April 2. 1948 hO G VHC MEifBEBSHlP SPEASS Electrician Airs His Woes, Says Beefs Need Clearing l! % • SE AF ARERS Due to the loss of oil pressure in the main generator, three bearings had to be changed in Philadelphia. The Engineers in starting it up for a trial run after 5 P.M. didn't think it was necessary to call the Electrician. They started it up by cutting in on the main board, but she kicked out. They had forgotten thatjthe first had given orders to frain ^ the emergency. They did hot take off the automatic contfols so it took off without the® knowledge. Tlhs woke me up to the fact that/ some one was mussing aroimd. I checked up and founc that* the emergency diesel was so Hbt you could cook your Sun- My present ship has no ohm meter. The radio operator has one so if I need it I have to go up to the radio shaCk for it. If the operator is asleep I have to wait until he gets up. I approached the Chief about one and he said the Electrician is supposed to carry his own and one would not be ordered. I believe those are enough ex­ amples. I suggest, as does Bro­ ther Parrott, that a committee of Electricians should be ap­ pointed to draw up a proposed agreement for presentation to the companies. The present Electricians agree­ ment is not clear efiough to eliminate beefs aboard ships. These beefs come up time and time again and as a result we are losing our best electricians. These men have become tired of fighting and arguing all of the time to get what is right­ fully theirs. A change in the contract will eliminate the ma­ jority of Electricians' headaches. George S. Velie, Jr. FOUR TRAVELING TROUBADORS To the Editor: Rhythm rocked the SS Francis when these Seafarers got together on the down beat. From left to right, with their instruments, are: Brothers Tutina, J. Villafane, P. Agusto and W. Garcia. They paid off in New York on Feb. 20. Goodhue Seafarers Prove Good Crew Makes Good Ship To the Editor: Just a few lines to let you kno\y how the situation stands on the SS Bertram G. Goodhue. We signed on this scow Jan. 5. The ship was in terrible shape. The last Chief Mate left her without a line or tool on deck. All the gear was fouled up. However, we soon put things in shape, ordered all new gear and put out to sea. Before we sailed all books were checked and all those who were in arrears on dues paid up before signing on. SUGAR RUN We sailed for Cuba Jan. 9 to pick up a load of sugar for Ger­ many. At the- time of this writ­ ing, it looks like a new ship. The Captain and the Mate were so pleased, they gave the Bosun the run of the ship. The Skipper has nothing but compliments for the crew. We are holding a meeting every other week and so far these hasn't been a single beef. All hands are well satisfied and happy. That goes for the offi­ cers, too. The skipper has given the boys all their money asked for on the draws. In fact, he is trying to keep the boys broke so they will have to make another' trip with him. But I think everyone will sign on again. Everyone agrees this is an ideal crew. Well, that about winds up this tale. If anyone does sign off this ship, I would advise the mem­ bership to crawl aboard, as you will have fo go a long. way to find a better Captain or Mate. We expect to be back in the States around the last part of May, so watch for her, boys. Thomas Colburn Ship's Delegate I would like to bring to the attention of the membership the difficulty of attending Union meetings when your home is a considerable distance from the Union Hall. I live in Marion, Indiana, and my time at home is limited as I have to return regularly for the meetings. I would like to suggest that after a member makes a trip he be granted absence from one meeting vipon presentation at concrete evidence that he was home the day of the meeting. Say a letter to the Hall with the postmark for evidence. On another subject: I have been following the letters per­ taining to the Assistant Electri­ cian's job. I don't think the rat­ ing should be forced to put in three years sea time in the En­ gine Department because elec­ tricity is not similar to anything else in the engine room and the Assistant Electrician's rating is equal to that of a Wiper, at least that is what the Coast Guard told me when I received mine. George Johnson 4^ POINTER SKIPPER LAUDS SIU CREW To the Editor: The voyage is coming to an end and I take this opportunity to say that it has been a pleas­ ure to have been shipmates with a crew such as you have repre­ sented. All of my Officers join me in hoping that you will stay aboard as a body for another voyage and wishing to those who,cannot do so "Good luck and good sail­ ing." F. C. AssmuSr Master SS Alcoa Pointer Log'A'Rhythms NEVER CONTENTED By DON D. BROWN 'Mrm skkkkkkk why is it it's always the traveler , who is always wanting a home; 'And people who always stay put are always wanting to roam. Now if the stay-at-home could travel * and the traveler could stay home by the fire. In six months they would both be unhappy because they had had their desire. ^Hembership Rules Membership rules require every man entering the •> Union Halls to show his U^ion Book, Pro-Book, permit or whitecard to the door^n. This is for the mem­ bership's protection. Don't waste the Doorman's — or your own—time by arguing thb point. ObMrve the rules •S^':ttULkk' Midwest SIU Man Suggests Meeting Rule Be Eased Some people, ate never contented for things to stay as-they are, For the lot of some is a plot of ground and for others to follow a star. Some of Goodhue are game. Front Colbum# AB row: the crack crewmen ahoafrd the SS Bertram G. shown here splicing - grommets for shipboard row, left to right: George Jacobs, AB; Tom. (Ship's Delegate}, and Joe Pehm, AB. Rear Rice, FW-T.; - So if you're a traveler, be contented, and adjust yourself to your fate. And if you're a stay-at-home, yoil're you'd better not stray past your gate.'" ' tJh • •• -N'T-r, . '-I.;--; fl I « *t> �Friday, April 2, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG ABOARD THE SS MATTHEW, BOUND FOR NORFOLK ; Asks Brothers To Avoid Ijs^ Of Log For Personal Beefs To the Editor: J ^ 5 i'.s- V.lJiSiivJiiV r-:S Page Eleven If a man is guilty of some­ thing that is contrary to Union beliefs or constitution,' have; him. attended to immediately through 'Union procedures instead of|getting at him by slamming a jSiece in the LOG. The SEAFARERS LOG was originated to give news to the seamen and for the seamen's benefit. The seamen have been using it for their beefs and jour­ neys and what-not foy the past EASY ON THE PEuf few years and have found that If he has not been guilty of without it in many instances an infraction don't do anytning, they would have been lost. In expressing our beefs, be­ much less try to smear his char­ liefs and such to the LOG we acter by personal attack. In photo above taken while enroute from Antwerp are, top row, left to right: R. Glenn, Purser; Ed Polchares. Stewards Delegate; Bob Polchares. Ship's Delegate and Fred Minco. In bottom row, left to right, are the Steward, Victor Bonet, and George Smith. It is my belief that everyone' should not use it for personal grudges, quarrels and debate, but in this Union owes it to hiiliself', should be used only if it helps to help uphold, in every v?ay,' everyday, his brother. V/e are the membership as a whole. a band of men that has too much' Stories of voyages, picturcs in common to adhere to any and beliefs, in my estimation, crackpot or sorehead attempting are always a joy to a brother, to degrade a brother who has but personal condemnation and not been proven guilty by a' perpetual griping should be left rank and file trial committee. out of the LOG. Let us uphold, educate and be­ Whenever you have something friend each other within the. personal against a member it pages of the LOG. The pages can is not the membership's problem, be used for' harmony inpur but your own. The brothers, M midst. Stories of nice voyages, am sure, do not want to hear pictures, contract's, organizing in­ griping but would rather see formation and such things are good news .and contracts. good for us. Let's not cluliar the pages with nonsense and trivia. Paul Parsons Steel Fabricator Saga Reveals Harmony, Except- Thinks Guy In LOG To the Editor: This is the saga of the Isthmian ship Steel Fabricator, which left New York in Novem­ ber for the Far East. Some of us had been aboard for the coast­ wise trip which, to put it mildly, was hectic. However, after having n hot fend heavy with the old man, we bested him with the help of Patrolmen in the various ports. We hoped we had squared him away, but pei-manently. In this we found we were mistaken. The trip out was harmonious enough except for the Mate in­ sisting upon w'orking on deck (for which we hope to collect overtime). Aside from this there were no beefs. Arriving in Singapore, how­ ever, our beloved skipper snap­ ped out of his lethargy and promptly proved himself the . From Singapore our next port same KO Bornson of old. This was Batavia, Java. It so hapcharacter is well known to those pens that the official rate of ex­ who have shipped Isthmian for change of two-to-one is very imany length of time. He is met favorable. To circumvent this but once and his ships avoided most skippers give their crews a draw in American money which as one would avoid the plague. has the value of twenty to one DOUBLE STANDARD ashore. In the "good old days,'! his What does our skipper do? own words, he was affectionately You guessed it—he puts a pad known as "Chicken a day Bom- lock on the slopchest and de­ son," because of the two-pot sys­ prives the smokers of their legiti­ mate quota of cigarettes. This, tem he sponsored. of course, was to protect us Well, getting back to our ar­ against the custom officials, so rival in Singapore. We were in­ he says. formed by the mate that the Batavia behind, a few of the master insisted upon a bell-tobell day despite the fact that boys had cause to see the Purser most ships in this part of the for medical treatment. Well, it world have a less rigorous day. so happened that this treatment This and the heat quickly required the Purser to give The knocked the morale out of the medications after hours. Purser, not receiving pay for his crew. duties as pharmacist, had been assured by the Captain when Photo Was Buddy; signing on that this would be Asks Him To Write compensated for by overtime. To fhe Editor: In the March 5 issue of the NOT NUFF. SUH LOG there appears a picture of The Purser, incidentally, had crewmembers of the SS tfohn served as Purser-Pharmacist on Gallup in Lisbon, Portugal, but several ships of the same com­ the names of the men were not pany previous to this, but this given. wasn't enough for K.O. Bornson. I believe one of them is my Our skipper then proved him­ old buddy . and shipmate, self a man of honor by attempt­ "Bourke" or Bob Zwerver, Hvhq ing to have the Purser collect served with me in the Navy his rightful overtime from the during the war. At that time he men. This Purser, not to be was a Watertender 3rd Class. brow-beaten, then informed the I have not seen or heard from Old Man that •they were bound him since being discharged in by a gen^eman's agreement and October, 1945, and 1 am most despite the fact that there was anxious to get in touch -witli but one gentleman in the room him as I have some news which he would collect overtime as per may be of great interest.. agreement. 1 would be very grateful if Well, the old rascal, recogniz­ you could print this in the LOG ing defeat, gave in—or rather, so that he may get in touch adhered to the original terms with me. He knows me well; and with reservations. has my address. 1 hope jthis We believe our time will come letter will do the trick. ; at the payoff. If we knock off John "Irish" Sullivan all our beefs then I'll understand 212 River Street i, the K.O. before the old man's Hoboken, N. J. There we hung on to the pin- name. The winnah and still (Ed. Note: Can't help you rail, dizzy, and spat in the scup­ champeen, the SlU. here as no names were en­ pers black spittle from the soot. Edward Mclnnis closed with photo.) The treatment to which the sailors were subjected was done to drive them to desert the ship in port and leave behind, in the commodore's hands, their hard earned pay. Change The Watch, Lads — And Thumbs Up To the Editor: When 1 was AB on the fullrigged ship Glenlui, there was. On that „ raw. Good Friday ^ , in Bristol, an Italian bark. Its morning, off Cape Horn when punished his "Nowe, the crew of the phip Westgate—refused to scrub, with sand passage from Nova Scotia. and canvas, the teak wood at the "Hell raising Jock" treated us break of the^ poop; ^ ., and , when , , . differently. In tropics, when in Captain Jock Davidson shook his fist at us and swore that If he had us twenty years ago he .down in the lower forepeak, to would have us hanging from the main yard, "hell raising Jock" did not mean that he would hang us by the neck till we were dead- -Jock had in mind a differ­ ent kind of punishment. He would have us, with our hands triced above head and made fast to gantline, sitting in a bowline, hanging below the main yard for the four hours of the watch. It was a common practice to punish sailors that way for re­ fusing to,comply with the com­ mands of the commodore captain in the company. Neediess to, chip rust with a duck light in say, when the sailor was lowered one hand and a chipping hammer down on deck after the four in the other. The duck light, hours of being strung up, swings with its open rope wick smoked ing on gantline aloft, he was so like a torch, of course, and would weak that he could not walk. drive us on deck for a breath . It was still practiced in 1909. NOT 'WORTH IT The Glenlui, for instance, car­ ried before the mast 16 ABs. All 16 of us deserted her in New­ castle,\Australia, in 1910. On the average, each sailor left behind in the ship about 6 month's pay. In 1912, I was AB in the brigantine William Dwyer, com­ manded by a captain whose name was Friend. He was so friendly that sailing coastwise he hadn't paid off a man in six months! Captain Friend, the brigand, owned the brigantine on promis­ sory notes to a bank and, conse­ quently, ran the old Dwyer on a shoe string in order to pay off the notes. That is why he did not believe in paying his crew. He usually made them riln away and leave behind their pay. He paid us, though. R. J. Peterson . URGES HALLS TO PROVIDE TEXTBOOK^S 1 think it would be a good idea if we secured a few techliicdl, books on engineering, electricity, etc. for the use of the menjber- j ship while waiting around the Halls for jobs. ^ / Also once we get the books some means should be devised for holding onto them. A good idea would be to have a cfos^ shelf where the books could be kept and the men, when bor?oV, / ing the books, could leave some sort of security' thereby assuring their return. Nicolo Zevenini Brother Zevenini's excellent suggestion has now been put : in effect in the New York Hall. Books are available on electronics, carpentry, and other technical subjects. Also avajl- ^ able are book; with questions and answers to tests for various ratings. As security memlters are requested to deposit th^ir ? union book^; / ' �T HE SEAPARERSLOG Pidmer Calk At GiteltaF, ^cUy, Almost Makes U^. 1^. ' • '. i^ 11 PI • ^• LiGwtEn mjHmT ON THE IAKES gi^ toward other goals back in Ihe Editor: Sailing out of the chilly Gulf England. of Venice aboard the SS Emery At the noon hoiur I went to Lewis Jr. and down the sunny the bridge and took a careful eoasi for two days we saw nbth:- shot of the Rock with my last ing t>ut the lake-like sea. The bit of film; trying to get in the small sights, all of Gibralter, the sun rset behind Mt. Etna, sur­ flVe-masted sailing ship in the rounding the'black peak in a bay, which is lost among a halo of orange. horde of dead Liberty ships an­ It reminded me of another chored there. Ship,, that took me to Augusta Just finished, when the Old Bay; our ship anchored at the Man came up behind me, leaned foot of this great mountain in over the rail of the flying bridge Sicily. Where every day God and let go with a bellowing or­ created a beautiful picture der, "Fore and Aft". I damned around this nature setting with, near dropped my camera. . ^lendid sunrise; gold gilded, My station was at the wheel ^ow capped Etna at noonday, where I stood by until all lines and silhouetted in a million dif­ were clear; then swung her hard ferent hues when day was done. left. The engines responded to Five days later, our speed the telegraph with a shudder timed to make a dawn arrival, I that shook the whole ship and saw the blinking of Gibralter sent the propeller blades, which light house and the giant hump were half out of the water, slap­ IM won't be long now« Scenes getting larger and larger. Then ping the foam with a thunderous the sunrise at just the right time. pounding. like thi& wilt shortly be reI said to myself, "Get the camera, . Full astern. "Wheel Amid­ enacted' on the Great Lakes Bub,; and get a shot of that one." ships," "Steady as you go." when the sun gets; higher in the skies. Taken during the If it took, it'll be the best one "How does she head?" "270", 1047 shipping season, the sand<yet, cause you'xe right up on "Fine, keep her so. Well she's sucker Emery is tied up at the her and can see in detail the big all yours, boy, think you can mouth of the St.. Clair River gun installations, radar screens, make it from here?" The pilot taking on-50-50 buckshot. building and low morning clouds then bids the_skipper, "Cherrio," and we drop him off. Then, full that drift swiftly by in multi­ colors reflected from the rising ahead, out of the Med and into, While at her home pier at sun cutting the big rock in half. the Atlantic. the foot of Third Street in —November 23, 1947 SS Lewis Detroit. Donald Morrow de­ One of the guys took the Emery Jr. proceeding toward cided it was just too hot words right out of my mouth, aboard ship and so lowered "Gee, the top looks like an island New York. —November 24, 1947 SS Lewis himself through the escape by itself floating on the clouds". hatch for a quick dip. Looks "Hard right" I told 'em as I Emery Jr. Mid-Atlantic. like he made it (below). Look­ —PROCEED TO BUENOS saw her stern swing around and ing on are Jack Swanson and throw her bow toward the har­ AIRES, ARGENTINA, FOR Seafarer Shields. bor entrance. Then someone re­ CARGO. POPE & TALBOT AGENCY N.Y.C. marked, "It's Spanish," "Hell no, Photos were submitted to that's a Limey" meaning the flag Mate to Quartermaster: ihe LOG by Chuck Bousquet. on that little speck that soon be­ "What's your course?" "270", "Make it 180, we're on our way came the pilot boat. OS. The Jacobs ladders out and the to a South American Christmas." old boy grunts his way up the Jerry Palmer ladder, weighted down with all that gold on his sleeve. Some one says, "the pilot's as bad as the Old Man, isn't he. They ought to hit it off swell." All of us are aware of the fact that our old square-head To the Editor: have the required seatime that Skipper was hit by the uniform has been suggested in the past. bug during the war and could I see by the LOG that the not get over it like the rest of Agents Conference referred the To give a man an examina­ the skippers are doing nowadays. rulings on qualifications of key tion would require a committee Uii goes "How," the pilot flag, men back to the committees in of men of that particular rating, which would be almost impos­ and ^ full ahead, she turns right the various branches. sible in most ports. Spmi^ more to share the harbor I think the main thing is not I think we should' give the chaimel with a brightly painted so much how to go about giv­ Liberty ship, that is steaming out ing a man an endorsement in his Agents the right to cancel: these to s'ea. On her stern as she book but how to cancel it out in endorsements if there is a beef passes close by I read: SS Lewis case he is no good. Most of the against the man in question and Pas<«ur, Naples. The oldtimer fellows that ship in these ratings if, in his opinion, the man's ability is not what it should be. at my side curses Lend Lease— anotlter American built ship giv­ WON'T WORK en away, which means fewer Liked Conference If it is left up to the crew to jobs'for American seaman. Reports; Says Keep bring Electricians and Reefers up Chief Mate Th^ks No one doubted his word, he'd on diarges for the purpose of seen^it after the last war. Yeah, Her Bietween Anchors canvassing their endorsements, it SHU For Crew, now^ I remembered where last To the Editor: just won't work, because if these 1 Hopes Theylt Stay I saw the SS Lewis Pasteur: an­ After reading the issue of the men don't do their work it chor^ in Oran, North Africa, in 1945'next to the Abraham Lin- LOG which carried the proceed­ doesn't inconvenience anyone of To Ihe Editor: col^ Liberty. Gee, she was a ings of the Agents Conference the crew. I wish to thank the SIU for This is a long step in the right the excellent seamen you sent and the various recommendations rust pot then. Out from behind the great and reports which were made by direction, and if it is done right aboard the SS Morton M. Mcrock of. Gibraltor, a big black our accredited elected commit­ will eliminate a .lot of deadwood Carver. I *have not been with a bomber came roaring out into tees and Agents, I want to say from the key positions. better gang since receiving my the dawn-filled sky—some sort of that material of this nature is ^ If we rely totally on the re­ license. patrol duty. It didn't seem so highly beneficial to the member­ quirements for obtaining en­ The SIU men have shown the dorsements, it won't do much proper union spirit throughout long ago that big British PBY ship as a whole. good as the characters that have in trying to better conditions and flyii^ boats flew constantly back It gives all of us an opportu­ gnd -forth, each going in the op­ nity to liecome acquainted with made the move necessary have still give an honest amount of posite direction meeting in the and familiarize ourselves, with been sailing in their ratings for work. The majority of the gang middle of that narrow neck of the manner in which our organi­ a long time. has made two trips and I am From my own experience, sea- hoping they stay aboard for an­ water that separates Spain from zation functions. time itself doesn't tend to make other voyage. Sl)anish Morocco. In conclusion, it makes clear you intelligent. Then one saw big battle that the dictates of the member­ Bosun W. Mason, Carpenter I think- there should be some­ L. Decker, and Delegate E. • wagons standing by to take over ship are final. thing put into this ruling to put Swanson, deserve special men­ if the depth charges of the fly­ Steady as she goes—right be­ the skids under these fellows tion as being credits to the Un­ ing boats missed their goal. They who can't do. the job after they ion and any ship they go aboard. completed their mission a long tween the anchors. have gotten an endorsement. J. Miver (ex-SUP) M (3butkl0) irAmbviMio (SUP) time ago, those men, most of Jerry Jensen Chief Mate whom are directing their ener"BWilWf--' Proffers Plan To Improve Efficiency 0/ Rated Men 1 m Fridajv Ai^rU 2, 1948 'EkrahleSMke, BaUdmg Fluids^ ^ys Seialarer To the'Editor: It seems apparent that'some or the Congressmen on, the na­ tional capital are going to be rather: sorry they, ever heard of Messrs. Taft and Hartley, when American labor including seamen go to the ballot, boxes this com­ ing. fall and rid both houses of anti-lahor politicians. The Coast Guard, too, should have wised up a bit or is it possible they have forgotten what happened to the Wage Stabilization Board once the SIU, had the decks cleared for action. That outfit may be all right in fighting the nation's enemies, but the way they go about doing ianything you'd believe the iAmercan seamen were number one on their enemy list,. DOUBLE FUNDS I woula'^ike to see the new strike and building fund doubled.. More and better buildings and more and better chow in the event of a strike in the future. We should aid our officials and in the rank and file membership eliminating labor-hurting per­ formers found, I regret to sayy on some of our contracted ves­ sels. The sooner we get rid of these guys the • better mor^ pleasant voyage we can antici­ pate. I wonder how you brothers feel about a $5.00 assessment de-f signed to aid solely qiH' SIU, brothers who have been so unr» fortunate to contract tubercu­ losis? I don't believe in shak-^ ing a tin can but all too often these^en have been overlooked and the $3.00 a week and a feiy small donations,, although helpful and appreciated, do not feed their families. PIGEON POLITICS Evidently the politicians have pigeon-holed the Seamen's Bill of Rights, the four-watch sys^f tem and the improved foc'sle cards. • If these guys would do something for seamen I guess most of us would reel over from the shock. Just because our negotiating committee has obtained new increases is no sign that the mem­ bership should take any back^ ward steps and let things slide, expecting our officials to do everything for us. We must-in the future, as we have in the past, give them our earnest cooperation as organizers, good seamen and good Union men, who believe in all that solidarity stands for. Thomas (Aussie) Dawes- Former Newsman Compliments LOG To the Editor: For some time you have been good enough to send me copies of the SEAFARERS LOG, which I have read with great interest. Since I have been transferred to the London Embassy, to which the LOG also comes; and since the copy which comes here is routed to me, you may, if you will, remove me from your maiN ing list. As a former newspaperman and seaman, I want to compliment you on the job you are doing. The LOG is well put together, well written and filled with the sort of personal items which a sailor likes to read. -Harvey Klemtner ' Shipping Attache , Londom England American Embassy' -M'tx- �--K'f h i" ISr 2? SEAFAR E R SLOG •. Apdl 2/1948 ATX ENBED WELL "Page Thixteea Newsman, Stooging For Owneii, Paints Hollywood View Of Sea Life To. the Editor: Three crewmen and their pup, who was the ship's mascot, aboard the Augustine Victory. Despite stories in West Coast newspapers of "muliny" the trip ended on a good note, with the skipper and clrew emphasizing their good relations. Seatrain Man Gave Weaver Square Deal During Illness To the Editor: this. He is R. C. Chapdelaine, personnel manager for the SeaI am Henry C. Weaver, the OS train Lines, Inc., of 39 Broadway, cm the Seatrain Havana, who New York City. was taken ill with pneumonia aboard this vessel the night of VISITED HIM Feb. 14. As soon as our ship arrived I saw the very nice write-up in port, he came aboard to see in the LOG about the Chief Ste- what my condition was. The wai^, Fred Shaia, who nursed first thing he did was send me me back to life, and the person down to Hudson and Jay Clinic to whom I will be always grate­ to see if I could be able to re­ ful. I am now back on board main on board. ship having just come out of the The doctor's report was that hospital. I should be hospitalized for at There is someone else who is least two weeks more. So he a grand guy , in my book. Other had me checked into the hospi­ people who have had dealings tal. But first he asked me if 1 with him will probably verify had any money. I said I had a little. He then took $20.00 from his own pocket and handed it to me. While I was in the hospital he checked regularly to see how I To the Editor: was coming along. I am willing to distribute 4ho SEAFARERS LOG to SETTLES CLAIM - rrews of SIU ships that call After I was discharged from at this port of Recife. Brazil. the -hospital, I called his office ' As far as I know there is no and then went over to see him, place in Recife where the when he again asked me how I ' men can obtain news of the was fixed for cash. He gave me Union. more money, stating that I could If you would he kind pay him back after the insurance enough to put me on your claim was settled . mailing list IH gladly see While waiting for tKe Seatrain that the men get the papers. Havana to return and also for Also, I am seeking infor­ -the insurance claim to go mation concerning advertisthrough, the claims man was ^ ing rates in your paper. taken sick, so Mr. Chapdelaine Jack Elgrahly himself handled my case for me. The Texas and The result was that the claim Union Bar was paid in two days instead of Recife, Brazil two weeks. Log In Recife 0 I (Ed. Note: Sorry, the LOG does not carry any advertis­ ing. We've p^ you on the mailing list and the LOGs shopld begin arriving short­ ly). That's about the story as best can explain it. T think Mr. Chapdelaine is a grand fellow and I hope you see fit to mention this in our LOG.^ . Renry C. Weaver '' ' • The meeting is not in a smelly foc'sle—not at all. It is. I'm enclosing a "burp strip" from the Boston Sunday in the crew's recreation room, Post of February 29 written by some overstuffed stooge of equipped with a library, radio, the shipowners, no doubt. It cries to heaven of fink. record player and easy chairs. There are no foc'sles in mod­ I joined the SIU dtufing the war and sailed approxi­ em American ships. mately 26 or 28 SIU ships. It bums me up every time one of IGNORES FACTS these landlubbing jerks thinks he can capture the sentiment of the American public and make the front page ahjead of Mr. Allen is obsessed with Joe Stalin. , three things, wages, overtime and I think this guy should have been named "Pester" in­ a personal belief that there i$ nothing hazardous about seafar­ stead of Lester Allen. It would suit him better. ing as a job. I'm retired at present nnd working in a power plant, but He completely ignores that I get the LOG every week and am sure glad when it gets here. studies, including several in<j[uirSee if you can't give this phony an answer. Give my ies made by doUar-a-copy For­ regards to the boys and tell everybody I'd like to hear the news. tune magazine, have demonkrated that seamen's pay come's to E. J. (Red) Duffy barely 10 to 15 per cent of an, Burkitt Street Extension Portsmouth, New Hampshire operator's co.sts. Compared td the cost of bunkering, loading and The article to which Brother Duffy refers is a wild unloading, the crew payroll just amount to much. blast at the maritime unions by a Boston newspaperman doesn't He also ignores study after named Lester Allen who has some mighty strange notions study showing seafaring to beof shipboard life. * ing ashore behind a grocery just about the most hazardous line of work a man can take up. PALACE LIVING counter. In fact, the number of mer­ The captain of a ship isn't chant marine accidents is fully Allen doesn't confine himself to the unions, however, at least captain of his ship anymore. 500 percent above the average of. not completely. He does a little He's a poor harassed individ­ all other industries combined, a blasting at a few other things. ual, caught between the own­ figure substantiated last year by But his main thesis is that un­ Rear Admiral Edward H. (Ice­ ion wages and union conditions ers and operators, and the un­ berg) Smith who reported - the are destroying the U.S. shipping ion stewards on his ship. He fact in no less a capacity than takes all the blame and earns Commandant of the Third Coast industry. every penny he is paid. Guard District. Trouble is, says Allen, that American seamen not only get There is plenty more of the But it is not unusual for the pretty good wages but they get- same, and Allen seems not to facts to be ignored in a strictly overtime and" live in seagoing have looked into the SIU con­ fink article in a publication like palaces. To hear him tell it, you tracts which state explicitly that the Boston Post which takes a would think that no seaman does the authority of the Master and strong anti-union position at a lick of work without collect­ other officers is in no way limi­ every opportunity and accord­ ing at the overtime rate. ted by the Union agreement and ingly misleads its Boston readers. Things, of course, are a lot that a lawful order must be better than they were, but Allen obeyed. Nevertheless, this "au­ can't have too much sea time thority" on maritime labor goes of his own to reach the conclu­ on to say: sions he reaches. An order isn'l an order any Here is a sample of the Allen more. If a capiain or chief en­ view. gineer issues an order the crew "Pity the poor sailor on a doesn't like, they call a union night like this." Don't waste meeting then and there to dis­ To the Editor: your pity. He is snugly draw­ cuss the grievance—even if a For the information of our ing overtime pay for doing hurricane is working up to brother Seafarers, this scow, the far less than he. would be do­ southward. Robert B. Forbes, AmericanHawaiian, is really tops from bridge to engine, stem to sfem. FROM A SIU ARTIST'S SKETCHBOOK We have a fine crew and a ^ood bunch topside. Our skipper is a good navi­ gator in addition to being a ^ood. egg. He rallied a storm 'for some six days after leaving Ham-' burg on our homeward trip. 'All' during the storm he was as TOOI as could -be. He's really tops, not like some of the others Yrho blow their tops during a stprm. The Steward, too, is a good shipmate. He gives us a well balanced menu and not one of those hospital types. Nothing escapes his eye. Last week was Sam the Oiler's birthday, so^ he told us the 2nd Cook to bake a birthday cake for dinner. It was I terrific and really appreciated' by Sam and all hands. UP TO SNUFF Everyone aboard lives by Jthte SIU slogan: an SIU ship ib a clean ship. We'll bring this seow in clean and with no beefs. There's plenty of overtime u you want it, so, brother, if you ever see this baby on the boaurd, throw in for it. ^ In closing a word about the passenger we picked up in Ham­ burg. Brother C. Y. "Vierira came aboard after leaving the Fairisle due to illness. He proved himself to be a good egg and a good shipmate. HatS; off Seafarer Homer Spurlock has beea making pencil por- to Brother Vieira! James Oliver j iraifs 4>f Jus Union brothers hi Puerto Rko, This is the way Deck Oolegaie he saw Sal Colls, Saa Juan Port Af(ent, Forbes Crewmen Like Ship; Grab It, They Urge ^ " • ^• • .^1 �Page Fourleen r-rP m i:' ^ : All Distriets Of Seafarers Approve Aid To UFE Strikers Savannah, Ga. Keep up good work at the Stock Exchange and Curb Exchange and you will help tha UFE win the beef. Pictures of women being dumped show what you're up against. Wish we could be there to help. Charles Starling. Agent ^ 4. 4. . 4Detroit, Mich. ' Newspaper accounts of the beatings admin•istered Wall Street workers and SIU men have ' made all SIU Brothers in this district sore as hell. SIU members here are with you in spirit and are positive storm trooper tactics of police will spur all Seafarers and financial workers 'forward to the successful completion of this beef. 1 Fred Farnen, Sec'y-Treas. t? Great Lakes District. SIU P' 4. • . 44. :<S Baltimore, Md. UFE beef in New York great job. All hands '^ere proud of SIU's trade union position. Hold ^ihat line and you can't lose, f A1 Stansbury. Patrolman 44. Boston, Mass. s-.. " Your being on the bricks with brother union- ists of UFE makes us wish we wer^'there. Keep plugging for them in their good beef. The SIU 'always wins. Ray Queen, Patrolman 4. 4. 4 San Juan, P. R. Nice going-on Wall Street. SIU is living up to its reputation of helping out good unions with legitimate beefs. Good to see militancy of the financial workers. A good job all around. Sal Colls, Agent _ 4 4 4 Galveston, Texas . Time white collar workers got a break. We're all for them 100 per cent. Glad SIU is in there with them. Best luck for sijccessful 'fight. Keiths^lsop. Agent 4 4 4 Philadelphia Seeing white caps on UFE Wall Street picketlines in newspapers here made us proud. Men in this port wish them best of luck. Wish we could be there. Membership of Phila, I THE SEAFARERS Friday. April 2. 1948 LO G Shipping in Nnrfoik Goes Bad As Goai Movements Are Stopped BF BEN REES at present. Everybody is up in the air on state political issues, and there will be some inter­ esting stuff tb- tell you when we get the time to straighten things out. There are quite a few men around the port. Among them are the following; James Hunsuck; A. L. McDowell, Lloyd Richardson, Carl Carlson, Wil­ liam Newby, John Hite, Harlin Pratt, Orvall Daniels, James Maistri, Albert Colditz, Jack Wooten, and Chester Sawyer. New Orleans, La. NORFOLK — Shipping went Wish Ave men down here were in New York bad here and there is no other to do our part in helping the Financial Employes word to describe it. The reason win their beef with 4he Stock and Curb Ex­ was that coal shipments just changes. You are doing a wonderful job and about stopped. you are carrying on the SIU tradition. Keep However, we did have 13 pay­ going and good luck. offs, which was pretty good, and C. J. Stephens, Acting Agent we squared a plentiful assort­ ment of beefs. However, there 4 4 4* Mobile, Ala. were no beefs which were im­ The SIU is just the right Union to help the portant enough to warrant the Stock and Cufh -Exchange workers win their space , to give you the details. strike and you are doing a wondeffhl job. Keep A good deal of the discussion those lines going and you'll get the Wall Street at the last branch meeting cen­ moneybags to head in. Wish we were there. tered aroimd Union education. Jefi Morrison, Patrolman In addition, we are conducting special classes in the responsi­ 4 4 4 Norfolk, Va. bilities and duties of permitmen. The SIU is on the march again. Trouble is Included in this program are we can't all bcyn New York to do our" part practice shipboard meetings held By KEITH ALSOP in wrapping up the Stock and Curb Exchanges. in the Hall to acquaint permits GALVESTON — Shipping is Tell the United Financial Employes that we are with meeting procedure, and to pretty slow right now and there show them how to elect ship and behind them to the man. aren't any very solid prospects Ben Rees, Agent depaitment delegates. of its picking up. The local scene is pretty quiet 4 4 4 We did pay off three ships, the Tampa, Fla. Lyman Abbott, a Pope & Talbot Your great work backing up the United Fin­ scow, the Richard Davis which ancial Employes is in the SIU tradition. If we belongs to Luckenbach and the could make it you know we would be there. Call James Jackson, Waterman. The on us if you need us. Davis and the Jackson erewed JAMES MILLICAN C. Simmons, Agent Your wife is in the hospital up against right away. 4 4 4 There was a small beef on the San Francisco„ Calif. and you are urged to get in Jackson but it was quickly dis­ touch with the Department of Congratulations on your wonderful effort in Welfare, Children's Bureau, 779 posed of. We just had to see behalf of the United Financial Employes and 8th Ave., New York City, re­ that an amply supplied slopchest their strike at the Stock and Curb Exchanges. was placed aboard. garding your children. Your magnificent stand is in line with the Sea­ We received a proposal for a 4 4 4 farers International Uhion'S traditional forth­ small raise for the men on the BILL HOLLADAY right and progressive policy of helping other G&H Towing Company tugs, but unions in their struggle for better wages and Please contact your family. we think we can do. a little better conditions. Out here our only regret is Dad is ill and worries about you. better than what the company is that we cannot be in New York to help. Keep Mrs. W. O. HoUaday, 508 So.' offering. These boys belong to 2nd, McAlester, Okla. her steady as she goes. the Marine Allied Workers, the Harry Lundeberg, Pres. SIU 4 4 4 SIU affiliate. CHARLES PIMENTAL Meanwhile, Warren Wyman is 4 4 4 Would you please write home still over in Lake Charles ham­ San Francisco, Calif. Wishing a speedy success for the UFE at the and let the family know where mering away at those unor-, Exchanges. Congratulations on job you're doing. you are. We haven't heard from ganized tankers. He hits every­ you since you left to sail. Love^ one that comes in. That's the Steady as she goes. Mother, 223 Metacom Ave., War-j way we'll get those ships eventuSteye Cardullo, aUy. West Coast Represeniaiive ren, R. I, fialveston Shipping Goes On Siow Beil PERSONALS Text Of Regional Director's Report To NLRB United States of America The undersigned recommends Before The that the company's said objec­ National Labor Relations Board tions be overruled for the yeaSecond Region sons stated below: CITIES SERVICE OIL COM­ OBJECTION No. 1. The Com­ PANY OF PENNSYLVANIA pany objected that thq counting • (Marine Division) of ballots was ultra vires, illegal Employer and void becaiise a motion to and stay the counting was then pend­ SEV^EARERS INTERNATIONAL ing before the Board. The Board . UNION OF NORTH AMER­ disposed of this objection in its ICA, AFL Order of February 12 and March Petitioner 5. 1948. Case No. 2-R-7244 OBJECTION No. 2. The ComREPORT ON OBJECTIONS pan objected that on February 9, On February 11, 1948, CITIES 1948 when the ballots were SERVICE OIL COMPANY OF counted the election had not PENNSYLVANIA, herein refer­ been completed, since (a) one red to as the Company, filed Ob­ vessel in the unit, the "Lone jections to the Conduct of Elec­ Jack" had not been voted and tion and to Conduct Affecting (b) subsequent to the issuance of The: Results of the Election held the Direction of Election the purs,uant to a Decision and Di­ Company had acquired other rection of Election issued by the vessels who personnel were in National Labor Relations Board, the unit. The Board disposed of hereinafter referred to as the tile objection with respect to the Board, on October 20, 1947, and "Lone Jack" in its Order dated amended November 19, 1947 and March 5, 1948, So far as the January 20, 1948, the results of I newly acquired vessels are con­ which were sent forth in a Tally cerned, their personnel werq ©f Ballots issued February 9, clearly ineligible under the terms 1948. The Tally of Ballots was of the Direction of Election, as foUows: OBJECTION No. 3 .The Com­ Approximate number of eli­ pany objected that the entire gible voters — „.240 crew of the "Lone Jack" and the Void ballots 6 majority of the crew of the Votes cast for Seafarers In­ "French-Creek" both owned and ternational Union, AFL operated by the Company at the (herein called the Union)..153 time of issuance, of the Decision Votes cast against the Union 30 and Direction of Election were Valid votes counted 183 precluded from voting, although Challenged ballots 1 eligible The Board in its Order Denying Motion, dated February Valid votes counted plus challenged ballqts .....U.....184 12, 1948, directed that the appro­ priate unit should be confined to clusive: The Company objects all tmlicensed personnel on the 7 that, due to its acquisition of- 8 vessels which had voted, as of additional vessels after the issu­ that date, thereby eliminating ance of the Decision and Direc­ the eligibility of the crew of the tion of Election herein and the "Lone Jack". With respect to facts stated with respect to the the "French Creek" the facts are "Lone Jack" and the 'Trench as follows: She arrived in port, Creek" only 12% of its present near Philadelphia, after the time personnel had an opportunity to for voting had expired. Applica­ vote and only 22% of the eligible tion to the Board for an exten­ voters are still employed. These sion of voting time was then Objections were disposed of in pending, and Board Agents at­ the Board's Order of March 5, tempted to vote the employees ' 1948. provisionally, their ballots to be OBJECTION No. 12: The Com­ coimted only if the extension pany objected to the voiding of was granted. The Company re­ four blank ballots, contending fused to permit the Board Agents that these ballots should have to go aboard the vessel for that been counted as "No" ballots. purpose and most of the crew This Objection is patently with­ were then paid off and dispersed. out merit. Moreover, these bal­ The extension of time was subse­ lots cannot possibly affect the re­ quently granted and the remain­ sults of the election. OBJECTION No. 13: The Com­ ing eligible crew members voted at the vessels next port of call, pany objected to the coxmting as Jacksonville, Florida. Moreover, a 'Yes" ballot, a ballot with the figure 240 in the TaUy of markings in both the "Yes" and Ballots indicating the number of "No" boxes. Examination of this eligible voters included the crew­ ballot clearly reveals that the men of the "Lone Jack" and the I voter, using a soft lead pencil "French Creek" and the Union had inscribed an "X" in the box received a majority of that figure. marked "Yes" and when the bal­ The votes of the cfew members lot was folded a, considerably of these two vessels therefore lighter imprint was made in the could not possibly affect the re­ "No" box. In any event, this ballot cannot affect the results of sults of the election. OBJECTIONS Nos. 4 to 7, in­ the election. OBJECTION No. 14: The Com­ clusive: These objections are in effect mere restatements or elab­ pany objected to the cqunting of orations of Objections 2 and 3 baUots on the ground that and the~ arguments offered in allegedly only 53 individuals who support thereof. They are thiis had cast ballots were in the Company's employ at the time of disposed of above. OBJECTIONS Nos. 8 to 11, in­ the counting and thus only 53 ballots could be counted. All baUots counted were cast by per­ sons eligible to vote at the time of voting. OBJECTION No. 15: The Com­ pany objected to the election, generally, because allegedly the union threatened, coerced and in­ timidated voters to cast ballots for the union. Although the company has been given an op­ portunity to do so, it has failed to submit evidence substantiating this allegation. The Company has sta^d that it will not submit any evidence to the examiner assigned to the investigation. It has further stated that if it sub­ mits "proof", it will not submit the names of witnesses. OBJECTION No. 16: The Com­ pany objected to the election, alleging that the examiner who conducted the investigation was arbitrary and biased. This allega­ tion is completely unfourftided in basis of fact. It is the opinion of the imdersigned that the objections do not raise substantial or material questions regarding the -conduct affecting the results of the elec­ tion, and it is recommended, therefore, that the objections be overruled and that the union be certified as the exclusive bar­ gaining agent for the unit found by the Board to be appropriate, /s/ Charles T. Douds CHARLES T. DOUDS Regional Director Second Region . Dated; March 26, 1948 * ;• New-York,-N.'Y,' �Page Fifteen 6^5 1 Seeno, Salvatore 249 I Segard, Cris P Rumberg, Hans 21.19. Segers, -Oscar A1 1 Rummey, Frank M. 84.79 L63 1 Sahon, Harrison Runchey, John A. 1-27 3.23 1 Sehorn, William Runsberg, Hans - 32.«« 7.52 A Sehreyer, John E Runtz, Joseph E 80 1.37 1 Seibel, Floyd Rupp, Wm. S. 1-37 5.43 J Seibert, Fred M Rusca, John ..V- • 24.80 8.80 1 Seidel, Aristid A Bush, Ben " 18.33 501 HIBERNIA BLDG., NEW ORLEANS, LA. 1.07 ^ J Seidenberg, Paul W Rushing, E 1-38 8.08 1 Berry H. P Rushing, Jim L. 10.51 The following is a list of undairoed ^es and F^eral Old Age Self, Self, Jack .. , 1.49 1 Russ, J •8'^ Benefit overHleductions now beiig pad by ^sissippi Steamship Com­ 20.99 1 Self, Mitchell G Russel, Howard G. — 1-39 6.44 I Selinskie, Alex pany covering the ^od up to Dec«nber 31, 1946. RusseU, C. A 20.96 .94 1 Seliste, Bruns, N Men due money should call or write the company office, 501 Hiber- Sellers, Benjamin F Russell, Delmar *^8 2.67 I Russel, Douglas S. 58.59 nia Bldg. New Orleans, La. All dlaims should be addr^sed to Mr. EUeJ" Sellers, Donald 15^02 \ Russell, E 9-39 .. '23,34 1 busch and include fuU name, Social Security number, Z number, rating, Selsvik, Marvin B Russell, E 5-92 -89 J Semerjian, Nassy M date and place of birth and the address to which the money is to be sent. Russell, James A. .....:. 14.69 Sempreviva, Rudolfo V. .. .. 1L61 J 7.91 Schumacher, Wm. J 1.00 Senak, Michael Russell, J. C 5.94 19.47 1 11.87 Saunders, Parker A. .. 4.22 Schupstick, J 2.23 Sendrowski, Edmund G. Russell, Joseph 28.42 Saari, John F Saunders, Raymond W. .71 1 20.38 1.91 Schutsky, Leo H 17.28 Senior, Paul J Russell, Joseph A. 46 Sabiitino, Florida .69 J Sauviac, James T. ...... : 3.22 10.40 Schwar, Frederick HeBry 16.15 Serio, Salbata Russell, Mirle L 1.94 Sabogo, Enrique 23.82 J Savastio, D. S. 60.00 j •yV 7.12 Schwall, J 33 Serna, F Russell, Raymond A 9.30 Sacco, James V .Jr .25 1 Saville, 4.32 Joseph Schwaner, Clinton W 37.09 Serna, Philip Russo, Orlando 3.26 Sache, Irwin L 5.94 1 31.82 Savoca, 22.01 Schwartz, .Henry 5.72 Serraco, F Ruth, L. A 20.52 Sachs, Erwin Sawin, Robert W. 23.86 1 2.75 2.18 Schwartz, John 23.10 Serrano, Mario Rutkoski, F 6.73 Sachuk, Nicholas j 1.00 Sawyer, Alfred R. 15.32 2.97 Sesta, John James .11 Schwartz, Karl H Rutkowski, Andrew T. .... 7.59 Sada, Luis F. 11.66 Saxon, Walter Sadler, P. D 5.46 Saxvik, Olaf F Schwartz, S 6.34 Rutkowski, Boleslaw 9.04 9.90 16.00 Seufert, Fred T 5.80 1-25 Sevinsky, Paul 6.94 Schwarz, Milton G Ruttala, Hgimo A 11.87 Saffron, Haskel 1.37 Saya, C. 4.76 7.38 Seyler, John Frank .01 Schwatka, Fred Ryall, Charles R. 3.96 Sagaria, Lodovico 5.60 Saye, Ross Sager, O. E 27;81 28.46 Seymour, Chester J Ryall, Horace S -33 Sayres, Harold 5.30 Schwed, Andre 8.14 ^ 1.58 Scaffidel, Charles . 7.92 Shack, Stephen 2.34 Schweikhardt, Casper K Ryan, James B 22.03 Saillard, Gaston 4.37 Sakter, Sarnie 1-87 Schweinefus, Joseph B 26.25 .71 Ryan, John P 3.70 1190 : Scales, Clifford R. Shadoy, Kenneth R 6.53 Scanlon, Stanley 13.71 14.65 Schweizer, Ernest' R. Ryan, Peter J 14.24 Saiak, Jerry E. Salatich, B. P 3.46 Schwell, L 2.00 Shaffer, George Scara, John AT 2.79 Ryan, Peter P 13 58 '3.12 Scirlpi, Itter M 5.35 Salberg, Alfred 5.64 Scarsborough, R. C. ..^ 12.90 Ryan, Donald F 2.23 2.86 Shaffer, Marion E ;. 1.24 Shaffer, Roy 2.40 Sceviour, Stephen J. 14.46 Sconza, Edgar J Ryan, Walter A 12.03 Sales, Anthony . 827 15.98 jshahan, Orville Smith .... 23.86 98.75 Schafer, Jack M 3.73 Scoper, Thomas A Rybak, Edw. Alfred 6.69 Saliba, James Score, Donald Lee 46 i Shakespeare, John C Salisbui-y, Kenneth L 1.50 Schafer, Marvin P 31.26 ... !l7.a6 Rydalch, Wm. J -89 Scott, Claude S 35.64 Salmon, Sidney 11.55 Schafre, William J 28.00 ... ! .99 Shamberg, H Byherd, Marvin L 59.68 i 6.93 Shannon, Donald W 15.93 Schaffer, Edison 12.28 Scott, Earl R i4.a0 Ryminger, G. P ; 2.34 Salter, Barney C 5.00 Shannon, G. R 17.72 Schaffer, Ray 6.52 Scott, Harold 9.74 Rynes, Lawson P. J 5.51 Saltis, Michael P. — Scott, Henry Lester 6.34 Shapico, Max Sama, Walter M 1-00 Schallenberger, E 3.26 .45 Ryniker, Loren Fred 3.44 Scott, James 2.23 Sharp, James C Samanen, Oiva B 61.60 Schank, Loree H. C. 1.37 1.22 : Ryninger, George Paul .... 4.20 Scott, John D 23.25 Sharps, Donald S Samford, Toxie 01 Schattel, Emil J 47.51 18.51 • Ryon, Oscar F. 22.03 Scott, John L 4.32 Sharpe. 'John Samstay, August J. ..., 4.69 Schatten, H. J. 61 .81 4 Ryopponen, Viekko A. .... 7.28 5.05 1 Shattuck, Roy 19.74 Schaultian, Melvin ...-. 3.96 Scott, P. P 1.44 Saar, Julius T 84 Sanborn, George B Scott, William C 12.68 Sanchez, Antonio J. 1-78 Scheel, Kenneth 26.27 .66 Shaughnessy, R Saar, Lembit 9.07 43.18 i Shaver, Neil S Sanchez, Frederico G 86.34 Scheib, Duane W." 24.73 Scott, Wm. R 6.27 5.92 Shaw, Charles D Sanchez, John 8.26 Schein, Bernard L 12.81 Scrimsher, Wm 2.56 27.45 'Shaw, Charles G Sanchez, Louis 4.00 Schelter, Charles F 16.65 Scruage, Clarence H 2.47 - Scully, Jos. E 15.50 Shaw, Charles H Sanchez, M. 20.72 Schenk, C. L 12.89 T •'? Sczepaniak, George H 40.53 Shaw, Dewey 14.93 Sanqhez, Thomas Diaz 2.04 Schenker, Arnold 5.00 SIU, A&G District 49 Shaw, Duraed . .01 : Sand, Eddy M 2.24 Scbenkman, Edwin Joseph 7.94 Seabridge, Albert 5.32 Shaw, Durard BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. Sande, Nils J 47.52 Seaell, S ... 3.00 21.33 Scherdin, Francis L Seago, Arthur A 7.20 William Rentz, Agont Calvert 4539 Sandefer, Daniel D 1-04 .71 •: 9.23 Scherffius, Robert [Shaw, Joseph H BOSTON 276 State S*. 28.65 jSha-w, R. J 5.49 Seamens, Harold L Scherrebeck, Kay 11.48 Sanden, Conrad G 1-78 waiter Siekmann, Agent SowdoiB 445S 1.40 Shaw, Truman W .59 Seano, Mariano '2.62 8.95 Sclierrer, Thomas H. G.ALVESTON 30«V!I—23rd SL Sjanc^eas, Alwyne S Searcy, R 5.12 iShea, J. E .69 .33 Keijh AUop. Agent Phone 2-8448 Sanders, Curtis E 10.23 Schesnel, Bi-uno 11.15 jShea, J. N MO01LE * South Lawrence St. Sanders, Douglas E 3.55 Sears, William N .. 1.09 61.63 Scheuffele, David G. Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 2.23 Shea, J. P 4.66 Seay, Thomas E ... 2.80 8.50 Scheurman, Geo NEW ORLEANS 339 Chartres St. Sandiers, Eugene B. 35.74 Seabastian, George S. ... 7.94 .. W.52 Shea, James A 21.33 Schiavone, Guy Tom .. E. Sbeppard, Agent, Magnolia 6112-8113 Sanders, Forest E. 2.23 Shea, Mortimer ,5.76 Sebolewski, Frank J. ... 6.20 NEW YORK .51 Beavar St. Sanders, Gilbert W 12.80 Schierenbeck, John ..... 1.90 Shea, Terrence B 1.50 Seda, D Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 Sanderson, George F. ........ > .94 €.9.3 Schindler, F 117.50 Shea, Thomas NOftFOLK ..127-129 Bank St. •LOO Sederholm, Jack R .. 4.78 ; 4.13 Schindler, F. J Ben Reoa, Agent Phone 4-1088 Sandprson, Luke C. .43 Shea, Wilfred R Sederquist, Howard A. .99 .. ^5.60 Schiudler, T 2.€7 PHILADELPHIA 614-16 N. Wth St. Sanderson, Ro.bei-t T. 11.20 Shearer, Leonard A Sedihu, John F 15.58 Schindler, Theodore ... '1.50 Lloyd Gardner. Agent PopKfr 5-1217 Sandgreen, G 35.34 .45 Shearer, Robert G Sedlack, Eugene 53.68 SAN FRANCISCO ICS Market St. is.is 3.46 Schleicher, James E. Sandlin, John Henry 41.02 Shearer, Robert W Steye Cardullo, Agent Douglas 2-5476 74.51 See, Lester D., Jr 13.60 .79 Schliefer, R. G SAN JUAN, P.R 252 Ponco da Leon Sands, Charles F. ,94 Shears, Lindsey Seebacker, Alfred .82 6.86 SchJin, Ole J. ;.... 103.71 Sal ColU. Agent San Juan 2-6996 Sands, Leroy E. 1.14 4.46 Seeg, Rachard , 48.18 Schlosser, Gerald L. Sheather, Jack D SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. Sandy, Archie C. 8.62 .59 Seeger, Everetth , Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 13.07 1.10 Sheehan, Jeremiah Sanford, E. C 79 Schluep, Allen TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. 6.94 Dewey, Jr. Schmidt, 10.26 Cla^de Simmons, Agont Phone M-1323 SanfQi-d, Paul T 9.60 Sangiolo, Louis J. 5.23 Schmidt, Emile 4.66 George Sanner, John 11.59 Schmidt, SUP 3.09 Ralph H. . Schmidt, 4.76 HONOLULU 1® Merchant ,3t. Sanner, William H 2.23 John R. • The SEAFAKERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ Fhone 88777 Sansier, Geo. P H Schneider, 9.46 farers Icrternatiwial Union is available to all members who lyish L Schneider, PORTLAND I" W. 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As I went to the line, a cop stood in front of me and wouldn't let me by. I moved to one side and so did he. Then he moved to the other side when t did. I tried to get around^ the cop but he bumped me. This went on several times and finally I was thrown against a pillar, and hit it hard. Then another cop got into the argument. He said, "Take her away." So they took me away, and I was at the station house when the cops slugged the pickets. Somehow I found myself in the middle of the surging bunch and tripped over a fall­ ing picket. Lying face down, 1 looked up once and got rap­ ped on the back of my head. No one said "Get up" or any­ thing. A cop started beating me on the head again, and he must have hit me 30 or 40 times. I had my arm around another fellow so the cop hit me on the elbow—it seems they like to hit on the bone. His blow took all the strength •from my arm. Four cops tried to lift me to the wagon. Fin­ ally one grabbed me by the hair and neck and dragged me. The hospital told me the "elbow. nerves . may be crushed. •V t I JOHN WARD, Fireman — When the first upsurge ended. I found myself lying on my stomach in the middle of the group. I was about four men from the door of the Exchange. In the noise and turmoil I couldn't he^ anyone yell at me, and I'm ^ure no attempt was mad^ to do so. The first fueling .of what was going on came when I felt someone boEding me about the back and legs. Some cop rapped a tattoo on my back and I felt a sharp st->b when his stick cracked against my ankle bone. I don't think I could have risen then if I'd wanted to. Finally four cops grabbed me and dragged me to the wagon. yft] Grim-faced policeman stands over the body of UFE mem­ ber Maggie Brady, while her sister union member Joan Cabella stands watching over her. Hovering around are niore of "New "York's finest." menacingly fingering their nightsticks. A moment later Joan burst into tears when she realized that her friend had been badly injured. Swinging their sticks savagely, the police unmercifully beat the prostrate and reported, that even plain clothes detectives in thia crowd were beafeit , • -.."bodies of picketers. So vicioue was the attack that the American Civil Liberties over the head by the police, ^wever^ it takes more than police clul^Union pointed it out as ''reckless md almost maniacal zeal of the police," discourage the VFE-$ttU-SUP picketers. -.•rM � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource April 2, 1948 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. X, No. 14 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES CERTIFICATION OF SERVICE RECOMMENDED TO NLRB MM&P SUES SATEVEPOST FOR DAMAGES SEAFARERS HELP MAN PICKETLINES AS UFE STRIKES NEW YOUK EXCHANGES BAN ON SHIP TRANSFER IS VOTED BY HOUSES FIGHT GOES ON FOR 50 PERCENT SHIPPING SEAFARERE, CLERKS RING STOCK, CURB MARTS MORE U.S SHIPS ON AFRICAN RUN AS TRADE GROWS NO ARMY DRAFT YET- BUT GET CERTIFICATE FROM LAST WAR MM&P SUES POST FIR DEFAMATION SHIPPING SLOWS IN PORT MOBILE, NO CHANGES SEEN FOR NEXT WEEK NEW YORK BRANCH KEEPS BUSY ON ALL FRONTS BOSTON SHIPPING ON QUIET SIDE; LABOR TO FIGHT HIRING HALL BAN THERE'S PLENTY OF SPRIMG WEATHER BUT FEW JOBS IN PORT BALTIMORE GRUNDY MEN FIND THAT MISSING SHIP DOESN'T PAY PHILADELPHIA HAS SHORTAGE OF RATED MEN RATED MEN GET GOOD DEAL IN SAN FRANCISCO SEAFARER KILLED IN FALL IN FALL IN DUTH DRYDOCK;WAS FORMER PRIZEFIGHTER ALL DISTRICTS OF SEAFARERS IN NORFOLK GOES BAD AS COAL MOVEMENTS ARE STOPPED GALVESTON SHIPPING GOES ON SLOW BELL TEXT OF REGIONAL DIRECTOR'S REPORT TO NLRB Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 04/02/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/6573dd76b49b2618503fbdd7bafe6c94.PDF 7bf8518629c3400c1560235a1ca65f9e PDF Text Text Official Organ of the Atlantic and Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of North America i'VK.r . T" '^ VOL. X New Company Signs Up With Seafarers NEW YORK. N. Y,. FRIDAY. APRIL 9. 1948 AS THE STRIKE SPREAD Another company was added / to the SIU fleet this week when the White Range Steamship Company signed the standard dry-cargo agreement. i The company's • first vessel, the ,SS John Hanson, a Liberty, was scheduled to leave 'New York over the weekend for the Texas coast where she will load grain . foi* Greece. ' All indications are that White Range will add more ships to the line in the near future. • Meanwhile, the SIU organiz­ ing drive rolls ahead on other fronts, and there will be more new contracts added to the SIU list when negotiations now in progress are completed. CITIES SERVICE The Union is still waiting for final certification as bargaining agent on the Cities Service tankers. " As reported in the LOG last •Week, the Second Region of the National Labor Relations Board has' rejected the company's phony objections to certification, and the final confirmation is'ex­ pected any day from the NLRB's national headquarters. As so-on as certification is re­ ceived, the SIU will petition the NLRB for a union'Shop election as required by the Taft-Hartley Act. Labor Rallies Behind UFE In Wall St. Beef The strike that the Wall Street tycoons thought would be , a short one, resulting in the^ com­ plete defeat of the United Fin­ ancial Employes, Local 205, OEIU, AFL, this week picked up momentum and gave signs of being even st»onger than it was when it started. Added to the assistance already being given by the Seafarers International Union and the Sail­ ors Union of the Pacific, this week a number of other unions pitched into the battle and granted both financial and physihelp to the strikers. (For a list of unions backing the UFE, see page 3.) To add to the effectiveness of the strike, Frank Fentonj who was for years Organizational Di­ rector of the AFL, and Who is at the present time the Ii^mational Representative of the na­ tional body, has come td New York to coordinate and direct As soon as the strike in the Sieek and Curb Exchanges was solid, plans were set up to the activities of aU AFL unions spread the action to the member firms. By Tuesday. April 6. four member firms were struck, participating in the action. As an indication of the and the employes of those companies were out on the lines with their Brother union mem­ bers. By this method the imion forced the firms to discontinue transferring business normally strength of the strike, picketlines done in the Exchanges, and also gave these additional Wall Street workers the opportunity to continued in great force around join in the fight for higher wages and union security. Despite management's claims to the con­ the Stock and Curb Exchanges, and then spread out to take in trary. the strikers very seriously crippled the work in the exchanges and the struck firms. Whistling in the dark statements of "business ss usual" were inunediately disproved by the four brokerage houses. This ac­ brokers themselves, when they wrote end phoned the strikers threatening to blackball them tion came as a surprise to the if they didn't return to work at once—and by going to employment agencies for scabs. But. financial big-wigs, and gave the lie to their statements that ope­ then, how can a handful of linking brokers t. ke the place of 1500 strikers? rations were "normal." Thv2 four member firms to which the strike has been ex­ tended are J. S. Shields Com­ pany, E. F. Hutton Company, WASHINGTON—One Marshall However, the House Foreign Re­ service by the companies. Most what its role will be under the Bache and Company, and A. M. Kidder. Plan cargo in every, two riiust lations Committee, under persua- important of all, it means jobs Marshall Plan . b^0 carried in an American ship. :sive pressure from the State. De­ for American seamen. Most cheerful company is These represent pow^jjl in­ However, nobddy. expects a Arnold Bernstein which frankly terests in the economic life of This'is the provision for which partment, rejected the 50' per the Seafarers International Union cent guarantee and recommehded shipping hoom of Wartime pro­ says that it expects to put cn this nation, and it shocked WaU portions. Views of spokesmen extra ships to carry coal, grain Street when a substantial major­ all winter. And this ithat 200 ships be tran^erred. ity of the employes in each of­ This was where the SIU en­ for the companies ski'ike a tone and general cargo. is. the .iprovision that was written Isthmian and Waterman also fice walked off the job and es­ into-the M!arshall Plan legisliition tered the picture as a decisive best described as "cautious - which became law early this counterweight to the -State De­ optimism." Actually; none of the are optimistic, although they tablished picketlines. partment. Seafarers deluged companies yet knbws exactly DIRTY FIGHTING Week. (Continued on Page 14) their Congressmen and Senators .The showdown came when the It did not take the employers House of Representatives repudi­ with letters and telegrams, warn­ long to realize that they were ated its own Foreign Relations ing of the danger in tran.sfeiring in for a hard tussle. And so, nev­ ' Gommittec,-: by first voting ships and of the necessity of er reluctant to fight dirty, the against chartering ships to the carrying 50 percent pr moi'e of Negotiations for a new con­ A rank and file group of G&H bosses resorted to intimidation. "beneficiary nations, and then by the cargoes in American ships. tract between. the Marine Allied towboatmen are serving on the Many Stock Exchange strik­ In fact, the SIU's influence had Workers, fast-growing affiliate of negotiating committee, and the ers were telephoned at their. guaranteeing the Ainerican mer­ chant marine 50 per cent of the loomed large in the Senate's the Seafarers International Un­ membership is being kept fully homes and warned that if they ' original, action for the 50 percent ion, and the G&H (Galveston informed of all details of the did not report to work the next: cargoes. Due to incomplete reports guarantee. Introducing this sec­ and Houston) Towing Company discussions. day, their jobs were no longer from Washington at the time tion of the legislation early in are now in progress. Before any agreement is con­ theirs. the LOG went to press last March, Senator Knowland of The Union has submitted a cluded it will be presented to In addition, they were told* week, wfe stated that the House California based his stand on the proposed agreement calling for the G&H personnel for discus­ that they would never again be employed in the financial dis­ , ot Representatives had not testimony of SIU President a 20 per cent wage increase sion and final action. across the board, along with Involved are approximately trict. In other words, they •would" voted that 50 per cent of the Harry Lundeberg. SHOT IN THE ARM about nine changes in the pres­ 250 tugboatmen employed on be blacklisted. Marshall Plan cargoes should , The SO percent guarantee is; a ent working rules. the company's harbor tugs, which This intimidation backfired,/ h« carried in American ships. shot in the arni for American In its counter-proposals, the operate out of the ports of Gal­ and the strikers marked down • We are happy to announce this shipping. It means that shipping Company has ofltered an' eight veston, Houston and Corpus one more reason why they need- correction* the protection of a strong union. - The Senate had voted these will not fall under the present percent' increase in wages. So far Christi. v ^a pro'vlsiohs ibto its Version of level and probably means that it has refused to make apy The present agreement with Efforts by the UFE to have the company expires April 30. the Plan seyer^ -weeks earlier, j more ships • wiU be called into change in'the working rules. (Coutinurd on Page • '••• V- Operators Cautiously Optlmistis On Expansion I No. 15 Tugmen Ask Wage Boost �Page Two m k &• T H E SM A'F-..A R E R S LaG :X Friday. AJ)ril 9, 1948 I? A SEAFARERS LOG i; Published Weekly by the 5:' Pi^ • li il 0:.: ;i>'- • 1 iv.'" I' i' SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District i AfHllated with the American Federation of lialior At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 PAUL HALL ------ Secretary-Treasurer Editorial Board J. p. SHULER LINDSEY WILLIAMS JOE ALGINA ii.'.'* Vv-" .*.•*• T;/•.-i"'• Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N.Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. George K. Novick, Editor 5f 287 Ik The Common Fight One of the prime factors in any strike operation is the type and scope of support given to the union involved by its brother organizations in the labor movement. In a good many cases, the extent of this support is a very decisive influence on the outcome o£ the beef. At the very least, it provides the workers out on the picketlines with the encouragement and inspiration that is so essential to victory. lii'^ yt On this basis alone, the United Financial Employes, which is now out on the bricks in tlie heart of th^na­ tion's financial empire for decent wages * and conditions for thousands of abused white collar workers, is destined to score a big win. I81- ..Sparked by the lead of the Seafarers International Unipn and the Sailors Union of the Pacific, organized labor ihas purged to the side of the UFE people, literally and- ifigurativelyr ' '"Stirring suppprt has come from every section of the labor' movement-^American Federation of Labor, Con­ gress of Industrial Organizations and independent labor bodies. Hospital Patients ' They have responded to the needs of the financial workers with money, food and physical help in generous portions. And they have pledged that more is coming, and will continue to come, until the high and mighty snubbers of reality—the big wheels of finance—are forced to itccept the mandate of the majority for a union shop in Wall Street. •| l|: When entering the hospital notify the delegates by p^• card, giving your name and the number of your ward. Staten Island Hospital True, there is nothing unusual about solidarity in the ^anks of organized labor. The history of the American •-Tabor movement demonstrates that solidarity is traditional These are the Union Brothers^^currently in the marine hospitals, aniong organized working men and worden. ias reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers Bnd^lime hanging But what is unusual about the support now being given heavily on their hands. l>o what f ou can to chSer them up by - the UFE by other unions, is the virtually unprecedented writing to them. J! U Meii Now h The Mafine Hos/utah proportions this show of solidarity has assumed. Rarely STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL does a beef provoke such a response from what is un­ F. FONDULA E. BERWALD questionably a cross-section of the labor movement. L. ANDERSON , It is quite possible that in giving all-out support of the P. FRANKMANIS UFE, organized labor has rightly recognized that the R. J. GARDNER S. HEIDUCKI financial workers' fight is the fight of all labor. E. OLSEN The big boys in Wall Street represent the money- J. McNEELY Tbehind-the-mohey. Their indefensible stand on the basic G. BISCHOFF . M. CASTRO T^sues involved in the cuji^rent strike symbolizes the deterJ. SHEiVIET -•niriation of big business to thwart and crush all attempts: P.LOPEZ "by the working people of this nation to maintain a decent F. NERING American standard of living. * T. J. SCHUTZ C. DESOUSA In attempting to stave off the organization of this last M. ROSENBERG -stronghold of the viciously anti-union forceis, the financiers R. FLOYD are hoping to establish a pattern for attacks on trade J. PIETRZAK unibns everywhere. They have been encouraged by the J. J. HANLEY J. S. MINESES • Taft-Hartley Law, which was enacted at their bidding. C. NANGLE They will do their damndest to use it to break labor's back. R. J. STROM But there are visible signs that organized labor is wise. J. H. MURRAY J. DOWNIE It is expressing its unity and showing big business that an injury to one is an injury to all. That much is clear M. ELSAYED X from the bang-up response they are giving to the UFE's. BRIGHTON MARINE HOSP. treeds. W. CAREY And out of it will come a strong, .victorious UFEJ.. LEE und a stronger united trade union movement. E. DELLAMANO T\-:- E. HARRISON W. FEENEY H. FAZAKERLEY P. CASALINOUVO J. KLENOWICZ T. RITSON H. ALLEN H. MCDONALD R. KING A. BONTI R. LORD XXX GALVESTON MARINE HOSP. E. BARNHILL C. WILLIAM FIELD S. HERNANDEZ XXX SAVANNAH MARINE HOSP. J. J. FERGUSON J. T. MOORE A. C. PARKER F. LORENTSEN' E.WARREN J. L. SWNIDLE X XX MOBILE HOSPITAL GEORGE WILLIAMS WILLIAM J. SULLIVAN E. BOWERS -E. JUZANG WILLIAM BURK ^ . • -V:, You can contact your Hos­ pital deleg^e at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing times: Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 5th and 6th floors.) Thursday •<- 1:30 to 3:30 pan. (on 3rd nnd 4lh-Robrs.), Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 pim. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) L. M. BIRD M. C. CARDOVA XXX BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. L. R. FISKE LUIS GGMZAEJ C. B. VEKEW H.G.BROWN JAMES SHIPLEY JOE SHIMA GEORGE D. OLIVEE. JORMSTED R. B. FULLER JAMES G. POUTS LEO J. STEPHENSON T. A. CARROLL D. HERON H. BOONE T. E. LEE W. W. DeHAVEN J. WICHARTZ • G. H. HAGA XXX SAN THAltelSCO HOSPITAL iiJRLlNG "IttffiLLE J. HODO H. WATSGN A, A. iSMltH ELMER-HALLMAN . s'.'::S4. r MS �rridayi jLprU fc -t'tt-B Pag» Tln«» WHAT HAPPENS NOW, BOYS? MiOH M, tAlX, MINN., OMIMMH MMEIITA.TArr,OMO . W.iUPUNO«WMtTH.N.i. > MWIIMM.IVn.NbV* MMMt«. MUMMY* MONr« ^ Mjwei e. wMn, PLA* «i.i VMMM B. iHMnrtfl,CHtV OBUNVO, nWMM A. MeCAMC. OCfCVnVKAMtirANr mo A. HAimjy,.m., N. i.. vteccHAHiMAj^ aniAUD W. LANMi* tND« etARK B. HOMMAM, MWM. •DWARO aMCeOWIN, OHM Con^eiB(fi; of tfie ?Hnttel^ States; ORAHAM A. RAROIN,N. C. AVOVfTIHC 0. ICCUJir, PA; JOINT COMMITTEE ON LABOR-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS fCNIATSD PURMMNT T9 MC.Mt MrUMJC ULW IN, MTH CONMNtM) Apvll 5* 1948 V -'•1'V V.'.; M. U. David Kaeft rv'.' Fraaldant, The ynited Fioattcial Enployees, Local-20$ OCfiee Ei;Q)loyee8 Lsbernational Vaion, AFL 40 Ekehaage Place Hew York, Ifew Toark Dear Mr. Keefe: . Seaator Taft has referred your telegram of Ifarch 31 to this Committee. _ ^* An amendmeat which would have made unica~ehop contracts con^ulscry on employers if the majority of the employees so voted was offered on the floor of the Senate at the time the Taft-Hartley Law was under consideration and was decisively defeated. Resisteince of management to con^mlsory unionism in the past was mainly on the ground tb&t employees did not want it. In most Instances that tiwve been reported to us the authorization for such a con­ tract ~hy an impressive vote has .je8ulteTT!n*W..uoiLpo~s^op cgjjtg^, lour "telegram prewnts an exan^le to the coritrary. • VM'r^r-.r .>• Sincerely youra Organized labor's contention that the Taft-Hartley law is a one-sided, union-busting in­ strument is virtually admitted in the above letter from the chief counsel of the Joint Congres­ sional Committee on Labor Management Relations. -NAS in the current Wall Street strike situation, wherein the employers are freely permitted to openly flout the intent of the law, no provision exists to compel respect for the democratic process In pressuring Congress to enact the Taft-Hartley law. management screamed that the union shop was not the wish of the majority. In compliance with the law the United Financial Em­ ployes entered into a union shop election in the New York Stock and Curb Exchanges. Stock Exchange employes voted 92 per cent for the union shop; Curb people went for it by 94 per cent. Yet management refused to recognize the results and forced the strike. UFE, in a telegram last week, tossed the issue in the lap of Senator Robert Taft, asking him, "What now?" From the letter above, the answer appears to be that management must be made to recognize labor's right. Inland Boatmen Given Charter By Seafarers SAN FRANCISCO — The Ex­ ganizing on an industrial rather ecutive Board of the Seafarers than a craft basis. International Union of North However, last year the heavy America on April 1 issued a di­ communist infiltration in CIO rect charter to the Inland Boat­ maritime unions became too men's Union of the Pacific, once much for the IBU to swallow. So did the CIO's raiding tactics and a CIO affiliate. continued dual unionism. IBl Issuance of the charter cul­ President John M. Fox, speak­ minated many months of nego­ tiations, and the Boatmen are ing to the IBU membership, put now bringing 4,000 men into the it as follows: SIU. IBU members voted six to "It has now become api>arent one for affiliation in a referen­ that the CIO is establishing it­ self on a permanent basis and dum. The Inland Boatmen's Union not confining itself to industrial was organized in 1918 in this organization. It has issued craft city, and was first known as the charters paralleling the charters Ferry Boatmen's Union of Cali­ issued by the AFL. The purpose of the CIO has been largely ac­ fornia. complished, but there has been In the beginning, the union af­ no evidence of re-establishing filiated with the International itself with the AFL in the rea­ Seamen's Union of America as sonable foreseeable future. No a district organization. In that action was taken by the October way the Boatmen became an 1947 convention of the CIO on affiliate of the Sailors Union of the subject of unity, which conthe Pacific; Marine Cooks, Stew­ finns the observations made." ards and Waiters Union of the Pacific; Marine Firemen, Oilers and Watertenders Union of the Pacific and other unions on the Atlantic, Gulf and Great Lakes. Under the leadership of Presi­ dent Andrew Furuseth of the ISU the Boatmen, with the help of other maritime workers, were able to improve both their wages {Continued from Page 1) and their conditions. the Stock and Curb Exchange In addition they greatly ex­ authorities agree to an impartial tended , their jurisdiction and fact-finding board, to sift the changed their name to Ferry facts and issues of the strike, Boatmen's Union of the Pacific. were met by silence on the part In 1936, as the union's jurisdic­ of Stock Exchange President tion spread still further the Emil Schram and Curb Exchange name was changed again, this Prexy Truslow. time to Inland Boatmen's Union. The union challenged the Ex­ At present, the IBU has mem­ changes but to no avail, and, as bers up and down the Pacific a result, the panel of prominent Coast from British Columbia citizens who accepted the invi­ down to Mexico, working in all tation to serve on such a fact­ three departments of inland finding commission have made craft. plans to start their investigations. In 1937, dissatisfied with the Another committee, this one to policies of the International Sea­ raise money for the strikers "so men's Union, the IBU withdrew the strike can be fought out on from tlie ISU and took a char­ its own merits, and not by the ter from the CIO which was or­ starvation of the strikers and their families," has also been established. The committee is made up mainly of well-known union leaders from both the AFL UFE Broadens Strike To Four Member Firms Organized Labor Cives All-Oat Sapport To UFE Pledges of support—physical, Hotel and Restaurant Employes the UFE from labor and other mass sympathy for the cause of April showers may bring ' moral, and financial-^ontinue to Union, Locals 60 and 325; Mas­ organizations is on a scale vir- the long-abused white collar May flowers but for the Seapour into the • United Financial ters, Mates and Pilots Associa­ tually* precedented, indicating the workers. -farers walking the UFE picketlines in Thursday's Employes' strike headquarters. tion. A HELPING HAND rain they brought umbrellfus. With the list growing daily, 25 Also the American Merchant The umbrellas — about 25 labor organizations have ah-eady i Marine Staff Officers Association; of them—were the gift of announced their backing of the American Federation of State, Samuel Feiwel. who has a County and Municipal Employes; Wall Street beef. rainwear shop at 105 Trinity New York Municipal and Tran­ Place. He thought the while Aid from the labor groups — sit Workers; District Council No. caps and the Seafarers wear­ AFL, ClO and independent—has 9, Brotherhood of Painters and ing them should be protected been arriving steadily in the Decorators and Office Employes by white umbrellas. He said I form of cash for strike and re­ International Union, Local 153. it would make a pleasing lief funds, food for the pickets m\ spectacle to observers. • >'--21 CIO GROUPS and manpower for the lines. Besides. Mr. Feiwel pointed . --ti f ';.U Casli contributions thus far re­ Support has also been pledged out. "I'm in sympathy with ceived total $6,829:70. Trade Unions." by the following non- and anticommunist CIO unions: AFL UNIONS . * .. American Newspaper Guild; and the anti-communist section In addition to the backing of Telephone Workers Organizing of the CIO. ' • the Seafarers International Un­ Committee, Region 9-A, United Since the biggest worry of the ion and the Sailors Union of the Automobile Workers; New York striker is that his family will not Pacific, aid has come from the State Industrial Union Council have money for food and rent, following AFL organizations: the fact that the entire AFL has and the Retail, Wholesale and Central Trades and Labor Department Store Employes Un­ been rallied to support the UFE Council of New York, represen­ ion. has had a good effect. tative body of all AFL unions A Relief Committee has been The Union of Care.^ Employees got together to set up to help strikers who are in the city; International Ladies Independent labor unions that Garment Workers Union and its are backing the financial work­ show their solidarity with the UFE strikers. Above, left to in need, and a Medical Aid Com­ affiliate, the Cloak Joint Board, ers are the Association of Catho­ right, Sam Kaufman. President of the Union of Care Employees. mittee, with a panel of doctors which have thus far contributed lic Trade Unionists; Marine Fire­ M. David Keefe. UFE President, and Nat Klein. UCE Vice supplied by the Workmen's Cir­ $5,000; Motion Picture Home Of­ men, Oilers and Watertenders, cle, well-known pro-labor fra-r, fice Employes Union, Local H-63; and the Union of Care Employes. President and Boqrd Chairman, have their picture taken as a ternal organization, will supply Radio Officers Union; Pulp, Sul­ The commitments of unquali­ check for $150.00 is handed to Brother Keefe. In addition. —^free of charge—medical atten­ phite and Paper Mill Workers; fied support that have come to 10 percent of UCE dues will be turned over to the UFE. tion to strikers and dependents.. - �; 41. Page-Four - T»B 9 iii9G WUSK^ Agra A IMi ;U ROU Officials Press MEBA To Bar Commie-Led Merger TIGUBES^AN ZIW Seafarers' Aid Helps Engineers In Fast Victory Officials and members of the ... With the history of the ACA Radio Officers' Union. AFL, are|so widely known and their past doubling their efforts to con­ pro-communist activities a matSolid Seafarer support to ter of record, is it possible th^t MEBA Engineers striking Calmar vince the MEBA that the pro­ the MEBA officials and member­ ships on the West Coast mate­ jected move of the Marine Di- ship will approve of their or­ rially aided in bringing about a visfon of the American Com­ ganization acting as the 'guinea quick victory for them, and, in­ munications Association, CIO, to pig' in this proposed merger plan directly, enabled them to gain an join the MEBA is a carefully which is nothing more than an­ agreement for Ore ships on the other attempt by the waterfront East Coast. planned communist maneuver. division of the communist party The Engineers' strike began on In a letter to Pi-esident Samuel to form their much longed-for March 26 when they walked off J. Hogan of the MEBA, the Bos­ national union for all maritime Cahnar's Penmar in Seattle and ton Representative of the ROU, workers?" the Massmar in San Pedro. The COMMIE HISTORY Stephen E. Douglass, writes a walkout came after the company stirring appeal urging rejection The ROU has been pressing refused to negotiate a contract, claiming that Engineers were of the "merger" by the forth­ the MEBA all winter to block supervisory employees under the this communist move. coming MEBA convention to be Taft-Hartley Act. In December, Fred M. Howe, held in Jacksonville in May. The West Coast office of the General Secretary-Treasurer of ' Douglass, whose letter is dated the ROU, also wrote a letter to SIU, Atlantic & Gulf District, April 1, 1948, points out that Hogan in which he outlined the received word of the walkout since it was founded in 1931 the history of communist action in when Calmar called to report ACA has been heavily infiltra­ the maritime industry in even that the "SIU cre.w on the Pented with communists. He also gieater detail than does Douglass. mar in Seattle, in violation of says that the MEBA by granting the agreement, refused to take Howe made clear that the "provisional" charters to the two the ship out." ACA Maritime Districts has al­ ACA had been one of the key A UFE picket takes a look at the ticker tape and wonders outfits in the communist-inspired In communicating with the I !;iv. ready violated its own constitu­ how long the Exchange authorities can keep up the fiction m turmoil on the waterfronts in crew, a different story was told. tion. ^ recent years. He also stated that of "Business as Usual." From long experience these employes The ship's delegates stated that "I understand,"" Douglass many non-communist members know that it takes a large, well-trained crew to maintain the entire crew turned to when -writes, "that the two provisional of ACA's Marine Division were smoothness of operation in the Exchanges, and so he wonders requested to do so, because they how much longer the Exchanges can continue operations knew it was impossible to move charters, one to the Atlantic ready to quit. - District and the other to the the ship without Engineers be­ Pacific District of ACA, have low. been issued irregardless of the The Captain, trying another fact that the constitution and by­ tactic, attempted to get the crew laws of your union make no off without the payment o^ provision for such charters or transportation by ordering the for the admittance to member­ crew to stand by fore and aft, ship of any craft other than En­ hoping they would refuse his gineers, without a vote of the order. Again they willingly members present at a convention Overtime Records asking the two men who had every port to approve ;them. obeyed knowing there still were • of yotu- organization." Each year, before negotiations been on before whether such no Engineers below. NEW YORK — Quite often for new^ contracts begin, the agreements weren't against the ANTICIPATES RAID In San Pedro, aboard the there seems to be confusion over membership is asked by the Port Union principles. Crews couldn't After a review of communist the procedure to be followed in Agents and through notices in make their own working rules Massmar, the crew cooperated 100 percent with the striking tactics in ,maritime in which handling overtime. Our agree­ the LOG to submit in writing "to they said. MEBA members. he points out that the commu­ ments, however, are quite clear the Secretary-Treasurer any Personally I headed for the on the subject and should be In a telegram to the San Fran­ nist led radio men would un­ changes that would benefit the Mate's room to inform him that cisco office of the SIU, W. K. doubtedly try to raid the ROU, understood thoroughly by all membership. the crews on an SIU ship worked hands. Douglass writes as follows: With these suggestions in hand according to the agreement Buttram of the MEBA thanked "Unless the officials of the After authorized overtime has your committee can. go befoi'e signed by the Union and not by the , SIU for its aid, and stated, "Your support enabled us not MEBA take the necessary action been worked it is the responsi­ the shipowners knowing exactly any Mate-and-crew agreement. bility of the senior officer of the only to get an agreement with what the membership wants. at yoxu- coming National Con­ Think this problem over care- Calmar but also to get an agree­ department, as well as the de­ But if crew members are al­ vention to ward off this 'invader' fuUy, men. Discuss it with your ment for the Engineers on Ore once and for all you are most partment members, to keep a lowed to make private agree­ shipmates. vessels on the East Coast. likely to find the MEBA, in a record of the overtime worked. ments with Captains, Mates and Each employee, the agreement Engineers the years of work You will see the harm that comparatively short time, at the "We wish to thank the SIU, mercy of these leftist 'intruders' specifies, is to .receive a slip which have gone into the Union such agreements can do. If you Atlantic & Giflf District, for its stating the hours of overtime and agreements will have been in are on a ship where anything cooperation, and assure you wethe nature of the work per­ vain. like the above starts, call the will cooperate with you in a formed. GANGWAY DEAL crew together and stop it im­ like manner at any time you so Records are to be kept by both Hei-e is an example. (I won't mediately. request," the crewmen and the department state ' the ship's name as there Johnny Johnston head so as to avoid differences were only two men aboard who in overtime slips. had made the previous trip.) The agreement states further: I was called to the ship to The SS Robin Trent, tenth un­ "No claim for overtime shall settle a deck department beef. it of the Robin Line's post-war be valid unless such claim is As I boarded her I noticed that fleet, was due to arrive in New presented to the head of the de­ there was no gangway watch. York, April 9, to sign on a crew partment within 72 hours after The beef was settled, eind later : under foreign articles for her completion of the work. When on a few of us were discussing maidan run as a freighter to work has been performed and the beef in the raessroom. an overtime claim is disputed, Natmally I ask^ why there South and East Africa. the head of the department shall was nobody on the gangway. The Trent was carrying a acknowledge in writing that the The new crewmembers told me coastwise crew signed on in Nor­ work was performed." they were waiting for the Mate folk where she was re-converted from a baby flat-top into a Similarly, a crewmember has to make out a watch list. I told freighter. This week she was the right to request that hi& them I'd see the Mate right away overtime record be produced for loading in Baltimore and Phila checking up purposes. Since and have the watches started.As I started to leave the messdelphia. beefs ai-ise frequently involving room, a man who had made the The Trent was built originally this 72-hour provision, it is ad­ previous trip Said: as a C-3 but, like the Robin visable to check the overtime "We don't stand any gangway Kirk which went into service a day by day and thus avoid dis­ watches on this ship. The Mate couple of months ago, she saw putes. and the last crew made an service during the war as an agreement last trip Mot to stand Freddie > Stewart aircraft carrier. any gangway watches. The i 4, 4, The Trent is an outright ad­ Mate was going to slip in over­ dition to the Robin fleet, the Private Agreements time for us on weekends." company reports, and will not NEW ORLEANS — The Sea­ BLEW TOPS replace any vessel now operated farers International Union has a It was never clear to me or by the Robin Line. signed agreement with every the new crewmembers whether She will be followed shortly by company it has under contract. the Mate was big-hearted and the SS Robin Mowbray, another All these agreements were ne­ gave the fuR 48 hours or just •reconverted C-3, and the SS gotiated by yotir elected officials threw in a little gravy. Robin Kettering, a C^2 special and they went into effect when At any rate, the new men oiM membn thinks 61 pnvata -agreements. of the Robin Locksley class. you, the membership, voted in started Wowifig their tops and Oi i Converted Flat-Top Joins Robin Fleet; Two More To Come �T H E S B Fxiday, ApsU S^. IMS LO G Page Five Shipping Picks Up In Savamiah, Mew Tankers Help To Cfear HaH By CHARLES STARLING SAVANNAH — The past tea;times, to cnmplete the erew of days have seen a real jump in a ship leaving on a foreign voy­ shipping in this port. The num­ age; but on coastwise ships, it is a different stoxy. ber of jobs filled has just about Another reminder, while on cleaned the Hall Of rated men, the subject, is the fact that we and has made the wait for the are cracking down on drunks unrated members a lot shorter. and performers in this port. clean. She is waiting word from all right. The Mate was one By CAL TANNER That's the way we like to see it^ Our campaign against the lush­ the company whether to go for of those Isthmian oldtimers who' We paid off the William Car­ es has borne fruit in that things MOBILE — Shipping in this another trip. is taking a little time getting" port has been on the slow bell are more orderly around here, used to the agreement. The Paulson on Tuesday, and the James but we want things to be even for the past week, and pi-ospects So many of the ships that Buck had a transportation beef. • Swan paid off and signed on better. for the week coming up look come in these days head for the boneyard that the payoffs don't about same. the early part of this week. We BACK BEEF If you're riding, on a cloud, tiehad the Legion Victory in with up down the street, 'cause we'll We had three payoffs and three help a crowded beach too much. The membership here is plenty' a couple of beefs, but as she is sure put a hole in your flying sign-ons, and all the payoffs were The three ships we signed on interested in the Financial Em-' clean. » were, two Alcoas and one Water­ ployes' strike in New York and going to New Orleans for the carpet. The R, K. Hollistier, Waterman, man, and all the sign-ons were payoff, we let them ride. We've found that postiixg a which had been out eight and a accomplished with a minimum of the part being played by the" Seafarers. The boys crowd the' Expected in this week is the copy of the resolution against half months had no disputed beefing. radio and snatch at the news­ Southwind, South Atlantic, so irresponsibles, published in the overtime at all. Her Delegates papers to get the latest news. LOG May 30,. 1947, goes a long we'll undoubtedly send quite a NO REST certainlj' knew the agreement in­ The other thing that held the. way toward cutting down on the side out. , few men aboard her. However, one of the Alcoas. attention here was the Marshall men who walk off their ship Brother "^Tilley was down to Almost as clean was the A. P. the Edward Scripps, provided a Jadcsonville this week to handle just before she sails. Hill, another Waterman, which slight headache in the form of a Plan. They certainly bombarded the sign-on of the SS George had only a few hours in dispute Mate who really believed in Washington with letters and tele­ DON'T KNOW SCORE Ogden, new tanker of John M; which were settled speedily. She working the men. He fired a Carras Inc., one of the outfits Many of the men have had had been out nearly five months. couple for saying, as a joke, that recently organized under the no knowledge of the resolution, The Snakehead in from Alcoa's they had come aboard for a rest. and do, not know that the meitv- bauxite run, was also unusually SIU banner. He changed his mind though bership has taken action against ANOTHER COMPANY after paying the two men a day's jumping ship. Some of the men wages plus subsistence and the don't seem to know what the -Still another tanker, of another Scripps sailed fully manned with score is when it is pointed out company, will take a crew next all beefs settled. All we had to to them that they are wrong. To insure payment, all week in Jacksonville. The good do about the remaining two number of tanker jobs beginning We suggest that all Port Ag­ claims for overtime must be sign-ons was get a few repaii's tamed in to the heads of de­ ents post a copy on the bulletin made. partments no later than 72 board so the membership will Four ships we had in ti-ansit know the rules. Ignorance of the hours following the comple­ rules is no excuse, but there is tion of the overtime work. caused us more trouble than did no reason for anyone being in As soon as the penalty the payoffs and sign-ons. grams against the ship transfers the. dark over it. work is done, a record should We had the Morning Light and and for getting plenty of cargoes i be given to the Department The rain which fell here for the A. K. Smile.v, both Water­ for American ships. And it weeks on end has finally stopped, head, and one copy held by man, the Beaver Victory, Isth­ looks as if the effort paid off. and the flowers are nosing their the man doing the job. mian, and the Paul Buck, an The Marine Allied Workers, an In addition the depart­ SUP-contracted vessel. way up through the ground." delegates should Spring is here, and that means mental SIU affiliate, is going strong in, Biggest dispute was on the spring clean-up time. We'd sure check on all overtime sheets Morning Light. The Skipper its organizational campaign. like to have a nice Hall in which 72 hours before the ship fired a man for not working. The There is going to be some brand, to do a little soap and water makes- porL crew felt that the Skipper was new progress to report in a fewwork. I^ wrong, gave 24-hour notice and weeks. to come our way sure helps to piled off. The affair finally take up the slack in the mem­ We finally got the new chaii'S. landed in the lap of a Port Com­ bership. for the Hall, and we put them; mittee. A matter which is long due The A. K. Smiley had a mat­ right to use. You can count on for comment is the matter of pierhead jumps. There have been tress beef, but did not get it en­ being a little more comfortable" far too many pierhead jumps out tered until the company had around here from now on. By SALVADOR COLLS of the ports of Jacksonville and closed for the day. This should There have been quite a few. Charleston. serve as a reminder to Delegates SAN JUAN — Shipping has soon as they tie up. This is im­ oldtimers in here, among them: to waste no time getting their Too many book and permit- held at a slow pace during , the portant. T. Harris Casey Jones, J. Purmen seem to think that they do past month, in spit® of an ex­ The arrival of educational lit beefs and disputes into .the Union not have to clear through the pected boom in sugar sliipments. erature has given the Educa Hall. If they want them settled, scll, C. A. Nelson, J. P. Clarke,' Savannah Hall, so let this be a X>ast year at this time the sugar tional Committee a big boost that is. G. W. Breton, C. O. Lee, H. reminder that there are to be was running, and the ships were We were short of material and The Beaver Victory had a little Parks, C. R. Dade, E. D. Moyd Ijo pierhead jumps on coastwise buzzing in and out in good num­ the new pamphlets sure fill a Mate- trouble which was adjusted and E. A. Patterson. ships in these ports. vital need. bers. Of course, we do not mean The pamphlet on permitmen that pierhead jumping will cease I , The sugar season u , is well un, j has long been needed, and I'm T, is •_ necessary some- ider way now, but the expected entirely. It shipments have not materialized. sure it will go a long way tow­ Some of the "enchantment" of ard clearing the air in regards this enchanted, Island is missing, to permitmen. now that the jobs are not com­ We paid off the Ponce, f^once Cement Company, and signed By KEITH ALSOP ing in. her back on after squaring away The rum and coke, senoritas an overtime beef pertaining to GALVESTON — The general ture and pledge cards by our^ and rice and beans are still in checking trucks. This is good picture in this port is one of Organizers. We expect more un­ good supply, but Spring in the The SS Evangeline, Eastern air up north and the boys are overtime and the men will get good shipping for book mem­ organized ships in and around bers. With two payoffs already these parts, and they, too, will Steamship Lines cruise ship, will getting itchy feet. Here's hoping their dough. In transit we have the Bea­ behind us and more coming up get the complete organizational shortly undergo her annual in­ something lareaks for the boys trice, Arlyn, Suzanna, Monarch the situation hei'e is far from services of our men. spection. Because of this the' soon. of the Seas, Kathryn, W. J. cloudy. YES, YES Friday, April 9 sailing to Nassau, The Cape Mohican is expected Townsend, Angelina and Wild The Snlphiir Mines and Cedar Havana and Miami has been can­ this week along.with six or sev­ Ranger. Two big topics of conversation celled, the company has an­ en others in the Guanica region. Some of the men were hauled Breaks paid off this week: and in this port are the four resolu­ expected to start passing out the nounced. If the crew calls us when they off the ships for performing, green stuff are the Baldwin Hills, tions being voted and the SIU's! Only two more sailings to hit port, we'd be able to square others were warned. aid to the Fnancial Employers'; Fort Erie and Bret Harte. Nassau are scheduled for the them away along with the rest. The practice is to warn first Strike in Wall Street. The feel­ Evangeline's sister ship, the SS Our phone number is San Juan time foul-ups and, if they per­ In transit here at the moment ing is a big "yes" in both cases—? Yarmouth. She will sail for the 2-5996. sist in making things tough, they are the Casa Grande, Piatt Park, "yes" for the resolution and: Tonto and E. F. Ladd. All ships "yes" for all-out aid to the white Bahamas on April 16 and April are pulled off the ship. PAMPHLETS ARRIVE • 23 on the regular five-day cruises. It's the only way to handle have been covered and beefs set­ collar workers on the picklines. Ir is a little hard to visualize After those sailings, both ves­ The ILA and UTM are having these guys. Men are here wait­ tled in SIU style. sels will be withdrawn from the their troubles again. Any ship ing for the jobs, so there is no The only ship listed on the Wall Street workers on a picket-; .West Intfoes run to begin Eastern hitting Arroyo is being picketed reason why a gashound should unoi'ganized board this week is line, but we're sure glad to hear> summer ^ruises in northern wa­ by the ILA. This beef will prob­ jeopardize the jobs of all of us, the Bent's Fort, Cities Service. they are going all out for union, ters. Plans for this cruises will ably last awhile, so crews are when men who want jobs are She is tied up at Texas City and benefits. We're four-square be-; be announced soon. requested to call the Hall ag cooling their heels in the Hall. has, been smothered with lite^- hind them. Shipping In Mobile Is Still On Slow Bell On Overtime Lack Of Sugar Shipments Takes Enchantment Gilt Of Puerto Rico Evangeline To Have Annual Inspection Before Run Switch I'l m- tiv • Galveston Membership Says 'Yes' To Resoktkm And Aid To (IV7 �Page Six THE SB AFAR ER St OG FMda7' Ap*a 9. 1948 NewYorkSendsOut Call:Rated Men Needed By JOE ALGINA men to do anything which is handle in recent weeks. The prohibited in the agreement, but SIU crew aboard is working well in the case of an emergency such together and the company has as this, the Baker did what was stopped a lot of its hardtiming. The Cavalier men, like several correct. other crews, donated a goodAside from this, the crew size sum of money to. the UFE would have suffered in not being strike. able to have bread and other A couple of other clean payoffs baked goods during the volage. worthy of mention are the South The point here is that it's up to Star and Burgess, both South At­ the crew to use its own discre­ lantic. Both ships were clean tion in handling a situation. and a real credit to the Union. Something like the galley stove There were several others breakdown is a case where a equally as clean, but this winds little elasticity should be em­ up the honor roll for the week. ployed. HARE BEEF ^ IT'S BOOMING The Colabee, American Hawai­ Speaking of elasticity, shipping ian, popped lip with a beef that in New York has stretched out we seldom encounter any more. like a rubber band. In fact, it She is in the coastwise trade and could be referred to a boom. It while in Galveston picked up a could be referred to as a boom. It couple of men. When she hit we've been able to report such New York she paid off the crew good shipping and it is with and headed for the shipyard. pleasure that the "Seafarers The company refused to pay Wanted" sign is hung out once transportation to the Galveston more. men. The beef hung fire for a Men in all ratings are needed couple of days while the com­ here, so grab your gear and pany played coy, but in the end they paid up and the boys headed back to the Gulf. This particular matter is in black and white in the contract, and by now the companies should have come to realize that it means what it says; but every once in awhile one of them will try something funny. It does them no good—we always stick it out until we collect it all. NEW YORK — The Union has always urged crews to enforce the SIU contract on their ships and to see to it that the Com­ panies do the same. As a result the hours, conditions and work liill done have been stabilized throughout the industry. The contract, however, is not inflexible. Leeway is given in all contracts so that in unusual conditions adjustments can be made, making it possible for the ship to operate close to noimal. An example of what is trying to be pointed . out here is the case of the John A. Donald, Smith & Johnson. The ship arrived in New York, and paid off without any diffi­ culty. The only beef was tne galley stove which had gone on the bum, making it possible for only one oven to operate for baking purposes. ADJUSTED HOURS The Night Cook and Baker foimd his normal working hours interfered with, and so did his baking outside his usual work­ ing hours. This was okay with the Baker and no beef was made, but one of the crewmembers was under the impression that this was wrong. He had the Dele­ gates call a meeting to clarify the matter. The crew in meeting agreed that the only time the man could bake would be outside his regu­ lar hours. That was supposed to put an end to the matter, but when the ship arrived here in head for this port. There are New York the beef was brought jobs aplenty. to the Hall. One of the reasons for the Patrolman Purcell, who cov­ good shipping is the increased ered the payoff, found that the number of ships hitting port Baker was right, in that he could during the past week. Among only bake outside his regular them we had the Wacosta, Fairhours and because it was due to port, Canton Victory and Bel­ a breakdown of the stove, it was gium Victory — all Watermans, perfectly all right. Of course, and all good payoffs. They all under normal operations he had the usual number of minor would not have baked any time beefs, but they were no trouble other than during his regular for the Patrolmen. hours. Isthmian's Cape San Martin The crewmember who first came in and paid off with little raised the issue was worried, and justifiably so, that this might trouble. There was a haywire set a precedent for working out­ crew aboard who had managed side the hours stipulated in the to pick up a few logs, but the Patrolman had most of them contract. - We want to stress that the con­ lifted. tract is our bible and we urge The Cavalier was a smooth the membership to see that the payoff again this week. She has company does not try to force been an easy one for us to Harper, E. Boyer, L. C. Balin Jr., W. E. Higgins, C. Bell, P. Losado, SAN FRANCISCO—This week L. McMain, O. Beltram, K. Holdwas a payoff-less one for this en, F. Waller, J. Rodowski, D. port. We had three ships in j Bennett, E. Hickman, R. Heins, transit and managed to put a ,P. Ryan, L. Pekee, J. Martinex few men aboard, but other than land J. P. Silva. that shipping is pretty much at ^ standstill. CAME THROUGH TOO The Monroe Victory, one of the The men of the Monroe Vic­ transit ships, stopped off long tory had hardly cleared the Hall enough to allow its crew to come when the Rider Victory crew down to the Hall to cast their reported a donation of $24 for ballots. the UFE strike. Those who made The feeling was straight down donations are: J. A. Charrier, C. the line "yes" in favor of the Ford, C. Meyer, J. Gilliard, W. proposed resolutions. At the Johnson, C. H. Griffin, W. Walsame time the fellows got the den, L. Bruce, S .Phillips, E. score on the SIU aid to the Schaeffer, F. Teller, J. Ward, D. United Financial Employes' Reecker, J. Barr, F. McKnight, strike in Wall Street and in no John Utz, J. Wade, By/Murillo, time, they mustered $34 for the P. Edwards, F. Facholski and D. Mock. strike fund. » They deserve a pat on the Both donations have been for­ back and a mention in the LOG, warded to the United Financial so here fhey are: J. C. Stewart, Employes strike fund. M. Smith, E. Higginbotham, F. The crew of the Purdue Vic­ Alipio, W. Parrott, B. T. Wil­ tory visited the SIU Hall here\ liams, J. Gafman, S. D. Bean, F. bright and early Sunday Morn­ " *V ^ "Gichi" is the title of this pencil portrait of a. Durban boss stevedore. Despite its careful detail, the artist Seafarer Norman Maffie. had to work fast to get it on paper. "I had to sketch this fellow 'on the fly' when he didn't know I was looking at him." Maffie writes, "because he was superstitious of having his image made." Brother Maffie was on the SS Joliet Victory at the time. Why Bosuns Get Grey Hair By JOHANN WUNDERLICH V I read' a lot about why a Bosun gets grey hair, and it sure is no W^onder that they do con­ sidering the kind of nonsense they have to put up with at times. I haven't got grey hair yet, of course, and I won't as long as the drugstore sells dye, but there sure have been times when I expected to discover a few streaks of grey after finishing a tough voyage—specially during the war, when we were blessed with those wonderful characters who came to us in our hour of need from the honorable "Wemake-you - into - a - man" acade- Crews Add To Frisco's UFE Strike Gifts By S. CARDULLO SKETCHED IN SOUTH AFRICA ing. In fact, their arrival was the occasion for opening the Hall to allow them to vote. Despite the heavy dew which came down in torrents, these men waded in to cast their ballots. While the Purdue men were in the Hall we held an impromptu class on shipboard conduct. It was pointed out that our con­ tractual gains could be endan­ gered by. the actions of a few gashounds and performers. Upon leaving, they were given literature and urged to' hold weekly classes for permitmen aboard .ship to teach them more about our Union and what our Union stands for. Here's a little local chatter: Bi'other G. Metting has been staying here to help on the bal­ loting .committee. Stevie Boguski, the wandering Philadelphian, has been giving him a hand. Stevie says he can't wait until the voting is over so he can go where he'll bfe surrounded by the blue, blue water. * mies at Fort Trumbull and other reformatories around the coast. I would not dare call them any bad names, as 111 have you know I am supposed to be a" gentleman (not to be confused with one of those who hang around the "Crossroad Cafe" on 42nd St. and Broadway.) • Words like " " (unspeakr able) and " " (unprintable) never pass my tobacco-stained Hps which are being sterilized by the purest alcohol in liquid form (that is, since they quit using alcohol in the production of shoe polish). But before I forget the main topic, which is my near-in-thefuture grey hair, I'll tell you fel­ lows about one of my dear friends who came, during the war, to assist me in the maintainance of the twenty-year old rustbucket I was on at the time. ENTER THE ADMIRAL The ship was docked in Brook­ lyn, on a sunny afternoon, as the story tellers always start their story. I had a hell ot a hangover ac­ quired at the Midtown the night before and was taking a breath­ ing spell at the gangway, shoot­ ing the breeze with the gangway Watchman, when up the gang­ way walks what seemed to be an admiral, all togged out in a high pressure uniform with three stripes on his sleeves. He stopped at the platform, turned facing the short end of the vessel (that's what he called it) and^saluted the garbage bar­ rels on the poopdeck where .they were hanging outside the bul­ warks. As we were, expecting the hew Chief Mate that day, I presumed it to be him, and I stepped closer intending to introduce myself. but he prevented me by barking at. me sharply, "Have my bag­ gage brought on board while I report, mj' presence to the Mas­ ter." His tone of voice nearly set me' on my haunches, but not wanting ah argument before sizing him up, I had the baggage taken on board, and placed in the Chief Mate's room, I expected to hear more about it later, as it cost the company four hours overtime. > About half an hour later my friend, the admiral, comes storm­ ing down into the welldeck aft where we were battening down the hatch . "Where in hell are my bags?" he shouted. I considered whether to pop him one there and then,' or wait until later, but with my • r/- .'•vji blood at the boiling point I es­ corted him topside and showed him the bags on the deck in the Chief Mate's forecastle. He looked at the sign above: the door then turned to me with: a silly grin on his ugly mug,, and said: "But.T am not a Chief Mate. I am the new Ordinary' Seaman. I was sent over from Sheepshead Bay." And they ask me if I have, grey hair yet. No,'nof . as long.' as the drugstores have dye' on :; display ort their Souhtefs;^ ^ ^ I V'N-: �Friday. AprU 9. 1948^ T H E:^ 5 B IS S L <>VC Page Seveit The SlU-Contraeted Gompanies: To better acquaint the SlU membership with the ships they sail and the SlU-contracted companies behind them, a series of short histories of those companies and their ships will be run in the LOG, starting this week. Some of the companies - have long and interesting records in American maritime history—some of that history was made with SIU crews aboard the ships. The first is the story of the Alcoa Steamship Company. had inaugurated a passenger service through the islands. The war saw these ships used to trzinspprt thousands of laborers, engineers and military personnel to bases. NEW ROUTES • In addition to operations in the Islands the wartime expan­ sion saw the company open routes all around the world. The company now, in effect, operates two fieets, one serving its regular trades and the other covering world wide trade routes. In, this they try to arrange for a triangular itinerary. For ex­ ample: An Alcoa ship will load bulk cargo in New York, dis­ charge in a European port and load a cargo for Trinidad. There, after discharging, the ship will load cargo for New York. It doesn't always work out that smoothly, but they try to work out a course somewhat of that nature. In postwar, maritime, the com­ pany plans to maintain a largefleet of ships, partially owned and partially chartered, for the bauxite trade between Paramari­ bo and Mobile, and for trans­ portation of general cargo over this route and other routes run- Wsiil Ilii •II yard in Portland, Oregon. The company was asked if it vj^as interested and, almost overnight, decided to complete them as combination passenger-freight ships. The plans were drawn and the ships launched in 1946. It was the last act of the Kaiser ysrd which then closed its gates. The ships, fast and modern, have room for 96 passengers and 8,50C deadweight tons of cargo. Why Alcoa ships are so named is not exactly clear. The story is that somewhere there is a vice . president in charge of names. When ships are to be named, he calls in his aides and^ .so it is rumored, picks a letter out of the alphabet and asks for names beginning with that let­ ter having no more than a cer­ tain number of characters. For example: For the letter 'I* they decided on the Polarisj Pegasus and Pennant, each hav­ ing se\-en letters. Sounds sim­ ple, doesn't it? The company now operates 65 ships, of which they own 16; the ' rest, are chartered. The present fleet, both owned and chartered, has a total displacement tonnage /• of 844, 781 tons. A good sized fleet and a long way from the little known, pre-war, AlcoS . Steamship Company. Writers of advertising copy point ships were changed to Al­ have been, knocking themselves coa Guard, Guide, Cadet, Scou out these past winter months, and Pilot. painting glowing pictures of the About this time the company beauty to be found on the is­ purchased four Hog Islanders. lands of the Caribbean. The Sarcoxie, Schodack, Brush Beautiful scenery, picturesque and Coelleda. They became the villages and haunting tropical Ranger, Leader, Master and nights—all of it yours to enjoy Trader. as part of a cruise aboard a The last lot of old ships pur­ The company's stack design Sleek, modern passenger liner chased was six merchant type is black topped with 4 white leaving in just a few days. ships from the laid-up fleet of stars on a red stripe covering • Chances are that the cruise the last war. They became the a gray background. IVIariner, Voyager, Shipper, Car­ described has been mapped out for one of Alcoa Stamship Com­ rier, Rambler and Partner. ning off New Orleans, Baltimore, pany's three luxury vessels, the About this time they bought an New York and Canada. Cavalier, Corsair and Clipper— old Laker, the Edwin C. Hale. all crewed by SIU men. This, the baby of the fleet, be­ HAPPY ACCIDENT Well known are these ships, came the Alcba. Transport. Of course the company in­ but less romantic and definitely With this the Alcoa fleet num­ tends to maintain operation of not up a copywriter's alley are bered 16 old-type ships of vary­ it.s three passenger ships. The the other 65 ships of the Alcoa ing designs and vintage. AH three ships, incidentally, became fleet. Their "raison d'etre" is not ships added to the fleet since part of the company's postwar to ^ carry passengers to "pictur­ then have been newly built. plans almost accidently. esque ports" but to carry baux­ In April, 1941,^ they added the When the war ended the three ite from the mines of Dutch first C-1 to the fieet—the Path­ vessels were partially completed finder built in Staten Island by Guiana to the United States. Victory hulls in the Kaiser ship­ Bauxite, according, to Webster the Maritime Commission and is "a white, to red, earthy, or purchased by the company. claylifce aluminum hydroxid of WARTIME GROWTH varying composition, the princi­ pal source of the metal alumin .The company's real growth, um." like so .many other shipping com­ To the men who sail the baux­ panies really. came about with ite ships, it's just plain misery. the war. The tremendously, inr dreased need for vital aluminum BACK AGAIN for airplanes and other weapons Like any bulk cargo it gets in­ of war resulted, naturally, in to the foc'sles, the galley, into the demand for a greatly ex­ the food, the clothing and the panded bauxite service. skin of the men on the ships. To Alcoa Steamship Company Every trip, ends with the men went the task of transporting swearing "never again," but a the ore, required- This assign­ week or two later they're tak­ ment meant, of course, the ad­ ing them right back .out again. dition of many ships to its fleet The long haul from the mines and, just as important, the ex­ to the plants in the United States pansion and improvement of ter­ and Canada begins in Paramari­ minal facilities both in the bo, Dutch Guiana. There the United States and Ti'inidad. ore is placed aboard shallow For ships the company took draft ships able to navigate the what it could get. The War Shipping Administration allotted shallow Suriname River. From • there it is transported them ships of all types and de­ to Trinidad where it is trans­ scriptions. They ranged from an­ The Alcoa Pegasis discharging bauxite cargo in New Orleans after making the shuttle ferred to barges and then placed cient Lakers to. Hog, Islanders to run fronn Trinidad. aboard larger ships and moved to new efficient ore carriers. American and Canadian ports In the early days of the war the Germans were determined to near Aluminum plants. ' Mobile is the principal Ameri­ cut the flow of bauxite to the can port and Montreal is the plants. Upon its delivery rested the fate of the nation's entire By WILLIAM (Curly) RENTZ way to handle the beef. In the Union won last month and about Canadian stopping off place. end everybody received his ov­ the possible effect of the TaftAlthough the company has airplane progrqm. BALTIMORE—Slow continued ertime. Hartley Act on the SIU Hiring been in existence for over 25 Many Alcoa ships, both old and to be the word for Baltimore The Richardson bunch was a Hall, when the agreements are resting years, "it wasn't until 1939 that new, found their final smart crew. They knew that the renegotiated this spring and sum­ again last week, and we -believe they acquired ships of their place in the waters of the Carib­ overtime was due them, and mer. things wiU stay that way for own. At that timfe the SIU step­ bean or the Gulf of Mexico as that the Patrolmen would get it We ax-e still keeping a sharp ped into the picture and organ­ a result of U-boat action. a bit. for them provided the record eye out for those unorganized ized the company shortly after There were a few ships pay­ was straight. TWELVE SUNK tankers. Whenever one comes in it acquired its first ships. ing off, most of them Ore scows. Most of the talk here is about you can be sure we hit it, but Until 1939, the company was Twelve Alcoa ships were lost We signed on six ships and four known as the Ocean Dominion to direct enemy action and one of them were Ore. In fact, Ore I the help the SIU-SUP is giving there haven't been many around Steamship Company. As such, it ship, the Alcoa Prospector, was just about holds this port up ,the Financial Employes in their lately. beef with Wall Street. News in There are a few men in the chartered ships for the bauxite so badly damaged in a bombing when things aren't so good. the local papers is read eagerly hospital here. We wish them a trade from both foreign and Ana- that it was declared a total loss. as soon as the papers are out. speedy recovery, and hope they'll Most serious beefs of the. week erican operators. Moore-McCor- In spite of the heavy losses There is also a good deal of be back on the high seas be­ were on the Richardson, a Bern­ mack ships were used as well along the bauxite route, enough talk about the pay increase the fore long. as Norwegian, Canadian and got through to keep the plants stein ship, and the crew held up the payoff until everything others.' • going night and day. The terrific job done in getting the bauxite was settled properly. NEW NAME through is shown by the fact The situation on the Richard­ that, in 1943, more than seven son was simple enough. The NEW YORK —With the full tions Appeal for Children, is a The first ships acquired were times as much bauxite was dis­ Mate and the Captain just did endorsement of AFL President single drive in which 25 over­ five "Point" ships purchased from Swayne and Hoyt Steam­ charged and delivered to the all the work and did the crew j William Green, AFL locals in seas relief agencies in this coun­ ship Company. They were the plants as in any previous year. out of a lot of overtime they this city are mobilizing their try are taking part, and includes Point Chico, Point Brava, Point Another Alcoa wartime activity should have had coming to them, members for pai-tisipation in the the foi-eign relief program of program sponsoi-ed by the United the AFL's Labor League for Hu­ Caleta, Point Salinas and Point was to haul general freight for SMART BOYS Nations to help feed, clothe and man Rights. the construction of defense bases Plamas. heal 23(),000,000 impoverished Trade union members in many This sort of thing went on In 1940, the company changed from Bermuda through the Car­ foreign countries are donating a childreix in other countries. throughout the trip. The crew its name to Alcoa and at that ibbean Islands to the coast of day's pay to the program. Am­ The program, called the Am­ kept a record right along until South America. time alisorbed the Aluminum erican Overseas Aid-United Naerica's share is set at $60,000,000. the payoff, which was the right i4>„oNortly before the war,, Alcoa. Line. Tl^ names pf the fiv-' Only Ore Shipe Keep Port Baltimore Afloat New York AFL Joins UN Appeal For Ghiidron * ,j �Pag9 Eishi m T HE SEAFARER S LO G FMaT' April 9/1948 SHIPS' MIMIITES AND NEWS Torrance Hills Saved From Disaster By Alert Italian Tanker Crew Potent Potion Quells Panic On Fairisle The quick-thinking and valor of the crew of the Italian tanker Olterra saved the SS Torrance Hills, Am­ erican Pacific Tankers, ^rom utter destruction by fire in Suez harbor the middle of last month. Seafarer Rocky Gomino, Engine Delegate on the Torrance, writes from There's no sheepskin from a medical school on his foc'sle wall but Seafarer C. V. Vieira, Bed­ room Steward, on the Fairisle, did everything a Harvard M.D. could do under the circumstances. Entering the Weser, destined for Hamburg, the Fairisle, War terman, • ran aground near Cuxhaven in a dense fog. In the darkness of night the passengers, thinking the ship was going to sink, became panic stricken and ran pell mell about the decks. Egypt. f At approximately three o'clocklPl"® culator was." the morning of March 13, the Grateful for the good seaman­ Olterra was steaming slowly into ship of the crew of the Olterra, Suez preparatory to passing Gomino closes his account of the through the Canal. At the same conflagration with "a sUent pray­ time, another Italian ship, the er in my lips for the Italian freighter Gaeta was heading out Chief Mate." of the harbor to go down the HARD LUCK SHIP Red Sea. The circulator trouble which In the darkness, the two Ital­ forced the Torrance to put into ians collided after the Gaeta Suez was only one more in a had missed the Torrance by only, series of near-disasters and hard a few yards. A few minutes lat­ times which had dogged the ship er, the Gaeta managed to get all the way from San Fi-ancisco SEAFARER PAT DONAHUE clear as the Olterra burst into across to Japan, down to the flames. Philippines and Singapore and The Gaeta avoided the threat around to Ras Tanura. She was of the fire but the Olterra began en route to Bremen when she drifting right down on the Tor­ ran into the fire. rance which was unable to move The first leg from the Golden NEW ORLEANS—When Seafarer Pat Donahue outbecause the circulator was out. Gate to Japan was all right, Go­ pointed foxy Jesus La Mala over the 10-round route at David Rodriguez, an alert gang- mino says. But from then on way watch on the Torrance, gave fjjngs went from bad to worse.' the Coliseum here recently he definitely established him­ —— the alarm before the Egyptian xhe food deteriorated steadily self as an up and coming mid-t much, Donahue had pretty easy guards aboard knew what was gg -jhe ship went from Japan to dleweight. going. up. Ras and back again to Japan. Although Donahue actually The judges' decision was un­ "Our Chief Cook couldn't cook ALL HANDS animous. Once Donahue solved and our Chief Steward didn't went into • the fight a 7 to 5 La Mela's fancy footwork and All hands turned to on the care," is the way Gomino sums favorite, with the smart boys, learned how to keep away from Torrance, but it was the efforts it up. a good deal of dough was riding the left hook he went on to win of the Olterra crew which saved Then orders came to head for on La Mala, an outstanding by carrying the fight to his op­ the American ship. Rocky Gom­ Ras once again and then pro­ middleweight himself who was ponent. ino reports. They managed to ceed to Greece before sailing for billed as Champion of Havana. Moreover, Seafarer Pat, who Galveston. It was Donahue's aggressive­ joined the SIU in 1947, showed On the way, the motor broke ness that' did La Mela in. After that he could take a punch as down with heavy seas ruxming taking a bit of a drubbing in well as dish one out. and the Chief Engineer had to the first round, Pat came back In fact, on the basis of the ask the Captain to stop the ship. to win an easy decision. In fact, easy victory over La Mela, Pat Temporary repairs were accom­ after the sixth round, i;he last and his manager are looking for plished while the ship, under one in which the Cuban showed bigger pugilistic game. jury rig, was drifting toward a reef and an SOS was being sent. SUPER STUFF Brother Vieira rose to the oc­ casion and corralled the passen­ gers. With a few comforting words and general administra' SIU Middleweight Scores Handily Over Cuban Champ r'7 FIVE KNOTS Just in time, the engines were started and the Captain pointed for Manila—at five knots per hour. The last two days, how­ ever, the Torrance was under steer their ship away from the tow by a tug from Cebu. She Torrance and head her for a reef. laid up in Manila for five weeks. By that time the Olterra was FinaUy she left for Ras Tan­ ^ completely aflame, Gomino says, ura but had to put into Singa­ ' and the Italian Chief Mate lost pore on the way because of his life in the fire. However, the blower trouble. She made it to Torrance HiUs was safe. Ras-at last, loaded, and departed • After the gangway watch gave from the Persian Gulf with or­ the first alaiytx, the Torrance got ders for Bremen. And so to Suez. its fire alarm and whistle going Perhaps there will be even full blast. Let Rocky Gomino more details of the Torrance Hills' hard-luck story in the near give you the pictuie; future because Rocky Gomino "When I went out on deck, writes that the boys expect an a few seconds before our alarm East Coast payoff. went off, the sight that met my eyes was tremendous. The tank­ er was engulfed by flame and it seemed that there was fire for half a mile. At first it seemed Send in the minutes of like a bad dream, like the world your ship's meeting to the coming to its end, it was so New York Hall. Only in that near to us. And yet we were way can the^ membership act lucky. on your -recommendations, "Even though we escaped the fire the crew was alert and and then the minutes can be ready, the Deck Gang and Ste­ printed in the LOG for the wards Department on deck man­ benefit of all other SIU ning the ho^'. and the Blacky • crews. • • Gang below decks attempting to' Send Those Minutes MINUTES OF SIU SHIP MEETINGS DIGESTED FDR EASIER READING RICHARD MOCKOWSKI. Mar. 21 — Chairman W. W. Scudder; Secretary R. Rife. Meeting called to order by C. Kinser. Depart­ ments reported no beefs. Discus­ sion of problem of keeping messhall clean and discussion of laundry problem. Men using sinks instead of laundry buckets. Decided to enlarge ship's library. One minute of silence for Bro­ thers lost at sea. 4, S. CAPE SAN DIEGO, Mar. 28— Chairman A. J. Tremer; Secre­ tary e. Tobias. Overtime claimed for Stewards Utility men because Captain, Purser and Steward counted linen. Overtime dis­ puted. Matter of Captain's de­ mand that crewmen sign six-dol­ lar chits for cots to be referred to Patrolman. Stewards Dele­ gate Don Hunter to refer lack of action oh ice box repairs to Patrolman. Chief Cook asks for extra man. Steward claims Isth­ mian cut his stores list, is as­ sured crew' Will back him in a beef. Voted to collect five dol­ lars a man for washing machine C. V. VIEIRA tion of his special medicant, Enos Fruit Salts, the passengers became calmed. "Nothing like it to calm the jelly in one's stom­ ach—should be in every slopchest," commented Brother Vieira.' His shipboard bunkside man­ ner kept the passengers in line throughout the night and by morning all were singing the praise of BR Vieira—and Enos Salts. The ship was • taken off the reef during the following day and towed to Hamburg where it is still waiting for a drydock. Brother Vieira returned on the Robert Forbes, SUP, due to ill­ ness—Enos can't cure everything. and steam iron. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. 4. 4. 4. CHOCTAW TRAIL, (no date) —Chairman Donald P. Stafford; Secretary Alfred Bernard. No beefs reported by the department gestion made that percolators delegates. Motion by Brother and toasters be requisitioned. June that r.iilk be checked as it One minute of silence for Bro­ comes aboard in Gulf. Motion thers lost at sea. 4 4 4 accepted that all hands give 24 BEAUREGARD, Mar. 28— hours notice before quitting ship. Chairman Jimmy Valbuena; 4 4. 4. Secreiary E. Sepulveda. Deck BELGIUM VICTORY, Mar. 25 Delegate Sepulveda, Engine —Chairman George Brazil; Sec­ retary C. G. Marr. Brazil elected Delegate J. Keefe and .Stewards Ship's Delegate by acclamation. Delegate J." R. Brown reported John Hopkins elected Engine departments'in good shape. Voted Delegate, also by acclama­ motion by H. Figley, Steward, tion. Voted complete coopera­ that water tanks be cleaned and tion in keeping quarters and inspected. Suggestion that eggs and milk be procured in Norfolk. mess halls clean. Primo taken , ashore injured in 4 4 4 Panama, replaced by D. CavBELGIUM VICTORY, Mar. 25 anaugh^ Minute of silence for —Chairman George Brazil; Sec­ retary C. G. Marr. Voted that Brothers lost at sea. 4 4 4 Delegates make up repair list. SEATRAIN NEW YORK. Mar. Also voted to check slopchest for next trip, and also to check hos- 28 — Chairnum R. W. Sweeney: pit^ supplies. Deck Delegate Secreiary W. R. Flaherty, Sw^-.. (Clstk waited performers. 'Idisp. (Cmtimui on Rigp SL; i g - .. �radar' April 9,1948 THE S(E A FA RERS LOG Page Nine Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings changed as it is impossible for (Continued /row/ Page 8) Third Cook to finish washing ney reported that company said pots and galley by the 6 P.M. there would be an end to search­ knockoff hour in the agreement. ing seamen coming aboard in BIG BOOKS FROM Texas but that nothing had been PAUL REVER]^ Feb. 5-^ done. Decided to await events. LITTLE PERMITS GROW! Chairman L. Brown; Secretary Elected Brother Anderson to post G. W. Roberts. Deck Delegate of Deck Delegate. Tabled moH. Goldsmith reported disputed •tion to divide watches into «vfUE PERMIT MEN IN THE overtime to be given to Patrol­ rooms and give Cook more con­ man upon arrival in port. En­ venient quarters. Men reminded gine Delegate F. Martin reported MOST OF THEM, THE to keep quarters clean. Voted Wipers getting raw deal on over­ FUTURE STRENSTH OF THE UNION. HOW to have Steward get cots. Voted time. Men have been refused to have delegates draw up and THEY DEVELOP AS MILITANT TRADE UA/IOtfovertime for most of the trip and post schedule for cleaning laun­ tSrS WILL DETERMINE THE CHARACTER OF Sunday, before arrival in port, SETQN HALL VICTORY. Mar. dry. One minute of silence for were asked to paint heads. THE SIU IN THE COMING YEARS. ITlSUP 21 — Chairman Joseph FairBrothers lost at sea. Steward Delegate E. Laurent re­ TO THE OLDER. MEMBERS TOSEE TO IT cloth: Secretary Alfred Baer. ported no disputed overtime or Delegates reported all okay. New THAT THE PERMITMBN ARE GIVEN THE beefs. New Business: Motion Business: Motion carried not to OPPOR.TUN17Y TO PARtiaPATE INTHeSlU carried that minutes include fact sign foreign articles until enough EDUCATlONAi. PROGRAM—AAJDTHAT that all licensed personnel except paint has been supplied for Captain signed a petition to bar THEY TAKE ADVANTAGE OFTHAf CHANCE, crew's foc'sles. Motion carried a Union brother-passenger from IN ADDITION, HELP THEM TO LEARN that no men of the crew sign sleeping topside in the only TO DO THEIR. JOBS IN THE SlU StVLE their overtime sheets until they available space. They claimed have been checked by depart­ AND THERE iVlU. BE NO DOUBT-HOW IVE his sleeping there would lead to 4. 4. mental delegates and all hours .WILL SHAPE UP. the lowering of their prestige. ALLEGHENY VICTORY. Mar. recorded. Good and Welfare: Motion carried that the 2nd As­ 21 — Chairman J. Kari: Secre­ Reported that Skipper spends his tary B. Schesnol. Ship's Dele­ time on the bridge insulting the sistant C. S. Johnson be barred gate F. F. Smith reported domes­ wheel watch; makes slanderous from all Union ships for antitic tank cleaned in Honolulu and remarks about the SIU. Being unionism. other repairs to be made as an ex-NMU man he wants SIU agreed. Deck and Engine Dele­ crew to do overtime work at gates Lessor and Wuchina re­ straight pay as the NMU does. By HANK ported no beefs. Stewards Dele­ 4 4 ^ gate Vesagus reported five hours The SIU-SUP membership's powerful support to the United MONARCH OF THE SEAS. disputed. Discussion^ of Junior Jan. 12 — Chairman D. Rice; Financial Employes Union in their strike has dramatically awak­ Engineer's leaving ship in Hono- gfe'c'etary F. Holcombe. Dele­ ened all labor unions to the fact that this is the most important lulu ended in decision to report gates reports accepted. fight since the ri^dieulGUS birth of the slave-labor Taft-Hartley 4 4 4 New matter to Ilaadquarters for in­ Business: Motion carried to get CAPE ELIZABETH. Jan. 6— double cross against labor unions. And just as importantly it has vestigation. Elected committee ruling from Patrolman regarding Chairman R. Lipari: Secretary R. shocked the big shots of industry into plainly realizing that there to fine performers. Committee working Saturday while watches Obidos. Question as to why no­ a.re indeed .some unions militant enough, clever enough and un­ members: Jacks of Deck. Devine are set in port without payment tice of meeting was crossed off selfishly powerful in fighting back these cheap-hearted punk ,of Engine Room and Mateo of of overtime on deck. Good and the board. Brother claims thiat millionaires—fighting indefinitely until solid victory is in union Stewards Department. A minute Welfare: Discussion on Mate's 24 hours notice was not given. hands and contracts. The vicious insults and distortions served to of silence for Brothers lost at firing of several men in Puerto Chairman challenged Brother to the public by the union-hating New York newspapers will never sea. Rico. It, was pointed out that show where that requirement be so easily forgotten. In complete ignorance and in deliberate the Mate was right in so doing was made in the Union constitu­ hate they called this fight for decent wages and union job security 4 4 4 and the Union should not fight tion. Steward agreed to put out a "Communistic" strike, "ine.fYective" and honorably weakened SEATRAIN NEW ORLEANS. for a-bum beef. One minute of more cold drinks. One minute by police action (which was beating the strikers after they had Mar. 15 — Chairman J. Ken­ of silence for Brothers lost at faUen down in protest) and police protection of moronic,- jittery silence for Brothers lost at sea. nedy: Secretary K. Pantoa. Ship's sea. scabs. Delegate McQuillan reported let­ 4 4 4 4 4 4 ter sent to Headquarters regard­ EDWARD N. HURLEY. Mar. The newspapers further stated that Wall Street had never ing man who reported drunk, 21—Chairman J. D. Otto: Secre­ seen anything like this AFL strike in 150 years. Weil, through walked off five minutes before tary J. Havlicek. Delegates re­ this strike we have brought these old-fashioned millionaires sailing time. - McQuillan and ported. Pointed out that Deck down to earth into plain, hard realization of present-day Russell moved and second that Maintenance was paid at the realities—from the viewpoint of these underpaid and insecure men responsible for immigration rate of one dollar an hour for white-collar workers. It certainly is about time these un­ holding up ship be fined. Various Carpenter's work. This to be touchable and unreasonable profiteers have seen and heard repairs voted. Minute of silence taken up with Patrolman upon . the full wrath of these AFL union financial workers, proudly for departed members of Broth­ arrival in port. A donation of supported by their fellow unionized Americans—the SIU and erhood of the Sea. $75 was made to the SIU Hos­ SUP sailors. pital Fund and $97 to Brother 4 4 4 4 4 4 ALCOA CLIPPER. Jan. 25— Arne Jensen, Bosun, who was Brother Chuck Allan, the oldtimer was in town, happily on Chairman Fuselier: Secretary hospitalized at beginning of trip. the v/agon for some time, who confessed he was sailing out on Eckholm. Delegates reports ac­ Repair list approved by crew a long Far East trip aboard the SS Cape Diego... Down in New cepted. Treasurer reported $40 and copies submitted to Captain Orleans, Brother Moon Kooas goes fishing i cgulaiiy in his tin lizzie, 4 4 in ship's treasury and suggested and Patrolman. Following serv­ a tan-colored Ford coupe. The reason why Brother "Sloppy" ALBERT K. SMILLRY. Mar. that $10 be used for purchase of ed as Delegates: John Messick. Creel is able to go along these fishing trips out at the lakes is 15—Chairman Selsvik; Secretary books on labor and maritime Deck; L. Freeman. Engine; W. because he's just as big in size as Brother Koons and can easily P. Carter. Elected Paul Carter laws. New Business: Motion b5' M. Lowey, Steward, and Joseph turn to in pushing the car in case of an emergency—which could to post of Ship's Delegate. Voted Brother Ski that any direct ac­ D. Otto. Ship's Delegate. even be an overload of fish... Brother Bob Schaefer is in town to fine any crewmember who is tion against the doctor be held in down in New Orleans... One oldtimer here in New York sends not aboard an hour before sail­ conjunction with the Union offi­ his best Wishes for everything to Brother Joe Martella. ing, fines collected to go to hos­ cials in New Orleans. Motion 4 4 4 / pitalized men. Repair list ap­ carried that the beer aboard ship The weekly LOG will be traveling faithfully and free of proved to be handed to Phtrolman be lowered from 20c to 15c a cost to the following brothers all over the country: James P. at payoff in New Orleans. Ship's bottle. Motion carried that 2nd Smith, of Florida; Lyle Clevenger. of South Dakota; Gerald Delegate to contact Chief Mate Steward desist in crossing out SANTORE.^Mar. ^14—Chairman Dwyer. of New York; Erick Eklund. of Louisiana: John Blayon painting of Deck, Engine disputed overtime. Pointed out D. Eberight: Secretary W.\ Conlock. of Alabama: Salvador Franzella. of Louisiana; C. R. Room, showers and heads. Dis­ that he can • dispute it but can­ ley. No beefs in any of the de­ Dellinger. of Louisiana: Lewis Greico. of Virginia: Lionel cussion of food. Minute of sil­ not cross it out. Good and Wel­ partments. Motion by Rose to Antorne. of Louisiana: James Campfield. of Louisiana: D. H. ence for Brothers lost at sea. fare: Suggestion that 10c admis­ elect Ship's Delegate seconded Leister, of California: John Geissler. of Louisiana: James sion be charged, to movies, by Eberight. Chief Cook Reeh4 4 4 Daniels, of North Carolina: G. J. Hermes, of Texas: Harold ANTINOUS. Feb. 22 — Chair­ money to go to two messmen ten, elected. Steward Rose ex­ Fowler. Robert Scott, of New Jersey: Roy Nash, of Georgia; man Laskowsky; Secretary Fred who clean up the messroom after plained his setup on supplies and Donald Gray, of North Carolina: Brantley Young, of NorRi Holmes. New Business: Chair­ the show. Suggestion that the how essential. it was for every­ Carolina: G. A. Cox. of Tennessee: Edward Harrell. of Florida: man called for number of aliens Baker be given a new formula one to cooperate so he could Ted Nettles, of South Carolina: L. B. Patterson, of Georgia: aboard and how they stand on for bread as present crop is not bring ship in with good inven­ Thomas Reilly; Ralph Frey. of Pennsylvania: John Marks. . tory check. After discussion it citienship. Men eligible urged to up to par. of Louisiana: Otis Edwards of Alabama, and Raymond Salate. was decided Black Gang would 4 4 4 take steps to gain their papers. of Illinois. • make coffee in the morning and EDWIN MARKHAM. Feb. 8— Good and Welfare: Brother Fred 4 4 4 the Deck Gang in the afternoon; complained that cakes and pies Chairman Zane Turner: Secre­ In Washington there is a bill introduced affecting the Merchant the crew loimge to be used at were thrown out after meals and tary G. R. Craig. New Business: Marine—favorably however. It is HR 4163 in the House Interstate coffee time. The three depart­ not saved for the night lunch. Motion by Brother Joe that ac­ and Foreign Commerce Committee, which would knock out the ments are to alternate cleaning tion be taken concerning work­ Chairman reported that gang­ 90-day limit on merchant seamen in getting Marine hospital treat­ the laundry. Crew decided that ing hours of the Steward Depart­ way watches will be stood, the anyone guilty of misusing or ment. It would allow medical treatment for seamen unable to ment inasmuch as ship does not men to be picked by Mate. One damaging equipment aboard ship work "by reason of age, unavailable jobs or disability." We hope carry a galley utility. Feeling minutg of silence for Brothers would be brought up on charges. it becomes law. that hours of work should be •lost at sea. . ;• •• DISTRICT ARE, • 31 yi'l CUT and RUN J �-I. rU'E^ Page Ten Friday, April 9, 1948 Ilf. VBE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS ,|"- 1^1: I if" 'ii; I,' 5 ••''• L|Ook Out For *Sheik Spud;' He Puts Guys Behind 8-Ball To Ihe Ediior: All of you men sailing through the Suez Canal, especially you men aboard Isthmian ships might not have heard of a sharp practice the skippers are pulling jh Port Said. It's a neat one and 0ne worth being wary of. In Port Said is an Arab who goes by the name "Spud Mur­ phy." This guy has an agree­ ment with Isthmian (he carries « company pass), and possibly other companies, to bring his suitcases, pocketbooks, hassocks, etc., aboard the ships and set up business,Of coui'se he does this with th'e skipper's permission, but his ADD GILHAM 1' '•'' 1^ ;' T¥f?yfv?fyff?vv?v?vvvvT?fyyv?Tfy??vrvvvyv.vyTTyyfjf Got A Story? Send It in! The minutes of a meeting held aboard an SIU ship recently con tained a request which we would like to see granted. However, we must rely upon the membership's response to do so. The crew, under Good ant Welfare, suggested that the SEA FARERS LOG devote two pages in the LOG to cheerful news, praise of men and crews and in teresting experiences instead of moans, groans and beefs. Well, we still want to hear from Seafarers who have beefs —they serve a good purposebut as the crew mentioned cheerful news is just as inter esting and we'd like to print more of it. That's where you come in. Something unusual is always, happfning to seamen and news wherever they drop the anchor. That incident ashore in the las port gave the whole gang i augh. It'll probably meter i guffaw or two in the LOG. In the words of the big ad­ vertising oufiife: Don't hide your light- under a basket. Just give us the details, picures, too, if posnble, and w<ll do the rest. The address is: SEA­ FARERS LOGr 51 Beaver St« New York 4, N. Y. Murphy, for your information, is a big fat guy, 5-feet, 8 inches tall and weighs about 250 pounds. He habitually wears a fez and a greasy dark suit or bedsheet. Take a tip, boys, don't let this guy rob any more of us. AddGflham SS William H. Allen prices are double and sometimes triple those of the bumboats. • Why not buy from the bumboats? Sure, but the skipper, who gets a commission from "Spud," runs the boats away. He doesn't let them get close enough for a little cKangie for changie or outright purchase. To the Ediior: ] 10 PER CENT. BOYS I've been a member of the To the Editor: _ The Captain, at least in our SIU for four years and even I have just received the March case, was very accommodating. though I'm anchored here in 19 LOG and am doing a slow He gave us credit against the Vancouver, I still hold onto my burn over the article reporting slopchest and paid Murphy out 30ok as one can never tell. the Coast Guard's pushing of of kis own pocket. Why not, he I go down to the Hall once in legislation to give them more cpiddn't lose. , awhile and gab with our Agent, 'Total score for Murphy and Dave Joyce. He is a good joe power over the merchant marine. Captain, Inc.: Winners by ex- and a personal buddy of mine, What sent the old red blood cor­ horbitant prices and cumshaw. although he is a pal to any puscles churning through my veins was their asking for power Tbe crew: Behind the eight ball sailor who enters the Hall. to check competency of seamen. as ususual when they allow a Things are slow up here in This is an insult! deal like this aboard ship. B.C. as far as the deep-water The only thing I can suggest goes. I like to keep tabs on I have spent 30 years at sea, is that you have your delegate shipping even though my marine 23 of which were under the U. ask the Skipper to forbid this activity since getting married has S. flag. On February 22, 1943, guy aboard and, failing in that, been confined to keeping a scrap after being torpedoed and picked up from a lifeboat in the North refuse to do business with him. book of all marine oddities and Atlantic, the Commandore of the pictures. Coast Guard vessel Spencer sent AGENT'S STAND The LOG is kinda slow in ar­ orders to the Skipper ;of the riving at the Hall here so I'd like Canadian corvette which had WON HIM 3-DAY to have it sent to my home. I picked us up to get back in line STAY IN H0SPITAI5 haven't been able to get one and leave the lifeboats alone as To the Editor: around here for over a month. they would be picked up later. I would like to voice my heart­ Here's a poem written by a LEAVE THE SEAMEN felt thanks to W. (Curly) Rentz, Kaslo, British Columbia, girl Baltimore Port Agent, for com­ which I think is pretty good: At the same time, however, the ing to my aid on March 12. On Commodore gave orders to a the previous day I suffered a It's miles and miles to Antioch Polish destroyer in our convoy painful foot injury aboard the . And leagues and leagues to to stand by the Coa§t Guard Spain Ft.- Donelson, and as yet can't vessel Campbell which had been And now your letters must go rammed by a German submarine. walk on it. To a different port again. On Thursday night I was final­ In other words, take care of our ly able to get as far as the Mar­ I've long since ceased of boys and to helf with the mer­ ine Hospital but because my foot chant marine. worrying, wa? neither broken nor frac- The candle has burned low, There were 175 survivors on tur^ 1 was told to shift for I've shut the door for fear of the small Canadian corvette in addition to its crew of 75 men. myself. drafts. After giving them a hard luck At last I really know. The Spencer,. however, did not story and gaining sanctuary for take one single seaman aboard. the night, the powers that be That you can't help your Now the Coast Guard wants to wandering. insisted on my vacating the have more, to say about the men That .urge to seek and roam. they had no use for during the premises the following day. i called the hall and a short Oh, someday, turn your ship war. I say to hell with them. More power to. the SIU in the about while later, CJurly came down -i^d steer her safely home. coining battles. and won me a three-day stay. Henry Sorensen Stan Wilmolt Edward Wicak B.C. Seafarer Confines Trip To Scrapbook Log'A'Rhythms £fis Blood Boils At CG's Power Move The Whip With a slug of gin aboard the old Ponce scow. And a mile and a half at sea. Old "WUly the Whip," his chops did lick. And gaxed at his Wipers three. With a look of disgust and some distrust. He. turned and faid to me: "My whip I snap and I'll breek their back If they try any stunts those three." From Orleans we sailed with this joker so large He had. a gut like the bow of a barge. And a low pressure hat. and a little moustache— His belly didn't come from mush hash. "This- gang I'll run, all work and no fun," Seemed- to be. hia favorite pun; An-Electrician he jumped and got himself bumped. So right to old Chieiie he nm. "What is the reason for all this teasin'? Orders to them I can give." "Go ahead," said the Chief, "You Simon Legree, And I'm sure you'll answer to me." . -i! •'T This broke his heart and he near burst apart. So back to his Wipers he stormed: I'll lay you and flay you, you dirty slaves. My power is all shot to hell, "Electricians I can't run, but I'll have my fun. You'll work from bell to beU." Like he said, it was from bell to beU, While the engine room went slowly to hell. The Wipers were there from eight to five. But they move so slow he doubted much if they were alive. This trip is far from over yet. But it's one that I'll never forget. No doubt the plant is doomed to hell For we use a whistle instead of a bell. From day to day he'll rant and rave, '' . But if It sends him to his grave He'll wear the Wiper's legs to the hip— This terrible character: The Whip. —Cartoon and poem submitted by Mike Hook Brother Seeking 'Extras' Hurt Union, Dutchy Writes To ihe Eklitor: I can't agree with the special privileges Brother Ben McCormick (LOG, March 12; Feels Chief Electricians Rate Greater Privileges) feels he is entitled to. After all, the SIU is a de­ mocratic outfit where all full 3ook members have a vote and equal rights under a constitu­ tion devised by them to protect themselves. In the Case of a strike to bet­ ter wages, conditions or what­ ever reason, every man- yis equally involved regardless of rating. A Wiper or Ordinary seaman is just as important as a. Chief Electrician on the picket me. As to the Bedroom Steward making the Electrician's bunk, why doesn't he do as most other Electrician do, that is, piece them off for six or eight bucks a month. The guy will do a good job for the extra dough and the Electrician can well afford it. Brother McCormick mentioned having participated in the or:; ganization of a company, but if he .happened to let it slip that he was in favor of greater priv­ ileges than the rest of the erew, he was doing the Union a dis­ service and possible injury. Here on th'e Steel Scientist, everyone I have spoken to has become quite angry over the' Brother's article. The feeling here is to hurry and make it known that the Brother is speak­ ing for himself only and does not have the backing of the boys aboard the Steel Scientist, and this Chief Electrician in par­ ticular. Dutchy Moore • Chief Electrician Steel Scientist •I •»' -i J 4\ • ii �Fridar. April 9, IMI TBE SEAVAREKS LOG Say SIU Killed Phony Baltimore Law Berea Engine Men Pick Up Load Of Guff On Way -Around World Assistant who should be called second grating and gives "Franco." Guj's like these two whistle as if whistling for a dog; The "SS" forward of most imake men want to-quit the sea. If the Wiper doesn't run—arid fS • •' ships* names means "Steam I do mean run—the First dresses Ship," but forward of Berea Vic­ BREAK RULES him up and down for taking so tory it means either "Slave Between the two of them they long to get there. Ship" or "Starved Ship." have broken just about every He ran one Wiper so hard that We crewed up in Mobile on Union rule in the agreement and the boy would jump from his Friday, Nov. 14. That was in a couple of maritime laws. Evei-y bunk at night and ask if he w^s the morning. In the afternoon we body in the department from the calling. But the Chief was just signed articles. But we didn't Second Engineer down has as bad as the First. check the slopchest very thor­ caught merry hell from them I had my hand operated on i^ oughly, an omission much to our one time or another. Nobody in sorrow later on. the Black Gang will have any­ Manila and the doctor told nie to come see him every day We got rid of the Steward the thing to do with them. that he could check how the day we were to sail because he We sailed short one Oiler and hand was doing. The Chief re-: wouldn't sober up. The Mobile Hall sent another man who was they made a Wiper into an Oil­ fused to let me go saying th^t busted to Third Cook before we er. Then they gave him hell be­ the doctor's note didn't mean a reached Manila. He got off with cause he didn't know as much thing to him. as an Engineer. The kid never a bad arm in Cebu. THREE WEEKS HEALINGWe had a Filipino Steward for had been in an Engine Room before. a while but he jumped ship be­ Moreover, he told me that ,1 We picked up another Wiper would be logged if I weat. fore we left the Philippines. The Chief Cook became acting Stew­ in the Panama Canal who never So I had to turn to with oije ard. He admits he's not much had been to sea before. Ever hand to do repair work in tl^ of a cook anyway and we agree since he came aboard the First Engine Room. This was tou^ has given him a hard time. A with him. because the doctor had warned As yet, the Deck Department very hard time. He curses him against getting the hand wet-.^I doesn't have very many beefs for everything he does. had a nice time with that hand Seafarers Fred R. Hicks (left) and Roy Hufham, take great but woe unto us in the Engine This' fellow has done his best which took more than three pride in their Union's militancy. Room. to please the First but the First weeks to heal. We have a Chief Engineer just gets worse. When the First The First Keeps the rags locked way of going things. But what To the Editor: known as "Whitey" and a First wants a Wiper he comes to the up so most of the time we don't By chance the other day we are these phony politicians going have any. He told one Wiper to ran across an article in the to dream up next? I use his shirt for rags if he want­ And about this new draft law Baltimore' Sun. -It told this ed any. ' —if passed? What would happen Story. then? Do we seamen go into A member of the Baltimore The First won't give us Oilers Cit','^ Council proposed a city the Army or do we get defer­ a flashlight. He's been saying he ordinance to make the SIU ship ment? hasn't any flashlights. However, do for llicmselves. They can't yesterday he came down with a Well, so long and smooth sail­ To the Editor: nobody but members whose homes were in Baltimore. This ing. While lying here in the Staten run tlieir own business right, new one for his own use. Fur­ . Fred R. Hicks. Jr. was supposed to be due to the Island Marine Hospital, where how could they run the merchant thermore, I myself saw a dozen Roy Hufham. Jr. lull in shipping. I've been a guest since before ships." new fla.shlights come aboard Yes, Brother, there are a lot when we stored in Mobile. (Ed. Note: Nothing definite How about it boys? What do Christmas, listening to a radio you think of this phony idea? on the draft, which was only broadcast advertising for enlist­ CGs here, and, every chance I One day the plant kicked otit recommended by the military. ments in the Air Forces, I heard get, I see that all of them see the when all of us were in the En­ -Really phony, isn't it? LOG. Ftu'thermore, they like Yes, boys, it was killed. Killed When, and if. something comes a Coast Guardsman say: gine Room. At the time, the First instantly by the militant SIU of it. we'll let you know.) "Yes, they promise you this reading it. was holding a lever on a gen­ Hope to be getting out some and that—just like the Coast erator. He called the Third, but day, but the way things are Guard. Then afterwards ..." the Third didn't hear him. So Well you can guess what he progressing, I'll be here for the First grabbed the Wiper we'd sometime. said next. gotten in Panama who was about It sure is slow going, espe­ But the i-eal point of this let­ four feet away. He grabbed him ter concerns a statement another cially for a guy who likes to be by the head and jerked him Coast Guardsman made. At the on his way all the time, going over by the generator to hoM went hungry until breakfast time I heard it I thought no places and doing things. To the Editor: the lever. > If anybody wants to pass a truer words were ever spoken, We would like to keep you in­ time. Nobody said much at the time. little time writing me a letter, I Of course, the topside had and I still think so. formed of the "change in heart" shall be glad to hear from you. But two days later, the .'•ame theirs. They passed the key to "Just like the Coast Guard," of our infamous Captain of the Wiper was in the machine shcfo George T .Freshwater good ship Cape Elizabeth, Isth­ their pantry from Mate to Mate this man observed, "to want to for coffee on every watch and take over the merchant marine Marine Hospital. Room 244 fixing a vent and asked the First mian. for some help. Staten Island, N. Y. and run it when they can't even After the revealing write-ups for night lunch. The First had a handful ^ The Captain was going to show he received recently in the LOG taps and he drew back to h'it on a previous trip, and after us who was boss all right. He the Wiper who managed to jun§> FOUR GOOD UNION MEN his ^mooth, earnest insistence refused even to talk to the out of the way. that he did not get an even Ship's Delegate. Maybe he ran The Engine Delegate saw break in those write-ups, we fig­ out of answers Or maybe he Captain about this incident hip ured he would change his ways, really believed he was God. We not much came of it. ': don't know yet but we will all and we would have a pleasant be there at the payoff to find These are just a few of tlm trip. beefs—and we are still a loi^ "Well, he didn't. And neither out. The Chief Steward seems to way from home. did we. As soon as the ship icleared the States, the Master have gotten religion from the JAPAN TO FRANCE stopped being Captain and ele- Captain. At any rate he has pat­ terned his methods to resemble liirated himself to God. We originally left Mobile wi^ From then on, his conversation those of the man up above. He a load of nitrate for Japan aiih went something like this: "Do has had some members of his went through the Canal past - as I tell you! Say 'sir' when you department logged—not because Honolulu. We unloaded the ni­ speak to me! < Wipe that smirk the work wasn't done but be­ trate at Nagasaki and were iji off your face! Look at me when cause the men didn't take a full Japan for both Christmas and you speak! You're logged! ~Are eight hours to do it. New Year's. , ^ you -complaining? Okay, that's HURRYING BACK Frpm Japan we went to the four for one! Mate, get the Philippines and took on a load When the boys reminded him manacles!" of copia for Marseille, France. that he was also a Union memWe came to France where vieBAD TO WORSE jber and that things were diffiare now through the Suez CanalAnd so it went—from bad to' iCUt enough without his making Except for the Chief Engineer worse. When the Captain found jthem worse he said not to give and First Assistant we have somb out that we wouldn't knuckle I him any of that Union boloney. fairly swell fellows aboard. My under to his tyranny he changed The ci-ew send their thanks for own watch Engineer, the Junib'r sending us the LOG in Manila. his tactics. Third Assistant, is an SIU ma.n • We were kept aboard ship* at It was one of the bright spots of named Dewey (Smoky) Bradley anchorage. ~No launch service. the trip. and a better man for the v-atch He stopped night lunch and cof­ We are due in New York about These SIU members, pictured during a recent trip aboard couldn't be found. fee. He even had the Chief the middle of April. Isthmian's SS Steel Worker, believe in doing a job that re­ I will now cut off the steam, Steward, a'company stiff if Frank F. Steele lb: flects favorably on themselves, and the Union. Left to right: hoping to get action on these ever there yras one, search every Chief Electrician Frenchy Ruf. Jerry Rosenthal. V. Meehan and Keith -Forster. beefs when we get to the Stated nook . and cranny.; for hidden (Ed. Note: Brother Steele's Pictnre was taken by A1 Slorace. who was Ship's Delegate Monte Blue milk, sugar and coffee and lock letter was endorsed by the -at the-time.; . SS Berea Victory fe ;; up the cups in . the galley. We 'crew.) . To the Editor: -'.i; " '".S Coast Guardsmen Take Dim View Of CO, But Enjoy Log Liz Skipper Goes From Bad To Worse, Stops Night Chow '• in I III nt I "I I" I TM rhtii-ill'-'- "ii '- �THiE^SBAil^j^RB^S liJ^G '^•tK Tw^« Brother Finds Ship Sales Repeat Histcny M I •••-> Tp the Editor: 1. - h] Joe and Modest Mutt our fleet is in foreign countries or rotting or has been sold, at a price that we, the taxpayers, know nothing about. Many government vessels have been given away, sold, transferred and loaned to foreign countries the world over. Many ships arc decaying in our harbors and inland lakes while our trained seamen are waiting for jobs. Foreign countries are cornering world trade thus sup­ pressing American commerce at the expense of the US taxpayer. If- Ife11£•?<• ]' • •' I.'-''? I' •'Mi-• £<•• - Pwul PwrsmM 1" MUST HAVE MG AT HOME OR FACE DAUGHTER'S WRATH I li I happened to,, bring home a LOG. My daughter got her hands on it. After reading, it. and flnding out all the news, sh learned what a real Union her Dad belonged, to and she re­ members the' old daysi It is a "case" now if the LOG is not sent home, the welcome mat will not be out on the door­ step for me. So kindly be sure to send it always. To the Editert ' mWi:. Nothing formal about these guys. The boys of the Andrew Jackson. Waterman, gather together long enough for Ted Filipow to snap the scene for the record. Left to right: Nip Peters, Wiper; Pete D'JUina,, AH; Tom Welsh, AB; Red Dineen, AB; Jimmy Kaniey, passenger; Dutch Irving, OS; "Tiger" Thompson, AB; and Ray Reid, OS. \ Enjoyed Self In Drydock;BumFood Was Only Hitch To tho EditoK At the end of World War I, which the merchant marine had an intricate part in winning, the seamen set about to obtain the democratic wages and conditions they so rightfully deserve. • J,As the record .will show,/ the Amencan flag ships were trans­ ferred or laid up to rot by the hundreds because of the nai-row minded excuses that they could save money for the taxpayers and companies in so doing. But look what happened: NO FORESIGHT " The merchant marine was al­ lowed to decay while merchant All Americans realize that we Joe Spedec, Wiper, idboard seamen starved and the monop­ need a powerful merchant ma­ the Joliet Victory, restrains olistic powers transferred their rine in war and peace for se­ marine capital and influence to curity and economic reasons, yet "Henry Halfastera" who looks foreign countries. bureaucrats are willing and lUce he has his eye on a nice As we know when the second ready to give it away to, anyone hunk of beef just outside the camera's eye. •^Torld War broke out, these big not seeming to care whether or Wigs were caught with their not they are turned against us ing because many companies are economic pants down. The Am­ in the future. satisfied to have good wages for erican people were also caught Goods lost behind the Iron Cur­ their men and stiU make millions with no merchant marine; a tain are important to us but they yearly. shortage which meant the loss can be replaced far easier than Some non-union seamen who of thousands of soldiers and sail­ ships from our scarce supply .of have enjoyed raises through un­ ors caught in war zones without steel. ion efforts are scared that they e^piipment. The companies that do most of will lose their jobs because of "WON'T HAPPEN AGAIN" ,<^:^any bankruptcy resulted on the transferring to other ^fhe too high wages being paid. The USA then built the larg­ have champions in some men for The greedy in this industry are est merchant marine afloat and their belief that ships cannot be playing the innocent and ignor­ the government took the cost operated at American labor ant for huge proflts and, at the out of the citizen's pockets. We prices. This is unsound reason- same time, gyping the little fel­ were assured, while being fleec­ lows. The seaman's salary is no ed, that such as what had hap­ higher than union men ashore pened to our ships would never SUGGESTS LOG who work for companies that are happen again. Now look at it: well satisfied to profit largely The merchant marine of this RUN COMIC STRIP; each year and do so. recent war lost men by the To the Editor: thousands and the scars can be TRANSF^ PARADE seen everywhere. In the begin­ I appreciate our SIU paper ning of the war all of the armed very much and read evei-y line From the Keys to Portland, Maine, from the Canal and in forces suffered greatly for the of it. foreign countries, the transfer lack of the merchant marine. But my son's paper comes here parade of ships can be seen The seamen in the last war also although he is on an Afri­ were 100 percent volunteers and can trip right now on the SS daily. The big wigs, are using ERF, UNRRA and other alpha­ consisted mostly of men having Robin Hood. betical agencies to befuddle the jdiysical defects. These men ser­ I read the paper carefully but taxpayer in the disposition of our viced and operated ships com­ really don't need two of them. ships which we need badly. parable in size to those used by the Army and Navy with one I like your ship's minutes. They are placing American Suggestion: Why don't you have commerce in jeopardy by being third the number of men. a Seafarer cartoonist collect in­ penny wise and pound foolish. J These men were called draft teresting experiences of the men This seems to be the end of dodgers in a service where there and put them in a comic strip. the act, brothers. Yes, this is was no non-combat duty. They Mrs. Sylvia McDonough where we came in. The witches veere called unpatriotic when­ are making the brew and it will Judson, Indiana ever they asked for better wages. have a bitter taste when we are They did the job, however, and (Ed. Note: A comic strip called (HI again and again to pre­ the war was won. idea has been under eoitsid- serve the democracy ou> soWhere are the remains of our eraliun foe. some time. When called intelligent administrators large merchant fleet which our it is contpletely planned lo^ {dace in peril by not keeping our children and their children will merchant marine {wwerful,. pay for? The greatest part of for it in the LOQ4 The curtain is going up—this is SUNTANNING CREWMEN OF THE JACKSON , where we can^ in. l|f.v FVidar* AprU 9. 1948 Eugetm P. O'Brieh , Prospect Park, N. J. (Ed. Note: Last there by any estrangameat between Brother O'Brien, and his daughter we : are, making sura the LOG goes to his home.) a b(fef? I suppose I'll have to blame the dietician for this one. Fact is, we practically starve here. Especially bed patients. The food is always cold and scant. The meat is tough and jjoorlj' served. Last time I was in this hospi­ tal wa.s in 1921. Wl.'ut a differ­ ence. Then we had wooden Ahoy, there. Brothers. I'm down here in this quaint little old city of New Orleans, Louisiana, one of the busiest shipping centers in the U. S. I shipped out on a standby ob. S^ed aboard her 10 days, took sick and came over to the Vlarine Hospital. The admitting doctor imme­ diately ordered me to bed as a cardiac case. Much to my sur­ prise, too. I've had at least. a couple of tiundred doctors run that scope over my chest. Not one ever said there was, anything out of order with my heart—wonder what gal caused it? I wish to say right now, how­ ever, that that the doctors with, whom I've come in contact here in ward 2-G are just about tops. There is no guess work on their shacks here and most of the pa­ part. They make thorough tests tients were mariners. To<iay and examination for everything there are nice modern brick — the results are amazing buildings. In addition^ there are There isn't a man in this ward a lot . of GIs and CGts with their who hasn't shown marked im­ families, all patients. Take it -easy. Boys. Don't provement. rush here to get sick. Dr. Pat­ LADY DOC terson is married. " O. K. Jones Our own doctor is a little lady, no less, by the name of Dr. Pat­ terson. She really knows her Ps and Qs—^which, I guess, stands for piUs and quinine. The slop chest is your cor> She's as cute as a speckled ner store while you are at pup, and bubbling over with sweetness, kindness and effici­ sea. You can't tdke your trade someplace else if the ency. The nurses are right on the ball slop chest doesn't have what too. Can't speak too highly of you need. lem. But—well, did you ever see a Seafarer who didn't have ATTEHTiON! SEAFARER, IN COLLEGE, INQUIRES ABOUT WAR SERVICE CERTIFICATE To the Editor: I wonder if you could furnish me with the following infofi mation, or tell me where I can obtain it: L What requirements are now. needed to get a merchant seamen service discharge? 2. To whom can I write so that I can get an application sent to me in the mail? I write for this information because I am now enrolled in college and am unable to get to one of the Union halls. * Herbert Belter Lewiston, N. Y*; ANSWER:—We presume you are referring to a Ceriificale ' .of Substantially Continuous Service, which is issueci by the ' U. S. Maritime Commission. Last week's LOG explained what's ^ needed and how to file but. we're glad to repeat it: All seamen who served aboard American vessels between ' May 1. 1940 and July 25, 1947 for a continuous period of one. >' year, 75 per cent of which was seatime. are still eligible for ' a Certificate of Substantially Continuous Service. I I These certificates may, be procured by writing to: Seamen's Wartime Service, Benefits Unit, Marine Personnel, U. S., 1'4| Maritime Commission, Washington 25, D. C, You will then receive an application blank, which is tp be filled out and returned to the Commission witlV dischargeft i or other documentary proof by registered mail. Photostats ar« . acceptable. All material papers,, including the Oertificide, wiljl . be retiumed to you by registered mail. ~ V �^Friday, April 9. 1948 T » « V S:E. At AREKS lO G RESTING AFTER A GRUELING JOB Page Thirlewii Eight-Month Shuttle Run [ Makes Crew International again. We left on our fifth trip about the beginning of Decem­ We don't know too much about ber. the score around the U. S. ports, LOST THREE MEN but figured maybe you'd like to • X know what- is going on out here This time we were pretty in the waters in and around Ras lucky. We came back to a de,-r cent port, Antwerp. But we only Tanura gnd Western Europe. stayed a few hours and left be­ To begin with, we signed on fore sailing time was up. We the Petrolite June 6th, 1947, in left without our Chief Engineer, Mobile knowing it was a non­ the Finnish Fireman and the ' union ship that had been voted Russian Galleyman. •'Ve pulled into Donges, Franc^ union and was waiting for a three days later. The Agent had contract. sent the men who missed the We left Mobile on the 10th of ship down there to catch it. Be­ June with a full crew and went fore we left Antwerp we picked to Corpus Christi to load—^from up a Deck Maintenance and there to Galveston for bunkers. hardly knew how to treat him after going seven months with­ In Galveston the Second Cook out one. ' r. paid off under mutual agreement We left on our sixth trip the and no replacement was hired so we left the States short of a 25 th of January. On our way to The tug Dorothy Ann Meseck, manned by SIU crew, as she lay alongside Wilmington, Cook. The Steward filled in and the Gulf we picked up four . N. C., dock after towing Liberty tanker George Kendall from New York. Job was complicated did a pretty poor job of cooking Egyptians in Port Said and now we're on our way to God only ,by series of reversals when tow chains and cables broke at sea. After Kendall drifted for two on the way to Le Havre. We stayed in Le Havre for a knows where. days, she was again taken in tow with a manila line. Photo by Louis Lombardi, OS. few days and then left for the Enough of our often changing Persian Gulf short one Deck crew. A few words are due the Maintenance man, and still no Skipper and lus wife. She is signed on as Purser but what she Second Cook. The trip to the Gulf went a does is beyond us. There have In this respect, the current coal ' The outcome of this coal strike long fine except an Oiler hurt been a few men sick enough to To the Editor: miners' strike should be care­ should be watched carefully. If his back during fire and boat stay in their sacks, but never did - In the negotiations for contract the Purser come to visit them fully observed because of the the miners win out, then by all drill and was laid up. From Ras renewal this year the main issue means let us incorpKjrate the Tanura we went to Port De- unless sent for. very effective method the miners' "willing and able" into bur next may well be the retention of the Bouce in Southern France. On The Skipper is quite a 'lum­ union is using to get around the agreement; the way our Pantryman got sick berjack." He sells liquor in the Hiring Hall clause in our agree­ miles of red tape and endless 80ment. Benny Goodman so -he and the Oiler got off. In slopchest. If a man gets one their place we took aboard a drink too many and returns to day, waiting periods, which a un­ Beyond a doubt the shipowners couple of Englishmen. the ship, the old man logs him; ion must comply with, or' risk will insist on certain changA in being sued for violation of the TOOK NMU MAN ABOARD but if a man gets drunk on the the Hiring Hall section in con­ booze sold in the slopchest, noth­ Taft-Hartley law and/or being ing is done about it. We made the trip and returned formity with the Taft-Hartley sued in court. to Casablanca. While we were slave law, which forbids the SMOKES RACKET there a fellow who paid off for To get around this for the pur­ closed shop contract. medical reasons from an NMU When we left the States we pose of taking direct action, the The possibility that the SIU ship came down and asked for had seven months supply of miners included in their last will have to take strike action to a job. He was hired as a galley- cigarettes. We've been out here To the Editor: agreement a little section known defend the agreement, or to en­ man. for eight and one-half months, force whatever demands are as the "willing and able" clause. Sailing today is not what you The Captain hired a Jewish and we're just about out of made, or to prevent chiseling by This willing and able clause is would call a bed of roses but it fellovy as Second Cook and when smokes. The old man has them the companies, brings up the very simple. It merely states is a great improvement over we got under way we found out in the slopchest for $2.70 a car­ question of whether it is possible what it was some years back and the galleyman had been Steward ton but he won't let us sign the to strike without running the that the union members will stay I for one have no desire to go on his previous so he was made slopchest card, he wants us td risk of being sued for vast sums on the job and not quit work so { Second Cook and the fellow who sign the draw list. of money in damages by the long as they are willing and able back to the lousy conditions un­ His latest form of amuseme: der which seamen were forced to work. shipowner combine. seems to be telling the Cook' kf to live and work. how to prepare the chow. He And to what do I owe the im­ tells them to go easy on the provement of mjy conditions? sugar, salad oil and flour because they cost money. His next plan To my own individual efforts to make the trip more miserabld to some extent, yes; but what is to ration the eggs. ter sent pictures with his let­ pse would my own efforts To the Editor: Well, we have only three mor^ ter. Sorry we couldn't use amount to without yours? The SS Daniel Willard, South them, but they wouldn't re­ months to go and we sure hop^ It was by pooling our com­ Atlantic, took bunkers in Char­ produce cleeirly. bined resources that we joined it's not any worse than the last leston and proceeded to Port Ar­ together to form a Union. From eight and one-half. We'll sur^ thur for grain.. From the start Rubery Thanks our ranks we selected the most be glad to see the good old we had trouble. capable to represent us in deal­ was supposed to ccfok Wouldn't U.S.A. 'First in the engines; condenser, Balto Patrolman ing with the employers. fry an egg and was demoted to bbUers and everything. The fuel To the Editor: B. C. Jones Galleyman. With that set-up we A great many of us, however, was bad, and we ran out of wa­ I would like this letter to ap­ Deck Delegate ter on the way to Europe. Re­ pear in the LOG, thanking Pa­ seem to think that our job is made our third trip to the Gulf sult: the boilers nearly meltqd. trolman Ben Lawson and Johnny finished after our elected officials and back to Le Havre. In Le Havre the two English­ THANK UNION On the return trip we ran Hatgimisios, the Steward Patrol­ take over the helm and so we short of fuel. And we took 78 man, for their cooperation in sit back and let Joe car^ on men paid off and we picked up a FOR BATTLING from there. Is that fair to Dutchman and a Russian. From days to Marseille and back. straightening out minor beefs at them? there we went to Panillac where SHIP TRANSFERS We are being repaired now. the payoff of the SS Cape San the Jewish fellow and the Fire­ BOOST 'EM .Of course, the above wasn't Diego in Baltimore. man who was hurt in Le Havre To the Editor: aU. We ran short of food too, and They are two swell guys. We Are they supposed to carry the paid off; We picked up a Fin­ The Union's efforts on behalf the steering engine went on the had no time to write them and load alone? No! nish fireman and left on our of the American seamen to stop send them our thanks as we blink twice. fourth trip to the Gulf. Your job is to give all the had been out six months and We had a 10-day storm, and In Algiers the Pumpman who the government practice of plac­ help you can—not to sit back were in a hurry to get home. when we got to the mouth of had gotten hurt on the way paid ing vessels under foreign regis­ tlw Mississippi we -were fog­ By the way, we have another and criticize when they make a off so the Maintenance man try is gratefully appreciated by decision that is though necessary bound two days. At least, we Union member. I had a Valen­ for the majority but doesn't suit moved up to Pumpman. We the crew of the Grover C. Hutchtine present of a son weighing never had a dull moment. then pulled out for Casablanca. erson. We know that you spared 13 pounds and eight ounces. He you. "We hope the repairs will be will can'y on in his father's In this port the Chief Cook If you' have a suggestion to and Wiper paid off under mutual no effort in our behalf in fight­ .'sufficient to tide us over this footsteps. , make, send it to the Secretary consent. Another Jewish fellow ing this vicious practice. nqxt trip to Italy. John Rubery Treasurer. It will receive the Here's luck and quick suo^ss We don't want so much trouble Dorchester. Mass. utmost attention and, if helpful, signed on as Wiper but nothing in anyother undertakings in be­ again. (Ed. Note: Congratulations will be used to improve our was done about the Cook so half of the American seamen. the Second Cook we picked up ; AJvin C. Carpenter on the new Union member. Union and what it stands for. '& in Casablanca was made Chief 18 GrowiiMinbexs BecMid Cook He's probably squawking about Cook and the Steward filled up Grover C. Huldhenen vwmiam McKay Ed. Note: Brother Carpen- the chow already.) To the Editor: Brother Urges'WilKng' Clause In Next Pact Give Support To Officials You Elect, He Says SS Dan Willard Trip Begins With Bum Fuel, Ends In Fog �THE SE APiR ERS 16 G P»a0 FouxteMi Ir y Venetian Blind Staggers Prove Gashounds Dumb By LOUIS GOFFIN There are stories and there wagon. This affrent caused them ^e stories about drunken per­ no end of agony, which they formers. But there is one that promptly sought to soothe witli comes to mind that proves some a few more vials of vino. of these guys just can't be help­ They were then ready to get ed. It happened in the sunny going once again and so began port of Venice, Italy, some sun­ their search for the taxi—gon­ SS ELIZABETH NEW YORK $2.00; H. Orkofsky, $8.00; J. C. MahoHf dola, that is. ny years ago. R. Rivera, $1.00; R. Tierrera, $1.00; $4.00; I. Romero $6.,00; M. C. Sterne, INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS • Along about our second day Despite the dimness of their A. Goldsmith. J37.00; A. D. Ciiida O. L. Ames. $5.00: A. Fernandez, $2.00. $3.00; M. Streiflfer, $3.00; S. L. VillaSS DOROTHY flores, $2.00. ^ - in port a couple of the lads took vision, they found one in short $5.00; M. Klepels, Jr., $3.00; G. A J. N. Castro. $1.00. SS FAIRPORT off- on an old-fashioned wine order. It was empty, too. Not Davis. $3.00; C. J. Dillon. $3.00; B SS BELGIAN VICTORY M. Ramos, $1.00; T. O. Melton, $2.00f Henn, $1.00: R. E. Hanez, $3.00; S. dj'unk. By eleven o'clock of that even the cabbie, or gondolier, or L. Blake. $1.00; F. Hobin. $1.00: G. H. J. Fowler, $1.00; R. L. Pifer, $5.00| Lenert, $5.00; D. 'S. White, $1.00; J whatever you call them, was in Vfine-loaded night these guys Ferreira, $3.00; E. C. House, $3.00; Brazil, $1.00; E. D. McLaughlin, $1.00; :J. Lynch, $5.00; G. B. Gepec, $5.00; R. sight. They decided to row their W. J. Fitch. $3.00; M. DaSilva, $10.00. J. H. Smith, -$1.00: E. G. Arroyo. $2.00; . T. Mason, Jr., $2.00; D. Krickovich, ^yere fully fermented. F. W. Babbitt, $1.00; W. G. Butler, $2.00; E. Wood, $2.00; D. T. Garofalo, jThey began casting cock-eyed own but, although gondoling is L. L. Proud. $1.00; G. J. Ledson $2.00; A. R. Prime. $1.00: $3.00; N. O. Murrell, $3.00; C. Partello, $3.00; P. J. Welsh. $3.00; J. Sutomayor, more like it, since there is a Ranees around for a taxi to $3,.00; J. Banach, $1.00; A. C. Ruiz, SS CANTON VICTORY $3.00; A. R. Fernandez. $5.00; H. J. take them back to their ship, a lot of difference between pushing Stocker, $2.00; P. C. Martinez. $10.00; D. C. T. Pople, $2.00; T. D. Smith. $2.00; £. F. Russian, $3.00; D. F. pretty fruitless effort in Venice, a gondola and rowing a life­ L. Themas, $50.00; A. Mueller. $2.00; $2.00; L. E. Lemayy, $5.00; L. R. Fitzgerald. $1.00; R. F. Wendt, $1,004 W. Swokla. $1.00; R. H. Remillans. Lamb, $2.00; I. F. Willoughby. $1.00; J. Secru, $5.00; G. H. Butterfield, - where you have to do your boat. Tliis, our lush friends soon $5.00; H. P. Walters, $5.00; J. Yacin- J. Phillips, $2.00; C. March, $3.00; N. $4.00; H. Alexander. $2.00; J. H. Horcruising in a gondola. L. Gadow, $2.00; W. Allen, $2.00; H. ton, $2.00; J. W. Fort, $2.00; H. C. learned. Their seamenship failed ski, $10.00. Holstead, $2.00; E. F. Perry, $2.00; G. Johnson, $2.00; W. Addison, $1.00. SORE-HEADS SS SEATRAIN HAVANA them. Within a few minutes they SS MONTAUK POINT R. Siefer. $2.00; C. H. Meditz, $1.00; When they were reminded of were stuck in the middle of the P. A. White. $2.00; S. 3. Freiligh, R. D. Gilbert, $1.00; H. J. Sherry. $2.00; C. Hersey, $2.00; E. W. Dodds. $1.00; F. M. Pedraza. $3.00; L. E. this fact, they became boister­ canal and going nowhei-e fast. $1.00; T. Frazio, $2.00; T. A. Lee. J. B. Wheeler. $1.00; N. L. Mark, $5.00. $1.00; M A. McGaharn. $1.00; SS J. SULLIVAN $1.00. ously indignant. They were sail­ Plumb disgusted over the course Brown, L. Perla, $1.00; B. C. Dixon. $1.00; C. Ray. $2.00; J. Powers. $2.00; R. SS TRINITY VICTORY ors, they roared, and no one was of events and their gondola they The Crew. $2.00; B. Ingram. $1.00; G. Yee Song Pu. $2.00; M. T. Tabing. Cinn. $2.00; S. R. Marshall, $2.00; M. going to row them back to the bowed to the inevitable and de­ F. Robetson. $ 1.00. $2.00; E. D. Mabee. $2.00; J. Switzer. Robinson, $2.00; W. Donald. $2.00; W. » SS JEAN LaFITTE $3.00; P. Renna. $3.00: N. L. Hartnett, H. Hendershot, $2.00; J. S. Markham, cided to abandon ship. Wm. F. Winkles. $1.00; G. Rodroguez, $5.00; R. Swanson $5.0,0; W. F. Dorr, $2.00. Over the side of the gondola $1.00; P. O .Cirelli, $1.00; E. Wilson. $5.00; SS WACOSTA H. K. Wing. $2.00; A. A. Hufwent our two gondoliers, churn­ $1.00; C. Tingle, $1.00; C. E. Pettipas, fart. $10.00: . T. Pou. $2.00; L. K. A. Melendez, $1.00; W. P. Dohertyv ing the waters furiously. Desti­ $1.00; P. C.arvin, $1.00; R. Carrington. lling. $2.00; L. Shin. $2.00; R. Hamp- $1.00; T. F. Finnegan, $1.00; A. Faso, G. Rogers. $1.00: P. Dayton. son. $5.00; J. R. Burns. $3.00; E. N. $1.00; G. O'Rourke, $3.00; D. a nation was their ship. But they $1.00; $1.00. Petrucelli. $4.00; E. J. Blanchard, $2.00; Hodge. $1.00; E. O'Connell, $1.00. were carrying too heavy a load SS SEATRAIN TEXAS SS SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY H. A. Croke, $4.00; T. B. Patton. $5.00: and soon were foundering a fe^v W. J. Fitch. $1.00; A. L. Ratajazak. W. "H. Mansfield. $4.00;' J. McGinness. G. W. Johnson. $1.00; M. G. Foster, yards from where they hit the $1.00; H. H. Winborn. $2.00; W. $10.00; J. Johnson, $10.00; L. Gutierez, $1.00. Philip. $1.00. water. SS SEATRAIN NEW YORK (Continued from Page 1) PICK-UP F. T. Andrews. $2.00. ^ speak more guardedly. Water­ Fortunately a police launch SS PIPE SPRING man simply indicates that ex­ was cruising in the neighborhood panded operations certainly are and hauled the two water-logged H. Simmons. $1.00; W. C. Hardy. $1.00; D. K. Hines. $1.00; D. G. Leach. highly px-obable. $1.00; R, P. Bowman. $1.00; C. Milli canal cavaliers aboard. Isthmian says its ships might Well, copping a gondola in can. $1.00. carry more cargoes to Europe, Italy is something like stealing SS PUENTE HILLS G. D. Dail. $1.00; O. Orr. $1.00; T. provided there are heavy ship­ Tsapelas. $1.00; J. Treilibs. $1.00; C. ments from the West Coast £. Carniel, $3.00; J. Ranieri, $2.00; F. where Isthmian's European car­ Davis. $1.00; S. Puntillo, $1.00; H. ==-^ HEyy BRINSTMAT goes originate. Isthmian also exWitkowski. $1.00; J. Manen.^$2.00; F. f TAXI BACK! Kelly. $1.00. oects to participate in the China SS RICHARD YATES shipments to be made under the E. J.. Amerault. $1.00; Steward's program. Dept., $9.84; P. C. Murry, $1.00; G. T. their chops over, "Who was the Overtakes says the situation Bohnfelt, $1.00; F. Barclay. $3.00: R. TRAGIC GROUND, by Erskine looks "very hopeful"; and Amer­ Caidweli. 144 pages, 25 cenis, Manassa Mauler?" or "What dice W. Collins. $1.00; J. R. Cummings. $3.00; C. F. Sinnett. $5.00 . roll is called cross-eyes?" ican-Eastern, in an extreme of Penguin Books. SS BUCYRUS VICTORY cgutiop, is of the opinion that C. Ling. $1.00; E. P. Lopez, $2.00; E. Bawdy humor being Mr. Cald­ Fans of another sort will prob­ t^e situation on the face of it Tonisson, $2.00; R. Karner, $2.00. well's forte, "Tragic Ground" ably bounce back the right poop means increased shipping. SS M. CRAWFORD ::ollows the pattern he pursued on "Where did Dirty Gertie The Crew. $14.00; W. H. Hunter, J Gloomiest answer comes from come from?" Guys hep to gin$2.00: P. SSdowski, $1.00; C. E. Kull, with so much vigor in Tobacco S,outh Atlantic. The company mill jive will sparkle on ques­ $2.00; R. M. Garrod. TI.OO; E, R. ^s that it only hopes the Mar- a cab in the U. S., and it took Gordon. $1.00; E. Gherman, $2.00; A. Road, God's Little Acre, Journey­ tions like this one: "For what is ^11 Plan can supply enough the Skipper quite a, while to Smith. $5.00: L. Folio. -$1.00; J. W. man and Trouble In July. This time he weaves hii' sym­ a cocktail known as Ward Eight cargoes to keep its 30 ships sail­ convince the local carabinieri Bigwood. $1.00; H. R. Mathisen. $2.00. pathetic yarn around an abused named?" SS SIMMONS VICTORY ing. In fact, the company points that it was all in'fun. But whether you shine or not, T. R. Neese ,$1.00; E. Davidson. character named'fepence Douthit, tyt that there is no insurance Most guys would think they $3.00; M. Hurst. $2.00; M. S. Kolonik. the -Quiz Book offers an inter­ who is mired in a war-boom t^at Marshall Plan cargoes orig­ would have learned a lesson. $1.00; W. L. Thompson. $1.00; P. ,L. town that is no longer booming esting way of- killing off-time inating in South America have But trying to teach some gas- Regan. $1.00; W. L. Wililams, $1.00; and who longs to return to his aboard ship. The quizzes can be to be shipped by the 50 percent hounds anything is pure waste E. H. Rosarge, $2.00 ; ,B. P. McNulty, pre-war home. Poor old Spence played by one person alone or $1.00; E. Monen. $2.00; Clayton Tinker, of time because these guys re­ $2.00; John Russell, $2.00; A. C. Brown. has a mighty tough time of by groups from two to eight formula. .Smith & Johnson says that, on peated the stunt later. Lucky $2.00; R. M. Gottlieb. $5.00; J. M. things. guys. the whole, the situation looks for them this time, the tide Pascual. $2.00; K. G. O'Briant. $6.00; Besides his poverty, he's bur­ A good way to pick up some favorable — but that it is too swept them close to the ship J. B. Sherman. $2.00; J. T. McNicholas. dened with an ailing wife soured straight dope, too. Just suppose $4.00: T. W. Hearne. $2.00: A. B. e^irly to make any real estimate so they let the gondola drift and Scoggins. $4.00: R. W. Johnson. $6.00; by an insatiable thirst for Doc you come ashore one day and o| the future. Much depends, the made the short distance under S. Koegian. $5.00; O. E. Laourette, Monday's stomach tonic and a have a smart aleck try to stump $2.00: E. M. DaVistr. $2.00; W. Hart company says, on how the pro­ their own steam. teen-aged daughter, who figures j-ou with: "Who raped Lucretia?" What does it prove? Only that love. $2.00; A. C. Beck. $4.00: M. privation can be tossed off, along Watch his eyes pop when you ' gram is estimated. Bruno. $4.00; N. M. Mills. $2.00; W. T. it's a waste of time trying to Ellers. SIX BILLION BUCKS • , Jr., $5.00; J.A. Buzelewski, with virtue, in a local sporting smugly shoot back: $2.00; H. E. Brooks. $2.00; D .C. house. Atf~ it now stands, the Mar- lend a hand to a gashound. "Why Tarquinius Sextus, of Wittmeyer. $1.00; B. Trasher. $1.00; L. shaU Plan calls for $6,098,000,000 There's nothing delicate about course!" English. $1.00: M. L. Fillincame, $3.00; worth of goods to be shipped G. Kihg. $2.00; N. D. Abeninathy. Tragic Groimd. But, then, neither It's all in the little book. ' abroad. Of this, $5,300,000,000 $1.00: E. L. Myers, $I.OO: N. Callaway. are the folks in it. $1.00; .1. Camporeale. $1.00; J. Mar­ wUl be earmarked for the 16 4 t t i t 4. MAL MacDONALD tinez, $1.00; J. Maisonett. $1.00; R. original Marshall Plan nations THE NEW QUIZ BOOK, by Al­ PHILOSOPHY IN A NEW KEY* Your radio and eliminator are Yantz. $1.00. in Europe. SS MADAKET bert Morehead and Geoffrey by Susanne K. Langer, Pelican at Boston Hall. Another $463,000,000 will go H. Put. $10.00; A. Heller, $1.00; L. Mott-Smith. 25 cents. Pelican Books, 258 pages, 35 cents. DeMasi Pesplain. $1.00; R. Pardo, .50: S. to China. Greece and' Turkey Books. O'Rourke. $2.00; R. A. Barrett, $1.00; 4. 4. 3. will get $275,000,000 and the In­ This one is heavy going, no N. Reznicenko, $1.00; F. T. Pettingill. ternational Children's Fund of SS HASTINGS Don't look now, but do you question about it. Chapter^ $1.00. the United Nations will receive Crewmen who were aboard SS STEEL FABRICATOR know what a jehu is? Or a Scot­ heading go like this: "The Logic $3.00. $60,000,000. sman's tartan? Or a troglodyte? of Signs and Symbols", "Life this vessel on or about Dec. 23, V. Suska. SS STEEL SURVEYOR The present legislation au­ 1946, and who know anything If you do, chances are you'll Symbols: The Roots of Sacra­ H. Karrman. $2.00; C. Jar. $2.00; thorizes the full amount to be about the injuries and subse­ G. P.Binnemans. $2.00; E. E. Ramirez. rate genius in the new specially- ment" and "On Significance in used, but Congress has not yet quent death of Samuel L. Price, $2.00; N. Mamat. $1.00; P. Nixon. prepai-ed Quiz Book, which sets Music." appropriated the money. How­ please communicate with Man- $15.00; I. D. Howison. $2.00: O. Uus- up 2,000 brain teasers in 100 However, anyone who likes to ever, the new law also authorizes dell and Wright, 501 State Na­ mann. $4.00; Chuan Ding, $2.00; I. G. quizzes. wander and muse in the man- • $2.00; F. S. Rivera. $2.00; P. an immediate loan from the Re­ tional Bank Bldg., Houston, Tex­ Garcia, But if those three stumpers sions of philosophy will enjoy Denaz, $2.00: G. P. Marilla. $2.00; G. construction Finance Corporation as. Telephone C-5249. If you call Walker. $1.00; O. Kaeloo. $4.00; F. C. have you scratching your head, Miss Langer, who writes very of $1,000,000,000 to get the pro­ collect, tell operator you are wit­ Hays. $4.00: W. M. Toed. $2.00; R. there are plenty of other op­ clearly and certainly, does not i gram under way while the ap- ness in the. Samuel Price case so E. Siostrom. $2.00; B. P. Centeno. portunities to show off your clutter her copy with stagnant ;: $2.00; F. Varvas. $1.00: R. C. White, savvy. Sports fans ought to lick academic cliches. p^;opriation is pending. , charges .will be accepted. " $1.00; J. O. Meeks, $1.00. Operators Hope For Expansion Under ERP NOTICE! Kj'' Ife?'' Friday; April 9. 1948 �i April A 1P48 PERSONALS <F' ff E ; S ^ ^ F A R E 4l S Page Fifleea' LO G Unclaimed Wages Seventh St., South, Salt Lake SYLVESTER BARNES Get in touch with Irene Chi City, Utah. 4. ,4 jt - coine, Division of Labs. & Re STEPHEN FII^ search, New Scotland Ave., A1 Your father is seriously ill. bany 1, N. Y. You are heeded at, home. S. 4. 1. 4 4 4 JULIAN MINESES MELVIN E. RICE Communicate with Mr. or Mrs, Write to your mother, care of Cruz by calling EVefgreen Tech. Sgt. C. E. Holland. 4-2789. 18124544, Sq. B, 1377, AAFBU, 4- t 4Westover Field, Mass. GEORGE F. COLEMAN 4 4 4 ; Your mother asks that you get KANE DGNNER in touch with her as soon as Information r ec e-i v e d says possible at 453 Western Ave. there has been a death in your Lynn, Mass. 5.10 Slater, D 1.73 5.26. Simmons, William F family. Get in touch with your Sheeks, Addison W 4.66 Slerdeck, 5.'#1 Sheely, B. E .30 Simmons, William G X X t. wife. RICHARD C. WOERNER 34.06 Slezak, Michael 23.37 Sheets, Warren I 8.39 Simon, Harry C 4 4 4 Simonavage, Anthony 58.72 Sloman, Alfred R 2.23 Sheldy, Arthur J :.V 14.26 Your cousin, Lawrence Hoff­ BILL THOMPSON Simonds, Walter 17.77 Slonaker, George F 3,33 ..f;. 19.28 man, Jr., wants you to get in Get in touch with youi* father, Shelby, Tull 59 Slummer, David R 117.50 2.84 Simoneau, Albert touch wifh him at 1819 N. W. E. Thompson, 1141-9th Ave., Sheldon, Robert Simonetti, George A 4.01 Shellby, Virgil J 1:... 3.75 Slusarcyzk, John F 1;28 Keeler Ave., Chicago 39, 111. South, St. Petersburg, Fla. 1.52 Slusser, Irvin D Shelmadine, Herber 1.48 Simons, Eugene V 86.38 4 4 4 FREDERICK E. BROWNLOW Shelton, Frank D 23.00 Simpson, B 81 Smaciarz, Joseph 3.44 ROBERT (BOB) ARBUCKLE Shelton, Isaac G 10.74 Simpson, Donald 31.02 Small, James 1.37 Get in touch with Lorie Write to Robert L. Bicknell, 21.10 Simpson, Everette M 7.92 Smalling, John J 11 .'30 Brownlow, 125 East 24th St., 1018 State St., Indianapolis, Ind. Shelton, Thomas J Shemet, John 2.82 Simpson, J. P. 8.27 Smaw, John T 5.92 New York City," at once. Has a 4 4 4 Shepard, Ed. J 15.90 Simpson, Leeman 0 2.75 Smey, Stephen M '.24 letter from your brother, Den­ NORWOOD T. STEADHAM Sheppard, Fred S. ./ 27.36 Simpson, Louis B 80 Smiley, Andrew C 3.78 nis. Very urgent. Formerly of the SS William Sheppai-d, Gerald L:i 10.74 Sims, Erskine F 19.79 Smith, Alfred M '3T.'94 4. James. Please get in touch with Sheppard, Gilbert 5.94 Sims, Eugene • BRIGIDO RIVERA 89 Smith, Alva G -28:37 Mrs. Rose J. Steadham, 87 Lan­ Sheppard, James 5.07 Singer, John W 14.21 Smith, Alvin R isi^ Communicate with Mrs. Shir­ caster Ave.,~ Brooklyn, N. Y. Sheppard, Lawrence E 11.85 Singletary, Calvin 2.13 Smith, Armstead 10:30 ley Wessel, Seamen's Church In­ . 4 4 4 Sheppard, Watson L 10.74 Singletary, Grove C 23.84 i Smith, Benjamin F 3.46 stitute, 25 South St., New York STEPHEN SHACK Sherinian, Chas 9.34 Singleton, James T. 50.14 ! Smith, Bob 5:14 City . Get in touch with Joseph Sherlock, Thomas A^ ........ 18.42 Sink, William C 1.74 Smith, Bonnie W 19.65 4. i Scheck, care of SS Roy K. John­ Sherman, Howard L. 24.66 Sipe, Richard O 14.35 Smith, Carey E "ALEXANDER BOKOLOWSKI 5.12 son, Alcoa Steamship Company, , '7,89 Siperkoroic, P 1.12 Smith, Charles E 12J27 Contact Mrs. Shirley Wessel, 1 Canal Street, New Orleans, La., Sherman, Lyle V Sherry, Eugene • .70 Siren, T. F 6.95 Smith, Charles L 5.69 Seamen's Church Institute, 25 or through Red Vincent. 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Bumstde St. Please contact your mother, Sieben, Virgil 20.28 farers International Union is available to all members who wrih Beacon 4336 Mrs. C. V. Williams, Munden, Siegfried, John D. .86 " to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment iJtf RICHMOND, Call*. 257 Bth St. Va. It is important, Siekman, Walter E. ' .04 their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to ha-^ Phone 2599 SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. Siekmann, Walter J. ^ i 4, 2:08, the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every Douglas 26475 COY H. GILBERT Sigler, Leslie W. .39, SIU branch for ^is purpose. SEATTLE ; .86 Seneca St. Sigmon, Robert Get in touch with yobr attor­ 25:67 However, for those who are at Sea or at a distance from n SlU Main 0290 31.50 hall, the LOG Reproduces below the fonn used to request the LOG, WItMINGTbN :446 Avalon Blvd. ney, immediately. Very import­ Sigmuhd, Robert Sihler, Delph .... Terminal 4-3131 ant. 3.56 wWch you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 Sijerkovic, Pedrdg 0.18 Beaver Street, New York 4 ,N. Y. 4 ft Silva, ArmindO M 1:48 THOMAS E. FOSTER PLEASE PRINT INEORMATION 40.87 BUFFALO .10 Exchange St. Contact your sister, Mi's. Mini Silva, Frank B 32.36 To the Editor: Cleveland 7391 hetta Hanrahan, 20197 Picadilly Silva, Lei-oy S. CMlCAbO 24 W. Superior Avft. i^ilva, Valentine 6.06 Superior 5175 Road, Detroit 21, Michigan. I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to thb •^Iver, Luther .46 i. K. S. CLEVELAND 2602 Carroll St. Silvei', Marvin D 8.41 Main 0147 CHRIS GIATRAS address helow: 1.65 DETROIT ...1038 Third st. Get in touch with John Ga- §Uverman, Maury Cadlllae C857 V 15.34 hagan in j-eference to lofgage Silverthorn, W Name DULUTH 5Si W. Michigan St. Silviera, Edward L 1.19 left in Mobile. His address is ^ Melrbse 4110 13.18 Summerfieldi Ridgcwood- Simmons, Claud TOiLBbO ...... 7.... . .615 Summit St. 1733 Street Address Si'mrrtqns, David R 7.-20 Garfleld 2112 Queens. Simmons, Dudley 1.53 City State Simmons, Machem E 21.60 Book No. 59475 .45 Will holder of this book pleaso Simmons, Marl L MONTREAL 1227 Phillips Square Signed 32.78 VICTORIA, B.C. ....802 Boughton St. report at 6th floor of SIU Hall Simmons, Paul D. Empire 4531 in New York, at first opportun­ Sinimotts, jPauI R., 11.57 VANCOUVER ;«a5 Hamilton St. ity. This is of importance in Rbok Nd. .. Simmons, Reese 2.83 Pacific 7824 squaring your record. Simmofts, Steve M 3.tW Mississippi Steamship Company 501 HIBERNIA BLDG., NEW ORLEANS, LA. Hie following' is a list of unclaimed wages and Federal Old Age Benefit over-deductions now being pa d by the Mississippi Steamship Gompaiiy covering the period up to December 31, 1946. Men due money should call or write the company office, 501 Hibernia Bldg., New Orleans^ La. All claims should be addressed to Mr. Eller\ busch and include full name. Social Security number, Z number, rating, ^ date and {dace of birth and the address to which the money is to be sentk SlU HALLS SIU, A&G District Notiee Jo AH SIU Members 1 Gt. Lakes District Canadian District :'>• •m �Page Sixteen •V h TH E SE A F ARERS I O 0 UFE Has Friends In Time Of Need Without taking a break, tnaxchers on the picketline eat their noon-day meaL Sandwiches and hot coffee are provided on each of riie liiMS. A good portion of the food has been do­ nated by various AFL Hotel and Restaurant Workers' unions. Besides food, these unions have also been -represented on the plcketlines by members who naarched side-by-side with the UFE mm f- Beaten pickets lie on the ground with their arms around their heads to protect them from police violence. One police lieutenant has stated that he personsdly saw no violence. Picture on the" right, tiaken at the height of the actiod, shows a lieutenant actively directing the police in their strike­ breaking efforts. ' js;,- Friday. April 9. 1948 Even the rain failed to dampen the enthusiasm of the pickets. The bad weather was taken in stride, and those pickets without raincoats were provided with wartime gas-repellent capes as protection against the April downpour. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource April 9, 1948 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. X, No. 15 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES NEW COMPANY SIGNS UP WITH SEAFARERS LABOR RALLIES BEHIND UFE IN WALL ST. BEEF OPERATORS CATIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC ON EXPANSION TUGMEN ASK WAGA BOOST UFE BROADENS STRIKE TO FOUR MEMBER FIRMS ORGANIZED LABOR GIVES ALL-OUT SUPPORT TO UFE ROU OFFICIALS PRESS MEBA TO BAR COMMIE-LED MERGER SEAFARERE' AID HELPS ENGINEERS IN FAST VICTORY SHIPPING PICKS UP IN SAVANNAH,NEW TANKERS HELP TO CLEAR HALL SHIPPINS IN MOBILE IS STILL ON SLOW BELL LACK OF SUGAR SHIPMENTS TAKES ENHANTMENT OUT OF PUERTO RICO GALVESTON MEMBERSHIP SAYS 'YES'RESOLUTIONS AND AID TO UFE NEW YORK SENDS OUT CALL:RATED MEN NEEDED CREW ADD TO FRISCO'S UFE STRIKE GIFTS THE SIU-CONTRACTED COMPANIES:ALCOA ONLY ORE SHIPS KEEP PORT BALTIMORE AFLOAT TORRANCE HILLS SAVED FROM DIASTER BY ALERTT ITALIAN TANKER CREW SIU MIDDLEWEIGTH SCORES HANDILY OVER CUBAN CHAMP POTENT POTION QUELLS PANIC ON FAIRSLE DIGESTED MINUTES OF SIU SHIP MEETINGS VENETIAN BLIND STAGGERS PROVE GASHOUNDS DUMB OPERATORS HOPE FPR EXPANSION UNDER ERP Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 04/09/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/12c2d4b1c732d6a1afe518dfcf02f858.PDF e98d1bef6fb7d899611a5e511859566f PDF Text Text •••••• • --r-. • •:• *.• :5/65Jr —r ••';• ' ' • •• :v'' ;«i,;;;;:«!t^«ni Official Organ of the Atlantic and Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of North America VOL. X NEW YORK, N. Y., FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 1948 THOUSANDS SUPPORT UFE STRIKERS No. 16 Tanker Drive Rolls On As New Company Signs Pact With Seafarers NEW YORK—Announcement was made this; week by Lindsey Williams, SIU Director of Organi­ zation, that a standard Tanker agreement has been signed by the Intercontinental Steamship Com­ pany, with headquarters in New York. This new; company^ adds to the already imposing list of tanker; outfits which have joined the Seafarers* ranks; *during the past year. Weisberger To AttendSea Safety Confab The new crew signed on m Baltimore on March '27, 1948, and immediately petitioned the SIU to represent them. Pledges were signed by the crew, and nego­ tiations with the company star­ ted soon after. On April 13 the new agreement was signed. First ship in the new fleet is the .^SS Chrysanthystar, which will soon sail. More tankers will be added to the fieet in the near future. The SS John Hanson, White Range Steamship Company, sail­ ed on Sunday from New York, bound for Galveston and thence to the United Kingdom. This company signed the^ standard dry-cargo contract last week. On all fronts the SIU drive continues, and more contracts are expected to be added as the or­ ganizing campaign rolls on. Ne­ gotiations are in progress with more companies, and as soon as they are completed, details will be reported in the LOG. Meanwhile, the Union is await­ ing final certification as collec­ tive bargaining agent for the unlicensed Cities Service tankermen. The Second Region of the Na­ tional .Labor Relations Board a few weeks ago rejected the laststand attempt of the company to stall any further, and final confirmation from the Board is expected momentarily. Representatives from about 35 countries are expected to attend the international conference on safety of life at sea, scheduled to On Tuesday, April 13, traffic ^utside the Stock Exchange, on Broad Street, matched con­ begin in London April 23. ditions inside the Exchange. A mass rally tied up the street so tightly- that for over an hour Morris Weisberger, vice-presi­ automobiles and trucks were re-routed. And inside the Exchange the scabs got so far behind dent of the Seafarers Interna­ in their work that even the authorities have stopped talking. of "business as usual." Speakers tional Union, will bo among the ,at the rally included representatives of the International Ladies Garment -Workers Union, AFL; 34-man delegation representing Hotel and Restaurant-Workers, AFL; Seafarers International Union, AFL; and the CIO Utility the United States. Workers Union. Thousands of passers-by joined in the demonstration to signify support for the Because of the SIU's role m men and women of the United Financial Employes who are on strike. . the United Financial Employes' Wall Street strike, Brother Weis­ berger was unable to sail for London on April 14, as originally scheduled. Present plans call for his departure by plane as soon as the strike is settled. The conference, will discuss Marine technical developments since 1929, the time of the last A mass rally right in the cen- i and the charge was made that "a Wall Street area when the -heavy such meeting, and will revise in­ ter of the Wall Street area on conspiracy exists between City lines started to form. But Mr. ternational maritime safety Schram has said that he can Tuesday and • a strong picketline Hall and Wall Street" to place an have a thousand cops anytime standards. excessive number of police in Conference delegates will around the Stock Exchange on the financial area to harass the he wants them, and, he proved study such problems as naviga­ Wednesday were the answers to strikers and make them feel that that statement to the fullest. tion, communications, ship con­ While New York" school children - the intimidating tactics of Police their cause is lost. . struction, life-saving technique Representatives from the Inter­ walked home unattended £md equipment. ;Commissioner, pardon, Stock Ex­ change President Emil Schram's national Ladies Garment Work­ through a driving ^^'ain. Stock Decisions of the conference Exchange, scabs were escorted attempts to intimidate Stock Ex­ ers Union, AFL; the AFL Hotel gently through the picketlines. will be incorporated into an and Restaurant ' E jn p 1 o y e e s agreement setting forth a min­ change employes. Instead of find­ Union; and ""the CIO Utility As usual, the police were free imum in safety requirement to ing meekness, the Wall Street Workers Union pledged the sup­ with the use of their clubs, and be observed by the shipping in­ financiers have been told in no port of their organizations in this on more than one occasion pi-odThe SIU has not yet been di­ terests of nations involved. rectly affected by the Marshall uncertain terms that tlie mem­ struggle and pointed out that the ded and/or hit the peaceful In view of the relatively high bers of the United Financial Em­ lowest paid workers in the in­ pickets as they walked their end­ safety standard aboard American Plan as put into effect by the' dustries they spoke for earned less circles. Economic Co-operation Act (ECA ployes, Local 205, OEIU, AFL, more than the average wage for When the strikers shouted, vessels, the conference's problem will be the new name for the are in this battle to the end and Wall Street worker.?. "Who Blows The Whistle For the —^from the U. S. viewpoint—will Plan). However, there are plenty that the police, following the The mass picketlines around New York Police, Commissioner be to affect a stepping up of the of indications that shipping will orders of the Mr. Schram, cannot the Stock Exchange on Wednes­ Wallander or Schram?" they had standards of the other nations. get better as the . machinery of The conference will last six the Plan is set up and placed in force them to give up the right day afternoon did nothing to add plenty of evidence to prove that Schram does the blowing. Weeks. operation. ; to peaceful picketing. to the composui-e of the scabs. Harry Lundeberg, SIU r'resi- Increased grain and coal ship­ Tuesday's mass rally was from In spite of heavy police lines • The strike in its third week all angles a . complete success. which formed as soon as the gained strength, and more and dent, was originally designated ments to Europe are expected to Thousands of strikers and inter­ picketers appeared, the strikers more pickets showed up for duty. to attend the conference as SIU start on several lines in a few ested spectators on Broad Street .con\;^inued their orderly marching Some were members of the SIU representative. But due to the weeks, but it will be some time and SyP who had come in from pressure of Union business, he before the effect of the Plan on heard Wall Street tycoons and chanting of slogans. called "people of .low chai'acter Only the usual .number of the outporta to help in the. beef. delegated Brother Weisberger to shipping can be properly esti1 mated, observers My. go in his stead. 'ho run the Stock Exchange," policemen were present in the (Continued on Page 4) Mass Rally And Strong UFE Lines vlii5Mfer Po/ice Intimidation Try ; -c hi J Await Final Set-up Of Plan Machinery VJI '11 '..til -if �•/---- >•. Page Two itS'V'v "bV^i'iX---Vr,, I?'' T H B S E 4 F A R ERS to G SEAFARERS LOG Friday, April 16, 1948 ^ IT'S OUR Bf Ef, TOO ... Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District AUiliaied with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New" York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 PAUL HALL ------ Secretary-Treasurer Editorial Board J. p. SHULER LINDSEY WILLIAMS JOE ALGINA Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of 'August 24, 1912. George K. Novick, Editor Wr- 267 Meaning. Of Brotherhood 1^' Hi In all walks of life there are people who can be depended upon in an emergency, and those who fold up when the going gets tough. It's no secret that some men can take /'/ better than others. * Seafarers, by the very nature of their work, are better able to stand the gaff than most other workers. Each and every day, a seaman puts up a mighty battle against the elements. They do not shrink from hardship nor from foul weather and force of circumstances. Even ashore SIU-SUP men have had to face tough situations. Their organization has been built on blood and sweat. The martyrs to the seamen's movement have been many—all the victims of the iron-fisted collaboration between the shipowners and the authorities. So it is no wonder that in the time of the United Financial Employes' greatest need, it is members of the Seafarers International Union who have come to the aid of this embattled and vastly outnumbered union. From all ports members of the SIU and the SUP Hospital Patients have poured into New York to make their militancy and When entering the hospital solidarity felt in the canyons of Wall Street. Many times notify the delegates by post­ in the past the Seafarers have taken on the bosses, but card, giving your name and this time it is a struggle against the bosses' bosses. the number of your ward. In regular membership meetings the men of the SIU Sfaten Island Hospital voted to back their Brothers in the UFE to the hilt. When You can contact your HosJ voting on this matter they knew exactly what they were pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ doing, and they have carried out their pledge in wonder­ ing times: ful fashion. Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. AFL President Williarh Green, whose words mean, so (on 5th and 6th floors.) These are Ihe Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, much to the organized labor of the United States and the as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 pan. world, has already stated what he thinks of the way the heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by (on 3rd and 4th floors.) ^ SIU and-SUP have supported the UFE. In a telegram to writing to them. Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) Paul Hall and Morris Weisberger, Vice-Presidents of the MOBILE HOSPITAL J. H. ASHURST Seafarers, Brother Green-said: "I commend you and those J. L. WEBB J. E. MAYHART L. A. HOLMES • you represent upon the devoted Way in which you have J. P. LOMAX J. H. MURRAY C. PETTERSON E. J. SILLIN extended help and support to members of office workers J. DOWNIE T. DAILEY TIM BURKE union employed in New York Stock Exchange who are M. M. ELSAYED A. OLSEN CORDOVA on strike. No one can adequately appraise value of service R. E. GRAYAY S. 4. BRIGHTON MARINE HOSP. S. LeBLANC you are rendering these workers who are on strike. I SAVANNAH HOSPITAL W. CAREY . M. PETERSON urge you to continue your efforts to help them and to A. C. PARKER J. T.FF M. FITZGERALD T. M. PEACOCK extend to them a full measure of support in heroic fight E. DELLAMANO iSlj i 4 a> , . JOE SWINDLE in which they are engaged." E. HARRISON ' ' STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL J. J. FERGUSON W. FEENEY , Not only physical aid has been ^iven. Sopie men J. T. MOORE F. FONDULA H. FAZAKERLEY have found it impossible to make the trip to New York E. BERWALD 4. 4. i P. CASALINOUVO L. ANDERSON ^ for picketline duty. However, these loyal members have NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL J. KLENOWICZ P. FRANKMANIS donated money and as a consequence this entire action has F. GARRETSON T. RITSON LOOPER R. J. GARDNER thus far not drained a single penny from the organiza­ A. H. ALLEN J. DENNIS S. HEIDUCKI H. MCDONALD tion treasury. C. MASON V ,E. OLSEN R. KING J. McNEELY But even if it had, it .would be worth it. The UFE A. LIPARI A. BONTI G. BISCHOFF is putting up a gallant battle, and it is truly fitting that P. D. VAUGHN R. LORD A. AMUNDSEN M. CASTRO the SIU and the SUP should march shoulder-to-shoulder N. A. GENOVESE S> 4" 4" J. SHEMET . A GALVESTON MARINE HOSP.4^jf with such honest.trade qnionists. G. BRADY P. LOPEZ ^ E. BARNHILL F. NERING The eyes of the entire trade union movement have L. D: WEBB C. WILLIAM FIELD R. BUNCH T. J. SCHUTZ been, and are, focussed upon this union. Many outsider? S. HERNANDEZ ? A. EDEFORS C. DESOUSA ' found it hard to believe that this organization is assist­ E. H. IVARRA M. ROSENBERG ing the United Financial Employes solely as a gesture of L. CLARKE ' SAN FRANCISCO HOSPITAL > R. FLOYD E. DRIGGERS J. PIETIIZAK fraternal brotherhood. ERLING MELLE J. GAINSLAND J, J. HANLEY J. HODO Well, now they are convinced. And the Wall Street B.DUFFY Z. S. MINESES H. WATSON financiers are also convinced that money .is not everything, E. HEBERT " -I ! C. NANGLE A. A. SMITH aiid thjit trade uniott..solitdari?:y is not..^n empty phrase. J.- KENNAIR ' m R. J. STROM ELMER HALLMAN'^^'-^? fdeu Now In Ue Marm lkapltak liti 1 �THE S E AF A RE RS Friday- April 16. 1948 Pag* Thne LOG Warns Of Chiselling On Isthmian Scows SS STEEL ADVOCATE OUT EAST . (Ed. Note: Many accounts Save been received of resist­ ance to the new contract by Isthmian Captains. Mates and Engineers. Apparently they have trouble realizing that an SIU agreement means what it says. The following article is both typical and comprehen­ sive.) By Pto BLUHM "This is just to let you Icnow how things are faring on the SS Steel Navigator under the new Isthmian contract. One of the boys put it this way, "Ship Isthmian and avoid the rush." That has certainly pi'oven to be the case on tjiis ship. To start with, when the ship, left New Orleans one of the sailors was about 'five minutes late. The ship was turning around in the stream and the sailor was left' on the dock The Skipper of the tug nosing the ship around in the stream offered to take the sailor out to the ship, but the Captain said "No. To hell with him. Leave him there. "Consequently the man paid $50 for a cab down to pilottown in order to catch the ship. When tlie man got to Pilottown he got a launch out to meet the ship, but when he was about to come up the ladder, the Old Man ordered the Third Mate not to let him aboard. The Third Mate, however, being an exSUP man and a hell of a nice guy, ignored the Skipper. The evening of the day before sailing the Mate ordered the Bosun to turn the crew to at 5:30 P.M. to lower and secure gear—his reason being that the men had been knocked off at 4{30. The Bosun asked the Mate if h^e wanted the men to have their full meal hour, the Mate told him that at 5:30 they will have their meal hour. When the Bosun went to turn the jnen to, they had all gone ashore. OWN INTERPRETATION up for charges when we reach the States. 'This guy made the statement that since he is head of a de­ partment he should get first As­ sistant's pay, have officer's ac­ commodations and eat in the topside mess. Other than this we have no trouble within the crew. One thing these Mates and Skippers can't stop doing is sailor's work. So far we have the Chief Mate, and Second Mate down for 30 hours overtime for doing sailor's work. One thing I do know is that the Isthmian contract was a hard one to get, but the fight is still going on. These characters work against the contract at every Five men did this work be­ tween 8 A.M. and noon. When I saw the Old Man about this he said, regardless of the agreement, he didn't think any more men were necessary When leaving Galle, the same thing happened. The watch on Seafarer Pete Bluhm stands near his ship, the SS Steel deck and maintenance men un­ Advocate, in an unidentified Eastern port. He says that she moored the ship. would be a fine ship except for the Skipper who spoils every­ We have a character aboard thing by his inability to understand that an SIU^ contract who is supposed to be a Chief is supposed to make things different, "Let's sail these ships Electrician. At the start of the trip he was telling everyone how and get them in line like real SIU scowii," he writes. much he knew. In Bahrein, he couldn't repair sian Gulf a sailor was put on I showed him the agreement he an electric motor. We had to gangway watch. This was main­ said 1 was trying to take away send it aboard another Isthmian tained for about two weeks. Then his authority as master. ship for repaii-s. Since then he the Old Man took the sailors off IMPATIENT CUSS When leaving. Bahrein the Old Man started his old way of not I KAjOW UJhfAXA OF waiting for the watch below to Scse-tAj IS ... go foi-e and aft before letting go. AAJO I. CAM ^/Mef2»CA; This guy didn't want the watch ORlV/e A below to have their coffee time CAR • • • before turning to. • BUT—WWAT I think that when the other ISA maintenance man and myself Scfeeiosigned the articles, we made a DRiveR r big mistake. I think we signed on as deck boys instead of Deck Maintenance. We have done just about everything on here but won't talk to, or have anything the gangway watch and did not maintenance work. We sougee ,paint, chip and red to do with anybody in the crew. put a shore watchman on. At a meeting he walked out When I went up to see him lead for eight hours a day at telling us we didn't know what about maintaining a watch, he sea or in port. In port we go we were talking about. This has said he didn't think a gangway over the side and chip. This is happened twice, so we have him watchman was necessary. When {he first time I've ever seen a COFFEE TIME BEEF While at sea I was checking overtime with the Mata and we had a beef on coffee time before turning to. The Mate turned all hands to in Houston at 5:30 A.M. All hands got up and were having their coffee, at 6 A.M. when the Mate turned us to fore and aft. His argument was that since he didn't turn us to fore and aft ...imtil 6 A.M., our overtime didnff start until that time. If this • were the game, he could call us at 12 A.M. and not turn us to until 6 A.M. and start the over­ time at 6. After arguing with hirii for quite awhile, I finally won my point and he okayed the over­ time. . Our first port was Beirut, Le­ banon. This, by the way, is quite a nice port. Beer and whiskey, both American, are cheap and the girls are interest-, ing to meet. ; In the Suez Canal we started - having more trouble with the Captain. When tying up for another ship to pass, the Old Man let go of the ship three times without waiting for the watch-below to go fore and aft. When we arrived^ in the Per- Deck Maintenance do this kind of work. I don't know whose idea it was, but whoever dreamed it up made it a rotten deal for us. While we are doing this type of work, the Bosun is splicing and rigging and renewing gear all the time. We left Ras Tanura for Sing­ apore, but about four days out our orders were changed to Galle, Ceylon. It was there that the Skipper started the .same old business. The watch on deck and the maintenance men tied up the ship, topped No. 5 gear and rigged No. 4 for working cargo. TYPICAL ISTHMIAN SEAFARERS m • •') '''.T • :> 1 f ' '1 - 'tl Ship's mascot of the SS Steel Advocate is this little pup Gaby, whose friendliness is partial consolation for ihe rigors of the trip out East. Captain and Mate have not been so friendly. turn of the road. Their reason is to agitate the crew into blow­ ing their tops. If they can get a few strikes against the Union, so muck the bettei'- for them. •^Remember fellows, when you get an Isthmian ship, keep every­ thing going in SIU fashion. When the Steel Navigator pulls into New York, one thing will be suie, anyone looking at her will know that she is an SIU ship. LIKE THAT CHOW She is a clean ship and as long as SIU men sail her, she will stay clean. This is a good fad­ ing ship, everyone in the crew testifies to that. Some of the boys say they are going to ship with these cooks from now on. This goes to show how these Isthmian shippers are: We have a clean ship, a good feeder and these C-3s are tops for living conditions, but it takes just one guy like our Skipper to make evex'yone pile off. This Skipper thinks that sailox's today ax-e street corner bums —that's what he told the ship's delegate and me. He says he will only have to put up with the Union for a year because it is only a year-long contract, so he says. These men were pari of Ihe crew aboard the Steel Navigator during a recent voyage. You guys who will be salting From left to right, kneeling, are: J. Otreba, Wiper; E. Broaders. OS; B. Kennedy. Oiler; Jimmy Isthmian ships in the future—^re­ Slaven. Deck Maint.; D. G^nes, OS, and J. Black. Bedroom Steward. Standing: C. Bumpus. member, it was a hard fight to Fireman; Lee Chin, 3rd Cook; J. WUliams, AB; Chico, Messman; R. Bua, Chief Cook; E. Tay­ get the contract and we have to lor, Fireman; T. Covaleskii OS; A. Leonard, AB; Pete Blukne, Deck Maintj R. Lindfars, Bosun; keep fighting to keep it. Let's sail these ships and get Bob Gilbert, Jr. Engineer; Jesse, Messman; John Frinanes; J. Rea, Wiper; (an unidentified them in line like real SIU scows. Wiper); H. :Loing,; end S. Torres, Messman. h - -J •.-M I �T H E SE AFARERS Page Four Friday, April 16. 1948 LOG Robin Line I To better acquaint the SIU membership with the ships i they sail and the SIU contracted companies behind them, a series of short articles on these companies and their ships is being run in the LOG. Some of the companies have long and interesting records in American maritime history—some of that history was made with SIU crews aboard the ships. il'T'". i . •:C : • If you've ever been on a ship^ attempt was made to make them •with an unusual name, you've conform to "the Robin style as to probably wondered what ever name or design. prompted the company to hang Up until this lime Robin Line such a monicker on their vessel. was not under contract to a Chances are, however, the union. In 1940 the Seafarers sent company had a very good rea­ son for the choice. It probably its organizers into the field was chosen to meet the com­ against Calmar, Ore, Baltimore pany's style and to them it Insular and Robin Line. An effective job was done in makes a lot of sense. Take the name Robin Tux- all four outfits, as is borne out ford, one of the latest additions by the fact that all are how to the Robin Line. To a Sea­ contracted to the SIU. Robin farer riding.this ship, the name Line entered the SIU fold after probably doesn't mean anything. a NLRB election in early 1941. The Robin Kirk, a C-3 converted from a baby flattop, as she appearei^ when joining the But behind the choosing of that It was only a few short months Robin Line Fleet recently. Robin Line ships hit the South African ports of Capetown, Durban, name lies the entire history of later that the country entered Lourenco Marques, Beira and occasionally as far up the coast as Mombasa. the war. The company then took the Robin Line. ' The formation of the Robin on additional ships. Some they Line and the naming of the ves­ bought, and others they charter­ sels is an interesting story, and ed from the Maritime Commis,one probably not known to even sion. the longest "homesteader" on - a During the war three of the Robin ship. four original Robins—the Hood, Goodfellow and Gray—were lost. WERE WEST COASTERS The Hood went down on April At the end of the First World j 15, 1942, the Goodfellow was of thi§ city money. We want (Continued from Fage 1) War, four ships were built on sunk on July 24, 1944, and the the police to go back to the the West Coast for operation by.. Gray was scuttled near the But the majority of those added busy intersections, where they Skinner and Eddy Company.'Normandy coast on July 15, 1944. were members of other unions. belong, so tljat children won't These people picketed dui-ing Their time with Skinner and be killed going to and from Eight other SlU-manned RobEddy was short. The business in Line vessels were lost during their lunch hours, showed -up in school." venture failed and the ships the war. The Robin Moor gained the morning before work, and CURB RELAXES were sold to the Seas Shipping the distinction of being the first took the time on their day's off to demonstrate their solidarity Company of New York. ' [American ship lost during the On the Curb Exchange, how­ Seas Shipping put them into war, when she was torpedoed on with the UFE strikers. Veteran ever, there was a slight change operation in the intercoastal May 25, 1941, fully six months newspapermen rubbed their eyes in the situation, and there ap­ trade and occasionally chartered before the U.S. entered the war. when they saw the other unions peared a real possibility that the represented, and said that they them out to Isthmian and Luckhad never seen anything to brokers were beginning to see + 4. were put into effect to rebuild match the display in all their the light. In 1935, the company started ^ years of experience. Federal Conciliator Walter A, running ships into South and Maggiolo reported that "substan­ BROKERS STUBBORN decision was to operate 12 ships tial progress on all issues had of late design. Meanwhile, during these dem­ been made for the first time." 'I — ' ' • , . ^ Since that time,^ they have onstrations of strength, govern­ No details of the proposals I been gradually assembling their ment negotiators tried vainly to ' postwar fleet arid iiow all 12 settle the beef b'etween the made were announced, but the ships are in operatidn. The last UFE and the New York Stock report indicated that the. Curb had dropped its previous anti­ ship, the Robin Doncaster, sailed Exchange. union stand and was strike Frank Fenton, AFL Interna­ from Mobile last week on her Every session with the Ex­ weary. maiden voyage. tional Representative addresses change found the brokers still The pressure on the bosses a meeting of UFE members at As part of the Organizing of maintaining their attitude of re­ the postwar fleet, it was decided fusal to conduct negotiations in mounted steadily, , and as the strike headquarters. Fenton third week of the strike drew to ||;:f I to continue with the Robin good faith. a close, the only question was, came to New York as the per­ ; names. As can be seen, the four The UFE Strike Committee original Robins were named af­ called upon the City of New "How long can the brokers hold sonal representative of AFL President William Green. His ter Robin Hood of Sherwood York to mediate the strike, "not out?" No matter how Jong they hold Forest fame and his cohorts. presence was ample proof that because we are weak, but be­ out, however, they can be sure, Wlien the lime came for nam cause we want toieave the people the strength of the entire AFL that the UFE and the SIU-SUP ing the new ships, Mrs. A. R. was behind the Wall Street will be on the picketlines and Lewis Jr., wife of the Line's chanting slogans until the victory strikers in their effort to gain The Robin stack 'emblem is president, dug into the histoiy economic justice. for the union • is won! , blue, yrhite and red chevrons surrounding the * 12th Century . on a grey background. Jesse James. Mass Rally And Strong UFC Lines Answer Polite Intimidation Try AFL Representative i I'i • OEIU President East Afi'ican ports. The ships pressed into the trade were the : four Robin ships. Inasmuch as the ships already bore the Robin names, the run came to be referred to as the Robin Line. Later it was offi­ cially registered as such—a part of Seas Shipping Company. For a flag the company de­ cided on a block "R" in a dia­ mond on a gray background. For the stack emblem the company called in George Sharpe, marine ai'chitect who designed Mississip­ pi Shipping Company vessels. The accepted Sharpe design is red, white and blue chevrons on a grey ^tack. -Other distinguish­ ing marks of a Robin Line ship are' black hull and red boottoppirtgs. Seafarers Eligible To Apply For British Labor Scboiarsbips ENGLISH VILLAGES As the number of Robin Hood's followers was limited, names of towns and hamlets Surrounding the Sherwood Forest area were chosen. The final Robin Line fleet is composed of three types of ships. Six of the ships — the Robin Locksley (supposedJy Robin Hood's real name), Robin Sher­ wood, Robin Doncaster, Robin Kettering, Robin Tuxford and Robin Wentley—are all C-2 spe­ cials, built to company plans. The Kirk, Mowbray and Trent are C-3s, converted from baby flattops. The Robin Hood, Gray and Goodfellow are war-built C-3s. That completes the company's fleet -and the story of how the LINE ENLARGED ships were named. The - name As; the tra'de to South Africa Robin Tuxford doesn't seem so increased, . the company added: strange when the whole story is more ships to its fleet, but no j known, v Paul Hutchings, President of the Office Workers Interna­ tional Union, to which the UFE belongs, tells the strik­ ers that the international mem-, bership is solidly behind them in their fight for better wages and ..conditions in Wall StaseeL The SIU, along with other American unions, has been asked to help find candidates for two scholarships to attend Ruskin College, Oxford University, Eng­ land. The scholarships are for one year and are offered by the British Trades Union Congress, rough equivalent of the Ameri­ can Federation of Labor. The scholarships are worth 200 pounds, about 800 dollars, apiece and cover tuition, room and -board. The successful can­ didates will be expected to fur­ nish their ' own transportation and, pocket money. Candidates should have at least a high school education and -preferably • some college work. The ones who win the awards wiU probably, follow the prin­ cipal lines of study offered" at RuSkin which are history, econ­ omics and the theory and prac­ tice of government. They will also be able to study in other lines if they wish and all courses will be pursued un­ der the Oxford systeiii of lec­ tures and personal conferences which Oxonians call "tutorials." Application blanks for the scholarships" are available at the LOG office or can be obtained by writing the Committee on Ruskin College Labor Scholar­ ships, Room 1608, 2 West 45 Street, New York 19, N. Y. They must be submitted before June : 1 of this' year*. �Frhlayi April le, I94» THE SEAFARERS LOG Page FiT* Good Shipping Gripping Beach tn Savannah Norfolk Rallies Support Of Strikers By CHARLES STARLING By BEN REES SAVANNAH — One thing that NORFOLK—Shipping, due to needs clearing up once and for the coal strike is very slack in all is the misconception some of this port. Whenever possible the the members have of the fines companies are diverting their levelled against men for perform­ ing aboard ship. inbound ships to other ports in By EARL (Bull) SHEPPARD their vacations when they come The UFE has a good beef and, ' Son* Seafarers believe that hope of picking up general car­ due. in addition, many feel that a NEW ORLEANS—Business and these fines are handed out at the Of course, it is a general rule determined show by the Sea­ goes. disci-etion of the Agent or Patrol­ shipping far the past couple of that when a person takes his farers in Wall Street may save Those ships that do tie up men and apply only to this port, jveeks has been quite fair. We vacation he must pile off the us a'lot of trouble next summer. here ai-e being stripped down to r This, however, is not the case. have had 12 payoffs and 11 ship and Ipse claim to his job. Along about the time we re­ idle status with just skeleton In May of 1947 the SIU, in all sign-ons. These Stewardesses are in a ceived the news from New York crews aboai'd. Others are being ports, adopted a i-esolution callVoting on the referendurn 'bal­ little different position from that that Seafarers had been brutally turned back to the Maritime ' ing, for the fjning of all irrespon- lot has been slow for a port of of the rest of us. So- down here assaulted by Wall Street cops, Commission and the boneyard. sibles. this size,, although the Commit­ we voted to let them get reliefs we got the good news from Norfolk, unlike other ports, is This has the backing of the en­ tee has been available at all for one trip each and get their Washington that American sea­ not deriving any job expansion tire membership and is not some­ proper hours. jobs. back, there being no iDook men will get at least a fair from the addition of Isthmian thing we or the officials in other break in the Marshall Plan. However, from what we hear Stewardesses on the beach. and other tanker companies to ports dreamed up. The member­ around, _ just about everybody Down here the boys are plenty In other words, all those tele­ the SIU fold inasmuch as these ship decided that irresponsible who has voted has favored the interested in the UFE beef and grams the boys here and in other ships seldom hit this port. Coal members threaten our contracts two changes in the shipping are giving it a lot of suppott. ports sent to Congressmen and is ' king around here and with by their fouling tfp, and took ac­ rules and the two 10-dollar as­ There have been quite a few Senators paid off. And shipping the miners out for th'eir pension tion. Our job is to enforce their sessments. Certainly those as­ donations. (should be pretty good. fund we are pretty much at a wishes. sessments should be voted "yes standstill. Shipping here can be described if we are going to have a strong Despite the lay-offs, the mem­ as idamn good. We paid off the SIlF for the battle of the future. bership is little discouraged. South Wind, Zachary Taylor, We've had the SS Legion Vic­ They all realize that the miners James Swan and Alexander Clay, tory in port from a four-month have a beef and are settling it all South Atlantic. At the same trip with a big bunch of beefs just as the SIU would. time we sighed on the South from the crew. There is a great deal of com­ By WILLIAM (CURLY) RENTZ Wind, James Swan and William In addition, we have a beef ment around here to the effect Carson. These sign-ons took a BALTIMORE — Under normal One of our payoffs this week, that, if the Washington bureau­ from the company. The company good number of the men around claims that the Stewards Depart­ conditions the past week would the Eli Whitney, came off in a crats run rough shod over the the Hall. If shipping holds up ment took it upon itself to stop have been a good one for ship­ much diffex'ent manner than ex­ coal miners to pull the mine we will end up by calling other feeding after fresh stores were ping, but due to the coal strike pected. This ship has been a owners' chestnuts out of the ports for nfien. the number of sign-ons fell off headache every time it hit port. fire, all organized labor should brought down. COyERED CHARLESTON quite a bit. A few months ago mutiny take an active part in supporting We don't know what the truth In transit we went aboard the charges were levelled against the miners. When the coal miners gain of this charge is, since it is a Loyola Victory, Waterman; Nel­ ship's delegate Bill Thompson, so their demands there will be a FULL SUPPORT son W. .Aldrich, South Atlantic; long line of ships waiting to sign- we expected the crew to get a and Monroe, Bull. All of these on crews, and that will be a hard time this trip too, but it To show that this is not idle were in Charleston. They had period of jobs for all comers. paid off clean. chatter and the men are not the usual minor beefs which (It's over now. brothers—Editor.) talking just to hear their gums DROPPED CHARGE were cleared up quickly. rattle, their agtion in the UFE The last week saw 11 ships in Oh these ships and around the Incidentally, the mutiny charge strike is an example. for payoffs, 6 sign-ons and 5 Hall the men are discussing the vessels in transit. Tho.s'e paying is all squared, away. The com­ As soon as word reached Us UFE strike. They see it as a off were the Meredith Victory, pany officials now admit that the that the Wall Street workers move against all unions and are Isthmian; Eli Whitney, Alcoa; Engineers aboard the ship were were on the bricks and the SIU determined to do all they can Thomas Hay ward. Waterman; the cause of the trouble and the was helping them, 50 Seafarers to help the white collar workers Santore, Venore, Ore; He of SIU men were in the right in headed for the big town. win their beef. Polomas; W. T. Barry, Water­ their actions. Alcoa has been a Since that time men have been Almost everyone around here man; Angelina, Bull; and M. thorn in the side of the SIU for leaving regulai-ly for the strike has pitched in a few bucks to a long time, but they're begin­ Brady, Bernstein, front. help the strikers along. There is company report. However, we / ning to gain a lot cf respect for Those ships which took crews When the newspapers hit town a personal satisfaction among told the company to hire re­ this outfit. with pictures of the police club­ these men in knowing that the placements and stop the pay of aboard were much f^wer: Ve­ They hardtimed the crews of bing Seafarers and financial dough they donate is going to the men who walked off. Mean­ nore, Santore, Ore; Angelina, several ships to no satisfaction. workers, the Hall was in an up­ the battle against the Wall Street while'' we are starting an investi­ Bull, He of Potomas; Meredith A little bit of militancy and they roar. There was a move on for Victory, Isthmian and the Robert money bags. That's one gang gation. saw the light. Their phony mu­ Stuart, South Atlantic. every guy who works for a liv­ There is a new Isthmian ship, tiny charge, too, backfired on Ships in transit were the R. ing enjoys knocking. the SS Steel Adniiral,. that will them. For the time being they For you Seafarers interested in crew up in New Orleans in a Cox, Bernstein, Emilia, Bull; B. aren't pulling any funny stuff hitting a port where the weather few days. Right now she is in Fisher, Alcoa; H. Kelly, Alcoa; but that's no i-eason for us to re­ is nice, Savannah is the place for the shipyard nt Pascagoula, and and Azalea, Waterman. There lax our guard. We protect our you. The weather here is won­ sh^ will rhove over here to load were quite a -humber of beefs contracts only by constant vigil­ on these ships but everything derful and will probably remain for the Persian Gulf. ance. was squared away. that way for awhile. The Weath­ BREAK FOR THE GIRLS erman proiriiseu us rain and it A WORTHY CAUSE Some of the Stewardesses have turned out beautiful. As long as he promises us showers we asked whether it would be pos­ On some of the ships the can leave our rubbers and rain sible for them to have relief for Patrolmen managed to lift logs The SEAFARERS LOG is trip so that they could take against crewmembers, and those gear at home. the membership's paper; it who profited donated the money to the United Financial Em­ a special meeting to suspend all is a medium for the expres­ ployes'" strike. That money is shipping and everybody head for sion and airing of your ideas, better in the hands of the strik­ New York. suggestions, beefs, etc. The By KEITH ALSOP ers than in the vaults of the It wouldn't have taken much LOG urges all Brothers to companies. to start a wholesale exodus from GALVESTON—The waterfront and Leacock and that was the submit material for publica­ Norfolk, but we got word that Seafarers in this port, whether in the Galveston area is a quiet week's labor as far as contracted tion. headquarters in New York had they had logs lifted or not, have ships are concerned. spot—almost the calm before the Occasionally, however, we the situation well in hand, soThe only labor activity around taken a personal interest in the receive a complaint saying storm which is sure to come here is the strike at the Gal­ strike in Wall Street. They have the movement was called off. that a beef we have printed when our contracts expire in a veston nail factory. They have given a good deal of money, and Boy, you can't beat spirit like is a personal one and with­ been out on the lines for quite some of them have headed for that. few months. out basis in fact. Donations and direct help to Ships are coming and going some time and are holding firm. the New York Hall to lend a To avoid recurrence of hand on the line. However, we are in no way in­ the striking Wall Street workers with fair regularity, and we're such situations in the LOG These men realize the signi­ is Norfolk's contribution to the holding our own, not much more volved in the beef. whenever possible, criticisms Rumor has it that we will ficance of such a strike and are strike and it is because, as one can be said for the activity in of Individuals should be sign­ have a new contract with Gal­ desirous of doing their share. Seafarer put it as he headed out. this area. ed by the ship's delegates That's a healthy, broadminded the door for New York, "If the We paid off the Bret Harte, veston and Houston Towing call­ and/or as many of the crewwhite collar workers have come Stephen Leacock and James F. ing for an increase by the 15th way of looking at the strike. All members ^ are interested. to realize that it takes organiz-^ Cooper. The Leacock had 72 of the month. This will be good labor must stick together in its This would eliminate any ing into a union to maintain a hours of disputed overtime on news to the men aboard these fight for better conditions. This strike is not something remote living wage, it is the responsi­ ships, and will go a long way possibility of the beefs be­ longshore work which was set­ and disconnected from us, it is bility of us who have known it toward pulling wages up all ing regardecl as personal. tled In fa:vor of the crew. our fight too. for years to help- them." We signed on the Bret Harte along the line. New Orleans Expects ERP To Beom Port Plenty Of Payoffs In Baltimore; Sign-Ons Await Coal Shipments SUfiGESTION Galveston Shipping Holds Fair �Vc- THE SEAF AR ERS Pit9« six r- Shipping Upturn Expected Soon By Port Mobile LOG LEISURE SCENES IN NORFOLK HALL m Vn 1^1 IS K '.i LOOKS BETTER Summer Schedules Set For Yarmouth And Evangeline ! By CAL TANNEp MOBILE — Shipping continues to be as slow as it has been for the past several weeks. We don't enjoy reporting that the slow bell is on but ho one can say we're not consistent anyway. The past seven days saw the handling of three payoffs, the JSS Reamer and Planter of Al­ coa and the Monarch of the Seas, Waterman. Sign-ons were the Yaka, Governor Sparks, Wa­ terman; and the Roamer, Alcoa. Not much in the way of acti­ vity, but at least we're not stand­ ing still. The Alcoa Planter was a very clean ship, one of the cleanest seen these parts in a long time. A good part of the credit for this goes to the delegates and such oldtimers as L. Stone, G. Streocker, J. Morris and Bro­ ther Smith. I The Chief Engineer, 1 hear, was tops and all the gang had a good word for him. The Roamer had a launch beef but otherwise she, too, was clean. The Monarch of the Seas was the first of Waterman's Puerto Bican C-2s to hit port. She was a clean baby and we're hoping more of these ships from the Island will come in here. Fridar. AprU 16, 1948 Eastern Steamship Lines, oper-; ator of the SS Evangeline and SS Yarmouth, has announced its schedule of summer sailings for the two cruise ships. The Evangeline will operate between New York, Bermuda and Nassau on an eight^ay i schedule, spending a full day I and night in Bermuda, a day and I evening in Nassau and five days at sea. Nine of these "triangle cruises" are scheduled, with the first departure to be made June 18. The series of cruises will end with a departure on Sept. 1. The" Yarmouth will resume last summer's schedule, making three trips weekly between Boston and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. The Yarmouth's regular sailings will begin June 2, with subsequent departures on Mondays, Wednes­ days and Fridays. She will make a special trip on May 28. Whenever Seafarer Norman Maffie stops long enough to get out his sketching materials, he promptly records his observations. The Port of Norfolk was his latest slop. Above is what he calls "a one-eyed card game," with the Seafarers keeping one eye on the cards and the other on the shipping board. Scene below was sketched in the "reading cor­ ner" of the Norfolk hall. Sprawled on the couch at left is Brother L. Voliera. the crossed legs at right belong^ to Dave Derger, who is deeply interested in his newspaper. — During the winter season, both ships sailed out of New York on alternate Fridays on 13-day cruises to Nassau, Miami and Havana. Miners Win Pension, Return Te Work weeks For the coming two shipping looks a little better. We expect about nine Alcoa ships and seven Watermans. We have enough men on the beach for all jobs coming up on these ships, so it wouldn't be a good idea to head for this port. May­ be later, but right now stay where you are. Here's a beef which is giving the Patrolmen a bit of trouble. It's on the payment of subsist­ ence money for'lodging on ships that have a fireman keeping "up steam while on inactive status. If the company has a Steward aboard, the men should go to him and ask for their linen dur­ ing the Steward's regular work­ ing hours. If the linen is not issued we can collect the money, but if it is not requested the company is not obligated. This applies only when a Steward is aboard. The financial workers' strike in New York continues to be a hot subject of conversation down here. As men come in off the ships that is one of the first The four-week-old walkout of the hard coal miners came to an end this week with the an­ nouncement that their pension demands had been met. Under a "compromise" plan offered by Senator Styles Bridges, miners retiring at the age of 62, after 20 years service, will receive a pensions of $100 a month. Bridges is a trustee of the Unitgd Mine Workers', Pension and Welfare Fund, along with John L. Lewis, representing the miners and Ezra "Van Horn, for the operators. Lewis accepted Styles' offer, but Van Horn dis­ sented. Meanwhile,, Lewis and the UMW must stand trial on a contempt-of-court charge for not ordering the miners back- to work, recalling a similar situa­ tion in 1946. At that time a court charged levied a $3,500,000 fine on the union and the miners' chief. The Supi-eme Court later reduced the amount. Dispatcher Explains How Asst. Eiectricians Are Shipped By PAUL GONSORCHIK NEW YORK—There seems to be some misunderstanding of the shipping rule which applies to the Assistant Electrician. The procedure for Shipping these men follows a set pattern and is the same in all ports. 'THis is how it works: ft.'.';: things they want to hear about. It has sure stirred up a com­ motion. Most men feel that they have been dealt a personal in­ jury through the slugging of Seafarers by the New York po­ lice. At our regular meeting a coup­ le of, nights ago we had Brother Applewhite, President of the Central 'Trades Council in Mo­ bile, who gave us a picture of the financial workers' strike and their problems. He was well re­ vived by the membership. T (lAfiV When . an Assistant Electri­ cian's job is called, first in line, of course, is a man liaving the endorsement and the experience. He gets the first crack at it. If there are no takers, then men having experience as elec­ tricians but without endorse­ ments can throw in for the job. They must, however, show proof of their experience. If the job still j-emains on the board, the next men eligible are the jEIngine Department men the men don't seem to be too justice for these people. Here is much interested in shipping, a bunch of decent /imericans Most of them prefer to stay trying to wring a few lousy ^^^ore and put In Picket duty bucks from the guys who have of-the Un.ted 1manMoui WAS: t"' Ei»P">yec Strike. „ KMOU)HB After all, it is not everyone jonti can get out there and give I CHAAJCSe- f.7| the country's biggest money bags ® hrst class tongue lashing. The SlU members have been having 3 field day day. Til bet those bfokers' ulcers are really hurting. In the past the Coast Guard I They get red and blue and .Bsued ABSiotont Eteotnc.ano andorscmente to Cooks but ignorad membars having 3. to 5 y™rs experience in the engjne room. i j i. • , ^ 'guys are used to having people it all and what happens: the Our method,,.approved by theijick their boots and it drives cops rush down to the exchanges membership,, is the best and^them nuts to know, they can't do and go into their "protection'' gives those • men best able-. to do ^ anything about it.. act. . the job the opportunity to taket ^^at white collar union "If a cop ever clubbed a broker these jv/wa., jobs., . there is a good bunch of people.! he'd find himself in Siberia' be­ Right now here' in New So^evv'here there shoi^d be some; fore morning. ^ having at least 3 years sea-time below decks. That's the procedure and it is a sensible one. The reason these rules were so drawn up was to enable the Chief Eleetrielan to have an able assistant. Too many men believe that their job is but to put in and take out electric light bulbs. The Coast Guard may say that's all there is to the job, but cTTT says cQTc no. nn the SlU a. •vfif M �'iia f^i^aV' April 16. 1S48 THESE AF AR E KS LOG Page Seven Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings In Brief GALVESTON —Chairman W. .Walsh: . Recording Secretary R. Wilburn: Reading Clerk- J. SmUh. m Minutes of all branches except Savannah accepted. Voted nonconcurrence with section of Savannah report pertaining to taking of SUP men off SS Governor Graves at East Coast arrival. Moved to accept Agent's and Patrolmen's reports and re­ ports from other districts. Voted to act on Headquarters request for support of UFE beef. Voted to act on request from SUP Seattle Agent for clarification of Shipping rules for SUP men on A&G ships. Accepted report of Balloting Committee. Accepted Trial Committee recommendation to fine man $25 for missing ship. Seven men obligated. Discussion of East and West Coast rules. Minute of silence for Bijothers lost at sea. l* it 4SAN JUAN — Chairman R. J. Morgan: Recording Secretary W. Fontair: Reading Clerk G. J. Davis. A&G Shipping From Manh 24 To April 7 PORT REG, DECK Boston .\ New, York Philadelphia Baltimore ; Norfolk .., Savannah Tampa Mobile GRAND TOTAL - REG. STWDS. 66 288 77 257 31 258 f8 270 32 202 43 110 307 46 137 86 '.... TOTAL REG. SHIPPED DECK SHIPPED SHIPPED TOTAL ENG. STWDS. SfllPPED 129 748 178 637 22 260 60 179 18 269 50 112 94 . 35 538 167 77 43 49 37 35 . 24 161 104 34 81 27 68 91 225 . 43 86 39 72 19 69 101 227 167 101 8 120 51 2 162 51 11 449 203 21 156 51 9 125 35 2 139 32 3 420 118 14 1,423 1,128 835 3,386 886 807 666 2,459 30 76 ! New Orleans Galveston San Juan REG. ENG. ' 10 201 48 86 50 730 158 376 NOTE: A&G men shipping on the West Coast are not included in this report. accepted. Accepted Committee's report dismissing charges against two Brothers and consigning a third to 99-year club. Accepted reports of Patrolmen and Dis­ patcher. Discussion of issues in .Wall Sflreet beef. Minute of silence for all Brothers lost at sea. 4. 4. t Brother Lockwood took the SAVANNAH- — Chairman and floor and spoke on the wonderful other officers not named. Report treatment given American sea^ signed by Agent C. Starling. men on the Island.^ He stated Special meeting to consider re­ that there is excellent coopera­ port of- Trial Committee. Com­ tion between the Puerto Ricans mittee recommendations Ac­ and the Americans and suggested cepted: Brother who left fireroom that Headquartei's investigate charges made against the Puerto of SS Russell. Alger, fined $35; Rican HaU by Galveston. Voted Brother who missed Isthmian $25; Brother who to non-concur with the Norfolk strike, fined took ship's stores from SS Wil­ minutes. Trial Committee re­ liamCarson, fined $10; Brother port: Brother who misrepre­ who missed SS Southwind, fined sented himself as a Patrolman $50; Brother who took ship's aboard the Marina forbidden to ship on an SIU ship again. stores from SS Zachary Taylor, Brother who missed SS Ponce fined $10. fined $25. Good and Welfare: 4* 4* 4* Brothers spoke on cooperation MOBILE — Chairman H. J. between SIU and SUP men. All Fischer: Recording Secretary felt that everyone was working James L. Carroll; Reading Clerk together well. Jeff Morrison. 4" 4- 4Minutes of all branches ac­ NEW ORLEANS — Chairman cepted. Agent's report accepted. Frenchy Michelet: Recording Brother Applewhite spoke on Secretary Johnny Johnston: Reading Clerk Buck Stephens. trade union movement in general and the UFE beef in particular, emphasizing the support being given by SlU-SUP. Dispatcher's report accepted as was Trial Committee's. Also accepted re­ port of Rank-and-File Committee on purchase of chairs and filing cabinet. York. Brother Connors obligated. Carried motion by Woods that crews wait for Patrolman. Min­ ute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. 4. 4. 4. PHILADELPHIA — Chairman Don Hall, 43372;. Recording Sec retary William Lulh, 836; Read­ ing Clerk William Hall, 39256. 4> 4- 4' BOSTON—Chairman W. SiekMinutes of all branches ac­ mann, 7086: Recording Secretary cepted. Agent's report accepted. J. J. Lichtman: Reading Clerk Carried resolution regai'ding John Lane. Captain and Mate of Azalea City. Minutes of all branches except Patrolman's report accepted as Tampa accepted. Voted that a wa.s Secretary-Treasurer. Dis­ Six Committee assist Tampa Agent patcher's report accepted. in purchase of indicated prop­ men obligated. Committee rec­ man $25 erty. One Brother went on rec­ ommendation to fine for missing Isthmian strike. Took ord as holding that San Juan donation for UFE beef. Minute Hall was well run in accepting Norfolk minutes. Secretary- of silence for Biethers lost at Treasurer's report accepted. sea. Agent reported Branch business 4* 4* 4* running smoothly. Explained TAMPA — Chairman J. Hand, background of UFE beef and 49332: Recording Secretary R. H. pointed out that police , interfer­ Hall; Reading Clerk T. Sosa. ence had increased SIU partici­ pation. Asked volunteers to be Minutes of all branches read ready to go to New York follow­ and accepted. Brother in Or­ ing day. Patrolman repo'rted on lando Hospital credited with at­ shipping, warned crews to wait tendance. Secietary-Treasurer's for Patrolman before paying off. report accepted. Voted that man Bother reports accepted as well sailing Deck Engineer must show as report on UFE beef from New same qualifications as Bosun. Reports of Agent and Dispatcher accepted. They reported ship­ ping looked brighter for next two weeks. Waterman, Isthmian, Atwacoal, Bull, Alcoa all have ships hitting Tampa these days. All hands took part in discussion of UFE beef and SlU's support of Wall Street workers. Further discussion of best way to keep the Hall shipshape. 44> NEW YORK — Chairman E, Sheppard: Recording Secretary. L. J. Williams; Reading Clerk Paul Hall. , Meeting called at 5 p.m. by Secretary-Treasurer. Motion by Pohle that meeting acting as supreme quorum according to constitution change time of regu­ lar meeting to 5 p.m., seconded and carried. Secretary-Treas­ urer's financial report accepted. Due to UFE beef, SecretaryTreasurer reported for entire staff. Said new companies signed would be reported by General Organizer at later date.' Headquarters records now in' perfect shape and being kept that way although officials busywith UFE beef and shipping. Contributions supporting beef rolling in from SlU-SUP men on. all coasts and on Lakes, and they are expected to be enough, to defray all expenses. UFE beef has offered wonderful oppor-" tmiity to brush up SIU strike apparatus for future trouble of our own if it comes this year. Congratulations to men coming in from other ports to help. UFE strike is a tough one, and can expect cops to attack SIU mem­ bers again. Minutes of all ports accepted. Communication from Anchor Hotel in New Orleans read. Trial Committee report accepted. Voted to elect Tally Committee later. Voted protest against New York cops and Wall Street brokers for beating up pickets. V > New York Expects Lull, But Rated Men Are Still Welcome . Branch reports except those from Savannah and San Juan ac­ cepted as read. Voted to refer By JOE ALGINA to Headquarters that part of Savannah report regarding SUP NEW YORK—After a couple men on East Coast ships and of weeks of'brisk shipping, the accept balance. Voted to refer outlook is one of a slow taper­ San Juan report to Headquarters ing off in the immeidate future. to see whether man in question Of course, there is a very good was strike clear. Acting Agent possibility that this is only tem­ reported 12 payoffs and 11 sign- porary and the picture will ons. Urged vote on four amend­ brighten considerably after the ments before the April 10 dead­ lull. line. Recommended that SteRated men, however, will have wardness Be allowed relief for no difficulty in gi-abbing a ship. vacation time, not exceeding one Shipping never seems to be­ voyage. Reported company com­ come too slack for rated men plaint on Stewards Department in this port. of SS Legion Victory would be We had a good number of investigated. Told about UFE payo|te this week. The old beef and called for membership Port^f New York always man­ support. Reported on Marshall ages to play host to some clean Plan, telling how SIU teUifrains ones and this week was no ex­ helped in Congress. Report ac­ ception. cepted. Building Superintendent Bull Line's Suzanne came in reported progress in new build­ and paid off clean. She is a ing. Accepted, as were Patrol­ beautiful ship^ recently acquired men's and Dispatcher's reports. by the company. She has made Four men obligated. Under a couple of trips to Puerto Rico .Good and Welfare, several Bro- but this time she is scheduled > thers called for donations for for a run to South Africa. UFE beef. Minute of silence for ONE GOOD. ONE BAD Brothers lost at sea; Robin Line; sent us tWo ships ' 4. t BALTIMORE — v..biirman Ben this week, The Marine Run­ Lawson. 894: Recording Secre­ ner and the VJesleyan Victory. tary John Hatgimisios, 23434: The former was clean and paid Reading Clerk AI Stanbury, 4683. off in short style, but the Wesleyan was another story. SKe Nine men obligated. Head- was far from being okay. l quarters; and all branch repprts If Jhe crew had a beef the Delegate would go to the Skip­ overtime. They collected it all. tions before leaving on a foreign per. He, however, was very unco­ Up the street a bit from the voyage. One ship recently had operative. When approached by waterfront, • SIU members arc a case of smallpox because a the Delegates, he'd cut them still out there on the line aiding man had not taken his shots. short, refuse to talk or threaten the striking financial workers. This one man threatened the to have them logged or. tossed The lines are holding strorig and lives of the whole crew just in the can. in good spirit. In spite of the through his own and the com­ He logged several men, but a howling by some of the anti- pany's neglect. ^ good number of them were legi­ labor papers the SIU is sure be­ It seems that this is a foolish timate and nothing could be coming well known in this town. thing for a Seafarer to do. Top­ done. Patrolmen Goffin and side, too, has been guilty of the Shuler got the rest of the beefs same thing. If a man does not squared away before the payoff. take shots, then he should not The Lahaina Victory was be allowed to ship foreign. He another g(||'' Robin ship this can do his sailing in the coast­ week. She % .s one of the finest wise trade where shots are not required. we've had ir^Jort in a long time. The Delegates were a good It would be a good idea if bunch of guys and brought the crews would check on this be­ ship to port clean. A couple of fore the ship sails, especially U the ship is headed for the Far weeks ago they wrote in boast­ ing that'they were going to bring East. Over there the doctors are not so easy on a man. her in sparkling. They sure We've aided a lot of unions in lived up to their promise. A few weeks ago I mentioned The Brazil Victory, Mississippi, the past but this beef has made tha importance of having a sail­ paid off here in good shajpe. It the name of the SIU known and ing board on the ship near the has been a long time since we've respected by every working stiff gangway. Some men recently have missed their ships because seen a Mississippi ship in these in this town. Crews coming into this port no bbard was displayed and they parts but like all 3lU ships she are supporting the strike 100 had taken the word of one of the was shipshape all through. Isthmian's Steel Navigator percent with generous donations. crew. To be sure of making the ship came in from a voyage to the With the combination of dona­ Far East. She was fouled up tions and Seafarers on the line, before sailing time, be sure a because the Skipper refused to the white collar workers are get­ board is up. If it is not, have the Delegates see that one is go along with the SIU agree­ ting solid support. We'vp been getting a beef from procured and placed where every ment. The Skipper and Mate were working on* deck so the soine crews regarding the refusal crewmember cannot help -butdeck gang claimed 30 hours of of some men to take innocula-1 notice it before going ashore. . -M -•:^I . I "• .^.s �t'fM ,' THE SEAFARERS Page Eight LOG Friday. April 16, 1948 SBIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS '/!• •n' i •«;:i Lahaina Skipper's Alert Move Saves Crewmember With Appendicitis It was touch and go for Brother Eugene Dore when he was stricken with severe abdominal pains four days out of Walvis Bay off the Berea Men Want Even Break On Foreign Exchange Mart j - , A dollar isn't a dollar anymore no matter where you • go, but when you lose 30 cents on the buck in foreign exchange, that's too" much, decided the' crew of the Lcrea Victory. X : — At a shipboard meeting held adequate amount of on April 2, after having passed American currency or have esthrough the .maze of money tablished dollar credits in forchanging in Mai-seilles, the crew ports. voted a resolution calling for' "We further recommend, that an end to the short changing this matter be brought to the practice by having the ship's attention of all contracted cornmaster carr.y sufficient Amferi' '. can dollars or have the com­ --4N0 H&iS'sl pany draw from dollar credits; Toi rtoft in foreign ports. ou>. BOCK : Moreover, they recommend that the Skippers procure the highest rate of exchange pos­ sible before' surrendering the 'American money. In making their switch to francs the crew Was offered 214 francs per dollar by the com­ pany agent. The American Ex­ press offered 290 on the dollar and 295 on traveler's checks. On the Paris bourse, however, the' panics through the medium of rate fluctuated between 300 and the Secretary-Treasurer, and 330 francs per dollar. that he notify them, providing RESOLUTION this is passed upon by the memThe crew's resolution is as bership, to instruct all captains follows: that when in foreign ports they "We recommend the follow- should get the highest rate of ing upon being concurred in by exchange possible for the Amthe membership in all ports: erican dollar prior to accepting "That the Captains on all SIU the exchange offered by the varcontracted vessels going foreign ious agents." cost of Southwest Africa. However, Captain Anderson of the SS Lahaina Victory, Robin Line, acted with speed and deter­ mination, according to a letter from Harry Pollins, Junior Engi­ neer, and Dore got early treat­ ment for appendicitis. When the Skipper realized that Dore was seriously ill he tried without much luck to contact a shoreside radio. But finally he got in touch with a ship carry­ Standing at extreme right is Gustavo Dore, whose appendix ing a doctor who radioed back that appendicitis was probably p,cted up on trip to' South Africa. He was taken to hospital the correct diagnosis. in Monrovia, Liberia, where skipper made an emergency slop. Thjs estimate of the situation In same row, left to right: Bill O'Connor. OS; Harry Svenson, only served to confirm Captain Bosun; Alfred Nunberg, AB, and Dore. In bottom row at left Anderson's and everybody else's is Victor Carabello; Smitty. the Baker, is at right. Man in worst suspicions, for neither the ring was not identified. Captain nor the Purser nor any­ body else was equipped to per; form any surgery. his way many a time to comply* with out wishes. I wouldn't say INTO LIBERIA he pampered us, it was far from Anderson headed the Lahaina that. But I know he considered for Monrovia on the Liberian us as one happy crew that did coast and radioed the company its work well. for permission to put into that "In that way he- received the port. The company obtained utmost respect and cooperation permission from the State De­ that is due the Master of a ship. BALTIMORE — The belowpartment and radioed back. "There may have been a few par sanitai-y condition in which When the Lahaina arrived at petty difficulties within the de­ Monrovia a doctor came aboard partments but that's as far as the new crew of the SS Steel immediately and was taken to a he'd let anything go. You'd be Seafarer found the ship led to a SAMUEL R. AITKEN. Ijfar. 7 Delegate. Voted fine system for shoreside hospital where he got sure to find him in the midst of strong resolution condemning —Chairman L. J. McMillian; men leaving mes.sroom dirty. the trouble straightening it out such conditions as unworthy of Secretary Clayton Carney. Dele­ the came he needed. if if The Lahaina had a good trip and making peace. an SIU vessel. The wording of gates reports read and accepted. except for Dore's ifiness, Pollins "We made all the ports on the the resolution adds up to sound Motions- carried: To have three JOHN A. DONALD, Mar. 31— says in his letter, which was en­ east co^ist of Africa — except advice for all SIU crews. men inspect quarters Of crew Chairman Thomas Frazier; Secre­ dorsed by 28 crewmembers. One Beira, thank God, and in no port The resolution was passed at and that men wjth unclean quar­ tary Sol Cohen. Deck Delegate big reason was the fact that Cap­ was there as much as one beef a pre-departure shipboard iheet- ters be fined; that 12-4.Firemen Cohen report 13 hours disputed. tain Anderson was a highly about draws or shore liberty. ing chaired by Warren J. Calla­ be accepted as a permitmen. En- Voted to have Deck foc'sles satisfactory Skipper to sail un­ painted. Repair list approved "In Kilwa, where none of the han and was discussed and line Department voted unani­ for submission to Captain, Chief der. crew went ashore—there wasn't passed under Good and Welfare. mously to puU permitman's card Engineer, Patrolman and Agent. for failure to properly perform "WERE LUCKY" anything doing there anyway— RESOLUTION duties and sanitary work. Mo­ Minute of silence for Brothers Pollins puts it this way: the Old Man made sure there tion carried to have domestic lost at sea. It reads as follows: "We were lucky enough to wasn't one unhappy soul aboard if if if "Evei-y SIU ship is known and water tanks checked on arrival. make a trip with a Skipper during our stay there ... if EDITH, Mar. 21 — Chairman will continue to be known as a worthy of every seaman's praise. Louis W. Pepper; Secretary "All in all, we can readily say clean ship. We wish to im­ JAMES DUNCAN, Jan. 24— Captain William A. Anderson gets every vote of approval from we had a swell trip because we press on all crew-members to Chairman Pat. Milliean; Secretary Louis S. Rizzo. No disputes in.: had a Captain who went out of carry out this policy at all times. I A. W. Wasiluk. Motion carried: departments. Men requested not • us. We have all seen the condition jThat any man unable to perform to accept ^shipboard promotions; "Captain Anderson went out of his way to make it so." that this ship was left in from ,his duties as result of intoxica­ in view of expected amendment. the" previous^ voyage. According tion shall be fined $10 on first Discussion of shortcomings of to SIU policy it was below par offense and brought up on marine hospitals. , Steward' asked • and sanitary order. charges dn second offense; that to cheek icebox. Crew to» get • "We hope in the future that each departnient take A|irns new library in Philadephia. . One , this incident will never be re­ keeping recreation and laundry minute of silence for Brothers^ peated as long as we are under rooms clean. Pat Milliean dis­ lost at^^sea. if if an SIU agreement; We wish to cussed effect of performe.rs on I'liion brothers. It was sug­ urge on all members the im­ LONGVIEW VICTORY, Jan. 3 ! gested that Deck Department —Chairman A. Vasquez; Secre-portance of this matter." ^ The crew of the Steel Seafarer sougee starboard passageway and tary J. Offsianik. Motion made, had plenty of other things to the Steward Department. sougee second and carried to bring all i jl discuss about the ship's condi­ port passageway. pei-formers up on charges for not! jj if if if tion and voted to delay the signturning to. Complaints heard on until necelfesaiy repairs were JOHN A. DONALD, Feb. 29— that men were pilfering food be­ completed. She was scheduled to Chairman Thomas Frazier; Secre­ fore meal times and dirtying leave on her first trip under the tary Lee Blanlo. No beefs re­ messhall. Minute of silence for • jijii full Isthmian contract. ported by delegates. Decided to Brothers lost at sea. see Patrolman abput three Black if if i Gang permitmen allowed to re­ WACOSTA, Mar. 21 — Chair- , ;iii main aboard for second voyage man WUliam Daughty; Secretary Tti yietoi^M Miae^ shop are, left to right: F^ank when shipping was tough in Thomas WiUihms. No beefs reSerbeni^v Jr.J^gitMrnrf Engineer, and D. Baltimore. Elected Deck Engi­ fContinued OH Page neer MUton FaSi^oth to be Ship's Heynoldii Electridaiu Steel Seafarer Men Stress SIU Clean-Ship Rule V-' - Jut;.; i]I MINUTES OF SIU SHIP MEETINGS DIGESTED FOR EASIER READING �tHE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. April 16. 1948 Page Niae Digested Minutes Of SIU Ship Meetings (Contimied from Page 8) ported by departments. Voted to help Messman new*to the.ship. Voted to limit Captain to two hours to have monies if ship docks on a Saturday. Discussion of Deck rules,'laundry and food. t a> ft STEEL RECORDER. Mar. 8— Chairman John A. Sullivan; Secreteury Edward De Bourbon. Extensive discussion of food" and messroom equipment. Union literature distributed. Repair list recorded. Paper plates and cups should be carried to PersiSn Gulf for natives eating aboard. Min­ ute of silence for Brothers lost at sea, ft ft ft LAHAINA VICTORY. Jan. 18 —Chairman Bill O'Connor; Secre­ tary Frank Serbeniuk. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. Discussion of problem of keeping messroom clean. Changes in menu requested to which Cook in reply explained food problem. Minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. Ship's Delegate F. Young. Deck Dele­ gate S. A. Presto. Engine Dele­ gate H.. Goering. Stewards Dele­ gate J. H. Brandon. ft ft ft I?'-.'.'"; KNOX VICTORY. Feb. 10— Chairman Blackie Colucci; Sec­ retary A1 Bernard. Reports of Delegates read and accepted. Discussion on keeping messroom clean and washing out cups. Condition of laundry also dis­ cussed. It was agreed that this is one of the best Union ships sailing, with all hands treating each other as brothers. One min­ ute of silence observed in mem­ ory of missing brothers. ft ft ft 'FORT BRI0GER. Feb. 29— Chairman John A. Ziereis; Secre­ tary George Quinoncs. Good and Welfare: Repair list made up and approved. Discussion on wash­ ing clothes brought forth the proposal that one man from each department be assigned a day for laundering the clothes in his department. One minute of si­ lence for Brothers lost at sea. Thomas. Ship's Delegate Major Costello discussed resolutions calling for new assessments and change in shipping rules. Dis­ cussion on amount of money in building fund. New Business: Discussion on new P&O agree­ ment. Motion carried to have Ship's Delegate assist in negotiat­ ing new contract. Meeting at­ tended by 82 crewmembers in­ cluding a couple of sister mem­ bers. ft ft ft RICHARD YATES. Marl 14— Chairman John Murphy; Secre­ tary not given. New Business: Motion carried that no one sign articles urttil a new Chief En­ gineer is taken aboard. Good and Welfare: New garbage can to be put in the pantry. Men told to keep their life preservers in their respective foc'sles. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. ft ft ft OUR CONTRACT EXPiR ATION DATE IS STILL MOAJTHS AWAY BUT NOW IS THE TIME TO START THINKING OF THOSE CHANGES YOU'D LIKE TO SEE IN COR AGREEMENTS. SEND YOUR SUGGESTIONS TO HEADC?UAR7ERS' OFFICES, SO THAT THE NEGOTIATIONS COMMirTErE WILL KNOW THE AUTHENTIC DESIRES OF THE MEMBERSHIP WHEN IT MEETS THE OPERATORS. '•Jl •fl ^1 •^ij - ai GOVERNOR BRANDON. Mar. 12—(Chairman and Secretary not given). Deck Delegate reported no beefs; gave a word of thanks to the Stewards Department for the excellent food. New Busi­ ness: Black Gang reported Chief Engineer cursing Wipers and giv­ ing entire department a bad time. Motion made for delegates to see Captain about getting En­ gineer on the ball. Captain has threatened to pay ofi^ Steward in Honolulu.- If this happens, en­ tire crew agreed to payoff. Good and Welfai'e: Committee ap­ pointed to write LOG about bonus for carrying, nitrate. CUT and BUN By HANK There's no doubt about it. Victory will come for our AFL trade unionists, the United Financial Employes, now approaching their fourth week of their honest strike for realistic wage raises, job security and union contracts. Although the Wall Street egotistical ft ft' ft millionaires are happily "scabbing" (beneath their traditional dig­ MONTEBELLO HILLS .Mar'. nity), and sweating and cussing—they're also plenty jittery from LAHAINA VICTORY. Feb. 29 12—Chairman Jack Kelly; Secre­ this continuously effective strike. The huge strike rally which —Chairman F. Young; Secretary tary A. J. Tannlu. Deck Dele­ invited all people in the financial district—resulted in the streets W. G. Pay. Overtime beefs on gate reported that the Chief being mobbed in all directions—and in these people hearing what 3l Mate was no good and had made deck and in engine room were the strike is all about—straight from the hearts of UFE union reported not to be serious. Dis­ the statement that he wanted no officials, SIU officials supporting this strike, and a New York cussion of status of stevedores in one on the ship except company minister. This must have cracked the stone hearts of Wall Street's tropical ports. Suggested water men. New Business; Motion car­ financial dictators and their childish, miserable offer of two dollars line aft from scuttlebutt be re­ ried that all repairs be made be­ as a wage raise—without any other realistic thing attached... paired for stevedores' use. Dis­ fore signing foreign articles. One of the many important things gained by SIU-SUP participa­ Chief Cook- paid crew compli­ ft ft ft cussion of how to stow cots. tion in this strike has been the "strike experience" given to ment on brotherhood shown by SNAKEHEAD. Nov. 27— many of our sailors who may have missed "hitting the bricks'* crew. One minute of silence for Chairman Leonard Craddock; ft ft ft in our 1946 General Strike or the Isthmian strike—due to the fact Brothel's lost at sea. Secretary Jack Ryan. Special that they were somewhere in the world aboard the ships. WILLIAM H. ALLEN. Feb. 4 meeting minutes were read re­ —Chairman^ .Add Gillam; Secre­ ft ft ft ft ft ft garding. the death of Frank tary Adam Hanke. Meeting held Now for some brotherly letters and news: From Calcutta. Carreiro. Ship's Delegate re­ in Kailthattam, India. No beefs India, dated March 14. Brother Leon "Chink" White writes: ported on Chief Mate breaking reported. Thomas Rodgers sug­ We have a good crew aboard Isthmian's Steel Advocate. Some out the Electricians at 2 A.M. gested menu changes. Steward of Ihe boys aboard are from the SS Cavalier and they can't to repair winches. There was no reported-he was getting every-' seem to get used to these long trips. We should be back to the power on deck and there was thing he could under Indian con­ home ports in about two months... Another letter is from nothing wrong with the winches, ditions. Indian customs authori­ Brother Franklin Smith, aboard the SS Allegheny Victory ties limited food coming aboard. docked in Honolulu in March—We're in these coral islands ft ft ft Suggested tfnion investigate sit­ with plenty of sunshine and loads of pineapples. After 18 BIENVILLE. Feb. 18 — Chair­ days at sea the boys took the rolls out of their sea legs to uation in India. man Robert High; Secretary Roy amble over to the Waikiki Tavern to heave a few heads. MOSOIL. Mar. IS—Chairman D. Morris. Dglegates i-eported ft ft ft Some went even further and paid a visit to the Alexandria. J. Sellers; Secretary L. ReinMe. I can't afford such night life. After all. I'm going to be chuck. Motion 'carried to elect on number of book and permita married man when I get back. It's been a swell trip and Ship's Delegate only if the de­ men in their-^departments. Good everybody is confessing what a good crew aboard. I'm having partment delegates cannot agree. and Welfare: Last standby on each watch to square away the some guys taking photos of the guys in all departments and Delegates I'eported all smooth in will send these to the LOG. Best regards to all in New York their departments. Good and messhall. Suggested that those BEREA VICTORY, Mar. 24— Welfare: General discussion of who take books fi'om the book and to Brother "Duke" Wade, the bellyrobber. Chairman C. Wright; Secretary various repairs needed and sug­ case are to return them. . One ft ft ft H.'^ Roosecrans. Asked Delegate gestions for better Jiving and minute of silence for Brothers Big "Dutch" Bolz just sailed into town from South Africa— •to see tlaptain about loss of time working conditions. Depart­ lost at sea. where he says the. LOGS cOme faithfully to various places..^-' due, to setting clock back each mental Delegates to check hospi­ Without an artistic-looking beard decorating his face. Brother Ray • >, ft ft ft morning. Voted to ask Patrol­ tal for supplies. Queen is in town again... From a long Isthmian trip Brother man to check exchange rate in Willie West anchored into New York... Brother Larry White is ft ft ft ' Marseille. Department delegates in town—and quite a happy guy he is, indeed... Brother "Dutchy** were asked to get Patrolman to STEEL WORKER. Mar. 7— Moore accidentally met a Commie in this town and had to, con­ clarify overtime. Recommended Chairman Weaver G. Manning; vince this undeserving American that he can't annoy an AFL tliat permitman picked up in Secretary John Straka. A Felts sailor with his presence or talk.., Here are some okUihiers who NIANTIC VICTORY. Mar. 7— may still be in town: Eddie Guszczynsky, H. Knowles, G. GeibeL; the Philippines be investigated. nominated and'elected as Ship's Delegate. Delegates . reported Chairman H. P. Hannigan; Secre­ M. Moore, J. Benter, C. McComiskey, C. Matt, L. Franken. ft ft ft everything all right in their de­ tary ^K. Hatgimisios. Delegates ft ft ft Delegate reported reported no beefs. New Busi­ MIDWAY HILLS. Mar. 28-- partments. Here are a few questions passed along by one Seafarer: Chairman L. C. Knowles; Secre­ that all repairs were made in ness: Motion carried to have No. Who is the skipper whose scow ran aground because he was tary Frank W. Arndt. Delegates New York. Motion carried to 1 and 2 lifeboats checked and re­ not on the bridge during a "pea-soup" fog—since he . was reported no iJfeefs at all. Kelly hold meeting every Sunday. paired on arrival in Frisco. Good loo busy making conversation or something with a lady said ship needed new fans for Good and Welfare: Crew cau- and Welfare: Suggestion made passenger?... Who is the Chief Mate who can tell you a tropical runs. Fisher. scored tioned"«ot to use toaster as hot that men going on watch be fed "sea story" about how much power he has to throw you in crew for laxness in messhall. De­ plate. One minute of silence for first and promptly. Compliments the brig—but hasn't the slightest power, in the Skipper's to Chief Cook E. B. Youngblood cided to refer to Patrolman ques- Brothei-s lost at sea. absence, to issue a medical o.p. ticket to see a doctor?... and his cooks for the fine condi­ tibft of Chief Engineer and 1st Who is the Chief Engineer who slept through eight days while ft ft ft tion 'of the food being served. Ass't doing electrical work. Min­ the engine room had trouble going across—and then made ute of.silence for Seamen 'lost at FLORIDA. Mar. 14—Chairman One minute of silence for his "stooge" Third Assistant a First Assistant and transformed Vernon Bryant; Secretary Dan Brothers lost at sea. • his First Assists "V- Third Assistant? ' ' " " -*r I �Friday. April 16. 1946 THE SE AFARERS LO G i*age Ten X iv w Post's Build-Up Of America Skipper Bores One Old Salt To the Editor: man and can daily box three fast rounds with professionals. He's The Saturday Evening Post in its issue of February 28 came spoiling to show off his prowess out with a malicious article en­ to the crew." titled, "The Captain They ' I'm afraid he is too good for Couldn't Blow Down." A pair me. We've just sparred onc^—" of fendlubbers, authors of the six roimds with Les Darcy, the article, have given the finky Australian middleweight. After master a press build-up that that I shipped out of Sydney as would make Hollywood green second mate on. the foiu-casted With envy. Here's an excerpt bark Juteopolis in August^ 1917, and went round the Horn with­ front, their slick paper blurb: out seaboots. ^ Manning looks upon him­ "Captain Manning is a stormself as a modern Captain Ahab. pursuing the evils. battered shellback who has been Unions are regarded by him as cited for heroism at sea." This person is no hero. Fve a form of creeping paralysis just been aroimd the Horn five threatening the very existence of our merchant marine. Skip­ times in sail and held aloft on per of the America, our na­ swaying footropes for dear life, tion's only luxury liner, Harry "Commodore Manning is a Manning knows his mind. navigator who knows the latest He insists that the captain is gadgets." still master of his ship, come We have a master's license in helL* high water—or even the square-rigged sail, first issued in mzuitime unions. The idea of New York on January 20, 1919, unions makes him see a deep and last renewed on March 4, riiade of political red. The 1944. Masters. Mates and Pilots. A REAL CUT-UP AFL. demanded that all un"afBliated captains join their "Master Manning plays the assoriation... piano like a maestro; he keeps To sum up, we can well con­ the instrument in his cabuv and clude that the Saturday Evening specializes in playing Moonlight Post has publicly told its read- Sonata." era< that the maritime unions are We are not romantic as that. all communist-led. Therefore At times we invite a few of the liocal 88 of the Masters, Mates boys into the cabin, then have a and Pilots has instituted a law drink all around and sing the suit lor criminal libel against the chantey we know so well: magazine. "O, blow the man down, . Captain Manning has already bullies! Blow him right been • handed a subpoena. The dovra! suit" is for damages to the "To my way, hey—^blow: the amount of $500,000. man down!" • CAN DO BETTER A fAUSE FOR REFRESHMENT ON THE BAVXITE RUN The rumor is. that the only thing cold in Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela, is the beer.'Here are five crewmembers off the SS Alcoa Roamer finding out for themselves during a recent call in Puerto. From left to right: Herman Hendricks and Mack Wiggins, Howard Gould, William Brown and Cecil Gordon. Hendricks is the ship's radio operator, a member of -the Radio Officers Union, AFL; the rest are Seafareriu Back In Fold Log'A'Rhythms CaASTWISE PAYOFF . Captain Manning, according to' the article, is a man who can do anything better than we can. "In 1917, as an apprentice," states the article," he made a voyage to Japan. He acquired a work­ ing knowledge of Japanese, Ger­ Parents Enjoy LOG, man, Russian and Spanish." Learn of Ships, Sea This: writer only spoke Latvian at first. Then it took us seven To the Editor: years to learn Russian and Ger­ My son, Philip L. Huss, has man, and another seven years the LOG sent to our home week­ passed before we were able to ly. I'd like to tell you how much speak Italian and Spanish well. I enjoy it. I am somewhat green "Manning is known as a big when it comes to ships and sea ship captain who knows the as we are railroad people and come from far in land at Fort presidents in person." » This sailor sailed out of Riga, Scott, Kansas. My son gets a big kick out of Latvia,, in 190^ as an ordinary seaman on the two-masted my asking him questions about schooner Cornelius, and ran ships, so you see that is why I away from her in England wear­ enjoy the LOG so much and at ing but the clothes in which he the same time am learning a stood, and with but five bob in little about the sea. We are cer­ tainly proud that our son is pocket. - Then, after two weeks of look­ a member of the SIU. Grace Allen Huss ing, for a job by day and sleep­ La Belle, Fla. ing in the cornfield by night in rainy September, we shipped out on the four-casted bark Oweenee^ a skysait yarder, bound for Australia. If you don't find linen HIGH PRESSURE when you go aboard your "Mr. Manning, an officer in ship, notify the Hall at once. bright unifo.rm, has paced the A telegram from Le Havre or bridge of luxury liners." Singapore' won't do you any We have just sailed ip square good. It's your bed and you xiggexs as AB four years and have to lie in it. then as Chips fdr a couple more. "Msater Manning is a tough ATTENTION! •r'-' • •• By^ILL GILSTRAP * Then the boys, joining in the chorus, would lustily sing: "O, give us some time to blow the man down." R. J. Peterson Captain, MM&P ^kkkkkklk The sailor's eyes, like cloudspots on the sea, Were flickering with a sharp serenity. When they were told the rapture of the play • Offset the cost, the briefness of their stay. The sailor's eyes, like sea haze in the night. Bill Scarlett, SIU oldtimer, who is now back in action after a short sta^ on the beach, got a hearty welcome from many of his Union.brothers. Were glowing quietly, as they watched the*light p. Of amber liquid poured, of love songs purred. Of creamy, shoulders, soft and neon blurred. Thanks SIU For Aid In Getting His Check The sailor's eyes, like sea haze in the night, To the Editor: I wrote to the LOG a short time ago about a check which I had not received from South Atlantic SS Company. ^ After you called their offices they sent me a letter explaining about it and informed me as to what I should do. Today I re­ ceived a check from the party who had endorsed the check with my name. I'm sure the company would have ignored me if I had not been a Union member, and a member of the SIU at that. Thanks a million for your help. Eldon Peterson As prancing B—girls shook their hennaed manes, Wer!e-_mystic with disturbing clarity. And bar bills mounted up and up again^ .'V '^9 The ship of joy sailed on toward morning's shore. The girls drank and smiled and promised more. The sailors grinned; the drinks were rearranged, The jukebox blared, the barman kept the change. The motley group watched with envious leer, And the sailors drank their morning-after beer, And laughing softly, lightly shook their head: "Our mopey's gone, we sail today," they said. ' t -" | ^ �vjigMT^^Tv- Friday. April 16, 1848 JT HE SEAFARERS LOG Brandon Crewmen Bluest Bonus For Nitrate Load Page Eleven THE BARTENDER HAS A BIRTHDAY Feels Performers Foul-Up Union , 'Bread & Butter' To the Editor: To the Editor: The ciewmeinbers of the Gov­ ernor Brandon, Waterman, after serious consideration both pro and con, are unanimous in their desire to have ammonium ni­ trate declared as penalty cargo. The stevedores who load this cargo, under the safest condi­ tions, receive a 100 percent bon­ us. Therefore, .seamen should not encounter any great difficulty in obtaining similar compensation. We believe that the views' ex­ pressed in this letter are those of a large part of the member­ ship of the SIU. In view of this fact we suggest that our repre­ sentatives take immediate steps to open negotiations for a bonus of at least 100 percent. This bonus should apply to all ships transporting this highly explosive material and should be made retroactive as per the stevedores' bonus. We also suggest that matter be given as much publicity as possible to the membership. M. Darley Ship's Delegate Governor Brandon BECOMES PAPA, RUNS FOR OFFICE, WANTS TO SHjjP To the Editor: -ff Sensible crewmembers are get­ ting tired of all these so-called good union men who are glad to raise the roof about some minor beef on the ship or in the HaU, but. when there is a bookman, permitman or whitecarder on the .ship who is a performer they start the old cry, "I don't want to take a man's bread and better away from him." •t Shipmates gather around Eddie Mooney, barman on the SS Alcoa Cavalier, as he proudly displays cake tendered him in celebration of his birthday (we weren't told which one). Kneel­ ing are from left to right: Joe Magdelena. Waiter; Mooney; Harvey Dawson, Messman; Eddie Mulford. Bartender; and Ray Mileck, Pantryman. Chief Cook Walter Ready (white hat) looks on approvingly. The other Brothers were not identified. Green Cites Delays On Long Voyage Home; He And Hughes Marooned In South Africa To the Editor: I lost ten pounds. Maybe it On February 16, due to medi­ was due to the operation, but cal reasons, Ernie Hughes and I water doesn't exactly put meat signed off the Joseph H. Hollister on your bones. FINALLY SPRUNG here in Lourenco Mai-ques. We were the only crewmembers I finally got out on the 27th of whose conditions warranted hos­ February; Hughes about a week pitalization. I'd say 99 percent later. My time came when the of the crew was sick during our sister came in and told me I was time in Beira. finished and could leave. Well it happened. I am the prbud father of a seven-and-ahalf pound baby girl.' Mother and daughter are doing fine. Maybe Tm sorry she isn't .a a boy so she could ship out SIU, but we are pretty proud of Mar­ guerite Lynne Greenlee. Hughes was suffei'ing with Now this will give you a heai-t trouble and I had appen­ laugh. I am running for Con­ dicitis. stable here on the Democratic ticket. ADVANCES NO PROBLEM We were sitting around the It has been the consul's prac­ other day drinking and batting the breeze and I was ribbing tice to give men their discharges some guy about running for Con- ' when signing off and insist at the stable and he said he would bet same time that, their money be me 15 dollars that I wouldn't deposited with him or the Agent, even sign up to run. 'Although this happened to us we Well, I bet him because it only l"'ave had no trouble in getting cost 10 dollars to announce for advances. the job and I could make five We went to the hospital the dollars. same afternoon. The only thing What's more, a lot people seern worth commenting about was the to think I can win—and wouldn't food. You get pretty hungry that be something! ^ after a few days; it's either do or H. W. Greenlee ' die, so scrape the grease off, 1333 West 51h Avenue close your eyes, hold your nose Huniingion, West Virginia and hope for the best. The doctor was to take me downtown. It was after five when we left and I knew the agent's office would be closed, but I figured thej' had a room ai-ranged. Luckily thei-e was someone at the office and after a hurried conference they sent me to the Savoy Hotel. If you've ever seen a boar's nest, that joint is it. This is a lot of bull. If a man is going to be an a.sset to our' Union, he has to be able to take care of the job for which he holds a rating. He also should not be allowed to perform and gradually knock down the prestige we all have worked so hard to build. These guys are a liability. It is up to all of us to get rid of them. Sure, it is a little trouble to the men who must prefer the charges, but it was a little trouble to win the Isthmian beef and the 1946 General Strike and all the previous beefs. CAN'T SEE IT rl -' '.G •' -'VJ •m cyyt-V Twe/JTV FIV/F SUP BROTHER RIDES SEATRAINS, LIKES THE SET-UP m To the Editor: I moved my gear into the Carl­ ton which is not a bad dump. York. They are the Joliet Vic­ tory, Robin Gray and Robin Tuxford. Apparently Robin is the onlj"^ line we can get transporta­ tion aboard. If we don't get aboard one of these ships we'll I have held several jobs on the Seatrains when these jobs were allocated to the New York SUP' Hall after there were no takers in the SIU Hall. I wish to express appreciation not only for myself but .in®behalf of. all SUP men who ride these jobs. Most of them have their homes and families in this be calling the SIU to help us sector of the Atlantic coast and get out of here. these jobs sure come in handy. It would be a good idea to put a clause in our agreements with companies sailing passenger ships that they agree to give priority first class passage to all stranded SIU men. "A loi of Sailors probably often wonder w.»al Chief Mates do off watch?" writes Seafarer John J. Bluitt. of the MV Mooring Hitdt, Alcoa "Well, here's my version." i Why should we weaken our They call it a moderate hotel, if present position for the sake of you can call $50 a week moder­ ate for a double room without a few jerks who cannot do their private bath. Meals are $4 a day work? extra for each of us. We don't take away their bread and butter. They can go We can't figure out why the;/ and weaken the finks. Having •- 'M are keeping us here when it costs so much. They have re­ them in our Union really takes fused to send us to Durban. The away the bread and butter of Consul says he doesn't want to our capable non-peiforming put us on a ship as workaways. brothers evei-y time one of them Someone must have gotten on takes a job off the board. his neck for working men out All this sounds hard and cruel, of this port. Anyway, that's why maybe it is, but this is a hard •I we have been here so long. world to get along in. It is espe­ cially so if a man expects to take THREE COMING IN aU the breaks but will not do his At the end of the month there part. Let's shake these guj's a will be three ships in for New little. This is the only way we can keep our position. • I Add Gilham -AWDAO-THtS fiaa , The cheapest, dirtiest, smelliest house I've ever seen. To top it off they call it a hotel. The night T was there was one I'll never forget. I cleared out the next day and haven't been near it. since. LIFE CAN BE MISERABLE ' There are, at present, five SUP men on deck and one be­ low. Some of the permitmcn aboard will have to get off as their 60 days are up. However, as far as my SIU shipmates are concerned, I have never sailed -In closing, I hope you will with a friendlier bunch, and I publish this in the LOG and give have been sailing since 1912. this warning to all men sailing I hope that -some day soon, around African ports: Do not we will have ironed out the sign off your ship unless it is an slight difference between the tW» extreme emergency. If neces­ greatest AFL waterfront Unions and by so doing will show the sary, make it an English speak­ rest of maritime that there is ing port—it makes things a lot unity, strength and good will easier. between our organizations, Les Green Harry A. Thompson (SUP) '?!l ^'4 �Pag» Twelr# K •'•r- • T BE SEAF ARERS LO C. Cnmp Halls, Foreign Flag Ships Justify New Assessments: Dugina Friday; April IS, 1948 CAREFREE CAPE CREWMEMBERS or sponsored by American capi­ men are incompetent" in their tal and run by a dummy corpo­ duties. They also make a prac­ Along South Street in New ration formed in Panama. tice of transferring aliens from York crimp halls, bearing the one ship to another with the LAX REQUIREMENTS unassuming names of "shipping threat that they will be turnejj agencies," are thriving. Business Since these ships do not come over to Immigration authoi'ities. is so good they even have run- under such strict regulations as ners to go out and get the men American flag vessels in so far If a man is injured aboard one as annual inspections, safety of these ships he can't collect for them. compensation / because men are Although they aren't using the measures and sanitary„ condi^ ^ not protected under their own more/ violent methods to acquire Pons; low wages, poor food and country's maritime laws while on the men, they are still resorting "o corporation taxes are the the vessel of another flag. to "some tactics of the old ship­ primary reasons some of the chiseling operators' have taken To sum it up, we can • plainly ping days. the chance to operate ships un­ see what is going on and how These halls supply men to der foreign registry. the shipowners would like to ships . flying the Panamanian, These are the same ships that force us into the above situa­ Honduran and other foreign were built and paid for by the tion. flags. When a foreign ship's crew American taxpayer's money dur­ piles off here—and who could ing the war. Now these ships are This is one of the many rea­ sons why I think that the ten blame them •the runners are out make money for the un- dollar strike and ten dollar build­ in Torce to scare up live ones. scrupulous operators while the ing assessment are good ideas. All of this has come about be- American seamen are thrown out They will insure us a hiring cause some American, operators of work, hall and the strike fund" will have found out that they can! This is where the crimps come be future insurance against the make more money by operating!in with their low wages, bad operators who will undoubtedly Life seems to be enjoyable aboard the Cape Mohican, at ships under a foreign registry,' food and bad conditions. It's hard try to use the Taft-Hartley Act least the smiles on the faces of the crewmembers would lead namely the Panamanian flag, j to man this huge fleet' so the against us. one to believe such was the case. The names of the hoisters There registration rates are very companies, hard pressed for men, Let's show them how strong and the hoisted were not given. Ship is a former Bull Line lo^sr, have to resort to some method we are financially, physically and vessel now being operated by Mar-Ancha Corporation, a newly ^ „ of getting men to man the ships. in union spirit. At tte present time Psnamn ^ SlU-contracted company. The run is between the Islands and ranks third m the world m mer^ East Coast ports. Picture was taken by Seafarer M. B. AyCock. John Dugina chant marine registered net ton­ For their services the crimps nage. The majority of these get as much as ten to fifteen ships are owned by Americans dollars and expenses per man, twenty dollars and expenses for officers. In some cases aliens are Montehello Crew yard. The gangway was low­ made to pay for a job on one To the Editor: ered and the Company Agent of these ships. I signed on the William Mulcame aboard with letters for the Thanks Philly In their scouting for men the hoUand January 5 in Vancouver, crew. crimps usually pick up drunks in bars, from park benches and British Vancouver, due to the I thought there was something For Beef Speed gutters. They usually help the fact that the ship was short two funny so I went to the Port victims along through the aid messmen. The steward was a Captain next morning. He said To the Editor: of a bottle of booze and then good egg, but the Chief Mate the mail had been stolen, but he Inasmuch as the beef on "the out to the ship they go. had not told anyone of it. The never got along with anybody. SS Montehello Hills has been Port Purser said he turned the THE DOUBLE-CROSS settled, we the crewmembers of case over to the FBI. This is In London it was cold, and the If they pick up a man who that ship would like to offer our strictly chopped nuts. conveyor belt didn't work. We • sincere thanks and appreciation isn't a seaman they fill him with This is just a sample of the fof the representation and co­ fancy stories of adventure, high got the job done but only after hard luck the boys got on this operation we ^received from the wages aand easy work. Out at we spent a good hunk of dough. ship: "Hard Luck Mulholland." membership as a whole and from sea it is a different story, for Sparks came back to the ship The latest rumor has it that the P h i1 a d e 1 p h*i a Agent Blackie the articles they have signed and there was no gangway aren't worth a damn. If they are Maritime Commission will get Gardner, Don Hall, Bob Pohle, not satisfactory to the Master the ship. If this is a hard, luck so he came up the ladder. He Bill Luth and, last but not least, the men can be put off the ship ship now, there is no telling attorney JPhilip Goldstein. was half way up when he fell. in any port and other men hired what will happen . when those Looking somewhat disgrunt­ The officials in Philly leaned He was injured so badly that he in their place. poor souls take over. over backwards to have the dis­ died at 5 A. M. If the Chief had led with conditions, three MulOne practice is to reduce the Angelo Bello hqllanders -line up on the stern pute settled amicably. Due to left the gangway up the accident for a picture. Left to right, wages out at sea, claiming the their untiring efforts we are now they are: Ken Ollenburger. making ready to sail, the beef ARMY WAY VEXES MM; Shorty. AB; and Eboe, having settled in our favor. CORPORAL MCVEIGH AB. Shot by Angelo Bello. Tlie membership can read an Halls and property, and our offi­ accoimt of the beef which ap­ To.fhe Edifor: To the Editor: cials are paid to see- that our peared in the LOtr dated April ,By chance a few weeks ago my property is taken care of. Why, never would have happened. As you c;m see by my address, 2, 1948. ship headed into Sg^annah, hasn't it been replaced? I am in the army now. I would We finally got away and ran With this type of representa­ Georgia, for a payoff. The ship, This kind of business should into a storm. The MulhoUand like to get a copy' of the SEA­ tion we know that the SIU can the SS Samuel Mclntyre, South FARERS LOG and the West only go forward to bigger and Atlantic, docked on February 21, be taken care of as soon as it rolled like a rolling pin. Every Coast Sailors, if you could send better things. In closing, we so before paying off I decided to happens. I feel that this sort of time she shook, the Messman it to me. again say "Thank you, Phila- stroll up to the HaU for a copy mqtter warrants the attention of and Eboe stood frozen as if If I ever get out of the army delpl^a." of the SEAFARERS LOG. Little all. After all, the Hall is up­ Boris Karloff had sprayed them I expect to sail agaifil as a mem­ stairs and a stranger not know­ Crew. SS Montebello Hills did I know the difficulty I Was ing where the Hall is would get with a death ray. / ber of the SIU. I know it is the going to have before achieving best Union in the maritime field. disgusted just looking. (Ed. Note: The Mate of the my objective. FALSE ALARM I came over here to Norway Like I said before it probably Montebello HUls fired the After arriving at the address has been overlooked but we Sea­ on the General Taylor. On the One night after the storm, we Dele<jeles for union activity, where our Hall is supposed to way over, we had sonie sailors farers like to know the where­ and two men were hauled be­ be, I was surprised to find not abouts of our Hall when we go were on the hatch when Abe the on that army transport. I noticed Fireman sighted an object three that they were out painting the fore the Coast Guard. The even a sign to direct me. After looking for it. miles to the port side. The Old bulkhead as well as some should­ Philadelphia Branch had the walking a couple of blocks I, by Fred R. Hicks Jr. chance, ran into a couple of sea­ Man said '"hard left" *so we ers., which being a union man, I charges dropped and forced men in the local beer hall who until we got close. It didn't like. But you know how the Mate off the ship.) Permitmen Can Have Log circled took me to the Hall.. 3 the army is. waST just an old raft. Of course I thought it had Mailed To Their Homes Cpl. William J. McVeigh Coming into Mobile River we Straubing. Germany moved or something, but this were struck by fog and lay at was untrue. I inquired around To the Editor: anchor. The fog lifted and we and was told the sign identifying Being a permitman I do not Send in the minutes of were on our way. The pilot boat the Hall as belonging to the SIU know whether I am entitled to your ship's meeting to the came but the pilot would not had blown down six months be­ receive the LOG. If I am, I wish New York Hall. Only in that come aboard so he went all the The slop chest is your cor­ way can the membership act fore and had never been hung you would please send it to my way back for, another one. ner store while you are at up again. oi» your recommendations, home. My mother and father sea. You can't take your and then the minutes can be both enjoy the LOG very much: Halfway up the river fog TAKE CARE trade someplace else If the printed in the LOG for the John B. Geissler struck in again so they dropped slop chest doesn't have what Now, brothers, we all know Five A. M. next benefit of all other SIU New Orleans. La. the hook. you.need. that. our Union - appropriates (Ed. Note: Of course, of morning we tried • agaiiv and crews. money every week to better our course.) passed Sand Island to the^lower ' -4, To the Ediloi: Mulkolland Is Rough; Pities New Crew Hunted Hall, No Dice; Wants Sign Send Those Minutes ATTENTION! vr.' V' .. �Friday, AprU 16, 1848 Shaia Asserts Savannah Branch Operates Soundly THE SEAFARERS THEY SAILED STEEL CHEMIST LO G Page Thirleea Hails Support Of UFE, Says He's Proud Of SIU trade unions, who have respond­ ed with help of all kinds: food, The strike of the Lnited Fin­ money and pickets. All organ­ In a recent issue of the LOG, 1 ancial Employes on Wall Street ized labor seems to understand noticed in the spaced called in which the Seafarers have been what this beef means to the "Beef Box," a complaint about helping is a wonderful demon­ UFE and to all labor unions. ; the Hall in Savannah. The stration of union cooperation, brother wrote that there was don't think there has been a But the fact that the Sea­ . some back-door shipping going finer sample of solidarity any­ farers were out there militantly demonstrating that they knoW; on there. where. the score and that an injury to In, reply to the brother who I, for one, am proud to say one union member is an injury made that complaint, I would that I am a member of the Sea­ to all union members made me . like to say, in plain words, that farers International Union on feel extra good. We don't take, , I don't think he' is on the right the basis of our brotherly atti­ any attack on trade unionisfn. Course. tude alone. lightly. This is serious stuff toI have shipped out of the I don't want anyone to think all union men. Savvanah branch on several oc­ Earl Laws, who took these photos on the Isthmian ship's I am underestimating the sup­ Some of our brothers have casions and I could not see latest trip says he doesn't know the full names of his sub­ port given the striking financial - where there was any so-called jects. These boys will no doubt forgive him; left to right: workers Ijy the scores of other never had any actual experience in a real beef. This UFE strike back-door shipping. I think the Brothers Cox, F. Cook and Brooks. gave them an opportunity to • ' ^ 1 Savannah dispatching is being see how the employers wiU use . run as well as it is in New York, every means — fair or foul — to where it is under the supervision smash their efforts to win a bet­ • of our capable' Brother, Pau ter life. It doesn't matter whether, Gonsorchik. you're a white collar worker, a/ And as far as Brother Charles painter, miner, or a seaman. The^Starling is concerned, I should fact that you belong to a union.be the last one in the world to labels you as a threat in -thq, put in a good word in his favor bosses' eyes. . :• To Ihe Editor; : as he once brought me up on We have shown we know the! charges, which kept me from My dad is on the SS Del Munscore. That a militant bunch of shipping for awhile. That is, do and ships out of New Orleans. men in a strong' union is the , ; until at trial committee cleared only chance wd have to maintain, He has been on the Del Mundo me. the decent things all working", However, as they saying goes, since it first sailed, but we never stiffs are entitled to. - We've I must give him his due, I must read anything about his ship in shown this to the entire nation. • say that Brother Starling, the the LOG. Our support of the UFE has •-V • Savannah Agent has his hands won the respect and admiration My dad has the LOG sent to •full and in all my experience of trade unions aU over. In fact, with the Hall I down there, I us and we really enjoy reading anyone who is fair-minded, and it, but we would like to read have always found it to be run wants to see the imderdog get about his ship sometime. /in a 100 per cent SIU manner. a break has applauded our ac­ He is in South America now Spud, galley man on the Steel Chemist, suns himself Fred Shaia, Steward tion. and is supposed to return to New while he catches up on some reading matter. * SS Seatrain Havana Orleans sometime in April. CAN BE PROUD Woolcott Was Sluggish They call my dad "Val" and As a imion of hardworking, my own nickname is "Fella." I honest u'hion men wishing to On Voyage To Venice am 13 years old. see other union guys get a. -de­ To the Editor: cent break, we .can be proud-^ I hope you can find something all of us—^for the part we .sire After 28 days, of fast (?) trav­ to print about the SS Del To the Editor: and those milk rounds are some­ playing in the UFE strike. Our Mundo. We will keep on i-eadelling, this Alcoa scow, SS Alex­ thing you don't find in other reputation has grown by leaps ander Woolcott, reached Gondol- ing the LOG anyway, however, I would like to disagree with hospitals. and bounds. And that is what •aville (Venice) from Galveston, because it is really interesting. Brother Frank Schutz' favorable we should want—to let every­ Brother, if you have to get a dis^nce of 6,000 miles, with­ MUfred (FellaL Valentine, Jr. verdict on the marine hospitals. sick, make it Baltimore. That's one know we will fight for what out much fanfare. However, I certainly am glad where you'll be treated well and is right. (Ed. Note: All right, you On our return we may hit New to learn that he has been fixed given the proper care. Every man who has been out Orleans. If there are any bro- men on the Del Mundo, how up and is well satisfied. Plenty For instance, the other night there doing his bit in this strike jthers who want to take a slow about giving "Fella" Valen­ of others I know aren't satisfied. the Veterans Service League put can say to himself: ship across, they can come to tine a break?' Get out your I was at Staten Island Hospi­ on a show for us. It was just "I can afford to be proud of •this Alcoa grain carrier and she ^will see to it that her sailor pens and paper and limber up tal for three months. I went in a try to see if the men liked what we are doing for we ate fighting on the side of decency :boys get tired of going to sea. your cameras. Send your with one bad leg and came out it better than playing bingo. and fair-play. We are ; showing with two. stories to,the LOG.) V. Perez Mrs. Joseph Kurdle, the presi­ the world we have the guts and When the doctors discovered dent of the league, gave a little determination to get into a fight their mistake, they tried hard talk asking the boys if they where the going is tough—and enough to get me back in.. But wouldn't rather have the show. I came down to Baltimore in­ The yes vote was unanimous. stay with it." That's the reason we Seafarers stead. IN GOOD VOICE are sailing under the best con­ I am certainly glad I came ditions and wages in the marL -down here, for if there is any­ Then there was Mrs. Ella time indystry. Those wages, mid exact conformity with the Sen­ thing that can be done the doc­ Barks who did some good sing­ April-7, 1948 conditions are no accident. ate bill in so far as this phase tors here will do it. They really ing and had the boys join in To the Editor: And that's how I feel about it.. of the legislation is concerned. take good care of you. with her for a few songs which I think your paper should have everybody enjoyed. As this amendment was orig­ Frank Sehula| one or two slaps on the wrist for CHECK-UP inally offered in the Senate _ by Then there was the star of the 'its reporting of- the proceedings Senator Knowland of California I arrived here on March 24 show, little Dorothy Butts. She in the House (of Representatives) and in the House by me (also and they did more checking on was, I'd judge, about 10 years Working At Inn, a few days ago on the shipping Offers Lodging from California) I think it might me the first week than they did old. •provisions of the ERP bill. well be thought of as a con­ in the whole three months at Dorothy was the little girl who To Seafarers '3k\ I note in the issue of 2 April tribution of California Members Staten Island. I am beginning to kissed a soldier who'd lost his .that on page one and Ai the edi- of Congress to the shipping in­ feel a lot better. voice during the war. After she To the Editor: jtorial page, you state that the dustry of the United States. It's going to be some time be­ kissed. him he regained his I am still going to sea and am House did not adopt the provi­ Willis W. Bradley. M. C. fore Til be back in the condition speech' and, they say ,he hasn't keeping my book up to date, sion requiring 50 per cent of the stopped talking since. House of Representatives I was in last year, however. but for the time being I have cargoes purchased in the United The chow here is good too. taken a shoreside job. I'm do­ Washington, D. C. Dorothy sang and tap-danced States with ERP funds to be ing business at the Martha and put out the numbers for the (Ed. Note: Our wrists are carried in American bottoms and Washington Tourist Inn and door prizes, which were five car­ that this would go to Conferees tingling. As we explained in Trailer Court in Alexandria, Vir­ tons of cigarettes. the LOG of April 9, we had an for adjudication. . ginia—^just six miles from Wash­ If you can find a spot to ex­ ington, D. C. Let's keep the record straight incomplete report of the pro­ press our thanks to the men and b • noting that I offered an ceedings of the House ^ of I'd like to have the LOG ^nt women who go out of their way to me here and, above all,- if a:..endment to that effect im­ Representatives when the LOG to provide cheer for men who my Seafarers are passing through mediately after the acceptance of . of April 2 went to press. Representative Bradley is to can't get out themselves I think this neighborhood, stop in. and the amendment striking out the it will make them feel a little see me. I'll always have , a --bod 200 ship charter- provision and be commehded for his con­ better. that my amendment was ac­ sistently leading role in be­ for an SIU brother. cepted by voice vote thereby half of American ' seamen and C. D. Myert Geoige T. Freshwater 'i 3* bringing the House bill into shipping. To the Editor: To the Editor: Boy Likes Log But Wants News Of Dad's Ship Claims Baltimore Hospital Is Ahead Of Staten Island Bradley Sets Record Straight; He Pushed 50 Percent Rider • FIT �T H E S E AF AR ERS Page Fourteen LOG iBellboy 'Little Joe' Kotallk Is Called Colorful Personality By Dei Norte Crow i By SALTY DICK ABOARD SS DEL NORTE — . There's nothing small about Jo­ seph (Little Joe) Kotalik — dei. spite the fact that he is not much ^ more than four feet tall. His • shipmates aboard this Mississip-; pi cruise ship know him as a ^-.guy who does things in a big "way. Little Joe, they readily , agree, is an asset to his Union, and to the entire ship's company. Little Joe is one of the Del c- Norte's bellboys and he responds ^^- to the bong with the pep and . vigor of a flyweight champ. Be. fore he took over that job he sweated out a stint as a Black Gang messman. He's glad he was '^Jable to make the change. Bi'other Kotalik holds undisputed title as the Del Norte's most colorful personality. That's understandable for Joe has trav­ If li; elled life's road in anything but ^^ithe conventional way. iliiiiiiii-. ^ KEYSTONE STATE p; As-a kid in a small Pennsyl•|i ""V vania town. Brother Joe indulged .. in the same stunts and boyish pranks as the rest of his school­ mates. He differed from the rest only in that he was always caught. Politically-minded at that early "LITTLE JOE" KOTALIK age, Joe used to keep the teacher on his side by plumping the old of midgets—with the truant offi­ red apple on her desk eVery cer right behind them. He was 14 then. morning. He numbers among hiS friends This astuteness paid our SeaJohn Boles of the movies and tarer-to-be worthwhile dividends. Ozzie Nelson, the orchestra lead­ Whatever teacher would accuer, both of whom he has ap­ ^ mulate by way of gifts and con­ peared with.. fiscated material from the class, HAS A GIRL she would give to Joey at the Cupid inflicted a wound in end of the day. Joe's heart during a stopover in In later years, when the rest Chicago and apparently he's nev­ of the guys were hefty enough to er quite recovered. The girl in go out for the football .team, Joe the case still coi-responds with stuck ^to his marbles with a him. Some day the wedding bells vengeance. He became one of may ring out. the town's best shooters. For eight years, Brother KotAt an age when most guys alik stayed on the road touching are still trudging off to school hamlets and villages which don't with the lunch mother packed even show up on our largest for them. Little Joe was touring maps. Finally, he landed in New the countryside with a troupe, Orleans, where he got a job on Boston Warns Crewmen To Wait For Patrolman Before Paying Off By WALTER SIEKMANN BOSTON—Shipping is sort of What happened was this: Com­ slow here but we did pay two pany agents were "misinformed" Watermans off and both of them about the time of payoff, or just "neglected" to let the SIU Hall signed right on again. The Berea Victory had beefs know when the payoff would be. galore, and we had to tell the As a result, two tankers, the Chief Engineer to sit down with SS Hood River and SS Idaho the agreement during his time Falls, paid off without a Patrol­ man present. off and learn what's in it. Some of the beefs turned out The crews lost good overtime. to be bum ones as sometimes And they lost other beefs that happens. Howeyer, all legitimate couldn't be squared afterwards. overtime was collected at the What's more, these crews jeop­ ardized the entire agreement by point of production. * The Knox Victory had the irresponsibility. same old rough and tough 1st These just happened to be Assistant Engineer, but you'd tanker crews, but this warning never know him. He's rough and goes to all crews. Don't pay off tough no longer. He's turned in­ in any port without an Agent or to a meek little lamb of a guy. a Patrolman present. In addition to the Waternjans We've had good reports from we've had some Isthmians here the 50-odd men who went to in transit, as we usuaUy do. New York to help out in the " There's one thing we'd like to UFE beef in Wall Street. Some bring home to the membership. of the boys who remained here It's something which happened are pretty steamed up and wish on a couple of our contracted they could go too. tankers recently. It's partly the We haven't had any more col­ fault of the companies, but cer­ tainly the crews should never lege- girls down to see the ships, that's our bi^st cpmplaint. have let it happen. - the knee of a ventriloquist ap­ pearing at the Roosevelt Hotel. Having saved his pennies. Joe was able to fulfill a life-long dream. He got a location and a partner and set up a business, selling firewater to the thirsties. (Joe, by the way, is a teetotaler —doesn't touch the stuff.) The enterprise stepped off as a success. Shelves were cleared of bottles with astounding speed and Joe's dreams of a soft liv­ ing were inflated. But they col­ lapsed with a big poof when Joey found that the cash regis­ ter didn't hold the key to his dreams. His partner had been working overtime—drinking up the busi­ ness. That ended the enterprise. It was shortly after this de­ bacle that Joey went to sea. He became a member of the SIU. He's the second member of his family to carry membership in the Seafarers. Brother Tom, who, believe it or not, measures six feet, one inch, is the other sail­ ing Kotalik. Joey is the boss, he claims. A PROBLEM, BUD? The life of ihe present day seaman is difficult and often very complicated. He is 'at the mercy of lanscrupulous companies, goTemment agen­ cies. brass hats and hiunan sharks of various descrip­ tions, everyone trying to take advantage of him. If he hap­ pens to know some of his rights, he is Sneeringly refer­ red to as a Sea Lawyer. A Special Services Dept. of the Union has been sat up to cpasult with you on all four proMems involviitg the Goast Guards Shipping Commission­ ers, UnemployoMnt • Insuranoe, personal injury claims, your statutory rights when you become ill aboard ship. Immigration Laws, and your dear, beloved Draft Board. If you happen to be in New York, contact us personally, or if you are out of town, write and you will receive a prompt reply. Address all mail to SPE­ CIAL SERVICES, 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. Your Union is your shoreside contact. USE IT S FACILI­ TIES. Frisco SIU Rallies Coast Labor To The'Sa^ort 01 UK Workers By STEVE CARDULLO Friday, April IS, 1948 Port Tampa Riding Crest Of Shipping Wave By C. SIMMONS TAMPA — Shipping and busi­ ness have been very good in this port for the past couple of weeks. We have had one pay­ off and shipped- several men to different ships on the coastwise run. A big boost was the full crew we shipped aboard the Robert M. McBui-hey, Overlakes. We are getting Isthmian ships in this port now. During; the past ten days we had two to take loads for the Near East. The William H. Allen will dock here tomorrow and that will make it three. Being newcomers to this port there was "a slight misunderstanding concerning stores when the last Isthmian arrived. The Steward soon learned the story of the finky ship chandlers in this port and all supplies were purchased elsewhere. It's going on two years since they used police protection to store ships during our strike, but we haven't relented one bit on oui- stand against " tliem. They'll never store anotlier SIU ship in this port. The outlook for the coming week is pretty good. We are slupping men to the Floi'ida quite regularly and Waterman's coastwise ships put in frequent calls for men. NOT SO SMART HOUND Brother Nevin Ellis dropped in Saturday with quite a tale about a dog he had seen that morning. Ellis, his story went, had started o'owntown to the Hall when he saw an old fellow sitting on the curb playing checkers with a big hound dog. Ellis watched him for a while then told the old man that he had never seen such a smart dog. The old fellow moved a man, spat out a plug of tobacco, and said, "He ain't so damn smart, I've beat him two out of the last three games." A real oldtimer in the SIU, Brother John C. White, passed away in San Pedro last week. His body was returned here to his home for burial. Seafarers from the Tampa Hall served as pallbearers at his funeral and gave him a real Seafarers sendoff. Brother White held book No. 252 and was in good stand­ ing at the time of his death. SAN FRANCISCO — To the ployees in most of those lines of members of the United Finan­ business have organized them­ cial Employees now on the picket selves to obtain better wages and lines to raise your wages from conditions. a starvation level to a living These men talk about "loyal level: employees." That talk is so Your strike has been publicized much hot air. And you can't in newsreels and newspapers out pay the landlord in hot air. here on the West Coast, but the Why don't these men reward true picture has not been given. loyalty by giving their employees I don't think we have to tell you 3 decent break instead of refus­ why. ing to arbitrate, and instead of Much of the press out here is provolting police demonstrations. Hearst-controlled, and that is ex­ Of course, many unions have planation enough, but there are come up the hard way—through other reasons. the opposition of police and However, the SIU-SUP have hired thugs and bosses who informed all locals of all wouldn't talk. And more will. branches of organized labor of Out here we're sure you can the truth of the situation and win your fight because you are financial as well as moral sup­ fighting for your bread.* port is in the offing. How can so few hold so many This week we have scheduled in bondage at starvation wages? a complete tour of all the unions As Americans you have the in San Francisco so that there light to strike. As Americans will be no question in anybody's you have struck. As Americans mind what the issues actually you will win. Here's to success. are. The people to whom we already have spokf a are amazed at conditions in Wall Street. THIRTY A WEEK By L. (Blackie) GARDNER Many of you in Wall Street are doing skilled work for less than PHILADELPHIA—Come flood, The Bibbs had pretty clean 30 dollars a week. fsunine, fire or war, shipping is payoff except that the Night In contrast, we know of many still good in the port of Phila­ Cook and Baker had some dis­ bootblacks and janitors, doing delphia. We can use rated men puted overtime about building work that requires nothing much in all departments—so consider fires in a coal range each morn­ in the way of education or train­ yourself invited, if you're can-y- ing. We settled things to his ing, who average 60 to 70 dol­ ing a rating around in your poc­ satisfaction. lars a week, and of bus boys who ket and are looking for a quick The Azalea had some disputed draw nine dollars a day plus ship. hours to6, but everybody got three square meals. If . you need any riiore en­ everything the way he wanted Of course, many of those couragement, the new Hall here it. wages were obtained only after in Philly is shaping up very We had several ships here in long and hard fought battles by nicely. The new furniture will transij, all of which were con­ men and women organized into be installed within a few days. tacted. The crews of these ships unions. These battles were By the end of-the week the new had heard the news of the U^ similar to the one you of the hangout will be ship-shape and strike and the aid the SIU is UFE are fighting today. will withstand the criticism of giving. They made such generous All labor is answering your the most critical of Seafarers. donations that now we have col­ call for help. All labor realizes On the shipping front we paid lected around $560 from all ships that you are struggling against off the John M. MiUer, Ampac hitting here. men who spend more each week Los Angeles and the Piatt Park. That's about it from Philly for cigars, or club dues, or old All beefs, of which there were for this week. Next week' we. brandy than youmake to meet only a few, were squared away hope to extend the invitation tb in short order. the rent and the grocery bill. We also paid off the Governor men of all ratings so look to These are the men who control industries, shipping lines, lumber Bibbs and the Azalea City, both the Philly report when' you get your LOG. companies 'and banks. But em­ 'Wstaama'": N Phiiiy Sends Call For Ratings �Page Fifteen T n B )s E AFAR E R S LOG .Fridayi ApxU 16.. 1946 PERSONALS .1.37 ' Smith, Hugh W. ......' • 'j: 38.32 Smith, J 3.73 Smith, .J. , SALVATOR VOLK 1.83 Smith, J Contact Mrs. Edna Bailey. 3.73 Smith, Jack O 2.68 i 4. 4, Smith, James G. c.' GEORGE FRESHWATEB 5.57 Smith, James H 501 HIBERNIA BLDG., NEW ORLEANS, LA. 7.72 Smith, James M. You are asked to get in touch 3.56 Smith, James T with your wife. The following is a list of unclaimed wages and Federal Old Age 10.74 Smith, James W. 4. 4 4. Benefit over-deductions now being pad by the Mississippi Steamship Com­ 5.80 Smith, Jesse Talmage ... JOSEPH TASSIN 31.55 Smith, John A pany. covering the period up to December 31, 1946. Your Brother Alvin asks you 55.31 Smith, John R Men due money should call or write the company office, 501 Hiberto get in touch with him,.• 12.81 Smith, John W. ....' nia Bldg., New Orleans, La. All claims should be addressed to Mr. Eller* 89 i 4 it '' Smith, Joseph F. JOSEPH ARRAS .69 busch and include full name, Social Security number, Z number, rating, Smith, Karl G 7.20 Smith, Kenneth E. date and place of birth and the address to which the money is to be sent. Contact J. Taggart, Water 5.10 Smith, Leslie A." Street, North Pembroke, Mass. 7.75 Smithy Lonnie Joe Smith, Louis H. 2.79 Springman, Louis 20.64 Stimac, Albert 62.95 4" 4" 4 10.46 Smolinki, William J Smith, M 4.66 Spry, Harold L 19.28 Stinger, Phillip N 30.46 HARRY TOAL . 2.84 Smothermon, Jack D Smith, Marion C 2.75 Spurlock, Buford E 8.63 St. Mary, Franklin H 1.24 Get in touch with Josepb A. 4.74 Smullen, John W Smith, M'arion E 2.80 , Spuron, John G 12,74 St. Nicholas, Benjamin J, 2.97 Marion, 1055-1057 Ellicott.Sqtjare, 3.73 Smyk, Joseph C Smith, Murray W 60.00 |Squyres, J. T 24.79 Stocke, Carl C 1.34 Buffalo 3, N. Y. Smith, Neal .56 Smyley, Bern 87.62 Stacy, Dave 2.64 Stocking, Gordon 0 13.17 .... .94 Smythe', Julius Smith„ Neal J 4. i i 1.29 Stachlek, Edw 2.84 Stockvoag, S 37.60 FRANK McMAY1.98 Snead, Albert F. Smith, Paul 46 Stack, Michael J 2.23 Stockwell, Louis G 4.27 Smith, Phillip John 3.84 Contact L. V. Caldwell, Welder eV, Dean R 15.15 Stack, Robert D 28.00 J Stoddard, E. G 9.80 Smith, R. E 4.76 Snelling, Wesley E 21.81 Stafford^Leman L., Jr 43.39 j Stoddard, Edwin S 11.59 Foreman, Welding Gang No. 15, Smith, Raymond 9.33 Snidach,' Henry 6.50 Staflord, Milton V 2.79 • Stoddard, Thomas S 7.73 c/o Roadmaster S. P. Company, ... 5.69, Snider, Paul Smith, R. ,G ! 19.91 jstagg, Bertie 4.98 Stoffel, Paul J 29 Sparks, Nevada. Smith, Robert G 1.70 Snider, Phillip J 5.60;66tagg, Preston W 16.59 Stokaylo, Theodore 5.69 4> 4> 4 Smith, Robert L 6.68 ,1' 15.50 ALBERT DUNK Smith, Roderick 2.23 Stokes, Bill 14.47 * Your wife wishes you-to gat Smith, Roy C 24.02 Snitcher, Warren 10.67 in touch with her. 3.44 Stanfield, Earl A. 45.58 Stokes,'Frank Smith, Sidney 10.70 Snoddy, James Dopald .... 29.85 Stanford, John P 74 14.07 Stokes, Joseph B 4. 4. 4, Smith, T .60 Snow, J. F 5.75 1.451 Stankey, F. J 8.63 Stokken, Askid M MONROE C. LONG Smith, Thomas E., Jr. 13.68 Snow, John S 10.50 ^ Stankovich, Edward S. .... 26.82 . Stoltz, Casimire, A 5.78 Smith, W. H 12.41 Snowden, James A W. D. Boyce asks you to write-" 3.56, Stanley, Clyde H 5.13 Stoltz, D :.... 1.50 Smith, Warren J 62.71 Snowden, James Cabeb .... 5.04 Stanley, Goldman H him at 3443 Parkland Road, Nor­ 59 stone, Charles 01 Smith, William folk 2, Va. 6.29 Edward G 10.32 Stanley, William E.' 3.311 stone, Forrest ll 60.00 Smith, William A 120.32 4. 4 4. Stone, Henry M. 137.46 SIDNEY LEROY WILSON Smith, William E. 5.99: Stone, Howard A 20.53 I, Smith, Wm. E « ... - 42 ' William G 13.54' Stansky, William 8.26 Stonebarger, Glen 1.98 Your father and mother are Smith, Wm. H 48;99: James D 15.40 Stanton,'EUgene A 1-26 _ storozinski, John 9.90 both sick and wish you to get in Smith, William L 8.91: .39 J Stanton, Floyd H 25.66 story, Samuel 68.76 touch with them. They have linger, Barney R Smith, William V .. .40; 3.09,Stark, John 04jstouffer, Richard G. .46 moved from Hammond and their ; Sokoloff, Harry Smithart, Alvin F., Jr. .. 6.94'; 8.03, Starling, Homer '. stout, George T 10.74 new address is: 132 West Desoto Smithers, G. W.^ .. 25.52 ; 45 stovall, Walter H .17 Street, Memphis, Tennessee. P 27.64 St. Arnold, Russell Geo Stauter, George L :. 25.19 stover, Chauncey V 10.21 Solomon, Nathan , 65.53 4 4 4 GEORGE M. SCHEMM 44.99 st. Pierre, Joseph 15.12 Somers, Charles F 52.83 Stead, Henry G 5.94 strahle, Wesley 0 2.64 Soper, Neal W 18.78 Steakin, Patrick J Get in touch with your mother. Sopp, George C 5.69 Stearns, Leroy F. •69 Straka, John : 8.26 This is serious. Her address: SIU, A&G District 1.37 Strand, Harold Sordelet, Jennings L 4.83 Steeber, Chas : 3.66 Mrs. Charles E. Schemm, H-1, 2.13 Strange, Leland J 1.37 Steed, Robert L 2.75 Fredericksburg, Maryland. BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. Sorenson,. Ejond M i 2.97 Straton, Nighbert William Rentz, Agent Calvert 4539 Sorenson, Raoul D.^ 9.70 Steele, Clair R 4.27 4 4 4 BOSTON 276 State St. Souby, W. J 10.74 Straw. Vergel W. . 1.88 Steele, Lee W 45.35 THOMAS L. JEERS Walter Siekmann, Agent Bowdoin 4455 .39 Straw, William T Souldier, Hubert J 23.50 Steever, Willard Elmea ,... 1.40 / • GALVESTON 308'/s—23rd St. V Your papers are being held Stefano, Harry .59 Strayer, John E 6.15 134.86 Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 Soule, Wm. D for you at the baggage room of 1.98 Street, George * MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Souzer, August 1.34 Steffen, Paul J 10.74 the New York Hall. Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 Soverign, Alvin M 9.99 Streeter, Carl 6.06 Slehmeyer, Henry F 5.57 NEW ORLEANS 339 Chartres St. 4, 4 4 3.26 Strelitz, Frank B Sowards, D .05 Stein, R 10.57 E: Shoppard, Agent, Magnolia 6112-6113 ROBERT ANDERSON 5.63- Str«lei> Harry E :: 9.72 Stein, T. F 4.20 NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. Spafford, Geo. T •;99 Stringer, William R Get in touch with R. W. Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 Spann, Norman 2.23 Steinberg, Sidney ...;..:A_... 8.39 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Sparks, H 13.37 Stripling, Lonnie A. 44 Steineger, Wallace E- ;. 4.13 Davidson, Manager, Educational Ben Reea, Agent Phone 4-1083 Sparrow, James A 8.54 Steinel, Michael ! Stritzinger, August 2.00 Adjustment Associates, 841 East PHILADFXPHIA 614-16 N. 13th St. 1.40 Steiner, Edward Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 Spayd, Leo Stfobel, Oscar A 1.87 63 St., Chicago, lU. 1.60 Stroecker, G. W 1.44 Steinhouser, Franklin P. SAN FRANCISCO 105 Market St. Speaker, William A 4 4 4 46 Steve Cardullo, Agent Douglas 2-5475 Specht, Geo. H 3.70 Stedhenson, A -. 1.90 Strom, Donald ALBERT ALONZI » 33.39 SAN JUAN, P.R 252 Ponce de Leon Speck, Gerald B 3.00 Strom, G 2.87, Stephenson, Robert A. 4.83 . Anthony Alonzi asks that you Sal Colls, Agent San Juan 2-5996 13.07 Speck, Rufus C 13.O8' Stephenson, Robert L. Strong, Clinton 1.78 get in touch with him at Mo­ SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. 16.39,Stepnosjcy, Edward L ll37 Strong, John A Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 Speed, David C 7.18 hawk Auto Sales, Inc., 33 Myrtle TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Spencer. Earl James 2.30 ^ Sterling, Charles A 30.38 Strong, John W 1.70 Ave., Stamford, Conn. Claude Simmons, Agopt Phone M-1323 Spencer, Elmo E ;... 9.94 Sterling, Lewis 5.15 Spencer, Gordon H 68.39 Sterns, Daniel 28.80 SUP 1.00 Spencer, Thomas E 12.11 Stevens, Charles G. ^ 16 Merchant St. Spencer, William N HONOLULU Stevens, Edward J. 41.62 1.42 Phone 58777 Spicer, Clarence H Tlie SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ 6.94 j Stevens, Eugene 1.44 PORTLAND Ill W. Bumeido St. farers International Unibn available to all members who wfeh Spicer, Harry J 2.33 Stevens, Green 3.28 Beacon 4336 to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoymenti'nf Spicer, Otis 85.50 Stevens, J. R t .12 RICHMOND, Calif 257 6th St. Phone 2599 Spicer, Richard L 148.351 Stevens, A. J. .33 their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. Spicer, Wm. L 7.69 Stevens, Robert E, 14.86 the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every Douglas 25476 Spiers, Willie P 2.16 Stevens, Robia C 10.74 SIU branch for this purpose. SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU 87.20 Stevens, Stanley N 1.40 Main 0290 Spina, Jos hall, the LOG.reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, 6.40 Stevens, W. C WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. Spira, Henry *2.31 which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 Terminal 4-3131 Sprague, Samuel F 2.26 Stevens, William 6.52 Beaver Street, New York 4 Y. Spring, Leroy .., 6.45 Stevenson, B. Jr. 08 G^. Lakes Djstrict Spring, Wilfred 1.80 Stevenson, Gunnar H 1.44 PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION 2.23 Stever, Harold M SUFFALO 10 Exchange St. Springer, Erwin p.., 45.69 Cleveland 7391 Springett, George B 2.12 Stcwai-t, Alexander ............ 4,10 To the Editor: CHICAGO 24 W. Superior Ave. Stewart, Byron 1.29 Superior S17B I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the ^tewattr Clarence- .•.r.'.T. 4.43 CLEVELAND 2602 Carroll St. Main 0147 Stewart, E 02 address below: DETROIT 1038 Third St. SS ANTINOUS CREW Stewart, J.' F 46.00 Cadillac 6857 A box containing the belong­ Stewart, James W. Name 36.49 PULUTH 5.31 W. Michigan St. ings of Fred Paul was mislayed Stewart, Junius E. 14.27 Melrose 4110 15.88 TOLEDO .615 Summit St. while he was leaving the ship SfeWft,'"Mal&61rfi''E. street Address Garfield 2112 Monday night, March 22, at Pier Stewart, WiHi'am 30.31 C, South Mobile, Ala. It may Steyer, John R. 3.00 State City Canadian District have been picked up in error St. Germain, Rudolph S. 3.73 MONTREAL 1227 Phillips Square by one of the crew. Will the Stiedel, H. A. 2.29 Signed VICTORIA, B.C 602 Boughton St. finder please send it to Fred 122.28 Lmpire 4531 Paul, SIU Hall, 51 Beaver St., Stiener, Ray A. .....1 VANCOUVER 865 Hamilton St. Book No, 20.09 New York 4, N. Y., via express, Stiles, Donovan Padfte 7824 collect. • Stilley, Joseph R; 3.26 Mississippi Steamship Company SlU HALLS Notice To All SIU Members NOTICE! T iEl),;"; I IVv.'v'-. yf.v: , • �I:I jpkge Sixteen Tif> SEAFARERS LOG mkTv April 28. liw i On Picket And Chow Lines With The UFE r'^.1. • V "r ;i - iiJ: 1^7 : I' { ' As the United Financial Employes' strike against the New York Stock and Curb Exchanges and four brokerage houses entered its third week, picketlines and strike apparatus reached a new high in efficiency and morale. UFE strikers,' roundly encouraged by the staunch sup­ port of the Seafarers International Union, maintained their lines in good spirits before main Curb Exchange entrance. Part of the overflow audience of UFE strikers who gathered at SIU headquarters last, week to hear a discussion of the issues and progress of the beef. Another group of men as they downed a hot supper con­ sisting of Hungarian goulash, buttered noodles, bread and ? butter and hot. coffee. Over 300 men were fed at this serving. In photo left are the men who Saw to it that the plates : were heaped high and coffee cups kept full. Ready t.o deliver coffee from galley ate (1; to r.): James O'Connell, AB; Josejph : Rousseau, serving as Chief Cook: Oscar Grimm, pouring coffee, Chief Steward of the operation; Charles Sheridan,: working as Cook, and j^oseph Morelli, Galleyman. ^ . ' i£ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource April 16, 1948 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. X, No. 16 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES TANKER DRIVE ROLLS ON AS NEW COMPANY SIGNS PACT WITH SEAFARERS WEISBERGER TO ATTEND SEA SAFETY CONFAB MASS RALLY AND STRONG UFE LINES ANSWER POLICE INTIMIDATION TRY WARNS OF CHISELLING ON ISTMIAN SCOWS SIU CONTRACTTED COMPANIES:ROBIN LINE SEAFARERS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR BRITISH LABOR SCHOLARSHIPS GOOD SHIPPONG STRIPPING BEACH IN SAVANNAH NORFOLK RALLIES TO SUPPORT OF UFE STRIKERS NEW ORLEANS EXPECTS ERP TO BOOM PORT PLENTY OF PAYOFFS IN BALTIMORE; SIGH-ONS AWAIT COAL SHIPMENTS GALVESTON SHIPPING HOLDS FAIR SHIPPING UPTURN EXPECTED SOON BY PORT MOBILE DISPATCHERS EXPLAIN HOW ASST. ELECTRICTIONS ARE SHIPPED NEW YORK EXPECTS LULL, BUT RATED MEN ARE STILL WELCOME LAHAINA SKIPPER'S ALERT MOVE SAVES CREWMEMBER WITH APPENDICITIS MINUTES OD SIU SHIP MEETINGS DIGESTED FOR EASIER READING BELLBOY 'LITTLE JOE' KOTALIK IS CALLED COLORFUL PERSONALITY BY DEL NORTE CREW PORT TAMPA RIDING CREST OF SHIPPING WAVE PHILLY SENDS CALL FOR RATINGS BOSTON WARMS CREWMEN TO WAIT FOR PATROLMAN BEFORE PAYING OFF Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 04/16/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/fc421d16fc1ae7b3b218da927535b6fc.PDF 2a70c9121d52601b22a4a637a785f817 PDF Text Text Official Organ of the Atlantic and Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of North America VOL. X NEW YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY. APRIL 23. 1948 COUNTING THE RETURNS The Headquarters Tallying Committee is hard at work counting referendum ballots. Left to right: A. L. Miltner. Charles Macomber. James.Lee. George Kitchen. James Murphy. Frederick Willis and Matt Fields. Partial Tally Indicates Ail Four Resolutions Passed By Hugo Majority NEW YORK—On the basis of early returns on the Referendum Bal­ loting, which ended April 10, and which is being tabulated now, all four pro­ positions have been overwhelmingly approved by the membership. All ports reported heavy voting during the polling period, which commenced March 10. The threat posed by the anti-labor Taft-Hartley law, and the feeling that the shipowners will try to break the Union by refusing to recognize the Hiring Hall when contracts come up for renegotiation, made it certain that as many Seafarers as possible would cast their ballots. That is exactly ^what happened. Curb Signs Agreement With UFC; Strike Holds Firm On Other Fronts NEW YORK—Last week the solid front of the Wall Street union-breakers busted wide open, and the Ciu'b Exchange authorities came to terms with the United Financial Employes, Local 205, OEIU, AFL. A UFE membership meeting, held in tlfe SIU Hall at 51 Beaver Street on Thursday afternoon, April 15, ratified the terms of the new agreement, and on the following diy the Curb workers streamed back to their jobs. On the other fronts, however, the s:rike|still continues in full force. Picketlines around the Stock Exchange have bee-i greatly increased, and the lines in front of the four struck brokerage houses have been strengthened. Police brutality, which hit its peak on March 30, when pickets at the Stock Exchange were beaten by club-swinging cops, flared up anew on April 16 in the same spot. Six demonstrators were again attacked by the po­ lice, and after being viciously beaten were hauled off to jail. To help the Wall Street antilabor forces in their union-bust­ ing move, the police authorities '' ' have maintained hundreds of caps, both mounted and on foot, in the area around the Stock Exchange. It is common knowl­ edge that Mr. Schram, SE Presi­ dent, has bragged that he can - -starve the strikers into submis­ sion if the police harry and man-handle the picketlines. - He has received full coopera­ tion from the police, but the UFE strikers, and the men of the SIU Atlantic & Gulf District who are supporting them, have refused to be intimidated. In fact, the picketlines have in­ creased day by day, in man­ power and in militancy. Other organizations have con' tinued to support the UFE members. Food has been received in great quantities, and the galley in the SIU Hall has been serving hot meals for more than a full week. No. 17 More Regulations The Army is boss in Brem e n and Bremerhaven. There's nothing anybody can do about it except know and obey the Army's rules. The current Army regula­ tions covering merchant sea­ men in the Bremen area are printed on page 14. If you're heading for Bremen, get hep to the rules. You can save yourself a lot of grief. Complete returns are not yet available, but will be in time for the next issue of the LOG. All four of the propositions are. vei-y important to- the future well-being of the organization. All the proposals were first sug­ gested by the membership, and then recommended by the 1948 Agents Conference. One resolution is designed to strengthen the Union against any Taft-Hartley ideas the shipown­ ers may have floating around in their heads. The $10.00 Strike Assessment will build up the Union's Strike Fund to such a point that the shipowners will think twice before forcing the SIU out on the picketlines.DESERVE THE BEST Another measure, the $10.00 Building Assessment, has also drawn widespread comments of approval since the day it was first suggested. Consensus of opinion is that members of the Union deserve the best, and that means decent Halls in every port, with adequate meet­ ing space and recreation rooms and facilities. On the Shipping Rules changes, while there was not the same unanimity of opinion that there is on the two assess­ ments, nevertheless tlie returns so far show a resounding ma­ jority in favor of adopting the recommendations. ^ better to sea the Wall Street pickets over the heads of massed New York police. The cops were sent dawn in full force to the peaceful picketlines. presumably to keep them away from dangerous intersections where school kids have been run down by cowboy motorists. Qne passerby thought the underpaid cops were picketing for the salary increase they, are after. JSut they, were only Sntimidaling other underpaid workers out for a raise. ^ HALT PROMOTIONS s These changes would halt pro­ motions aboard ship, except in cases of emergenc.v, and would, also make it mandatory for Wip­ ers and Ordinaries. to clean the crew's quarters, as per contract. All jbbs off the board results in less time on the beach for all concerned, and cleaning quarters by the unrated men helps to protect the conditions which this Union fought so hard to obtain. .i �Page Two T H E S-E'^- P A R E kS t o Friday, April 23, 194S SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District AaUiated with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 PAUL HALL ------ Secretary-Treasurer Editorial Board J. p. SHULER LINDSEY WILLIAMS JOE ALGINA Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N.Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. George K. Novick, Editor I 267 Example For Labor If you are growing old digging coal from seam^ deep in the ground, running the daily risk of silicosis, tuber­ culosis and other maladies of the coal pits, and if ypu decide to take a little action to ease your lot, you, are acting contrary to something called the public interest. Under the fink-written Taft-Hartley Act you can then be enjoined from taking action. "Enjoined" is fancy legal talk. In point of fact^ it means that you can be forcibly stopped from walking out of the mines and setting up picket lines. It means heavy fines, stiff prison sentences or—per­ haps—the Army, Navy and Marines. That is what the-United Mine Workers Union is up against today. And that is what the SIU or any other union in a field which can be described as effecting this alleged public interest may be up against'tomorrow, next week or next summer. However, the coal miners aren't having any. They think that their own welfare is also a matter of public interest, which it certainly is. Undaunted by million-dollar fines, injunctions and other threats to their freedom, they have stood shoulder to shoulder at the point of production. The fact that a federal court has supported the "public interest" clause of the Taft-Hartley Act, and clamped on -injunctions and fines demanded by the gov­ ernment and the mine operators, does nothing to dim the coal mifiers' magnificent stand. Rather do the court's <lecisions make that stand the finer. The group determination of 400,000 miners is an These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, example for all labor. Moreover, the obstacles against ar reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers fin^ time hanging which they fight are the ones against which Seafarers heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up iJy too must do battle later this year. writing to them. Seafarers, too, will win their just demands. MOBILE HOSPITAL J. E. MAYHART L. A. HOLMES AARON McALPIN • C. PETTERSON E. B. HALL T. DAILEY A. CARDANA A. OLSEN ' The Wall Street strike now takes its proper place in T. H. McLEES R. E. GRAYAY * O. GUILLOTTE the picture. In the beginning it looked like a simple L. C. BROWN , S. LeBLANC M. PETERSON fltruggle between the Stock Exchange on one side, and the S. R. ROBERTS M. FITZGERALD United Financial Employes, Local 205, on the other. T. LITTLE E. BOWERS ft 4. t Since the odds were so one-sided, the UFE came to the TIM BURKE STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL Seafarers International Union, A&G, for aid, and this N. BOSANYN • F. FONDULA was voted in regular meetings up and down the coast. E. BERW ALD 4. it4. But the "simpje" dispute has more to it than meets NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL L. ANDERSON ^ the eye. It is not just an employer holding out against F. GARRETSON P. FRANKMANIS the reasonable demands of a union. It is a pattern of A. LOOPER R. J. GARDNER S. HEIDUCKI J. DENNIS union-busting that extends from coast to coast. E. OLSEN C. MASON Today the United Financial Employes and the Pack­ J. McNEELY A. LIPARI inghouse Workers^-are involved in life and death struggles G. BISCHOFF P. D. VAUGHN with the bosses. If these unions lose, and are destroyed, A.AMUNDSEN M. CASTRO ; then all labor will suffer a severe blow. J. SHEMET N. A. GENOVESE P.LOPEZ The members of the SIU, Atlantic and Gulf District, G. BRADY F. NERING are well aware of this fact. That is why, in regular meet­ L. D. WEBB T. J. SCHUTZ ings, they' voted to extend the hand of Brotherhood to R. BUNCH C. DESOUSA A. EDEFORS the UFE, and that is why they have reaffirmed the same E. H. IVARRA M. ROSENBERG position at every meeting since the first one. When these L. CLARKE R. FLOYD J. PIETRZAK E. DRIGGERS men said they would fight, they meant exactly that. J; J. HANLEY J. GAINSLAND There is no hesitancy on the part of our Union to J. S. MINESES B. DUFFY continue in the fight until the victory is won. There E. HEBERT C. NANGLE , K • should be no hesitancy on the part of all sincere trade •J. KENNAIR R. J. STROM J. H. MURRAY unionists to follow suit, ; ' \ , J. H. ASHURST ' Men New h Nte Mrnkm Hos/ut^ ; P:-•- •' i All-Out Aid Hospital Patients When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post­ card. giving your name and the number of your ward. Staten Island Hospital You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at 'the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing times: Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 5th and 81h floors.) Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) J. DOWNIE , M. ELSAYED ' I ft ft ft SAVANNAH MARINE-HQSP. J. T. MOORE - % J. J. FERGUSON L. A. DEWITT 's«| M. McCLUE T. THOMAS A. C. NEELY " " M. JONES f • P. J. LEWriS ' ! C. MEDLEY, Jr. BRIGHTON*^ MARINE HOSP. R. LORD A. BONTI J. PENSWICK , W.CAREY J. CONNOLLY J. KORY R. KING - 'V J. LEES '. J. CHARRETT?: ft ft ft SAN FRANCISCO HOSPITAL ERLING MELLE J. HODO H. WATSON . A. A. SMITH ELMER H^LIMAN �/- •; .• • w Friday. April 23, 1948 THE SEAFARERS Privately Owned Ships increase During 1947 LOG Page Three Counter Phony Stories In Press, Says UFE Wife Everybody Knows Who's Talking The number of privatelyowned vessels in the American merchant fleet took an upswing between Jan. 1 and April 1 of this year, with tankers leading the way. Latest figures available for this period show an increase in the number of tankers from 360 to 439. Dry-cargo ships were also increased, the number going to 662 on April 1, as compared with the 643 privately owned and op­ erated on Jan. 1. The trend from public to pri­ vate ownership is emphasized by the fact that during the first three-month period of this year the number of governmentowned ships under bareboat charter decreased by 200. BREAKDOWN A breakdown as of April 1 shows 1,101 privately-owned ships, 928 under bareboat charter and 1,369 in the reserve fleet. On Jan. 1, there were 1,003 pri­ vately-owned, 1,128 bareboatchartered and 1,325 in the re­ serve fleet. Government-owned ships un­ der general agency agreement as of April 1 totalled 176. On Jan. 1, there were 230 ships operating under such an arrangement. Nevertheless, the size of the American merchant fleet actually decreased during the quarter period. Total number of vessels on Jan. 1 was 3,689, compared with 3,557 on April 1. The decline in the total num­ ber of ships is attributed to the transfer of government-owned ships to foreign registry under the Ship Sales Act of 1946, and to the scrapping of over-aged and damaged vessels. wAcc sraEET'S ^-7^ (Ed. Note: The following let­ ter was received by M. David Keefe, President of the United Financial Employes Union, from the wife of a UFE mem­ ber. In her letter she shows the appreciation felt by all members of the UFE for the aid given them by the Sea­ farers and other Unions and calls upon UFE wives and mothers to counter Wall St. propaganda. By request her name has been withheld.) /R OF . BEEH SW4U0WED SINCE 17^ \f . V I / i ' •• MM • r^ fee ^ INDIAN SIGN "PUT OM EVET^V SUCKEH Lewis And UMW Get Bum Rap Under T-H Act If there was any doubt in any union man's mind about the real meaning of the Taft-Hartley Act that doubt was cleared away this week. The United Mine Workers union, independent, and John L. Lewis, UMW president, were fined $1,400,000 and $20,000 re­ spectively for challenging the federal government's power to rule labor by injunction under the vicious T-H Act. The fines were imposed by Judge T. Alan Goldsborough of the Federal District Court in Washington, D. C. a few days after he found Lewis and the UMW guilty of criminal and civil contempt of court. But the fines covered only the criminal charge. Goldsborough was the same judge who fined Lewis and the UMW in 1946 on similar charges before the Taft-Hartley Act could be used to bolster the de­ cision. The UMW is appealing the de­ cision to the Supreme Court. Meanwhile, the miners, many of whom had returned to work after receiving a pension plan, the lack of which had occasioned last month's voluntaiy walkout, began walking out again in pro­ test when Lewis was judged guilty. Menhaut Sem&n Able To Cost Absentee Votes In '48 Election WASHINGTON — Public Law 348, approved April 19, 1946, facilitates absentee balloting. Re' sponsibility for administering the law; as it applies to merchant seamen, is now in the hands of the Chairman of the United States Maritime Commission. The Act provides that a "franked" or free Federal post­ card shall be made available by the Chairman to members of the Merchant Marine, except those engaged aboard vessels on the Great Lakes or the Inland Wat­ erways. These postcards are to be used fpr leaking application tn the Secretaries of the various States for an absentee ballot. * In this connection, steamship owners, operators, and/or agents, maritime unions, and seamen's institutes have been supplied with Federal "franked" post­ cards. A supplied of these cards is available in the New York Hall, and anyone interested in re­ ceiving such a card can obtain one by, writing to the Special Services Department, 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. . Posters are to be displayed on ships and in public places giving pertinent election information. Lewis ordered them back to work again, however. * A possible additional fine for civil contempt of court was sus­ pended Until April 23 by motion of the government. But, before then, the govern­ ment was expected to petition the court for an 80-day extension of the injunction- against the miners under the finky "national emergency" clause of the T-H law. PHONY CHARGE The phony "contempt" charge grew out of the government's contention that Lewis and other UMW officials had refused to obey an injunction, issued April 3, demanding that Lewis force the coal miners to go back' to work after ' they voluntarily walked out of the mines. Since Lewis iiever had called the men out in the first place, and since the miners in the pits had merely taken advantage of the "willing and able" clause in their contract, there was no validity in the court order, the UMW contended. The clause in question is a provision that the miners need work only when they, are "will­ ing and able." When Lewis declared that the mine operators had "dishonored" the contract by not granting the pension plan provided for in the agreement, the miners acted on their own, legally finding them- Here is an urgent message to all UFE wives and families. Spread the word! Do not al­ low your husband or son to be called "communist inspired." The newspapers will never tell the truth about this Union's great struggle for better working conditions for all white collar workers. 1 know the long hours the leadership has devoted to this organization. They cannot be classified as "inexperienced." Practice alone makes perfection. Mr. Schram (President of the Stock Exchange) cannot under­ stand why seamen or painters or other AFL affiliates are in our picketlines. Well, Til tell them! They're there in the role of Big Brother. You can only take candy from a kid for so long, then the whole family is aroused to the injustice and action is taken. We're grateful beyond thanks for their aid. ONLY ONE SIDE The papers cry the pictures of last Tuesday's riot in Wall Street are harmful publicity for this country. Who took them? There were no pictures taken when a broker spit on my husband. Nor where thei-e any pictures taken when he was surroimded by blue-coated police in such a tight circle that he couldn't walk without bumping into them. No. The truth of our men's struggle will not be made known in the newspapers. Money is hard to fight, but there have been cases is history where it has not won out. Our great Union of colonies proved that in 1776. So 1 call on you to spread the truth about this All-American team. Have faith in your man— he is pioneering for a place in the sun for all white collar workers. A UFE Wife • KrK -M •J. I selves neither willing nor able to go into the pits. In the meantime, the coal op­ erators, leady to take advantage of every possible legal evasion, were expected to go to the courts themselves to challenge the legality of the pension plan finally .approved April 12 by a three-man board consisting of Lewis, a representative of the operators and Senator Bridges of New Hampshire who sat as an impartial member. Just how "willing" or "able" to work the miners would be as events wore on was not known when the LOG went to press. Denouncing the government's suit and the court's decision. President William Green of the AFL said that the right to strike was one of the big differences Really large-scale resumption between democracy and com­ of trade with the Far East will munism. He added that it was not be possible until oriental bigh time the government stop­ ports are re-organized and re­ ped trying to prosecute the built, according to an American miners and concentrated its ef- steamship official who has just foirts on building up coal produc­ completed a survey of port facili­ tion. ties in China, Japan and the Large Scale Trade With East Awaits Pert Improvements Check It—But Good Check the slop chest be­ fore your boat sails. Make sure that the slop chest con­ tains an adequate supply of all the things you are liable to need. If it doesn't, call the Union Hall immediately. Philippines. Hong Kqng'and Kobe appeared to have bepn the most efficient ports observed. Hong Kong was said to be rapidly approaching its pre-war position as one of the world's leading ports, and Kobe was said to be recovering rapidly. Biggest problem throughout the Fdr East was reported to be pilferage by pier thieves, with Shanghai the worst afflicted. •-•is-:?! . -I - rf| �S&Ji•.!.V4;r-'' -.V Page Four TH E S E AFAR E RS £ O G Fridair; April 23, 1S49 Cape Junction Men Work, Rest in Manila ' - ' ' / '<s.>s¥;isf ,v"4: . At the left is a picture of the SS Cape Junction. Isthmian Steamship Company, tied up at Pier 13, Manila. In the back­ ground are the ruins of Pier 7. Above picture shows some members of the crew busily scraping paint on the ship. All snapshots on this page were sent in by L. S. Agulto, who represents the SEAFARERS-LOG in the port of Manila. m • •-:'X-:-r>--:;:|<:._. ' '-v ^\, >1.; _ v\.. • -N'': -' ' , • * llilill f -":t &i-^- Members of the Deck Gang take time off from^heir duties to pose for Brother Agulto. Under the hot, broiling sun, they find thai the less clothes they wear, the belter they can do their jobs. Sure look comfortable, don't they? Stewards Department men also look at the birdie, for the benefit of LOG readers. The pictures .were taken.in Manila on March 31, and within two weeks later were received in the LOG office. Fast work all around. V iliiSiiililifS . ''" .:••• �Friday, April 23, 1848 THE S E AP ARERS LOG Page Fire Baltimore Gets Plenty Of Action As Old 'Red Lead' Oasts Anchor By WILLIAM (Curly) HENTZ BALTIMORE — Shipping is Lead" what can you expect but still slow in this port. Although plenty of beefs, good beefs too? we hope it will pick up in the Members here, including the near future, we are hereby warn­ boys in the hospital, -ai-e still ing the members to stay away pretty hepped up about the XJFE until we tell them to come strike in New York. They knpw around. That is, if they want that this is a fight in which all to ship out. There are too many labor has a part, and they wish To ineuTO payment, all on the beach right now, far too they could be in the picketlines. claims for overtime must -be many. The bther thing that keeps the turned in to the heads of de­ By SALVADOR COLLS We did have 11 payoffs, but conversational stew bubbling is partments no ' later than 72 only seven ships signed on. The the possibility that we are going SAN JUAN—This week's sud­ each department. The men tak­ hours following the comple­ payoffs were an assortment of' to have to make our own fight tion of the overtime work. den spurt of activity came from ing the jobs seem to be entirely ships from various lines includ­ for the Hiring Hall come sum­ As soon as the penalty two sources: several ships came satisfied with the good tui-n of ing most of the usual ones and mer. If we have to, everybody events. work is done, a record should a couple we don't get in very in plus a good number of calls will be ready to take whereve^be given to the Department On the ships hitting this port often. for shoregangs — so this tight action is necessary—right at the head, and one copy held by we found quite a few beefs, but There were plenty of beefs on point of production. little island is enjoying good the man doing the job. all were settled in short order. the payoffs and on a few ships times. On the organizing front, we In addition the depart­ that touched in transit. How­ The MV Ponce arrived last The men looking for shoreare keeping busy on the tankers. mental delegates should ever, the Bull Line ships paid off gang jobs did quite well on the Tuesday to sign new articles. She The boys are doing a swell job check on all overtime sheets clean, as they generally do in Rossario, Kathryn, Elizabeth and was in port at Ponce and this aboard them too, convincing 72 hours before the ship this port. Arlyn. To each ship we sent called for a hectic day for us makes port. If all ships were like the Bulls everybody that the SIU way is one foreman and seven men for here. After covering the Ponce we get we wouldn't have much the best way. we made a fast turn back to San to do so far as settling beefs is Juan to handle seven ships in concerned. The crews just port. One of them was the homestead those scows for that Idaho Falls, Standard Oil tanker. run to Puerto Rico and keep The crew of the Idaho Falls held them looking, brand new. these three were easy ones for easier, the Union had the com­ a meeting on the ship and dohBy JOE ALGINA However, all ships are not pany send the men cigarettes. the Patrolmen to handle. ated 17 cartons of cigarettes for NEW YORK—From one week Bulls'and one of the others is The ship's Skipper, however, the Bi-others in the hospital. As On the Beauregard the Skip­ the Blue Island Victory, Water­ to the next it is hard to accur­ refused to allow the cigar-ettes to there are no men in the hospital per was the well-known Captain man, which came in from a long ately forecast shipping in this Perkins, former Waterman Poi't be taken aboard. What his rea­ at the pre.sent time, we have put trip to the Far East. port. After reporting a lull in Captain. He evidently hadn't son was, we haven't heard but the butts aside in the Hall for There w^is only one thing future use. shipping last week we had a forgotten his days as Port Cap­ it can't be a sane one. wrong with the Blue Island, and tain, for he immediately tried POSSIBLE STRIKE It's bad enough being stuck in veteran Seafarers' will under- sudden spurt, but it fizzled beto chisel on a few hours of over­ a country where dollars mean fore the week ended. > 8tand what we mean when we We are keeping in touc'n with • time. little and few luxuries are avail­ the ILA. They are expecting a reveal that her Skipper was "Red This week, shipping is holding able, but having a hardtiming strike in Arrojm. If and when Lead" Anderson. REMEMBER NOW? its own, but it is not impossible Skipper too makes life pretty it comes, we'll keep the SIU "RED LEAD" ROUGH He evidently forgot the SIU rugged. for it to take a turn up or down. members on ships hitting that The Blue Island had more The key seems to lie in the num­ however, as the Patrolmen col­ A Skipper who hardtimes his port up to date on the strike lected on every hour in dispute. beefs than we care to remember ber of' ships heading into the crew over such a petty matter details. despite a first class crew that Another Waterman, the Berea is a good example of why the The Cape Mohican hit port last boneyard. Victory, signed on in Boston for relations , between crews and week. Two of the crew wanted Some days several ships will a trip but got only as far as officers is sometimes so strained. to get off but the Captain re­ come in and half of them will New York. Here she was re­ Company officials often express fused to pay them off.. It seems go to the boneyard. A day will turned to the Maritime Commis­ copcei-n over the unwillingness that he didn't know the score pass and two or three will be sion. The crew did all right, of crews to trust officers or to on the agreement. He sent a withdrawn and put into service. however, they .coll.ected a have any respect for them—here wire to Philly inquiring as to the month's wages for their trouble. is a good example why no love is procedure but no answer came. The only thing that can be These ships liitting the bone­ lost. The ship sailed with the Skip­ definitely said is that, at this per still refusing the pay them time—and this time only—ship­ yard are not di.sturbing us too VISIT THEM off and maintaining that they ping is on an even keel. We had much, for while they put a dent Not much can be done about would be considered as deserters several ships hit the boneyard in shipping, it will be only temafter completing their runs, but porai-y. V^Then the goods for Eu­ the Skipper while he is over if they left the ship, The men ' Bull Lines helped out by taking rope under the Marshall Plan there, but crews of SIU ships ignored him and piled off. begin moving, a good number of hitting Antwerp can help their I reached the ship too late to Stuck together as one man in the Hilton and the Cornelia out them will be returned to service. settle the beef but the Agent in the face of "Red Lead's" hardlay-up. Two other clean ships for the Philadelphia has been contacted timing views and methods. As a Some of the ships that hit LOOK AT THAT OVER­ Patrolmen to laud were the and asked to square the Skipper. TIME SROWIHS!!! result _we got all the beefs port, and did not go into lay-up Janeway, Smith and Johnson; We have also contacted the com­ settled aboard ship the SIU way. were the DeSoto, Topa Topa and and the Joliet Victory, Robin pany to have the men's wages When you get a crew that has ^ Beauregard, all Waterman vesLine. Both ships had heads up sent liere. had eight months with "Red sels. There were others but crews and the ships l eflected the Outside of this, we have been men. A clean competency of enjoying an American Circus. ship is a sure sign of an efficient Tiic boys have been attending crew. the nightly shows and, from all The Pather, Isthmian, came in reports, are enjojung themselves with the usual Isthmian beef. like a bunch of kids. The Mates and Skipper had been By KEITH ALSOP out on deck chipping and paint­ ing like eager beavers. The ship GALVESTON — Shipping on We paid off the Edward Mark- had been gone six months, which brother members if they drop the Texas coast is quite fair,ham. South Atlantic, and the made a neat bundle of overtime by and pass along a few smokes, these days for bookmen, but-if James P. Harris, a Sheppard in dispute. The ship was not LOGs or the latest shatter from is very poor for permits — so'Line vessel, and both ships sign- under the new SIU agreement, the States. They'll be in- Ant­ HOUSTON — Shipping through don't come around if you don't ed right on again, but Patrolmen Goffin and Shuler werp until June, so drop in on this port soared to 34,143,777 have a book. The only difficulty was on the straightened out the muddle and them. tons in 1937, the record for the The biggest thing to happen Harris vthich the SUP represen- collected overtime on almost I'll close this week's sound-off port's history, officials of the down here has been • negotiation tative here handled. It concern­ every beef. with a few words to tankermen: Houston Navigation District an­ of a new contract between the ed weekend pay and was settled When taking a job aboard a nounced after a preliminary ,sur'Galveston & Houston Towing this way: Any man signing on MEAL TICKET tanker, it is a good idea to grab vey. Company and the Marine Allied was back-dated to cover the The Pather's Skipper thought The value of the commodities your gear and climb on a horse. .Workers, our SIU affiliate. We weekend but the men who paid he could write his own ticket, handled was $1,087,095,450 and^ A lot of tankers call for crews' Won a solid wage increase for off lost Saturday, Sunday, Mon­ but in this case it was the com­ both tonnage and value is ex­ the approximately 250 men on day and Tuesday that week. while waiting in the stream, and pany's checkbook he was sign­ pected to be greater for 1943. these tugs. the're are but a few hours to get Not much going on in the la­ ing. Houston is the gateway We had one unorganized tank­ bor field in this area, at least through which large quantities The Fairisle, Waterman, which aboard. er which we contacted very suc­ nothing of interest to" the SIU. came off second best in a tangle Unlike cargo ships these babies of food, drugs and other prod­ cessfully. Some day we'll t;ell you We have a few men on the with a reef near Antwerp, has pull out without much ceremony, ucts will be shipped to Vene­ more about it. * beach, whom a lot of members The ships coming in have ac- know , pretty well: Duke Him- been resting for the past few so if you've taken a tanker job zuela, through the Venezuela Basic Economy Corporation. Re­ months ir a shipyard there tef' ry generously in the UFE mler, J. Kerrigan, J. Daleman, awaiting band-aids. Part of the make fast tracks to the ship with turn shipments from Venezuela beef hr Wall Street. All dona­ tions have been sent to New D. Lacey, L. Born, H. Johhson crew is still with the ship. To your gear and be all set to'are expected to swell the trade , 'further. over there a little leave, and A. Rahn. make •York.. . Oil Overtime San Juan Activity Takes Spurt With Shipping, Shore Gang Jobs N,Y, Shipping Untertain; Boost Is Sxpetted Galveston Has Jobs For Bookmen, But Permitmen Find No Haven Houston Shipping Made Record In '47 ••'im • rvl ' il "4 �Page Six THE SEAFARERS Frisco Shipping Slows, But Rise Is Expected LOG Friday, April 23, 1948 Shipping is On The Hungry Side In Philadelphia FROM COAST TO COAST By STEVE CARDULLO By L. GARDNER SAN FRANCISCO — Shipping PHILADELPHIA—It is either has taken it on the slow .bell for feast or famine in the Port of the past week, but indications Philadelphia. The week before are that it is going to pick up. The SS Marion, first of General last we had. four payoffs, and Petroleum's three new tankers, is this week nary a ship. Our onlygoing to crew up this week. consolation was the many ships They are going to run from in transit. here to the East coast and then to Europe. Some of the men from these :v' There was a beef aboard the ships paid us a visit in our new SS Meadows when she pulled in quarters and all voiced their ap­ here, because the crew heard proval. Now that the furniture that the Skipper and the Engi­ all neer were going to bring their When Ihe crew of the SS Maiden Victory hit San Francisco the first thing they heard is installed and the fixtures wives aboard for the- trip while ready for use, the. place shapes about was the UFE strike in New York. They responded in the traditional SIU way by donat­ they make the shuttle runs be­ up as one of the finest of SIU ing their "draw" to the strikers. Above, Steve Cardullo, A&G West Coast Representative, Halls. tween Europe and Africa. But receives the gift for forwarding to New York while the Maiden Victory crew looks on. i, the deal fell through when the Each and every Seafarer enter­ crew heard about it. ing the Hall constitutes an in­ Bill Kierulf, who was on a specting committee of one, and ship across the bay, made a spe­ we invite comment from all. If cial trip to the Frisco A&G Of­ it can be n^de better, let us fice to donate five bucks to the By CAL TANNER ing around' the ship shooting out port has not yet felt any change hear about it. LOG. George Sykes just came MOBILE-Shipping in the port shooting holes in the although we anticipate a grad- | In spite of the slow shipping in out-of the hospital and is looking ventilators. ual pick-up. ^ this port, there still seems to be for a ship. of Mobile for the last week has We had to prefer charges On the organizing stage, the a dearth of rated men around G. Metting is still around wait­ been fair with nearly 100 book. , . , , rrn permits .-u:„ of the Agent of the Marine Allied Wor- here. With things looking ing for a special ship to South men and, nearly 70 ship- agamst ® j three T-. members , . Stewards Department and re- kers reports progress in a few brighter for the next weeks, this America. ped. We had six payoffs and four the Captain to the MM&P. more towboat outfits around Mo- shortage isn't too good. Maybe END BLIND DATES beefs settled. bile. No unorganized ships, other we'll have occasion to buzz Max Byers who was one of sign-ons. The payoffs were the The Puritan and Morning than the unorganii unorganized towboats, other Halls for men. r-mucu ai u the uie ivioin.nB the crew fiown from this coast Morning Light, F^irland, Frank- , ."'"f payoffs, no are hitting Mobile these days, to Yokahama to bring back one ;lin K. Lane and Francis G. SPRING ARRIVES of the tankers our Russian "cous­ Newland of the Waterman com- trouble at all. Tbe Delegates hut some of the boys are getting 'aboard the tankers in Lake ins had under lend-lease, writes: pany, plus the Capstan Knot and were on the ball. Spring has finally hit this fair I On all payoffs the crews were Charles. "Had a nice plane trip over. Puritan, both Alcoa. city. The boys are out soaking What a mess the ship was in The men who try for the tank- up the sunshine. Everyone seems Sign-ons for the week were generous in their donations to the when we boarded her! Plenty of the Fairland, Iberville and Morn- Financial Employes' strike in ers take along the Organizers starved for a few warming rays bed bugs, roaches and filth; no ing Light for Waterman and the York. So far about $550 has Handbook and other material to from good Old Sol. keep them hep to the game. ,,,. , , forthcoming. soap, and nothing to eat aboard. Capstan Knot for Alcoa. f:-, We've been eating aboard a Lib­ The sign-ons were accomplish-', ^he entire membership here When they-go aboard they're ^ • hanging around the Hall showing a keen interest in the ready for anything. erty tied up here in the yard. ed with the minimum of trouble, strike and its progress. There are some oldtimers Z "In the two weeks we've been there being only a few minor rearound whom some of you will Pastures. We still have LIKE MARSHALL PLAN here we couldn't get any linen ^ pairs to be made. Some of the the boys around. Big. Another thing holding the in­ be glad to hear about. Among « or soap from the Army. As far. payoffs were" another story, them: J. Prescott, E. A. Patter-• Eagle-eye, Johnnie terest of the membership is the as getting supplies we have a The Fairland, Captain Ryan, the Philly better chance of puUing Mac- paid off in Gulfport free of ma- April 9 issue of the LOG which son, W. Young, G. J. H. Jones, Arthur's teeth. We are going to jor beefs. However, she had left reports that 50 percent of the A. J. Langevin, E. Hannon, J. homesteaders. That's the tale from Philly for ge't 30 days' stores and head for four men on the West Coast Marshall Plan cargoes will go C. Thompson, W. Fahn and A. this week. the Persian Gulf and then to the when she came around and the in American ships. However, this Glassner. States—if the ship holds to- Wipers on her had to be jacked gether that long, I up by the Patrolman for not |r-' • "This is the last time I'll ever doing sanitary work. llmi-' I'-.The Capstan Knot came in all take a 'blind date' like this fouled up. We pulled off the again." The Machinist's strike is gain­ whole crew and warned the boys ing momentum every day with that any further performing more and more shops going out. would be dealt with more sevThe SIU Guards, who are located MOBILE — The SS Francis G. galley and took a shot at the showing partiality to officers, in the same building with us, y'lP(>Ee! WHOOPEE Newland, a Waterman scow, lights oVer the range. And on violating the contract and not have just started a new organiz­ AAlP HI-Ho MlZZEA)came into port this week loaded various occasions he shot holes doing their duties plus half a MAST II ing drive which should bring with a full cargo of beefs. She through the ventilators so that dozen other minor violations and in plenty of new members. certainly was a good candidate the men down below would get what not. The Guards' course, which for the "most horrible example" full appreciation of the noise of they hold in "the little red In fact, the entire crew was award. his six-shooters. schoolhouse" won the approval nothing to brag about, since the It seems that we had a few There was quite a bit of foul­ ones not guilty of performing of the membership. cowboys aboard her, and the ing up all around and three per­ should have made a full report Captain led the parade. mits were picked up for stooging, and preferred charges against the He made a fast gallop past the brown-nosing, playing topside. guilty. Two Crews Foul-Up Foir Week In Mobile m'' 0' |S [m: •r Truman Requests Additional Funds To Aid Shipbuilding WASHINGTON—To bring the Maritime Commission funds for a shipbuilding program to over $100 million. President Truman, this week, asked Congress to vote 65 million dollars in addi­ tion to the 40 million dollars al­ ready requested. The money, if provided, for the most part would go for the con­ struction of large and fast cargo and passenger vessels. Accoi:ding to a Washington official, the boost is necessary to "bring the maritime shipbuilding program into balance with the general plan for national preparedness." In the breakdown of funds is a provision for 9 million dollars to finance the return of 86 ves­ sels lend-leased to Russia erely. That crew just wasn't up to snuff. UP AND DOWN « The Franklin K, Lane, out nine months, had a few beefs, the most important of which concerned an FWT who had been upped to Oiler then demoted to Wiper. This man had more than 300 hours of disputed overtime. When the Patrolman started the fight to get the money for him, the company flashed a letter signed by the man himself in which he admitted neglect of his duties as an Oiler and re­ quested demotion to Wiper. Naturally, the Patrolman couldn't do much about the beef. The Francis G. Newland was badly foul ^ up. The Skipper and some of the crew, cowboys ap­ parently, got in the habit of go- C&H Tiyboatnufn Wm lacrease GALVESTON—Wage increases for the approximately 250 Marine Allied Workers members on the tugboats of the Galveston & Houston .Towing Company vary from $17.78 a month for unlicensed personnel to $30.80 a month for Masters, according to the new contract signed last week. Negotiations had been in progress for some time between the company and the up-and-coming SIU affiliate in the Gulf area. The Union was represented in the wage puleys by a rank-and-file committee. * The G&H company operates tugs in the Texas ports of Galveston. Houston and Corpus Christi. Listed in the table below are the ojd wages, the increases and the new wages for all ratings: Old Rate Master .$385.00 Chief Engineer 374.00 Ass't Engineer 335.50 Mate 335.50 Cook 238.70 Unlicensed Man . .......... 222.30 Increase $30.80 29.82 26.84 26JI4 19.07 17.78 New Rate $415.80 403.82 362.34 362.34 257.77 238.98 What seemed to have been the main cause of this un-shipshape , situation was that the crew was picked up in Canada and on the West Coast, only two or three of them actually being SUP mem­ bers. Therefore, there were just ; a handful who knew the score, but we managed to clear things up SIU style when she hit port. We contacted the MM&P and action was taken against the Captain. In this connection, the Coast Guard brass hats should take no­ tice that we do not need a police force to prosecute seamen. We are capable of handling performers our own way which ! is, I'm certain, much more effec­ tive and educational than any , punishment the brass caii hand out. , Morrison ' �f^aayi TWi8^ ri3r« StAFAnBns LOC PageSev^ The SIU Contracted Companies: Moran To better acquaint the SIU membership with the ships they sail and the SIU contracted companies behind them, a series of short articles on these companies and their ships is being run in the LOG. Some of the companies have long and interesting records in American maritime history—some of that history was made with SIU crews aboard the ships. Like coffee suggests doughnuts,*: ing some 60 odd such companies, tugs bring to mind Moran. In each of them competing for the all ports of the United States privilege of berthing a ship. and Europe tugs of the Moran Sometimes—and this pertains Towing and Transportation Com­ to the harbor tugs only—the tugs pany have handled jobs varying racing to the ships would engage from routine barge towing to the in verbal warfare soon aug­ moving of battleships, giant mented Avith pots, pans, coal dredges and drydocks. and whatever gear was handy. The history of the Moran Com­ The operators liked the crews' pany, since its organization in spirit, but soon found it a big 1860, is a fascinating one which expense to re-equip their tugs has been the subject of articles after a few of such encounters. in several magazines, among In New Yoric Harbor the Mor­ them Fortune and the New an Company, like the others, Yorker. Eugene Moran, son of has its offices on the southern the founder and present presi­ tip of Manhattan Island. High up dent of the company, was the in a waterfront building the subject of a lengthy profile in ships still miles at sea can be the New Yorker magazine — a seen. sure sign of having arrived. A LA JOHN SILVER Interesting as the company's Here, before the days of the history is, its most colorful as­ ship-to-shore radio, the dispat­ pects can only be touched upon cher would sit with a long glass slightly. The purpose here is to and scan the harbor mouth for give the history of the company, incoming ships. but Moran is an unusual case as "When a vessel was sighted he far as the SIU is concerned. grabbed his megaphone and HAVE V-4 TUGS shouted the incoming vessel's The company operates 42 tugs position down to the men wait­ but only 7 of them are con­ ing on the pier. In but a few tracted to the SIU. It breaks moments the tug was out and down .'like this; 17 harbor tugs awaj' in the chase for big game. and 18 ocean towing and "coastA dispatcher., had to be a man with a steel eye as well: as leather lungs. His lungs got a rest in later days when signals were flashed to the crews by the use of colored lights. Now they use a microphone with a loud­ speaker outlet on the docks. The long glass is still in the dispatcher's office but the radio has made its constant use obso­ lete. With a set-up like this, natur­ ally the company's system of operating is different from most. The crews of the vessels must always be on standby. Usually they put in a regular eight-hour day and knock off like any shoreside worker. How­ ever, if a long job comes up they will sometimes be out for A block red "M" on a black several days. stack identifies Moran owned All this is peculiar only to the or operated vessels. harbor tugmen: the members of the ILA. The story of the SIU wise, tugs, all contracted to the men is of a much more recent Marine Division, International vintage and has none of the Longshoremen's Association. The swashbuckling, hell-bent-for-leaseven SIU tugs are V-4 Maritime ther history of the harbor craft. Commission-built deep sea ves­ The SIU first entered the pic­ ture" when a contract covering sels. These are the babies who make the 46 Maritime Commission t^e long towing jobs across the owned tugs was signed on Feb­ oceans and work in the far off ruary 1, 1944. At no time has the company owned its own deep harbors of the world. -During the war the company sea tugs, but has only operated operated 47 of these V-4 tugs them for the government. None but has since turned all back to of the seven tugs still in use is the MC except the Farallon, owned by the company. POWERFUL UNITS Montauk Point, Moose Peak, Pigeon Point, Point Cabrillo, ...These V-4 tugs are 195 feet Trinidad Head and Watch Hill. long, have two 2250 horsepower The last mentioned is working engines and cruise at 13 knots. in the Gulf area, the' other six They carry a crew of 40 men operate out of the East Coast and can stay at sea for 75 daj's. Inasmuch as the SIU's con­ ports. To go back a little into the tractual relationship came about company's past. Fortune Maga­ during the war, most of the in­ zine relates that the Moran teresting events aboard these Dynasty, as it calls it, was found­ tugs are quite recent. ed by an upstate New York One of the tugs, the Pigeon barge canal operator named Point, was part of one of the Mike Moran who, in 1860, set toughest assignments ever given himself up as a towboat opera­ a tug. It towed the dismantled battleship Oregon from Kalema, tor in New York City. Washington, to Eniwetok in 29 The company entered into -the days. intense competition of harbor towing and gained a foothold. In spite of the difficulty of This was not an easy thing to maneuvering the big battle wagon do in' ah industry already -hav- tacross the - Pacific the job -was /•iM ' -'J The Watch Hill as it left Tampa, Florida, with a giant tin dredge in tow. Destination was Bandka Island, Netherlands East Indies, just 13,000 miles away. 1 done without a single incident, One even gained credit for sinking a sub. The Eugene Mor­ an, enroute to the States from Panama, was attacked by a sub. Instead of trying to run, the tug turned hard and bore down on the sub. It missed in its ram­ ming attempt but the Naval gun­ crew got in a shot sending the sub to the bottom. Later the Eugene Moran spent most of the war in Alaskan wa­ ters toAving naval craft and pull­ ing ships off the rocks. The Watch Hill undertook the longest towing job in the history of American seagoing tugs when, in March, 1947, it towed a mamoth tin dredge 13,000 miles from Tampa, Florida, to Bandka Is­ land, Netherlands East Indies, (see cut) How long the seven remaining tugs will be in the service of the company is not certain, but as long as they're operated by Mo­ ran Seafarers will be aboard The Trinidad Head, one of the seven remaining V-4 tugs whether it's a boneyard run or still being operated by Moran, rests alongside a dock in a rescue mission in a blinding gale far at sea. ^ Norfolk; A good part of the Trinidad Head^s crew hit the deck and stand in the sunshine for their picture. Reports from the seagoing tug have it ^ the food on these ships is plentiful and palatable. Maybe that fxplains why these vessels have a large percentage of homesteaders. �TBE SEAFARERS Page Eight LOG TMmf. April 23. 1948 MINUTES AND NEWS Southstar Hits Shoal Off Coast Of Holland; 3 Tugs Turn Her Loose i' It took three Dutch tugs, a Dutch diver and 36 hours of work in port to set the SS Southstar right when she ran aground between Rotterdam and Bremen one night late in March. 'J- She plowed into the shoal when the Chief Mate mistook a lightship for a buoy and steered accordingly. However, according to a crewmember, the Mate couldn't Lensnen Wanted! BEST STORY OF MONTH Aboard practically every SIU ship there's a Seafarer with a camera. They take some pretty good pictures, too. The photos—and stories —ought to be sent to the LOG/ for publication. How about it. brothers. And send along identification — names make news, you know. We'll return pictures, if you wish. The addess is SEAFARERS LOG, 51 Beaver St.. New York 4. K. Y. Maybe you can do it right now. eh? be blamed too much since thet signal flashes of the light ship and the buoy were almost iden­ tical. MIDNIGHT The Southstar, a South Atlantic vessel chartered to IsbrandtWhen the SS Anna Dickinson, a Waterman ship, sen, went aground at approx­ imately midnight on a Friday. came into Norfolk recently, crewmembers P. A. Leonard On Saturday several fruitless and B. C. Jordan were able to write that the trip to Ger­ hours were spent trying to back many and back had been a pretty* her off with the engines thrown sweet one. l^feins and schnapps left. The Prize-winning Seafarer Don Brown full, astern before the Skipper GIs haven't got all of every­ There wasn't a single beef, thing yet. sent for the tugs. The tugs arrived and with all they said, and attributed this "The schnapps may be made three of them putting^,on pres­ I happy fact to the fine spirit of of potato peelings and water, sure the Southstar was hauled cooperation of the entire crew but so what! It'll still knock the off the shoal at midnight Satur­ I including the guys topside. In top of your head off. day, 24 hotirs after going recognition of this good situa­ aground. However, the trouble tion, the crew gave Captain J. LOAD. UNLOAD jR. Rhodes a vote of thanks. was far from over. The towing cable of one of the Another vote of thanks, a very "We puUed into Norfolk to­ Seafarer Don Brown has been announced the win­ tugs wrapped itself around the heartfelt one, went to the Stew­ day for bunkers and stores, also Southstar's screw when it was ards Department. Leonard and to pay off a couple of the sick, ner of a cash award in the Lookout Magazine's "Best story of the Month contest for* —— let go and things were really Jordan said the ship got "splen­ lame and lazy. in Brown's opinion. People in "Tomorrow we should be on his amusing yarn about a parrot did food" and that the eating fouled up. those two cities, he says, are our way back to Germany with That's when the call went out couldn't have been better. aboard the SS Casa Grande. another load of Cuban sugar. more friendly and possess a for a diver. Brown's story was published in broader and more modern view GOOD WOipS "We wish to take this oppor­ NICE TOWN the February issue of the mag­ of life. The greatest scenic de­ The diver spent a full day try­ In addition to praising Cap­ tunity to say that if all of the ing to cut the line with a blow­ tain Rhodes, whom they describ- licensed and unlicensed person­ azine under the title, "Ahoy! lights are to be foimd in Alqska, torch and accomplished exactly j ed as "one heluva swell guy," nel were to cooperate with each Parrot Adrift." It appeared orig­ the writing Seafarer claims. nothing. Trouble was that the Leonard and Jordan had a good other as we have done this trip inally in the Dec. 5, 1947 issue Landlubbers who cling to the current was running much too word for the Mates and Engin­ each and every trip" would be of the SEAFARERS LOG as, traditional belief that sailors bigger, better and a real good eers. swiftly for him to work. "All About a Slick Bird and have a girl in every port will be and true SIU trip. disappointed by Don's romantic The only alternative was to Even in Germany everybody tow the Southstar into the little had a good time, but let Leonard "Until our return we say Bon How He Found Cuba." revelations. He bluntly admits Voyage." In making the award—a $10 he doe.sn't. But he tried, he Dutch port of Delfzijl close to and Jordan tell about it. the northern trip of the Nether "There are still plenty of frau- Bon Voyage youi'selves. check — Majorie Dent Candee, hastens to add. It's that he's lands. It took a day and a half editor of the magazine, said "that missed a few ports. of hard work to free the cable. FINAL RITES FOR SEAFARER Brown's story "is most amusing RICKSHAW LOVER Delfzijl turned out to be a and i know our readers will en­ picturesque town and the friendly For shoresided transportation. joy it." people waved a cheery goodbye Seafarer Brown will take the Since he first began writing six rickshaw every time. He gets a when the Southstar finally de­ months ago. Brown has been a big bang out of riding them— ' parted. frequent contributor of prose and especially at three o'clock in the • After that, the trip was un­ poetry to the LOG. eventful so far the crew was morning, which probably ex-, concerned. The Southstar, which plains his receptiveness to the KANSAS-BORN had called at Antwerp before opposite sex. touching at Rotterdam, made The Kansas-Born Seafarer, During World War II, the Bremen easily and returned to who is 26 years old, has been go- young Seafarer took part in one , New York and Savannah to go going to sea since 1942, when he of the big shows. He was in the back into the South Atlantic joined the Sailors Union of the invasion of Okinawa aboard the fleet. Pacific in Seattle. He now makes SS Aberdeen Victory, an am­ However, the discharging of his home in Denver, Colorado, munition ship. When Japanese the cargo in Bremen was held where his mother is the owner suicide divers were busting out up for a week. When the and manager of the Stenolype all over the Pacific skies, Don Dutch tug company tried to Business College. saw enough to make him appre­ claim the cargo as salvage. The Unassuming and a little on the ciate the peaceful way of life. beef got squared away finally shy side. Brown speaks sparingly Of all the ships he sailed on, and the Dutchmen had to be of his literary ambitions. He Don prefers the C-ls. For looks content with whatever the agent does confess, however, that he's and speed, he find them tops. paid for the towing job. working on a book of essays and poems, which he would like to And as a Bosun and AB, he-says have published in the near -fu­ they are the easiest type to ture. handle. The slop chest is your cor­ Seafarer Claude Douglas, killed in a 50-foot fall in a Don likes seafaring because Despite his constant hankering ner store while you are ai drydock at Schiedam, Netherlands, near Rotterdam, is laid people and places hold great in­ for distant points, Brown hopes sea. You can't take your to rest in a Schiedam cemetery. At the right are members of terest for him. In his traveling trade someplace else if the the crew of the SS Gateway City on which Douglas sailed of the six continents, he has ob­ to settle ^own some day in •lop chest doesn't have what BR. An account of Douglas' death appeared in the LOG of served carefuUy living habits Long Beach, Calif., where he you need. April 2. The pictiure was sent in by G. M. Cain, Deck and cuator.-3. Paris and Mel­ lived for a few years as ,a Delegate of the Gateway City. bourne rate- the top of. the list. youngster. Cooperation Of AU Hands Made Dickinson Happy Ship Seaman's Yarn Wins Cash Prize In Magazine Contest ATTENTION! J. • i'.' • - llyj_ �.. f'riday. April 23, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine I Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings A. M. HULBERT, April 4Chairman Roy R. Kerr: Secrelary Breaux. All departments in perfect order except for Deck which had 31 hours disputed time. Passed motion not pay off until all beefs settled and articles broken. Repair list drawn up and approved for submission to Captain, Chief Mate and Chief Engineer. Minute of silence for Brot.her.s lost at sea. s. DEL C A M P O, April 10— Chairman L. Cauble; Secretary W. B. Kavitt. Special meeting called by Ship's Delegate to consider Chief Cook's beef which was settled satisfactorily, beef about OS who refused his wheel trick and Bosun's order to go aloft. OS was told the score and given a chance to straighten him­ self out. Voted that any man with proper time for higher rat­ ing be compelled to accept it. Minute of silence for Brothers lost ,at sea. Business: Motion carried to go on record condemning the past crew for leaving the ship in a dirty, filthy condition. Educa­ tion: Delegates for each depart­ ment to educate the new men aboard in Union ways. Good and Welfare: Recommended that each department take turns in keeping the recreation and laun­ dry rooms clean. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. FAIRPORi MarJh 14—Chair­ man Bill Yelman: Secretary John Reed. Delegates reported on disputed overtime. New Business: Motion by Brother Martinez to accept Tom Garofalo into the SIU. Point was raised of rotten food brought aboard the ship in New York. Motion made and carried to let next delegates know of the food condition and see that at least four months' supply of food is aboard. Good and Welfare: Sug­ gestion by Joe Nesta to s'trip all bunks and lockers before leaving ship after payoff. laundry put in use as soon as possible. Beef and discussion about unlicensed personnel going on boat deck. Vote taken and overwhelming majority in favor of going on the deck. Beef and discussion about decks in foc'sles being painted on own time. Set­ tlement: Crew may paint decks in their own foc'sles if they so wish but must not exclude any­ one from making overtime. 4-4 4. STEEL DESIGNER. Feb, 22— Chairman Nagels: Secretary Szymanski. Rules drawn up for use of ship's washing machine. New Business: Deck Department Delegate F. W. While reported Chief Mate snooping around watching men after they have been assigned to a job, doing their woi'k and generally inter­ fering. Motion carried to have a bookcase made for crew's messroom. Good and Welfare: Suggestion that keys be made for all foc'sle doors. Motion by Brother White to request one more man for Stewards Depart­ ment. ^YOUR R€eCfRV.:: BOOflP VOtl/MES ^T«E SEAFARERS UO6VCOVER|N0THE ISSUES BETWEEAI sJULy/U«>t>ECEM8ER, 194-7, ARE NOW AVAILABLE TO THE SIU MEMBERSHIP ATTHE COST PRICE AT HEADQUARTERS BAscAseRbciNv 4TH FLOOR • 51 BEAVER ST. N.YC. CUT and RUN By HANK The hard-fisted militancy and voluntary donations of money by the SIU-SUP membership in New York, from all ports and from crews aboard the ships was really something. It sure hit. 4. 4. 4. the Wall Street millionaires hard—they who have so cheaply SEATRAIN HAVANA, Feb. 18 prolonged the UFE strike—and gave them their biggest headache —Chairman Fred Shaia; Secre­ since the days they first started counting their profits and cheating tly S. E. Miller. Deck Delegate their underpaid and insecure employees. With such SIU-SUP Faustino Pedraza reported on de­ militancy displayed in helping out honest unions with legitimate layed sailing overtime which is beefs, our seafaring unions face the dangerous future with ship­ being disputed. Engine Delegate shape confidence and ever-ready strength—especially if it ever Jose Cruro reported 60 hours of comes to fighting our own battle to safeguard our unions and disputed overtime. Winston all the precious things which were, won the hard way. & a> 1 Vickers. Stewards Delegate, re­ 4 4-4 NOONDAY. April 17 — Chair­ ported no beefs. New Business: Brother E. R. Smith, who has artistic talent, put out some man A. F. Smith; Secretary R. Motion carried not to pay off un­ good art work for some of those UFE strike bulletins... Cantor. Deck reported four dis­ less a Patrolman is present. Re­ Brother Frank Schutz and his mustache sailed last week tor puted hours, Stewards reported quest that Patrolman bring European ports... Brother Bill Todd was in town a tew weeks three. Engine Delegate reported aboard copies of the new agree­ ago...Little Jimmy Crescitelli. the cook with a sense of beef with Jr. 3rd Eng'r. Power ment. Good and Welfare: Re­ humor, just sailed into town with his mustache from a trip said Jr. 3rd threatened him with quest that keys be provided for on the Stephen Leacock and the ports of Italy. Jimmy shared knife. Voted to refer matter to all foc'sle doors. One minute in cooking up a banquet meal tor U.S. Ambassador Dunn and Patrolman. Repair list drawn up of silence for Brothers lost at 4. 4^ 4many ItaJian government officials happy to see American ships and approved. Motion by DunZACHARY TAYLOR, Feb. 24 sea. bringing food to Italy's people. lop for clarification of West —Chairman George L. Midgetl: 4 t 4 4. 4 4. Coast rules. Minute of silence ALEXANDER G. BELL. Jan. Secretary Frank Aubussen. H. Little Charlie Stevens, the oldtimer, just finished a ninefor Brothers lost at sea. Sanderlin. Deck Delegate, i-e- 26 — Chairman C. Coates; Secre­ month trip hitting Far Eastern ports as Chief Steward. Good luck 4* 4* J" ported all good in Deck; Ray­ tary James Matthews. Delegates to your restaurant business uptown, Charlie... To Brother Bill DEL MUNDO — Chairman M. mond Scott. Engine Delegate, re­ reported no disputed overtime. G. Tipton of Missouri:—Your LOGS are on the way to you arid L. McCarty; Secretary A. J. ported everything smooth; Sam­ New Business: Recreation room you're on the weekly mailing list... Good and Welfare Dept.:— Pontiff. All Delegates reported uel Green, Stewards Department to- be cleaned by three depart­ Brothers, here's something to remember: Never allow the ship to smooth sailing. Bosun Clifton reported one beef in gaUey, ments alternating every week. be paid off without contacting an SIU Hall first and having a Treuil thanked Delegates for otherwise all smooth. New Busi­ Good and Welfare: Suggestions patrolman aboard. Do it the right way—the SIU way—if you helping make trip a good one. ness: Motion by R, Scott that that all hand.s cooperate in keep­ want big beefs settled and especially hard-earned disputed over­ Rutledge moved and Callahan any member causing unnecessary ing ship clean. One minute of time paid for. seconded motion that Steward disturbances aboai'd vessel in silence for Brothers lost at sea. 4 4 4 see that stores are sufficient. port be brought up on charges. 4< 4' 4> NEWS ITEM: The Economic Cooperating Administration McCarty moved with Valentine COLABEE. Feb. 25—Chairman Good and Welfare: Discussion re­ (the Marshall Plan) has lined up shipping space to send to seconding that Engine foc'sles be R. Griffith; Secretary Lilly. New , Italy $11,238,000 of urgently needed food and fuel. The big garding cooperation in galley. allotted watch and watch. Crew Business: Discussion on opera­ obstacle to getting the supplies to Italy is ships; an EGA spokes­ suggested that Delegate contact tion of Stewards Department. EVANGELIEN^E. Mar. 9— man said. Vessels are available but they must be spotted at SUP hall in New Orleans on ac­ Chairman McQueen; Secretary Motion by Griffith seconded by ports where the supplies can be loaded. tions of SUP man aboard. Min­ Guiberson. New Business: Mo­ Kristensan to have food in­ 4 4 4 ute of silence. tion by Brother Pilutis and car­ spected and water analyzed in The following oldtimers may still be in town: L. Kimbriel, ried that the Patrolman be asked Galveston. Good and Welfare: J. Antoniades, R. Encarnacion, T. W. Styron, J. Vilos, C. Mojica, to insist upon the immediate Ship reported to have sailed F. Basilio, J. McCullough, V. Gustafson, L. P. Hogan, Martin painting of living quarters, mess- short of cleaning Seer soap. One Farr, A. Marco, K. Balandis, J. Finigan, S. M. Magyar, J.. H. Hunt, room and messroom aUeyways minute of silence for Brothers J. A. Rogers, M. Salcedo, F. Mazet, W. Blakeley, J. Ferenc, S. ^ ^ ^ either by the crew or shoregang. lost at sea. Rivera, F. Bonefont, Francis Cornier, W. Renny, J. M. Cates, j:. EDWIN N. HURLEY. Feb. 11— Good and Welfai-e: Brother Briant, E. O'Brieh, E. Steele, M. Rubin, J, Prats and P. Perrotti. Chairman L. Freeman; Secretary Robinson suggested that the 4 4 4 J. HavliccK Delegates reported Messman put out fresh portions The weekly LOG will be traveling all through the nation on the number of books and per­ of butter for each meal. Sug­ free of cost to the following brothers: Vernon Ehrman of mits in their departments. Good gested that fresh lemonade be Maryland. Wade Smith of Florida. P. D. Vaughn of Louisiana. and Welfare: Suggestions were made in the tropics instead of Nicholas Arbiso of California. Cecil Futch of Florida, G. E.' Phillips of Mississippi. James Langley of Ohio. Robert Ray of rhade for keeping the ship in synthetic "battery acid." Repair 4. t 4> FRANKLIN K. LANE. Jan. 4— clean condition. First Assistant list made up and approved by Mississippi. Russel Lee of Ohio. M. Hammett of Mississippi. • Chairman Frederick Wilber; Sec­ Ernest Wilson of Michigan. James Roberts of Louisiana. William to be approached by the Engine crew. retary Vincent A. Lawsin. New Carney of Pennsylvania. Walter Wilson of Louisiana. Joseph Delegate L. F:?eeman to have 4> 4' 4* ALLEGHENY VICTORY. Mar. Business: Steward testified as to Marosek of Ohio. Joseph Giardina of New York. Richard Hayes lockers fixed and engine room of New York. George Anderson of Washington. John Rambo vents freed up. One minute of 7 — Chairman J. Kari: Secretary the incompetency of Chief Cook of Pennsylvania. Oscar Wrenn of North Carolina. William silence for Brothers lost at sea. B. SchesnoL Ship's Delegate F. demoted to Pantryman. Motion by Chester Webb that all beefs F. Smith contacted Captain re­ Davis of Louisiana. Forest Ware of Georgia. James Coyne of ft t Louisiana. Ralph Forgays of Michigan. Myron Kobetz of New RUSSELL A. ALGER, Jan. 20 garding poor drinking water. be reported to their respective York. Albert Schwartz of Texas. James Brown of South Caro­ —Chairman Frank Sullivan: Captain assured him tanks will delegates instead of to Captain. New One minute of silence for Bro­ lina. Francis Murray of Massachusetts. Thomas McGuire of Secretary Bill Brantley. Dele­ be cleaned in Honolulu. New York. William Vogel of Maryland. A. B. Bryan of Georgia. gates reports accepted. New Business; Motion carried to have thers lost at sea. " NOONDAY. Mar. 22 — Chair­ man C. Bush: Secretary R. Can­ tor. Departmental reports ac­ cepted. Bush elected Ship's Dele­ gate. Carried motion by A. Smith that crewmen sign 50-cent vouchers for key. Also voted to give donation to men hospi­ talized for tuberculosis. One nunute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. m A FEW COPIES OF PREVIOUS EDITIONS CAN ALSO BE HAD fORTHE SAME PRICE • r;i1 �:t i 1'^!.li i' Page Ten THE SEA FAR E tt S L O G Crew Charges Company Lax In Outbreak Of Smallpox SHIP'S PORTRAIT BY A SEAFARER Log'A-Rhythms Watches At Sea anchorage the ship was fumi­ gated, disinfected and all hands As of this date the crew of the vaccinated. i Jr ' SS Helen has several beefs. One Specifically, our beef is pre­ in particular we wish to explain I'ii fully. We trust the Union will sented herewith: 1. Some of the ship's officers il?, discuss the matter with the own­ refused to be vaccinated in New ers, A. H. Bull Lines. York. You are doubtless aware of the 2. The company was slipshod company requirement for com­ in the handling of the smallpox pulsory vaccination against patient by not isolating him im­ smallpox prior to signing on. mediately. However, on this ship one crew­ 3. The company is directly re­ man was. passed by the doctor sponsible for our quarantine by and permitted to sign on in not forcing its own rule. violation of this requirement. 4. It obviously was by good Oh March 21, when this ves­ luck more than by good man­ sel was 11 days at sea, the sea­ agement that an epidemic did man complained of illness to the not break out on the ship en­ purser. At this time, despite the dangering us further. man having a high fever and a GROSS NEGLECT John A. Bersen, Oiler, drew this sketch of the SS Knox severe body rash, he was not In summarizing, we feel that Victory while he was aboard the Waterman ship on the New segregated from the crew. He the entire situation was one of York to Bremen run. continued to eat and live with us. gross neglect on the part of the Tour days later, March 25, he company. We also feel that was finally isolated in the ship's those of us who had been vac­ hospital which, incidentally, is cinated should have been per­ used as the slopchest. mitted shore leave, otherwise the Two days later we put into 1 situation becomes ridiculous. Algiers for fuel and water. The We assume that unless looked A nation is only as strong as sick man was si^ed off ^^der | To the Editor: protest and hospitabxed ashore, the sum of its. resources and the Some company .officials^in the Upon our arriv^ Therefore, in view of the corn- maritime industry are inclined to strength of its family life. So, Greece, It was learned that a pany s negligence, we are en- believe that all unlicensed sea­ with the same reasoning, it is so wire had been forwarded inform­ titled to and we are claiming 15 with a union. The stronger our men are a bunch of irresponmembers are individually and ing the Skipper that the ill man hours overtime per day for every sibles and lush hounds who have collectively the more fearlessly had smallpox. ^ day that we were confined to the never put away a dollar against we can face future problems. SHIP INSPECTION vessel. the lean years. And they bank on The Greek authorities came We trust the matter will be this being so whenever they are HAVE REGRETS aboard to examine the entire settled and the payoff not de­ about to force us to strike on any Many oldtimers witli whom I crew and to determine if all had layed at our port of discharge. contract beef. have talked in past years have been recently vaccinated. If They are not wrong in many regretted their earlier squander­ Kenneth Marple such was foimd to be the case instances about men not having ing. To those who have not Ulysses S. Weems the ship was to be fumigated, money a few days after they been putting away for the rainy C. Green disinfected and everyone given Delegates. SS Helen have been on the beach. It is day, I ask, "How old do you ex­ shore leave. very sad indeed for a man to pect to be when you stop sail­ Such, however, was not the be possessed with the idea of ing and where will you live? case. It came to light that there SIU FISHERMAN living from day to day, without Brothers, old age creeps up on were further violations. As a ANXIOUS TO hopes or anything that he has us quickly and we all want to result the vessel was quaran­ CATCH THE LOG laid aside to take care of him grow old gracefully and in peace tined. We proceeded to a safe when the company croakers pro­ and comfort after fighting the anchorage, sea watches were To the Editor: nounce him unfit for sea duty. seven seas to wrest a living. broken, the vessel considered in It is shortsighted to throw Fellow shipmates of mine now port and logged accordingly. In home working at different jobs hardened money away at the When we're old and penniless and unfit for sea duty, no one are receiving the SEAFARERS bar, when you need clothes, a will care much and little atten­ home and something for the (7ERMAN SEAMEN'S LOG. tion will be paid to us if we I transferred my Union book. future. UNION ASKS have no money. No. 47763, over to the Atlantic IT'S EASY Remember that the next time FOR THE LOG Fishermans Union which' is af­ There are many firms almost you bond your elbow in a fool­ filiated with oUr Atlantic and To the Ediloti Gulf District. But I often won- within sight of every ship you ish drunken toast to someone In order to be informed about (jer how shipping's going, and pay off in an American port that who is getting along on your your Union—^your friends, your j'ye been thinking of shipping will be glad to open a savings generosity. account for you. There are other enemies—^I'm asking you to put out again next winter. Paul Parsons ways, too. You can buy checks, me on your mailing list. So if it's possible I'd really Your friends are our friends, appreciate your sending me a or postal saving certifiates. your enemies are oi^ enemies. LOG now and then As union members, we can as­ Sorry, We Sure Had sess ourselves, pay dues, nego­ Our Signals Mixed These mclude Joe Stalin ^ j tiate, saving and pinch union his stool pigeons on the water­ Norman Lepire funds to be prepared for a To the Editor: front and all the other guys New Bedford. Mass. strike, yet whenever it comes, in the WFTU (World Federation This is the third time I have (Ed. Note: The LOG now the union is always faced with written to you concerning the ; of Trade Unions). . I'm an officer—as you call it goes regularly to Brother Le­ a big problem 6f feeding and LOG. in the U.S.—in the District Coun­ pire.) housing those who have no I* would like to have it sept cil of the newly founded German money and have not personally to my home. I am a permitman Seamen's Union. We can't send Personal In LOG looked ahead. and my father is a locomotive any money for the subscription In the event of any future engineer. He gets several union to the LOG but we will pay for Brought Quick Reply strikes, I am sure yod and I papers but he thinks the LOG is it some day in a different way. To the Editor: do not want, to impose or ac­ best by far. You have many friends here as cept board, and room money, un­ We wish to thank the LOG less we have to. I am sure we I am sure he would appre­ you may expect. ciate it very much if you can You fellows are doing a good for printing our appeal to our will not have to if we put a put iis on the mailing list. job. Keep up your spirit—steady son. It was in the LOG but a few bucks away. Bill Tipton few days when we received a I have heard many beefs con­ as she-goes. Kansas City. Mo. And please send the LOG. to telegram from him saying he cerning wages and short pay­ (Ed. Note: This is the third the fellow who runs our union was all right. ments at payoff time, only to see in,Hamburg. His name is Hein- Again we wish to thank you most of it go down the drain in and last time the Tiptons will for your interest in locating sea­ splurging. We have to work have to~make such a request. rich Davidsen. men for worried families. hard for our own cabbage; why The LOG is highballing it to V Frank PietealiT .ihem in Kansas City.) not spend it wisely? Mr*. Charles E. Schemm Bremen. Germany To the Editor: . F&y. April k 1948 ' By L. B. BRYANT. JR. 1 .'il i Watches at sea Are a doggone pain; You hardly get to sleep 'Fore it's time to get up again. And than comes tho part I hats more than all. The fellow I'm to relieve Comes up to give a call. 'i Advises Thrift To Insure Peace, Security In Old Age He comes in blabbing Til it seems I'll go insane. And then, as he goes out. He repeats the same again. Watches at sea Don't seem to agree. I'll take the sleep. Cause confidentially —Watches at sea Don't agree with me. ml i 'Leven-Thirty By L. B. BRYANT. JR. 'Leven-thii'ty. 'leven-thirty. Is ringing in my ear. Whenever I'm awakened It's the first thing I hear. And then as I look up. What is there to see? Only a doggone Oiler In there calling me. It's a burden on my nerves. And is gradually getting me down; —To learn that it's "leven-thirty. When the Oiler comes around. 'Leven-thirty, 'leven-thirty. It seems the clock stops there— 'Cause it's all I ever hear And it's getting in my hair. Injured Seafarer Thanks Edward Hurley Shipmates For Donation To the Editor: I hereby thank 'the crew of the SS Edward N. Hurley very much for the donation that- was sent me here. I hope the best for all of them and good sailing. Arne Jensby Staten Island Hospital (Ed. Note: Brother Jensby had his leg - severely injured at sea last winter. The ship put into Bermuda to get him a doctor and later he was flown to New York. At the eiid of the voyage, the crew chipped in nearly a hundred dollars to see him through to recovery. He sailed Bosun on the Hurley.) % .yVl �Friday, April 23, 1948 THESEAFAREKS LOG Page Eleven The Skipper Didn't Know It Seafarer Pays A Visit To Hometown But He Was The Walking Man In Italy — Finds 'Molto' Hills, Kin To Ihe Editor: I Two other passengers and I ing the Purser understood to the-' To the Editor: ^ , got acquainted with the 4-8 450 odd Italians on the ship be- This IS not a sea story. i,**, T i xi. • T , .. • o! XI- MA s. I won t reveal their names sides myself. If I hadn't done It is commonly accepted in seafaring circles that most, sea axicx Last year, after paying off the I don't know what Icaptains are little bit eccentric. But an incident happened the,steel Designer, Isthmian, I was hardships for that. would have done with myself other day for which we can't blame the captain. We'll have to debating with myself on what to aboard a ship for the first time " hold responsible the man who has had half the country—on land , do with my millions. I finally other one has been as a bona fide passenger. and sea—going crazy. We mean Ralph Edwards and his "walking j decided on paying my hometown^" man" contest. L ^ ^ ^ ^ ganized, but he was getting wise We arrived in Naples on a visit. , to the NMU setup. August 5, 1947, from then on I On a recent night, a tanker, which shall be nameless in From what I remember of it, it started talking with my hands. order to save the skipper embarrassment, was on its regular run is situated in the Appennine hills UNION TALK to Texas from New York. After listening to the "walking man some place in Italy. My family After putting my baggage on One night as we were on deck, program" on the radio, the skipper became very eiccited, like and I left Italy, Sunny Italy that talking about the SIU and NMU a freight train, I boarded a pas- ; ao many others. He sat down and wrote a letter "to the program is, in 1937. At the time I was union structures (he knew more senger train headed for Pescara, -fiponsors, telling them Who he thought the walking man was. a mere young lad of nine years about the SIU than I did my­ and from there I took a bus to NO MAIL BOX of age. self), at the end of our little Popoli. There I started remem- : But after he wrote the letter, alas—where was he going to bering things I had long forgot- : I made preparations to sail on di.scussion he finally broke .down mail it? The ship would not hit a Texas port for four more days. ten. For example, I said before • the SS Marine Perch, an NMU and said, "Yeah, I'm just about He was so anxious he couldn't wait. that I remembered the town was scow, and when it comes to fed up with the NMU and it's What does he do? He jumps up and runs back to the galley, situated in the hills someplace. chow, I use the word "scow" Commies." returning with an empty, gal­ Well, I almost fell on my back ^ with emphasis. The cooks should Then we went back aft to his lon pickle jar, clamps it on, looking up, it took us (my rel- ' be back on the Bowery where foc'sle and there he proceeded stamps his letter, puts it in the atives met me at the bus station) they belong, selling hot dogs. to break out a bottle of fire jar and puts the lid on tightly. two hours to walk a distance of Aside from that, the trip was water, whereupon we proceeded He chuckled to himself. five kilometers (about three very uneventful, the Atlantic- to tell each other's stories. All night long he spaced the miles). I made most of the way " was like Lake Placid in summer­ Due to my knowledge of deck, constantly going to the on, all fours while my relatives time. Italian, I got myself a job makbridge to check the ship's posi­ were walking straight uphill like ' tion. Finally dawn arrived. We tru-blue dogpatchers. WORKING DOWN BELOW found ourselves about two miles From now on, when ever any- offshore from West Palm Beach, body calls me a mountain guinea, Florida. On the bridge was the I won't argue the point. skipper, his glasses glued to his The town, San Benedetto in eyes, the pickle jar beside him. Perillis was founded in the year Suddenly he lay down his 800 A.D. and I own one of the ^^1 glasses, patted the pickle jar and rushed into the wheelhouse, original buildings. That makes " where he gave a change of course to the helmsman. the town over 1200 years old, it's About four miles away could be seen a group of people beyond me why it hasn't fallen fishing in a small boat. No doubt they saw the ocean-going apart by this time. tanker change its course and begin bearing down on them. They KEPT BUSY apparently were getting worried as our ship drew nearer, espe­ cially since the skipper blew two short blasts on the ship's whistle Bj- this time I am busily and to attract their attention. ' happily greeting my relatives, As our tanker approached within calling distance, the skipper friends and my old school chums. • again changed course and ordered slow speed, then grabbing When I left the States, I left the megaphone and his pickle jar, he rushed to the rail like a with the idea that I had two or madman. In a voice loud enough to scare all the fish for miles three families of relatives in the away," he shouted: town, but when I got there they "Will you please mail this letter for me?" And he heaved* the kept popping up at the rate of jar mightily into the calm sea. one family per week, and I was WHY HURT HIS FEELINGS? there tor five months! At first I , Contrary to some allegations, not all Wipers take it easy. thought it was just a plot to get The fishing party obviously thought he was crazy but showed To prove it. Brother Luis Ramirez submitted this photo of at my cigarettes, but I found out signs of relief when they found out what it was all about. Any­ James Davies, sweating it out on the Topa Topa. way, they shouted'back a "yes" in chorus and got busy with the they were actuallj-^ relatives I knew little or nothing about. It task of fishing the jar from the sea. was just that my great grand­ As soon as the Captain saw they had picked up his precious father was an energetic man. letter, he nonchalantly strode back into the wheelhouse and gave Up until three years ago, San the helmsman the original course. He turned the telegraph to Benedetto in Perillis and Col- .. full speed ahead and gave three short blasts on the ship's whistle. lepietro, although they are about -; Ever since then our skipper has been walking around grin­ six miles apart, were one and the ning like the cat who swallowed a mouse. He really thinks he will to hang dirty, oily gear outside same town. The post office was , To the Editor: win the contest. This brief essay is for the your foc'sle. also in Collepietro, can you imThe crew swears he is getting balmier every day and the One last thing: A Messman is agine walking six miles to mail people in West Palm Beach had something unusual to talk about young but up-and-coming seafar­ just as much part of the crew as a letter? Thanks to the priest of ! that night. All in all, no harm was done, but it shows what a ing men of today. An injury to one is an injury a Fireman or an AB. San Benedetto, we now have our radio program can do to some people. ' C. Hughes to all. You have been dis­ own mayor and company. Now ,. Don Brown patched to a ship, Brother, and we have nothing to do with Col- ' (Ed. Note: Since this letter was written, the winner ,of the from now on it is up to you Wanamaker Crew, lepietro. , contest was announced. It wasn't the skipper.) and your shipmates. Because of his endless efforts, The first thing to remember is On Way To India, we now have our own post of­ that whether you are an old- Pine For LOG fice. This year, the 1200 year timer, a new member or a tripold church will be renovatftd and card man you have a common To the Editor; a new school building and city Just a few lines to let you hall will bo built, telephone and bond with fellow Seafarers. You are going aboard a ship know that all is well aboard the telegraph lines will b^put up. under contract to your Union. It John Wanamaker. She's making When I left they were already is up to you to protect that con­ her first trip with a full crew improving the road from town to tract and in doing so to protect of Seafarers and they're a swell the federal highway. In com­ bunch of fellows. both yourself and the SIU. parison, in the past eight years, Right now we're bound for the priest has done more for San A good Union man is a good seaman. He does his job well the Persian Gulf with India Benedetto than Mussolini did for and to the best of his ability, probably our next stopping off all Italy. and he never imposes on his place. We should be in Port This is one character Bing Said on Sunday, where I hope Crosby will envy, he has por­ shipmates. WANTS STORY ON BETWEEN HOUR CALLS One of the principal jobs of an to mail this letter. trayed such a chaiacter, but Don oldtimer is to acquaint new How about sending us a few Cesiro, the priest has lived it. To the Editor: This year Don Cesiro is due I feel that in calling jobs at any time other than on the members with the "ins and outs" LOGS to Basrah, Iraq? We'll be hour, the time of the call should be posted on the board. Last of all shipboard duties as well out about five months and there's for a i-est. His Holiness, Pope Saturday morning they called a number of jobs at 9:30 A.M. as educating them in the prin-1 nothing like a few LOGS to let Pius XII has gi-anted him a six ciples of unionism. [ a guy know what is . going on months vacation in this coimtry. while I was having breakfast. A good seaman is neat, clean • in the SIU and aboard our I am looking forward to seeing Robert L. Morgon and orderly. It takes only a ships. him and hear him say "By God, ANSWER:—The call mentioned by Brother Morgon was few minutes on each watch to We are all very anxious to how dirty this New York is, to an emergency call. These emergency calls arfe made necessary keep your gear and your foc'sle . learn the outcome of the Cities think I could much better vacawhen the original men sent to the ship pile off just before Service organizing campaign. We tion in Rome, clean Rome." I " in gopd shape. . sailing time. In these cases it is impossible to give advance The man assigned to clean hope that this outfit will soon hope his limited visit here will notice or to call the job on the hour, the job must be tilled immedmtsly. All regular assignments are called on the hour. your quarters is not your come into the fold as did Isth- be a pleasant and unforgetful valet. It's up to you to clean mian. one. It is only when emergencies arise that these between hour your seaboots and oilskins, and] Charlie Mazur Anthony J. D'Urbano calls are made. Go6d Union Men Make Best Seamen, Oldtimer Declares mi �T B E SE A E A R E RS Page Twelve Parrott Clarifies Position On Electrician's Duties 6ot A Story? Send It In! Ffiday, April 23, 1948 LO G Calls For Tightening Of Ranks On Union's Tenth Anniversary The minutes of a meeting held To the Editor: and phony "collusion" charges. Electricians, not of the Electri­ To ihe Editor: aboard an SIU ship recently con­ They tried to sabotage our gainscian's ability., to stooge for the I am writing this in answer We are now approaching our but we beat that in good old' tained a request which we would finks topside. to some of the letters that have like to see granted. However, we tenth anniversary. Who would SIU style. been published relating to an TEMPTATIONS ABOUND must rely upon the membership's have thought that, we would There are a lot of our broth­ item of mine in the LOG some grow to be .the leading labor ers who have never been in the I am riot inferring that this response to do so. weeks ago. I have not been union on the waterfront with The crew, under Good and but the few members and the organizing field. Here is the one able to get all the LOGS that would be the case in Brother were published but hope I have McCormick's case or that the Welfare, suggested that the SEA­ terrific odds against us at the place where a man learns to ap­ preciate the benefits of the SIU. Electricians would stooge if FARERS LOG devote two pages beginning. . gotten the ones that count. When the organizers call for In the first letter I read, moved topside, but I do know in the LOG to cheerful news, We were the first to pull a men, don't hesitate—get up and Brother Abe Rappaport seemed from experience that when you praise of men and crews and in­ strike for a war bonus and got get going and help bring all' to agree with me, but at the eat topside they fry to get you teresting experiences instead of what we were after. We beat maritime workers under the moans, groans and beefs. into conversation directed against same time he seemed to misin­ the WSA niedical program, the Well, we still want to hear WSA competency card program SIU banner. terpret some of the things I was the crew. Here is the way I feel about from Seafuers who have beefs and, after hostilities, the wage We are faced with the Tafttrying to get across. In my own Hartley Act, which is an awful mind I am not confused. I was the changes recommended by —they serve a good purpose— freeze of the WSB. We scuttled j setback to labor. It knocks out but as the crew mentioned not looking for information, but Brother McCormick; all of these bureaucratic at-' practically everything we have clarification. 1. That Electricions be directly cheerful news is just as inter­ tempts to hold back progress of gained. We, therefore, have to .1 was not asking for a private responsible to the Chief Engi­ esting and we'd like to print the maritime workers. watch our contracts and safe-' ^ room for the Electrician. I was neer. This is already pai*t of the lore of it. Then we came to the Isthmian guafd them closely to prevent Thai's where you come in. asking that he be given one agreement. Steamship Corporation—the one a" company from placing a law Something unusual is always big outfit that had never been suit against us. particular room and not be made 2. That only the Chief Electri­ to jump armmd the ship like a cian be allowed to handle main, .appening to seamen and crews under the banner of any Union. A couple of good suits would ' Mexican jumping bean. and auxiliary switchboards. By wherever, they drop the anchor, The SIU decided to send its or­ break us financially. It is up to In reference to the switch all means this should be in the rhat incident ashore in the las ganizers into the field to bring us to prevent this. If some of port gave the whole .gang a the company into line. Our men the characters in our ranks can­ board, there are remote control agreement. laugh. Ifll probably meter a had to sacrifice a lot to organize not be educated and Icept in ' switches on all appliances whioh 3. That meggar readings should guffaw or two in the LOG. eliminate the necessity of the line, there is only one thing left that outfit. be taken not monthly but every In the words of the big ad­ Sailing under below-union to do; Give them the gate before Engineer going to the switchthree months. This, too, would vertising outfits: Don't hide your wages, and having to contend they do any damage. beard to throw on a breaker. be a good thing. A meggar card I would like to ask Brother can be a life sa^er to the reliev­ light under a basket. with those everla.sting bucko We've fought against terrific Abe if he would know what an Skippers and company stiffs they odds before' and become the Just give us the details, picing Electrician as it; gives him Engineer was trying to tell him ures, too, if possible, and we'll call Mates, .wasn't exactly an Union we are today, let's make a case history on all motors and if something were to happen even better progress in the next ' easy task. do the rest. The address isv SEA­ their performance. when the Engineer was changing FARERS LOG, 51 Beaver St., We won the election just the ten years. 4. Yes, we should teach the New York 4, N. Y. over generators and the Elec­ D. D. Story same. Then we had the other Assistant all we can, but at the trician was not present. Del. Campo faction to contend with: the NMU same time they should make the I DON'T SAVVY . Assistant have at least three A FOrSLE VIEW OF THE TABLE-TOP Those remote control switches years in the engine luom. I I spoke of are there for the pur­ would much rather teach an old pose of stopping and staiting. bookman the trade than to teach The switchboard is the source of a tripcard man. Why should be­ supply, not a control panel. This ginners get good jobs with no experience. THE HEAVE •5. Gashound Electrician's should not be made to sail as Assistants but should be re­ moved from the ship. 6. Yes, the Electricians should get cargo time when the pumps are being worked on T-2 tank­ ers. In most cases they do but not always. This should be de­ fined in the agreement. 7. In answer to the suggestion is something the Engineers have that we have an electrians com­ a hard time understanding. mittee to do part of the negotiat­ The part about standby when ing when the contract is opened winches are being worked should again, I agree wholeheartedly'; read the same as the Deck En­ Why don't some of us get to­ gineer's agreement: "It should be gether in the New York Head­ the routine duty of the Electri­ quarters and draw up an agree­ cian to put current on and off ment that we think would be deck and to standby at all when agreeable to everyone and have the deck machinery is being it sent up and down the coast aboard the Joliet Victory. Table-top moun­ Almost matching a. photograph for the de­ used for any purpose." Electri­ for a vote by Engine Department tain at left majestically overlcchc ihe com­ tail revealed, this scene of a section of the cians should be called any time men . munity. In left foreground is Greek vessel Capetown, South Africa, harbor was sketched that the current is to be needed Oviep. WUey E. Parroit by Norman Maifie, SIU artist,, when he was on deck. TherS was another answer by Brothers Ben McCormick with whom I ^ust disagree with on one or two points. I don't thing To the Editor: Now you can readily under­ I knew a way to eliminate this Chips claimed the overtime, the BR should have to clean up To give you some idea of the stand why the master -dias noige entirely and he looked at nevertheless. the Electrician's room. Neither psychology of the Mates aboard everyone in the licensed depart­ me in wild-eyed amazement. Since that time, it has de­ do I think that the Electricians the SS Steel Architect, I will re­ ment bull-dozed. Not so with But when I told him to put it on veloped that "Clarence", in ad­ should eat topside. We are part late an interesting conversation the unlicensed crew members, the Iron Mike, that was blas- dition to his other accomplish­ dt the crew and ship from the with "Clarence Darrow," the hov/ever. phemy-rmutiny! The Iron Mike ments, is somewhat of an expert Hall as does everyone else. Chief Mate. When we clean the wheelhouse on this ship is just an ornament, cabinet maker. He has become Why should we try to divide very critical of Chips work. On Lincoln's birthday, a holi­ in the morning, the Mate on ALL-AROUND GUY ourselves on board ship. I have day, the Mate was crying be­ watch is afraid of his life that The Chief Mate had a dispute Probably, he is building up u always been able to make an cause he had to work when all we will disturb the Old Man. He with the Carpenter about over­ foundation of skids for Chips. agreement with the BR so as the rest of the department was asks us to itiove our buckets time, some of which was for the For his. information, it might to straighten out the old beef off. He said, "You fellows are gently. Mate working on Deck. The be said that Chips has been sail­ about who does the Electrician's always clamoring for overtime. Chief Mate said that the claim ing as a Carpenter for 10 years NOT THE CREW room. 1: have always found that You are today, but I have to A couple of gears in the steer­ was just and he would most and has a full book. The Mate the BR does a pretty good job. if work and I don't get overtime, ing mechanism don't seem to likely get it, but tried to in­ should encounter difficulties in given ten dollars by each Elec­ either." mesh properly and sometimes timidate him into putting in for discrediting him. trician at the end of the trip. I doubt very muc'n if there is He was asked if his union make a slight noise, which dis­ it by way of giving him some So far as our rating a seat agreement did not have overtime turbs the Old Man directly be­ fatherly advice. He told Chips a seamen in the deck department in the Saloon, as I see it that provisions for working on holi­ low. When this happens, the that he must tfiink of his future who can measure-up to "Clar­ would only put the Electricians days. He replied, "Oh yek. I Mate becomes frightened and because if he continued to put in ence's" standards of seamanship. in the middle, and in the SIU no could get overtime if I put in a pleads with the helmsman to try for such overtime he wouldn't be But, then, we cannot all be born . man rates more than any other claim for it and the union would and bring the wheel back softly able to make another trip-on this and raised in Bosun's chairs and : crewmember. When I wrote that back me up, but I would not even at the risk of going off the ship. Shipping, he said, was get­ reach the top, can we? B. Gwozdzik ting viery slow and Chips should letter I was thinking of the be allowed to make another trip coiuce. and 12 other crewmen. • , , agreement and the duties of the with feis comply." I toId.'the Mfide on watch that there'wc: /think of his future. Steel Architect's Iron Mike Just Ornament — So Is Mate • • ' ' ..'Wl �Friday, April 23, 1943 t HE SB APdRERS IN INDIA WITH CHEMIST MEN LO G Blasts Egyptian Interests Seeking U.S. Vessels; Sees Pledge Broken (Ed. Note: The following let­ ter was inspired by the re­ cent" announcement in the press that Egyptian finzmcier Ahmed Abboud Pasha had arrived in the U. S. to try to purchase ships for the Khedivial Mail Line. This line now operates iv/o Victorys under the Egyp­ tian flag. Pasha is an old Turk­ ish title.) To the Editor: Everybody was taking pictures of one kind or another. Here's Seafarer Lloyd, Deck Maintenance on Isthmian's Steel Chemist, being tattooed by a. Bombay business man, while Brother Earl Laws records the scene with his camera. -4 , Infected Jaw Beached Him In Germany i .Ahmed Abboud Pasha — may his tribe increase (in hell)—has arrived here on a shady deal. The Pasha of phony finance will steal away to the capital, hiding backsheesh up his sleeve. He will see the U. S. Pasha about ships. They'll shake hands. They'll drink some cups of koumiss. They'll salaam. And they'll pi-aise Allah. HUSHED TONES Then To the Editor: SiplfSlil Page Thirieea - ,7 they'll sit down and make the deal on familiar terms owned by the American people, speaking the while in hushed but they'll be officered by the tones. British, the giaours, and manned Lo and behold! As if by magic by so many Mahmouds and you will see more of our "Victorys others who wear the fez. making regular runs from Sandy CHANGES SCENE Hook to Ras el Tin. Enough of that. Let us change ' Alas! Bad news for us, that the topic, the time, the scene. . will be. The ships will be doing On Christmas 1945, when I was more American seamen out of Master of a Liberty out in the their rightful jobs and causing Atlantic, we received the fol-, more hardships for our kith and lowing message: ,; ^ kin. "Bams. All areas. From CNOC • > The underhanded deal, so con­ and R. All U. S. Merchant summated, will be more ships Ships. for the Khedivial Mail Line, "During the past five yesirs x named, presumably, in honor of Christmas has come to men of the viceroy here who is on the the Merchant Marine as they Potomac for a while and in honor of the other one from the huddled behind blackout screens, muddy money banks of the Nile riding loads of ammunition, oil and supplies for war. Now, with The company will make a pile the aid of Divine Providence, our of piastres for the piastre-loving Merchant "Marines can sail the Pashas. They love houris, those seas with lights on. Pashas, but they love U. S. dol­ "When the job of bringing the lars more. troops back home is finished, the . The ships will still be basically Merchant Marine will move the goods of peace. During the black years of war, the men of the Steel Surveyor Crew Lives By 'Ten Commandments' I missed my ship, the SS Currier, a Waterman Liberty ' '' here in Bremerhaven, Germany - v' to go to the hospital and so began my tale of woe. I took sick in Brake and in­ stead of the Captain sending me To the Editor: mandments" and here they are: to the Army hospital, he let I—Messhall to be kept clean German dentist and doctor get Here we are somewhei-e be­ at all times, at me. After pulling one tooth— tween the Azores and Gibraltar. the trouble to begin with—my II—Last standby on each This is the first sailing of the jaw became infected so I was watch in Deck Department SS Steel Surveyor under the taken to a German hospital give messhall quick cleaning. full SlU-Isthmian agreement. where they operated. III—Do not leave cups, dish­ Instead of getting better, Things have run so smoothly es. etc. in messhall between became worse and had to be we are keeping our fingers meals. Merchant Marine' did their job put off here as the ship was crossed for fear something will leaving for the States. At the IV—Card players to clean up with boldness and daidng. happen — not that we ar^ su­ mess after finishing game or moment I'm the only one on the "Six thousand men were killed Looking pleased is the Chem­ n beach, so it shouldn't be too ist's 12-4 AB. Brother Laws perstitious. or missing in carrying out their xi • tip Messman. long before I ship again. All minor beefs are being identified him as Joe. V—When cups, glasses etc. duties. In memory of those men The Army really treated me taken care of as they come up are brought into rooms they and in the interest of our nation,, swell While I was here. I think The Captain has been having must be returned to pantry the United States must carry out they should be given a vote of the bold and daring plan of fire and boat drill on Saturday when finished with them. thanks for the tx-eatment they Franklin D. Roosevelt for a Mer­ afternoon and Sunday. We had VI—Wear shirt and trousers chant Marine of the best de­ give merchant seamen. one this afternoon. ^ or shorts (not underdrawers) signed and equipped passenger NO LOGS AROUND But we showed the Skipper in messhall at meal time. and cargo ships manned by the and the Chief Mate that they . The -USS here is a nice place, y VII—When ydU have chosen best trained men in the world. were expressly violating the a real exception to most of these "In view of the magnificent To the Editor: contract and they agreed to your books from the library, places. I'll be sorry to leave when square away the remaining job the Merchant Marines have I am very grateful that I am hold the drills on company time I get a ship. The only thing books (shelves will be provid­ done, the reaffirmation of the on your mailing list and I am hereafter. wrong here is that I see plenty ed later). pledge is the best Christmas of Pilots around but no LOGS. able to read the SEAFARERS STEERS STRAIGHT NOW VIII—Play phonographs and pledge is the best Christmas mes­ I^ think it would be a good idea ! liOG every week. sage we can give. Signed: Being a hostess at the Sea­ One acting AB has not been radios low in order that your to send some LOGS over here Harry S. Truman. because there are plenty of SIU man's Church Institute, I am steering so well and we squashed shipmates may sleep. "The President has asked that especially delighted to read about an attempt to break him down ships coming in. IX—Attend ships' meetings. his Christmas message and Well that's aU the news there the boys and their activities. to OS. He promised to pull up Violators will be fined one dol­ pledge to the post-war Merchant More than once I have I'ecoghis socks and do a better job. lar ($1.00). is of Bremerhaven. Hope to see Marine be forwarded to you. ni2jed an old iafnilicir face in the a few LOGS around soon.' The men in the Stewards De­ X—A fine of 25 cents to be There is little I can add, except: LOG. I think your newspaper is W. Filipponi a great convenience both to the partment think they need a imposed for infraction of any God Bless you for the job you Bremerhaven have done for this country and men going to sea and to his dishwasher for the crew me^, rule from I through VIII. but they are getting along as (Ed. Note: LOGS to the tune friends and relatives at home. for humanity. Signed: E. S. Money derived from fines to of 5& per week are going out - I collect poems as a hobby, well as possible without one. Land." go lo Fort Stanton Hospital lO' the USS in Bremen where, and it always pleases me when The two Messmen are helping for tubercular patients. HUMBUG according to the USS, the bun­ there's one in the I.OG to add each other in good old Seafarer fashion. . dle is split and half are for­ to my collection. STANDBY EASIER ' To date, some 1,160 U. S. ships warded to Bremerhaven. The . Here's a. favorite of mine that have been scandalously "sold" or We have had one meeting so Px-eviously the standby had to SIU has received many com­ I read somewhere a long time far. The membership aboard de­ "transferre'd" or just given away plaints of the LOG not being ago and a certain SIU man car­ clined to elect a Ship's Delegate, stand on the bridge at night, but to foreign • companies, our com­ ; displayed in USS clubs. It is ries. it in his wallet. Would you believing that the three depart­ we have been able to reduce petitors. this to an occasional report to not through ' any iailure to print it?.. Some 50,000 American seamen mental delegates could handle the bridge. mail them that they are not He. sought the sea spray and all beefs efficiently. have thus been deprived or done We wish we could be at the being handed out.) the foam. We have a wonderfully co­ gala opening of the new New out of their rightful jobs. This He joined the Merchant fleet; speak for operative crew and have gained Orleans Hall. Bull Sheppard, fact and the figures He calls the seven seas his themselves. The message, so far, the respect of the ship's officers Buck Stephens, Frenchy Michehome. has been just humbug. for the SIU. This was our aim. let, et al have done a good job. And says that life is sweet. Pi-esident Truman has not Send in the minutes of We have instituted an educa­ We were there a short while honored the pledge which he "re^ But do you think I would your ship's meeting to the tional program to be included in ago and saw it. pursue aft'irmed" on that day of Christ­ At our next bistro we will mas in 1945. each meeting. Sunday the Chief New York Hall. Only in that This rover if I could . way can the membership act Exchange earth's hue for Cook will give us a brief history drink to smooth sailing at 51 To break faith with American Beaver Street in New York and seamen, veterans of World War of the organization of the SIU. on your recommendations, roaring blue? at SIU Halls in other ports. and then the minutes can be You bet your life I would! II, is an act incompatible with A ONE TO TEN Steady as she goes. printed in the LOG for the In closing, I want to wish the honor and dignity of the benefit of all other SIU you continued- good luck and The three delegates drew up Thurston J. Lewis, Deck Dele. President of the United States. crews. success. mles of conduct .for the • crew. Eugene Palenson, Engine Dele R. Jw Peterson, Mari« - Ji Dohorfy We call^ them the"Ten Gom- Cheries Peters, Stewards Dele. Finds Log Great Help To Seamen, Landlubbers Send Those Minutes �mai Page Fourteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Army Posts Rules For Seamen in Bremen 11. Public Places: Food will aboard any ship by any member not be procured or consumed in of a crew. any public place or from sources, 16. Restricted Area. Places de­ other than those establishments signated as being "OFF LIMIT.S" operated by the United Seamen's to members of the Armed Forces Service, the American Red Cross or Allied Personnel are also or the U. S. Army. "OFF LIMITS" to all Merchant 12. Authorized Allowance of Seamen and D. A. Employees. Tobacco and Alcoholic Beverages: 17. Looting: Looting is strictly Maritime personnel ai-e author­ forbidden. German property will ized two hundred cigarettes or one pound of pipe tobacco or fifty cigars per week while they are in the Bremen Enclave. EXTRACT OF REGULATIONS 6. German Customs Service All excess tobacco will be put has been reinstituted with all the in bond aboard ship by the Ger­ FOR PORTS ON THE authority usually imposed by the man Customs. German Customs' WESER RIVER 1. General: THIS AREA IS U. S. and other nations. The seals will not be broken until . UNDER MILITARY LAW, and German Customs officers are sup­ vessels are past the Weser Pilot many of the regulations and cus­ ported by the Occupation Forces. Vessel going to sea and all local toms governing ports in other German officials are required personnel including the sea pilot parts of the world have been to give courteous, efficient serv­ are off the ship. superseded in the interest of ice. Abuse of German officials Each ship is authorized twelve military security. The following by Allied'personnel will not be bottles of alcoholic beverages per not be requisitioned, seized or regulations are the most essential tolerated and persons assaulting week. All excessive beverage of carried away by individuals act­ and all maritime personnel are or abusing German police or Cus­ this nature will be sealed in the ing on their own initiative. 18...Travel Restrictions: Travel required to observed them while toms agents will be tried in a slopchest with the excess tobac­ of Allied Merchant Seamen and in the, Bremen Enclave. The en­ Military Government Court. co stores. D. A. Employees assigned to forcement of military regulations, 7. Uniforms: All ship's person­ 13. Traffic in Goods: The sale, A.T.C. beyond the limits of the laws and customs is the respon­ nel should go ashore in uniforms sibility of the Military Police, if at all possible. Otherwise they barter or exchange of cigarettes, American Enclave (BremenUS Security Personnel, German should be neatly and cleanly cigars, tobacco, candy, soap, Bremerhaven Area) is forbidden. . I'SS:.Police, German Customs Agents dressed to avoid continual iden­ medicines and drugs or any Exceptions may be made for and the Counter Intelligence tity checks by the Military and property, personal or otherwise emergencies. The procedure to of whatsoever nature is pro­ Corps of the U. S. Army. German Police. Personnel wear- hibited. Such articles in excess secure such a permit is as fol­ lows: 2. Medical Examination and of personal needs will not be car­ a) A letter from the master of Quarantine: Before any person­ ried ashore. the vessel authorizing ab­ nel may be permitted ashore, the Any attempt to remove ship's sence for a specified time.. usual Bill of Health must be se­ 1.5'-^ stoies from the port will result b) The person desiring travel cured by the Master of the vessel in confiscation and punishment. must prove that he has suf­ from the German Public Health The following is the limit of to­ ficient funds in Allied cur­ Service. Military Troop Trans­ bacco, candy and gum, which rency to cover his expenses ports will be exempted from this may be carried ashore for per­ during his absence. regulation if U. S. Military Medi­ sonal use in any one twenty-four c) For travel in US-Zone of cal Officers are available to per­ hour period. Germany, approval of Pub­ form this function. 3 Packages of Cigarettes or lic Safety Branch of Mili­ 3. Other Health Regulations: 5 Cigars or tary Government. There shall be* no pumping of d) For travel outside of US1 Package of Pipe Tobacco bilges and no dumping of gar­ 3 Bars of Candy and 3 Pack­ Zone of Germany a military bage, ashes or other refuse in the ing ordinaiy civilian clothing entry permit must be seages of Chewing Gum. harbor or in the river between without some visible means of The purchase of German ve­ cm-ed together with visas Hoheweg Lighthouse and Bre­ identification must expect to be hicles (cars, bicycles, motorcycles, from the representative of men. stopped frequently by security country to be visited. etc.) clothing, furniture or other 4. Smoking: Smoking on the personnel and ordered to identify Such procedure normally household effects is forbidden deck of vessels or anywhere in themselves. requires ffireo or four the restricted dock area, except 8. Documents: No passports, and will result in confiscation of weeks, and should not be in messhaUs, recreation rooms applications for passports or con­ the purchased items and trial of considered unless the vessel or offices, is strictly forbidden. fidential matters other than "Z" the purchase* in a Military Gov­ is to remain in port for Violators will be arrested by papers, identity cards and short ernment Court. 14. Properly Passes: Personal more than thirty days. Mili­ German Police. leave passes fvill be carried property passes will be issued by tary Entry Permits may be 5. Shore Leave Passes: As a ashore. obtained from the Com­ the German (^ustoms Office with security measure all personnel 9. Mail: Carrying or deliver­ bined Travel Board of US approval of the Port Security Of­ leaving a vessel for shore leave ing foreign or domestic mail or fice upon presentation of a let­ Military Government which serving as courier for same is ter signed by the Master, listing is located in the Haus des forbidden. Should any member the items to be taken out of 4he Reichs in Bremen. of a crew be carrying mail Personnel of any nation Port Area and stating that the destined for Germany, he should property is personal possessions found travelling through be instructed to turn it over to and not ship's property. Germany withput proper the American Boarding Officer. No property passes will be is­ credentials are subject to All Officers, D. A. Civilians punishment involving long sued to take any form of to­ and crew members will also be pi-ison sentences. bacco out of the dock area. instructed not to accept mail In addition to clothing pack­ 19. Use of U. S. Army Recrear from German Nationals for mail­ ages, food packages not to ex­ lion Facilities: In Bremerhaven ing in the United States or else­ ceed (25) twenty-five pounds arc there is a United Seamen's Serv­ where. permissable as long as no one ice Club. This is the only club Since mail privileges between item in the package exceeds the facility for visiting seamen in the must have in their possession Germany and the United States (5) five unit, i.e. not more than Bremen Enclave. The Command­ identity documents and a SHORE have now been restablished, it 5 bars of soap, or 5 pounds of ing Officer of the Bremen En­ LEAVE PASS. must be assumed that Germans coffee, or 5 pounds of sugar, etc.. clave has extended the privilege All personnel are cautioned to have dishonest intentions in in one package. to Allied Seamen of using the safeguard these passes, since the seeking private transmission of US Army Shore Facilities under 15. Weapons: No weapons, fire­ loss of a pass will result in con­ mail. the following conditions: arms, brass knuckles, knives siderable embarrassment and dif­ 10. Currency: No Merchant a) Officers and Ratings may with a blade over three inches ficulty. Such loss must be re­ Seaman or D. A. Civilian Em­ use the American Red Cross long or any material of an ex­ ported immediately to the Ma­ ployee will take ashore any Clubs and Army facilities* plosive or incendiary nature will rine Security Branch of US money or currency other than only whenthey are in combe carried ashore or taken Military Government. military payment certificates All passes must be collected by (dollar scrip). Pre.scribed cur­ one of the ship's officers at least rency may be obtained only from two hours prior to sailing and the Master of the ship who will surrendered to the German Water receive same from the -local i''-: Now they have something new for Seafarers coming Police who wiil collect them Army Finance Office or ship's ashore in Bremerhaven to worry about: along with the Departure Report agent. Don't be seen loitering on the sidewalk in front of the for the Marine Secmlty Branch This currency is the only United Seamen's Service Club. The Military Police or the of US Military Government. money valid in American estab­ German cops may pick you as a potential black-market In Nordenham and Brake the lishments. It is illegal for Ger­ dealer. German Customs will collect mans or Displaced Persons liv­ Those are the regulations, fellows; so far, the Army has these Departure Reports and ing in CJermany to have military not forbidden breathing—but you can't tell: man proposes, Shore Leave Passes" from the payment certificates (dollar scrip) the Army disposes. ships for this office. in their possessions All Seafarers hitting Bremen or Bremerhaven are ad­ vised to read the rules for seamen in the U. S. Army's Bremen Enclave printed on this page. Seamen in Bremen, Bremerhaven and nearby ports on the Weser River are under the control of the Army's Office of Military Government for Bremen, whose regulations are enforceabl: by American Military Police, American Security Personnel^ German Police, German Customs Agents and the American Counter Intelligence Corps. Regardless of whether we like the regulations or think them necessary they have the force of law. Seafarers wishing to avoid inconvenience, not to mention serious trouble, will observe them. You Gotta Keop Moving In Bremorliaven • plete uniform or wearing a vi.sible means of identifica­ tion^ b) Identity cards and Shoi'e Leave Passes are necessary for admittance. c) The privilege of. using the Armed Forces facilities will depend on the behavior of the crews ashore. When •violations occur seamen will be treated in the same man­ ner as are members of the Armed Forces. Abuse of these privileges will i-esult in them being withdrawn. 20. Ships Information in Gen­ eral: a) A seaman who fails to join his vessel should report im­ mediately to the American Consulate, Shipping Branch, providing he was on an American vessel; to the British Consulate, providing he was on a British vessel; to the ship's agent providing he was on a foreign flag vessel other than American or British. b) Unauthorized women will not be permitted aboard any U. S. or Allied vessel while it is in port. Viola­ tions of this regulation will fI IS SHE Asl AUTH<3RIZEP WOMA^J f result in the confinement of the entire crew of the ves­ sel for the remainder of their stay in port. c) Gei-man personnel will not be permitted midships or in other living spaces nor will they be allowed to smoke on board the ship. All Ger­ mans violating these rules will be turned over to the ship guards (German police­ men). d) The use of German pei'sonnel for work ordinarily per­ formed by the crew is for­ bidden and will result in the arrest of the Germans apprehended doing the work. Personnel hiring such labor will be subject to trial by a Military Govern­ ment Court. e) German workers are searched when leaving the . dock area. If goods of Al* lied origin are found in their possession, they are immediately arrested and the burden of proof as to acquisition is upon the in­ dividual possessing such goods. Crew personnel should not donate cigarettes, food or clothing to German workers, since such action pi'omotes bartering, black ' marketing and begging. If officers and crew per, sonnel are approached by port workers for favors or barter, they should report the matter at once to the Port Security Office. If crew members- desire to donate food or clothiilg . to German individuals or organizations they should do so through the Port Se­ curity Office to nvoid ir­ regularities. �' , . 1948' TH E S E A P A R E RS Page Fifteen LOG Thomas, Ken. H OS Strong, S 2,75 Thomas, Oswald A Stroud, Loren .45 Thomas, William J. 5»85 Stroud, Marvin G. ...;........ 2.59 Thomas, Wilson 3»90 Strumborg, H 5.19 Thomassen, Joseph B .. 5:85 Stuart, Don 01 Thompson, B. L 35.53 Stuard, Maurice N 94 Thompson, Donald C. 16.80 Stuber, Joseph 1.98 Thompson .79 Stump, Irving 2.40 Thompson, Edgar 17.78 501 HIBERJSlIA BLDG., NEW ORLEANS, LA. Stump, M. E 9.71 Thompson, Francis E 3.80 Stump,. Robert 13.07 Thompson, G 11.42 The following is a list of unclaimed wages and Federal Old Age Sturgis, Ralph L 46 Thompson, George E 254 Benefit over-deductions now being pa'd by the Mississippi Steamship Com­ Thompson, Stutsman, William D. 4.33 J. C 10 pany covering the period up to December 31, 1946. Stybnicki, Gabriel 2.91 Thompson, Jack L 454 Splrez, Angel .' 89 5.69 Men due money should call or write the company office, 501 Hiber- Thompson, James Sudano, Giro P. ....' 2.23 Thompson, Jesse H 2.88 nia Bldg., New Orleans, La. All claims should be addressed tor Mr. Eller- Thompson, Lee Sudbeck, Duane .;. 34.06 35.05 Suit, Graydon 4.66 busch and include full name, Social Security number, Z number, rating, Thompson, John N 10:81 Sukis, Ed 4.10 date and place of birth and the address to which the money is to be sent. Thompson, Preston R 5.55 Suliman, Samoa 5.09 Thompson, R S9 ' Sullen, James. Jr 31.18 Sutherland, John D 1.61 Thompson, R. R 9.79 Taylor, D 10.93 Taprell, Wm. H 1851 ~ Sullins, Fred 26.68 Sutton, John W 4.02 Thompson, R. W 2.16 Taylor, Douglas 22.86 Tarborina, Albert 12.88 Sullivan, Albert M 18.67 Svarney, Samuel R Taylor, Frank B 5.18 Tarifa, Frank J 73 5.54 Thompson, Robert A 20.72 Sullivan, Dennis 1.7L 19:47 Thompson, Stanley ..! 1.42 ; Taylor, Frank L Svendsen, Harold 4.43 Tarko, John 1.87 Sullivan, Horace H 3.03 Svendsen, John Benger .... 1.65 Tarpley, James W 20 Thompson, Ted 7.97 Tayloi-, G 15.33 Sullivan, J 1.00 1.48 Thompson, Thomas E 52.33 Taylor, George N Svendsen, Viktor 1.98 Tart, Clyde Jr 5.60 Sullivan, J. B 2.82 Svenssen, ,Nils A 32.39 Thompson, Vargil L 2.47 Taylor, Gerald 123.75 Tartaglia, Michael 43 Sullivan, Jerry L 26.93 Swain, Harold 3.56 Thompson, Warren 2.16 Taylor, Gerald ....' 10.74 Tarvin, Robert 6.01 Sullivan, John 27.55 Swain, Miles E 36.52 Thompson, Wm. F 10.40 Taylor, Harold 6.91 Tasker, Harold L 5.94 Sullivan, John A 12.80 Swalland, Guiniar 6.93 Thompson, Wm. H 24 Taylor, James R 2.23 Tate, Frank S 2:11 . Sullivan, John C 59.79 Swan, Lowell J 1.40 Thompson, Wylie E , 5.60 Taylor, Joe 3.55 Tate, James 2.16 Sullivan, Joseph 0 19.56 Swank, James J 94 Thoms, Neil P. 27.06 Taylor, John P. 48 Tate, R 10.74 Sullivan, Lawrence P 01 Swann, John L 50.87 iThorell, James 70.91 Taylor, Joseph W 22.60 Tate, Robert C. 94 Sulliyan, Melvin H 50.15 Swanner, Herbert E 1.72 |Thorenson, Leonard 70.91 Taylor, Paul J 5.99 Tate, Robert M 02 Sullivan, Robert 84 Swanson, Cecil T 10.54 I Thoresen, B. 0 69 Taylor, R. F ^ 7.00 Tate, Samuel 69 Sullivan, Robert J 30.43 Swanson, Eveat W 2.79 10.74 Tatom, Andrew J 60.00 Taylor, Samuel E iThorncliff, Nemo C 4.66 Sullivan, Robert J 7.95 Swanson, R Thomas J 5.30 Taylor, 1.69 Tatum, Edward L 1.72 ; Thome, Raymond 2.01 Sullivan, Vincent H 30.27 Swartz, John 24.78 ! 4.39 Tatum, James 21.94 Taylor, Walter F I Thornton, Alvin P 3.01 Sullivan, William E 9.33 Swatek, David 6.60 2.23 Taucree, M 1.74 Teas, Guess A Thornton, Richard 2.75 Sullivan, Willie W 31.89 Sweat, Wm Tebben, Theodore 1.93 99 Tausch, Curtis 7.40 Thorp, Richard E 17.04 Sulovich, Rudolph 8.26 Sweatt, Edward J 2.34 14.62 ^Tavares, Jack 117.50 Teehan, John E 157 Summers, Thos. P 5.69 Sweder, Fred W Telesi, Alfredo 9.41 , Thorpe, Harry A 4.57 j Taylor, C 5.60 48;39 Sunseri, John 1.81 Sweeney, Benjamin M. .... 13.68 Telgenhoff, Willard J 9.68 Thorsen, Warren Taylor; Clarion M 1.00 .-69.34 Supino, James G 5.06 Sweeney, Joseph J Telliho, John 12.14 Threet, Joseph W 1.65 Thrift, Frank 21.53 .71 Sweeney, Walter A Temple, Charles E J30 Supinski, Julius 48.45 Thulmeyer, Bernard A 35.25 Temple, Raymond 2.79 2.21 Sweet, Andrew, Darrell.... 2.23 Su^le, Andrew R. 1.74 Tennant, John 25.27 Thuman, John 79 .94 Sweetser, Wm Suraz, A Tennyson, Alfred R 27.76 11.40 6.09 Swenson, Adolph Surrency, Linza E. DONALD MCNEILL Terpstra, James W 5.39 Swenson, Andreas E 4.43 .63 Susoif, William P. Your father is ill. Write to Terrel, Edward 7.15 Swett, Lawrence L 2.06 RECEIPT No. 025954 your brother Frank at 82 Albion Terrio, Johrl J. .' 07 Swift, Phillip A 1.73 Tetterton, Charles 16.67 Holder of this receipt for $950 Swilley, Wm. C 1.34 Street, Somerville, Mass. Tetzloff, Oscar E 21.23 dues and $1.00 LOG donation Swindell, Elbert J .r 3.32 HOWARD \MUMME Teunisen, Frank 3.96 made to Ben Rees in Norfolk can Swindull, Francis R. , 8.00 .I 1.48 get a $5.00 reward from him if SIU, A&G District Get in touch with your .wife at Tharington, Sidney 0 Swinton, George 26.85 9.79' you will send your name and 3.26 519 Lincoln Place, Brooklyn 16, Tharp, Lewis BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. Swiszezowski, A. Thater, Paul K 2.64, book number to Headquarters so N. Y. C. William Rentz, Agent Calvert 4530 Switzer, Gerald 22.93 Thayer, George BOSTON 276 State St. 1.871 that you can be credited with % % i. Switzer, Marion Lorna .... 7.94 Walter Siekmann, Agent Bowdoin 4455 Theriot, Arthur A 1.12 these payments. HECTOR MCKENZIE 89 GALVESTON 308V,—23rd St. Swope, Eldon M Thevik, John E 2.97 Communicate With Miss J. 4 4. 4* 5.54 Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 Sword, Carl R Thibault, Raymond 59 The following men have bag­ MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Sqkes, David F. M 4.20 Smith, RN. Thibodeaux, Armand R 8.12 gage in the Waterman Ware­ Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 Sylvera, A. 1.81 NEW ORLEANS 339 Chartres St. Thigpen, Kenneth 8.11 house No. 9 in Mobile, Alabama; JOHN S. KAWALEWSKIE .45 £. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112 6113 Sylvester, Raymond D. .... Tholmer, Harold 4.84 .Emilio Munoz, F. Etherdige, ClinContact your wife. Syms, Jack M 30.48 NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. Thomas, Burton R 60.00, ton Dean, Robert Burdick, D. Joe Algina, Agent HAnover- 2-2784 Syms, Willie A 28.07 Thomas, Davis W 1.37 Anderson, Nicholas Bosinyi, G. NORFOLK 127029 Bank St. Syper, John ALFRED A. BROW^I 5.19 Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4 1083 Criminen, W. H. Massey, Thomas, Edwin M 42.06 Get in touch with Midshipman '. 1.58 PHILADELPHIA 614-16 N. 13th St. Sypher, Russell C Thomas, Frank A 1.78 Gerald A. Brown, Bancroft Hall, 1.37 Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 Syphers, Wm. V ALVIN EARL GAMBLE 30 SAN FRANCISCO; 105 Market St. Syrax, Philip .79 Room '2407, U. S. Naval Aca­ Thomas, Frederick Thomas, H 7.82 demy, Annapolis, Md. Steve Cardullo, Agent Douglas 2-5475 Syres, Philip You are requested to contact 80.67 SAN JUAN, P.R 252 Ponce de Leon Thomas, Hudson A 3,44 the 6th Floor, SIU Headquarters, 24 Sal Colls, Agent San Juan 2-5996 Szabclski, Hillard Thomas, Jack W 1.87 WILLIAM ^CRUMPTON. JR. 51 Beaver Street, New York, as 8.99 SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. Szakaco, Charles Thomas, John E. 17.91 Communicate with Matthew soon as convenient to square Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 Szarthe, Edward J. 2.44 34.82 youi- book. TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Szewecki, Lewek .7 6.75 H. Ross, Esq., 274 Madison Ave­ Thomas, John H Claude Simmons, Agent Phone M-I323 Szymanski, Casimir r 16.74 nue, New York 16, N. Y. s. i s. Taber, Elmer E 3.55 SUP WALTER SENN Taboada, John P 1.87 HONOLULU .16 Merchant St. Write to Jirah D. Cole, 168 Taddei, George J 10.08 The SEAFARERS.LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ Phone 58777 Main Street, East Rockaway, 6.93 PORTLAND Ill W. Burnside St. Tadlock, Troy farers International Union is available to all members who wish 10.74 N. Y. Beacon 4336 Tadolmi, E to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of RICHMOND, Calif 257 5th St. Taft, Humphrey 2.97 their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to haye Phone 2599 THOMAS PARROTT Tagariello, Joseph M, 10.32 SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. Get in touch with Miss Ethel the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every 74 SIU branch for this purpose. Douglas 25475 Tages, Jose M 8.47 C. Meskill# Medical Social Dep't. SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. Taglieri, Donald Robert... However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU Main 0290 Takier, Joe 7.22 Beekman - Downtown Hospital, hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. Talbert, Chandlese 2.75 Beekman and Water Streets, which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 Terminal 4-3131 Talbert, Chamles L 3.74 New York City. Beaver Street, New York 4 ,N. Y. t. i. t Talbot, Harry F, 16.07 Gt Lakes District HEINRICH FAETSCH PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION Talley, William J - .72 Get in touch with Mrs. Shirley BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. Tamargo, Armando F 2.23 Cleveland 7391 To the Editor: .84 Wessel, Supervisor, S e a m e n s CHICAGO 24 W. Superior Ave. Tambling, John E Church Institute, New York City. Superior 5175 Tamblyn, Joseph H 8.95 I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the 4. 4. 4. CLEVELAND.. 2602 Carroll St. Tamborella, Russel 1L95 address below: PAUL N. FROOM; JR. 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SlU HALLS Notice To All SIU Members �Page Sixteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, April 23, 1948 UFELinesHoldFirmBefore Stock Exchange m-' p; Ik: Jubilant Curb Exchange employes, above, stream back to work after im­ posing victory over the Exchange. After being addressed by John Cole, V-P of the United Financial Employes, the strikers left their picketlines and returned to the jobs they had left on March 29. A packed membership meeting, on April 15, heard the terms of the Curb Exchange settlement. By an unanimous vote the terms were accepted, and the workers made plans to return to their jobs. Meeting was held in the SIU HalL and was addressed by UFE President Dave Keefe. With one part of its- sixcornered battle won. the UFE was then able to turn its full strength toward its strongest, and most vengeful opponent—the Stock Ekchange. fir feir \X-:' I Policemen, on foot and on horseback, massed in the Wall Street area to help the Stock Exchange authorities break the strike of the United Financial Employes. Mr. Schram, SE Pres­ ident, had boasted that he could have as many cops as he wanted, and he certainly proved that statement. In military order platoons of policemen marched into position and completely ringed the picketlines. It looked like a forest of blue uniforms. RS," : "A Thousand Cops For Wall Street, But None For The Protection Of School Children!" So shouted the pickets as they surrounded the Exchange, and so rekd the signs they carried. Standing across the street from the picketlines, an observer found it next to impossible to see the marching pickets. But they were there, all right, as the scabbing brokers soon found out. Marching* in the rain arouiid the Stock. Exchange, pickets form a "daisy chain." The solid wall of pickets, above, proved too much for the police, ^and so, left, they resorted to violence, as, with swinging nightsticks they attempted to limit the lines. But the New York Cops found out again that brutality has no effect on. strikers who know they are right and are; dstervnined to The next day found the llne^ just a^s strong and just as militant. :',4 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource April 23, 1948 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. X, No. 17 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES PARTIAL TALLY INDICATES ALL FOUR RESOULTIONS PASSED BY HUGE MAJORITY CURB SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH UFE;STRIKE HOLDS FIRM ON OTHER FRONTS PRIVATELY OWNED SHIPS INCREASE DURING 1947 COUNTER PHONY STORIES IN PRESS,SAYS UFE WIFE LEWIS AND UMW GET BUM RAP UNDER T-H ACT CAPE JUNCTION MEN WORK,REST IN MANILA BALTIMORE GETS PLENTY OF ACTION AS OLD'RED LEAD' CASTS ANCHOR SAN JUAN ACTIVITY TAKES SPURT WITH SHIPPING,SHORE GANG JOBS N.Y. SHIPPING UNCERTAIN;BOOST IS EXPECTED GALVESTON HAS JOBS BOOKMEN, BUT PERMITMEN FIND NO HAVEN FRISCO SHIPPING SLOWS,BUT RISE IS EXPECTED SHIPPING IS ON THE HUNGRY SIDE IN PHILADELPHIA TWO CREW FOUL-UP FAIR WEEK IN MOBILE THE SIIU CONTRACTED COMPANIED: MORAN SOUTHSTAR HITS SHOAL OF COAST OF HOLLAND; 3 TUGS TURN HER LOOSE COOPERATION OF ALL HANDS MADE DICKINSON HAPPYB SHIP ARMY POSTS RULES FOR SEAMEN IN BREMEN Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 04/23/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/cdaa2ee90e70114191ddae1a3b8fc05d.PDF 39061fa2c25d65ca37574122b4fb1afd PDF Text Text Official Organ of 4he Atlantic and Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of North America VOL. X NEW YORK, N. Y„ FRIDAY. APRIL 30. 1948 New laaeases Gve Seafarers Highest Wi^es la Tanker FieU NEW YORK—Headquarters of the Seafar­ ers International Union, Atlantic and Gulf Dis­ trict, announced this week that two tanker companies had agreed to wage increases which grant the unlicensed seamen in those outfits the highest wages in the industry. The companies are Tanker Sag Harbor Cor­ poration and Petrol Tanker Industries, Incorpo­ rated. The wage boosts range from $5.00 to $25.00 per month. Overtime rates are adso increased. Men earning up to $223.23 per month will re­ ceive $1.15 per hour OT, and men making $223.23 per month, or more, will be paid $1.45 per hour. The new wage scale appears on page 7. Membershiii Gives Okay To The Four Resolutions By Ton-To-Ono Majority NEW YORK—^By a whopping majority of over ten-to-one, all four proposals on the Referendum Ballot have been approved by the A&G membership. Voting com­ menced on March 10 and ended on April 10. The propositions were recommended by the Agents Conference in response to membership letters . to Headquarters and to Good and Welfare discussions, in shoreside and shipboard meetings. The resolutions are designed to strengthen the Union in preparation for anything that might conceivably happen in the future. The anti-labor Taft-Hartley law and the open threat of the shipowners to refuse to recognize the Hiring Hall makes it necessary for the SIU to — New UC Charter Rules Confusing This week the Maritime Com- the Commission's action hard to mission drastically changed its predict was the still uncertain chartering policy in such a w^ status of U. S. shipping under that nobody could tell whether the Marshall Plan. that august body was committed Although the legislation bring­ to destroying the U.S. merchant ing the Plan to life apparently . marine or was trying to force guaranteed that at least 50 per­ religion on the shipowners. Even cent of the cargoes must go in spokesmen for the Commission American bottoms, there seems to be at least one loophole. seemed uncertain. At any rate, the Commission How big this hole will be de­ announced bluntly that it would pends on how the law is inter­ no longer negotiate charter par­ preted, and what view a Ship­ ties with, nor allocate vessels ping Coordinator for the Plan under existing agreements to, takes when he is named. companies not owning diy car­ Here is the loophole: The new go or passenger ships above l,50Ci law says that American vessels tons, or companies connected shall get half the cargoes "to with the operation of foreign the extent such vessels are avail­ able at the market rates." flag vessels. On the surface, at least, it TRAMPS THREATEN looked as if the Commission Without going deeply into the were trying to force American complicated subject of ocean shipowners to stabilize the in­ freight rates, there exists a pos­ dustry by owning their own sibility that foreign-flag tramps ships, and by operating them ex­ will be able to grab an extra clusively under the American portion of the cargoes. flag. It is this type of ship, prom­ inent in the coal and grain BACKS BIG BOYS However, the Commission also trades, that operates at lower said that it was in the process rates. Regular liner services of of working out a ratio between different flags mostly operate at the number of ships a company rates set by international con­ could chai-ter in relation to the ference agreements. But if for­ eign tramp rates were consid­ number it owned. ered "market rates" American Certainly it appeared that the shipping might well suffer ra­ Commission was embarking on ther than gain. a program designed to bolster Meanwhile, Marshall Plan or the big companies, and force the no Marshall Plan, war-built gov­ small companies and the firms ernment-owned ships are still operating chartered government- drifting back to the boneyard. owned ships and nothing else out As of April 15, there were only of business. 815 Maritime Commission ships As of July 1, 1948, the Com­ under bareboat chai'ter compared mission declared that it would to 1,510 last June. Another 100 terminate the charter of govern­ may be in the boneyard by May ment-owned vessels to compan­ 1. ies which competed in liner or If the Plan is administered berth servica with privately own­ with the welfare of the Ameri­ ed American ships but owned no can merchant marine in mind, ships at all. liowever, a good many ships One thing, that naade effects of should be pulled back despite No. 18 the Maritime Commission's stric­ ter chartering rules. Moreover, many people expect the Plan itself to become much larger rather than smaller. UFE Strike Ends! News of the UFE victory over the New York Stock Exchange came too late for the front page, of the LOG. Full details of the settle­ ment are contained in a story on page 3. A HELPING HAND prepare for strike action. ~ ' ^ Already ^e union-busters are in action. Wall Street, with the active cooperation of the New York City police force, is mov­ ing heaven and earth to break the strike of the United Finan­ cial Employes. Many incidents of police violence have taken place, and intimidation of the pickets by mass police pressure is an every-day occurence. The nation-wide strike of the Packinghouse Workers has been marked by police brutality in many cities. In Kansas City the police broke into the union head­ quarters and clubbed the strik­ ers who had sought refuge there. (Continued from Page 3) Miners' Record Shows Value Of Militant Action During the General Strike in 1946. and during the Isth­ mian Strike in 1947, Local 202 of the Brotherhood of Team­ sters donated food to the Seafarers. With the United Financial Employes involved in a beeL Local 202 came through again. Above is a picture of the truckload of food and vegetables which the Teamsters sent to assist the UFE. Local 202 Presi­ dent, Joseph Papa, and his membership show the true union spirit which can make labor unbeatable. The bosses in the United States don't like John L. Lewis. They call him names in their newspapers, and they try their level best to drive a wedge be­ tween him and the general pub­ lic. But, with all the high-powered propaganda machinery at their disposal, they haven't succeeded. The general public is the work­ ing man, and the man who works for a living realizes what John L. has gained for the miners. Since ldl9 the United Mine Workers has participated in more than 5,000 strikes. But in that period of time the miners can point to. many achievenients. Among these, taking only what has been gained since 1940, are the following: CONSTANT GAINS 1. In" 1940 the wage rate was, 85.7 xents per hour. Now it is $1.63. 2. Tools and equipment are (Continued on Page 6) �Page Two THE S E AF ARE RS LO t Friday. April 30, 1948 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 PAUL HALL lit;- - - - - - - Secretary-Treasurer Editorial Board i J. p. SHULER LINDSEY WILLIAMS JOE ALGINA Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. George K. Novick, Editor We're Ready In approving the four resolutions on the referendum ballot by a towering 92 per cent majority, the member­ ship has added immeasurable strength to the Union struc­ ture. The results of the balloting indicate an intense •determination not only to preserve the Union and its hard won gains, but also to improve its facilities and render the entire apparatus more effective. That the SIU membership will not tolerate any at­ tempt to attack the Union Hiring Hall and the demo­ cratic process of Rotary Shipping is boldly evident in the overwhelming vote registered in favor of a $10 strike assessment. And by this vote, the Seafarers have also declared that they stand ready to seek improved contracts. The $10 building assessment will provide the means for improved Halls, with adequate meeting space and recreation facilities for all hands. Hospital Patients The two changes in the Shipping Rules mean .a wellknit membership ready, willing and able to do its utmost for the good of the Union and to fulfill its own con­ tractual obligations, both of which are definite signs of a responsible, conscientious and alert membership. ' When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post­ card, giving your name and the number of your ward. Staten Island Hospital The ban on shipboard promotions eliminates what You can contact your Hos­ has long been a sore point among Seafarers. The regula­ pital delegate at the Staten tion calling for fines to be levied against OS and Wipers island Hospital at the follow­ ing times: who refuse to clean quarters is evidence of the member­ Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. ship's continuing mandate that every SIU ship must be (on 5th and 6th floors.) a clean ship. They mean to see that there is no shirking Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. These are Ihe Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, or faltering on this score. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find lime hanging Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by J'he membership's healthy attitude with respect to (on 1st zuid 2nd floors.) writing to them. their Union and their recognition of the fact that it is MOBILE HOSPITAL E. HEBERT a prime essential in their own security is most encouraging C. NANGLE J. KENNAIR E. J. SILLIN and hearteniiig. At this particular time, especially. R. J. STROM J. H. ASHURST M. C. ALPIN J. H. MURRAY J. E. MAYHART Now, when employers throughout the nation are E. B. HALL J. DOWNIE L. A. HOLMES preparing , for a Union-busting drive in all industries— C. J. BECK • M. ELSAYED ^ C. PETTERSON C. JORDAN and already there are ugly signs that the offensive has T. DAILEY R. G. PERKINS SAVANNAH MARINE HOSP. begun—our membership has shown that it is wide-awake A. OLSEN 4, 4, S.. R. E. GRAYAY to reality and will not be caught napping. M. D. JONES GALVESTON HOSPITAL S. LeBLANC A. C. PARKER The employers are encouraged in their union-smashing FRANK NIGRO M. PETERSON J. NEELY J. WALSH Jii M. FITZGERALD hopes by the one-sided Taft-Hartley law, which they will C. E. BOYD ADOI.PH GAILIS W. F. REYNEW atterhpt to use as a weapon in their drive to wipe out the E. S. LERMA 4> 4* J. L. PERCIVAL :rv]^ STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL security of organized American working men and women. WILLIAM H. BROWN M. McCLUE FRANCIS VIGEANO F. FONDULA T. THOMAS • Their pattern became clear when the New York E. BERWALD 4. 4. 4. . t. t, a. police clubbed Seafarers and United Financial Employes NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL L. ANDERSON BRIGHTON MARINE HOSP. P. FRANKMANIS in Wall Street, and when Kartsas City police charged F. GARRETSON R. LORD R. J. GARDNER recklessly and smashed headquarters of the Packinghouse A. LOOPER ^t'f i.'.' A. BONTI S. HEIDUCKI J.DENNIS Workers. J. PENSWICK E.. OfiSEN C. MASON W.CAREY J. McNEELY This is a situation that permits no dawdling on labor's A. LIPARI J. CONNOLLY G. BISCHOFF P. D. VAUGHN part, if it is to survive and to go ahead in the constant J. KORY M. CASTRO A. AMUNDSEN" battle for the decent standard of living to which 'we are N. A. GENOVESE R. KING J. SHEMET J. LEES all entitled. P. LOPEZ G. BRADY J. CHARRETTE F. NERING L. D. WEBB The membership of the SIU has demonstrated very R. BUNCH 4. 4 i T. J. SCHUTZ SAN FRANCISCO HOSPITAL emphatically that it knows the score. The results of the A. EDEFORS C. DESOUSA ERLIN(? MELLE ^M. ROSENBERG referendum balloting is proof of their preparation for any E. H. IVARRA J. HODO R. FLOYD attack and that they definitely intend that the SIU shall L. CLARKE H. WATSON J. PIETRZAK E. DRIGGERS -fly-. continue to push ahead to win a better life for seafaring' A. A. SMITH J. J. HANLEY J. GAINSLAND . , 'men.-.,. - -I B.DUFFY E: J. S. MINESES Men Now In TheMmwe Hospitak ii .V ij^ , » I �THE Friday, April 80. 1048 SEAFARERS Page Three LOG UFE Ends SE Strike Upon Mayor's Request; To Review Wage Issue THE WEST COAST CHIPS IN NEW YORK — In the history the membership at a meeting of the American Labor Move­ held in the SIU Hall, 51 Beavei ment there are few instances of Street, on April 29. successful white-collar strikes. Already negotiated at the time the Mayor made his request were But that pattern has been shat­ the issues of maintenance of tered by the United Financial union membership and other Employes, Local 205, OEIU, AFL. matters which the Stock Ex­ change had previously refused to New York's Mayor O'Dwyer, even consider. who had stated that he was The strike against the Curb "distressed" at .the strike, on Exchange, which commenced on Wednesday, April 28, requested March 29, when the Stock Ex­ that the UFE return to work, and change strike started, was settled that the wage question be left on April 14. For close to five weeks the up to an impartial investigator who would report to the Mayor, members of the UFE fought the personally. This was ratified by alliance of the Stock Exchange and the city police authorities to a stand-still. Intimidation didn't halt the steady picketing. Policebrutality could not break up the picketlines. li?;Here's the crew of the SS Columbia Victory, in San Francisco, after they donated generous­ ly to help the strike of the United Financial Employes. WC representative Steve CarduUo stands at the far left. Many crews have contributed to the fund, and as a result much of the expense of the strike has been carried by donations, rather than from the SIU treasury. Membership Okays Resolutions (Continued from Page 1) More than thirty people were injured, all of them union mem­ bers. CLUBS FLY Chicago, Omaha, and other cities have also been the scenes of police terrorism. The bosses know that the government is behind them, and so they refuse to deal honestly with unions. Their objective is to destroy the union movement in the United States. The passage of the four resolutions makes the Seafarers better able to fight the ship­ owners and the bureaucrats. The shipping Rules, as amend­ ed by this Referendum, appear on page 16. All four proposals are effective May 1. The text of the resolutions, and the official tallies, appear below: RESOLUTION No. 2 RESOLVED: That we go on record to assess ourselves with a $10.00 building assessment, to be known as the 1948 Building As­ sessment, to enable us to main­ tain the SIU Building Program by the purchase of our own Union Halls in Ports where needed'. FOR: 2695 AGAINST: 398 lose the job immediately and shall be fined no less than $25.00 for such offense." FOR: 2822 AGAINST: 278 RESOLUTION No. 4 RESOLVED: That Section in the present Shipping Rules deleted and that the following incorporated in the Rules Section 30: 30 be be as RESOLUTION No. 3 RESOLVED: That Section 29 in the present Shipping Rules be deleted and that the following April 23, 1948 be incorporated in the Rules as We, the undei-signed members Section 29: "No man may be promoted or of the Tallying Committee, hav­ allowed to transfer from one job ing been elected at a special to another on board ship ,except in case of extreme emergency. meeting on Monday, Aprfi 19, This is to apply where there isn't 1948, as per motion passed in the sufficient time to dispatch a man regular nieeting of April 7, 1948, from the Union Hall before a have tallied all ballots and at­ RESOLUTION No. 1 ship is scheduled to leave, or tached . hereto are our findings. RESOLVED: That we go on the hall cannot furnish replace­ All resolutions were carried by record to assess ourselves with a ments as required!. Any member more than the 2/3 majority as .... $10.00 strike assessment, to be guilty of breaking this rule shall required. known as the 1948 $10.00 Strike Assessment, to assure us of suc­ cess in any test of our Union's strength in view of the possible strike threat possed by the TaftRESOLUTION NUMBER Hartley Law, upon completion of our contracts this year. PHI BAU NOR SAV TAM MOB N.V. BOS FOR: 2826 91 292 AGAINST: 279 Yes 73 750 110 405 306 50 13 31 40 18 35 13 6 No 41 2 3 15 0 5 5 2 Void 0 0 3 7 0 2 0 0 No Vote 1 In all the negotiations which led up to the strike, and during the strike itself, the Stock Ex­ change was attempting only one thing. In common with other big business enterprises the N.Y.S.E. wanted to bust the union. The principle of any type of union security was rejected. The Stock Exchange offered certain wage increases, and then refused to go one penny higher. And laying off of staff was to be solely the prerogative of man­ agement. We have checked the ballots These points wei-e vetoed by the union, and the strike re­ sent to the various ports. All unused ballots were ac­ sulted. The Curb Exchange also/ adopted an "employes be counted for. We recommend that these go damned" attitude, and so the Curb was struck at the same into effect May 1, 1948. time. Fraternally submitted, Frederick Willis. 44193 From the very first day of the James Lee. 36733 strike, the men of the Seafarers James Murphy. 6998 International Union were on the George Kitchen. 43305 picketlines with the UFE. This Matt Fields. 26924 support had been voted by the Joe Wread. 27822 membership when the UFE was planning its strike, and was re­ iterated at each regular meeting after that. Report Of Tallying Committee Mentreal Ship Race Holds Port Interest MONTREAL — There's a fine gold-headed cane each year for the Master of the first ocean-go­ ing ship to reach Montreal in the spring, and generally interest runs high in shipping circles. Last week, two ships were racing for the honor. One was an Italian freighter, the SS Capo Oram, the other an Englishman, the SS Manchester Skipper, with the latter gradually pulling ahead at a steady 14 knots. Barring accident, the English freighter was expected to arrive well ahead of the Italian, thus assuring her Captain something to lean on in his old age, namely the gold-headed cane. What made the race this year especially exciting was the fact that the Manchester Skipper was making her third try for the coveted if not overly important honor of being first ship in. Sub-Total 115 812 128 447 324 58 106 329 I N-O. GAL S.F. PJl. TOTAL 372 17 4 0 110 2 1 0 217 3 4 0 50 60 0 6 2,826* 279 41 19 393 113 224 116 3,165 RESOLUTION NUMBER II Yes No Void No Vote - Sub-Total 49 64 0 2 727 51 21 13 104 24 0 0 382 307 61 12 2 5 2. 0 49 7 2 0 79 23 0 4 271 53 2 3 356 32 5 0 108 4 1 0 213 7 3 1 50 60 1 5 2,695* 398 42 30 115 812 128 447 58 106 329 393 113 224 116 3,165 106 6 1 0 214 7 • 3 0 73 38 0 5 2,822* 278 36 29 113 224 116 3,165 370 18 3 2 110 . 2 1 0 217 3 2 2 75 31 0 10 2,856' 206 33 70 329 - 393 113 224 116 3,165 324 RESOLUTION NUMBER III Yes : No Void No Vote 85 28 0 2 732 53 15 12 121 7 0 0 393 45 •4 5 309 10 5 0 48 7 2 1 84 19 0 3 292 1 365 24 4 0 Sub-Total ....115 812 128 447 324 58 106 329 393 RESOLUTION NUMBER IV \ Yes No ......J Void No Vote : 87 22 0 6 738 40 15 19 110 15 0 3 406 29 1 11 315 4 5 0 48 6 2 2 89 12 1 4 Sub-Total ..........115 812 128 447 324 58 106 : 291 24 3 11 4 .•••-!? I UNION-BUSTERS "Ordinary Seamen and Wipers shipped to contracted vessels who fail to put in two hours allotted time for cleaning the crew's quarters, as per contract, shall be brought up on charges by the ship's crew. For such of­ fense, the guilty member shall be fined not less than $10.00 for each such infraction." FOR: 2856 AGAINST: 206 Breakdown Of Voting On Referendum I •Ml MUCH SUPPORT Other unions voted support, and picketsigns representing AFL locals were to be found daily on the UFE picketlines. AFL President William Green commended the SIU for its active support of the strikers when he wired, "I commend you and those you represent upon the devoted way in which you have extended help and support to members of office workers imion employed in New York Stock Exchange who are on strike... I urge you continue your efforts to help them and to extend to them a full measure of support in heroic fight in which they are engaged." This was done to the utmost. The result is that the UFE, with the active support of the SIU, has cracked the front of the Weill Street financiers. The Stock Exchange employes returned to work with their heads held high. They know that they have met a hard test —one of the hardest tests—and have come through with their coloi-s proudly flying. They are confidently ready for whatever the future holds in store. 1 �After knocking a picket to the ground, a policeman kneels to get a better blow at the unprotected striker. Such has been the pattern in the Wall Street strike of the United Financial Employes. The excessive concentration of police around the Stock Exchange is part of the general picture throughout the United States. From the start of the United Financial Employes' strike, the area around the New York Stock Exchange looked like a convention of policemen. Shoulder.to shoulder they stand, ready to use their clubs against the peaceful pickets. In addition to the foot policemen, mounted cops and plain-clothesmen were poured into Wall Street to intimidate the strikers. The pickets were pushed around, but the brokers and the other scabs were escorted through the picketlines. There's a welcome sign out over the third deck in the SIU Hall. Hungry . pickets, can obtain sandwiches and coffee, while relaxing from pounding the pavements. It takes plenty of coffee to take care of the hundreds of Seafarers and UFE members manning the picketlines around the New York Stock Exchange, and that battery of coffee-makers, pictured above, is in constant use. Picture at upper left shows how the police hara^ the pickets in front of the Stock Exchange. It's so bad that the reporters for the newspapers call the section allotted to the pickets the "bird cage." The real truth about the Wall Street strike is being read by interested passers-by. left. In spite of the propaganda put out by the Stock Exchange authorities, most of the workers in New York's financial district know that the strikers* de­ mands^ are fair iuid just. .'i �Fridar-AprU 30..if48 THE SEA FA RE R S- L OG Page Five . -•.I-;# Good Shipping Has Savannah Holding Breath Philadelphia Faces Shortage Of Rated Men By CHAI^.ES STARLING By LLOYD GARDNER PHILADELPHIA — Spring has. SAVANNAH—For the coming finally come to this City of Bro­ week we see two payoffs ~ in therly Love. Spring and rain, sight, and that brings up the and lots of ships. problem of what to do about re­ Some of the ships are in tran­ placements. Right now in this sit, but others put in here to the SS Raphael Semmes, whose rived in good shape. She will payoff and sign-on. There were By JOE ALGINA port we have on the" beach: Deck Department was a mad- have new SlU-approved bunks three payoffs last week: the SS Messman, Deck Engineer, and NEW YORK — Business and house at the payoff. installed in all foc'sles before she Steel Ranger and the SS Steel Oiler, four ABs, and three Ordi­ shipping have been very good, a go^s out again. This is part of Admiral, both Isthmian, and the naries. The upshot is that the Chief little better than last week to tell Mate and Third Mate arc looking!the program to rehabilitate all SS Cape Mohican, Mar Ancha. • You can see from this why the truth. All payoffs were clean, and" for new jobs. Main trouble was j et the Seatrains in line with We have been unable to hold a But, when we say this, you whatever minor beefs existed" that they had allowed a lot of ^lU standards, regular meeting. We have been were squared away before the shipping men out as soon as ]must remember that we are talk­ the gear to rot, and working the It's been a busy week here, they hit town, and we are keep­ ing about rated men and rated ship became a perilous business. as you can see. The Patrolmen signed off. There is still a shortage of raing our fingers crossed, hoping men only. If you don't have a Notably, the manila centers of have been kept on the run. rating you may have to wait that good shipping continues. Nowadays they are handling,and the the topping lifts were in a par­ quite a while for a ship. their own office work and, in,situation is getting worse. From We had thi-ee payoffs this past ticularly dangerous condition. We've had a lot of good, clean addition, we have the UFE beefi^he looks of things right now, week, and all paid off in good next week's shipping will take; in New York. SIU style. The three were the payoffs and several that were what few men we have on the something else again. However, SS William R. Davis, SS Irvin beach. FOLDING STRONG just about the messiest situa6. Cobb, and SS Aberdeen Vic­ RELAX IN HALL tory. The last named was one ofj^ion was at a sign-on. The UFE is still holding Now that we have furniture" the cleanest crews we have everi This was on the SS Noonday, strong, putting up a magnificent in our Hall, the men are better' seen and a real credit to the a Waterman vessel which came fight to change the slave condi-! abie~to"enloy" wliaT'litVlelime in and paid off very cleanly with Union. tions in Wall Street. And the they have on the beach. The Special Notice to the crew only a hgndful of routine beefs. SIU is still all-out to back up television set is in fine order, of the SS Alexander S. Clay. Then she signed on and the those girls and guys, no matter L^d the members can relax while South Atlantic Steamship Com­ Second Cook from the previous what the police say or do. watching a hot baseball game. pany: When you paid off in trip went right back aboard. One little bit of advice we'd | Don't forget,, when you are in There didn't seem to be any­ Jacksonville, on April 9. the like to hand on is this; Learn Philly come down to enjoy all thing wrong with this, but the ' day's pay that you were short and know the number of your the comforts in the Hall, for the month of February, or Master proceeded to blow his book or permit. All the boys who have passed the day's pay that the entire skillet. What he had against the which gives you an idea "of how , , , through here in transit send their If you ever lose your book or , crew was short, can be collec­ man is far from clear, but what the whole Deck was. There was .. , , .u c.- *1 best wishes to the men who are ted by writing lo the company he said was this: "Either he gets no question but what the com­ permit and come up to the Sixth United Financial pany was just as glad as the Deck m New York to replace it, ^ off or I get off!" in Savannah, Georgia. ^ every single one you are going to get a lot swifter The Pati-olman was very polite. crew to see the two Mates go. We hope Brother Fred R! The SS Pioneer .Valley, Los service when you know the do his bit. Hicks, Jr., will read this column He announced that he would be » and find out that our sign is now,glad to assign two men to pack Angeles Tankers, came in from number. That's the real SIU spirit, and The company " flew a back up, and that next time he ^ the Master's gear without even Japan. Otherwise, a lot of time-con- the men who can't picket have will have no trouble locating our asking for overtime. crew from the West Coast to s u m i n g cross-checking and been hitting the kitty with doYokahama to pick her up. The clerical what-not is required re-mi so that the strike doesn't Hall. WALKED OFF only trouble with this deal was while you stand ai-ound waiting, drain our treasury. Speaking about the Hall, we hope soon to find a new one. To make a long story short, that the company flew the boys Make it easier for yourself by And don't think we don't need the Old Man packed his own across in a "cattle" plane, so knowing that number. one. That's high on our agenda'stuff and walked off spluttering, right now they are waiting to Another thing we have to transporta­ for things to do, and we are As we get it, he had developed collect the first-class harp on is the overtime rule. Get keeping right on the ball in our a grudge against the Second tion differential. this straight: To collect overtime search. The Skipper on the Pioneer you must put in for it within 72 Cook on the other side. HowSpring weather has hit this ever, if he had any basis for stopped a crewman's pay at hours of the time when you By KEITH ALSOP port, and so if any rated man his attitude he should have men- sea, high-handedly claiming the finish the work. Best time to is looking for a job, here is the' tioned it at the payoff where he latter had contracted a veneral put in for" it is right, away. GALVESTON — 'We wish we disease, a claim which proved to could report differently but the place for him. He can enjoy won-1 kept mum. Now that the referendum bal- truth is the truth. Shipping is derful weather for a day or so, I To get the seamy side of the be absolutely untrue. As • a re­ lots have been counted, and we and then ship out on a vessel of week over with, let's take the sult, the man now has all his know that all four resolutions pay. his choice. 'case of another Waterman ship. passed overwhelmingly, we have PLEASANT SIDE a further comment to make. That warning should be. Ratings Enjoy Good Shipping In New York Shipping Lull Hits Galveston Shipmates On Hurley Remember Bosun Whose Leg Was Smashed One of the resolutions bars enough to stop men from comOn the pleasant side wa.s the shipboard promotions—except in ing here to ship out. "When conpayoff of the SS Billings Victory, emergencies. We think that idea |ditions improve, we will be only still another Waterman vessel, which had nothing wrong with ought to be built up to prevent too happy to have- the news her out of the routine class. a man from registering for more broadcast in the LOG. There were no payoffs or signAlso pleasant were the payoffs of than one rating. ons last week, and so we had no the Alcoa Cavalier, which is Suppose a man registers "all getting to be a fine ship, and ratings" for the Black Gang—to beefs to square away or settle. We had no unorganized ships another Alcoa—the SS J. W. | touch Galveston lately, and con­ CuUen. sequently there's no report on My" IS Joe ZILCH.. My We won't be seeing much more A/A.ME IS Joe ZILCH .. MV that situation either. of the Cavalier in New York, It was a heart-warming stroke the . bones. In fact. Otto says of Union friendship when the that everybody thought that it crew of the SS Edward N. Hur­ was as good as severed com­ ley held a tarpaulin muster at pletely, but reports from the hos­ the payoff and collected $95 for pital now indicate that Jensby Arne Jensby, Bosun, who had his will keep the leg. leg all but cut off early in Feb­ The Captain and Chief Mate ruary. did the best they could, but it AfUMBEB IS 0O073 • • MV however. After two more cruises NAME IS JOEZlLCH.The Hurley, a South Atlantic was obvious they couldn't do from here she is going to run MyyVL.'MBEK iS Liberty, left Norfplk loaded with much beyond stopping the flow from Mobile on a 14-day instead \S00073 ••• of blood and heading for Ber­ coal for Italy. of a 17-day schedule. e-rc-.-c-rc.. muda. Hardly had she reached blue One of the nicest paycffs we've ere Within a matter of hours the water than she ran into heavy had in a long time was. on the cTCseas. As she wallowed, the gang­ Hurley was in a Bermuda port SS Steel Mariner, Isthmian. She way came loose. Out from a and 20 minutes later Jensby was fog'sle to the deck dashed Jensby ashore and being rushed to a came in under "the full agree­ From Bermuda the ment and there was nothing on accompanied by the Deck Main­ hospital. him to Staten her that couldnt be squared right tenance, according to the accoimt company flew then and there. Perhaps she was given by Deck Engineer Joseph Island. • a sign that Isthmian is beginning pick an example out of the air. Otto. The Hurley paid off in Norfolk to learn the score the SIU way. If he does he can block an Oiler March 27, and the $95 was TO BERMUDA However, a second Isthmian, or a FWT or anybody else out turned over to Otto who was The two men got the gangway the SS Cape Elizabeth v/asn't of a job. lashed. Otto says, and the Deck coming to New York. At Head­ •A t quite so good, so we'd better Let the man pick one job that iMaintenance was lucky enough quarters he turned the money l-rl;' reserve judgment for while. The he really wants and throw in for over to the Special Services to get back through the star­ Elizabeth had some disputed it when it comes up. In other board water-tight door. Jensby Representative who was sched­ up, and words, let's be fair to everybody uled to deliver a certified check hours we had to fix ir:; didn't make it. plenty of logs we h"ad to adjust. on the list. As a result he is lying in the to Jensby. Of course, some of the logs Incidentally, what do you !ii; ^ ^ Except for Jensby's gxdsly acci­ Staten Island hospital with one •f!v were legitimate, but some we fellows think of this suggestion? dent, the Hurley had a good trip leg in a cast. Write in to the LOG and tell The metal door caught the leg to Italy and back, Otto, who was could lift or at least reduce. li; - just below the knee and smashed , Ship's Delegate, reports. I The Sea train New York, ar- [ us your ideas on this subject. I FULL SUPPORT The Carmen and Maintenance; men of the Railroad Brother^ hoods were out on strike for six­ teen hours last week, and we volunteered our full support. The strike resulted in., the complete shutdown of the waterfront, af­ fecting some 3.000 workers. We have a Jew oldtimers on the beach: H. Arnold. M. Sovich, R. Hutchinson, J. Martin, J, Capps, and J. W. Reilly. The membership in this port is. vitally interested in the strike of , the United Financial Employes. If they could, they would ail be up on the Wall Street picketlines. Our men have been contribut- :: ing generously to the fund fork the strike, and we'll continue todo so. until it is over. This is ' our fight, and we know it damn well. fj -•"r It ;lii ;=3ll �' - ' "•• •••-•. Page Six THE SEAFAAERS LOG '-^2 c.-i ' • ' '" Friday. April 30, 1948 Ala. Seamen Get Jobless Pay Runaround By CAL TANNER tankers out of Jacksonville and Louisiana ports. Our tugboat drive is still going strong, and we are waiting for action on our last appeal to the Labor Rela­ tions Board. the Alabahia State Federation of Labor, and the boys really learned the true picture of the State labor set-up. Incidentally, they enjoyed themselves. Main topic of conversation in these parts is the United Finan­ cial Employes' strike. Our mem­ bership has gone on record many times to support these people, and we hope that, in the near future, they win the strike and gain the recognition they de­ serve. Those of us down here who can't get into the fight physically are donating money and support­ ing the UFE in spirit. MOBILE — The unemployment way down the line on crew beefs compensation picture for Ala­ No "Payoff Blues" has finally convinced the com­ bama seamen is not too good at NEW YORK—It used to be a pany that they were pursuing this time. Whenever a seaman real "Blue Monday" when the the wrong policy. The ship's offi­ applies for UC here, the com­ MORE JOBS pany appeals it and claims that • Alcoa Cavalier hit this port after cers, too, have come around to the seaman quite his job of his her 17 day run to the Islands a new position. The butterworthing jobs here­ own accord and is not entitled to abouts have just about played but that was long ago. When one The return of the Cavalier to, compensation. This necessitates out,' but they sure helped the of us Patrolmen was assigned port this week again proved that to pay her off, he resigned him­ the SIU has earned the com­ going to an Appeals Court and it membership on the beach while self to -day of bad tempers, pany's respect. They didn't pull takes two or three weeks before they lasted. The shore gangs haggling and hardtiming by the any of their time-worn capers. ' a decision is rendered. of the Marine Allied Workers of To pay her off has become a company and the ship's officers. The Union has been represent­ the SIU are looking for a lot pleasure. She is a nice new ship The past half-dozen trips have ing these men, and we will know more work in the near future* and should, because of the milk been entirely .different. an a few days whether or not the Our Union had a thirteen-man run, be an easy one to handle-^ men are eligible. delegation representing them at A firm policy of battling all the she is that now. Shipping in this port has con­ This trip she paid off' clean tinued fair and approximately and signed on in the same fash­ 100 bookmen and 85 permitmen ion. We settled a few minor shipped lagt week. There are beefs -for the crew and left them about Ave ships in port now, as contented as the cows who By WILLIAM (Curly) RENTZ some kind of a deal on the Mar­ Bernstein ships, not on every and they will all take crews shall Plan. But with ships still one "of them because some of give Carnation milk. next week, so we should be in BALTIMORE—We have had a heading for the boneyard there them come in clean. PLEASED BY VOTE good shape for the next little few payoffs, 10 to be pi-ecise, is no cause yet for any cheering. The trouble seems to be that yrhile. Eight ships paid of! last week, and a handful of sign-orts. But Nobody has anything against the Mates and Engineers don't The men showed a great deal of interest in the passage of the •with only minor beefs on all ex­ the fact remains that shipping the countries that got the ships. four resolutions and most of cept the SS Warrior, Waterman in this port is slow and the Those countries are pretty much them wanted to pay their as-, IT'S A PLEASURE Steamship Company. The Mate beach is full of men waiting for down and out. But that is no sesSments immediately to get the TO PICKET YDU, reason for throwing American on this vessel worked on deck, jobs. ball rolling. seamen out of their jobs. ' and the company had to pay the The fine delegates have a lot So take another tip from us If we were good enough to to do with the change aboard and stay away until we tell you sail ships against submarines, ship. They are all capable men that things are stirring. mines, bombing planes and shore AT8t;ilO/MG and know the agreement inside We don't know any more than batteries, in addition to the nor­ out. It is a very tangled beef 0?OOR. , anybody else what the final ef­ mal perils of the sea, we are that escapes their handling. Del-' fect of the Marshall Plan will good enough to carry the car­ egates such as these aboard all be, but right now ships are still goes of peace. ships would eliminate the ma­ going to the boneyard. For in­ jority of contract misunderstand­ FIRMNESS WINS stance, three Bernsteins paid off ings Patrolmen encounter. here and went right out of ser­ Perhaps the whole thing is Yes, things have changed on vice. part of the fight to throttle labor. understand the overtime clauses the Cavalier and for the better. The whole situation keeps us If so. labor- will beat its ene- in the agreement. However, wc Housewives may still have wondering whatever became of mies. The coal miners already always square everything at the washday blues" on Monday, butthat huge merchant fleet the have shown that if working men point of production. "payoff blues" on the Cavalier United States was going to keep will stand together they can We had one ship, the SS G. D. are no more. overtime to the crew because pic­ right on maintaining after the beat the injunctions, fines and Prentice belonging to Wateiman, Freddie Stewart tures were produced showing war was over? Or did all that other obstacles the lawmakers which came in from the West Jimmy Drawdy Mate hard at work. bright talk add up to so much and the union-hating judges can Coast still dirty. She had been dirty at the sign-on, the crew hot air? drum up. GOOD PAYOFF said, and they had done their That is the way it is in the The payoff on the St. Augus­ OLD STORY best to clean her up. UFE beef in Wall Street. And tine Victory, Isthmian, was espe­ Of course, it's the same old we want to say from here that WORD OF WARNING cially smooth. This was the story: a big American-built, Am­ the UFE and the SIU have done ship that had all the ballyhoo Fact is they had done a pretty about the crew being charged erican-operated merchant mar­ a great job fighting the gover­ good 7ob, leaving only the paint­ ine in wartime with American nors of the Stock Exchange and with mutiny on her last trrip. ing for the next crew to finish The Chief Engineer, W. F. seamen running full military the stock brokers. risks — without benefits — and Pon't forget that a couple up. The Skipper said that the Leavitt, was recommended by the {Continued from Page 1) then, when peace comes, a hundred men from this port vol­ previous crew had shown no in­ now supplied by the employer, whole crew as being a good terest at all in keeping things wholesale scuttling.' unteered to go to New York and "joe." instead of by the miner. That's the way they did it af­ walk the lines to the end. That's shipshape, and it's a wonder the 3. One hour per day for tra­ We also had six ships in transit boys who brought her into Bal­ this past week. All of them ter the first war, and that's the the SIU way. When the Union timore signed on at all, vel time, paid for by the com­ •were contacted, and some small way they're doing it this time. takes a stand everybody comes Remember this: When a man pany, and 81.5 cents a day for Or at least they're trying. around to help. Those who can't beefs were settled. takes a ship he is taking a home, lunch. On the organizing front there Of course, we stopped the •wish they could. and his duty to himself and to 4. Pay differentials between is not much to report. A few Maritime Commission from sell­ To get back to business in the his Union is' to keep that homejtl^e North and South have been of the men have succeeded in ing any more ships, at least for Port of Baltimore, we have had clean. Any man who is reported eliminated getting jobs on Cities Service the time being, and we won quite few beefs on some of the in Baltimore as having refused 5. Extra pay for the second to keep things-elean will face a shift, and a further increase for trial committee, you can be .cer­ the night shift. 6. State compensation for mine tain. accidents applicable in all States The result of the referendum now, but not compulsory in all By WALTER SIEKMANN Wall Street, and to the Packing their struggle to abolish slavery balloting in this port is good States in 1940. news. The boys vqted heavily in House Workers in Kansas City. in downtown New York. 7. A welfare fund of $50,000,BOSTON — We see by the There in Wall Street our men favor of both assessments and of papers that England is having a were beaten on three occasions Getting back to Port business, both changes in the shipping 000 a year. shipping boom. In fact, the by cops who were in there we paid off the J. B. Waterman. rules. With those two 10-dollar TRIPLE ADVANCE British unions are crying for swinging their clubs with ani­ She was a good clean ship. The assessments piling up we'll be The average take home pay in more seamen to keep up with mal-like frenzy, because of a sit­ only beefs we found were minor ready for anything that happens. 1940 was $30.00 in the North and the demands of the surging mari­ uation which the politicians could ones easily squared away to $28.00 in the South, per week. everybody's satisfaction. time industry. have made unnecessary in the The Mate of the Steel Mariner, Now it is $84.82! There sure Is some difference first place were they not mainly The employers, and the news­ between things in England and intent on breaking up the unions. which was in here, tried an' old papers, have blasted Lewis and trick. He fired the Ship's Dele­ To insuro paymenL all the miners unmercifully. The things in the U.S. Over here the CAN'T BREAK US gate on arrival, giving no reason. elaime for ovetlime must be beef is "jobs and pork chops. courts have supported the bosses^ We don't think they are going But it didn't take the Patrol­ turned in to the heads of de­ and have harried the union on Certainly the Boston outlook partments no later than 72 all sides. is a little gloomy because there to break any unions, however, man long to find out that the ^ hours following the comple­ is no prospect of many jobs and we know for certain that man was getting the heave for Even so, the union has ad­ they are not going to break the Union activity, and you can rest tion of the overtime work. showing up on the board. vanced the cause of the miners. Men on the Boston beach are SIU. . As soon as the penalty Economic actio.n at the point of assured that neither the Dele­ beginning to talk pretty loudly First hand accounts of the Wall gate, nor anybody else, was work is done, a record should production—a principle to which about the shortsightedness of Street affair have loomed large fired -from that ship. be given to the Department the Seafarers, also, firmly sub­ politicians, who are more bent in conversation around the Bos­ Because of . the prospects, plan head, and one copy held by scribes—has won benefit after on union-busting than on build­ ton Hall in recent week. Quite to spend some time if you are the man doing the job. benefit for the miners. ing up the maritime industry— a few members from here were coming to Boston. It's not so In addition the depart­ The proof of the pudding is in or any other industry , for ..that in New York doing strike duty. bad if you have a bit of cabbage. mental delegates should the eating, and the press and They did a good job, and they Thq nags are running at Suf­ check on all overtime sh'^^ts the government and the bosses matter. You can blame the politicians report that everybody else has folk Downs.' And you can catch 72 hours before the ship notwithstanding, the miners and for what the police did to mem­ been doing a bang-up job back- a good ball game most any day makes porL their families are eating batter' bers of the UFE and the SIU in uig up the Financial Employes in 20 minutes from the Hall. today, thank you. -t \ Port Baltimore Losing Jobs To Boneyard Miners' Record Shows Value Of Militant Action Boston Blasts Union-Busting Poiiticians On Overtime �T HE S E AF A RER S triday, April 30. 1948 LO G Page Seven Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings in Brief NEW ORLEANS — Chairman Johnny Johnston, 53: Secretary Jimmy. DeVito, 185; Reading Clerk Buck Stephens. 76. A &G Shipping From Aprii 7 To Aprii 20 PORT Motion carried to concur in new business of all branch min­ utes except Philadelphia. Mo­ tion by Michelet, 21184, sec­ onded by Stephens that Union reaflfrm previous stand in sup­ porting the United Financial Em­ ployes 100" percent financially, morally and physically. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Carter, 100735, that due to dis­ cussion by various ports regard­ ing port of San Juan, the Secre­ tary-Treasurer be instinicted to investigate the port and bring back a recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Clarke, 23062, seconded by sev­ eral that all ports can-y out the policy of recording in the min­ utes a man's book number when he makes a motion. Under good and welfare discussion was had on crew boys cooking in galleys of Mississippi ships while in Africa. It was pointed out that the company had agreed to dis­ continue the practice. Boston New Ywk Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa MobUe New Orleans NOTE: REG. ENG. REG. STWDS. 33 162 102 226 160 49 34 96 183 25 193 62 171 92 27 31 83 117 24 241 47 115 91 23 24 72 138 82 596 211 512 343 99 89 251 438 - Galveston San Juan Grand Total REG. DECK ' ; TOTAL REG. SHIPPED DECK SHIPPED SHIPPED ENG. STWDS. TOTAL SHIPPED 26 163 58 158 87 45 47 115 209 15 186 42 129 " 55 23 41 118 115 21 126 28 93 55 24 21 78, 137 62 475 128 380 197 92 109 311 461 86 56 50 192 75 54 32 161 14 : 1,145 10 867 11 836 35 2,848 10 993 8 786 7 622 25 2,401 AScG men shipping on the West Coast are not included in this report. tions for port shipping as a re­ sult of the Marshall Plan. He felt that there still was a pos­ sibility of American ships losing out to lower foreign rates. 4. t 4. GALVESTON — Chairman Keith Alsop. 7311; Recording Secretary Val James. 7803; Read­ ing Clerk Mickey Wilburn. 4. 4. Galveston minutes and finan­ NORFOLK — Chairman M. cial report read and accepted. Burnsline. 2257; Secretary B. Secretary-Treasurer's report read New Business Rees. G-95; Reading Clerk J. and approved. sections of other branches read Linkous. 41544. and accepted except, for those from Puerto Rico and Tampa. Branch minutes of all ports Voted non-concurrence with read. Motions carried to non­ Puerto Rico minutes, and with concur with new business of San Juan and Tampa. Agent reported that part of the Tampa minutes on shipping situation. General pertaining to Deck Engineers feeling was that it would take a having three years of Engine couple of weeks for shipping to Room discharges. Accepted start after the coal strike. Agent's report, SUP Representa­ Trial comittee reports accepted. tive's report. Patrolman's report Patrolman reported on expecta- and Dispatcher's report. Tallying Two New Ships Join Ore Fleet, Will Run To Venezuelan Port Committee disclosed that branch had voted overwhelmingly in favor of the two 10-dollar assess­ ments and the two changes in the shipping rules. Tally ap­ proved. One man obligated. Voted that crews of Mathiasen Tankers pay off only with Union representative present. Minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. 4. 4- 4. SAN JUAN—Chairman J. Lin­ coln, 35046; Secretary George 28475; Reading Clerk H. H. Spurlock. 11101. Motion carried to non-concur in that part of the New York minutes concerning the closing and tallying of votes on the four point resolution. Motion car­ ried to non-concur with that part of the Philadelphia minutes re­ lating to the issuance of permits and tripcards on this port. Mo­ tions carried to accept the min­ utes of all other branches. Under good and welfare discussion re­ volved around situation aboard Pipe Springs. Ship had sailed short two men although they were sent to the ship. Men could not sign on because the Commissioner and the doctor did not appear. Membei'ship recom­ mended that the Agent contact the Shipping Commissioner and make arrangements so this will not recur. The SlU-contr acted Ore.trip between Sparrows Point, Steamship Corporation will aug­ Maryland and Chile, via the Pa­ ment its fleet of bulk ore car­ nama Canal, in twenty-four days. riers with two new vessels This includes a normal loading scheduled to begin operations by time of between one and a half 4. 4. 4. and two and a half hours, and an the end of summer. BALTIMORE — Chairman A1 The additions will bring to unloading time of about twentyStansbury, 4683; Recording Sec­ eight the number"^of ships which four hours. retary G. A. Masterson, 20297; At this aqcelerated rate, each will be engaged in bringing up vessel is bringing in approx­ Reading Clerk Ben Bishop. 38200. ore from the company's Vene­ imately 300,000 tons of ore a year zuela development next year. Eleven men obligated. Ac­ from Chile. In the shorter run to Six Ore ships are already in Venezuela they are expected to cepted Baltimore previous min­ service between Chile and the more than double this annual utes and Baltimore financial re­ United States. They are the port. Also accepted report of capacity. Ventore, Chilore, Marore, Feltore, Secretary-Treasurer. All other BIG CONTRAST Lebore and Santore. / branch minutes accepted except An illustration of the differ­ fhose from New Orleans, Tampa The first of the two, the, Cul)ore, launched on Feb. 18, is ence the new ships will make in and Puerto Rico. Voted nonscheduled to begin operations in operations is the present routine concurrence with New Business June, and the Baltore, which hit and capacity of the two pre-war at Tampa and Puerto Rico and These make the to await clarification of Neiy the ways on April 16, should be Ore ships. ready for service by the middle round trip to Chile in thirty- Business at New Orleans. Voted eight days, carrying about 10 to post and file Great Lakes and of the Slimmer. The new development in Vene­ percent less ore than the new West Coast minutes. Tallying Committee reported that branch zuela, jvhen it opens next year, ships. SIU deck men going aboard had carried all four resolutions will provide for'the loading of 2 these ships will find that loading on referendum ballot including million tons of iron ore annually. and unloading operations on the both assessments and both LARGEST BUILT new ships are handled entirely changes in shipping rules, and The two new ships, like the by shore equipment, and every report accepted. Patrolmen and other six postwar vessels, are means has been provided to ex­ Dispatcher rejported. Under New the largest ever built in the com­ pedite leading and discharging. Business, carried Vlodek's motion Holds and hatches are ar- to have fountain in Dispatcher's pany's Bethlehem .yards at Balti­ more. The ships have an over­ arranged so that hand shoveling office repaired. Minute of silence all length of 582 feet, and a is completely eliminated. How­ for Brothers lost at sea. ever, in spite of the new equip­ beam of 70 feet. 4< 4' & Each will be able to carry ap­ ment, and methods, the present PHILADELPHIA — Chairman proximately 24,000 tons of ore. normal loading time cannot be Thomas Freeman, 100681; Re­ The vessels have a 16-18 knot cut any further because it is cording Secretary F. D. Patter­ governed by the amount of bal­ son. 89; Reading Clerk William cruising speed under full load. Those of the new vessels now last in the vessel at the begin­ Luth, 896, in operation, according to a ning of the voyage, and the Minutes from all branches ex­ company official, are presently speed with which this ballast can cept Puerto Rico read and/accompleting the 8,700.,ptiUe,,ppnd carried .that men elected to Trial Committee stand at the door and take up a collection for the strik­ ing UFE workers. r'-m 4' 4> 4» BOSTON — Chairman J. Mogan. 216; Secretary J. Goggins. 27531; Reading Clerk L. White. 27165. Motion carried to accept min­ utes of all ports. Agent, in his report, commented on the SIU participation in the UFE strike and commended those brothers from Boston who entered into the strike on the lines. Motion "^4 i by George S. Bakas, 35398, that Headquarters send a weekly financial report to all outports on what was spent in supporting the UFE strike. Motion carried. Motion by G. Pearson, 48113, to nonconcur with that part of Tampa minutes calling for Deck Engineer to have same qualifica­ tions as Bosun. Motion carried. Motion carried that SIU see the UFE strike through to the finish, and in the future, all beefs that do not pertain to shipping be put before the coastwise membership as was done in this case. cepted. Carried motion by Pohle to non-concur with Puerto Rico New Business. All minutes of special meetings also accepted. Voted to post and file minutes' from Great Lakes and West Coast. Agent's report given and accepted, as were Patrolman's and Dispatcher's reports. Motion by Pohle that SIU continue fullfledged support of UFE beef in New York, seconded by several and carried unanimously. Ex­ 4. 4. i NEW YORK — Chairman Wm. tended discussion of problem of getting new Hall in shape. Ac­ McCuistion; Secretary E. Parr, cepted Trial Committee's recom­ 96; Reading Clerk. L. Williams, mendation to fine man $25 for missing Isthmian strike. Voted 21550. to prefer charges against two Director of Organization re­ other men. Minute of silence for ported that the organizing staff Brothers lost at sea. . has signed another tanker agi'eement and details will be carried 4. 4. 4. MOBILE — Chairman Harold later in the SEAFARERS LOG. J. Fischer. 59; Reading Clerk Union has been notified that aB Jeff Morrison. 34213; Recorder Cities Service objections have James Carroll. 14. been overruled and the SIU will [shortly be certified as the collecMotion carried to accept re- _ tive bargaining agent. Rules ports from the various branches.' for supporting the UFE strike Motion by Franks, 2634, seconded , were i-eported on. Due to action by several, that any man who by the SIU the strike remains signs on articles and jumps ar­ as vigorous as it was the first ticles be penalized. Motion car­ day. Reported that over 60 Sea­ ried with three members re­ farers have been arrested and 16 corded as being opposed. Motion hospitalized due to police brutal­ by J. Morrison, 34213, that a trial ity. Secretary-Treasurer reported committee be elected to try cases on contract signed with Calmar, at hand. Motion carried. Mo­ but as full details are not ready tion cai-ried that the Bosun of membership action was not the Wild Ranger be investigated asked. Sccretary-Treasui'er fur­ by the membership and that the ther reported progress in nego­ Patrolmen be instructed to go in tiations for establishing SIU the ship and investigate. Motion shore gangs in all A&G ports. '•'.•Ill New Tanker Wage Scales Following are the new wage rates as established in the recently signed contracts with Tanker Sag Harbor Corporation and Petrol Tanker Industries. Incorporated, compared with wages under the old agreements: Rating Bosun Carpenter AB QM AB Maint OS Electrician Chief Pumpman Engine Maint Oiler FWT Wiper ...^: Steward Chief Cook Second Cook and. Baker Galleyman Messman Utility Old Wage $245.00 245.00 205.00 205.00 220.00 175.00 328.00 285.00 245.00 205.00 205.00 195.00 265.00 245.00 215.00 175.00 170.00 170.00 New Wage $270.00 270.00 220.00 220.00 235.00 185.00 350.00 290.00 265.00 220.00 220.00 208.00 285.00 265.00 . 230.00 185.00 185.00 185.00 Increase $25.00 25.00 15.00 15.00 15.00 10.00 22.00 5.00 20.00 15.00 15.00 13.00 20.00 20.00 15.00 10.00 15.00 15.00 . OVERTIME RATES: Less than $223.23 a month; Increased from $1.10 to $1.15 per hour $223.23 or more a month: Increased from $1.40 to $1.45 per hour • .f '-5 ] �Pag* aJgU THE SEAFARERS lOG Frida7r AiMffl 30. 1948 SHW MDMimS AND NEWS I i"' .1-: I vi. !! :I !'•'1 J ^ ?! 7.' m i •• 'i'. .I •;5; ;;!l I li It J'VVf' Hard-Time Skipper, 'Vacation' In Beira Spoil Trip For Wesleyan Victory Crewmen WANT UNION SLOPS FOR UNION MEN >. - ,* > By RED FISHER he did get the officers ^nd crew on the way home after having „o , tri. » case of beer apiece at a low one boiler re-bricked and some The SS Wesleyan Victory . andj ,let* everybody u j have u price a other engine repairs in Durban. sailed out of New York for case whether he liked beer or This repair work meant that we South Africa on November 15, not. Those who didn't like it spent an extra week in Durban 1947, with a good bunch of ship­ passed theirs around. the second time we stopped mates aboard, and paid off on The next port of call was there. AprU 12, 1948 with aU beefs Lourenco Marques on the coast HELL SHIP settled. But the SIU Patrolman of Portuguese East Africa where had to put up.a good battle with we stopped for five days before All the way home the Wesley­ Danish-born Captain J. N. Ras- proceeding to Beira for a brief an was a hell ship for fair. But mussen to get everything prop­ visit of 76 steaming days. every dog has his day and the erly squared away. crew stuck together to wait for FISH STORY At the beginning of "the trip, that day to come. the Captain was a happy-goA few of the boys started to Most of the logs were lifted lucky Skipper, but later on fish one day. In the beginning eventually when the Patrolman things changed. Toward the end they didn't catch very many, but came aboard in New York. How­ , there was nothing he wanted so all of a sudden when the tide ever, we had to hold up the pay­ much as a new crew, preferably changed the fish got hungry and off a little to get some disputed one whose members were broke took to biting hook, line and overtime we had coming. Here Part of the crew of the Governor Graves, Waterman, and had three notches in their sinker. The boys caught 50 in is an example of the kind of which went on record to support the SS Southwind's resolu­ belts. tion calling for a Union certified slopchest. Front row, left 30 minutes. thing that happened. to right—Seelig, AB and Deck Delegate; Stowell, Deck Maint.; On the way down to Capetown Part of the cargo which we The .Captain had the Junior P. Ryan, Deck Eng. and Ship's Delegate: Dutch, AB; and and Durban the Captain even al­ picked up in Lourenco Marques Engineer put in jail in Beira but Junior, OS. Back row—Chief Cook; Mell, MM; Stokes, Oiler lowed the crew to have a Nep­ to take to Beira was big 30-ton brought no charges against him. and Engine Delegate; Brewer, Wiper; Russo, Messman; Marcel. tune party. Not only that, but diesel shovel consigned to the The crew called a meeting to Messman and Stewards Delegate; Dell, Wiper; and Chief he gave King Neptune and the Beira Boating Company. When take steps toward getting him Steward. whole group including the vic­ they set it up the first thing it tims a little spiked refreshment. did was throw a lot of natives out. Our only representative there was the British Consul who out of jobs. FLOCK OF ROBINS handles American business. We The port doctor in Beira sure got in touch with the Consul There were five Robin ships in was a good fellow—^by and large. who took fast action and had the Durban including ours, and one He was a little needle-happy, to man out as 10 o'clock the fol­ night most of the boys from all be sure, and insisted on shoot­ lowing morning. five of them were at the Club ing everybody full of penicillin, The Captain never had the Mayfair, the main spot in Dur­ but he liked the SIU crews and The slopchest situation seems that it be union made. It should time to talk to the properly ban for shoreside relaxation. did his best for them on every elected delegates. He refused to to be getting worse instead of also be remembered that we as This party kept going untjl occasion. listen to the Night Cook and better on a good many ships. Union Brothers should whenever about 11 o'clock and everybody Naturally the crew was as Baker and didn'.t want him for Latest crew to ask for intensi­ possible support and purchase was having a grand time. To happy a bunch as ever you a department delegate. • This fied Union policy and action on union made articles. make things complete all of us wanted to see when the Wesley­ made it somewhat tough since the problem is that of the SS "We firmly believe that before stood up for a minute of silence an finally piilled out of Beira, there were only three bookmen Governor Sparks, now on Water­ signing articles all ships' crews for Brothers lost at sea. homeward bound. should have aU delegates check in the Stewards Department. For man's Far Eastern run. In short, we had a nice few A lot of work got done by the sake of peace the boys In an emphatic resolution the articles in the slopchest to days in Durban. The SIU is the Deck Department, notably elected a new delegate, however. drawn up and passed at a ship­ see that they are of a good pretty well liked by the girls of a great deal of chipping and board meeting early in March, quality and that if possible they HARD OF HEARING Durban and other ports in South painting. We painted the outhave a union label and are not Africa. The girls seem to like to ^ide of the ship as well as the Sometimes he would listen to the Sparks crew demanded that made by scab labor. go places with the Seafarers. Isupei' structure and used an ex- the Ship's Delegate and some­ only articles made by union "If the articles are not up to labor be carried in slopchests and It was when we left Durban tra big amount of paint to give times to the Deck Delegate, but that all slopchests be certified for SIU standard they should be that the Captain had his change her a third coat making her look not always. In addition he tried sent ashore to be replaced by quality by the SIU. of heart. like a yacht. to give the SIU Patrolmen a The Sparks crew was inspired good union made articles. By Of course, to give him credit, i We could make only 13 knots hard time at the payoff. by a similar resolution passed this action we can prevent ship When we paid off we ran aboard the SS Southwind, South chandlers, port stewards and smack into the UFE beef. We Atlantic, which was published in their stooges from passing off merchandise of inferior quality were glad to come to the help the LOG of January 9. and products made by scab of those people and we chipped labor. WANT UNION LABEL in 350 dollars to help out. "BE IT FURTHER The complete text of the res­ olution, which was signed for the RESOLVED: FRANK RUTKOWSKI, entire crew by Pat Ryan, Ship's "That the crewmembers of the SIU SINCE 1938, Delegate, is as follows: SS Governor Sparks go on record DIES IN HAMBURG as being 100 percent in favor of "BE IT RESOLVED: any action that is taken by our Seafarer Frank Rutkowski died "We the crewmembers of this shoreside representatives or the in Hamburg, Germany, on March ship do hereby go on record to membership on this resolution." endorse the resolution of the 23 after a brief illness, according crewmembers of the SS Southto a letter received from Bro­ wind 100 percent in their recom­ STANTON PATIENTS ther Louis Hedin, Deck Delegate mendation for a Union certified of the SS Thomas F. Hunt on slopchest on all SlU-contracted THANK SEATON MEN ships. FOR DONATIONS which Rutowski was sailing. Rutkowski was a good ship­ 'There is hardly a ship afloat The donation sent to the mem­ mate well liked by the entire today on which a man can de­ bers in" the Fort Stantoil, N.M., crew, Hedin writes, adding that mand and receive any article of hospital by the crew of the SS the American Consul in Ham­ clothing or anything else from William W. Beaton was happily the slopchest that has a union burg handled aU arrangements label on it. received, according to a letter of with efficiency and sympathy. .. The 51-year-old Seafarer had "We believe that this matter, thanks that canle to the New been an SIU member since De­ which has come up so much Orleans Agent from Hospital cember 1938 and had shipped on lately, should be voted on up Delegate John P. Williamson. • the Thomas F. Hunt in San and down the Coast. The donation was divided Francisco on February 12 this "BE IT FURTHER equally among the following Displaying Iheir catch, which would make any fisherman year. RESOLVED: seven men: proud, are Irish O'Hanlon, AB; A. C. Smith, Chief Steward, Rutkowski is survived by his "That we the members of the and A. Whitmore, Wiper. Thirty minutes of angling in the widow who resides in New Or­ Seafarers International Union de­ Robert B. Wright, C. Middleton, port of Beira produced fifty fish. Our field and stream editor leans. According to Headquarters mand of the companies that they A. McGuigan, J. .Supinskii R. S, identifies 49 as Jackfish and the one at the bottom as a. small records he' was bom in 1897 and place on board their vessel merr- Lublin, F. y. Chamberl&yne, and sand' shark. .. . had a Bosun's-rating.' •• • chandise of a good ; quality, and John P. Williamson. Sparks Crew Asks SIU To Certify Slopchests ...f. vV., m r- • �Fridar. April 30, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nina Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings g4V6: matters discussed under good RICHARD MOCZKOWSKI. and welfare. Minute of silence Feb. 8 — Chairman Frank Rich­ for Brothers lost at sea. ardson; Secretary R. Rife. Dele­ gates reported everything okay. 4 4 4 STEEL SURVEYOa Mar. 28— New Business: Motion made to Chairman W. Schoenbom; Secre­ find out why wash water is shut tary Thurston J. Lewi& No de­ off so many times. Good and partment beefs, but crew short Welfare: Brother Hogan ob­ a dishwasher. Chips moved to jected to the hardness of the clean mess and wear shirts bread brought aboard in Philly. Voted to have delegates make up New set-up in galley tried out rules of shipboard conduct, and reported to be working out Passed motion by Lewis that much better. One minute of Ship's Delegate not needed since HE PROPOSED silence for Brothers lost at sea. department delegates could CHANGES IN THE t i 4. handle matters. Electrician sug­ SHIPPING RULES GEORGE CHAMBERLAIN, HAVE BEEN Jan. 8 — Chairman W. McLean; Juan. Voted to turn over re­ gested that question of draws be APOPTHD QfTHE Secretary A. Klein. M. Kelly pair list to heads of departments. settled. Also that stores be MEMBERSHIP ^ Deck Delegate, reported on num­ Minute of silence for Brothers searched for deck awnings and cots. Minute of silence for ber of book members. McClel- lost at sea. A 92% YES VOTE. 4 4 4 Brothers lost at sea. lan Stewards Delegate, reported READ AGAIN THE STEEL RECORDER, Mar. 24— 4 4 4 on book members and asked that NEW SECTIONS OF THE RULES - AMD THEN READ men replace cups and silver in Chairman John A. Sullivan; VIRGINIA CITY VICTORY. THE ENTIRE THING. REMENIBER, THESE ARE sink after night lunch. F. Fisher, Secretary Edward DeBourbon. Feb. — Chairman A. Campbell: THE SHIPPING RULES WE OURSELVES HAV£ Engine Delegate, reported two Repair list turned over to secre­ Secretary G. Maslaroy. Dele­ MADE AND THE RULES WE SHIP BYNew book members in his department. tary. Deck Delegate report 20 gates reports accepted. hours in dispute, other delegates Business: List of fines for minor Good and Welfare: D. Wares sug­ THEY ARE PRINTED IN FULL FOR YOUR CON­ gested that each delegate submit report none. Union literature infractions drawn up and ap­ VENIENCE ON PAGE 16 OF THIS ISSUE. passed out and various question proved. Motion carried that ^ a repair list. H. De Ruyter, discussed. Milk supply, repair letter be written to the LCXJ Steward, addressed the meeting in which he said there would be list, food supply discussed under praising, the cooperation of 1st no limit on food while it lasted. Good and Welfare. Some food Assistant Engineer Walter P. to be saved to show Patrolman. Carlson. Good and Welfare: Stewai'd and Cooks promised to Brother McCormack to be put on do better. Minute of silence for probation due to his inability to By HANK Brothers lost at sea. Ship's and cooperate with his shipmates. Engine Delegate SulUvan; Deck From Walter Winchell's column of April 14, it says: "Years Delegate E. Andersen; Stewards ago slaves, instead of stocks and bonds, were bought and sold Delegate Grunwald. on Wall Street"... Today, with the Stock Exchange big-shots cheaply prolonging the UFE strike, it looks like they class their 4 4 4 » 4. financial employees in the category of stocks, bonds and cigar DEL VIENTO, AprU 4—Chair­ MARINE RUNNER. Mar. 7— smoke. However, if it wasn't for our militant AFL trade unionman Bill Mitchell; Recording Chairman Kenneth Carlson; Secretary Bernard Kelly. Deck Secretary Fred Miller. Depart­ JOHN HATHORN. Feb. 22— sts, the United Financial Employes Union (with SIU-SUP sailors Delegate asked his department ments reported plenty of over­ Chairman Spider Korolia; Secre­ supporting), going out on strike against the big people of Wall to keep quarters clean, said CapStreet, these financial workers would, in these difficult times, time in dispute. Miller moved, tary John G.,Brady. Deck. Deletain had complained. Engine, „ . , „ be forced to remain the slaves .of the Wall Street gluttons of Olney seconded, carried, that Delegate reported a few dis-1 wealth. cooking facilities be installed for okay and was given vote of African shore workers. Miller puted houi-s. Voted to hold up thanks for job well done; Stew­ 4 4 4 moved, Domingue seconded, car­ payoff until matter of tax with­ ards Delegate Emmett Barrios Brother George Meaney who just came off the SS South­ ried, that four months food be holding settled, company rate be­ reported one hour of overtime in land wrote the following item about his shipmates: "Many of ing thought too high. Voted to parried on African run. Kelly dispute; Engine Delegate R. L. the oldtimers know Steward George Russell, who was well moved, Gonzales seconded, car­ bring anybody drunk at payoff Trumbull reported several hours liked and did a line job—and even received a clock as a ried, that status of African crews u^ on charges. Voted that if the of disputed overtime. New birthday present from the crew. Also aboard were Andy working Mississippi in West Captain and Steward wanted the Business: Motion by D. D. Story Mazurick. Vernon Haworth, Alvin Adams. Pat Huff. Ray Africa be clarified. Voted to bad meat qooked, the Cook that repair lists of all depart­ Pomykala. Dirk Vissey. Max Moore. Eddie Dudek, Vego check Engineers' disregard for should see that the two of them ments be merged aind a copy be Justo. Guess who else was on board? Good old Mike Sorensen, Electricians. Voted that Pursers and nobody else got it to eat. presented to head of each de-' the cook who was around during the MMP strike. He's the on African run leam more about Suggestion to adjust overtime partment. Motion by Sylvera same old Mike—still turning out the chow. Now here's some and time changes. Minute of sil­ treating tropical diseases. that a new meat block and gi-ill of the gang whoTl be around New York soon: Carlos Pete ence for Brothers lost at sea. be put aboard. Motion carried 4 » Negron. Bob Tate. Victor Bonet. Joseph Co'nlon Garcia. Victor MATTHEW B. BRADY, Mar. that ship's delegate see Captain Perez. John Flynn. Eddie Grzyd and W. Peterson. Most of the 28 — Chairman E. J. Shipps: regarding fares paid for launch guys have itchy feet and want to get back to Bremen and Secretary R. J. Wells. Ship's service while in Manila. Le Havre again since they seem to hear wedding bells ringing iDelegate warned men using star­ there." 4 4 4 board showers to keep them ALCOA PEGASU^^, Feb. 21— *44. Clean. Deck and Stewards DeleChairman William Hope; Secre­ Brother Buford Jones, from New Orleans, just came in off a *gates reported some disputed tary J. P. Morris. Good and Wel­ long trip aboard the SS Petrolite. Brother Jones related that the overtime. Deck Delegate said he fare: Suggestion to pick up all would turn in to Union names books and place then in rack in crew suffered many hardships from the skipper. In one port the of men who fouled up their the P. O. mess. Suggestion crew was shortchanged in their draws for foreign dough—imtil 4 4 4 gangway watch. Engine Dele­ for Stewards Department to they complained to the American consulate. Another incident ROBIN GOODFELLOW. April gate reported all okay. Voted to put in overtime for going • in involved a brother getting logged here in an American port for 4 — Chairman Nick Swokle; have repair list; ready. Jones. engine room spaces to bag and something he was supposed to have done some time ago in a Secretary Arthur Wert. No beefs Hill and Cook volunteered to count linen. Suggestion made foreign port.,, Brother Isidore Levy came in from a trip to Italy. at all reported by department sougee recreation room. Minute that ship's delegate check with Brother Roderick Smith stayed aboard for another trip as Bosun. of silence for Brothers lost at delegates. Pasinesky's motion to Patrolman as to possibility of The ship is heading for Greece this time. put in for new washing machine sea . changing ship's plan according to 4 4 4 passed. So was Swokle's mo­ original specifications. One min­ Brother George Pasinosky. oldtimer and New Jersey tion to see Mate about keys to ute of silence for Brothers lost citizen, is in town with another brother. Pete Pasinosky. Their rooms and Longfellow's motion at sea. third brother. Joe, also a Bosun, is aboard a Robin ship on to see*that store list be made and the South African run... To Brother A. R. Velasco. oldtimer. stores procured before crew down in Florida: Yoq're on the weekly mailing list for the leaves ship. Passed motion that 4 4 4 LOG and a few back issues, too... Brother Melvin Hibbs. LONGVIEW VICTORY. Mar. ship be fumigated to get rid of the oldtimer. came into town out of Tampa, and out of re­ 28 — Chairman John Driscoll; homesteading roaches and lice. tirement. so he could pitch in and "hit the bricks" of Wall 4 4 4 Secretary Robert Aiu. Charges Elected J. Dodge Ship's Delegate. Street. A vote of thanks to Brother Hibbs... Here are a few against Brother read by Vasquez. Deck Delegate Swokle; Engine MALDEN VICTORY. Jan. 1— oldtimers in town: Charlie "Carioca Red" Benway, "Red" Article in LOG read by Driscoll. Delegate Stuntebeck; Stewards Chairman Ame Larsen; Secre­ McKenzie, A. Vasquez. T. Humal. E. Samia. M. Awall. O. tary V/aller J. Walsh. New Motion by Rhone seconded and Delegate Buleca. Williams, and J. Quimara. Gulf oldtimer. Business: Motion carried to have carried that charges against 4 4 4 4 4 4 Brother are not serious enough STEEL VENDOR. Mar, 7— flushometer checked. Men wish­ ing to pay off on the West Coast Chairman T. Tuars; Secretary J. The weekly LOG will be traveling free of cost to the fol­ for trial committee. Voted to hold payoffs until settlement of K. Cann. S. Jandora elected to notify their respective dele­ lowing brothers, some permitmen and other bookmen, all over all beefs. Minute of silence for Ship's Delegate. Department gates so that replacements can the country: Fi-ank Edmonds of North Carolina, W,ilburt Wentling ''-A delegates said no beefs to report. be secured and possible mutual of Pennsylvania, Fred Lane of New York, Peter Piascik of Con­ Brothers lost at sea. Report on necticut, John Turner of Florida, Michael Slinski of New Jersey, Voted Stewards stores, hospital payoffs arranged. 4 4 4 SUZANNE, April 4 — Chair­ supplies and slopchest be checked slick radio salesman who boarded Leo Sigl of Wisconsin, Albert Carbonell of New York, Rollo Heaton man F. Cornier; Secretary Mexi- by delegates and Patrolman be­ ship and sold radios to several of Alabama, James McLinden of Pennsylvania, Wayne Routh of mo Murphy. Department dele­ fore departure. Ships minutes members of the crew for $75. North Carolina, Omar Elliott of Alabama, Jerrell Neel of Texas, gates reported all shipshape. Mo­ plus pictures to be mailed to Radios, could have ^ been pur­ Irvin Harrington of Florida, Howard Todd of California, Furman ^ tion by Rothmere, seconded by N. Y. at first port touched. Elec­ chased in Philly for $45. One Hipp of South Carolina, John Simon of Ohio, Francis Phelps of 1 Borofont, for non-concurrence in trician to fix all fans. Steward minute of silence for lost Bro­ Maryland, Henry King of Alabama, Theodore Aleck of Maryland, Robert Butler of New York, Thomas Logan of Pennsylvania. Galveston motion to close San to improve night lunch. Various thers. . • SOME CHA»«3ES, HAVE BEEN MAPE ! CVT and RUN �Page Ten THE SEAFARERS Friday. AprU 30. W4« LOG SPEAKS Member Sees No Reason For Painting Disputes Chief Cook Prayer For Seafaring Men To Ihe Editor: Now I am not the least bit jealous of a man getting along Being a sailor (I hope) and a in the world, and if we have Bosun of fairly long standing, I lots of overtime, I like to • ask would like to clarify and explain the Stewards Department for as­ .and attempt to stop the eternal sistance in painting. And try to haggling between departments on get the Wipers some but the our ships, both SIU and SUP. I sailors are supposed to be the have sailed several of both and painters and their work gives have had the same petty argu­ them skill in that line, which a ments come up on both. Messman's duties do not. So I The sailors are the bona fide think it is absolutely their, work and supposed to be—the capable, and as long as they do not in­ competent and experienced paint­ fringe upon some other man's ers on the ships, having paints, work, it should be no point of brushes, etc. The Bosun must contention between departments. mix and pass out the paints and I am very thankful for the supervise all paint jobs. wages and conditions obtained as a result of union activity and MESSMAN VS. OS brotherly cooperation, because I Now, one brother, in a recent have sailed—as have many more issue of the LOG, asked, "Why, brothers—when we had no over­ should an OS have more over- time whatever to haggle over. WUliam A. Floyd. SUP Log-A -Rhythms Dedicated to BUI Champlin, Bosun, MV Sea Trader By MICHAEL P. STATH, 3rd Mate Seafarer A1 Sage, recently a member of the galley gang aboard the SS Steel Chemist, had this photo taken by Earl Laws, a shipmate. More LOGs Now Going To Port Of Spain Brother Adds To Praise Of S.I. Hospital To ihe Editor: To the Editor: I For all who go to sea in ships, I keep a prayer upon my lips: God keep them safe and make them brave, And let them master wind and wave. For ships, however, great they be, Seem small upon an angry sea. II For sailormen whose courses lie Beyond the edge of sea and sky. Upon my lips a prayer I keep: '• > • "':Sl I have been receiving five j Just this morning I completed God strengthen them upon the deep. copies of the SEAFARERS LOG ,a two-week stay at the Marine For ships, however large they be. regularly and I thank you very Hospital on Staten Island. Com­ much for sending them. When­ ing over to the Hall here in Seem puny in a storm at sea. ever a Union member comes New Yoi-k I picked up a copy Ill here he is very happy to be of the LOG of March 26 and able to get a copy from me. 'read with interest , a letter from Wisdom and courage. Lord I pray: time than a Messman?" I ask, But I am still short as I am Frank Schutz complimenting the Bestow on sailors day by day. "Is there any reason a Messman well patronized by your Union Marine Hospital on the treat­ And grant to all seafaring men should have more overtime than members, and some have asked ment he had received there, The joy of getting home again. me to write this letter to you j For my money he is one hunan OS?" and have signed it too. i For ships however strong they be. 'dred percent right, and I hearti­ If I am a fireman at a lumber Thanking you in advance, I Seem frail upon a storm-tossed sea. mill and the foreman asks for ly agree with Brother Schutz men to work overtime stacking remain yours faithfully, when he says that nobody has Burze Ghelman any beef regarding service or lumber, should he ask me? Plaza Hotel As I understand it, a Mess­ treatment at that Marine Hos­ 54 Park Street pital. man makes 11 hours on Sunday Port of Spain and holidays at sea and eight I can say honestly that in the Trinidad hours .^n Saturday and Sundays two weeks I spent there I was in port. Should we put an OS (Ed. Note: Letter endorsed treated and respected as well as To the Editor: to go to the Painters Union. I in his place for that? On many by T. N. Kaivtch. C. M. Shuren. I ever could have expected to don't think anyone can deplore a ship I have sailed the Stew­ A. R. Glove. Benjamin F.' be treated in any private hospi­ There has been quite a lot of such a person as much as I do* ards Department made more Bond and James A. Broadus. tal. The doctors seemed very discussion lately of the painting RARE CASES overtime than the Deck Depart­ Friend Ghelman now receives efficient and the nUrses were done by the Stewards Depart­ In regard to anyone submit­ ment both in the LOG and ting 110 hours for painting a ment in their regular work and 25 copies of the LOG every most considerate at all times. aboard - ship. Speaking as a storeroom, such cases must be I never complained about them. week.) CLASSY DAMES member of the Stewards Depart­ very rare. I have never en­ ment," I want to voice my feel­ countered such a case. How­ SEAFARER SHIPMATES Incidentally, I've not seen a ings on the matter. ever, in saying this, I do not for classier collection of femininity I have never been. an ambi­ a minute doubt that, Brother in ages. Some of them were just pretty, but a greater part of tious painter, however, when it Stewart, or any other Patrol­ them were absolute knockouts. I comes to painting the messroom, man, has occasionally run into can't think of a better place to storerooms, galley, etc., the up­ such cases. keep of which is the duty of the As "seamen, we all know how be sick. Stewards Department, I feel it is much progi-ess has been made in It would be a good idea to just for members of the Stewards raising our base wages. This is remember. Brothers, that in a Department to expect preference. well appreciated. government hospital you don't All members in all depart­ rate any of that bedside manner Brother Freddie Stewart, I feel, a private croaker gives you. All was off base a bit when he stated ments, especially in the lower very pointedly in the March 26th ratings, have always found it you get is efficient service. That's been my experience. issue of the LOG: "Our first con­ necessary to augment their take The M^rine Hospital is for those tracts eliminated this excess home pay by making a little who need treatment for their work, which was so unjustly a extra in overtime. ills. I certainly wouldn't expect part of our regular working Jf messmen, who pay as much in dues as Bosuns, Electricians to go over there to recuperate functions." Well, since the Stewards De­ and other higher ratings put of from a two-week drunk. That partment was required to paint much lower wages, cannot be isn't what the place is there for. when no overtime was involved, benefitted by the terms of his Moreover, private hospitals that then isn't it the tight of that Union's agreement, then I im- .• handle that kind of stuff soak department to be given the pre­ agine they are expected to take you plenty. In closing, let me say again ference now that is being paid in laundry as of old. In all my time sailing ships that for, my money the .Marine for? It is quite true that those where the Stewards Department Hospital on Staten Island is characters who consider them­ was allowed to paint, I have plenty okay. My sincere thanks selves painters first and Messmen never been on a single ship cind appreciation for the treat­ or Cooks after, and bring their where the Deck Department was . ' Eraest Bonner (left) and John JPritz. both of whom are ment I received there. own painting gear in their suit­ not called in to share in a sub­ r 'giidbd SIU men and wonderful shipmates, as Raymond Barnette Max Lipkin cases, should be relieved of their stantial part of the painting. it. Brother Barnella took the photo ^hen all three were boolts. They should be: .adyisecl ; R. Brown the SS Hehrir Lbhdfellow a Watettaiaift ship! Galley Gang Rates Painting Rights, Seafarer Asserts r^ •• �Friday' April 30. 1948 Short Short Story — The Ill-Fated Mary Doe THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleven Dutchy Will Trade An Airtight* System For One Suit Of Clothes To the Editor: Port Said is a place where Ali Baba and his 40 thieves would N 1920, when I was master of the foxir-masted schooner, Eliza­ be considered cream puffs. The beth Bandi, lying in F>hiladclphia, another schooner came and average American dip, pick­ tied up alongside my vessel. She was a fine four master, well- pocket to you, would be picked founded, and brand new. Let's say she was the Mary Doe. clean while blinking his eyes It seemed to me that her master. Captain Blank we'll call in this place. They're fast and him, was hell-bent on business. The freight being low and both elusive, but we outwitted them They don't put nothing over on vessels, therefore, lying idle waiting for cargo, we struck up an las. Oh no, we were wise and acquaintance. This soon developed into friendship, as is common ready. with men who follow the sea. As soon as a ship drops the hook these chiseling commandos RUM AND MUSIC descend like a swarm of locusts. Then, one evening. Captain Blank, who seemed to have some­ Bumboats surround the ship and thing on his mind, made the sign by lifting his elbow and invited grappling hooks go over the me to his cabin for a dram. We had a few drams of rum, skilled rails. They run up the lines like on another and talked about ships to the sounds of the phono­ monkeys. This is a view of famed and colorful Port Said, situated graph playing selections from gamle Norge. If there is an open porthole or in the northeastern part of Egypt at the Mediterranean end Captain Blank became moody, as if longing for home. But it an vmlocked room on the ship, of the Suez Canal. It is also approximately the site where passed away. He turned to busi­ they will clean it out faster than Dutchy Moore of the Steel Scientist was bamboozled out of ness and asked me in a hushed ".:S| a pack of hungry buzzards on a a suit of clothes. tone: bloated hog. In fact, it is amaz­ "Captain Peterson, how much ing. You cannot imagine how temptation. I flew to the door. Well, to make a long and sad money does your owner pay you cunningly they operate until you A young lad with an honest face story short, and to keep the rec­ a' month?" are actually over there once. and soft brown eyes was holding ord straight, they wouldn't send "Top wages," said I, "$300 At the first ship meeting out a bottle of Haig and Haig pinch- up the scotch until we came to V-11 per month." of New York aboard the Steel bottle. terms. I insisted on testing every Captain Blank smiled to himScientist, enroute to the Far Of course I'm cautions. They bottle to see if it was okay; the, gelf and gave me a significant East by way of Port Said, it was ain't going to put anything over kid wants to see the clothes. wink. Then, as if unable to hold found that two-thirds of the on Dutchy Moore. Never let I had a couple of old suits 1 back a secret, he produced from crew had never experienced the that be said. Haven't I wained had taken along for trading pur­ his desk a private agreement be­ charge of the bite brigade." the crew to be careful. poses, but he wants me to show tween himself and his owner. "Let's have a taste of that, them out the poi'thole as agreed.. '•i I SHREWD MOVE It made me blink as I read kid," I take a slug, it's the real I hand him a coat and he looks it alodd. It stipulated that the master's salary is to be $500 per .So, as ship's delegate, and hav­ thing. "How much? Let's do at it. I take the coat and he month and the contract is to continue for two years whether the ing been over there several some business." looks at the pants. Then, wham! master is in charge of the said vessel or not. times, I made a motion to keep DEAL BREWS lie grabs the coat from my hand "Captain Blank!" I exclaimed, "How in hell can your owner the Egyptians out of the pas­ and runs. The kid tells me he has a sageways and particularly out of pay you such a high salary when freight is so low?" case of the same stuff in the I tear around to the bumboat— "What the hell. Captain Peterson," Blank explained, "she's a the crew quarters. Any busi­ bumboat alongside the ship. He no bumboat. Is my face red. Am big vessel and she carries the highest insurance the owner could ness or changie for changie wants 120 American bucks for it, I mortified. Foiled again by the would have to be transacted out get—$100,000 more than she is worth." on deck or through the porthole. but will trade for some clothing slickest operators in the world! And he gave me another significant wink. Say, do you want to know After discussion the motion was and cigarettes. I throw a light Then, after a moment of silence, Captain Blank filled the carried. over the side and the boatman my system for stopping the bumglasses. "Skol!" he said, with a far-away look. "I want to go back When we dropped hook at Port holds up a case of scotch. Oh ! boat merchants in Singapore? to the old country. I haven't been home in 42 years..." ' Dutchy Moore Said we were immediately boy! boarded. Were they d i s a p • • • A year passed since we parted and we never met again. Then, pointed to find a crew that knew one day, when I was aboard my vessel lying in Mobile, Ala., I the score and would not al­ low them the run of the ship. chanced to see a news item in a. local paper. It read: "The four-masted schooner Mary Doe was abandoned after The crew took turns guarding the passageways on their own a fire at sea off Miami..." seamen will sign an affidavit time and regai-dlcss of tricks To the Editor: three feet long to say they have I read it over once again and, recalling the private agree­ tried the natives did not breach I would like to advance my no intentions of becoming Am­ ment, whistled low. our defenses. way of looking at the alien ques­ —R. J. Peterson, MM&P Oh we were shrewd boys. Out­ tion and to find out if I'm wrongs erican citizens. So let's consider our boys more guessed and outfianked we had and everybody else is right. closely when we have our ship's them on the run. We ex­ Lately I've been sailing from last meetings and take a small changed sly winks and congratu­ the West Coast to Japan and the amount of the overseas bpys lated ourselves on the slickness ports I've called at have a size­ but not take all of them. of our maneuver. able number of foreign seamen. I'm only a carpenter and can The rest is painful to relate. This ship's last trip had seven. "The best laid plans of mice and One of them had been in the handle a job ashore but some of men ... ", but that's small con­ Stales for 26 years and has not the boys find it tough getting a job ashore. Some of the boys solation. applied for first papers yet. Im­ may think I'm looking out of I was in the galley with both migration tied him up at Olymone of my eyes but I don't port holes closed, guarding the pia, Wa.sh. think so. roast. I didn't care for any of The others were all go-od fel­ those Port Said diarhonds, hasArvel Beardon lows but they said they never DEL MUNDO MEETING PRESENTS sacks, pocketbooks, tapestries, saw things done in countries Portland, Ore. bracelets or such. (Ed. Note: At present there abroad like we seamen do them PLAN FOR FIREMEN ON STANDBY A tapping on my porthole, a in the U.S. One of them com­ is a restriction on the number bottle of scotch waved at me— plained all trip and when he of aliens permitted to sail To the Editor: returned he wanted to make an­ American ships. Only 25 per In a discussion on board this ship as to conditions enjoyed cent of the crew of a ship 'Wild Bill' Thornton other trip on his permit. by all seamen of Seafarers International Union, our attention was sailing foreign may be' com­ We fought the Marshall Plan finally centered on our brother firemen. In RAF Sick Bay posed of alien seamen. In tak­ on letting Europe have 500 ships At present, these boys' nights are constantly being taken up After Shipboard Fall to turn over to foreign crews. ing in alien seamen, the SIU in all ports performing their customary dutie.s before a boiler. In I don't see much difference in takes this fact into considera­ order to improve this condition, we are asking for a plan by To the Editor: sending the ships to Europe and tion. In cases such as the one which. Firemen can be relieved of night dutj^ while the ship is Well I was heading home on crewing them there and having mentioned by Brother Beardon in its home port, this plan to be put before the negotiating com­ one of the Isthmian scows and Europe's seamen come over here. where a man has the neces­ mittee for action when negotiating new contracts. I slipped on the Engine Room When 500 foreign seamen sail sary time but has not filed for We are offering a suggestion, which could be used: On arrival ladder. from here they put that many first papers, the Union has been of a ship in its home port, two Firemen on standby status could Here I am in ah RAF Hospital American seamen on the beach. attempting to get him to do relieve two Firemen on night duty. The two men being relieved still in bed after 1(^ days. But so, in order to reduce the prob­ HELPED US could go on day jduty, thus creating two jobs for these boys and the sawbones said I would be lem and to make grabbing a also giving them a few nights ashore while at home. able to get up in a few days. Of course they are all good ship easier for the aliens who I was on the SS Harry L. boys. They helped us during the were with us through the last Signed by Crew. SS Del Mundo Glucksman and would like, to war. Remember, too, we helped war and who helped build the ANSWER:—The suggestion made by the brothers aboard say we had mostly book men these boys by giving them the Union but still do not have ' the Del Mundo is a good one and sets forth a plan which the and all in all a very nice bunch best pay and conditions. We enough time to file. Further­ Union very much desires to effect. It is one of tha things the of seamen as always is the case have plenty ox U.S. boys who more, it should be pointed out when they're SIU. pay taxes who are capable for that veterans of the U.S. Union has set in its goal for what it regards as a near-perfect WUliam (Wild Bill) Thornton our tubs. Evei'ybody knows Am­ armed forces are receiving pre­ contract and toward the attainment of which the Union will RAF Hospital No. 7 erican seamen have the best ference in obtaining Union continue to direct its efforts. Stoamaz^Poinl. Aden . conditionsA x some of the alien mendiership.) | I Brother States His Views On Alien Seamen Problem �liiriTinnriirrpmrn^^ .- • :..^;-'''?pw;;i;;v-": T mE ^E A^F ArR E R S L O G Page Twelve Fiidiq^ April^^,..ie4B JOLIET VICTORY MEN ON ANM OFF TBE JOB ^ ^ Need For UniGn Education To the Editor: more draws for-; the rest of the trip. I could fill the entire LOG This is not a crying letter and with these beefs, nearly all of we don't need any crying towels. which have been ironed out We are, fully capable of taking somewhat. But I can see where care of* our own troubles and they'll come up again with the are a 100 per cent SIU crew. The next crew and that introduces following lines are to show what our plea for book-men to come J, i t, a crew will run up against when and replace us. We are paying sailing an Isthmian ship, whose off in New York and there will After a hard day on the brains department is of the old be plenty of jobs all around; deck. A1 Aava. Jr. Engineer, company school, the one which Then we'll educate these phonies left, and Vic Mako. DB4. doff made union organization neces­ for good. • shoes and relax with a rugged sary, and the urgent need of us The younger members are round of cribbage. Shots were guys who know the score in re­ okay but in most cases they can't gard to standard SIU conditions: taken by Donald Southwood. conceive what we mean by con­ Our ship is a C-3, the Steel ditions since they never sailed in S'- •• Age, out four months and due in the past, and don't have a cori^ s- 4. Boston April 25. The skipper is structive enough knowledge of "Panicky" Jaenicke and he's sure any agreement to know when he's the whole cow. The mate, they are being taken advantage chief and first are sucklings to of. A determined effort by all same. Any of the above-men­ hands to ship on these rusttioned have absolutely no re­ buckets with the education of gard for conditions or a man's these brothers in mind should rights. be enacted, and, believe me, brother, I'll be around. NEED EDUCATION With this, and full co-operation We are sailing under the from headquarters, the Patrol­ To the Editor: newly-made agreement and that men, and port committee, we can The SS Bertram G. Goodhue, places us in the position of try­ bust them wide open in short South Atlantic, is one ship out j ing to show these finks what the order. of a thousand, and it is about as agreement applies to under our Our delegate, Armand Thiboclose to 100 percent okay as can working rules. They seem to be deau, deserves a big hand for be found. neurotics when we have a point his work against such opposition. to gain. The Mates and Engineers not He didn't make any bones about to mention the Skipper himself When the Chief Engineer was telling the.se guys off and laying are for the crew. There is told that work performed after down the facts and we are about as much overtime allowed five and before eight was over­ deeply indebted to him. As a as 'the men can work, and very^, time, he nearly popped a gut and consequence, we hear of some little has been disputed. The refused to believe it until the trumped up "inaptitude" charge chow, too cannot be disputed. skipper verified that fact. He that may be placed against him still made threats against our by the brains department, none The crew, in general, is also delegate, which were direct in­ of whom make a third rate shoe­ very good. Everybody wants to timidation. Shortly afterwards maker. do his share of the job and there ^ By "SALTY DICK" an Oiler asked for a few hours is no one lying down. This dissension between the So far as the beefs are con­ ABOARD SS DEL NORTE— there was a tree standing in the off to buy a pair of shoes, and crew and officers of the higher cerned there are very few, and ^^en Frank Vinero was asked grand lounge. Someone suggested this was flatly refused, then and brackets began in the first three what there are can be squared jj gjj.^ ^gg^h, he re- we should hang a certain party at all times unless we got rid weeks of the trip, during which of our delegate. away on board. 'plied: "Yes, she carries hers in on it—no, it wasn't done... time they showed evidence of All trip the eight-to»twelve trying to work our members The repairs have all been purse!"... Richard Haviland May Sullivan's bar in B. A. done, every one the crew asked cguie, back to the ship and told is distributing the LOG but watch has been standing the against each other and playing for. The Delegates have been ^j^g crew he got lost in Santos, I didn't find any in Monte­ four-to-twelve port watch under favorites, intimidating the dele'doing fine. They f^et all over- >j,gj^ gj^g j^g wasn't alone... video. Someone is slipping... direct orders. The watch Junior gates and refusing to recognize time fixed up as soon as the jjg^ Orleans, go over Don't fail to go to. Sao Paulo Engineers have been sounding sections of . the agreement. They work is done. to the Ship Ahoy Bar and meet from Santos, for two dollars tanks on deck. Oilers, work with­ considered themselves a holy , ter­ We have our meetings regu- fiends. I like the sign which round trip by bus. A very out regard to working spaces, ror and announced that they larly. That is were we get reads, "Union Bar." delightful trip...You can miss and Junior Engineers are ex­ were going to get tough. They things ironed out. pected to overhaul the entire gave notice that all OT except Harvey Hill vvas born and the girls for one day... plant while on watch and not week-end watches would be dis­ haised in New Orleans and beCREW ACTION A seaman should be a very ing a rebel he" refuses to cele- intelligent person. He's always under direction of the watch en­ puted and we would work from We do have one case to be brate Lincoln's birthday. But he travelling, coming into contact gineer, either. The Wipers are bell-to-bell. As a result, .they're brought to the Patrolman's at- ^111 accept the eight hours over- with people from all parts and turned to on a Saturday for the been the laughing stock of the tention when he comes aboard, time. seeing things that others only remaining two hours until noon ship. The man concerned will be One thing we need here on witness in the movies. He also, when the ship had departed that Charles Burns recommended for a trial com­ the Del Norte is a crying room. has plenty of time to read good morning. A Junior Engineer was Port Said, Egypt. ordered to swap watches for the mittee in New York. I'm sure it would be full at all books... We'll send you some pictures times. Yet, we're on a good ship Santos may be a coffee port, day with another junior. Four-Legged Seafarer of the gang with all their names and on a good run... We have but to us boys there's plenty of The ship arrived in Haifa on a for the LOG shortly. a very good Punser Department. sugar there ... One of the boys Saturday and anchored outside The crew that was on here last There's never any beef on them. is pretty well broken up because the breakwater, and didn't clear must have been some bunch. May they remain forever. The he promised to wed a senorita quarantine until the next A.M. They were too lazy to turn to on Captain is a good joe and he here in B. A. and he can't keep The Oilers' watches were broken the foc'sles with paint and , knows his business ... his promi.se. (It's rumored she's at FWE, with the ship not even brushes. As a result, we have to classified as in port. The skip­ a pistol-packin' mama.) How many of you got gypped paint all the time. However, it's in Rio? There's a factory there per refused an AB medical atten­ all overtime. tion for a swollen arm and boil. making perfume (all brands) This will be one of the cleanest and the local police -raided it. The three department dele^ ships to hit New York. In fact Don't buy the stuff along the gates went to see him about this we h5pe to come in without a waterfront'... Did you know and the Captain said that the Aboard practically every beef aboard. , man wasn't in need of medical the "cokes" are weaker in George Meany SIU ship there's a Seafarer attention. The delegates asked B. A. than in the U. S. A.? (Ed. Note: Brother Meany's About four years ago they with a camera. Th^y lake him' if he was a doctor and cheery letter, written from started by giving them away some pretty good pictures, enough of one to determine this. Germany, is endorsed by Tom in Montivideo. Today they are Of course he wasn't, but he said too. The photos—and stories - Osewick, Ship's Delegate.) that he was as good as any doc­ being sold everywhere... —ought to be sent to the tor ashore. The American consul For those who don't know, THEWEMBERSHIPSAVS; A SIO whenever you pay your bill at LOG for publication. How was called and the AB advised to to go to the agent since he a restaurant or a bar in B. A. about it, brothers. And send SHIP MUST BEA^ the tip is per cent added to along identification — names could do nothing about it. The Perched on a desk in the iagent sent him to a doctor, who LOG office, "Floss," four-footed the bill... Mrs. Edna Johansson, make news, you know. Well Chief Stewardess on the Del return pictures, if you wish. said that it was a good thing companion of Seafarer Bob that he had come for treatment. High, gives with a happy smile Norte, is a real oldtimer. She's The addess is SEAFARERS been sailing for years and was for the camera. The pooch, NICE GUY aboard a ship that was torpedoed LOG, 51 Beaver St., New says Brother High, enjoys An Oiler got a medical slip to reading the LOG but has been during the war... The laundry York 4. N. Y. situation here is bad. There have a tooth looked after. When disturbed over finding little Maybe you can do It right should be two men doing the the old man got the bill he told space devoted to seafaring can­ now, eh? work. Let's get going on this isthe Oiler that unless he. paid it ines. This "bone" should keep himself he would give him no the old gti h«ppy for awhilOi • .j sMo ,. , During Christmas , weok, Joliet Victory crewztten Jim Sullivan, AB. top, and Blaekie CroweUL OS. turning a trick on cargo gear prior to unload­ ing in an East African port. Goodhue Reported Good Vessel For Chow, Overtime 'The Voice Of The Sea' il;-^ fe 11 Lensmen Wanted! ClfAKSrtiP, �Fzida^< Aitrii 80,1S4$ •» f " r t H E SEA F ARERS tO G ^ --r:---ij—r - i . ^ - • ij.i..,- Page Thizteen x. ^ '^ " 5 The Waterman tugboats in the harbor of Mobile are organized into the Marine Allied Workers division of the Seafarers International Union. The drive in the Gulf area to organize towboatmen has met. with marked success, and is expected to make even greater strides this year. Pictured above is the Captain, one of the Waterman tugboat fleet. A new contract for Mobile tugboatmen was signed recently and gives those workers a very good deal. Aboard the SS Robert G. Ingersoll, Waterman Steamship Company, the crewmembers worked together m a solid, well-.functioning team. They held regular shipboard meetings, and remembered to send minutes imd pictures to the LOG office. What more could be asked? Above, ^e Engine Departrnent takes time out to pose for a picture. First row, left to right, William H. Brown, Oiler; Calvin K. Wagner, Oiler: John W. Polaski, Oiler; and Warren W, Cur'-ier FWT Md Engine Department Delegate. Hear row, standing from left to right, are Paul R. Albano,' FWT; and Jozef Kowalewski, Deck Engineer. Men of the Deck Department look at the birdie for the benefit of LOG readers. Left to right, kneeling, Paul Koval, DM; A. Clark. AB; Arveds E. Auers, AB, Deck Delegate; and Carlos Labiosa, Bosun. In the rear, from 1. to r., H. Palmer, OS; Chester Sawal, AB; H. Pieren, AB; R. Habluetzel, OS; and H. D. LaFitte, AB. When the Steel Navigator, Isthmian Steamship Company, put into Beirut, Lebanon, recently, the crew set to work with a will to get everything in ship-shape order. In the picture above, two Brother Seafarers take time off from working on the ship to wave for the cameraman. Left. Pete Bluhm, Deck Maintenance, and right, Jimmy Slaven, Deck Maintenance. Brother Bluhm sent in these pictures, and others which appeared in the LOG recently, a few weeks, ago. They report that Isthmian licensed officers ere still up to their chiselling tricks, but that SlU solidarity and militancy is rapidly squaring things away. However, the food on the Steel Navigator was good, and the men expressed a Crewmembers called the Ingersoll Stewards Department, "Best in the Business," Here they are, from left to right, in the front row: James Henderson, Third Cook; and Arthur Lloyd, Night Cook and Baker. Second row, in the qsual order, S. B. Thomas, Chief Steward; Warren Knight, Messman; Alex Alexander, Messman; C. J. Oliver. Chief Cook; Henry Alexander. Utility, and Stewards Department Delegate: an(^ Msdcomb Tucker, Messman, •Tt �Page Fourteen THE SEA FA RERS LOG Friday, April 30, 1948, SIU Contracted Companies; Bull Line To better acquaint the SIU membership with the ships they sail and the SIU contracted compsniss behind them, a series of short articles on these companies and their ships is being run in the LOG. Some of the companies have long and interesting records in American maritime history—some of that history was made with SIU crews aboard the ships. asked me the name of the ship, where she was headed and her cargo. He also wanted to know why the ship had sunk so quick^y"I didn't want to tell him we had an armed guard so I told him we had been hit in the en­ gine room. We were told we were 270 miles from shore and, after slowly proceeding through the wreckage looking for sur­ vivors, the submarine left. Dorothy, Mae, Beatrice and goods of all types to the their fourteen sisters are pretty islands. The principal cargoes on well known gals along the sugar return trips consist of finished run. Tobacco to them is no gloves, embroidered handiwork, stranger, and rum they hold with sugar, rum and tobacco. OFFICES MOVED ease. Possessed of the wander The trade prospered so that lust, the ladies can oft be found in 1909 the company embarked "Later we found another crew­ along the New York waterfront on a building program, increas­ man on a raft, but a search all . or the docks of Puerto Rico. night and the next day failed ing its fleet to fifteen vessels. to produce any others who had But lest anyone misunderstand EXPANDED SERVICES sui-vived the sinking. Six days ' it must be hastily added that the later we were rescued." girls are upstanding virtuous Following the first World War, girls, kept well under the criti­ the companj' expanded its opera­ The ship losses along the coast cal eye of Father Bull. The girls tions by initiating service be­ continued to be so great that . are, let it be known, the names tween East Coast U.S. ports and of the seventeen Bull Line ves­ harbors of the Eastern Mediter­ sels. ranean and the Black Sea. Later Their acquaintance with to­ the foreign run was switched to bacco and rum is purely occupa­ South and East Africa. tional and by no means a vice. In 1927, however, the company Lugging these goods from the discontinued operations to trans(Photo reprinted from The Compass) West Indies to Americans who Atlantic ports and concentrated A rare photograph of the first Dorothy, rebuilt from a crave them, the trade is profit­ on the West Indian run and the wreck in 1902. Note the high stack and the crew's laundry able, it keeps the customers hap­ Atlantic coastwise service. hanging on the bow. Crew slept below decks forward, the py, the company satisfied and Master alone slept above decks. The present Dorothy was the seamen who sail them con­ The company's fleet remained static until 1934 when the An­ tented. gelina and Manuela were built. built in I9I8. The story of the seventeen These two ships were the first company offices were moved to sisters is the story of Bull Line ocean-going dry cargo ships to. men aboard the ships, - • but the Only four crewmembers-—all SIU Pensacola, Florida, in hopes that —an interesting tale of a humble be built in United States ship-j^^^® three of the company men—survived. The following is the shorter run would cut the JP: l-ir crewmember's statement losses, but the submarine attacks beginning and quick rise to a yards following the first World vessels, long suppressed by se- the curity regulations, demands re­ made before the Coast Guard: station with the major American War. did not lessen. Finally, in des­ lating here. steamship companies. "While I was on lookout on peration, the offices were moved The design of the ships was On January 31, 1942 the Bull the foc'sle head there was a back to New York and the ships the forerunner of the Maritime MARITIME EXPANSION Line vessel Major Wheeler sailed terrific explosion aft. A fbrpedo switched to foreign runs. Commission C-1 type ships. The The history- of the company two new vessels entered the from Puerto Rico oh its return had struck the Ruth directly in MAJOR OPERATOR goes back to the turn of the West Indian trade and continued trip to Philadelphia. The sched­ the stern. Within two minutes century, and closely parallels to operate until 1942, when they ule called for its arrivsd in Phil­ after the torpedo struck, the At one time during the, war, the growth of steamship opera­ were lost to enemy action. adelphia on February 10, but she Ruth went down by the stern the Bull Line operated a fleet tions. Schooners were in their never reached her destination, with a port list. totalling 95 ships. With this fleet, last days. The coal burning ships In addition to the Angelina nor was the ship ever heard from supplies were carried to the bat"Immediately after we were and Manuela, the company's fleet'gggj^' tlefronts of the Atlantic, Pacific hit, we began sinking by the was further increased by the and MediteiTanean. purchase of vessels from the Not a trace of the vessel or stern and within a few seconds Govei-nment and the acquiring its 30-man SIU crew was ever the amidships was awash. I With the end of the war, the of the Puerto Rico American found. Somewhere in the South threw off the painter on the company once more resumed its trade between the West Indies Steamship Company and the old Atlantic she met her fate and was swallowed up by the sea. and the United States, using its Weems Line. own ships. The company owns When the SIU came into exist- Approximately two months la­ all of its 17 vessels and does not ance in 1938, Bull Line was one ter on April 8, the Margaret of charter any from the Maritime of the first companies to sign a Bull Line sailed from Puerto Commission. full agreement. Almost from the Rico, due to arrive in New York At present the company ves­ date of the charter issue SIU on April 16. crews • have been manning Bull Like the Major Wheeler she sels line up thus: Cornelia, Hel­ Line ships. en, and Hilton — coaster-reefers disappeared from the face of the built before the last war; the were rapidly pus"hing them from With the 'declaration of war earth without a trace. Not even Monroe, a merchant type ship; the sealanes. World trade and in 1941, Bull immediately in­ a raft or a bit of wreckage was the Jean, Dorothy and Emilia, the maritime industry was en­ creased its transportation of car­ ever picked up. The ship and built in 1918. tering a new era. Into this scene go to and from the West Indies. 29 men completely vanished to entered Archibald H. Bull. In 1942, when the sub menace join the thousands of mysterious More recent ships are three By purchasing foreign vessels was at its height along the East­ disappearances of the sea. collier-type Libertys, the Edith, that had been wrecked, and by ern Coast of the United States, The company files on the dis­ Evelyn and Mae; and five Lib­ ertys, the Angelina, Arlyn, Car­ reconditioning them in Ameri­ Bull Line vessel losses were ex­ appearances are still Open, and olyn, Marina and Rosario. can shipyards, Alexander H. Bull ceedingly high. the missing ships remain sub­ founded the present A. -H. Bull jects of conjecture with com­ HEAVY LOSSES GIRLS, GIRLS Steamship Company. pany officials, but the only hope The fleet is completed by five Under American law a for­ In ten months of 1942, seven­ of leai-ning what happened to the Bull Line ships can be rec­ C-2 vessels, the Beatrice, Frances, eign ship can be operated under teen of the company's twenty- ships would be the examining of the American flag with full do­ five wartime ship losses took thp log books of German sub­ ognized by a black stack, two Elizabeth, Kathryn and Suzanne. marines operating in that area. red stripe's and a. blue "B" on mestic trading privileges, pro­ Immediately noticeable in the This pdssibility is remote. viding at least two-thirds of its a white background. names of the vessels is the al­ value was expended in Ameri­ The ships must have sunk very most complete use of girls' can shipyards for repair work. quickly, making the learning of starboard forward raft and when Using this novel method. Bull the name from survivors almost the raft got free, I jumped into names. The practice was begun by Archibald H. Bull, who nam­ Line came into being in 1902 impossible. Too, the sub or subs the water. with four ships. Named the responsible for sending the ships "When I emerged on the sur­ ed the ships after girls in his Dorothy, Mae, Wilhelmina and to the bottom may have been face, I saw that only about ten family and in the families of his Carolyn they were representative destroyed later. feet of the Ruth's bow still associates. The four original Bull r of vessels in operation during the showed. Within a few seconds the ships are long gone, but three NARROW ESCAPE period of transition from sail to ship disappeared. I managed to steam power, when the entire A story of the sudden death get to the raft and found one of the present ships bear their poop still housed the master of lurking beneath the seas of the survivor. Together we tried to names. the ship. East Coast during this period is reach another man afloat about Most of the girls names have Immediately establishing itself place along the east coast of the told by a crewmember of the forty feet .away. outlived at least one' ship and a ' ill-fated Ruth, which was sunlc ~ in the trade between the United U.S. and the islands. SUB ASKS QUESTIONS few are on their third. Chances States and the West Indies, the There is not space to mention June 28, 1942, off Port-Of-Spain, "About this time the submar­ are that as long as there is a company transports machinery of all of the losses suffered by the Trinidad. all descriptions, lumber, fertiliz­ company nOr the. heroism and The Ruth was carrying a crew ine surfaced and slowly came Bull Line there will be a Doro* ; er, pre-fabricated materials, and courage displayed by the SIU of 34 m^n and 4 Navy gunners. alongside. One of the officers'thy, Mae and Carolyn. �Page Fifteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Frida7' April 30, 1948 PERSONALS Unclaimed Wages PHILIP MILAZZO NORMAN PETTERffiJN Get in touch with Frank A. Get in touch with Mr. MacArthur of Monroe & Ard, 76 Murray, 66-12 52nd Road, MasBeaver Street, New York, N. Y. peth. Long Island, N. Y. The phone is WH 4-7563. This is X i i in connection with the tugboat ERNESTO V. ERAZO , collision. Your wife asks you to contact her at 785 East 151 Street, if CLYDE KEATON Bron.,, N. Y. . Your wife wishes to hear from XXX you as soon as possible. E: A, R. NEBLETT You are asked to communicate if if if BORIS MILLER with your father immediately. Contact Arthur Ilorwitz, 50 XXX HENRY C. ROCH JR. West 68th Street, New York 23, N. Y. Your mother asks that you Thureson, Joseph F 9.03 Tusk, C. P 74 32.05 j Treitier, Carl T. send her: your address. She has Thurman, Aubrey H if if if 10.53 1.34!Tremai Hilary 9.08 Twigg, Charles some important papers to send Tibbett, Walter F JOSEPH BRIANT 46t 5.07 j Trembiay, Rene 8.28 Twigg, Marshall S you. -Contact Jeny Palmer, c/o LOG 8.26 ; Treon, Raymond F 6.46 Twite, Linus .36;^ Tiblis, Rudolph F Office, 51 Beaver Street,, New XXX 13.99. Tichelar, Fred E 5.34 Trickey, William 36.30 Tyler, Charles CHARLES E. CARNIEL York. This pertains to your 223 Tidwelk-L. G. Jr 3.00 |Trieste, John 3.89 Tyler, Gerald seaman's papers. Your former crewmates of the Tiearney, Richard R 1.32; 30.43 , Trinajstick, Daniel 4.51 Tyler, Grover SS Puente Hill—Manuel Caldus, Tighe, Thomas J 89 6.60. Trinrud, Kenneth J 12.12 Tyo, Leslie G if if if Joe Ramieri, James Winget, Tignor, Troy P KENNETH BULLOCK 8.91 30.89 Tripp, Walter C 99.18 Uhler, Richard H 47.57 5.73 Trohlakis, Harry 2.50 Unlandski, Francis Get in touch with Mrs. Amelia Chester Dankert, Frans Semple Till, Hugh W Anthony 94 Trolson, Charles 2.72 Ulas, John 69" Milanesi, 1046 — 56th Street, DeWitt Johnson and Edward Far16.50 Brooklyn 19, New York. She is rell—want to see you. Tims, Ralph 12.10 Troners, W 50 Umberger, Clarence W holding urgent correspondence 96 Tindell, Ralph 12.00 Tronio, Rudolf M 7.42 Underbill, Chester R XXX JOSEPH M. DUNN for you from China, England 13.76 Underbill, Robert Tingier, M. E 5.18 Trout, Ralph G. 43.07 and Boston. 100.40 Trowbridge, Jack J 2.67 Underwood, Irwin Your sister, who is worried Tipton, Arlen 24.09 about you, asks you to get in Tistan, Ervin 2.23 Trudel, Jean 35.12 Unschweif, Gerard if if if 23.24 PAUL N. FROOM JR. touch with her. Titus, Harold J 2.40 Truett, William 10 Upham, David L. 12.26 Tobacco, A 14.30 Truitt, George C 16.86 Urban, Chas Your attorney wishes you to 6.93 XXX Tobias, Howard W 24.33 Trujillo, Thomas 39.46 Urban, F return to Texas. 1.40. ROBERT MYERS 5.99 Truly, Roy E 10.28 Urbanek, William J. 13.76 if if Your mother wants you to Tobiason, Lyder T. MORRIS BERLOWITZ Toby, Wm. C 25.93 Truu, Aleksander 132.35 Urbikas, Anthony 69 write to her. She is ill. Tochterman, Fred P 5.80 Truxillo, W 06 Usher, Robert H ?. 5.94 You are requested ta get in XXX Todd, Harvey 0 2.57 Tryon, Joseph A 3.11 Ussery, William Warren touch with Gosta Skyllberg, at 35 WILBUR IRVIN Todd, Mark 7.79 Trzcinski, Manian 1 2.75 Uzonyi, Jos. H the end of May, c/o Baltimore 69 Contact Julius Di'oisen, 285 Todd, Maurice Edw 1.37 Tsironis, Pandelis M. 73 Vacino, Michael Hall, 14 North Gay Street. 2.67 Madison Avenue, New York 17, Todd, Richard A 2.75 Tuck, Alfred D 43.33 Vain, Chas. 1. .05 if if if N. Y. Todd, Wilhin Aven 5.81 Tuck J. M. 2 73 Vainikainen, Felix L DOUGLAS T. BLESSING 3.05 XXX Toker, Robert M :. 8.50 Tucker, Edward" P.''""."".i; 14.05 Valantejus, Joseph .69 Contact your wife, Mrs. M. "JOE". SS JOHN JAY Tolbert, Chandless 1.42 Tucker, Gerald A 13.14 Valande, J 4.43 Blessing, 9-25 122 Street, College Will Joe, who sailed with Tole, Phillip 21.ra Tucker, James R 2.93 Valchos, Peter 1.58 Point, Long Island, N. Y. Thomas Stinnette aboard the SS Toler, Wm. F. 1.79 Tucker, Richmond 1.12 Valderrama, 102.36 John Jay, Waterman, please send Tomsisello, Peter F. 7.47 Tucker, Thomas E 9.73; 10.59 Valdes, Paul A his address to Brother Stinnette Tomlch, John W. 2.89 pucker, Thomas J S.39 Valentin, Antonio T 19:16: at RFD 3, Box 179, Roanoke, Va Tom mson, Kennoth . 8.57 Valentine, Milford W. 91 Tomlmson, Woodrow W. .. 3.74 oa n T i. o Valin, J 6.51 XXX Tomloory, Peler 20.72 ® 20.53 W. A. GARDNER or Tumulty, John J 37.45 Valiquette, Erenst R BALTIMORE 14 North Cay St. Tommila, Erro .94 Vallan, John 7.35 G JV. GARDNER Tuple, Steve .12 WillUm Rcntz, Agent Calvert 4530 Tong, J 02 Valsvig, Roger M 1.37 BOSTON 276 State St. The Gardner who was third 33.57 : " • 30.26 Vanalstine, Ernest C 1.87 Walter Siekmann, Agent Bowdoin 4455 cook on the SS Benjamin Limdy Tonkins, John W .79 Tonna, Arthur 3 gg ^ Turberville, Sidney C GALVESTON 308'/i—23rd St. Van. Assche, Francis C 5.70 between Aug. 22, 1947 to Nov. 3.23 Keith AUop, Agent Phone 2-8448 Tons, Oskaar 12.39 ^^ith Vance, Elmo L 2.64 21, 1947 is requested to call Mr. MOBILE I South Lawrence St. 2.55 Tooker, Adin 3.59 Turlington, Aldridge Vance, Jesse R 72.00 Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 Carl Harten, 291 Broadway, New 7.33 Toolan, Edward J 10.32 Turnbull; J. A. Vance, Robert 1.98 , NEW ORLEANS 339 Chartree St. York, N. Y. BArkley 7-8619. Topp, Leslie J .01 1.37 Turnbull, Richard W Ei Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112 6113 Vance, Ruben Gold 17.62 Torella, Ei-nest R 05 Turnbull, Robt 27.73 Vandepopulier, G. A NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. XXX 27.07 Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 Toribio, Luciano 81.21 Turner, Arthur 51 Van Der Ende LOUIS GAMBARO 4.20? NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. .59 Turner, Bennie A 19.63 Vandergrift, John J Contact Louise Liverani, 2427 Torp, Arlen K 32 . Ben Rees, Agent Phonei 4 1083 Torra, Joseph 'T 15.36 Turner, Donald W 12.80 Vanderhicder, M PHILADELPHIA 614-16 N. 13th St. E. 14th Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 2.90 Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 Tone, David C 3.38 Turner, Geo. H. 1.91 Vanderrest, Hendrik J 25.17 XXX SAN FRANCISCO 105 Market St. Torres, Aurelio H 7.681 Turner, Harry B 8-14 Van Do Weghe, Francis .. 11.27 _ AUGUST HOTHAN Steve Cardullo, Agent Douglas 2-5475 Tones, Bias 1.841 Turner, Lisle M 3.12 Van Dick, George 1.65 SAN JUAN, PJt.....2S2 Ponce de Leon Get in touch with Seamen's Torres, Faustino ^ 30.06 Turner, M. B 11.20 Van Dusen, Frank SAI Colls, Agent San Juan 2-5996 49.79. SAVANNAH .220 East Bay St. Church Institute, 25 South Street, Torres, Frank 5.76 Turner, Roy J 2.13 Van Dyak, Jacobs 1.30 Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 New York City. Torres, J. 6.51 Turner, William H 1.74 Van Dyne, Wm. A 11.30 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Torres, Juan 1. 3.22'^ Claude Simmons, Agent Phone M-1323 Torres, Julian 45 Torres, Teofllo 1.37 72 The following men, who left Torres, William HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ Torres, Wilson 4.36 Phone 58777 gear on Pacific tanker vessels, farers International Union is available to all members who wish Tort, John R 4.65 PORTLAND Ill W. Burnside St. can get it at the storerooms of Beacon 4336 3.57 to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of Baker, Carver and Morrell, 37 Tortoland, Sid Frank RICHMOND, Calif 257 5th St. their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have Tothm, Leon 9.16 Phone 2599 Pearl Street, New York, N. Y.; the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every Totten, Andrew J 27.59 SAN FRANCISCO 59 Cliy St. M. Tuesado, 1 Sea Bag; W. SIU branch for this purpose. Douglas 25475 7.38 Aperkowski, 1 Sea Bag; Fran­ Tottle, Kenneth B...., However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. Totty, John 9.18 Main 0290 cisco Ramos, 1 c/s; 1 pillow 'nail, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, .! 3.23 WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. case; Jack V. Blake, 1 Suit case; Tourmoka, P which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG 51 92.38 Terminal 4-3131 Aaron P. Wilhite, .1 Pillow case, Tournier, J. T. Beaver Street, New York 4 ,N. Y. 1.19 contents; George W. Ketley, 1 Towada, F Towell, C. F 2.23 PLEASE PJIINT INFORMATION Suit case; Richard L. Stratton, 1 Towers, Roy N. ..! 10.74 BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. c's; 2 sea bags; Francis Huoy, To the Editor: Cleveland 7391 1 Suit case; Harrison T. Lewis, 1 Towley, John Fr 6.85 CHICAGO. 24 W. Superior Ave. 27 c/s; 1 ctn.; E. L. Chumley, 1 Sea Towsend, James T. Jr I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the Superior 5175 Tracey, James R 22.98 Bag; 1 hand bag. CLEVELAND 2602 Carroll St. 5.94 address below: Main 0147 In the event this gear is not Tracey, Robert DETROIT 1038 Tlilsd St. called for within the next few Tracey, Wilford 5.53 Cadillac 6857 Name days it will be sent Express Col­ Traficano, Sam G 47 DULUTH 531 W. Michigan St. 5.94 Melrose 4110 lect to the last address on file for Trainer, Mike Street Address TOLEDO ,.615 Summit St. these men. Trampas, Spiros 6.30 Garfield 2112 Travaglin, Mario 2.75 XXX City State Anyone having baggage in the Travers, James P 12.99 Nqw Orleans Hall should write Travino, Royino 1.37 MONTREAL ...1440 Bleury St. in and claim it as soon as pos­ Trawick, Oliver W Signed ... 2.63 VICTORIA, B.C .602 Boughton St. sible. since none of the old Treadway, Douglas E. 2.23 Empire 4631 133.13 Book No. VANCOUVER .r..S65 Hamilton St. baggage will be carried over to Trebucq, Wesley ' ; / Pacific 7824 the new Hall. Treichel, Emil J., .......c. 3.68 Mississippi Steamship Company 501 HIBERNIA BLDG., NEW ORLEANS, LA. The following: is a list of unclaimed wag:es and Federal Old Age Benefit over-deductions now being paid by the Mississippi Steamship Com­ pany covering the period up to December 31, 1946. Men due money should call or write the company office, 501 Hibernia Bldg., New Orleans, La. All claims should be addressed to Mr. EUerbusch and include full name. Social Security number, Z number, rating, date and place of birth and the address to which the money is to be sent. SlU HALLS SIU, A&G District SUP Gt. Lakes District Canadian District NOTICE! - Notice To All SIU Members �Official Shipping Rules Of A&G District As Amended By Membership Referendum . 51.-... rc r-. -Ji. pi 1. The Union Hall shall be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Saturday, Sunday and Holidays, the hours shall be governed by the port. 2. When a member leaves his ^ip he shall report to the Un­ ion HaU and register his name and book number, and in re­ turn, he shall be given a ship­ ping card dated the day he reg- isters; a duplicate entry is to be kept by the Dispatcher. The following Shipping Rnlos nro offoctivo in all hramhos of the Atkmtk ffW &rif District of the Sonfarors Intomational Union of North America, as of May 1,1948. All AgaiU and momhors nmt observe and respect these Shggtmg Rnks, inhvctiims of which will not he tokrated. 34. Men coming ashore on va* cation shall register on bottom of list and ship out in their, regular turn. 35. (a) All Tripcard Men and Permit Men who have their dues paid for the current month shall register on a separate shipping list other than the regular ship­ ping list and shall ship from this list as Tripcard and Permit Men in a rotary manner. (b) All Tripcard Men and Per­ mit Men shall be shipped only after book members do not take 3. Any member may make a jobs. If no member on regular pier-head jump, providing he shipping list takes jobs af^er does so outside the^hours of the three hourly calls, then Permit Union Hall, and then, only after Men or Tripcard Men shall be all efforts to secure a man allowed the privilege of throw­ through the Union Hall have ing in cards for the job. laid up and orders a full crew, SHIPPED UNDER THE INFLU-i 19. AU men must be shipped failed. In such cases. Ships Dele­ through the offices of the Sea­ all respective ratings shall be ENCE OF LIQUOR. No man (c) Tripcard Men and Permit gate shall make a detailed ac­ farers International Union by the Men shall be allowed to make count and forward same to the shall report on a ship under the official Dispatcher. The dispatcher shipped from Union Halls. Agent of the port involved. The influence of liquor, after ship­ shall be required to issue two 28. Standby jobs shall be ship­ either one complete round trip or not less than 60 days continu­ ^ship's delegate shall be held ping from the hall. Offenders be brought before a Trial assignment cards to every man ped in rotation. No man shipping ous employment on same- vesseL •fe- " riesponsible if he fails to report .shall on job will be permitted to take shipped; one to be addressed to Committee on charges. as provided herein. the department delegate and the a regular job on the same vessel, HOSPITAL CASES 4. No member shall be given 11. Crews delegates shall see other to the department head. but must return to the Union Hall when standby jobs are com­ 1. When a member has beei* a shipping card for another that all vacancies are filled by pleted. Only one standby job discharged^ from any hospital he 20. Members shall attend any members of the SIU when avail­ member, nor have another mem­ allowed each member. All mem­ shall report to the Union Hall Department Meetings that are able. ber's shipping card stamped. The called. Joint meetings shall be bers have a chance. Members where he will be given a dated Dispatcher shall not ship any ,2. No man shall be dispatched other^W^esday taking standby jobs must report shipping card. member P«senting- another's ^ 24 hours be-|°S, p m Anr^mto- to our Union Hall within 15 days card, nor shall he honor the 1 D.,,, CUOU ofo,.+ l P ^ 1...™ __ hissing a meeting WILL BE or lose original shipping num­ 2. When a member who is on cai'd of any member not pre- fore turning to. Pay shall the shipping list goes to the' hos­ the day required to pass the TAKEN OFF THE SHIPPING ber. eenting his own card. pital he must, upon his dis­ doctor or report aboard ship. LIST, but will be issued a new 29. No man may be promoted charge, report, immediately to 5. No shipping card shall be shipping card when he applies 13. Each member shall have or allowed to transfer from one theUnion Hall where he • will issued to einy member prior to ifor it. When Wednesday falls on the preference ol shipping on ^ job to another on board ship, receive, upon presentation o£ his paying off any vessel. except in case of extreme emerg­ proper proof of his hospitaliza­ ."•.'fL""! tVl on Thursday at flOO p.m. 6. No member shall be given on the third ship he' shall lose ency. This is to apply where tion, his original shipping date an open shipping date for any his original shipping card. . 21. Only a member of the there isn't sufficient time to dis­ providing he has not been in -reason. Mlunion for six months or over patch a man from the Union the hospital over thirty days. If 14. Members who have shipi-t: Hall before a ship is scheduled the member has been . in the j U.'. 7. All shipping cards^ must be ped, and later quit or get fired, shall act as ship's delegate. Pa­ to leave, or the hall cannot fur­ hospital over thirty days, he trolmen shall see that crew I' .stamped after the regular meet­ and who do not report back to nish replacements as required. shall be given a new shipping ing. Any member wishing to the Dispatcher within 24 hours delegate is elected before ship Any member guilty of breaking card dated prior to his date of sails from port. Ordinary sea­ leave the meeting must ask the after shipping^ shall lose their men and wipers shall not be this rule shall lose the job im­ discharge from the hospital. permission of the membership to original date. mediately and shall be fined no allowed to act as delegates. do so through the Chair. If the leris than $25.00 for such offense. 3. Any member who has been membership extends this privi­ 15. No member shall be dead­ in the hospital thirty days or lege, the member may leave the headed from one port to another 22. Members upon shipping 30. Ordinary Seamen and Wi­ longer shall be given, upon pres­ shall show their qualificationsL. to meeting and have his shipping for the purpose of taking a job Dispatcher for the job SHIPPED pers shipped to contracted ves­ entation of proper proof of hos­ card stamped. Dispatcher or^on the vessel in. another port on. No man shall be shipped sels who fail to put in two hours pitalization, a shipping card da­ doorman shall check men in at unless the branch where the allotted time for cleaning the ted thirty days prior to his date who does not qualify. meetings until 7:30 p.m. and'jobs are, requests another branch crew's quarters, as per contract, of discharge from the hospitaL members coming after that time to send men to fill the jobs. In 23. Members 50 years old or shall be brought up on charges Any member who has been in shall not receive credit for at­ companies with whom the Un­ over shall have preference to by the ship's crew. For such the hospital less than thirty tending the meeting. ion has agreements which give watchmen's jobs. offense, the guilty member shall days shall be given a shipping the companies the right to hire 8i (a) Any member on the certain key men, the company 24. Members will not be- per­ be fined not less than $10.00 for date as of the* date he entered each such infraction. the hospital. regular shipping list who has a may deadhead those men to an- mitted to register on more than shipping card more than three other port; but they must first one list, but in an emergency, a 31. Members of the Union 4. Any member receiving out­ months old must re-register on report to the Union Hall in that nian may be shipped off his li.st serving as officials of . the Un­ patient treatment shall have hia the shipping list and take out ion and . leaving office, shall be shipping card stamped in the r fe;.; a new shipping card and date. port before reporting aboard for a job in other departments, entitled to have a 30 day ship­ regular manner at the regular ' provided he has tlie proper en­ ship in order that they may be ping cai*d issued them. business meeting. , dorsements on his certificates. (b) Members more than three given another assignment card mi--months in arrears in dues or from that branch. \ 25. Men shipped on regular 32. In the event an employed 5. Any member who is dis­ 1 assessments and less than six 16. No shipping card issued in jobs, whose ship lays up in less member wants time off, he, shall charged from any hospital shall ' : |>;." • months in arrears in dues or as­ IT'; one port shall be honoi'ed in than 15 days after original em­ have the ship's delegate call the have his hospital discharge hon-M sessments shall register and ship ployment date, shall have his Union HaU and secm-e a relief ored at any Union Hall provid­ from the same list as Tripcard another port. shipping card restored. When a and shall pay the relief himself ing he reports within a period and Permit Men do. 17. Each branch shall have the ship lays up and calls for a at the regular overtime rate as of forty-eight" hours from the • right to establish the shipping crew again within 10 days, the per the agreement and no reliefs time of his discharge from the (c) Former members more hours for calling out jobs. All same crew shall have preference will be furnished for less than hospital.. than six months in arrears in jobs shall be called out on for the jobs, providing they reg­ four hour periods. Three days dues or assessments, after ap­ either the half-hour or the full ister on the shipping list. The shall be the limit such reliefs 6. Any member forced to proval by membership action, leave his ship on account of hour. Jobs, under exceptional shall be conclu­ are furnished. This shall not ap­ illness or injury, who goes to > shall take the first job assigned circumstances, may be called out above figures ply when replacements are un­ sive. to him by the shipping dis­ the hospital immediately and is at any time after the job comes necessary. patcher. later discharged as fit for duty, in, but not before such -jobs 26. Shipwrecked members shall 33. in the event that anything shall, have the right to go back have been posted on the ship­ have preference of joining the ; 9. Members of the Seafarers happens not specifically covered on the ship upon her first return ping blackboard first. vessel taking the place of the - International shall have prefer­ by these rules, any member has to the port as which he left, ; ence over permit men at all 18. Mail or telephone check-in lost one, providing such vessel the right to present his case in providing there is a vacancy. times, regardless of shipping on shipping cards or for jobs goes into commission within 15 writing to the Union and. have However, the man shall register days. date. shall not be honored under any it settled by the membership at on shipping list as soon as h^ 27. When a vessel has been a regular meeting. leaves the hospital. IQ. NO MAN SHALL BE circumstances. these Are Ymtr Siippii^ Rnks - � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource April 30, 1948 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. X, No. 18 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES MEMBERSHIP GIVES OKAY TO THE FOUR RESOULTIONS BY TEN-TO-ONE MAJORITY NEW MC CHARTER RULES CONFUSING UFE ENDS SE STRIKE UPON MAYOR'S REQUEST; TO REVIEW WAGE ISSUE MEMBERSHIP OKAYS RESOULTIONS PICTURE ROUND-UP OF UFE STRIKE FRONT GOOD SHIPPING HAS SAVANNAH HOLDING BREATH RATINGS ENJOY GIID SHIPPING IN NEW YORK PLIADELPHIA FACES SHORTAGE OF RATED MEN SHIPPING LULL HITS GAVELSTON SHIPMATES ON HURLEY REMEMBER BOSUN WHOSE LEG WAS SMASHED ALA.SEAMEN GET JOBLESS PAY RUNAROUND PORT BALTIMORE LOSING JIBS TO BONEYARD MINERS RECORD SHOWS VALUE OF MILITANT ACTION BOSTON BLASTS UNION-BUSTING POLITICIANS TWO NEW SHIPS JOIN ORE FLEET,WILL RUN TO VENEZUELAN PORT SPARKS CREW ASK SIU TO CERIFY SLOPCHESTS SIU CONTRACTED COMPANIES:BULLLINE OFFICIAL SHIPPING RULES OF A&G DISTRICT AS AMENDED BY MEMBERSHIP REFERNDUM Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 04/30/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/12adb5d12a909bb4d3235921ecfca988.PDF c44b23ec79ca3e7d62c30d84b930c583 PDF Text Text Official Organ of the Atlantic and Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of North America VOL. X Green And Well Tell CiO Need For Labor Unity NEW YORK, N. Y.. FRIDAY. MAY 7, 1948 New York Hall Now thai Ihe UFE strike is over, shipping in the New York Hall is back to normal. The Hall opens at 8 AM, but registration does not start until 9 AM. Some peo­ ple have been under the im­ pression that registration be­ gins at 8, but this is not so. No. 19 Two More Tanker Outfits Sign Seafarers Contract With New Wage Scales A warm hope that the CIO would see fit to-re-unite with the AFL, after purging its ranks of all communist influences, was the keynote of a letter from Matthew Shipping calls are every Well, chairman of the AFL's in­ hour, on the hour, from 9 ternational relations committee, AM to 4 PM. A man can to Philip Murray, president of register, however, any time the CIO. during the day from 9 AM to Woll also urged the CIO to 4 PM. sever its ties with the World Recreation facilities on the Federation of Trade Unions, Third Deck are availed>le all pointing out that the WFTU was day long. So is hot coffee— commie-dominated at every on the house. point. "Piecent events in Czechoslo­ thas two tankers, but there is a vakia, Hungary, Germany, Japan strong possibility that the fleets and in our own country have will be increased in the very added overwhelming and irre­ near future. futable evidence that it is disas­ The 88 Sweetwater and the trous for men of honor and 88 Sanford B. Dole carry the Although the overall state of as half of the bulk cargoes such of 1946 until foreign sales were dignity, for those who love free­ colors of the Metro Petroleum barred in March. dom and democracy to cooperate the Marshall Plan was be.st de­ as grain and coal. Shipping Corp., and the 88 John As of March 31, the MC had For the time being at least, the with the communists," Woll scribed this week-as one of com­ Stagg and the 88 Andrew MarMarshall Plan organization will sold a grand total 1,132 warwrote. plete confusion, the one thing not be concerned with the me­ built ships to overseas pur­ schalk sail under the Philadel­ Woll also stressed that ever that began to come clear was the chanics of shipping beyond over­ chasers, and peddled a mere 678 phia Marine Corporation flag. greater cooperation among free In addition to signing these to Americans. In addition, for­ all checking. trade unions was necessary if shipping picture. new companies, headquarters of Shippers will engage space eign countries have been steadily liberty was to triumph over to­ Early in the week, Paul Hoff­ the Union announced that a launching ships of their own to aboard ships through established talitarianism and repression. man, chief executive of the Plan hearing before the Second Re­ commercial freight forwarding compete on world trade routes Woll's letter took on added with the title Economic Coopera­ gion of the National Labor Re­ with high-standard American companies in the normal fashion. significance because it coincided lations Board, on the question of tion Administrator, indicated em­ However, as one commentator ships. with a speech in Pittsburgh by This is where the Marshall representing the unlicensed per­ William Green in which the AFL phatically that he intended to pointed out, if there is any under Plan enters the picture. Con­ sonnel of the Cuba Distilling president also called for the or­ follow the spirit as well as the handed attempted to cut tlie gress, under heavy pressure from Company, was scheduled for ganic unity of all American labor letter of the Marshall Plan legis­ American share of the cargoes, the SlU and other interested or­ May 7. as a bulwark against the enact­ lation so far as shipping was shippers will face the rage of ganizations, finally required that Before the war, the SlU rep­ all sections of the maritime inment of new and harsher anti concerned. resented the unlicensed men of dusti-y and of the American pub­ a minimum of 50 percent of all labor laws. this fleet, but during the first Marshall Plan cargoes must go This meant that Hoffman will lic in general. days of the conflict, the ships under the American flag see to it that 50 percent of all owned by the company were SHOT IN ARM wherever possible. cargoes sent under the Plan go sunk. If it weren't for that provision, Just what a shot in the arm to in American bottoms wherver BACK IN BUSINESS the American flag might well possible and practicable — once American shipping the Marshall The company is now back in have been swept from the seas Plan will be when it gets roll­ the Plan gets rolling, that is. business, sailing the 88 Cata­ In particular, the point was ing came a little clearer the other within a few years, especially if houla and the 88 Carrabulle, day, when the Maritime Com­ the 500 ships were transferred I,ONDON, May 6 — Represen­ made that the appai-ent loophole mission issued its quarterly re­ abroad as the State Deparement with more ships to bo added tatives from 30 nations, includ­ in the shipping clause of the (Continued on Page 3) port on the state of the war- wanted. ing the United States, were pres- legislation whereby foreign tramp built merchant fleet. ent at the first session of the operators might be able to get During the first three months International Conference of Safe­ more than their rightful share ty of Life at Sea, which opened of the cargoes would not be al­ of this year 200 vessels under lowed to interfere with American bareboat charter were returned here last week. to the Commission's boneyards, shipping. The convention, the first The possible loophole is this; the report revealed. As a result, safety-at-sea parley to be held thei-e are only 894 MC ships now The Waterman Steamship Cor­ dent in the rich trade carried on since 1929, is expected to last The law says that 50 percent of under charter compared to 1510 poration will start regular runs that route. the cargoes shall go American if approximately six weeks. last June 1. At present there are only three from the West Coast to the American ships are available "at The chief aim of the 50-men Amei-ican lines, including Isth­ British Isles and continental However^ the charter figures the market rates." Earlier it was American delegation will be a felt by some that foreign tramps are only a part of, the picture, European ports late in June or mian, making the West-Coast-tonew international agreement carrying goods at low i-ates might MC charters have always been early in July, it was reported Europe haul as against 20 for­ calling for safety regulations eign-flag lines, and before the steal a disproportionate amount limited to American-flag opera­ early this week. comparable to America's own. The company is expected to war only one American line was tions, but up until March of this of the business. Bitter opposition is expected, year the MC was authorized to put six C-2s into the new service. in the competition. Waterman RIGHT INTERPRETATION notably from Norway and the seU its ships to foreign-flag op­ The six ships, which will carry will bring the total to four. Netherlands. However, the latest information erators. It is foreign-flag ship­ 12 passengers apiece as well as Waterman is also reported to The 1929, convention set up in­ from Washington is that "market ping that has cut deeply into the cargo, can be considered per­ have applied for admission to the ternational safety rules under rates" will be interpreted as American merchant marine. manent additions to the Water­ Pacific Coast-European Confer­ which most of the world's mer­ meaning the rates at which man fleet since the company is ence. 79 TO 51 chant ships operate. American operators can run their The Waterman ships making tnown to have been negotiating Discussed will be increased ships profitably. During the same three-month on the West Coast for a total of the West-Coast-to-Europe runs are expected to call at Antwerp, fire-proofing, better standards for When the shipments are al­ periodj the MC sold 79 ships for nine C-2s. If Waterman gets into the Rotterdam, Le Havre and inter­ electrical wiring installations, located, present indications are foreigfn flag operations while sell­ improved life-saving equipment, that American ships will get half ing only 51 for American-flag West-Coast-to-E u r o p e run, it mediate ports, British ports, and, loran, shoran, radar and related of the high-rate cargoes normally runs. This was in line with the means that American-flag ship­ when occasion demands, to run matters; -L; carried by berth services, as well pattern under the Ship Sales Act ping will at last be making a into the Mediterranean. NEW YORK—^The parade of tanker companies flocking to the banner of the Seafarers International Union was joined this week by two new out­ fits, it was announced by General Organizer Lindsey Williams. The new com­ panies are the Philadelphia Marine Corporation and the Metro Petroleum Shipping Corporation, both of whom have their headquarters in New York. Standard agreements, including the higher wage scale won in the new con­ tracts signed last week with Tanker Sag Harbor Corp. and Petrol Tanker Industries, were signed by the companies. At the present time each outfit Adherente To 50% Rule Expected Safety Parley Opens In London Waterman To Enter West Coast To Europe Trade With Six G-2s • .----a-. • �Page Two HE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. May 7, 1948 SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor • ii' M. At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 PAUL HALL ------ Secretary-Treasurer Editorial Board J. p. SHULER •I'-.- LINDSEY WILLIAMS JOE ALGINA Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. George K. Novick, Editor 267 l^v •"ir- x. J. Finish Fight The anti-labor forces in the United States are now riding high. Passage of the Taft-Hartley law gave unionbusting employers the go-ahead signal, and they are mak­ ing the most of it. In recent weeks, organized labor has seen a good picture of how the union-busters operate. All over the country the hysteria has spread, and strikers on the picketlines for the United Financial Employes in New York, and for the CIO Packinghouse Workers in Chicago and Kansas City, have felt the brutality of the police. And there is the case of the United Mine Workers. The miners and their president, John L. Lewis, have been fined for refusing to bow to an injunction, the constitu­ tionality of which is very doubtful. But that didn't stop the Judge from adopting a new "rule of law," in disre­ gard of every rule of evidence that the U. S. courts are supposed to enforce. Hospital Patienls The pattern is very clear. The T-H law opens the gates for any kind of anti-labor action a boss wants to take, and he will be backed up by the police, and if necessary, by the -courts. When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post­ card. giving your name and the number of your ward. Staten Island Hospital Of course, even with the cards stacked against labor, You can contact your Hos­ there are some people who believe that organized labor pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ still is too free. The so-called "watch dog" committee, ing times: set up by the House and Senate to check the operation These are Ihe Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. of the Taft-Hartley law, has set hearings for May 24, (on 5th and 6th floors.) as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging aimed at tightening the act. heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. writing to them. (on 3rd and 4tji floors.) Senator Ball, chairman of the committee, has an­ Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. MOBILE HOSPITAL L. CLARKE nounced that the law must be made stronger so as to (on Ist and 2nd floors.) E. DRIGGERS meet the threats of strikes and work stoppages. But Mr. J. B. McGUFFIN J. GAINSLAND Ball is significantly silent about the terrific increases in J. HOPSON B.DUFFY A. AHLSTROM the cost-of-living, which has necessitated strikes for E. B. HALL E..HEBERT J. ARANGO L. GANGAARD higher wages. J. KENNAIR H. HAMMOND M. CASTRO J. H. ASHURST J. W. McNEELY The enemies of democratic trade unionism have had F. KYSER J. E. MAYHART E. J. SILLIRS' R. COLLINS a field day. Business has paid its kept press and radio well M. C. ALPIN L. A. HOLMES D.E.BRAGG ' C. PETTERSON to, libel labor and its leaders. TIM BURKE J. H. MURRAY T. DAILEY ^ ^ C. NANGLE Fountainhead of this propaganda is the fascist section A. OLSEN GALVESTON HOSPITAL 4i 4 R. E. GRAYAY of business that wants the right to rule the workers with SAVANNAH HOSPITAL S. LeBLANC an iron hand. Only organized labor stands between them FRANK NIGRO , M. PETERSON J. WALSH W. JUST and the achievement of their desires. M. FITZGERALD ADOLPH GAILIS A. C. PARKER % % J. W. TURNER American unions are peaceful institutions. Their goal E. S. LERMA WILLIAM H. BROWN STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL TROP THOMAS K the improvement, through economic action, of the FRANCIS VIGEANO J. J. FERGUSON J. W. McCASLIN standard of living of the working people of this country. 4. S. 4. W. F. REYNEN A. DUDDE NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL C.O.STROUD H. CORTES What violence that has occurred in labor's history C. E. BOYD S. RIVERA has been provoked by the employers and the bureaucrats. F. GARRETSON W. B. HARRELL I. B. GRIERSON A. LOOPER 4. 4. t P. ERANKMANIS Apparently the enemies of labor want a return to J. DENNIS BRIGHTON MARINE HOSP. E. OLSEN C. MASON the days when picketline violence was the rule, not the S. HEIDUCKI A. LIPARI R. LORD exception. P. D. VAUGHN C. LYNSKY A. BONTI J. M. GARDNER J. PENSWICK If that is so, they will find the workers ready to meet A. AMUNDSEN P. LOPEZ W. CAREY any sort of attack they make. Labor will not, and can not, N. A. GENOVESE G. BRADY A. JENSBY J.CONNOLLY stand by while the bosses, backed up by the government, L. D. WEBB F. NERING J. KORY wreck the trade union movement. , ' R. BUNCH T. J. KURKI R. KING A. EDEFORS M. ROSENBERG J. LEES This is a fight to the finish! E. H. IVARRA G .R. MICHELL :! J. CHARRETTE Men Now h The Marine Hos^ak i �Friday. May 7, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LATE SEAFARER AND SHIPMATES LOG Page Three Seafarer Dortman Knows The Ssore, And He Learned It On PIcketlines There's nothing Seafarer Melaction of this sort he possibly car vin Dorfman despises more than Besides the UFE beef, he was a scab—unless it's a couple of in the Telephone Workers striks scabs. A veteran of every major last year and the office workers SIU beef—and most of the minor strike against the builders of thk ones—since 1940, he knows the Brooklyn-Battery tunnel. ! score. Brother Dorfman, who sails aB fireman, has seen other heavy ac­ And Brother Dorfman believes tion. During the early days of in calling a spade a spade—and the war, when merchant seamen a scab a scab, which he does in were being sent to the bottom in no uncertain terms whenever he droves, he made a 13-month run gets the chance. to Molotovsk, which is just belo\r During the United Financial Archangel. He arrived in th? Employes' recent beef in Wall Russian port around Christmas V-r Street, the veteran Seafarer took 1942. full advantage of the situation to On the return trip to ths heap his scorn on the Wall Street States, the Nazis sent 11 of ths vaiiety of fink. Dorfman was a 29 ships in the convoy to the picket captain at the New Street bottom. Dorfman came through Seafarer Houston Wood (center), as he appeared early entrance to the New York Ex­ it unscathed. change. this year following repatriation from Antwerp where his pre­ Of the UFE beef, Brothe^ vious ship, the Simon Bolivar, cracked up on a reef. Flanking MELVIN DORFMAN GOOD DUTY Dorfman says: him axe John Martin, Carpenter, and George Montague, OS. One of his duties was to spot­ Wood was Bosun on the Bolivar. "It was a fine fight. It taught light attention on the scabs en­ that he wanted Dorfman arrested Wall Street a lesson—that thejr for calling him a scab. ' tering and leaving the building. can't always push the white coilHis enthusism, plus the police al­ The confused bluecoat referred lar workers around. I'm very liance with ,the phony Wall him to another brass-buttoned glad the SIU was behind the Street fink brigade, led to Bro­ protector of the Exchange, who UFE people, and I'm proud to say ther Dorfman's arrest on April in turn recommended him to still 1 had a chance to take part in a third copper. He, too, said he 27. their beef." couldn't do anything. While working on deck in the j ever, had been hit by the wave's Here's how it happened: CHAIN OF COMMAND wake of a hurricane, which had crest and swept over the stern. On that day, a well-heeled scab The police captain was called struck the James A. Wetmore, scurried out of the Exchange in SEARCH FRUITLESS in. He sent for the Inspector, Seafarer Houston Wood, AB, was the hopes of escaping attention. The alarm was immediately who ordered one of the cops to swept overboard and lost at sea But the alert line of Seafarers sounded and the Captain ordered arrest Dorfman. He was shoved on March 12. and UFE pickets were sniffing the ship turned about. All into the patrol wagon and hauled With Brother Wood at the time the winds and they picked up his hands stood by while the ship off to the Old Slip station house, of the accident were Bosun Ed scent immediately. The word went back over the course in an where he was held incommuni­ Tyrell and John Zigray, AB. The "scab" went roaring down the cado for eight hours. three men were endeavoring to effort to locate Wood. Due to j financial canyon. the heavy seas and darkness, the The scab shook apoplectically. The SIU got his release on plug a manhole on the fantail which had been torn loose by the search was fruitless. "Then, for some reason," says $500 bail, pending a hearing on By BUCK STEPHENS and Memorial services were held Brother Dorfman, "he came over May 3. At the trial, the magis­ storm. Heavy seas had flooded FRENCHY MICHELET trate found the militant Seafarer the steering engine room and the following Sunday aboard to me." guilty of using "abusive lan­ made operation of the ship al­ ship, the Captain presiding. The "You can't get away with this .NEW ORLEANS—The attitude entire crew was present. Services stuff," Dorfman quotes the scab guage," with the choice of a $10 of the SIU membership toward most impossible. Gripping a life line the three were at the same time as those as saying. "I'd like to get you fine or three days in jail. He labor's all important "white col­ men had proceeded to the stern held by Brother Wood's family alone." Dorfman would have paid the fine. lar" beef, the United Financial Dorfman says the episode only Employes' strike against Wal|l and were busy at work when a in his home town of Wilmington, liked to accommodate him. heavy sea washed over the deck North Carolina. The scab then went down the gave him further proof that the Street, was demonstrated in n(i Wood, who sometimes sailed street. and struck them with full fui-y. Again the picketline working man, in his fight for a uncertain manner when we weni; Tyrell managed to grab the as Bosun, was 23 years old at the {shouts enraged him. He was decent living, is up against the aboard the SS Alcoa Corsair for life line and Zigray the r^il, time of his death and had been! hotter than a three-alarm fire. police as well as the employers. the second time to collect strike where they held on until the a member of the SIU since 1944, j Back he came to the line, where He's been in enough beefs to donations. This ship is out only 17 dayi wave had sub.sided. Wood, how- when he joined in Philadelphia.' he sputtered to one of the cops know what he's talking about. As a member of the SIU for on its regular run south, and the eight years, Dorfman took part first time we asked the boys in the 1941 Bonus Beef, the 1946 aboard her to help they chipped General Strike, the Isthmian in 300 dollars. For this reason^ strike, along with most of the it was heart-warming to see other Union beefs, except for the It is no secret to anybody that The article in the Yale Journal The group works closely with period of two years when he them come up with an eveit larger amount the second time seamen spend a good deal of gives a dreary and detailed pict­ hospital authorities and various served with the army in the around. their time in ginmills, and that ure of how many a seaman be­ seamen's organizations in New However, the generous actioii some of them do end up as comes a victim of alcoholism. It York, ^t holds meetings and Pacific. A firm believer in the policy of the men on the Corsair was alcoholics. To say that an im­ also points out that it is only publishes a monthly newspaper, of aiding other honest trade only an example of the way the portant reason for this is the recently that the Marine Hos­ "The Ropeyarn." A pamphlet, unions in legitimate beefs, Dorf­ crews of all SlU-SUP ships hit­ monotony of life , aboard ship pitals of the U.S. Public Health "For Seamen Who Drink," has man participates in every SIU ting New Orleans responded td does not change the basic facts. Service recognized the alcoholic been widely circulated. A good the UFE's needs. | Comparitive statistics are hard as a sick man. example is the way the A.A. Sea­ We mention the Corsair par^ Yet that is what he is, and men's Club works at the Ellis to come by, but it may well be ticularly because she came in true that there is more alcohol­ Alcoholics Anonymous' is found­ Island Marine Hospital. twice and because the Purser 8-POINT PIVQGRAM ism among seamen than among ed on the belief that once a per­ the Radio Operator and even the At Ellis Island, any alcoholic most groups of workers. Accord­ son becomes an abnormal drink­ Cruise Director chipped in witl ingly, any program devoted to er he can never safely drink seaman can take treatments the crew on both., occasions. the rehabilitation of alcoholic again. Also, despite the feeling within 90 days of getting off a (Continued from Page 1) Although there were no picket of many seamen. Alcoholics ship. After he has been de-al­ seamen is worthy of seamen's at­ soon. The men of the fleet have tention. Such a program is that Anonymous is not a "mission." coholized, given vitamin inject­ indicated their preference for the j lines in this port, and although Anxious to press a program ions and a general rebuilding Seafarers International Union by nobody here was busted in thr being conducted by the Alcohol­ ics Anonymous Seamen's Club among seamen. Alcoholics Anon- treatment, he may want to attend signing pledge cards, to the tune head by the cops or rushed off t( in New York whose accomplish­ ynious encouraged afflicted sail­ the gatherings which the Club of more than two-thirds of the police court on phony charges^ enthusiasm here was at a highj ments are reviewed by the Club's ors to set up their own indepen- holds at the hospital and which eligiblcs. executive secretary in Yale Uni­ deht group. This was about four are aimed at letting the man find As yet no word has been pitch throughout the five weeks versity's Quarterly Journal of years ago and soon those sea­ himself in the company of men heard as to final disposition of of the strike. men who joined the independent who have been in the same the Cities Service case. More The men here did everything Studies in Alcoholism. group began to attend meetings plight. The Club's program is based than a month ago the Second they could to push the beef to a Main shortcoming of the A.A. Region of the NLRB rejected a happy conclusion. Naturally the on the sound medical premise of Alcoholics Anonymous itself. that alcoholism is a disease, not The first thing they found was Seamen's Club is that it operates last-ditch attempt by the com­ best that anybody could do was just a regrettable habit. It is a that they were not the outsiders only in the New York area. In pany to further stall proceed­ to help on the financial side, and disease of the mind, as the ar- they thought they wouid be. In­ his article, the secretary outlines ings, and confirmation of the the boys really came through. ,ticle makes clear, and a seaman stead, they found that an alcohol­ an ambitious eight-point program Union as collective bargaining In addition to what the New hitting port after a tough voyage ic seaman was no different from for the future in which a prin­ agent for the unlicensed Cities Orleans membei-ship donated, looks for an outlet for his emo­ an alcoholic teacher or broker. cipal element is the recommen­ Service tankermen was expected were the generous sums made available by restaurants and bars tions. A ginmill provides the Finally they joined Alcoholics dation that similar groups be set momentarily. easiest and most available out­ Anonymous outright and laid the up in other ports. For this rea­ - Attorneys for the SIU are fol­ heavily patronized by Seafarers. let of all. The rest just happens groundwork for an intensive pro­ son, the author .ends on a cau­ lowing up the matter, and de­ The support from these estab­ as one little drink follows an­ gram that is now. bearing fruit tious note by saying that only a tails will be carried in the LOG lishments is deeply appreciated other, in port after port. The in the form of regenerated lives, start h^s been made toward solv­ as soon as word is received from by aU of tas and will be remem­ bered in the future. ing a difficult problem. Washington. tile article discloses. ^ end is South Street. J I Houston Woods Is Lost At Sea While Repairing Damaged Ship New Orleans Backs Up UFE Beef To Hilt AA Fights Alcoholism As DIsoase Tanker Outfits Sign With SIU �Page Four THE SEAW AREES LGG Friday. May' 7. 1948 •sii- J0 / '•-- viiry-O. '-; ^vV,.,;-;:-. V ^ ^ ' ••: • •W:-yrA- ••••••• •'>: :-.v;.::•-; •"•?V:;>-:x-:• r-' :>-• ••••:•% y'f.'•'"' I';, 'M'. |j| III'; Above, the Markham discharges a load of coal in Cher­ bourg. France. If you look closely, you can see the coal being ' unloaded over the side in large buckets. The coal is dumped right into railway cars, and then, sent to places in France where the fuel is needed. On the left is the good ship SS Edwin Markham, South Atlantic Steamship Company, lookinsr fit and ready for a long trip. These pictures of that trip were sent in by Seafuer Glen Vinson. According to Brother Vinson, it was a good voyage, .with a fine crew, and the food was well cooked. Well, what more could anyone want? Refueling is quite a task, as the crewmembers found out in Southampton. England. A close look at the picture will show the hose snaking over the side of the Markham, while the oil is pumped into the ship. In Edgewater. N. J., the Markham loaded a cargo of fuel for Europe. A whole railroad car at a time is lifted to a chute, and then upended. The coal comes tumbling down the chute and into the hold. �Frida7> May 7. 946 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Five Shipping Holding Up In Mobile; Pott Awaiting Effects Of EHP lii f By CAL TANNER m MOBILE — Shipping in this port has been fairly steady. The proof lies in the fact that last week we shipped more than 200 men. There were 11 Ijayoffs in addi­ tion to seven sign-ones, the pay­ offs including eight Watermans plus three Alcoas. By and large the payoffs were clean, but there were a few complications of a not overly serious nature. The SS Ovid Butler,- Water­ man, had been out eight months, so it was no surprise to find an accumulation of small beefs that took a little time to settle. Another Waterman, the SS Governor Dixon, was held up three hours because the Mate had neglected to turn some over­ time in to the company. How­ ever, we got. all of it collected. Roughest payoff was the SS Span Splice, Alcoa. The Stew­ ards Department overtime rec­ ord was fouled up on this ship because the Steward himself hadn't put everything down. It was the Steward's first trip in the rating, and, to add to the confusion, he didn't get much co­ operation from the boys in his Department. As a result it took the Patrolman two days to get things straightened out. At the making a coastwise shake-down before heading for Europe. Since our last report to the LOG, the seamen's unemploy­ ment compensation problem in Alabama has not changed. The court is Studying the appeal cases, but we must say that from here it looks as if seamen who get off ships of their own accord, or have to get off because of Union rules on permits and tripcards, will not be eligible for compensation. You see there is a clause in the law which says that as long as a steamship company offers a man continuous employment on a vessel the company is absolved from paying unemployment benefits if the man leaves. However, the point is up to the judge on the court of appeal, and we will let everybody know when he hands down a decision. We are still hard at work on the organizational drive of the SlU affiliate down here, the Marine Allied Workers. There is nothing sensational to i-eport in the line of new developments, but we are managing to obtain jobs for quite a few men in the shoregangs here. Next week we hope to have something on the unorganized towboats. Here are some oldtimers who are in Mobile: Blacky Kennan, G. Saucier, J. L. Madden, H. W. Miller, A. Chappell, R. Toombs, John Weimer, and R. Carter. "/ y , mllHmimmmm Baltimore Shipping Hoids To Slow Course By WILLIAM (Curly) RENTZ BALTIMORE—Shipping is still slow in the Port of Baltimore, but we are hoping that it will pick up soon. There certainly are plenty of men on the beach for all the jobs we have listed. Of course, we've had our share of payoffs, 10 to be exact, but that was four more ships than we signed on last week. We paid QK a Robin, two Isthmians, two Watermans, a Calmar, two Bulls and two Ores. When we came to the signons, however, we found that the Ores and the Bulls were our main support, which seems to be the rule here when shipping is a bit on the slow side. Ships in transit help out too. IDLE SHIPS On the payoffs we had the usual assortment of beefs to square and you may be sure we got them squared the right way. We couldn't get all the logs lift­ ed, but there were some we man­ ager to cut from 4-for-l all the way down to 2-for-l, which was quite an improvement. Ships are still going to the boneyard despite the Marshall Plan, but that trend may change when the Plan gets organized. We can't say yet, but we can hope for the best. Certainly there's not much point in our having the largest merchant marine afloat if most of it's floating idle in quiet coves up the river. The ships ought to be doing the job they were built for, carrying cargoes under the U. S. flag. We certainly are glad to see those two assessments in effect. They mean plenty to all of us. When we pay them, we know exactly what they are for and what they will accomplish for the Union. That big strike fund is going to take care of us if we have to make any use of it. And that building fund is going to make us strong ashore. FEED THE KITTY Back in the days when we were a struggling little Union we had to make a little go a long way. Perhaps we still have to, when we consider the power we are up against, but we sure are a lot better prepared for action than we were in tho.se old days. Our advice to the membership is to get those assessments into the kitty as soon as possible and to keep those books paid up ta date. In our opinion, a good Un-j ion man keeps his dues and as­ sessments paid ahead of time so that neither he nor anybody, else has to worry. Moreover, a good Union man is as careful to live up to the SlU's side of every agreement as he is diligent in seeing that each company does its part. The men here are happy that the UFE beef is over and that those "white collar" workers won pretty much what they were after. They certainly had no easy job fighting the financial titans of Wall Street, and we certainlyare proud of the part pla.ved by the SlU. A lot of the men on the beach here have been taking odd jobs Savannah Has Need For Men With Ratings South Atlantic is putting on a Stewards and Engine depart­ weekly sailing from Norfolk ments. There is only one Stew­ SAVANNAH —Now that the starting May 14. The company ard registered who. has a full strike - of the United Financial I will use C-2s on this run and book and there are no Cooks Employes against Wall Street is each ship will carry 12 passen­ here at all. over, the members around this gers, according to the reports. We expect several ships to be port are wondering whether we Now a tip to the membership: crewing up, and if they do we with shoregangs, notably on will have to take action on our will be caught short of rated tank-cleaning contracts at full end, the Patrolman gave the own account when our contracts union wages of $2.10 an hour. men unless some come in. Steward a few words on the expire this summer. score. OLD NMU GAME Our biggest headache these That is why they are paying days is that the Hall in Jackson­ BACKED UFE the 1948 strike assessment so The onl,y trouble with this has ville is closed. The men have cheerfully. They know that once The seven sign-ons were ac­ been the action of the NMU. The to come to Savannah to ship on complished with an absolute that money is in the bank they NMU crowd has gone to the a vessel tied up in Jacksonville, power to minimum of trouble, the neces­ will have the fighting fiiyn that has these tank-cleaninif which sometimes is awkward. sary repairs all being completed back us up in any possible contracts and offered men at The same goes for Charleston. trouble. $1.40 an houi", 60 cents under the before the sign-ons occurred. In fact South Atlantic is beef­ regular rate the SIU men have The boys on the ships and on They know they need the po­ ing quite a bit about the situa­ been receiving. the beach backed the UFE sti-ike wer if they are going, to keep tion, but as long as the mem­ to the end. As soon as a crew the hardwon Hiring Hall. They Talk about finks and scabs! A's bership is on record to keep came off a ship and learned the got the Hiring Hall after a tough If you do not have a rating, the Jacksonville Hall closed usual the NMU takes the cake. score on the beef everybody struggle and they have no in­ stay away from Savannah for South Atlantic will have to lump But let the NMU eat it, we say. chipped in a few bucks to help tention of giving it up. the time being. We have more it. We'll get the situation straight­ his fellow workers in New York's Now for a little shipping news. unrated men than we can use. To men living in Jacksonville ened out. One thing in our fa­ financial empire. Everybody Down Savannah way things NO COOKS and Charleston we have this to vor is that the man who has realized that the UFE cause was dropped off some this past week say: Don't take any chances ship­ For rated men the situation the cause of all labor. in comparison to what we've these contracts is an old SIU hei'e is much better. In fact, we ping off the dock. If you do, you So far, Mobile has not felt any been having recently. member whose book is in retire­ j'ourself behind the can say flatly that we are cur­ may find effect from the. Marshall "Plan, OUTPORT PAYOFFS ment. rently short of rated men in the eight-ball. but everyone is anxious to see We did not have a single pay­ what happens to shipping once things get rolling. In our talks off in Savannah proper, but we with the various companies, we did have two in our outports. understand that every outfit ex­ Both of them were South Atlanpects something big to happen tics, as, indeed, are most of the Let's get together on this By LLOYD (Blackfe) GARDNER ever, there is a somber note. very soon, but nobody has any­ ships we handle. Three tankers that are paying point. We have to live up to out' The SS Southland paid off in thing definite as yet. It takes PHILADELPHIA—The City of off will be transferred to the side of the agreements too. time for such a big deal to get" Charleston, It was a good clean Brotherly Love is enjoying the Panama flag. Now that the crews are back payoff too with .everything imder way. At this time, we would like delightful combination of good in Philadelphia for their payoffs At any rate, three of the smooth. And to make things ev­ to point out to members on the [we see a lot of familiar faces spring weather and good ship­ Waterman Libertys headed for en better we sent 20 replace­ beach here and elsewhere that I that we haven't seen for a long ping. the boneyard last week which ments aboard her. the SlU is under contract to I time. Among them: George No­ In the past week, which tvas The SS Frank E. Spencer paid did not help the men on the man and sail all the ships under bles, Ray Gates, "Red" Healy, beach very much. Although the off down in Jacksonville, and no exception to either rule, we SlU agreement. and "Moon" Mullins, all of whom beach list has been growing she was another clean one to paid off three ships, the SS RoTOO FUSSY report that they've had smooth sario. Bull, the SS Casa Grande, add to the list. However, the smaller, we still have quite a, few sailing. For some time now, especially Spencer went into idle status, Pacific Tankers, and the SS Ad­ men around. keeping nobody but three FWTs rian Victory. In addition we hit here, too many men have been Incidentally, it looks as if our UP TO THE JUDGE a number of ships in transit trying to, pick their ships and Philadelphia Organizer is ready­ aboard. That makes four ships we whose crews came up with gen­ their runs. The result is that ing himself for that fateful One thing that helped out last week -was an Ampac tanker have in that status. Two of them erous donations for the UFE too many ships have departed plunge into the sea of matri­ shoi't-handed, a fact which has mony. In fact, he plans to make which took on a crjew. This was are in Jacksonville, and the other beef. What's more, the week to come left a "dark taste" in thfe mouths the leap next month. To him we the SS Mission Sah Miguel, one two are right here in Savannah. However, we understand that] shapes up just as busy. How­ of the operators. say: "Good luck. Bob Pohle." /pf the seven sign-ons, which is By CHARLES STARLING Good Shipping Brightens Stene In Philly �FMday, May 7. 1948 tv New York Reports Ship Lay-Ups, But Rated Men Can Still Get Out MEMORIAL SERVICE FAR AT SEA By JOE ALGINA NEW YORK—Where, or where, The Frances was beef-free, so are the ships going that come in­ she was cleared away in a to New York? We're getting a breeze. good number of payoffs but A matter not so breezy sign-ons don't seem to balance. came to the attention of As the ships come into port they the Special Services Repre­ very mysteriously disappear into sentative here the other day, and the mists. it took quite a bit of patient ex­ i! It doesn't seem possible that plaining to satisfy the brother there is a boneyard large enough that he was asking for the moon to hold all of the ships that have with sour cream. been laid up from this port since The brother had been hospi­ the end of the war, but the talized in a private hospital and parade continues and when it had run up quite a bill for medi­ •will end is anybody's guess. cal and doctor's fees. He came In spite of the gradual siphon­ to the SIU to see when the Sea­ ing off of ships and jobs, rated farers would start paying his men in the deck and engine de­ bill. partments can get jobs on those We hated to disappoint the ships left without too much brother, but he was way off base trouble. All others, rated and •unrated, are finding it necessary on that one. He had misunder­ to spend a spell on the beach be­ stood the purpose and extent of the hospital assessment, once fore getting something they levied by the Union. On February 15. 1948, Brother Claude Nichols.on, OS, was lost overboard from the Algon­ want. This brother was due his $3 a quin Victory in the North Atlantic. In Antwerp, a wreath was purchased. by the crewmemOne ship that didn't go to the bers and enroute to the United States, at the nearest point to where Brother Nicholson was boneyard but will be out of run­ week, but his personal hospital lost, a funeral service was conducted by the Master of the vessel. Photograph was taken by 1' ning for awhile is the Yarmouth. bills are something he will have Wilfred W. Lachance, Electrician, and he sent it in for publication in the LOG. She discontinued her cruises to to Wrestle with himself about. the Islands and will have a bit of shipyard work done before going into the trade to Nova Scotia for the summer. The Petrolite, Mathiasen ;|Rjr Tanker Industries, hit this port I after an 11-months trip to the By SALVADOR COLLS Persian Gulf and France. The SAN jyAN—Seafaring in and come in and .start to unload fer­ crew paid off with plenty of ai'ound this port for the past tilizer. Within a few minutes overtime beefs and -over sixty couple of weeks has been pretty after she tied up the news was logs against crewTnembers. The good. Shipping has picked up as all over the place. beefs and almost all of the logs expected, and shoregang jobs are were taken care of. We went down to, the ship and By JAMES PURCELL fairly plentiful. found that it is operated by the GOOD GANG ABOARD There's something about the year). Incidentally, not a day Every Bull Line ship coming Panormetis Steamship Company. The Petrolite had a good stories of the "good old days" off was given to any member of in takes on a shoregang, either TWO EXPECTED bunch of men aboard, however that makes them worth repeat­ the crew during the five-and-ato chip, paint, or for cleaning they had had enough of running ing. All hands probably like to half-month trip. This week we are expecting holds. This keeps the boys around the coast of Europe. They hear them told because they Yes, those were the "good did the SS Cape Mohican and the happy as they can continue their piled off to a man. The Petro­ emphasize the benefits which the days," when the Deck Gang MV Ponce, two southern ports lite will turn around and head Union has brought about for the sougeed and painted under clus; regular rations of rum and coke. ships which will be covered as Last week the SS Isle of Patback to the same area and go men who go to sea. ter lights at night, and there was soon as they hit. mos hit this port. It had never through the whole business no overtime. Neither was there Since my last article on those The educational program is been here before, and so we again. so-called "good old days" I've any overtime when the Fireman moving along smoothly. The were all surprised'to see the ship Some other good ships in were been requested to dig into my and Oiler on a turbine job chip­ membership has access to the the^ Seatrader, Sea Trades; Sim­ recollections and come up with ped, red-leaded and painted on books on, the rack, and many mons Victory, Waterman; another sample of how it used to watch, day or night. Painted The Placards men have been taking them out Frances, Bull Line, and Purdue Thanks to the Seafarers, these be. to read. Victory, Waterman. All of them Two recent payoffs on Isthmian conditions haye been eliminated Business is good. The usual paid off in good shape with just scows provide the opportunity. for good. The "good old days" routine of collecting dues, and a few beefs to be squared away These two ships had just com­ may be missed —^ but only by lliiiiiiiii settling any pi-oblems aboard the -mmm with dispatch by the Patrolmen. pleted their first trip under an guys like the Engineer, who ships, goes on. llMf would put his gear in a bucket SIU contract. liiilii All of us .down here ai'e very and hand them to the first Black much^ interested in the UFE BELL-TO-BELL Gang man he met. strike. We saw the pictui-es in "Wash this stuff," he would On one of the wagons was a the LOG of our Brothers being order. And he didn't fail to fast and smooth talking Skipper. beaten by Wall Street cops, and "Old Bell-to-Bell Joe," they add, "It better be a good job or we are proud of our Brother called him. He had his Mate you don't make another trip!" members who went to the aid of By KEITH ALSO? Those were the days, too, when stand by-the messroom at coffee a weaker union. the Stewards Department got up GALVESTON — The way it time, with a stop watch in his Now that the four resolutions at 5 A. M., made coffee and toast looks right now, this port should hand. At the stroke of 14 and have been passed, the SIU should and brought them to the Mate on have plenty of shipping for at three-quarter minutes, the Mate be prepared for anything. We the bridge and down to the En­ least the next thirty days. would bellow, "Let's go!" will have plenty of funds avail­ gineer on watch. Woe to the There's a lot of grain that's go­ The Old Man started to tell able for a strike, and we will man who forgot this ritual! ing to flow through this port, about the "old days" when coffee also be able to buy buildings iri ERA OF HASH bound for Europe, and so we time was optional and was only various ports. should have jobs for practically conferred on the men on rare By the way, this week we are That's not all of the picture. all the men who want to ship. occasions. appointing a committee to in­ It was the Old Man and not the Tho&e picket signs you saw vestigate the possibilities of buy­ The N. Currier, and the Gov­ This gave me the cue to bi'eak Steward who made the menu. —in pictures or in person— ing a building in, this port. The ernor Miller, both Waterman, in and recall our "field days." Tender steak for the saloon; stew paid off in Houston last week, You should have seen the gleam or hash for the crew—these were carried by Seafarers in the membership here favors buying and we were able to settle all that came into the Old Man's the orders. And the Steward Wall Street Strike, were the a two-story Hall so that the beefs at the payoff. The Currier eyes at the mention of them. He who failed to carry them out handiwork of Seafarer Alex­ recreation i-oom can be separated ander Greenwell. Brother from.the Shipping Hall. signed on again without trouble. rubbed his hands together and found the going tough. Greenwell, AB, who knocked A few unorganized ships have smiled. I remember very clearly being out countless hundreds of the come into this port, or into "Yeah," he said, "those were on one ship, where the crew had signs during the five-week Houston or Corpus Christie, and the days when a fellow went a very sumptuous Thanksgiving beef, has been putting the r we have contacted the crew mem­ ashore for two or three days and Dinner consisting of beef stew. brush to cardboard for as long bers. We've gotten quite a few then worked his time back on Can you imagine sitting down Don't hold your pcitures as he can remember. pledge .cards signed, and these the return trip home. We sure to a deal like that today? and stories of shipboard acti-. He's no fair-weather sailor, have been forwarded to Head­ could have the ship all spruced vities. Mail them to the Sea­ I could go on indefinitely illus­ farers Log, 51 Beaver St., however^ as he was in the quarters. up that way." trating the things that some guys New York 4. N. Y. If you We're all glad down here that Tears as big as oranges welled refer to as the "good old days." thick -of the war and all Union haven't the time or don't feel the four resolutions passed. We in his eyes. "Them days is But what's been brought out beefs^ In the invasion ofin the mood, just-forward deknew they would pass because gone," he sighed. "Now we pay here is enough to midl over for a Leytez-'he came oiit the- sole taUs. We'll do the rest. Pic­ we're sure that all Seafarers overtime for those chores under little bit / Meanwhile; I'll re­ survivor of ' the SS Antoine tures - will' be returned if - you want our Union to remain strong, your SIU agreement." minisce with some of the boys Sourgraine, which was sunk by •wish.---.:-v" •i'.i.-.r-' A. V' ivi. (I guess he figured on cashing and come up • with some more -enemy: bombst He was awarded ^ and to be able to stand up a presidential citation. ' fewer dividend checks this later. ' against the Taft-Hartley guys. SOQDOlb OAVS Shipping And Shoregang Jobs Keep Puerto Rice Pretty Happy Galveston Waiting For Grain Movements To Begin Next Month Send 'Em In I �-Friday, May 7, 1948 THE S E A F AH ER S LOG Page Setreii SIU Contracted Companies: Seatrain To better acquaint the SIU membership with the ships they sail and the SIU contracted companies behind them, a series of short articles on these companies and their ships is being run in the LOG. Some of the companies have long and interesting records in American maritime history—some of that history was made with SIU crews aboard the ships. Because one man decided that the transferral of cargo from freight cars to ships and then back to freight cars at the des­ tination was expensive and time consuming, a whole new form of transportation—Seatrain Lines Incorporated was born in 1929. His idea was a simple one: Just load the entire freight car aboard the ship. No unloading and no damage; loading" time cut, and money saved. The sense of his reasoning has paid off dur­ ing the past twenty years of op­ erating Seatrains with a strong, prosperous company. In 1940, the company added the last two ships to its fleet when the Seatrain Texas and Seatrain New Jersey came off the ways from the Sun Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company in Ches­ ter, Pennsylvania. Before the addition of the two new Seatrains, the SIU, in 1939, had signed the company to a full agreement. Some of the pro­ visions of the Seatrain agree­ ment are different due to the unusual nature of the work. The Stewards and Engine Depart­ ments are practically the same as on any ship, but the Deck De­ partment's duties are much difr ferent. The founder of the company, There is none of the. usual Graham M. Brush, made a com­ work on deck. Instead, the men plete study of the possibility of are concerned primarily with the carrying loaded freight cars in maintenance of the freight cars place of loose cargo. Analysis of, in transit. The men grease the the costs of American steamship j companies operating in the North jacks and tighten up the turnAmerican trades showed that all buckles when the lashings come the lines were spending fifty loose at sea. cents or more for terminal ex­ The work is dirty and dan­ penses out of every dollar re­ gerous, but the crews of these ceived. ships enjoy it and stay aboard Too, he discovered that vessels for- months on end. The men wore engaged more than half swear by the excellent chow and their time loading and discharg­ the fine conditions of the foc'sles. ing; and the cost of vessels lying The ships were the first to in­ at. docks paying wharfage was stall modern crew conveniences, virtually as great as when at long before the other companies made living aboard ship more sea burning fuel. comfortable for the crew. The first trip of a Seatrain was On top of this, the relations be­ in January, 1929, when the SS tween the company and the Un­ Seatrain made the first trip from ion have always been the best. It is a rare occasion when a Sea­ train comes in with a load of beefs. The Seatrain Texas and Seatrain Havana shown loading simultaneously from a double crane at the company's Edgewater, New Jersey Pier. Each ship is about to accept another freight car as the cradle is readied for swinging over to the ship. company has rigid schedules for the ships, under which they run with almost unerring regularity. On the run between Edgewa­ ter, New Jersey and Texas City, Texas every Friday morning the Seatrain New York and Sea­ train Havana depart from each port. Every Wednesday the same is true of the Seatrain New Jersey and Seatrain Havana which run between Edgewater, New Jerse.y and Belle Chasse, Louisiana. These two'ships stop in Havana on the way down and on the return trip. The Seatrain New Orleans con­ Here are some of the particu­ tinues to run between Havana lars on the ships: and New Orleans, with an occa­ They carry 100 fully loaded sional trip to New York. ui- |}l sunken ship. Alone, without nav­ al escort, she steamed thi'ough. the sub-infested Caribbean, ac­ ross the South Atlantic, around In late 1942, the war in Africa' the Cape of Good Hope and in­ was not going too good for the| to the Red Sea and the Suez. Allies. Rommel had given the ] She overtook the convoy but British a crushing defeat. Of did not seek its protection. She 300 tanks sent against him, only j arrived a day ahead of it and 70 returned. It was necessary toj was half unloaded when the get new equipment before he; other ships appeai-ed. made another thrust at the Suez Two days after the equipment Canal. was in British hands, Rommel The work was rushed in the struck. He knew nothing of the factories, the tanks and guns' new tanks and artillery the Am­ were I'ushed to the ships and a ericans had rushed in. He was hurry-up convoy sailed. One smashed back, and started oh ship, carrying the most essential his way out of Africa. guns and tanks, was placed in This story probably won't ap­ the middle. Several days out, pear in any history book, but the a sub got through and sank that company likes to think the Sea­ ship. train Texas turned the tide at TO THE RESCUE El Alamain. Woi-d was flashed back. Again After less spectacular service, the materials were rushed to the the Seatraihs were mustei-ed out Eastern Seaboard. Tanks^ being usqd in training camps were and reconverted to cari-ying huri-iedly placed aboard i-ailroad freight cai-s once more. Any fiat cars. The Texas was in port Wednesday or Friday, if you are at the time and was given the around Belle Chasse, Texas City assignment of getting the ma­ or Edgewater, drop ovei-—a Sea­ terials through to the British. train will be leaving on another In recoi'd time she was loaded —with twice the cargo of the trip. frame of the car then draw the The story goes that the Texas car firmly down upon the jacks. made the Bi-itish victoi-y against The time necessary to complete Rommel possible by being there the loading is so little that the "firstest with the mostest." freight cars of all types: gon­ Back and forth the ships have dolas, tank cars, refrigerator cars operated uninterruptedly since and box cars. Loading time var­ going into service except for the ies, but a ship can be fully time spent in the armed forces loaded and unloaded in ten during the war. Their wartime hours, if necessary. Ordinary ves­ service, like the ships themselves, sels require six days to handle was out of the ordinary. an equal amount of freight. Recognizing immediately the The ships have four decks use these ships could be put to, which handle 26 in the hold, 26 the Army took two and the on the 'tween deck, 30 on the Navy two. The New Orleans was Sealrain's slack is half black, n-^ain deck and 18 on the super­ not taken over. half white with red rails run­ structure. CARRIED THE GOODS ning at an angle around the ALONE IN; THE FIELD The Navy put the New York white upper half. The only company of its kind, (renamed the Kitty Hawk) and seatrain vessels load and. dis­ the Havana (renamed the Ham­ charge unlike other car-carrying mond's Port) to transporting air­ New Orleans to -Havana carry­ vessels. Car ferries on the Great planes; the Army used the Texas ing a mile-long train of loaded Lakes and the Florida East Coast and New Jersey (renamed the freight cars. That was twenty Ferries load mobile freight Lakehurst) for the transporting years ago. Now named the Sea­ through the stem and are not of tanks and locomotives. train New Orleans, she is still equipped to make the long and Of the four ships engaged in going strong in the same trade. sometimes rugged sea trips. war service, none was sunk oxSeatrain vessels are loaded damaged. The Texas, early in INCREASED FLEET 'midship by a crane capable of 1942, while returning to New After three years of operating, lifting 12^ tohs. One by one. the York was but a few miles from Seatrain was found to have pros­ cars are moved into a cradle the ill-fated City of Atlanta pered. With one vessel, Seatrain under the crane and then swung when she was sent to the bot­ Lines had become the largest uj.-^ to the ship where they are tom off Cape Hatteras with the common carrier from the United lowered to the desired deck. loss of 39 SIU men. The Sea­ States to Cuba. There they are towed into posi­ train Texas, ignoring the possi­ The idea caught on with ship­ tion and the wheels locked in bility that the sub might still pers to the extent that the com­ place by means of four rail- be lurking nearby, steamed into pany had two new and faster clamps to prevent rolling along the disaster area and took aboard the three survivors. vessels, of the same type, built the tracks. in 1932. The two new ones, Sea­ Powerful jacks, relieve the car Another credit to the Texas, train New York and Seatrain springs from the tension normal­ though exactly how great can­ Havana, were the first freight­ ly imposed upon them by the not be determined, is its aid in ers to be built in the United weight of the car. Four stout turning the tide against The States after the first World War. chains and turnbuckles from the German Africa Corps in Egypt, A close view of the actual loading shows the crane about to discharge a. freight car on the superstructure deck of the Seatrain Texas. In the foreground cars are already loaded ^ . position on the main deck. , It'.lJ f.- V'i &*•!• t-ri 1^. .. �Page Eight T BE SE A F ARE RS LOG Friday May 7, 1948 MEWS Gibbon's Hectic Trip Climaxed By Victory In 8-Day Overtime Beef SHUTTLING THE OIL TO FRANCE The only trouble with the last voyage of the SS John Gibbon, a Bernstein scow, was that it tixrned out to be "a miserable trip," according to Franz W, Tompkins, AB and Deck Delegate. The Gibbon signed on her crew in Norfolk on Feb­ ruary 19 and carried a load oft coal to Ghent, Belgium. She came back across the Atlantic in water ballast and paid off in Baltimore on April 20. During the whole voyage, the Master, Captain William Wilson, went out of his way to give the crew a tough time, and, as a re­ ill sult, the boys held up the payoff eight days. By Tompkins' testimony, Wil­ l>;l son would make a perfect Chief l?1 Mate for Commodore Harry Manning, the super-hard-timing Master of the liner America whose views and ways are noto­ rious along the waterfront. Wilson's principal aim was to make sure that everybody knew who was boss aboard his ship, Tompkins says. In addition, seems to have devoted a good deal of time and energy to trying FRANZ W. TOMPKINS to change the contract to his and board from the Gibbon in the Bernstein's advantage. North Atlantic in January of this MILITARY MANNER year. An account of the near When a person or persons un­ tragedy appeared in the LOG of known broke into a food locker January 30, but Tompkins adds on the other side, the Old Man some extra details to the story— proceeded to ^ log the Chief Steward 4-for-l. This was later as indeed he should be able to reduced to 2 for 1, Tompkins re­ if anybody is. On that occasion, heavy seas ports, but 2-for-l was more than plenty under the circumstances. swept both Tompkins and fellow There were lots of logs handed crewman Jimmy Hoyle into the out to the Deck Gang too, Tomp­ cold winter ocean. Hoyle had the extra good luck to be swept kins declares. right back again. However, he A favorite trick of the Gib­ was pretty badly banged up, bon's Skipper was to post daily notices drawn up in a highly suffering a broken pelvis and military manner. "From the of­ other injuries. Tompkins wasn't so badly hurt, fice of the Master," these notices but that was just his good forwould say. These notices were extremely time since he was in the water preemptory and in no way neces­ nearly half an hour. The first thing that happened sary to the proper operation of was that Hoyle, injured though the ship. Certainly they were not conducive to good relations he was, cried "Man overboard" between the crew and the top­ as soon as he was washed back on deck. Hoyle's shout brought side. Here is an example of the kind Bosun William Chandler and sea­ of orders which the Old Man men Pete Pierprinski and Brice •pinned on the board: "Helmsman Ruggi running. UPHILL SWIM will not talk to Mate. Mate will Ruggie threw three life rings not talk to Helmsman.' over the side while Chandler This sort of thing plus the overtime hours in dispute put the dashed for the bridge. The Third ||crew in no mood for any run- Mate stopped the ship, and the ' "around at the payoff in Balti- Skipper, it wasn't Wilson then more which was why the boys but Captain Edward Foster, took held out for eight days until they over. obtained what was coming to The Skipper kept Tompkins on the lee side until he could be them. pulled in. But let Tompkins "WE GOT IT" There were about 35 hours a himself take it from here. man in dispute, Tompkins says, "When I came up I kicked off ' and the Master had announced my seaboots and started swim­ that "positively" nobody would ming," he says, "I swam uphill collect. "We got it, though," and downhill at least a ship's Tompkins adds, "even if we did length through those heavy seas have to eat chili and 'Baltimore until I got to the first life ring I I steaks' — hot dogs to you — for could reach." Tompkins was badly bruised eight days while we held fast." from a bang against the rail he The run to Ghent and back was not Tompkins' first trip on took as he went over, and he the Gibbon by any means, and suffered somewhat from ex­ he has plenty of reason to recall posure, But beyond that he wasn't particularly hurt, and he the previous one with a shiver, Tompkins was one of the lucky was that much better off than survivors of being w:ashed over- Hoyle. In various and assorted attire, crewmembers of the SS Petrolite display the informal dress required by the heat of the Persian Gulf and. more important, the shortage of clothing in the , ship's slopchest. Front row, left to right: Bill Williams, Oiler: Charlie Marshall, Oiler: Hubert Robertson. AB; Mike Toner, OS, and Herbert Bannister, Wiper. Middle row: Howardson, English MM; John . Odom, DM; Pop Averson, Pumpman: Lucky Nawl, Oiler: Jack Thompson, Fireman, and Shorty Alexander, DM. Back row: Streamline Purvis, Pumpman: John Crews, OS: B. C. Jones, QM: , Andy Anderson, AB: Larsen, Bosun, and Joe Phillips, Jr. 3rd Mate. Steady Crew Keeps 11-Month Trip Serene Living together within the restricted confines of a ship for almost a year, far away from home and hitting a leave port but rarely, can fray the nerves and sharpen the^ tempers of the hardiest seagoer. , , The SIU crew of the SS Pet-"5, words of praise for the duration. In making the rolite, Mathiasen Tanker Indusfor the crew's conduct and be­ exchange to francs he gave 212 tries vessel, which paid off in havior. francs to the dollar, but the New York this week, had that In spite of little shore leave. American Consul told the crew experience during its recent ar-l duous shuttle run between Ras i-^onotony of shipboard life, the official rate was 305. Tanura and Le Havre. But while giadual exhaustion of slops The Captaip was warned twice everything else seemed to hap­ and eating utensils, and the six­ of the practice, but continued the pen to I the crew, amazingly ty-odd bum logs lodged agaiust short change imtil the crew, at a enough, the relations among the crew by the skipper, "the shipboard meeting, made it the crew never, became strained harmony of the unlicensed men known that he would be out ship and no explosions of tempera­ was unbeatable," Crews and Ton­ hunting at the end of the trip if ment occurred, though tension er pointed out. "Everybody was he didn't cease the swindle. He on edge after awhile, but we all thought it over and reluctantly ran high at times. realized that we were in it to­ made up the difference. In relating the story of the gether and no one went off the Later capers, however, changed Petrolite's long hitch on the oil deep end," they added. the crew's mind and the skipper shuttle to France, crewmembers took the long walk at the payoff. SEVEN ROUND TRIPS Mike Toner and John Crews con­ demned the Skipper's practice of The grueling voyage of the As the months passed and sup­ giving the men a difficult time. Petrolite began in Mobile in plies ran low American food was June of last year, and for eleven gradually replaced with Egyptian months the ship shuttled between sugar, Australian meat and but­ the Persian Gulf and French ter, French flour and English cof­ ports. In all, seven complete fee. The quality of the food, in round trips were made before spite of stores difficulties, re­ mained good throughout the trip. she headed home in April. During that time the ship hit The eating gear, however, ports' where liberty was given didn't hold up so well. After a only 11 times and then only for few months there ;were but three: When the Deck Gang of the SS 15 to 28 hours, depending on the cups and no glasses left in the Warrior, a Waterman ship, col­ time necessary to pump the oil mess, so the crew fashioned cups: lected aU their disputed over­ in or out. from tin cans. time at the payoff they found a Dm-ing their rare times in port Slops, too ran low. Men with brotherly use for the money. the crew made the best of it. waists narrower than 30 or Instead of shoving the extra In Casablanca they resolved that greater than 40 found the going green stuff into their jeans, they if the trip was going to be a rough. put it in a big pile for one of long one, something Ijad to be The slopchest had dungarees their shipmates. Seafarer John done to relieve the monotony. in the between sizes only, but, H. Elliott, who had been severely They decided that inasmuch as according to Brother Crews, it injured during the voyage. the ship had no radio they would didn't make much difference as They sent the money along to get a phonograph. they were so poorly made they survived only a few washings. Elliott with brotherly wishes for After hours of searching they a speedy recovery and good sail­ finally bought a phonograph of When the crew hit New York ing in the future. doubtful vintage and ten rec­ the crew's clothing was a mass The men who contributed to ords of French, English and of patches with patches on the this typical SIU act were the Egyptian origins for the shake­ patches, but they didn't care they following: were back home. down price of $112. P. Prasinus, A. -Brown, C. "It was a gyp, but it kept us The Petrolite is heading out for another trip and has a threePinetiel, P. Wilkinson, M. Han­ sane," said Toner. son, W. Hallet, G. Fleming, G. While in Casablanca the crew year contract with the French gained insight into the type of government. Anybody inter­ Herrmann, H. Blake, F. Fall, Scully, and P. Christopher. Skipper they Were stuck with ested? ' Brothers Donate Overtime To Injured Shipmate �. - j.y.. -_J.^_-.,^.^,.y.-; -. . .-.,-,- - i; , Friday, Mar 7. 1848 THE SEAFARERS LOG Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings Page Nine £G4B«86Rd4M8MV9: CAPE MOHICAN. April 14— AFOUNDRIA, Jan. 15—Chair­ Chairman Chester White: Secre man Alfred Zalewskij Secretary tary Walter Szymczak. Dele­ Bryon Faanes. , Delegates re­ gates reported no beefs. Charges ported on number of books in to be preferred by Black Gang their departments. New Busi­ against permitman on arrival in ness: Discussion on inferior foods port. Chief Steward Naujalis. brought aboard ship. Motion GOOV^CS, (500DJ06/ moved, second by Van Dusen carried that delegate collect re­ v^BLL PONE ! WELL PONE! recommendation of two men for pair list and mail it to head­ books as they had helped or­ quarters from Hamburg. One ganize ship. Motion carried un­ minute of silence for Brothers animously, Voted unanimously lost at sea. on Greany's motion to bring men i 4. on charges if they left without ANTINOUS. March 17—Chair­ 24 hours notice. man H. F. Holmes: Secretary O. ^ X X L. Ridge. Delegates reported no SPAN SPLICE. April 18— YARMOUTH. April 25—Chair­ beefs. Good and Welfare: Mo­ Chairman William Melton: Secre­ tion by Woodruff that the Stew- tary Robert Taylor. All Dele­ man Morton: Sectary Melan_ CAN WELL PAT OURSELVES OAl Tl-lE ai'ds Department be given a vote gates' reports accepted. Repair son. Engine Delegate's report BACK. FOR THE JO© WE PlO IN THE UFE of thanks for the excellent man­ lists discussed. Elected Noble to accepted on motion by Diaz sec­ STR-IKE . W'E SHOWEP THE WORLP THAT « ©ROTHERHOOP OF THE. SEA " IS NOT ner in which the food was pre­ inform boarding quarantine doc­ onded by Smith. Murphy moved OMLY A SLOSAN^ THAT IT IS Bl<3 pared and served. Discussion as tor of presence of rats on ship. and Martinez seconded that ENOUOH TO COVER OUR BROTHER to possibility of having frozen Asked that Union check Alcoa meeting go to Good and Welfare, TfZAVE UNIONISTS WHO MAY BE. motion passed. Decided ship food put aboard. Reported that launch services in various ports. INVOUVEP IN A BONA FIDE BEEF— New York port steward turned Voted that draws in various ports should be fumigated with ANP, WE SHOWED THE MARITIAAE the request down. be governed by official notifica­ cyanide. Asked for sterilization INDUSTRY THAT WE ARE OEAREDTO machine to wash crew's dishes. tion by government to crew and TAKE OARE OF OUR. OWN BEEFS Minute of silence for Brothers not by company agents' say-so. WHENEVER THEY COME i Called for investigation of medi­ lost at sea. cal charges, provision for cold weather protection. Minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. % % % BLUE ISLAND VICTORY. % % % April 11 — Chairman C. Kean: TRINITY VICTORY. Mar. 21— Secretary I. Joyce. Delegates re­ By HANK Chairman J. Burns: Secretary M. ported that repair list had been 4 4 4 Westbrook Pegler, the columnist, has vomited forth another Steme. Ship's Delegate reported Motion by C. Long, SPAN SPLICE. Feb. 29— grave injustice upon the character and jobs of American merchant that question up at previous seconded by W. Rahl. to pick up meeting is to be referred to all books, permits and cards an Chairman William Mellon: Secre­ seamen. This comical magician of distorted and decayed journalism, Patrolman. Said Captain prom­ hour before payoff, caiTied un­ tary Winston Pearsall. Special who hates everything and everybody, wrote last week in his ised better slopchest after next animously. Motion by William meeting to consider food situa­ garbage Column his opinion of the Wall Street strike/ "...the Decided that men in foul-mouthed scum of the seas who joined up with the Wall port. Engine Delegate reported Young. Bosun, that all men tion. beef about painting squared. wanting more than $100 wait for Stewards Department engaged in Street clerical workers... The American Merchant sailor is more Ste^frards Delegate's report ac­ Patrolman to pass on legitimacy preparing extra "fiieals be notified often than riot a bum so low that American passengers will not cepted. Stewards Delegate of Captain's $100 limit. Motion beforehand by persons authorized ride with him if they can book aboard foreign ships. The rank? thank Deck Delegate for cooper­ by J. Basin that tie vote of last to seat. General discussion of are heavily infested with lazy, degraded trash not to be trusted ation. Discussion of inadequacies meeting be re-voted now since menu .stores and manner of pre­ with unprotected women, unguarded jewelry or even small change of ship's stores -imder Good anc missing men were present. Re­ paring food. Cooks agreed to try in the staterooms." Welfare. Ship's Delegate warnec sult: charges against Chief Cook harder to please crew. Minute of 4 4 4 silence for Brothers lost at sea. We wonder if Westbrook Pegler would be a more happy against paying off without dropped. Tripcarder Katransky American if our American merchant marine could be operated Patrolman. Deck Delegate said recommended for permit. Black4 4 4 JOHN M. MILLER. April 4— mole efficiently and bravely by foreign ships and foreign sea­ he'd told Captain he couldn't welder. Calquahon. Plersall men? Pegler's putrid ridicule of the majority of American hand out painting, to select few/ Chaytor. Joyace recommendec Chairman E. M. Crist: Secretary W. L. Hammock. Delegates re­ merchant seamen (who are decent and come from decent fam­ ' Minute of silence for departed for pro-books. ported all overtime was in order. ilies) is not only cheap Un-Americanism. it is treacherous Brothers. Ship's Cai-penter had been busted enough to be classed with Communism. This journalistic ig- , % % * for performing in North Africa. noramus has tried hard to paint,all merchant seamen with SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY Discussed proper Union action. black disgrace. However, since he is another lonesome pebble April, 26 — Chairman Richard­ Decided that since man had con­ on the beach, washed by the bilge water of the sea. his savage son: Secretary Foster. Voted to ducted himself properly since lies will never break the. truth about the lives of merchant send Ship's Delegate to see about that matter be overlooked so seamen. keys for' foc'sles and heads, far as crew concerned and be 4 4 4 Ships and Department Dele­ left to Port Agent. Congratulated Brother Frank Smith is wondering if Bob McQueen is still gate's reports accepted. Voted 4-to-8 watch for keeping mess- in town. Frank, who canie in recently from the West Coast, says 4. 4- 4 to have new mattresses procured. BEAVER VICTORY. April 10 room shipshape. Suggestions he saw Bob about a year and a half ago... Big Jimmy Hand, who Molina suggested a fine for men —Chairman James Kelly: Secre­ made that every member buy is building himself a home, just went down the coast towards leaving messroom dirty. Voted tary John Barr. Ships Delegate four or five pocket-size novels Florida way... To Brother James Earl of Philadelphia: There are fines and to have penalties al­ said repairs were shaping up. and noii-fiction before shipping no available copies of the LOG from 1944 and 1945, There are ready in effect enforced. Ship's No beefs from the departments. out so that nobody will run out of bound volumes of the LOG from 1946 and 1947, four in number, Delegate "Foster to see whether Voted for new fans, for delegates reading matter. Repair list ap­ and priced at $2.50 each... Good News: Waterman Line is sched­ crew had to sign for cots. Voted to see Captain about painting proved. Minute of silence for uled to have ships sailing from Pacific ports to England, Le food was righd up to par for SIU messroom, for storeroom and ice­ Brothers lost at sea. Havre, Antwerp, Rotterdam, etc., every 14 days. At least six ship. Minute of silence for boxes to be fumigated. Matters C-2 type ships will be used with accommodations on each ship Brothers lost at sea. to be referred to Patrolman if not for 12 passengers. done. Voted also for fly-catch 4 4 4 rolls. Under education it was Here are some oldlimers who may still be in town: C. stressed that new members Burns. W. Gonzales. J. Dames. D. Crockett. James Thacker. should be active in Union mat­ R. Ortiz. R. O. Paul. S. Rosario. E. Belpre. P. Taurasi. T. Shea. ters. J. Bussineau. C. W. Smith. D. Seda. F. Constantine. John 4 4 4 TOPA TOPA. Mar. 21—Chair­ 4" 4" 4" Cabral. C. Raborn. C. F. Eberhart. E. Hydon and S. O. B.orlang. 4 4. 4 DEL SANTOS. April IB- man John Marshall: Secretary 4 4 4 SEATRAIN HAVANA. AprU In all SIU halls there are many informational booklets of 27 — Chairman S. S. Freilich: Chairman Spider Korolia; Secre­ Wniiam Hahn. Ship's Delegate Secretary Fred Shaia. No beefs tary Floyd Crumpler. No de- said most repairs completed. De­ complete and important benefit to all SIU brothers—permitmen, in Stewards Department. Deck paitrnent beefs. Passed motion partments reported no beefs. new bookmen and the oldtiraers. All hands should pick up all and Engine Delegates report by Bill Simmons, seconded by Voted to bring any performers these booklets and study them—while in port or out on that beefs to be settled at payoff. F. M. Welch, to keep messroom up on' charges. Under Good and trip. Remember, lliis is your union and these booklets are strictly, Ship's Delegate Mclntyre re­ closed in port except for meal Welfare suggested Delegates for your benefit and the welfare of the entire union apparatus. ported that signing for cots and hoyrsi. Korolia relinquished chair check books closely, that fruit You'll be not only more informed but happier you read every­ system for menu be changed, that pantry be one of these important books. Here are the titles of most of keys was according to Union to move a fining policy. Promotions must be sanc­ leaving messroom, laundry and cleaner and that whole ship be them: Seafarer's.-Organizing Program, Handbook fur Permitmen, tioned at next port. Baggage passageways dirty, fines to go to kept SIU fashion. Minute of Shipboard Handbook for Crewmembers and Delegates, Strikes must be searched in Texas. Voted men in marine hospitals. Mo­ silence for Brothers lost at sea. and Strike Strategy. 4 4 4 that nobody to go to topside tion seconded by Bob Hubbs. C. YARMOUm^pril 28—Chair­ The weekly LOG will be traveling tree of cost all over quarters except on business. M. Willet and J. Ponson sug­ Voted that all mattresses be gested that instead of fines men man Hunt: Secretary Thompson. the country to the tollowing brothers: James O'Malia of Ohio. John Crews of Alabama. Raymond Michaud of Pennsyltaken ashore, motion by Cirelli. simply donate to hospitals, which Discussion on action of Deck MM. Voted to give MM another vania. Lawrence Gerk of Illinois. H. Thompson of Alabama, was the way vote went. Various second by Pappan. Decided to chance. Voted that Deck Dele­ Thomas Bolton of Texas. Joseph Whalen of New York. Hubert proposals made about keeping make repair list. Voted to wait gate Keyes give MM some good Robertson of Missouri. Bernard Tone? of Pennsylvania. Carl­ ship clean and meal orderly. for Patrolman before paying off. guidance. Minute of silence for ton Richards of Texas, Ijlubert Saucier of Mississippi and H. Minute of' silence for Brothers Minute of silence for Brothers Blackwelder of Florida. Brothers lost at sea. lost at sea. v lost at sea.,:''V-.v •'xS CUT and RUN -Ci -Ut �•t; ;5:r Si. l^'S- '•• ®>.,. . "• fer S:;;:? ¥' It-;.' B J: m |i;\ Page Ten THE SEAFARERS LOE Fxi^ay, May 7. 1948 MEMBEBSHIP SPEAKS rupholds Galley Men In Painting Issue To the Editor: | j consider myself a good Un­ it seems that almost every ship ion man. I sail continually in I have gone aboard since our the Stewards Department and contracts were changed after the I am proud to be a member of end of the war, there has been that department. But since I first nothing but trouble and more began in that department I trouble and arguments between j found that we have had to put the Deck and Stewards Depart up with many beefs that many ments as to who was going to times were not our fault. paint the galley, passageways Brother Stewart, don't you pantry, messrooms and so on feel that a Messman should, at down the line. least make as much as an.OS? In reply to i^rother Fred Stew What does an OS know about art's article in the LOG some painting? Does he have to have few weeks ago, I would now a ticket to prove he is a painter? like to pass my views on the No! And neither does a Messsubject. man, Cook or Steward. It seems to me that our old I speak for myself but I feel contracts, which were in force every man in the Stewards De­ before my time, stated that the partment is of the same opinion. Stewards Department was re­ Please consider this beef a little quired to paint, chip and scale more before discounting the and keep clean all places where Stewards Department's claims, they are working, without the Fred R. Hicks, Steward payment of overtime. On top of . THEY SAILED THE DUNCAN Log-A-Rhythms The Sailor's Yarn By "TOP 'N' LIFT" The youngster climbed On his father's knee In quest of tales Of the ships at sea. Of storms and cp.lms And the lives of men. While his father relives Those years again. During the course of the SS James Duncan's voyage to France and return to Mobile last month, crewmember A. W. Wasilick spent some active moments with his camera. Above he shows some of the Seafarers aboard as they caught some sunshine off the Florida coast. Wall Street Beef Displayed Militancy Of UFE Members I'iv - lp I IS'.:: "Into the mists And the unknown 'gainst lurking dangers O'er wild seas lone Building the future. An American morn For hearths and homes And the yet unborn. that there were many more dut­ ies required of the Stewards De­ partment. But now, with the new con­ tracts, the Steward Department does not'get in on the overtime. Now it is my opinion that the "Those were the men Deck Department has enough Of the SIU, overtime without trying to take No Russia-firsters To the Editor: away what little overtime the Of alien view; Stewards Department has. On my • Just a few complimentary and Americans all. last three voyages the Bosuns uncomplimentary words in re­ Democracy's stride. and ABs aU came in with 250 gard to the licensed and unli­ Old Glory our 'banner hours overtime for a 59-day trip. censed personnel of the Minot O'er ships and tide. The galley men were all low Victory, men, some with barely 90 hours. The Steward, an Isthmian man, I know we're supposed to work has on various occasions, shown eight hours a day per agree­ partiality to topside in serving ment. I know, too, that a man salads and other foods. He seems in the Stewards Department is very modest when around the also a union man. officers, but is a bully among MAKE LESS the crew. Brother Stewart made it plain We have had a couple of char­ Brother Wasilich grouped these Duncan Deck men for that dboking and baking and acters among the unlicensed per­ a "shot" just as they knocked off for coffee time after a painting don't mix but does he sonnel, but they have been well session of work in the holds. The camera-carrying Seafarer also know there are many men taken care of. writes that the lads had a "very good trip." sailing in the Stewards Depart­ The Skipper has been a fair ment making far less than an sort of Old Man and has con­ ordinary seaman? In so far as formed to the union contract^to the Stewards Department men the best of his ability. The Mate, " being capable painters, does he with a little more schooling, "We counted the dead. know there are many men in will be a damn good man. Our ships listed lost. the department who have also The Chief Engineer, however, With face to the sea sailed as Bosims and ABs. To the Editor: shown all experienced trade un­ is different. The man is not We yet mourned our-cost. Those so-called characteiis he worthy of being on a seagoing But the hands on the helms During the beef on Wall Street ionists that for green-horns they mentioned who put down one ship, but belongs aboard a flathave guts—even if they aren't Were steady and strong and two hrmdred hours for paint­ it was heartening to see the experienced. bottom river scow. He has used Our courage was high ing messrooms and galleys should turn-out among the Seafarers in all sorts of profane language The convoys sailed on. So to all you brothers and sis­ have been told that such over­ supporting the fellows and girls against the Union and its mem­ / time was phony and strictly no of the United Financial Employes; ters 1 say: Keep your eyes on bership. "The" tyrants thundered the UFE. It is an up and com­ Our men have really shown good. Just because such guys' And tyrants felL TWO-FACED pulled phony stunts, the rest of these people what a real labor ing union, I wouldn't be at least We sailed the ships the men should not be penalized. organization can do to make the surprised if, in a few years, they On many occasions he has disFrom the gates of Hell; are near the top of the list of I feel that those guys should "men of money" come aroimd to strong and respected unions in:P"ted overtime that was clearly Our dead were resting have been taken care of at the their way of thinking. legitimate. When the Patrolmen Neath the Seven Seas, this country. When these UFE people go port of payoff and reported to tried to settle these disputes, the As we turned homeward ' back to their jobs, they can hold the proper officials. And all you Seafarers can say Engineer agreed whole-heartedly, To dreams of peace. their heads high and tell their Those guys were not good to yourselves that you have but when the department dele­ Union men who follow this trade finky bosses they are now mem­ helped someone step closer to gates went to interview him, he "We earned our laurels as a profession but guys who bers of a full-fiedged labor or­ his goal in the fight for ^ de­ disputed all overtime, he had In war's red glare. iust want to make dough quick. ganization, And, also, that they previously okayed in the pres­ Through the years of peril cent wage and normal living, There are many men in the want to be respected as such. ence of the Patrolmen. We knew no despair. Believe you me, brothers, those Stewards Department who have A. J. (Frits) Tanner, SUP Several times the delegates The Torch of Democracy large families and who need so-and-so's on Wall Street had went to see the Chief Engineer Was in our hands. that litUe take-home pay they better show some consideration with beefs, but the Engineer re­ The flame of the future to their employes or they will were getting when painting, fused to listen to the men. For darkened lands. I feel that when a man is told step on their toes the same way We, the crew, have tried from to keep messroom or pantry we do when the shipowners get time to time to pull this phony The slpp chest is your cor­ clean and maintained at all times, tough with us, from the ship, but have had no "New tyrants are rising ; ner store while you are at he should also be allowed to To replace the old. success. MILITANT GROUP paint it when it becomes neces­ New traitors and labels sea. You can't tnke your To the next crew of this ship, sary. And I might add, that For an ever same mold. All in all, the United Financial trade someplace else if the we wish the best of luck and when a Steward even considers Employes is one tough bunch, New arms are now, reaching slop chest doesn't have what hope they do not encounter the okaying 200 hours overtime for considering that this was their to strangle our might. difficulties which plagued us. you need. . painting, he should have his head first attempt at bucking the Wall New hands seek to blackout Ex-crgw Minot Victory Street "Williams," They have The Torch and the Light." examined. Ship's Officers Okay, But One Bucko Fouls Trip ri "The great war came And convoys sailed; Our crews never faltered. Our hearts never failed; In the nation's peril Our valiant men Vanished, appeared And sailed again. AHENTION! : ,, - �Fsiday, May 7, 1948 THE SEAFARERS THIS IS NO FISH STORY LOG Page Eleven Davis Crewmen, Stranded In B.A., Given Aid By Del Valle Seafarers To the Editor: The crew of the SlU-contracted ship SS J. M. Davis of the Pratt Steamship Companj', wants to let you know what a swell gang they have on the SS Del Valle, a Delta Line ship out of New Orleans. We, the crew of the Davis, are in a tough spot here in Buenos Aires, where we have been stuck for the last couple of months. It is ail attributable to the present owner of this scow who has turned out to be a fly-bynight operator, who appears to be trying to chisel us out of our dough. He is the same guy who was tied up in the ammur nition affair that occurred in New York a few months ago. FLAT BROKE We have been without a draw since Jan. 17. No allotments have gone through since that time either. We were loaded and ready to sail about Feb. 20, but due to the fact that there were a lot of unpaid bills against the ship in this port, the authorities wouldn't let it sail. Flanked by two admirers. Seafarer George Howard. Chief Cook aboard the Cape Mohican, proudly displays 35 pounds of fish he hooked during recent trip. Man at right is vessel's third mate; other chap is unidentified. Mate Who Filled All Jobs Draws Fire Of Brady Crew Here's the Cape Mohican, tied up at the Ensenada. P.' R. docks. Formerly a Bull line scow, the Mohican is now operated by Mar Ancha on a sugar run to Cuba and Puerto Rico. Her home port is Philadelphia. The name of the Seafarer who took these photos was not submitted. 'The Voice Of The Sea' All this forced us to take mat­ ters into our own hands. The ship was attached with a mari­ time lien by us to insure pay­ ment of wages. The ship has now been dead for lack of fueL We have been completely aban­ doned by the owners and their agents. We are now living on consu­ lar relief, which means room and board—and no more! You know how tough it is to get anything of a consul and this one is cer­ tainly no exception. VALLE MEN HELP By "SALTY DICK" We laid our case out for the Mate. Some of the Logs are not justified and we think they ABOARD DEL NORTE —Dan coraro. Waiter, has been in the crew of the Del Valle and they We have had such a miserable will be lifted by the Patrolmen. Marine, 4th Cook on this scow, business for 30 years. We unanimously decided to help us trip due to the Chief Mate that out. Everybody pitched in and One of the logs was against had a brainstorm again. This should have more like him. we feel, our Union brothers time he wants to be a bush pilot When the Del Norte arrives at so far they have donated $85, a crewman because there was a should know about him so they in Alaska. He's interested in the Virgin Islands, we always go cigarettes and some books. They won't be victims like we were. woman in the 12-4 room. The Mate doesn't even know who gold and furs. He wants a back- in search of pleasure. But we also invited our gang to come His tactics on most ships, as brought her aboard, yet he is • er...Jose Castellon, Butcher, don't find it here like in the aboard when they wanted to get they were aboard the ' Matthew logging this crewman two for has finally bought a pair of shoes. other ports. At Trinidad we only some good American chow. .The Brady, Bernstein, is to pat the one. His work shoes had been ready stop for eight hours and none money donated will take care of crewmembers on the back and for the sea for a long time... of the crew can go ashore. All communications, carfare and sev­ Another is against a crewman While in B. A. don't fail to go eral other things that are neces­ say that he wants to play ball I say is let the girls suffer. for being off the gangway. The with everybody. But let him get to Parque Retiro to have some Alfred Duarte, Galley Utility, sary to keep our case going you on articles and then he man had stepped inside for his fun. It's like Coney Island but wants everyone to know he's no down here. jacket and had been gone but starts pitching. much smaller, of course. chavante from the interior of We sure appreciate it, fellows, a moment. We believe the Mate the Amazon. He was born in and we wish there were more We ai'e due in Baltimore soon had been drinking as there were When you buy a drink at Portugal and raised in Rio. He ships like yours hitting this and you can bet your life that words and so he logged the man any dump on the Sawdust he has got to get off before an- for being drunk on watch. The Trail, make sure you pay after spent 18 years in Loyola Uni­ port. versity—waiting on tables. Frank Thanks a lot in behalf of the other crew comes aboard. We .guy sober ten minutes earl- each round. I was taken .over Fernandez, BR, comes from Ybor crew of the SS James J. M. for 118 pesos and 50 centavos •wouldn't wish a Mate like him ier when the watch was changed. City and is determined to ope­ Davis. on our worst enemy. ... Stay away from the Odeon. so we can't figure out how he if you can... Montevideo is rate some business in the near He made the remark to some got drunk in ten minutes J. B. Jensen the port where the girls come future. (Do you know Ybor of the crew that he had been City?) Ship's Delegate ABUSIVE LANGUAGE to greet you and then wave fired by ten companies already, and if we had him kicked off he On several occasions the Mate goodbye to you after they lake would go right back on another would be in a hurry to get the you over ... The Anda Bar ship. men on deck and if they didn't seems to be the favorite bar for seamen. They should have Talking about Mates staying jump to suit him, he would start the LOG there. on deck, this one puts in eight them One time it go so Harry Hill, Messman, refuses hours a day. He wants to be bad that the ship's delegate to sing while serving. He claims started for the Captain's room Bosun and Mate both. The Boshe's no singing waiter. Have you un would tell the gang what seen his striped suit? ... Bernard do and the Mate would tell them!^^°"^^ ^^e Mate. McNiel, gloryhole Steward, is a something else. We kept warning him that if Bostonian and very proud of it he didn't quit doing the Bosun's ... Santos is one port where the "THROW HIM IN IRONS job, the Bosun would put down boys have a good time. Too bad Naturally the Bosun got tired for overtime. One day he turned we're here so short it time. of this so he gave the Mate the' ^"8 watch to at noon without One of the passengers has keys and told him he could be [telling the Bosun and when he asked a few of the crew to How about a bit in the LOG on the correct way to write Bosun. The Mate hauled the P"t for overtime, the Mate visit his coffee plantation, I in­ up overtime properly? Many men, not familiar with overtime Bosun before the Captain and. Wow a gasket. From then on he tend to accept his offer... One sheets, let it go and forget when and how much overtime work together they threatened to have|i^ade life miserable for the of the crew is named Elmer, but they did. him put in irons unless he (the Serang. he wants everyone to call him William Downie Bosun) kept the keys. The ship's Half of the Deck Department "Chuck." Why, Elmer?...Rio is delegate asked him to keep the overtime is disputed in spite ANSWER—In recording overtime it is important that the most beautiful harbor in the keys because we didn't want to of being in black and white in these simple steps are correctly and completely followed: 1) The world... Lopa is not the same see him in irons. the agreement. This we are to old paradise. exact date of work. 2) Place where work was done—at sea . . .(This is something that we get at the payoff. or in port (name port). 3) Time work was begun and. time Richard Carrillo. 2nd Pantry­ think. ought to be put in the knocked off. 4) Type of work done. This must be stated in If I kept on I would write a man. serves the Chief Pantry­ , agreement. Bosuns . should be book, but you get the general man. Being the Chief is deaf, detail. If working on deck while shifting ship, do not merely empowered to turn the men to, idea. . Most of the fellows aboard he has to be like Paramount state "working on deck." but rather, "working on deck while y^ork them as, he sees fit and say the difference in the Deck News. The eyes and ears... shifting ship from Brooklyn to New York." 5) Total overtime . knock them off.) hours worked. 6) The approving signature of the department and Engine Departments is like We are very fortunate to have head. This okay must be had within 72 hours after Work is If a man turns to in port with hell and heaven. the Fontan boys for bakers. completed. a bit of-whiskey on his breath, When I asked Harold why he Frank Jones the Mate' wants ; hiin . logged, in To be safe, record ell work immediately after completion, wanted to be. a baker.. he re­ . For the crew of the. plied: "I always wanted to be fact: liOg in Deck Deeven work which is doubtful as to overtime. It is easier to pattment was perferred by the scratch it out at the payoff than to lose out conipletely. . in the dough"... Charles Pe•' Matthew Brady : To the Editor: STEPS FOR RECORDJNG OVERTIME OUTLINED AT BROTHER'S REQUEST 'Si �Pa0» Twelve rm:. Sees Useful Knowledge Gained In UFE Strike To the Editor: !• m ii THE SB ABA RE RS L O G "Red/» The Story Teller the UFE weren't fighting alone. They had the full support of the SIU-SUP and many other groups. He never expected that the UFE would stay out on the lines as long as they did. This beef accomplished great things, besides proving that the UFE, backed by the SIU-SUP, could stand up and remain firm against hundreds of cops, clubs and all. Well, I guess everyone has had -a chance to see how the bi^ shots t)f Wall Street use their money to stop an American worker from trying to make a decent wage. The United Financial Employes t)eef certainly had some good les­ sons for all of us. Schram, the. president of the Stock Exchange, no doubt figured that as long as he had police pro­ tection (and he had practically SPOTUGHT •an army of bluecoats) he didn't iiave to worry about his em­ The beef focused the nation's ployes demands for decent wages. attention to conditions among He also figured he could starve white-collar workers and how important it is that they have a the people back to work. strong imion to fight for their WRONG SLANT just demands. It showed, too, that the bosses will use every­ But he didn't figure on the thing means, fair or foul, to deny right things. One thing he cer­ their workers what they justly tainly didn't take into considera­ seek through democratic means. tion was that his workers were We also saw how the Taft-Hart­ out fighting a just cause. And he ley law is only something for didn't know that when you fight the bosses to use as a whip. •a. just cause not even police The Wall Street beef should brutality inspired by Schram can be a good lesson for all organized stop you. These UFE people were sick labor. One thing is for sure, our and tired of being stepped on guys who were out there helping for so long. When they got on these white-collar workers, have the lines they were a militant learned the score. Now we will bunch who showed they were be able to use this experience to advantage in our own future af­ willing to go all the way. fairs. Another thing Schram didn't Blackie Colucci figure on was that the people of A frequent contribulor to the LOG, "fled" Campbell's hum­ orous accounts of ports visited and characters met. are always good for a chuckle, "fled" is out on a diip now, but he'll no doubt have something for LOG readers shortly. Had Gear Lifted In N.Y. Hotel, Warns Brothers To the Editor: DEL SUD'S SINGING WAITERS According to crewmember Edward B. Grothus the hoys above "constitute one of the best working teams aboard the Del Sud." The vocalizers are, left to right, front row—Whity North and Red McNamera. Second row—Red Beers, Pedro Hammel (wit^ hat). Red McConville and Johnnie Newchurch. Back row—Eduardo Grothus, Joe Hilton and Curly Weisbrot. I would like to pass albng, as a warning to all brothers, an ex­ perience I had recently. On April 16, I obtained a room at the Hotel York, 7th Avenue at 36th Street in New York. I left my room at 3:30 P.M. to return at 9:30 P.M. / While I was out someone en­ tered and stole almost all of my gear. Two new suits and an overcoat were taken. In the pocket of the overcoat was my wallet containing all of my seaman'? papers, identification cer­ tificates and Union book. The room was registered in my name and I had taken no one to the room so it was not a "roll job." The room was locked when when I left and locked when I returned. I value the loss at about $250, but the Hotel disclaimed any re­ sponsibility. A word to the wise is suffi­ cient, brothers, if you have gear to leave in a hotel room, don't stop at the Hotel York. Albert Klein friday. May 7, 1948 Pop's Books Show America's Skipper As Amateur Tyrant To the Editor: He put in a "performance" ahd What's this about Captain wound up stark naked on the Petersen blowing a head of steam deck of his tent. A Captain, too. over a Saturday Evening Post 8ure. Noah was his name. Did you ever read the history article glorifying Captain Man­ of the voyage of the Golden ning of the 88 America? Fleece? Jason was that skip­ Why Captain Petersen, don't per's name and he had to lash you know matinee idols must go his crew to the masts to keep into their act every so often, and them from jumping overboard that it's not navigational knowl­ and swimming.to the sirens on edge and seamanship that earn the beach. some jobs as much as knowledge All of those things happened of the art of handshaking? long ago and have happened Captain Manning would never again since. Bailors—and women tie his luxurious ship alongside the coal unloading crane at Port "Dirty" beyond Marsailles and then to Dirty "Dick"in Trinidad, with lime and coal dust and bauxite in his holds and on his eggs and down his lungs, captain. Gold braid does not a captain make, nor magazines the sailor. Takes the sea for that. I've had a little payoff and I'lL bet Captain Manning $500 I can find a couple of women on the beach who can lose him on his own bridge with his own sextant, —are the way God made them and then take him in hand and and you can't do a thing with teach him as much as he can them. Captain Manning . By the way. Captain, have you hold of navigation. Wanna bet. tried to peddle your sorrows to Captain? "True Confessions." "Told my watch mate, Blackie James (Pop) Martin 8eahold, aboard the Alcoa ship Oliver Loring, that if bull sling­ ing was music I could organize WANTS TO SEE a brass band. Well, if I only had Captain Manning's lip, blowing ELIMINATION OF his own horn, that would make ELECTRICIAN BEEFS a Sousa out of me. To the Editor: FIRST STRIKE BREAKERS Don't you know, Captain, the first strike in the new world was pulled by sailors on a wind ship anchored off 8t. George, 8taten Island? They tried the crew for "mutiny" and hanged four of them in City Prison, the rest were returned to the ship. When the crew again struck against long hours, decayed food and no shore liberty ,the authori­ ties hung another batch of the crew from the ships yardarms. 8ure, that's history. You'll find it on the docket in New York City, and it happened be­ fore Ben Franklin founded the Saturday Evening Post. If you'll pick up another his­ tory, in Genesis you'll read of one of the first recorded voy ages of 150 days. The skipper went ashore and planted a vine, came a husbandman (farmer). He squeezed the juice then of the grape and got drunk thereon. I read with great interest the letter by Electrician George S. Velie Jr. What he says is very true of practically all cases con­ cerning the duties of Electricians. The present agreement, as it relates to Electricians, is mcrt clear enough to eliminate beefs aboard ship. These beefs are causing much friction. Some­ thing should be done to calm the waters. I've written a letter to the Secretary-Treasurer on this sub­ ject and hope he will write an article to straighten this mesis out. A committee of Electricians should get together to work out some kind of agreement. Fur­ thermore, Electricians should sit in when contracts are discussed to protect their interests. I hopfe some action will come of this or, at least, some discussion aroused. Ray E. Sparks '75 THERE ANY NEW BUSINESS?" Feels Gripers Split SIU Ranks To the Editor: 8ome individuals seem to think that to be a good Union member they must always find fault with everything, including their Un­ ion brothers. Whenever a man reaches that state of mind he is isolating himself from his fellow workers, and the Union nor the company should tolerate him no longer. On 8IU ships men must live in close contact with one another and it is a bad situation at best without being burdened with a perpetual griper who is always belittling and finding fault need­ lessly. He may call it unionism; I call it bad fellowship. Whenever you find a ship where the brothers pass along good deeds and kind words to one another, you'll find a happy ship.' Much more can be ac­ complished by these means thah by continual harping over some senseless matter which beyond the power of the crew. There is always one of these troublemakers aboard a ship where the members have been having difficulties with each other. A chronic griper, tattle tale, gossiper ^.nd agitator hides behind his Union book, proclaim­ ing his belief in the "brother­ hood of the sea." in straightening out matters, but cause the Union only trouble. If we are imposed upon by our enemies we do not waste' time by plain griping and yell­ ing. We act to correct the situa­ tion. Get up and take a walk around yourself to ascertain if you have contracted any of these faults.. If you have, I assure you that you must take corrective steps toward becoming, a real brother in the 8IU. A good Union member is a good shipmate, who would give FOUND LACKING his right arm for his brother and would uphold him in his This type is usually found undertakings. sadly lacking in time of Union stress. These persons are neurot­ God knows we have, ample ic and should retire from the trouble from anti-union sources sea. Many gripers who are self- without having to content with appointed sea lawyei-s and super internal friction. milita^ds, aid not in the least Paul Parsons ' Chaizman H. A. Thompson, in 'T" shirt at. right, asks the members of the Seatrain New York to hit the deck if they have anything to say. Shot was .taken during shipboard meeting on AprU 18 while at sea. �7ri4a7. May 7. IMS THE SE AW AKERS To the Editor: The thousands of Seafarers from all ports who walk­ ed the Wall Street picketlines in support of the United Financial Employes can tingle with pride at a good job well done. They can also be certain that their part in getting the UFE a decent contract was fully recognized by the financial workers themselves. There is plenty of testi­ mony to their gratitude, but none is more heart-warming than that contained in a letter from UFE-member Clif­ ford C. Thomas received at SIU Fleadquarters. "You are the first people, outside of my family, yv^ho ever did anything for me knowing that I could never repay your kindness," Thomas writes, in the course of his moving tribute to the SIU's readiness to lend a helping hand. The complete text of Thomas' letter to Head­ quarters follows: "You wouldn't know me from Adam if you met me. I am just another UFE man. "Rather than waste your time by a per­ sonal call, I am sending you this note to express my thanks for the help you and your men gave to me and my friends. "You are the first people, outside of my family, who ever did anything for me knowing that I could never repay your kindness. "Thanks again for showing how to stand up for my rights like a man." To the Editor: AHENTION! If you don't find linen when you go aboard your ship, notify the Hall at once. A telegram from Le Havre or Singapore won't do you any good. It's your bed and you have to lie in it. At the regular meeting in New York held on Wednesday, April 21, the Secretary-Treasurer spoke in high praise of the manner in which our Union members had conducted themselves on the picket lines and through all phases of the Wall Street strike thus far. He asserted his pride in our members who did not flinch even To the Editor; under the swinging clubs of As a retired book carrying Police Commissioner Wallender's Seafarer, and living in a non­ scab-herders. union State and a very anti­ In reply to his praise I can say union town, I would like to tell only that the courage and stead­ you what a imion is up against fastness of our pickets was in­ down here. After leaving the SIU, I had deed wonderful and played a a job with the Southern Screw great part in the battle, but there is also another factor that bears Company. That job didn't last mention, the praise due those long so I took a job with the Brothers who planned and ex­ J .0. Penney Company, which ecuted our role in the strike ac­ had just erected a huge 14 acre warehouse here. That was six tion. months ago. I have been a member of the After a few months I saw we SIU for eight years, and have would have to have a Union in sfeen it grow into one of the the place. Afew other unionstrongest unions in the country. minded men thought the same It has become that way for the and so we called in an organizer same reason we have done so for the CIO warehouse workers well in this strike, because of the union. careful planning and capable The company is conducting a leadership from both the officials smear campaign with higharid the rank-and-file. powered literature. Could you The UFE beef is a good indi­ give us a few hints as to how cation of what we can expect we might win? when and if we have a beef of John Carson Jr. our owii this year. Siatesville, N.C. John H. Hunt (Ed. Note: Bfolher Carson included a copy of a com­ pany sheet which includes re­ prints from a Hearst News­ paper attacking the Union as "Red." It is true that a couple of locals are controlled by the ' communists, but the majority of the locals and International Union is anti-communist. This they didnt menMnn.) Former Seafarer Finds Organizing Union Tough Job U>6! Page Tlurteea RapsSkippers WhoRefused Holiday Chow To Seamen In French Drydock UFE Man Hails Seafarers' Brotherly Stand In Beef Lauds Planning Of UFE Beef; Has Value For SIU LOG There were eight American ships in Le Havre over Thanks­ giving, and all eight refused to aid the 40 American seamen who were ashore in the local hospital at the time. Club want around to the Amer­ ican ships asking for food for a Attention should be called to Th^ksgiving dinner for the men the attitude displayed by some of on the beach. She did it that they Skippers of American ships way because there was a food in Le Havre, France, _ around shortage ashore. Nevertheless, Thanksgiving time. This indictment applies to she was refused. And, in fact, those Skippers should open their eyes to what I some of the Stewards as well as SAW WRONG GUYS have to say in this letter which to the Masters, for although a If she had known the way is written for their benefit. They few Stewards came through even around the ships, she would have seem to forget, most of them, those who did failed to to d© spoken to the crews or their enough. that they themselves have sailed Unions delegates, and she would in the foc'sle in their early days. The lady from the Seamen's have gotten results. But she did talking to the Stewards and BEFORE CURB EXCHANGE CAPITULATED her the Masters. Any of the crews would have taken it upon their shoulders to get the men fed. That is why I stated that the Skippers forget their own days in the foc'sle. With eight Amer­ ican ships in the harbor, it would have been a simple matter to TWM)KS<5IV/^]S> IS OBSERVED IM AMERK^— OAILV.' This photo, taken shortly before the UFE announced its victory over the Curb Exchange, shows one of the spirited groups picketing the building in Trinity Place. Man at extreme right is Seafarer Jo Jo Touart. Crack Crew On Steel Maker But Picture Was Negative I Faulkner, Deck Maintenance; J. Rodriguez, Utility; J. Strick­ Here is a picture of part of the land, AB; H. Witt, Messman; crew of the SS Steel Maker W. Kaylor, Steward; A. Sprenwhile we were loading onions here here in Alexandria, Egypt, zel, 2nd Cook and Baker; J. for New York. Thornton, Utility; R. Williams, We have a very good Union Bosun; Tony Annelar: and Joe crew except for one member Coelho.) who was performing aboard ship and giving the Union a black RIDER CREW DOFF eye. The rest of the crew voted CAPS TO SKIPPER: unanimously to have this man thrown off which was done in REAL GENTLEMAN' Port Said. To Ihe Editor: To the Editor: ' Closing, we hope the rest- of Having been a member of the the Brothers will keep up the SIU since 1943, I think it is good work for the Union. about time I send my two cents worth to the LOG. The Crew SS Steel Maker I am just finishing up my sec­ ond inter-coastal trip on the (Ed. Note: Unfortunately, the Rider Victory of the Isthmian boys on the Steel Maker sent Line, and would like to say a in va photograph of the nega­ word about one of the best tive of another photograph. To skippers afloat today. Captain use it would have involved Vintant Bulwich, who has been some complicated laboratory master on this bucket since last February. Speaking for all hands, processes in the course of he is tops. which any chance to identify I have been black gang dele­ the crewmembers would have gate this trip, and the two other been lost. If we could have delegates and myself have not used the photo, here are the once had to go to Captain Bul­ SIU members you would have wich with a beef. I have heard that most Isth­ seen: mian skippers are difficult to Pete Walsh, Junior Engineer: get along with. If this is true, Freddie Delacruz, AB; Ollie am glad that Captain Bulwich Nerkiewicz, Deck Maintenance; is an exception. So, for the whole Sam Jonas, 2nd Electrician; gang on the Rider Victory, I John Fronden, Utility; Bill say; "Hats off to him, a real gentleman." Baumgardner. 3rd Cook; G. William J. Prince Walker. Messman: R. Schwars, Asst. Electrician Chief Cook; F. Quintero, SS Rider Victory Utility; Bill Hastetter, AB; Don have given the hospitalized Americans a Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixings. If each ship had agrepd to be responsible for five men, eight ships could have handled the 40 men without any trouble. The Stewards on the ships who refused to help out their ship­ mates ashore would be the first ones to claim they were being neglected in a reverse situation. They were just passing the buck when they sent the lady from the Club to the Masters. NOT THE FIRST TIME A Steward couldn't do a thing without his Skipper's consent, they told her. Any Seafarer knows they could have helped out easily enough. The Skippers need never have known a thing about it. It wouldn't be the first time in American maritime history that something—a couple of turkeys, say—went over the side xmbeknownst to the Old Man. If you ever are asked to help a few men out, especially at Thanksgiving or Christmas or a similar occasion, don't be afraid to do your part. You might be on the beach or sick in a French hospital your­ self some day. Gebrge Meaney Folks Back Home Enjoy The LOG, Keaton Says To the Editor: This is the second time I've written to you concerning the LOG. I would like very much to have the paper sent to my home. I have been with the Seafar­ ers since 1943 and I think it's tops. And I know the folks back home would enjoy very much i-eading our paper. At present I'm here in the Baltimore Marine Hospital but I hope to be out soon and back to sea again. So here's hoping you put us on the mailing list this time. Clyde Keaion (Ed. Note: We sure wilL) •|i �Page Fourteen THE S E AFAR ERS LOG Friday, May 7. Id48 ife i BULLETIN >AR]) r -• _- Unclaimed Wages Ward, Theodore R 1.08 14.66 Van Ells, Roy L Ward, Wayne 11.30 Van Hille, Hei-man A. .... 10.88 Ward, Williams J 4.75 1.56 Van Horn, Earl L Ward. Willis 4.32 Van Houten, Walter E. .... 1.55 Warden, Ralph E. . 4.45 .69 Van Lew, Frank W Ware. Utah Carl 3.28 ' 1.98 Van Lowe, James A Warfel, David Douglas .... 12.58 .01 Vann, Lewie C Warfield, George W. 3.65 3.96 Vannais, Phil C Warhurst, Ernest W. , 1.52 28.42 Vanney, Earl P Warkentin, J. A '. 1.98 2.29 Van Panel, John Warneke, Robert E. 10.74 23.97 Van Reynolds, Hy Warner, Harold M 2.93 16.21 Van Rhign, William Warner, John C 49.10 1.34 Vans Vage, James J Warner, Robt. H 2.75 13.48 Van Tongeren, Evart Warner, Sanford L. .08 77.25 Vantries, James M Warner, William S, 10.40 1.48 Vanzile, John Warney, William S .39 ' 8.72 Vargas, I Warpup, Charles P .71 1.98 Varnick, J. W Warren, Lawrence 24.77 Vasilchik, Stephen 5.51 Warren, Paul 1.05 7.69 Vasquez, Domingo .87 2.79 •Walsh, J. W. 13.39 Vidas, Simeon C 01 Walker, Elmer R 1.54 Warren, William ...,; Vasquez, Jose . 12.05 6.95 Walsh, Stanley 120.28 Walker, Estle G 31.09 Warrington, Howard , 6.55 Vierra, Salvador A Va«quez, Miguel A 31.42 23.78 Walters, C 17.11 Walker, G 1.19 Warrington, John R. 4.36 Viero, A Vaiis, Emanuel Sam .74 98 Walters, J. E 5.14 Wastenay, Richard 7.73 Vierra, Albino 5.70 Walker, Gus Vaughan, Richard L, 2.92 : 4.69 Walters, Joseph 6.71 Waterman, R. C 4,13 Vietro, Nicholas P 1.78 Walker, H. T Vaughn, Hal G .99 3.64 Walters, Kenneth L 2.81 Walker; Jack E. 19.59 Waters, Eugene 14.93 Vigo, F Vaughn, Rupert O Waters, James 7.23 90.88 Walters, Max L 20.03 Walker, James A. 9.40 Vigo, Manuel 4.51 Vazquez, Juan A, M 17.77 3.58 Walters,-Robert T 5.35 Walker, John E 2.31 Vigue, Alfred J 32.66 Waters," Jesse L Veasy, H Waters, Richard B. 4.24 7.45 Walters, William F 10.79 Walker, Robert L. 2.80 Vecchiet, Louis 5.55 Vilagu, Robert Water.s, William V. .......... .80 36 Walton, Dan 18.99 Walker, Robert W 1.07 Vilar, J. C Vedrlne, Patrick H. , , 17.26 Watford, Roy A 48.00 3.96 Walton, Florence 46 Walker, Thomas D 8.26 Vilco, J Vegas, Abraham 1.05 Watkins, Edward W. 2.64 1.95 Walton, Harold 16.50 Walker, William A 6.68 Villapol, Esteban M Veider, Karl A .H 64.50 Watkins, Jolm E .59 5.74 Walton, Glenn E. Jr 2.23 Villas, J. M 8.63 Walker, William J Villeux (Veilleux, A, A.... 14.46 Watkins, Samuel H 1.48 3.59 Walton, William J. " 16.80 Villemarette, Paul A 39.53 Walklin, James Howard .... Veiner, Benedict 46 Watkins, Wayne W 3.77 2.16 Wampler, Marvin W .79 Villonueva, Antonia V. .... 158.48 Wall, Claude C Velasco, Peter F 21.03 Watkins, William E . 3.54 46 Wandrei, Earl L .04 Vinas, Carlog A 3.96 Wallace. Donald A Venegra, C. A 9.14 Watson, A. L 5.50 112.97 Ward, Admh-al D 7.43 Vinas, Charles 14 Wallace, Elmer L Ventola, John 21.46 Watson, Elmer D 16.38 83 Wannall, William E. Jr. .-. 2.44 Wallace, Guy Vercher, John R. ..." 3.59 Vinas, Jose .71 Watson, Geo. A . 10.32 2.23 Ward, E. W 2.00 Wallace, Harvey E. Verdjak, George 12.14 Vincent, Edward 10.72 Watson, George L. 8.26 37 Ward, George G _... 8.46 Waller, Edward E. Verecke, Arthur H. A 3.52 Vincent, Frank G .43 Watson, Henry L . 8.41 123.75 Waller, Thomas 2.34 Ward, Henry M Vergara, Joseph R 2.64 Vincent, John 4.13 Watson, James L .69 2.75 Walls, Edwai'd 2.00 Ward, James L Verley, Eugene 27.55 Vincent, Jos 5.40 Watson, John J 2.23 43.44 Walser, William ; 94 Ward, John A Vertra, James T. Jr. 5.08 Vincent, Norman B .66 Watson, Walter R . 4.20. 2.64 Walsh, J 85 Ward, John W 8.93 Vesey, Vincent 5.00 Vineyard, Robert P .57 7.63 Walsh, J 16.65 Ward, Joseph F .94 Watson, Willie J Vesik, Thamas ... 3.46 Vink, Arnold 5.10 Walsh, J 5.60 143.17 .Ward, Lorenzo .55 Watt, Kenneth E Vetrano, P. J 28.00 Vinsant, Wm. S 7.57 Viano, Eugene 51.07 Vinson, Sam C. 4.80 Viau, Charles I 4.29 Violette, H Viscomti, Frederick M 3.56 Vicera, Esterban Y. Jr .46 4.04 Vicker, M .27 Vitale, Andrew Vitali, Frank 20 Vickers, Clarence J 33.33 Viton, Ernest C 8.02 Vickory, George R 4.36 Vlachos, P 5.01 Vollstedt, Donald H 53.66 Volpe, John P 13.60 Vona, Raymond J 10.26 Von Derstine, Donald C... 20.53 SB LEGION VICTORY 2.75 The following crewmen have Vondreku, Robert E 89 money due them, in addition to Von Holden, Claude ....i 4.74 the payoff settlement, in the Von Nordeck, E. L. 14 amounts listed. For payment, Vooi-hees, A, H Voorhies, Allen D 23.86 contact Isthmian Steamship Com­ $|-:00; B. W. Fames, $2.00; J. F, Kozar, SS EDWARD JANEWAY NEW YORK 23.30 pany, Richards Building, New Vorel, Edward $3.00; E. Gardinario, $1.00. A. Sarg, $1.00; A. Janesen, $5.00. INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS 9.70 Orleans 12, La. If not claimed Vorphil, Herbert P. SS JEAN CHOCTAW TRAIL A. C. Castelo, $1.00; V. A. Thomas, Vosments, F. S 2.79 G. W. Ehmsen, $1.00. by May 17, the vouchers will be E. C, Craig, $2.00. SS YORK 6.40 $j.OO; E. Harrison. $1.00; P. E. Conforwarded to the company's New Vuisbee, Walter C SS SOUTH STAR / over, $25.00; J. W. Crabtree, $10.00; E. Victoria. $1.00; L .C. Majka, 4.70 H. B. Gonzales, $15,00; A. Patinzo, Geo. Brown, $2.00; L. Kane, $1.00; C. York office, 71 Broadway, New Vulcano, Michael A., Jr. .. $1.00; A, C. Holmgren, $2.00. Waddel, Dewey F 168.28 $15.00; V. J, Spade, $15.00; L. Dur­ Kreiss, $3.00; J. E. Melton, $3.00; J. York City. SS BEREA VICTORY 14.32 ham, $1.00; W. E. Lane, $3.00; S. E. Meyer, $2.00; M. Dejonge, $1.00; T. R. Rasmussen, $2.00. Curran, Bernard J., $2.12; Cro- Wade, Paul D Moynihan, $1.00; M. Rialland, $1.00: 16 54 Edwards ,$1.00. SS DE SOTO foot, France K., $6.63; Orazio, Wade, Willie J R. F. Welker, $5.00; More, $1.00; L. 1. Suall, $2.00; J. Pagan, $2.00; C. R. Geo. Tikiros, $5.00. Wegener, Roberto 10.47 W. MacDonnell, $1.00; Mar Olson, Gilbert, $1.00; W. Weaver, $1.00; B, John D., $6.36; Marquis, William SS HOOD RIVER Trottie, $4.00; M. Aguas, $1.00; H, 30.41 $5.0^; J. C. Peet, $2.00. E., $6.36; Brewer, Jack E., $1.06; Wagner, C. W J. Kavanagh, $1.00 . McClure, $1.00; M. Marines, $1.00; R. .22 A. H. Thurman, $1.00; J. Baumann, Hava, $2.00; G. Bond, $2.00; O. CasThompson, Albert D., $8.48; Hag- Wagner, Edward SS DOROTHY $4.00; A. Bearden, $5.00; M. Strelffer, Wagner, Frank L. D. Mullis, $2,00; E, Pantaja, $T,00; 9.01 garty, Thomas J., $1.06; Fagnant, ella, $2.00; W. Baranowski, $1.00. $5.00; J. F. Flesel, $1.00; W. PadhoroE, Belkofsky, $1,00; J. Sanders, $1,00, 4.62 |dicki, $20.00; H. Galfagher. $1.00; F. SS MARINE RUNNER Theodore T., $1.06; Jaskolski, Wagner, Lewis M. SS BESSEMER VICTORY A. Cobb, $1.00; W. Teffner, $1,00; 3.60 B. Grtis, $1.00. Leonard W., $1.06; Bales, Bobby Wagner, Theodore A J. Garcia, $1.00; R, L. McKenzle, L. rilhart, $1.00; G. Glock, $1.00; C. 10.74 v., $3.18; Biffle, Richard K., Wagoman, Melvin SS LAHAINA VICTORY Romaine, $1.00; A. Kastina, $1.00; K. $2.00. 1.34 A. NHneberg, $4.00; W. O. Connor, Dczer, $2.00; J. Scott, $1,00; A. L. SS BILLINGS VICTORY'. $5.30; Whitley, Homer S., $2.65; Wagstaff, Frank W. J. Fogarty, $1.00. Honey, Carl I., $2.65; Martin, Wahl, Wilmer, H. Rose, $1.00; J .Miller, $1.00; C, Reier, 1.98 $3.00. SS BULL RUN SS J. BURGESS $5.00; R. Katusich, $2.00. Wahrhaftig, Moi-ris 4.92 Charles, $2.65. L. L. Phillips, $1.00. .. E. E. Hansen, $2.00; L. W. Brown, SS BRAZIL VICTORY Sokolich, Tom M., $2.65; Neib- Waigaud, Alex ,05 $2.00. SS A. POTHIER j. Bentle, $1.00: J. Brodeur, $1.00; A.'W. Weir, $1.00. ling, Robert C., $2.65; Ryan, Jos­ Waindle, Bernard K .74 J. • Chermesino, $1.00; R. Schoolcraft, SS STEEL NAVIGATOR .SS SEATRAIN TEXAS- ' eph G., $10.60; Forrest, Jackson Wajdak, Charles F $1,00; W. Blakele, $1.00; P. Crivello, 23,54 J. A. Montieth, Jr., $5.00. H. Winborn, $2.00. $ 1.00; J. Gallant, $ 1.00: N. Martinez, Wakeen, Charles P SS CAVALIER Jr., $8.48; Smith, Charles C., 83.39 SS CAPE ELIZABETH , % P. Norton, $1.00; D, Rile, $1.00; $4.24; White, Gordon, $8.48; Wakefield, D 10.78 S. L. Hunt, $1.00; A. Sanchez, $1.00. $1.00; O. Klippberg, $2.00. . • W. McKeon, $1.00; J. Sumpter, $1.00. SS AFOUNDRIA Stroup, Dixon R., $4.24; Bober, Wald, Leone Y 17.72 J. Sanlouzans, $2.00; S. J. Lelacheur, SS SAN MARTIN 15.10 $2.00; F. Guinpaya, $2.00; J. S. WeedNicholas Jr., $4.24; Brunney, Walker, Alton B W. L. Busch. $i0.06; C, A. Rome, ISTHMIAN STRIKE 11.18 mark, $5,00; C. W. Mills, $2.00; H. L. $|0.00; Pastor Ldrete, $15.00; DenieDONATIONS Charles A., $2.12; Phares, Charles, Walker, Carl Jr. E. A. Lumbang, $10.00. 4.20 Loll, $2.00; T. E. McHenan, $5.00; J. trio Sequino $I5.,00; Rumio- Pascual; $2.12; Woods, Douglas A., $2.12; Walker, Clarence Jr. J. B. Karner, $10.00; J.' Swensnn. Norgoard, $1.00; E. Arnio, $5,00; J. $15.00, -1.7^ Murphy, $5.00; S. A, Imbodcnt, $2.00; Sink, Wilbur, $2.65; Badon, Walker, Dolphus D - SS WESLEYAN VICTORY $10.00; O. L, Lants, $10,00; A. Kaden, Walker, Edward £ 8.75 K. G. Slyersten, $1.00; C. S. Ciprlano, J. M. Fisher, $5,00; M. Kuclk, $3.00, $10,. Emile, $2.12. Mississippi Steamship Company 501 HIBERNIA BLDG., NEW ORLEANS, LA. The following is a list of unclaimed wages and Federal Old Age Benefit over-deductions now being paid by the Mississippi Steamship Com­ pany covering the period up to December 31, 1946. Men due money should call or write the company office, 501 Hibernia Bldg., New Orleans, La. All claims should be addressed to Mr. Eller* busch and include full name, Social Security number, Z number, rating, date and place of birth and the address to which the money is to be sent. MONEY DUE �Friday. May 7, 1343 T II E S E AF A R E RS Page Fifteen LOG Unclaimed Wages PERSONALS Isidore Cononico 2.00 Millard N. Williams : 17.38 Eric Evison 3.48 Lloyd D. Thomas 4.27 ROBERT ALVIN WEISS Kenneth Guenther 2.63 Get in touch with Mrs. Leona Norman Lucas 51.90 Weiss, 9260 Elston Avenue, Chi­ Anthony Glambona 47.28 cago 18, 111. Searol Miller 54.04 S> i. Garrett Hogan 56.88 The following is a list of men and unclaimed wages due them from South WILLIAM MAJOR WEST •Sidney G. Moran 6.24 Atlantic Steamship Company. To collect, write South Atlantic Steamship You are asked to contact Mrs. William Stephens 1.49 Company, Post Office Box 670, Savannah, Georgia, Attention: Accounting A. C. west, 512 Maycox Axenue, Patrick O'Sullivan 12.91 Department. Be sure to send full and correct identification. Norfolk 5, va. Earl C. Corkrin 11.02 ^ t i 4 John P. Callanan 17.16 PERCY F. COBURN 13.02 Richard L .Johnson 1.42 Therold Mcintosh 25.84 Samuel Williapison 42.50 Ascisclo Perez Contact Ralph V. Mull, Public 11.23 Willie J. McCartney 8.53 Robert Rusell 1.78 Michael Messina 20.00 Mario Colombo Accountant, S y 1 v a n i a Bank Antonio Ditello 21.60 Joseph Cruz 8.53 Tnomas J. Swafford 10.69 Harold McLin 20.00 Building, Sylvania, Ohio. Easton Skinner 20.00 Edwin H. Bloomstrand .... 8.53 Earl C. Robbins 8.26 Fred Brown 19.20 S. t. t 2.16[John Nolawski 8.53 Earl A. Shadeck 331.82 Bentram Agol 20.00 Harrison Whittemore VINCENT PAUL MURRAY Lee Byrnes j 43.11 George Lee Bales 20.79 Eugene Adams 42.57 -. 1.84 James L. Siniard 13.61 Edwin Mortimer Contact George H. Lamb, Albert J. Morgan 22.07 James Stewart 25.73 . 1.84 John Henry Flood 10.00 C. Carroecio John A. Sullivan, Jr 72 M. E. Chandler 8.98 Court House, Long Island City T, 1.84 Pascal J. Crosby -. 5.69 William Willoughby Thomas O. St. Germain .... 11.63 Paul Melch 15.35 New York. 1.84 William L. Smith G. Hanson 1.99 Charles R. Hensley 99 L. Leske 1.04 1.44 John R. Kleban GERALD GJERSETH 76 R. Walker J. Silva 1.44 J .E. Listman 69 1.44 Arnold J. Evard Clarence J. Novak 1.31 D. R. Doane 2.52 C. Kinsley Arthur R. Castonguay 11.71 1.44 Your grandfather, Louis J. C. R. Stephens : 7.92 D. F. McDonald 42 Celicve Clifford Barton .... 5.76 George D. Stell 7.31 Fianz, wishes you to contact hum J. L. Rubble ; 8.64 M. Atkinson 5.00 John Wright 10.79 at 514 DiUmore Street, Black 1.44 Joseph Buckingham 2.84 Bernard Wankasky W. HaiTis 2.88 William M. Bush 6.75 River Falls, Wisconsin. 2.16 Joseph Kwiec Ernest R. Watson 17.00 R. Baker 3.55 William A. Padgett 5.12 4.57 Carl Mielnik 3.10 A. Leknes ' Moyle H. Fesperman 80.00 W. A. Kennedy 8.38 72 Alfred Borjer RUBEN PLUTARCO CARBO Norman Jones 3.70 R. Snyder 9.24 Richard Baierlein 5.29 Albert Pescatore .71 Contact B. Oquendo H., Consul, Milan Herchek 3.49 D. D. Burill 5.69 Robert Coopey . .72 William B. MeAdams 1.64 Consulado General Del Ecuador, George M. Christmas 4.82 Z. Dent 10.66 arl H. Lewis 1.78 Ray McDonaM 23.19130 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, Harry "L. Rogers 5.51 H; Henze Joseph Dinicins 4.27 Joseph Martin 1.44 N. Y. 4.45 Marvin L. Piatt 1.04 W. C. Spirey, Jr Irving S. Mumford 24.53 Preston R. Hill 1.79' 60 4. t. 4. Cecil M. Tutch 1.72 L. Del Rasco 89 Floyd Jenkins 1.44 12.61 G. White WILLIAM ROBERT DIXON Raymond L. Rotter 1.04 F. G. Furman 52.59 Frederick A. Edyvean 1.60 9.90 Felix A. Loughlin Contact Seamen's Church In­ Raymond E. Thorne 7.57 Philip Mendoza 14.80 Robert L. McCombs 3.20 22.23 Billy Robertson stitute of N. Y., 25 South St^ John Poulos 6.30 David Rivers 9.18 Wayne H. Trolle 19.97 2.88 Marshall C. Jenkins New York. M. K. Higgenbotham 6.30 August Leite 14.61 John W. Hitch 12.12 4.76 Roy A. Pollock 4. 4. Shirley Olds 6.30 Rondall L. Willis 11.18 Bruce C. 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Smith 3.56 Keith Alsop, Agent Phono 2-8448 2.06 to hear from you. Joseph R. Letai-te 5.04 E. C. Evans D. B. Braselton 3.56 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. 7.74 3.56i™iani J- Wolfe 5.76 W. J. Garner Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 Francesco Fanoe 4-4 4. E. R. Hann 2.06 Edward W. Young 5.04 NEW ORLEANS 339 Chartres St. Alfred C. Wallace 11.82 GEORGE ENGELIHARD E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112 6113 .I: 5.04.EIwood H Hopper 4.82 Allen W. Marshall 30.17 Edgar Nelson Contact Edward G. Tesko, 531 NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. 69 2.88 William L. Flawhearty 32.90 Richard Tolbert Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 Robert Sharrenberg Avenue E, Bayonne, New Jersey. 1.37 3.59 Joseph J. Dorsey NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Claude B. Arms 6.65 Julius W. Wichartz This pertains to your accident on 2.75 3.59 J. S. Satmary Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4 1083 Douglas B. Patterson 27.71 Charles D. Rumney the Hastings. 7.57 PHUJVDCLPHIA 614-16 N. 13th St. 3.59 C. A. Christenson Claude B. Arms 6.65 Edgar L. 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Lewis The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ Phone S8777 Clarence A. Nash S. Janowski 5.69 farers International Union is available to all members who wisb 11.38 PORTLAND .111 W. Bumslde St. 5.69 to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoynaent of 10.66 S. V. D'Emanu^le Beacon 4336 Reamer C. Grimes M. C. KleibeF".!;:. '"5.69 .71 their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to hare RICHMOND, Calif. 2S7 Sth Bt. John H. Prescott 5.69 the LOG sent to you each vreek address cards are on hand at every Phone 25S9 Ernest P. Manly, Jr. .71 L. G. Stockwell 5.69 SIU branch for this ptupose. SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. Guy R. Relz 2.00 J. H .Bales Douglas 25475 J. W. Mize 2.8?^ Francisco Ruiz 6.98 However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU SEATTLE 66 Seneca SL Adolphus H. Lowers 1.07 Fred T. 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Matthews 2.17 Pacific 7854 mfnmm South Atlantic Steamship Company SlU HALLS Notice To Ail Sill Meoibers 6t Lakes District Canadian District �T HE SEA ¥ ARE RS Page Sixtean LOG Fride*^ May 7, iW8 *^' WHAT ttWIIK... l^ir HV^S, • -rV'riV. - 15'? .ii:-'-- •• .,;> A- . • •H 'r-/ Iflf •>""; !:l|i '• vV'A' Ti • 5? -ivS'?• '-i ' •• • QUESTION: What do you think was the most important lesson learned by the Seafarers International Union while we assisted the United Financial Employes in the Wall Street strike? •--.rriy'•••/;- •fi , II I' ' 'll; i''? % }f Ii f; i. RUDOLPH EVANS, MM: G. CASTRO, AB: MANUEL AGUAS, OUer: WILLIAM SHAW. Messman: We all learned ihe lessons of solidarily and unify. We in the SIU believe in the "Brotherhood of the Sea." but other people don't. So, by helping out the UFE we showed what Brother­ hood really means and the younger men in our organization saw real trade union solidarity in action. Only a union can protect ihe guys who work for a living. The UFE is a small union, and so 3l came to us for help. Lots of people said we were un-Amer­ ican. Well, most of us sailed all through the war, and some men were in the Armed Services. I'd like to know why it's un-Amer­ ican to fight for decent wages. I thought that the method of getting the food out to the picketlines was good experience for all of us. We ironed out the difficulties quickly and had no trouble keeping the chow moving to the men. We sure learned who our friends are. Some unions didn't send men to our picketlines, and some refused to help the UFE in any way. On the other hand, most unions really tried to do something, and Local 202 of the Teamsters sent a whole truckload of food for the strikers. If we ever get in­ volved in our own beef, Im sure that we can depend on plenty of help from other organizations. First of all, we learned how to go from normal operation into strike action without a lot of fuss and bother. One day we were carrying on regular business, and the next day we had pickets on the line and we were serving hot food to strikers and had the whole strike machinery set up. We learned a lot. but I'll bet the operators learned even more. They know now. if they weren't sure before, that this Union can and will fight. If the shipowners try to play games and take away the Hiring Hall, we are ready for them. We have the training and we have tHe courage to go out and fight. The UFE strike showed that the SIU can step into a beef on short notice, any kind of a beef, and do a good job. I think that it made the Union known all over the United States, and it proved to the big shots that we have power to fight for other unions as well as for ourselves. No matter what the newspapers said, we picketed peacefully. We tried to stay away from fights because we knew that the police had it in for us. The newer SIU men had a chance to see how the SIU works in action, and the les­ sons they learned on the picketlines couldn't be gotten from a set of books. I think like most all Seafarers do—that we were able to stand up even though the police were cut there in full force to protect the brokers interests and beat us down. You can see how phony the T-H Act is when it can .he used by employers in anyway that is to their advantage. Our support of this beef was a good show of how organized labor will stick together when anybody tries to knock down a union's at­ tempt to get decent wage and working conditions for its mem­ bers. We learned things in this beef that will make us better able to meet our own beefs of this kind if they come up. MELVIN BASS, MM: ARNOLD JEPSEN, FOW: M. HANSEN, AB: RUDOLPH PASCHAL. OS: JACK TURNER. Second Cook: In the UFE beef, we got an op­ portunity to see how the bosses are determined to use the TaftHartley law for union-busting and to beat down the working man. We saw, too, that the police can be relied upon to help them try to do the job. Our support of the UFE people gave them a chance to stand up for their rights as working men and women. We certainly couldn't have let them down because once the bosses got them down, they would get ready to go right down the line on the rest of or­ ganized labor. The UFE beef showed that the fight of any union group is the fight of all labor. One thing the SIU learned, and Our Union deserves lots of credit for the way it handled the the UFE learned it loo. is that any union of workers has to fight mass picketlines. It was a sight for everything it gets. Nobody few New Yorkers had seen be­ gives you anything in the way of fore—and certainly not in the Letter wages and working condi­ 1 a b o r-hating financial district. tions. you go get it for yourself. Our men showed that they know We learned, and everybody learned, that nobody can sit back how to conduct a tremendous and wait for things to happen. If picketline; something that should you do. the big shots grab every­ come in handy later. Maybe the thing and you end up with noth­ Another thing the SIU cops didn't like it. or the brokers, ing. learned was how to set up its but umon people did. This UFE strike machinery, if and when beef showed that if it comes to' we have to use it. In addition, a pinch and the employers want we found out who were- our to use the Taft-Hartley law to friends in the b.bor movement, break us. we are abi« and willing and wo.'showed them we weren't to stand up ishd defend pur afraid of anybody including the Hew York cops. Union and our rights. ' •,SL LOPEZ. MM: One thing we learned was that we have friends in the labor movement, and I think they will back us up if we have trouble of «ur own. They know that we will help them when they need it. and that Seafarers aren't afraid of anybody including the toughest cops on the New York force. We got our strike mach­ inery oiled and ready for use, too. If we have to use it we'll know how. On that score, maybe the shipowners learned something too. One thing they ought to Jiave learned if they didn't is that anybody who goes up against us is in for a rough time. I think we did ourselves a lot of good, because we may have it easier later on as a result. I think one of the things we got out of this strike is a reputa­ tion from coast to. coast as a bunch of trade unionists who will back working men and women fighting for decent wages and conditions, no matter how great the odds are against them. We have seen how fair-minded people and organizations ap­ plauded our stand. We set an example on the piwketlines and showed that we can continue re­ gardless of police , intimidation. We hdd a chance to 'demonstrate a well-organised. lightly-knit strike machinery. With capable leadership, such as we now have, v/e Seafarers - are a force in the' labor movement. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1939-1949 Description An account of the resource Volumes I-XI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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Title A name given to the resource May 7, 1948 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. X, No. 19 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES TWO MORE TANKER OUTFITS SIGN SEAFARERS CONTRACT WITH NEW WAGE SCALE SCALES GREEN AND WOLL TELL CIO NEED FOR LABOR UNITY ADHERENCE TO 50% RULE EXPECTED SAFETY PARLEY OPENS IN LONDON WATERMAN TO ENTER WEST COAST TO EUROPE TRADE WITH TRADE WITH SIX C-2S SEAFARER DORFMAN KNOWS THE SCORE,AND HE LEARNED IT ON PICKETLINES HOUSTON WOODS IS LOST AT SEA WHILE REPAIRING DAMAGED SHIP NEW ORELEANS BACKS UP UFE BEEF TO HILT AA FIGTHS ACHOLISM AS DISEASE TANKER OUTFITS SIGN WITH SIU HE EDWIN MARKHAM LOGS A FINE TRIP SHIPPING HOLDING UP IN MOBILE; PORT AWAITING EFFECTS OF ERP BALTIMORE SHIPPING HOLDS TO SLOW COURSE SAVANNAH HAS NEED FOR MEN WITH RATINGS GOOD SHIPPING BRIGHTENS SCENE IN PHILLY NEW YORK REPORTS SHIP LAY-UPS, BUT RATED MEN CAN STILL GET OUT SHIPPING AND SHOREGANG JOBS KEEP PUERTO RICO PRETTY HAPPPY GALVESTON WAITING FOR GRAIN MOVEMENTS TO BEGIN NEXT MONTH SIU CONTRACTED COMPANIES:SEATRAIN GIBBON'S HECTIC TRIP CLIMAXED BY VICTOY IN 8-DAY OVERTIME BEEF STEADY CREW KEEP 11 MONTH TRIP SERENE BROTHERS DONATE OVERTIME TO INJURED SHIPMATE Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 05/07/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/2e63942d8d6d9baaadd3cde5798628a4.PDF c042d843089200ab77b47a8ae6f2a8ce PDF Text Text Official Organ of the Atlantic and Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of North America VOL. X NEW YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY, MAY 14. 1948 Cuba Distilling Vote Nems NEW YORK—As a result of a formal hearing held on May 6 at the Second Regional office of the National Labor Relations Board, between representatives of the Seafarers International Union and the Cuba Distilling Company, an election in that fleet to determine the collective bargaining agent for the unlicensed personnel has been ^brought closer. The election date has not yet been set, but all parties have agreed to the payroll period preceding the date the NLRB orders the election held. The SlU will be the only union on the ballot. Part of the discussion on May 6 centered around the ap­ propriate unit to be included in the voting. The Union in­ sisted that edl unlicensed men be permitted to vote and, ' after this position was supported by the NLRB officials, the company representatives conceded. SHORT CAMPAIGN The drive to organize the Cuba Distilling Company started a few months ago when the company went back into business after being knocked-out by the war. At the present time the company operates two vessels, the SS Catahoula and the SS Carrabulle, but more ships are expected to be added. Men of the fleet responded quickly to the organizing cam­ paign, and pledge cards were signed by more than two-thirds of the eligible unlicensed personnel. All men sailing on Cuba Distilling Company ships are urged by Lindsey Williams, Director of Organization, to stay aboard until the election is held. Only in that way. Brother Williams contends, can they make sure that this company too, wUl be SlU. Seafarers Hits Merger Of MEBA. Radio Men NEW YORK—Protesting that ering 1,513 vessels, while the CIO the proposed affiliation of the Radio Operators have agreements CIO Radio Operators to the with only 33 outfits, covering 134 ships. : Marine Engineers Beneficial As­ ROU MAJORITY sociation, CIO, constitutes "a threat to all AEL maritime un­ Companies contracted to the ions," arid would result in "the (?IO Radio Operators controlled immediate formation of a riva only 134 vessels prior to the AFL union for Marine Engi­ war, and as peacetime operations neers," the SIU this week sent a continue, will have fewer than . telegram to the 72nd Convention the 134 now in operation. Added of the MEBA, meeting in Jack­ to this is the fact that many of the biggest lines which used to sonville, Florida. Initiating the blast was the be contracted to the CIO are Radio Officers' Union, AFL, now sailing under agreements of which sent a letter to every con- the ROU. Over sixty percent of the Radio ventioh delegate, requesting a "NO" vote against the affiliation, Officers employed on American so that peace could be maintained Flag vessels are members of the ROU, and the ROU organizing along the waterfront. drive has been making great The letter, signed by Fred M. strides recently. ^ Howe, General Secretary-Treas­ urer, pointed out that ROU has The deal to take the CIO Radio contracts with 45 companies, cov Operators into the MEBA was at top CIO levels. The Amer­ ican Communications Association, which is the parerit organization of the operators, is dominated by the communists. This has caused : The nation-wide wave of many disputes in the union, and strikes continues. This week, in nineteen Chrysler plants, the latest of these threatened to split the ACA. in thtee states, members of To prevent this, top leadership the United Automobile Work­ ers. CIO, walked oN the job. of the CIO inaugurated a move The strike is entirely over lb affiliate the Operators with wages. The. union demands the Engineers. Since the CIO Radio Operators have not been 30-cents-per-hour. and the company has offered six. able to organize effectively, Uie Engineers are also expected to. cents. take on this task. ^ ^ UAW On Strike No. 20 A&G Growth Continues As Two More Companies Sign Tanker Agreements NEW YORK—The on-rushing tanker organization drive of the Seafares In­ ternational Union gathered new momentum this week as two more contracts were signed with new outfits. They are the Palmer Shipping Corporation and the Ameri­ can Tramp Shipping Development Corporation. The agreements were - consummated with Captain Charles D. Wright, operations manager for the Mar-Trade Corporation, general agents for these companies. Both contracts include the new higher wage scale won in negotiations with-the Tanker Sag Harbor Corporation and the Petrol Tanker Industries recently, and which a. were written into the agree­ ments signed last week with the Philadelphia Marine Corpo­ ration and the Metro Petroleum Shipping Corporation. As of this time, each com­ pany is operating one ship. The _ a > Libare voting_ SS. Nathaniel . . , B. Palmer, , WASHINGTON — That very , Besides,• workers V. • nn . erty-type tanker, carries the col/.u n i ou- • thoughtful.guardian'of the public for the union shop in 99 per cent i jors of the Palmer Shipping Cor-. iriterest. Representative Fred A. of . ,rases" . • poration, and the SS Stony • ^ ^ ^ Hartley, co-author of the infam­ This fact was even more phatically attested to by Robert ous Taft-Hartley law, now openly the flag of the American Tramp admits he's been wasting the tax­ N. Denham, chief counsel for the Shipping Development-Corp. NLRB", in a speech before a con- Both companies, however, are payers' money. The Congressman very humbly vention of hosiery manufacturers. negotiating for additions , to their stated in Chicago last week it is Denham stated that "in only a fleets, and there is a strong pos­ now obvious that union shop handful of cases.—certainly less sibility that more ships will be elections required by the Taft- than 50 out of 6,000—did the pro­ added in the very near future. Hartley law constitute "a waste position for union authorization All of which means more jobs fail to carry." And there's no for SIU members. of government money." Although he said at first that reason to believe they'll be any On the Cities Service front, the vast number of petitions filed change in these figures, he added. nothing new has developed. SIU Hartley is now considering a attorney Ben Sterling expects with the National Labffr Rela­ change in the law to eliminate word from the National Labor tions Board made the union shop the union shop election require­ Relations Board at any moment, ' elections "impos-sible to adminis­ ter," Hartley revealed the real ment, which is costing the gov-, certifying the Union as collective reason for the waste of money ernment an estimated $4,000,000 bargaining agent for the un­ this year.-. when he added: licensed personnel of the fleet. All of the company's protests and appeals have been thrown out, and all that remains now is the final certification. For news about the Cuba Dis­ Recommending thai the new Caimar and Ore Lines agree­ tilling Company see this page. ment be ratified by the membership, and that the contract be accepted, the Negotiating Committee for the SlU this week issued a report on negotiations with the aforementioned com­ panies. Many of the inequities which existed in previous agree­ ments have been eliminated, and the Caimar and Ore contracts NEW ORLEANS — The next have been brought up to a scale, both in Working Rules and regular membership meeting on wages, which is comparable to standard SlU agreements. May 19 will mark the official All provisions of the new contract, if ratified by the opening of the new SIU branch next regular membership meeting, are retroactive to April hall in this port. The imposing 5, 1948. One of the new points on which the company has Union structure is located at given in is the option for the Union to reopen the wage 523-29 Bienville Street. question at any 'time after July 31, 1948. Because of the ample accom­ This Union is the only labor organization having in its modations, the Union will occupy contracts the unique clause which permits new negotiations only the second and third floors on the wage scale any time during the life of the contracts, of the building, according to , without voiding the other provisions. Building Superintendent Frenchy For the first time since Caimar and Ore have been under Michelet. He said that present contract to - this Union, a vacation clause has been written plans call for the renting of the into the agreement, and the same thing goes for Room Al­ first floor thus providing a lowances. The list of Penalty Cargoes has been raised from one source of income for the Union. : to sixteen, and launch service will be provided at company The second floor will house r expense. the Dispatching Deck, with the The report of the Negotiations Committee starts on page 3. recreation rooms and Union , of­ fices on the third floor. Hartley Ailmits Slave Law Wastes Gov't Time, Money Caimar, Ore Pacts Negotkited New Orleans Branch To Open New Hall ,.;ij • �Page Two THE S E"A:F AR ERS LOG Friday. May 14. 1948 SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District P Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnoyer 2-2784 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 Looking Ahead These are hard times—hard times for working stiffs trying to make both ends meet on wages which are rapidly shrinking—^hard times for people who have been let out ^ of work now that the war is over—and. hard times for anyone who belongs to a labor union. The anti-labor forces in the United States got a boost and a green light when the Taft-Hartley law was passed, and they have made the most of it. All during the history of the American labor movement, the bosses have always had the best of things. The police worked for them, the newspapers were owned by them, and the courts always managed to rule in favor of the bosses and against the workers. But the fat boys were not satisfied. Labor still had the right to organize and the right to strike. And so, at the behest of the employers, who really rule the United States, Congress passed the Taft-Hartley law. What has followed so far is only a slight picture of what is going to take place. JFirst the American Communications Association, CIO, was baclly beaten in its strike ' against Western Union. Next the United Financial Em­ ployes, AFL, was forced to accept less than their full demands from the New York Stock Exchange. Hospital Patients At the present time the CIO Packinghouse Workers arc being soundly whipped by a coalition consisting of the powerful meat packing interests and the police au­ thorities. • < . ' When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post­ card, giving your name and the number of your ward. Stolen Island Hospital To further blacken the picture we find the supposedYou can contact your Hos­ ly impartial federal courts actively arrayed on the same pital delegate at the Staten sHe as the employers. In the case of the United Mine Island Hospital at the follow­ Workers, Judge Goldsborough ruled the miners' walkout ing times: was illegal, and agairr in the case of the railroad workers 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. These are Ihe Union Brolhers currently in the marine hospitals, Tuesday this same judge has granted an injunction which deprives (en 5th and 61h floors.) the RR men of the right to strike for increased wages as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers lind time hanging heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and improved conditions. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) writing to them. Well, what's the answer? Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. MOBILE IflOSPITAL E. HEBERT (on 1st and 2nd floors.) J. KENNAIR To some extent, what has happened has been labor's J. B. McGUFFIN J. H. ASHURST own fault. Too many labor leaders, taking the easy way, E. B. HALL J. E. MAYHART H. KNUTSON 1. B. GRIERSON leaned on the government bureaucrats and therefore did L. H. HAMMOND L. A. HOLMES S. RIVERA C. PETTERSON not provide militant and wide-awake leadership for their TIM BURKE H. CORTES T. DAILEY unions. A. JENSBY 4. i t A. OLSEN • * G. R. MITCHELL GALVESTON HOSPITAL R. E. GRAYAY This undermined morale, and helped to disorganize '' M. CASTRO S. LeBLANC the unions. And the Taft-Hartley law is part of the price FRANK NIGRO J. H. MURRAY ' M. PETERSON J. WALSH labor is paying. C. NANGLE M. FITZGERALD ADOLPH GAILIS 4 4 4 We in the Seafarers International Union never de­ E. S. LERMA SAVANNAH HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL pended on the Washington red-tape artists to organize WILLIAM H. BROWN J. R. ROLIN FRANCIS VIGEANO E. WILISCH seamen, to make and hold gains for seamen, or to do J. TURNER • Jfc 4" • P. FRANKMANIS seamen any favors whatsoever. J. NEELY NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL J. GORDON W. F. RAYNEN E. OLSEN We have always realized that the government is not F. GARRETSON J, J. FERGUSON S. HEIDUCKI the friend of the working stiff, but is the servant of the A. LOOPER W. H. KUMKE J. McNEELY , TROY THOMAS boss. And in the long run, our stand has been proven to J. DENNIS H. ZVORAK C. MASON C. E. BOYD be the correct one. P. LOPEZ A. LIPARI W. B. HARRELL J. L. ROBERTS At this time we are preparing for what may turn P. D. VAUGHN 4 4 4 F. NERING A. AMUNDSEN BRIGHTON MARINE HOSPV out to be a knock-down and drag-out fight over the N. A. GENOVESE T. J. KURKI R. LORD P. R. WAGNER question of the Hiring Hall. To prepare for this, we have G. BRADY A. BONTI M. ROSENBERG not gone howling to Washington for help—^NO, we have L. D. WEBB J. PENSWICK D. E. BRAGG streamlined and tightened our organization, and have R. BUNCH W. CAREY J. QUIMARA started to collect a strike fund which will enable us to A. EDEFORS J. CONNOLLY J. OVERTON ''' 'E. H. IVARRA ; dig in for a long and hard tussle. J.KOHY SOLIVA M. L. CLARKE R. KING M; MORRISON " j' ,We are preparing for the worst, and hoping for the' E. DRIGGERS j.'.LEES'; • ^'T. MACK • J. GAINSLAND ; best. But, and this is important, wfi are prepared. J. CHARRETTE^ J. W. McCASLIN B. DUFFY Men Now In The Marme HospHnk ::,:0 :^:8| •-i' �Friday. May 14, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Pag« Three Report On Galmar, Ore Agreements • Your Negotiating Committee, after a long series of meetings with Galmar and Ore Steamship Companies' This report covers only those parts of the Cal­ representatives, has agreed to a tentative contract mar and Ore contracts which are marked im­ and hereby submits the following report and contracts provements over the old agreements. For a copy for the membership to take action on. This report is of the full contract see the Agent in your port. broken down into four sections so as to deal with specific items, as follows: General Working Rules, Deck Department Working Rules, Engine Department Working Rules, and Stewards Department Working opening of the wage scale in these contracts any time after July 31, 1^48. Calrriar and Ore were the only two Rules. companies contracted to the SIU up to this point not There is one question, however, that is covered in to have this clause in their contract. It means simply, the General Working Rules which the Committee feels is necessary to deal with separately, and that is as in the case of other SIU contracts, that after the aforementioned date, we can open the wage scales the question of the Hiring Hall Clause. with these two companies any time we so desire upon proper notification. Hiring Hall Clause Your Committee wishes,to clarify, fbr the members , who are not familiar with it, the contractual back­ ground of negotiations and relationship between Calmar and Ore Steamship Companies and the SIU. Although this . Union has. been shipping men to Calmar and Ore since approximately 1939, we did not have our •first signed agreement with these people until Janu­ ary, 1946. This was due to a series of problems, both internal and external, which prevented forcing these companies to a signed agreement with the Union. The membership of the Union, in-, an effort to secure a signed contract, finally went on record to inform the former Secretary-Treasurer, in ^the event of his failure to negotiate a contract with fhese people, to submit the entire matter in disputed form to the War Labor Board for a decision. This was done and the first signed contract was a result of this decision. As could be expected, this WLB contract between the Union and Calmar and Ore was inferior to the Sib s^ndard contract. In every manner, the contract they handed down was below regular SIU conditions. One of the main things wrong with this contract was that the WLB made no findings whatsoever in the matter of the method of hiring." The Company nevertheless continued (as it has since 1940) hiring all replacements through the regularchannels of the SIU Hiring Halls. The Union, therefore, in the process of negotiating this new contract, ran headlong into this question of the Hiring Hall with Calmar and Ore. The Companies have taken the position that becaiise of the TaftHartley Law, they will not consent to our regular SIU Hiring Hall Clause to be included in this newly negotiated contract. Your Negotiating Committee, rather than to agree to a compromise of the Union Hiring Hall in any form, therefore agteed to the following clause to be used on this matter. This makes it possible to take this matter back up with the operator when it is to the Union's best interest: SECTION 6. HIRING OF EMPLOYEES The Company and the Union shall continue to negotiate with regard to provisions relating to the hiring of Unlicensed Personpel. No question regard­ ing the failure of the parties to agree upon such provisions shall be submitted to arbitration under the provisions of Section 2 of Article III of this Agreement. Your Committee agreed to this for the simple reason that we did not deem it advisable at this time to recommend to our membership to strike these two companies for the purpose of obtaining the regular SIU Hiring Hall Clause. We did this with the full knowledge that the majority of all SIU contracts will start expiring July 31, 1048. At this time, after estab­ lishing the pattern for the maintenance of our Hiring Hall in ALL companies, we can then apply the same pattern to- these two companies. We feel that when the chips are down the latterpart of this year, and we fight for the life of our Hiring Hall, we should not do it piece-meal, but should instead handle our affaii-s in such a manner as to bring this entire battle for the preservation of the Hiring Hall to a conclusion in an overall industrial fight, in­ volving all companies, rather than one or two com­ panies. There is no question but that the larger the strike, if such a strike is nece.ssavy, the better the chance for winning. The Committee fux'ther points out, and the following report will show, that the rest of the agreement as negotiated, not only in wages, but in contractual con­ ditions as -well, represents a tremendous gain for our membership ;n- Calmar and Ore vessels. It is to be pointed out that eight previous years of negotiations with these pfeople failed to produce these same gains. We therefore urge the membership to study this entire report with the most careful consideration. l|-- B,, SECTION 6 — REST PERIODS In the previous Calmar and Ore contracts, crew members could be required to work from midnight to 8 a.m. in port and then have to put in their full day's work, receiving overtime only for those hours from midnight to 8 a.m. Overtime did not apply for the regular eight hours regular day work. Under the new contract, this clause has been brought up to the same standard as the regular SIU contract, i.e., unless a man is given a rest period for this work done, hour for hour, he is paid overtime in lieu thereof. SECTION 8 — PAYMENT OF OVERTIME The Union in this new contract secured for the first time with the Calmar and Ore companies the same provisions as in other SIU contracts providing that "If paymei\t of any such money shall be unreasonably delayed by the Company beyond such 24 hours, addi­ tional compensation shall be paid at the rate of $10 for each calendar day (excluding Saturdays, Sundays ajrd Holidays) or fraction thereof that such payment shall be so delayed; provided, however, that this pro­ vision 'shall not be applicable to the payment of money for overtime in dispute." SECTION 11 — PENALTY CARGO Under the old contract, only one item was qonsidered penalty cargo insofar as the $10 per voyage was concerned. We have managed to raise this list of rated penalty cargoes to 16, which includes all of the penalty clause items now in the standard SIU contract. SECTION 16 — PORT TIME Under the old contract, the definition of port time was very vague and indefinite with the result that our members lost- thousands of dollars in legitimate over­ time. Now we have secured the standard port time clause as is in the regular SIU contract. This means that it will increase the membership's earning capacity on this matter and will cause far less confusion than pr-eviou.sly. ^ SECTION 23 — CREW'S QUARTERS The Union has been able to negotiate into the Calmar and Ore contracts for the first time the standard SIU clause providing room allowance to be paid under various conditions, -such as when heat is not furnished, hot water is not available, crew's quarters being paint­ ed, etc., and at all times when the vessel is in drydock overnight. Under the old contract no such like condi­ tions were provided for with the result of a loss in conditions for the membeiihip. This is now corrected. SECTION 37 — VACATIONS The newly negotiated contract will provide for the first time a vacation clause for the membership. The vacation clause in the new Calmar and Ore contracts is much the same as provided for in the standard SIU contract. SECTION 39 — LAltNCH SERVICE For the first time this new contract will provide a clause providing, at company expense, launch service for crew members and where they make their own arrangements for transportation, the company shall re­ imburse each member $2 per round trip. Deck Department Working Rules SECTION 2 — WATCHES Under the old contract, the question of whether or not sea watches were broken or maintained in port was left entirely up to the master. This has been eliminated and the matter of breaking and setting watches is very clearly outlined in the new agree­ ment. Setting and breaking of- watches will be deter­ mined on the basis of a vessel's stay in port. This is in the same manner as in the standard SIU contract. SECTION 3 — WORK IN PORT WHEN SEA WATCHES ARE BROKEN General Rules This section provides that when gangway watches . TERM' OF AGREEMENT—WAGE REOPENING are to be maintained in port, rnembers of the Deck Department will stand such watches. This provision • The Union has been able to negotiate into the Cal- . was not in the old contract sird will mean an addi­ mar and Ore contracts a-clause providing for the re-. tional earning point for our membership for week­ ends while in port. SECTION 11 — CARGO GEAR Under the old contract, there was no provision as to the number of deck men to be used at any time when gear was being rigged. Under the provisions of the new contract, when more than two sets of gear are being rigged, the two watches below as well as the day workers must be used. SECTION 15 — SANITARY WORK The old contract provided only one hour for Ordi­ nary Seamen cleaning unlicensed Deck Department quarters. The new contract provides 2 hours each day shall be allowed for this work. SECTION 18 — CARPENTER'S WORK Under the old contract the Carpenter w^ required to take soundings regardless of where sounding pipe was located, which, in some cases, was down in the shaftalley. He was also required as part of his routine duties to take soundings after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m. and on Saturday afternoons, Sundays, and Holidays, without the payment of overtime. Under the new con­ tract, he is only required to sound tanks where the sounding pipes are located outside engine or fireroom spaces and if required to take soundings after 5 p.m. and before 8 a.m., or on Saturday afternoons, Sundays and Holidays, he shall be paid for such work at the regular overtime rate. SECTION 19 — RELIEVING HELMSMAN The old contract provided that on vessels equipped with iron mikes the helmsman could be required to do maintenance work on the bridge. This provision has been eliminated altogether in the new contract. SECTION 22 — TYING UP AND LETTING GO. The old contract didn't provide for the number of sailors to be used in tying up and letting go. The new contract provides that all available sailors shall be used for this work. Engine Department Working Rules SECTION 2 — WATCHES Under the old contract when a vessel was in port, oilers could either be put on day work or donkey watch as the Engineers saw fit. If the ship didn't go to a dock, the master could maintain sea watches re­ gardless of the length of stay in port. Under the new contract, this has been abolished. Now, when the vessel's scheduled stay in port is to exceed 24 hours, sea watches must be broken and oilers then go on day work. This is in line with the regular SIU standard contract. SECTION 8 — DUTIES OF OILERS Under the old contract, the duties of oilers when on day work were very vague. He could be required to work anywhere in the Engine Department, outside engine spaces on such work as taking on stores, water and fuel. Under the new contract, oilers are now strictly confined to maintenance and repair work in engine spaces. Any time he is required to work out­ side engine spaces he now gets overtihre. This means that for the first time in these companies' contracts, when an oiler oils winches at any time, day or night, he shall be paid at the overtime i-ate. SECTION 7 — FIREMAN-WATERTENDER The old contract provided that the Fireman-Watertender could be assigned cleaning' stations in the fireroom. The new contract provides that Fireman- Watertenders on sea watches shall clean burners, fuel oil strainers and drip pans, punch carbon, keep steam, watch fuel oil pressure and temperature and tend water. If required to do any cleaning work, he shall receive overtime. SECTION 8 — DUTIES OF WIPERS The new contract covering Wipers has been clarified over the old contract to a great degree. One of the new provisions is that the Wiper now will get two hours for cleaning unlicensed Engine Department quarters, where, under the old contract, he was only allowed one hour. Stewards Department Working Rules SECTION 2 — WORKING HOURS Where the ol^ contract provided that Stewards De­ partment working hours were eight hours in a spread of thirteen while the ship was at sea, the new contr-act provides for eight hours in a spread of twelve hours. SECTION 4 — OIL STOVES c p This is an addition which the old contract didn't ^ cover. "Members of the Stewards Department shall not be required to pump oil for the galley range.'' . (Continued on Page IJJ �page Four* •/ TnE S EA FARE R S LO G '^. FrMar# May li, 194ft n•: > Steady Parade To The Boneyard Slows Up Baltimore Shipping By WILLIAM RENTZ "I BALTIMORE—As it has been of their quarters and the ship for the past few weeks, shipping in general. There are more of these Ore continues to be slow in this port. ships due from the shipyards A good number of ships have soon. The men around here been hitting port, but all of shouldn't be too hesitant to them haven't called for crews T t J r throw in for these ships. They'll for new trips. InstMd^ many them are continuing on into the quarters can't be beat. boneyard. To iniure payment, all IN FOR REPAIRS The number of lay-ups has not By LLOYD (Blackie) GARDNER claims for overtime must be been great so far, but more are We have had quite a number turned in to the heads of de­ PHILADELPHIA — If good on the beach, the picture is not expected to be "cocooned" in the of transit ships in here during partments no later than 72 shipping news is What you want too bright. next few weeks. Isthmian anc the past week. We contacted hours following the comple­ Waterman ships seem to leac them all and squared away the to read there just ain't. any However, we hope to see it change next week. There are tion of the overtime work. the list of lay-ups. from this port this week. It is quite a few men on the beach, usual number of minor beefs. . The big boys were right when Many of them headed, in here As soon as the penalty a black week for the Seafarers but a couple of sign-ons would they said we'd have a large for shipyai'd repairs, so in a few change the picture conisiderably. work is done, a record should in this old town. postwar fleet, they were just coy days we should get a good num­ We paid off but three ships, all The sale of the tankers to for­ when they didn't tell us it would ber of them out and ready to hit be given to the Department tankers, and all three were sold. eign interests has irked the mem­ head, and one copy held by the high seas again. be a lay-up fleet. No hits, no runs, no men left on. bership here no end. Ears in Not much else to say except the man doing the job. It sure breaks a guy's heart The Cedar Breaks and the Washington should be burning that the horses are running to see these almost-new ships again. If anybody has a sure In addition the depart­ Fort Wood were sold to foreign from the strong language most heading for the last round-up. fire method of beating the mental delegates should flag operators and the Midway men are using in condemning Some of them will sail again, ponies, I wish he'd let us know. check on all overtime sheets Hills to an American company the allowance of these sales. It's but the chances of all of them q real scuttling job the govern­ It seems that the critters always 72 hours before the ship not contracted to the SIU. seeing the deep, seas again are ment fakers are pulling on the contract paralysis as soon as So, with the general shipping danrn small—that is, unless we they know a Seafarer has money makes port. American seamen and one we situation slow here • and the have another war. won't forget. riding on them. crews of these tankers dumped For payoffs this week we APPRECIATE ORGANIZERS handled thirteen ships. They The loss of jobs on these ships were the Rider "Victory, Steel makes us realize the great im­ Maker, Montgomery City, St. portance of lining up Cities Ser­ Clair Victory, Cape Catoche, all vice and the other outfits our Isthmian; Omore, Steelore, SanBy WALTER SIEKMANN these vessels. The need for this ment insurance authorities here, organizers are concentrating on tore, Marore, all Ore ships; He was pointed out very aptly by a advising them that the operators' at-present. Of Patmas; Mae and Evelyn, BOSTON — Shipping in the SIU man aboard the Salem Mari­ remarks are a distortioh .of the This seems to be our only hope BuU Line; and Trinidad Head, Beantown port continued slow time recently, when he stated: facts. of keeping the men on the ships. —"Moran. this week. It appears that one STEADY JOB We have to go out and create In addition, we have notified of our main sources of jobs in For sign-ons we readied the "Regardless of the state of the local steamship operators new jobs for the membership the tanker field in this* port, Rider Victory, Steelore, Santore, shipping, whether it is good or that they should stop their non­ just to keep ahead of the gov­ Omore, Marore, Evelyn, Mae and Pacific Tankers, is planning to bad, we always have a job to do sense and confine themselves to ernment saboteurs. dissolve. Re of Patmas. for the Union in the unorganized stating the facts as they are, Turning to the brighter side As a matter of fact, ships of field." DON'T BALANCE which is that termination of \he of things, I am proud to report that company which have re­ The Waterman scow, SS Jean articles is a man's reason for that. the membership here in The sign-ons certainly don't cently crewed up in Boston have LaFitte, paid off after we settled leaving the ship. Philly is busting buttons over balance the payoffs and therein already been sold. This situation a major beef aboard. The beef Oldtimer George Meaney is in has created a surplus of men on the fine performance of the Ath­ Res the story of slow shipping developed as a result of the Skip­ Boston again for the purpose of letics. the beach. In view of the SIU success in per bulldozing the crew into an operation, which he will un­ Yes sir, the As are in Number the collective bargaining election staying aboard the ship while it dergo at the Brighton Marine One position in the American in the Cities Service Company, was in Searsport, Me., after they Hospital. He would like to hear League. Woe be it to any poor more and more Seafarers are had managed to procure their from some of his friends via the misguided soul who is foolish mail route. Meanwhile, all enough to come around here and making an effort to ship out on own launch service. This shortsightedness on* the hands are wishing George a suggest that Connie Mack's boys part of the Skipper cost the com­ speedy recovery and return to are just lucky and can't hold the On The Line pany some seven himdred bucks. shipping. lead. It's quite obvious, therefore, that Among those around the beach it will be cheaper for them to at the moment are Al Vetu, Dan­ There will be no cheering, supply launch service in that ny "White, Alex. Olson, "The however, when another National team, the Republicans, hit town port in the future. Fish", and Dave Buckley, who next month for their presiden­ We've been kept fairly busy on recently enjoyed a game of pool tial convention. the problem of unemployment while carrying on a quiet bit of in this port. If they balanced, That is one time the boys compensation in this port. Oper­ Union conversation. we'd have nothing to howl about. would like to be in the stands ators are alleged to have made "Red' Lane moved to the West with their pop bottles handy. the statement that they have We had a little set-to on the Coast after accomplishing what Eggs and tomatoes would be work for the men at all times Steel Maker where one of the entitles him to be known as the good to have, but who can afford and that crewmembers quit of crewmembers went beserk and oustanding magician of the week, their own accord upon comple­ did a cut-up job on- the Bosun's at least. He hit three daily tion of a voyage. wardrobe. By the time he was doubles hand running. We're apprehended there wasn't a STRAIGHT INFO glad to know someone collects. piece of material left large Where such cases have been Some of the other boys have enough to make a good pen called to our attention, we have aeen moaning about their tough wiper. filed appeals with ther unemploy­ luck with the leaden-hoofed nags The man, of course, has been .brought up on charges and will probably sail no more, let alone on an SIU ship. He had, in ad­ Because of his desire io By KEITH ALSOP dition to his butchering, caused a lot of trouble to an otherwise help his brother unionisfs of GALVESTON — The shipping either of those ships. good bunch of men. The ship and the UFE, Seafarer George picture Rere remains quite fair, We contact every imorganized the Union will be a lot better Vourloumis got a taste of "po­ and we expect it to pick up con­ ship that goes into Lake Charles, to throw- them now? Taft and lice impartiality" in the Stock off without him. Exchange beef. Clubbed sev­ siderably as the next few weeks of course. There are quite a lis boys have made the cost of The crew, when told of the eral times ai the .building's go by. few of them and they keep one these items too high for working Bosun's dilemma, quickly bailed entrance on April 15, Vour­ stiffs. There is a lot of grain to be man pretty busy. him out of his barrel. They all loumis was' hauled to court shipped across to Europe from Most of the talk aroimd here Well, that's about all, fellows, pitched in and bought him two and^iven 10 days in the work­ the Texas ports and the volume continues to be on the four res­ except to say that our Hall is suits of clothing. The gang came house. He has no regrets, how­ should be pretty heavy for at olutions we passed on the refer­ just about set up. If you are not to his rescue like a good bunch ever. endum, ballot. Just as they do in any great hurry to ship, con­ least a month. of. SIU men. "I'm just a Union man," The two ships we paid off in everywhere, the boys here knew sider this an invitation to come One thing in this port's favor Brother Vourloumis says. "I Houston last week, the Nathaniel exactly what they were doing and enjoy the comforts of the is the usual number of Bull Line wanted to help out in the beef Currier and the Governor Miller, when they voted 10 to 1 for those Philly Hall for a spell. mid Ore Line vessels that come and I'm proud 1 had 3D days both sailing under the Waterman resolutions. ^ The weather here is grand, the in here. These Ore Line ships are on the lines. I could have colors, signed right on again, a ' They knew they were voting ball park is only a short dis­ -•he best ships going today. The shipped, but I wanted to see fact which kept our shipping rate for a stronger, better SIU, and tance from the Hall, and best of hew ones are nice looking jobs things through. And I'd do it steady. now they know they got what all, the beer is coJd and the girls and the crews take good care again/' ,/ [are warm. • • , There were no serious beefs on ihey-wanted. Shipping Is Gloomy In Philly On Overtime' But They Have Those Athletics Boston Seafarers Eye Non-Union Tankers Galveston Awaits Gram Cargoes �f"""' f" THE SEAFARERS LO-a Coal Strike End Does Not Change Norfolk Picture By BEN REES NORFOLK — "^he shape of things here can be summed up in one word—rotten. This past week has been bleak for men waiting here for ships. We had no payoffs and no sign-ons for a "perfect" record. Norfolk, it seems, just doesn't exist for SIU ships these days. The men around the Hall are inore than a little puzzled by the complete absence of ships. We figured with the end of the coal strike the ships would be pouring . in here to take coal to Nui'ope. However, it looks like the hooting and howling about John L. Lewis holding up Euro­ pean recovery was just a lot of hot air. Nobody seems to want, the stuff now that it is availablef I guess it just goes to prove that when guys strike for a better life they are sabotaging everything and anything, but after it is all over, the "emer­ gency" was just a hot-headed editor's dream. I'd like to show this idle coal port to some of the guys who screamed loud and long about "needed coal for the anti-communist program," and "complete strangulation of Eu­ rope's weak economy." With that unhappy bit of in­ formation out of the way, here's a little incident that came off here the other day: , SAYS I TO SED Two of the local SIU boys, who have been known to fre­ quently worship at the shrine of Bacchus, met in the Norfolk HalL Both were at the mellow stage. Said Monk Jones to Red Smith: "You're drunk. Take a walk. We don't allow such goings-on here." Said Red Smijh to Monk Jones: "You're drunk and that's against the constitution — GET OUT!" So, they both did, arm in arm. Moral: Teach the baby to sing himself to sleep. Gev-Grabbers Hurt Union Th« membexthip of Iho Seafarers Intemalional Union has consistently reaffinhed its position that gear-grabbers can't be good Union men. Any indiyidual who stoops to pilfering gear stich as coffee percolators, linens, etc., which are placed aboard SlU-contra^ed ships for the convenience of all hands, is, above alb guilty df a malicious disregard of his shipmates' welfare. Crew conveniences on most SIU ships today are not there by accident. They are there because of the Union's successfullyfought strpggles to bring greater benefits and comforts and to provide decent conditions for the membership while out at sea. These hard-won conveniences .are for the benefit of ALL HANDS. They ARE NOT to be appropriated by any individual for his own personal use. Violators of the membership's wel­ fare will b* dealt with in accordance with the firm stand taken repeatedly by Seafarers in all ports. W Swth Atlaatk Ships Prmmtes ActnHy fw Saveanah By CHARLES STARLING .SAVANNAH ^ Things sud­ denly slowed to a standstill here, for the very simple reason that the last few ships to pay off in this port have been waiting for orders, However, South Atlantic just called to let us know that they were going to start crewing up Monday, May 10. So don't be surprised if you hear us yelling up and down the coast for rated men. Wait until we yell, though, be­ cause it wouldn't do you or us any good if we were suddenly overloaded. The Southstar has been in the shipyard for repairs, but she is going to be out and ready to sail on May 18. Due to pay off are the Joshua Hendy, and. the George Ogden, a tanker. We don't know at this writing whether the Hendy will lay up for a while or go right out again. FIRST PAYOFF Hov^ever, the Ogden, which pays off in Jacksonville, will be going out. She is a new ship under the SIU banner "and this will be her first Union payoff. She belongs to John M. Carras. We've had the outfit for sev­ eral months, .but the Ogden hasn't paid off before. This is all there is on the Seafarers Gejt Quick Service From Branch In Puerto Rico By SALVADOR COLLS shipping side, but we did have the SIU in action the other day. And I hate to have to confess that we didn't win. Perhaps we didn't actually lose, but we cer­ tainly got nothing better than a stand-off.. But don't get too concerned. It wasn't a Union beef, but a case of monkey shines. The other morning, just after we opened the Hall, J had a per­ sonal phone call from home. It seemed that there was—of all things — a monkey on the roof. There was nothing for me to do but set sail on a monkey hunt. Just in case, I took a few of the boys with me. On the way out in the car, we were talking over the possible strategy and tactics. One of the Brothers figured he had the right answer. "Bananas," he said; "bananas are what monkeys like. We'll get some bananas and luie him down. Then we can grab him." Well, we got to the house, and sure enough there was the monkey on the roof. He sat there watching us — and our bananas. SAN JUAN — Although ship- the whole crew off a ship, ping has slowed up a bit the last ^ This ' week a Convention was j WRONG PLAY few weeks-and shoregang work'called, which representatives «f has not been so hot, still and both unions attended. They,deThen we made our mistake. all business has been fair, and cided to split the difference, with tossed a banana up to him. any man who wants to ship each union furnishing 50 permonkey got the banana doesn't have to hang around here cent of the men needed to work straightway took charge of for too long. jthe ships. a We expect shipping to improve CITIES SERVICE chance. singe there is plenty of sugar Down off the roof the little The SS Bradfors Island, Cities ready to move out. As soori as s^j-vice, hit this port last week rascal came, and before anybody . . a ship hits this port we get nghtja^jj j contacted the organizer on|could lay a finger on him he was on the ball and try to settle j headed for the swamp. Guess Whatever beefs may have coi^®|crew, with the exception of the he just didn't want any more up during the trip. We have been p^^^p^gn. had all signed pledge bananas. able to square away, quite a few cards. The SS John Ogden, John Well, all hands took after him Tbeefs lately, and the members M. Carras Corporation, is down in good SIU style. , But he was are satisfied with the service here now, and I have never too fast of foot for us and since they are getting. seen such a good crew. NaTieefs that moment nobody has laid, an One big obstacle that stood to settle, and after clarifying eye on him. in the way of shipping sugar some points on overtime,, the So if you hear that a big from here was the trouble be­ men squared sway with the Mate family of monkeys is living in tween the ILA and the UTM, satisfactorily. this area and that the hunting two rival organizations which Some students at the Univer- is good, don't be surprised. are fighting for control of the sity are on, strike to protest the And maybe I was wrong, may­ •port of Arroyo. Each group i beating of quite a few of them, be we didn't lose after all. wanted its men to load the sugar, j A great number of unions are We got the monkey off the and as a result, neither group supporting the strike, but since roof, didn't we? Moreover, all did the work. our constituti(|m forbids support- the kids in the neighborhood had We are supporting the ILA ing political btrikes, our Union the time of their lives—and ate the rest of the bananas. men, and on one occasion took I has taken no stand. '' Page Five, Job Done By Organizing Staff Pays Off New York With Ships By JOE ALGINA NEW YORK-—Instead o£^ expected slowdown we were ticipating,"shipping picked up has maintained a good clip the past week or so. the a Bull Line ship, were in fine an-'shape. Except for a gangway and beef on the Ponce, they paid off for in quick style. The gangway jbeef, when settled, will be run The better looking picture is LOG. Another good ship in for a! not to be credited ta our regular companies—they're still laying payoff was the Coral Sea, Coral. Up ships. Instead the thanks are! Steamship Company. Due to the due the Organizing Department. I Sood work of the organizers, we. 'have a contract with this comThe Organizers have brought pany. The same ' is true of the into the the SIU into blU several several new new freight ireightj^gp^ Mohican, Mar Ancha, anand tanker coqjpanies, and thelg^i^^^ addition to the SIU" has crewing of ox these vessels vo^^^x. x.a^ ^ thankstaken care of a good number of ^ the men who otherwise would organizing staff, be still on the beach. JOBS COMING On the ships being laid up, mostly tankers, the hardest hit Rumor has it that Bernstein is seem to be the Stewards Depart­ dickering for t\yo passenger ships ment men. Shipping in the other to be put into the European two Departments seems to be trade. If they are secured it will holding up good, but the Stew­ ards Department is in a slump. Heading for lay-up are the Bel­ gium Victory and Knox Victory, both Waterman, and the Waltham Victory, Robin. These ships came in and paid off in good shape. At least they'll go to the boneyard clean. Two tankers that hit port in good shape are leaving our ranks this week. The Fort Erie is be­ ing sold to the Italian Govern­ ment and the Piatt Park is head­ be some time from now, but ed for a new, but unknown, there will be a lot of jobs open owner. on these ships. We're keeping our fingers crossed in hope that the SHUT HER DOWN deal will materialize. Another ship, the Gadsden, Out of lay-up came the Dor­ which has been on idle status othy Ann Meseck this week. She here for several months, has had been under wraps for over closed down its plant and is a month, but it looks like she waiting indefinitely for orders. has some work to do. Anyway, She was running fast and furious she called for a crew. for a spell but it looks like no On another subject: Now that one wants locomotives these all four - resolutions have been days. passed and there are no more shipboai'd promotions, the mem­ A couple of regular ships to hit port, with no signs of going bership should get used to the into lay-up, were the Ponce De new set-up. Anyone who de­ Leon and Emilia. The Ponce, a cides to promote himself will be Waterman scow and the Emilia, in hot water with the member­ ship. The new change in the shipping rule is in force, and Union Supporter shipboard promotions are as dead as blue linen. I • ! Among the SIU's staunches! friends is Jesse Handin, cap­ able bartender in the grill lo­ cated in Headquarters build­ ing at 51 Beaver Street. Jesse volunteered his services and look an active part in the UFE beef, putting in consid­ erable time without pay. Dur­ ing the strike, Joe Kay, owner of the grill, suspended business and placed his facilities at the disposal of the SIU. Hundreds -of pickets were fed three squares a'day there while Jesse aided in the supervision of the job. Brother Handin is. of course, a union bartender. KEEP IT UP Here's a reminder to tripcard men: Tripcarders who allow themselves to become more than six months in arrears are auto-., matically suspended. It is a good idea to keep ahead on your dues, and the chance of finding your­ self in front of a reinstatement committee will be small. Bookmen who want to work ashore for awhile ai-e cautioned to retire their books. It is a simple procedure to retire it and equally simple " to reactivate it. Every week the reinstatement committee has to turn down do­ zens of men who want to go to sea again solely because they are too far in arrears. My advice is not to take a' chance with your book. You . probably worked hard to get that book, so don't jeopardize it by not retiring it if working ashore. Just in case the word- hasn't gotten around, permit men and bookmen are shipping alike here in New York until May 15. AH members, books and permits alike, stood picket duty with, the UFE members—so all Bro­ thers are being given equal chance to get a ship. After the 15th- of May the" usual procedure will once more be in effect. �Page Six ••X"-. TBB SEAFARERS LOG Mobile Expects Ships Some Day But Nobody Can Say Just When Friday, May 14, 1948. ON THIRD BY FffBNCHY AAICHBLET By CAL TANNER The j Patrolmen Say— By AUSSIE SHRIMPTON. Pinch Writing MOBILE — Shipping in this' However, there is a strong posAlways A Hitch— port has maintained its slow butjsibility that this is a very tem- That lyrical Limey, Bill Shake­ because they are likely to bfe NEW YORK — It certainly is steady pace throughout the past porary lay-up, and that a lot of speare, once penned the immortal confronted by picket-cards owned a pleasure to %o aboard a ship ships from the boneyard fleet seven days. lines that by Permit men that they have The record shows that we will be rolling back out soon. "Some are bom to greatness. never before seen the like of— for the payoff and find a happy, congenial ci-ew on hand. And shipped about 185 men, and that When that time comes we'll let not even in the bad old days. Some achieve greatness. there were nine payoffs and six the LOG know about it, you can While others yet have greatThe Trial Committee is now that was the case exactly, when be sure. sign-ons. , ness thrust upon them'." dealing with the small percen- I boarded the Piatt Park, a According to what we hear The payoffs included six I'm strictly the show horse age of guys who tried to play it Pacific tanker, early this week. Watermans and three Alcoas. right now. Mobile will turn out when it comes to the Greatness smart when our Union was in This tanker, by the way, is be­ Most of them were smooth to be one of the key ports in the Stakes because it seems that I trouble. As always, they, are ing sold' to a foreign country. Because I am somewhat skep-' enough, but one was a real head­ Marshall Plan program—if that have had all that Frenchy Mich- realizing that "the path of the Plan ever really gets going. tical, I did a little investigating, ache. That was the SB Frank let built up, thrust upon me, transgressor is truly hard." So far as we' are concerned the results of which revealed Norris, a Waterman Liberty, while that erstwhile ambassador This is one outfit where no­ right now, there might as well be that all the officers on this wagon^ which was so thoroughly fouled of goodwill qnd cheer is away body can get away with any­ no Marshall Plan, and we have were out of the foc'^sle and not up that it took us two days to touring the Sunny South. thing, be it missing pounding several hundred men on the school ships boys. They really Having just flnished with the those lines or beating the Patrol­ straighten her out. beach. So when the ships start knew how to treat men. Wall Street Strike the good old man for a couple of months dues. The sign-ons were accomwon't have any third deck is nearly back to nor­ Sooner or later the inevitable PLAIN G^Y plished with an absolute mini- ^coming , out •we xu mal. The Strike equipment has happens and they are . caught up mum of troublu, thuru buing '"""e them up. While I was talking to the men been all packed away; those with, and then it's too late to nothing more to square ^ away TANKERS AHOY in the ship's messroom in the than a few repairs here and On the organizing scene, we tender chicken sandwiches that start crying. course of the payoff, one husky^ there. j haven't had much going on this we* all ate during the beef are The time has come when we fellow was right in op all the The ships that signed on were week. One unorganized tanker no longer to be had for the ask- can afford to streamline, and discussion. Later, as I was headed for Italy, Greece, Turkey,'did come in and about 20 men 'ing; the membership is clustered those of our members who are checking up with the delegate, I Germany, Belgium, Netherlands tried for her. However, she was j around the' telivision set each asked him why he didn't check and Puerto Rico with, of course, only one man short so we were afternoon for the ball game, and Wt^OU/AurSlVKKE^ this husky guy's book. ymJlHBRS'S SOAK/CW some Alcoas heading all the way somewhat but not completely there is nary a skirt in sight, It was then that I found out AHoOAiO ^ which, after the super-abundance down through the Islands. stymied. he was the vessel's Skipper. AndThere are plenty of oldtimers of them in the Recreation Deck all the time I had been thinking LOG JAM on the .beach here. Among them proves that it is indeed all over. he was an OS. It was obvious' The Norris got into her fouled- are C. Merritt, W. McDonald, O. The boys got so used to these that there was no "brass" on that up condition in the course of a Thompson, W. Ross, O. Daven- yoimg chickens running around scow. All hands were treated long trip that lasted several port, O. N. Edwards, J. McGuffy, the Hall that the place seems alike. months. The overtime on her L. O. Russell, J. Oosse, J. W. kinder lonesome without 'em. It's I think it is in order- to say was in quite good shape. It Fleming, L. D. Worrell, W. T. the old, old stoiy I guess, "we here that when any of you fel­ can't live with them and we was the logs that caused the Grey. lows see a ship with Captain trouble. Main topics of interest around can't live without them", and D, B. Nichols or Chief Mate S. The Master on her had a the Hall these days have been there's no dofubt about it, they W. Hanna you can be sure all mania for logging. Whenever the local primaries, and the news do brighten the joint up. not with us in time of trouble hands aboard are going to get that a bunch of half a dozen or are certainly not going to share a square shake. These men are VOTE OF PRAISE more unorganized tankers are the fruits of a victory that others j always looking out for the welThe whole beef was handled in have won. Three years ago I fare of the crew. heading for Mobile for repairs. ^ouHAue fetif \ We'll take care of the tankers true SIU style and a vote of was "a lone voice calling in the These two officers invariably if and when they arrive. So far praise is due to one and all yirho wilderness" about performers and settle the ship's beefs before the as the primaries are concerned, participated in it. The younger gas-hounds, but I have now seen vessel docks. The game goes for Seafarers eligible to vote in membership especially did a bang the membership rise up and deal the Engineers too. Chief, Firsl^i Mobile went to the polls to up job and from now on some with these^ disrupters as they Assistant and right on down the blackball the enemies of labor of these Mess-hall Militants of justly deserve, and the-same re­ line. I am sorry I did not get who backed the Taft-Hartley Act the old school had better watch marks apply to those slough-offs their names as the crew swears and other vicious anti-labor their steps when they start in our ranks (happily in the by them—not at them. And this sounding off about previous beefs minority) who think that when measures. is a welcome change. the Union is in a beef that it is a But, as always when things "good time to go home to visit are going along smoothly, a hitch, anything at all happened he ^ the old homestead." develops. It's a damn shame; would toss a few logs at the For the nonce I am now en­ that when you meet up with a men. sconced on third, with my feet good crew and good topside "When the Patrolmen tried to parked on Frenchy's desk, dis­ bunch aboard a good ship, the reason with him they were given pensing change, postage stamps, big brass decides that some other NEW YORK—The Alcoa Cava­ York, but on a limited basis. a hard time. The Skipper told liberty-books, good-will, other country needs the ship more than Two C-ls will replace the Cava­ them that, if they wanted to get lier will start calling New Or­ trivia to all and sundry. Old we do. the crew paid off, they had ex­ leans her home port instead of lier on the New York-to-West friends will be welcome and new Th^ crew of the Piatt Park actly 20 minutes. He said he was New York at the end of June, Indies run. ones made in the best Michelet have all gone to the four winds These C-ls will carrv only 12 Company going ashore and was in a hiurry. the Alcoa, Steamship ,. tradition, so any of you guys who now to ship out again. But be­ passengers each but the* ompany It was no time to be hot announced this week. want to while away the passing fore they left they wished all The company said that the says that its freight service from hour with good coffee and buU the ship's officers a "Happy Sail­ headed, so the Patrolmen and the crew decided to hold up the pay­ move was being made because New York to the Islands will not drop around—if it gets too bad ing" on their next vessel. off until the next day. They increased demand for cargo space be curtailed in any way. A C-1 I can always ship out. James Purcell figured they would get some and passenger accommodatior^ will leave New York every three company officials down and get from Gulf ports to the Carib­ weeks. Whether the three C-ls will bean made it necessary. things fixed right. constitute additions to the Alcoa This proved to be a good idea. After the transfer, Alcoa will fleet or be transferred from other The. next day, the Waterman be operating weekly service for runs has not yet been an­ THE PINKERTON CASEBOOK, The relationship is doomed Port Captain and the company's passengers and express freight nounced. Chances are, however, by Alan Hynd, Penguin Sig­ from the beginning by a world labor relations mian turned up from New Orleans to the Carib­ net Books, 168 pages. hostile , to unconventialities. and, in no time at all, we had bean countries, since the Cava­ that they will be shifted from This is only half the story of Strong as Harry and Charlotte, most of the logs lifted. lier will be joining her sister other Alcoa routes. Pinkerton's National Detective the central characters, are, That Captain was just about ships, the Alcoa Clipper and Al­ HAS CREW OF 100Agency because it omits the out­ they're unable to ward off the crying tears when things were coa Corsair. The Alcoa Cavalier has oper­ fit's notorious history of labor events which hurtle them to the settled the SIU way. ated out of New York since her spying and union busting. How­ inevitable tragic ending. WILL USE C-Is GOOFED OFF Each of the three ships will maiden departure on May 2, ever, the cases included make Readers who get a bang out 1947. In 17 round trips to the interesting reading as accounts of the James Cain type of thrill­ On the other hand, the Patrol­ make 17-day round trips which West Indies she has always of professional crime detecting er will follow Mr. Faulkner's men found out that some of the will include caUs at Jamaica, the sailed at full passenger capacity. in the fields of murder, bank story with mounting interest. Norris crew actually had done Dominican Republic, Trinidad, The Cavalier is a 15,000-ton robbery, horse ringing and insur­ 4. 4. some goofing off and deserved La Guaira, Guanta and Puerta vessel, carrying 95 passengers ance. THE DIM VIEW, by Basil Heat, Cabello. a few-logs. and up to 8,500 tons of freight. « ter. Penguin Books, 155 pages. S. X tAs a result of their finding, the On every second voyage, the Her crew list numbers between WILD PALMS by William Faulk­ This book has one attribute entire crew was investigated by ships will call at Curacao. 95 and 100 about half of whom ner. 156 pages, 25 cents. Peli­ which will make it plenty of a committee. Those who were On the return leg of each trip, are in the Stewards Department. can Books. friends. It is as sexy a novel as guilty were fined and some were passengers will disembark at Modem in every respect, the Against a background that has come off the presses in years. put on probation for extended Mobile instead of New Orleans Cavalier's superstructure as W..U shifts from the Gulf coast to A war story, it is the account periods—which is also the SIU except for the sailings of August as many other parts are made of New Orleans to Chicago and of the affair between a Navy PT way. 20, September 17 and October 15. aluminum, which should be no back again. Wild Palms tells a Skipper and an Australian girl. Of the ships paying off here These three trips will terminate surprise since the Alcoa Steam­ story of violent love between For good measure, the Skippeir last week, two or perhaps three at New Orleans. ship Company is a subsidiary of two peoiile who refuse td con­ gets to know another girl ot . •Liberties - are headed for the Meanwhile, Alcoa will continue, the Alupiinum • Company - of form td any of society's tradi­ two '^and > goes through some boneyard. passenger service out of New. Ameri^, tions—except loVe, of course, [ijattles. .;( MJ Cavalier Will Drop New York For New Orleans At End Of June BOOKS IN BEVKW Mr �Fxiday, May 14, 1848 * T M E S E- A:F A R E K S LJO G Page Seven Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings In Brief PHILADELPHIA — Chairman •L, A. Gardner; Recording Secre­ tary R. A. Gates; Reading Clerk Don C. Hall. A&C Shipping from Aprii 7 To Aprii 20 PORT • Minutes of all branches read and accepted with exception of motion to non-concur with that part of Boston minutes with re­ gard to returning tripcards back to men who failed to do picket duty in UFE strike. Agent re­ ported shipping slow. A short talk on UFE strike was followed by report on Cities Service and other Union organizing activity now being conducted by Head­ quarters organizers. Under Good and Welfare there was lively dis­ cussion on Shipping Rules which was good education for men fortunate enough to be present and get the different viewpoints. Motion carried to post Tallying Committee's report. After one minute of silence for departed brothers, meeting was adjourned; 176 members were present. BALTIMORE — ahairman WUliam Rentz; Recording Secretary Ben Lawson; Reading Clerk A1 Slansbury. REG. DECK -REG. ENG. REG. STWDS. Boston New York Philadelphia 29 242 108 10 266 58 31 280 48 70 788 214 6 255 49 12 277 24 5 205 13 23 737 86 Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans 170 132 52 22 98 182 . 143 61 38 28 92 120 91 64 40 16 92 178 404 257 130 66 282 480 115 147 16 11 134 168 178 87 16 8 125 88 64 53 17 12 95 127 357 287 49 31 354 383 82 26 1,143 43 14 873 . 39 17 896 164 57 2,912 65 24 99j) 44 11 870 36 13 640 Galveston San Juan Grand Total NOTE: TOTAL REG. SHIPPED DECK SHIPPED SHIPPED ENG. STWDS. TOTAL SHIPPED with the allocation of relief cargoes to foreign shipping and urging all members to send let­ ters and telegrams to their con­ gressmen that said cargoes be carried in American bottoms. A motion that we get up a petition in hall and send it to Congress men was defeated after it was pointed out in discussion that this is the practice of political parties and is contrary to Union policy. Many members hit the deck and blew their tops on various subjects during period on Good and Welfare. Agent repoi'ted that branch business has been running smoothly although shipping has. been slow. Beef pending on the Jean LaFitte was explained to the membership. He reported on the effect in the maritime industry of govern­ ment-owned ships being re­ called from operation. He de­ clared that in final analysis that it is essential to have a strong militant union and asked every member to spend more time tightening internal structure of SIU. 4 4 4 SAVANNAH — Chairman E. B. McAuley; Recording Secretary E. B. Tilley; Reading Clerk P. Carrollton. Minutes of all ports accepted, except Boston's which were filed. Motion carried that when men in 145 48 2,500. A&G men shipping on the West Coast are not included in this report. beef showed that the membership can stand up under pressure all of which will be valuable if we have to hit the bricks ourselves. He also thanked men who gave support to the beef, saying he was proud his port had done so well. Acting Agent Buck Ste­ phens reported on status of ship­ ping and organizing progress in this port. ^Brother Michelet in­ formed members present that next meeting would be held in the new hall and extended in­ vitation to all hands to visit new quarters and see how things are shaping up. Reports of various committees read and accepted. 4- t- 4» NORFOLK — Chairman Steely White; Recording Secretary Ben Rees; Reading Clerk J. A. Bul­ lock. to membership on this matter at next meeting. 4 4 4 NEW YORK—Chairman Lindsey Williams; Recording Secrelary Eddie Parr; Reading Clerk Jack Parker. portance Colls' attendance is advisable and therefore asked the SIU membership's permission to allow him to attend. He pointed out that the uniting of the UTM and ILA would bring peace and harmony on the Island, which is of importance to the SIU. He also stated he intended to recom­ mend to the ILA and Frank Ben­ ton the necessity for forming an AFL Maritime Trades Council in this port. Motion carried that meeting be adjourned and all present be given credit for at­ tendance. Also that full report be given to membership by Agent on developments of to­ night's meeting at next regular branch session. 4 4 4 MOBILE — Chairman H. Fischer; Recording Secretary T. Massey; Reading Clerk Jeff Mor­ rison. key ratings are shipped from this port, they should not be re­ moved from their jobs in other ports because they lack three years' discharges for that rating. In discussion it was pointed out that it is a custom in some ports to do so. Many fellows, how­ ever, do not carry their dis­ charges with them everywhere they go, and all hands agreqd the practice should be discontinued. Under Good and Welfare there was discussion on various matters of interest. Among these were the rights of permitmen to ship, the need for the membership to read, and familiarize themselves with the Union Constitution and a recommendation that roimdr table discussions be held aboard ships and in the Union hall to acquaint all hands' with Union procedure. The Director of Or­ ganization told of confusion With exception of motion to non-concur with new business of Boston branch meeting, proceed­ ings of all ports were read and Minutes of all branches ac­ accepted. Motion carried to give cepted. Heard report of trial Agent a vote of thanks for good committee in case of brother Minutes of branches holding work he did on picket line in charged with conduct unbecomregular meetings read and ac­ New York. Patrolmen's and Dis­ cepted. Acting Agent Morrison patcher's reports read and ac­ reported that this port will have existing in Port of Wilmington, cepted. Motions carried to ac­ a passenger ship paying off every California, resulting from at­ cept findings of trial committees, j Monday which will spur ship­ tempts by some individuals to Under Good and Welfare several ping. Shipping has been slow in hamper A&G officials in carrying members spoke about the dis­ the port for the past two weeks, out instructions from the Organi­ tance from the Union hall to the ing a Union member. Commit­ with the majority of men ship­ zing Department on manning and Ore Line docks. It was sug­ tee recommended a six-month ped being bookmen. At the mo­ organizing two ships of a new gested that if a man is on ar­ probationary period to allow man ment several Waterman ships are company. The Director of Or­ ticles and a replacement was chance to prove himself; if he Accepted minutes of other lying idle waiting for cargo. As ganization said that the entire called by the Hall, the replace­ fouls up further during proba­ branch meetings. Patrolman re- soon as cargo is forthcoming for matter was covered in Wilming­ ment should receive two days' tion he will be dealt with more ported that business for past two these vessels. Waterman will call ton Branch minutes and West pay. Several men took the deck severely. A similar finding was weeks was pretty slow, with only for several crews. Progress was Coast communications, and rec­ to point how organized labor has reported by the committee in the two payoffs in Charleston and reported in organizing activity in ommended that the membership been successfully coping with its case of another crewmember. in Jacksonville. He expressed this port. Motion canied to send study it carefully and take ac­ enemies. charged in the same way. Agent's hope that things would pick up telegram of congratulations to tion tonight. A motion carried 4 & and Patrolmen's reports revealed in the next week as there are UFE for its conduct of the Wall to accept the Directoi of Organi­ GALVESTON — Chairman that shipping in this port has sufficient men on the beach to Sti'eet strike. Motion carried zation's report and to instruct the calling for investigation of the Secretary-Treasurer to make a Keith Alsop; Recording Secretary been slow. Many ships that have return of a SIU mans body in an report of the incident so that all R. Wilburn; Reading Clerk W.~R. been lying idle in the Roads have Alcoa ship's hold containing members can get a clear picture been turned back to the Mari­ BusselL bauxite. Agent is to report back of the situation out there. time Commission and sent up the Minutes of various branch river to the laid-up fleet. The meetings accepted. Balloting coal situation, still looks very committees report on four resolu­ gloomy." Although coal consti­ crew up two or three ships. Mo­ tions read and accepted. Follow­ tuted a major portion of ship­ tions carried to accept Secretarying obligation of members,, a ping in this port, none of our Treasurer's report on UFE strike ships has loaded any coal despite and Tallying Committee's report The following men have money Prince, $36.08; Augustus Stanley the fact that 25 or 30 foreign on four-point resolution. Books due them at the Ponce Cement McNeil, $1.00. hag ships have loaded and sailed of nine members were obligated. Corp. at Ponce, Puerto Rico. RETROACTIVE 6%—1947 in .the last week. One minute of One minute of silence observed They may collect same by writ­ silence observed in memory of in memory of departed brothers. ing to the Company Office. Felix Aponte, $19.51; Floren­ minute's silence was observed in our departed brothers. With 94 members present, meet­ tine Quimper, $10.90. RETROACTIVEL TO memory of our departed brothers. ing was adjourned at 8:15 P.M. 4 4 4 MARCH 10, 1948 RETROACTIVE 5%—1947 Meeting adjourned with 112 BOSTON •— Chairman B. 4 4 4 Boris Geo. Shick, '$23.20; Don­ members present. Goodman; Recording Secretary SAN JUAN — Meeting called ald H. Kennedy, $13.98; Luis R. Finn Hansen Erch, $27.18; 4 4, • 4 R. Queen; Reading Clerk W. to order by Agent Salavador Serrano, $25.35; Damian Merca- Pedro J. Erazo, $1.78; Martin NEW ORLEANS — Chairman Colls at 7 P.M. At this point do, $15.89; Enrique P. Hernan­ Hoffman, $1.58; Carmelo MelenSiekmann. . Earl Sheppard; Recording Secre­ Agent made recommendation dez, $10.15; John Furey, $3.62; dez, $1.35; Manuel Rodx-iguez, fProceedings of . other branch that this meeting be adjourned Maximino Rosario, $2.64; Teodoro $1.64; Julio F. Pacheco, $13.20; tary-Herman Troxciair: Reading meetings read and accepted. because of the special meeting he Renta, $2.86; Leonard" Karalunas, Victor M. Garcia, $1.07; Eliseo Clerk Buck Stephens. Election of trial committee to had to attend with Frank White, $16.21; John Cisiecki, $8.62; Ar­ Santiago, $10.39; Heniy O. LimMinutes of regular meetings slijidy charges against member. an officer of the ILA, and with thur CoTburn, $5.if; Luis Cruz, baugh, $10.42; Horace C. Mcheld by other branches read and Reports of tallying and investi­ an official' of the UTM, with a $2.48; Howard Bickford, $4.49; Curdy, $14.29; Bias A. Ramirozj $1.07; Joseph E. Townsend, .53; accepted, with exception of gating committees read and ac­ view to bringing Jt into the ILA. Ernesto Gonzalez, $8.93. Fco. Bartolomei, $12.79; Ed. W. Boston. Agent reported on UFE cepted. Motion carried to con- Several important points have al­ MONEY DUE FOR ERRORS Shaw, $12.79; Agripino Garafalo, beef ahd how participation by cur in findings of trial committee. ready been agreed upon by both .60; Amilcar Ortiz, $1.01; Ernesto MADE ON PAY ROLLS SlU had great value for this or­ Motion carried that we-reaffirm unions. The meeting scheduled ganization. Besides revealing our previous position on that for tonight is to continue these Eldon Lee Browning, $7.89; Ar- Rubio, $1.01; Juan Solis, $1.47 who pur-friends are, he said, the part of the Marshall Plan de£ding talks and because of its im- hur Colburn, $24.21; Gilbert N. Luis Williams, $9.35. Retroactive Fay Waiting �m . Page Eighl T B B- SEAFJIRER S LOG Friday. May 14. 1948 SHIPS'MIMUTES AMD MEWS DeSoto Crewmen Assail Shirkers, Stress Need For Sound Unionism ir'"- THETRE POSITIVE NOW A first-rate demonstration of democracy in action was. provided by the crew of the SS De Soto, Waterman, when they brought two men of the Deck Department up on charges after giving them a full hearing. ^ The charges grew out of the fact that the two men accussed had developed a badt habit of disappearing in foreign ginning. The man jumped into ports while their fellow crew- the water and tried to swim after members did their work for the ship. TIRED FAST them. Of coui-se, not being in the • It happened first in Philadel­ phia on this side, then happened best shape for .swimming, he again and again in Hamburg, tired fast, and would have Bremen, Bremerl^ven and Le drowned if Bosun Jensen hadn't Last week when the LOG ran a letter from the crew of the SS Steel Maker from Alex­ Havre. Finally the crew lost pa­ jumped in to swim to his'rescue. andria. Egypt, we said that the boys had sent in a picture of the crew which we couldn't use tience and the Ship's Delegate, Between the Bosun's prompt for technical reasons, the print itself being negative. Hardly had we gone to press than the Carl I. Copper, called a special and courageous action and the above picture came through, and it was perfectly okay.,Here are the Steel Makers' men plus meeting to consider the situation. good work of a squad from the F. M. Reyes was elected Chair­ Le Havre fire department, the a few Alexandria dock workers. We can't identify them all, but we know that the following man of the meeting, and Stanley man was saved. But his per­ are in the picture: Pete Walsh. Freddie Delacruz. Ollie Nerkiewicz. Sam Jonas. John Fronden. Wilusz volunteered to act as Re­ formance, which was put on in Bill Baumgardner. G. Walker. R. Schwarz. F. Quintero. Bill Hastetter. Don Faulkner. J. Rod­ cording Secretary after several front of all the passengers, de­ riguez. J. Strickland. H. Witt. W. Kaylor. A. Sprenzel. J. Thornton, R. Williams. Tony Annelar. layed the sailing and reflected others declined. Joe Coelho and a man we know only as "Pete." upon the Union's prestige, the First item on the agenda was Delegate declared, recommending the report of Deck Delegate Rodolfo Oliver in whose department that charges be brought against the two alleged performers liad both men. However, the crew deliberated missed duty. After this report on every aspect of the case be­ was accepted, the entire crew fore voting on a motion to bring joined in a long discussion which the charges. ended in charges being voted. One man noted that almost WERE WARNED everybody had enjoyed himself a Oliver claimed that the crew When the SIU crew went little bit ashore and that per­ had been thoroughly warned in Philadelphia, where an unneces­ haps these two shouldn't be aboard the SS Pioneer Val­ sary shortage of men had oc­ singled out. But it was pointed ley, operated by T. J. Stev­ curred, that if anybody persist­ out that only the two accused enson & Company, the first ently missed watches or other had left 'the ship without per­ duties, causing undue hardship mission or without making ar­ thing the Stewards Department for the rest of the crew he would rangements with fellow crew- discovered was that a large por­ members to get have their work tion of the food stores was unfit be brought up on charges. for human consumption. done. Despite this warning, the two FULL HEARING Accordingly, the men of the men in question had continued to absent themselves from their Another crewman suggested Stewards Department took im­ duties, Oliver said, adding that that the whole matter be left mediate action when the com­ they also had disregarded the to the boarding Patrolman. pany was slow to respond, they Two members of fhe Steel Maker's crew. W. C. Baum­ standard SIU policy of making Chairman Reyes gave the score drew up a resolution signed by proper arrangements with other on that one. Why make the all members of their own depart­ gardner (left) and Harry Witt pose for the cameraman on crewmembers in the event of Patrolman the goat, he said, ment, and by eight men from the dock in Alexandria. Witt sailed as Messman. Baumgardner when the crew should take the other departments, demanding missing duties. as Third Cook. In their letter last week, the men on the Steel The Deck Delegate claimed action or not take it as the mem­ that a U. S. Government Health Maker reported a first.-rate Union crew. The Patrolman Inspector be brought aboard to that one of the two men ac­ bers saw fit. cused had failed to stand gang­ would have enough to do if the pass on the food. "While awaiting him, thp way watch on two occasions. charges were voted. sel from the SIU Hall in New CONDEMNED MEAT Mar. 20 and Mar. 25, and that he The two men accused were York City on Saturday, April 24, Steward and some of the crew had left ship while on duty on a then given a chance to defend And that is exactly what hap­ 1948, to man the Stewards De­ turned to, and took an inventory themselves. One of them had pened. Moreover, when he had partment, after carefully inspect­ of the clean linen in the linen number of occasions. . Moreover, the Delegate said, nothing whatsoever to say in his a look at the ship's food supply, ing the stores on board, as far as locker, and gathered up, sorted this man always failed to show own behalf. However, the sec­ the inspector lost no time in the food was concerned found and counted the dirty linen from up until the last moment before ond man thought that he ought to condemning a big chimk of it that some of the meat, the chick­ the various foc'sles and other the ship left each port, and al­ be allowed pay logs for all the which the company had to re­ ens and the eggs aboard were not places around the ship, getting it. ways came back in no condition time missed, and thdt the idea place. in fit condition to be served as ready for sending to the laimdry. to secure gear on deck. of charges ought to be dropped. food to any crew, nor were we "The Cooks meanwhile were Once again swift action by an willing to eat them ourselves. REPEAT ACT It was pointed out to him that cleaning the galley and dry store The second man accused had no amount of logs would get the SIU crew meant decent condi­ room, and the pantry and mess"Therefore we went to the ^been warned before and had missed work done. Suppose the tions for everybody. Union Hall and registered these halls, both saloon and crew's, been openly censured in the pre- j Stewards Department left the The* men signing the resolution washing all the dirty glassware, facts in a beef. vious shipboard meeting, the ship one day, would a few logs calling for action were: "After the Dispatcher on duty dishes, silver, pots and pans, and Delegate said. In addition, he) cook the meals. Ship's Delegate Pedro L. Agtuca, Chief Stew­ got in touch with the office of so on. generally was in no condition to Copper asked. ard; W. Norris, Chief Cook; J. work the ship when in port. Before any vote was taken on P. Baldestor, Second Cook and the agents, T. J, Stevenson & "We respectfully request that This man's biggest performance a motion to bring charges, it was Baker; John Povel, Messman; Company of New York City, we a U.S. Government Health In­ occurred in Le Havre on March made clear to everyone that if a Alexander Duncan, Utility; Leon­ were instructed not to try to feed spector be requested to come 25, the Delegate said. On that man is found guilty by a trial ard Bjorklund; P. W. Wilborn; the crew until we. were told to aboard this vessel as quickly as day, he had been warned ex­ committee he is not automati­ F. E. Gill; Paul Runnerger; Ed do so, as the Port Steward for possible and inspect the food the agents wpuld come to the supplies, condemning all such as pressly not to leave the ship cally ejected from the Union. Casey; Edward Ralston; John D. ship on Sunday morning and in­ are not found to be in .wholevrbUe on duty. A committee, it was explained, Boje; E. S. Bradmark. spect the condition of the food. . Some and fit condition to be fed Hioweve^ the man paid no at­ recommends whatever penalty it to any crew. RESOLUTION tention ia the warning and took thinks a case deserves, and the TURNED TO "We feel this inspection to be ofll It was sailing day and when membership then votes on the Complete text of the resolu­ "Therefore, we waited all day ibe Aup pulled out, this man was committee's recommendation. necessary for the health of the on Sunday for the said Port In. this case, the De Soto crew tion follows: «si» fhe deck. members of the crew, both offi­ "We the undersigned members Steward to put in an appearance, Tlds was bad enough, but ac- finally voted by a narrow margin cers and men, who will be eating to the Delegate's report to bring the two men up before of the crew of the Pioneer Val­ but at 5:30 p.m. he had not put on board." ley, being sent aboard this ves- in an appearance. dbe ftgUmaamoR was just be- a trial committee^ Pioneer Lads' Move Brings Decent Food ^ a.-.:fc' - l: f r s-.-i''". Il--:; �Friday, May 14, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings SEATRADER, Mar. 7 —Chair, man J. P.. Murphy; Secretary W. j. Doak. No beefs from depart­ ments. Voted charges against four men in Stewards Depart­ ment for performing and not working in cei-tain South Amer­ ican ports. But voted to drop charges if men behaved for re­ mainder of trip. Minute of i silence for Brothers lost at sea. HOWARD A. KELLY. Mar. 2— Chairman Lee De Parlier; Re­ cording Secretary James E. Bell Both elected by acclamation Few minor overtime beefs re­ ported by Stewards Delegate other departments quiet. Hearc letter from Ship's Delegate Burl Bryant to U. S. Consul in Puerto La Cruz regarding shore leave while at anchor and also heard Consul's reply. Voted to forward correspondence to New Orleans Agent. Discussion by Taylor un­ der Good and Welfare of ship­ board conduct. Chairman relin­ quished chair to ask crew to make up foc'sle repair lists for Delegates. Decided to have an­ other meeting between Trinidad and New Orleans. Minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. 4 4 4 BEATRICE. Mar. 14 —Chair­ man Finnegan; Secretary Leighton. Few hours disputed in En­ gine and Stewards departments. Suggestion that new coffee mak­ ing machinery be bought. Other improvements suggested. Each watch to clean up messhall. 4 S. SOUTHLAND. April 18— Chairman George Meaney; Secre­ tary R. L. Kennedy: Deck and U //AV£ BHFAd Department Delegates had no KLAMATH FALLS. Mar. 1— AFFROVEO eV , beefs to report. Voted to bring Chairman H. M. Mannering; THAN 90^ Third Ass't to attention of Patrol­ Secretary J. P. Balderston. Stew­ Of THE MEMBBRSmP, man. Third Ass't had threatened ards Delegate requested that all to get hold of Patrolman to have soiled linen be kept in foc'sles 'AV YOi/R ASSESSMENT^ A/toH/ 6^ THAT several men including Steward until i-egular time of collection. THE UNION CM 3o AHEAD AND BUILD IT­ fired. This Third Ass't had de­ Deck Delegate reported that holi­ SELF Up TO clared himself in both word and day overtime was to be arbi­ action 100 percent for company trated and that results would be although an MEBA member. put into LOG and West Coast Crew decided it was time he was Sailors if there was extra, money. taken down 20 notches. Steward eEFORE ANY'THf'^G- MAy HAPPEN, ^ Only two men at all delinquent asked that foc'sle keys be re,,, , dues, they would pay up in turned to department he^ads for .j^^^ York. Voted that night benefit of next crew. Steward watches should keep messhall thanked for his good work and clean, and that men using messcooperatioHi Minute of silence hall for recreation should do for departed Brothers. likewise. Mattresses used for sun-baths to be brought in after By HANK use. Discussion of better meth­ ods of garbage disposal. Man Every Seafarer has the honest responsibility of protecting the* who had left ship had borrowed BILLINGS^VICTORY. Jan. 25 SIU—the jobs, the contracts and the aims of the union—at all money. Decided to leave his —Chairman A1 Smith; Recording times by carrying out the SIU rules aboard ship and in the halls, stuff in New York, let money Secretary John Dugina. Deck and seeing to it that the Organizational and Educational Program matter rest for time being. Delegate Jacobson reported is enforced in every way needed and possible. This covers such 1. 4 S. everything okay, as did Engine things , as sailing unorganized ships and the method of becoming t 4. DEL MAR, Mar. 7—Chairman Delegate Lyon. Stewards Dele­ better union men, etc. To protect the strength, the powerful and FLORIDA. April 14—-Chairman J. Tucker; Secretary Glasgow. No gate Cruz said there were some reliable reputation and the current expansion of the SIU every Dan Thomas; Secretary A. Dominguez. Ship's Delegate Major beefs from departftients. Dele­ disputed hours regarding work Seafarer can easily enough continue doing his job in shipshape Costello repoi'ted on status of gates given vote of thanks. Voted done while ship was befogged SIU style aboard ship and carrying out the same kind of good P&O agreement and said every­ to post set of rules for new men'near Antwerp. Ship's Delegate unionism in every SIU hall where it's equally important. The thing running smoothly. Deck coming aboard. Motion by King, Scoiield said matter would go to SIU has for many years demonstrated to the public and especially Delegate Lawrence MfCullough second by Arena, carried that no Patrolman but that he thought to all unions, AFL, CIO and Independent—in SlU-fashioned words listed repairs badly needed permit to be pulled off and re­ no overtime could be collected and action—why and how we fight and win our fights, and the Ship's efficient manner in which real trade unionism progresses in these • in department, no beefs. En- placed by anothe^permit on pas­ for a weather delay. senger ships provided a bookman Delegate told Steward he has a times of the Taft-Hartley slavery law, the police, the scabs and gind and: Stewards Delegates refuses job. Decided to send a beef if company sends insuffi­ the desperate labor-fakers trying to survive and destroy. Atwell and Ferreiro reported all going well. Voted to have four resolution on this point to all cient stores. Chairman Smith 4 4 4 delegates draw up desirable branches. Voted donations to gave talk on unionism. Delegates changes in contract with P&O LOG and hospitals. Discussion gave crew vote of thanks for Brother Ed Edginton, the mustached electrician, just sailed after discussion of special prob- of garbage disposal methods. cooperation. Minute of silence into town after nine months aboard the Knox Victory—which blem of P&O because of natiure Minute of silence for Brothers for departed Brothers. lost at sea. was laid up along with several others... Brother Teddy "The 4 4 4 of run. Voted for all departments CHARLES NORDHOFF. Jan. Terrible" Babkowski, is fresh in town after some voyaging... to submit repair lists before ship 31—Chairman Frank Nacklicki; drydocks in May. Brother Ed Larkin an electrician with a long circuit humorous Recording Secretary Carl S. sense of humor, sailed in last week from a tanker trip be­ 4, t 4. Hammen. Deck Delegate Sim­ JAMES K. WALKER. Jan. 26 longing to one of our new companies... There's Brother Bill mons had no serious beefs to re­ —Chairman Joseph Cabral. No Todd, playing pinochle on the third deck while he's waiting port, nor did Engine Delegate secretary named. Deck Dele­ Blair nor Stewards Delegate for the kind of ships which come in and sail out again gate Alder. Engine Delegate, Negron. It was decided to lay out to sea—not the busy boneyards! Acosta and Stewards Delegate before the Skipper the problem Cabral had no beefs to report. of what to do about the unused Repair list made up to be turned toilet which was in foul shape. Brother George Berry just fini.shed a long trip. Something newover to Patrolman in first Voted to have laundry installed, happened to George. He became a poetry writer—due to a good American port. Also voted for the present lack to be reported 4 4 4 trip but a bad egg-braided character aboard... Here are some ship to be fumigated. Voted to CASA GRANDE. Mar. 28— to Patrolman. Minute of silence oldtimers in town: Steward Alfred Baizman, A. Vegas, Steward fine men leaving dirty utensils, Chairman Eddie Cole; Secretary for Brothers lost at sea. Joe Arras, S. Manning, J. Rogers, A. Norman, J. Hopkins, J. Dand, money collected to be turned Armand Stepanian. No beefs. 4 4 4 over to Fort Stanton Hospital. A. H. Sherman elected Ship's MAE. Mar. 4 — Chairman T. Murphy, J. Stickney, R. G. Collet, J. Cates, F. Boyle, J. Barran, Charles Conners and Bosun J. Patrick... Brother Clifton Wilson Minute of silence for Brothers Delegate. Purser to be reported C 1 o u g h ; Recording Secretary should be in town after his long trip and Far East ports. lost at sea. Steward's Delegate for sti-iking out overtime. Dele­ Stephens. Clayton called meeting to order. gate to check ship's stores. 4 4 4 Departments had no beefs to re­ 4 4 4 GOOD AND WELFARE: Brothers, here's something to re­ port. Series of motions passed JOHN HATHORN. Feb. 22— calling for repairs, new gear and member when you're ashore in those foreign ports. If there Chairman Spider Korolia; Re­ furnishings. Minute of silence are any SIU ships around bring them some of the various cording Secretary John G. Brady. for Brothers lost at sea. copies of the LOGS you have aboard. Save some for the next Deck Delegate E. P. Janosko re­ 4 4 4 port and another SIU ship or unorganized ship and tankers. SEATRAIN HAVANA, Mar. 19 ported department shipshape, re­ —Chairman Sam Cooper; Secre­ ceived vote of thanks. Stewards .And when you find yourself in a USS club or some favorite tary Fred Shaia. Some disputed Delegate E. Barrios and Engine SIU bar—if there are copies of LOGS there don't take all of hours reported in Engine Room. Delegate R. Trumbull reported them. Leave some for the next SIU ship coming in. Your other Voted to cable New York for few hours disputed. Voted to 4 4 4 shipmates will appreciate them as much as you guys did. ROBIN KIRK. Mar. 8—Chair­ Patrolman to meet ship. Dele­ make up consolidated repair list for all departments. Asked new man Ted Lawson; Recording gates to check on quality of ice cream. Voted to replace radio meat block for galley and new Secretary R. R. McCormick. Deck Here's another thing to remember. Before you sail from Ameri­ speaker with speaking tube. grill for stove. Discussed fines Delegate reported no beefs. Cooper elected Ship's Delegate for performers. Agreed that en­ Bosun explained why Mate can ports or when you come in off that trip—pick up as many dollars stopped two men from overtime. previously printed copies of the LOG and read up on all the by acclamation. Agreed to make tire crew donate five up repair lists and follow apiece, half for LOG, half for Stewards Delegate also reported news which happened or \t^ill happen—as well as other informa­ through on them. Asked, for hospitals. Voted to move laun­ no beefs, but Engine Delegate tion. Wherever you are, the more interested you are in your union after gangway. Cooper relieved dry. Ship's Delegate Brady to said there were a few hours dis­ and your union newspaper, the more informed you'll be for your as Chairman by Carlson. Vote of see Captain about launch fare in puted in his department. Under own benefit and the union's welfare. An ignorant Union brother thanks to Negotiating Committee Manila. Agreed to hold payoff Good and Welfare, several mo­ is a double danger: to himself—to his well paid rating—to his Minute of tions regarding keeping ship union brothers—and to the strength and progress of the entire for new raise; Voted renewal of until beefs settled; silence for Brothers lost at sea. clean were discussed and passed. union itself for the future. library books. CUT and RUN M mm �J' • ••• T H E S E TP AR E R S L O G Page Ten Fri^y, May 14, iMi ' " H - Fairisle Men Stand Solidly Behind Hard-Hit Shipmates |l i?r i«.. •k •. I^t'" 99 "Sorry To Miss It! TVVTVVVVVTVTy????????V?fT^ FVfvyyyffyyTVTfw Log'A -Rhythms Beached '..T:: • -y To the Editor; jpoi'tant. The crew of this ship I have just recently returned to have some represenBy BILL GILSTRAP from Antwerp, having paid off Nation when the ship arrives in Mobile, with some strong support the SS Fairisle. I flew here to iAAAAAAN Point Pleasant, N. J., when I from New York. I am sure there will be serious consequences to learned of my small daughter's This the music that will give me no rest, serious condition after an appen­ both the men and the Union at the payoff, which I understand dectomy. Kind of music like a pain in my chest. Now that her condition is will come sometime in mid-June. Again I say, hat's off to the Old freighter pushing through the deep sea rain, greatly improved and she is on fine bunch of fellows aboard the the road to recovery, my first Jackstays moaning like a soul in pain. thought is to try in some way to SS Fairisle. R. F. Hosch repay the men in the crew of Engine purring out a sad low tune, Point Pleasant. N. J. the Fairisle for their quick and Steel block wacking on a cargo boom. (Ed. Note: The matters re­ sincere efforts. Their financial help made it possible for me to ferred to by Brother Hosch have already been taken care get home quickly. Anthony Gambino. SUP, of. SlU representation will be SWELL GUYS says "Sorry I came in just too LA6TGNEW waiting for the Fairisle men I want to mention now that late for the UFE beef." His (^Ap/Rry when they arrive in port.) although their lot ha.s been none THifJGl ship. Ihe SS Hood^River. Paci­ too pleasant these past few fic Tankers, was in the stream months, their spirit hasn't suf­ TAXI MAN LENT in New York during the clos­ fered and to date nearly $1,000 CAB TO SIU IN ing days of the strike and paid has been donated by them in off in Hoboken just loo late four different cases where men WALL STREET for Gambino to walk the lines, were called home in emergencies. but he made a generous dona­ I must take my hat off to them. If you saw a taxi delivering tion anyway. "I was in the Down from the galley rolls a fried steak smell. They are as fine a crew as could coffee * and sandwiches to the beef when the SIU helped out be found anywhere. j picketlines. during the UFE beef the UFE at the Cotton Ex­ Crew all rushing at the tinkling bell. For that reason, I want to in WaU Street, the chances are change last year." he recalls, This is the music that I want to hear, ^ bring some things to your atten-j that it was Tomas Murphy's cab. and feels badly to have missed Murphy, whose cabs do most the SIU's latest operation in Lonesome music like a shell in your ear. of their business on the water­ support of Wall Street's white front, is an old friend of the collar workers. Incidentally, Salt water swishing on a rusty side, Seafarers. When the UFE beef the Hood River is going un­ Sea gull screaming, begging for a* ride. came along he placed a cab at der the Panama flag. the disposal of strike headquar­ Bow watch calling in a strong clear yell, ters. His generous action didn't in­ The sound drifts backward, 12 o'clock—all's well! ' crease his popularity with the army of cops who spent the month of April bivouacked in lower Man­ hattan., The "brave" men in the blue suits did their best to give By BILL GILSTRAP him a hard time. They didn't scare Tomas Mur­ tion and want you to let -those phy, however, who still is a To the Editor: Against the scudding thunderclou.ds the mast pauses men know they can feel sure friend of the SIU. On April 10, at Vancouver, the of your help. Steward of the SS Penrunar, re­ In its pendulum swinging and the long white sickle moon First and most important is the quested the delegates to see the In Good Crew fact that it has been difficult for dips low against the shores of morning. Captain about fresh vegetables the men to get a substantial and milk. The Captain had re­ The breeze bumps the ship's side and lingers draw on their wages when it was badly needed. When sub­ fused to fill the Steward's • re­ To finger the stays with a teasing harp-like sighing, sistence money was needed, it quest for these stores. was invariably late and was you start, alert, from mind-blank reverie to The Captain was told that we usually paid long after the meal would not sail the ship until Should have been eaten. remember how once a girl woke you thus the Steward's order was placed These events, had they hap­ in the night with her crying. pened only once or twice, would aboai-d. The Captain informed not have been complained about the delegates that the stores by -so fine a crew, but it hapwould be put aboard at noon. -pened so often it seems to me it The delegates told the Stew­ was either deliberate or the re­ ard. We sailed the same .day for sult of carelessness. Panama where we are now. By NO SLOPCHEST April 20 we were completely To the Editor: -There has been no slopchest When speaking of firemen at without vegetables. for -most of the time since Jan. lumber mills stacking lumber. On reading the article in the 15 and this, mind you, at a time The next day we had a meet­ April. 30 LOG -by Brother Wil­ Brother Floyd must have haid w^en the ship was in the port of ing and the Steward was blamed liam A .Floyd, SUP', and being a West Coast lumber mills and Hamburg, where nothing can be steam schooners in mind. for the shortage. seaman of fairly long standing pcurchased ashore and the men's It was then decided that we myself, I noted quite a few er­ There is no comparison in the draw was limited to two pounds would see the Captain again to roneous claims and statements. contracts, working conditions, or English rmhiaxy scrip (prac­ ask him to take on food in First, the Bosim does not al­ even comstruction to an ocean go­ tically worthless for normal Panama, then three days away. ways supervise the paint jobs-:- ing freighter. Never mind the uses). lumbermill. , These are the most important The Captain told the delegates that's apart from the question. If 1 can recall vorrectly, the of the beefs. But there is one that no more stores would come If the brother recalls, orig­ question to which I refer, it was: inally the Stewards Department more thing' possibly more imaboard. men were supplied with their "Why should an OS have more The delegates than got after own paint, paint brushes, etc. It overtime than a Night Cook and One of the able hands aboard the Steward, charging him with was only recently, after safety Baker?" On that question, of the SS Petrolite, Mathiasen misrepresentation and breaking measures began to get serious course, its only a point of correc­ his Union obligation by revealing consideration, that the Stewards tion as I had nothing to do with Tankers, which paid off in New - The slop chest is your corYork last week after a rugged to the Captain the proceedings of Department began obtaining the writing of that article. >'MX store while you are at their paint and painting gear In regai'd to messmen receiving 11-month trip was Seafarer our meeting. sea. You can't take your from the Bosun's locker, as it 11 hours overtime for Sundays It really is impossible to serve John Crews, OS, seen here on trade someplace rise if the was considered a fire hazard to and Holidays at sea, that's newg I'l two masters and be faithful to after boat deck. Despite tough riop chest doem't have what to:me. • maintaih more paint lockers than both at the same time. time. Crews said the men's you need. were absolutely necessary. conduct Yras exemplary. Florencio Letie (^rewman Reveals Cause Of Beef On Ship's Stores Night Watch mm 3 Painting Discussion Stirs Brother To Air His Views ATTENTIOli! �Friday, May 14. 1848 - C*>' •- •• THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleven U 1947 Bound Logs On Hand Former Patrolman Says Job Is Hard But He's Proud To Have Served Sit .m Bound volumes of the SEAFARERS LOG for the six-months from July through December 1947 have just To the Editor: Brother has a lot of beefs and roar, and wants to know "Where . _ , , , . „u • u demands that they be settled the hell have you been? I've arrived from the binders. Members may purchase them , ,^ man as one oug jo away, and that he be given been waiting for you." ® as long as they last at the cost price, which is $2.50 per whether anyone realizes it or his money—including that extra These guys who have to see not. A good many people seem hours, copy. to think he has it easy, but what the Patrolman in such a steaming Also available are some copies of previous • bound h® ^ S" '"""sh day and ''gLled-up°''&oth»°"'is if "fakes '""haS editions at the same price. Bindings.on^ all volumes are of "f ^talking about, so the Patrolman maybe two ships, one at one end Sturdy buckram with dates lettered in gold. A patrolman comes to the harbor, the second at Hall and what does he have to tnmgs to get oetter. the other end. All Seafarers who wish to set up a permanent file listek to when he arrives? Beefs, ^1/off'thJt Sin'hP hTs^a^h ad! I with a minimum of effort should act promptly. The "o^hing but beefs; beefs and still in ^he wagir^S^Vot^f ^ippSed ^ , J, , ,j 1TT1imore beefs. Either the ship was Ko..«oi„ wages, ana you re supposed to bound volumes may be purchased at the Headquarters gog^, or the Mate or the be around when i need you." baggage room, 4th floor, 51 Beaver Street, New York City.'chief Engineer, or that Union' OUT DOUGH Of course, not many Seafarers member did something this Un-| The Patrolman gets back to-^® that, but every now ion member didn't like. 'the Hall. He «tart. checking r-herkin^ in ® Patrolman runs into the Hall. He starts Maybe a contract or a Union his book and finds that in all rule was violated, but plenty of the confusion of trying to calm NO CURE times nothing is wrong, nothing the gashound he has come out Suppose the Patrolman stops a Patrolman could do anything a little short. So he has to dig by^riiuTe iot h^ knows about ^ 1 . make to take something for his headBy "SALTY DICK" Then the Patrolman goes to things balance. I^ehe on his way home from the ABOARD SS DEL NORTE— we're doing all right... I behe telephone. He learnfi from Then he finds that a man has day's work up and down the • Fausto Bottazzi, Waiter, certainly lieve we can improve somewhat the companies what ships are run off the ship without paying waterfront, Naturallj he likes the same. has a good voice. It's a sRame meetings paying off, what ships signing any dues or assessments at all. Naturally and being a little stricter with on. Now he can schedule his So he has to void a receipt which nttie spots ^hat all the memhe's wearing it out . shouting winos... day. makes more records to straight- bers like. So no sooner is he "scrambled eggs and bacon!" ... u w a a ay. en out. j comfortably set with his headA certain party is always talk­ Have you ever gone to Tigre, LIVELONG DAY All the above trouble because ache remedy than up comes ing about being a tree surgeon, I somebody with a beef. He lisabout 20 miles from B. A.? This he always "gets the job. of ^ ^ ship and of one gashound. memAnd so Thei,- Patrolman is a very delightful trip and I cleaning the palm trees with a I j ^ + +it goes. n t i tens,' does the best he " can, hears am sure you'd enjoy it. May I wet sponge ... Mac, that barber^im to do. He po- goes out to all the ships, at any 3 couple of more beefs. yuuu eiijoy iviay ^ ^ • lices the contract, to quote the time of day or night, in any u nnt hi-« inh-ei olr^ntr o con^ri 328111, OOeS llOt USe 8 DOWl tO CUt ,, j 1 1 1 ^ 1 • j j? ^ lime ne 116803 OUt IHS suggest you take along a senonso-called labor relations expei-ts, kind of weather. headache is worse instead of interpreter... , ta—as an interpreter... 1^ . • . ? ^ and that means that he squares While he is out along the wa- better solely because of the „ „ • T-. 1 -NT * I. 11 ' mean he gives you a haircut) ... Roy Pouraaux, Del Norte beUthe beefs. terfront, someone comes to the ^eefs, of course. boy saya passenger ahtps are not ^ All day long he squares beefs. Hall to see him. This man asks| Finally he gets home and as j^is dinner and later sit for htm He s stiolnng to cargo does not carry Maybe most of them are misun-j "Where the hell is the Patrolships...Ben,am,n Fitte, porter, derstandings that can be fixed man? I got to see him quick." ^stgning to the radio, he rememIS a very good worker and for . . up without any trouble, but some So they tell this man the Pa- t3gj.g the tough day But he also ., ,, .. That's a hearing apparatus... some reason or other all the ^ xaai. ai... are different. trolman is out, that he'll have to remembers all the years he'has . jj urriu- J I must state here that our Capother boys address him as Third . . , . ., One thing he has to face much wait. been a Seafarer, and how he has c+xs,.,a,.a 1^^^" ^ others too often is the case of the crewThe man goes to the nearest gggj^ the SIU grow and how Steward... be like him ... member who appears at the pay- ginmill to wait until the Patrol- ^own through the years the men Don Strong. Storekeeper, is a off gassed to the ears. -.1-1J by x.. What fellow has a girl at Nidiman gets back and, the time ^ave fought for everything they Canadian and he can tell you to's in B. A.? Whenever she That is one time the Patrolman the latter makes it, the fellow have, all about Alaska., if you're in­ 'is up against it. The gassed-up is a little gassed and in an up-| jjg remembers how tough a terested in going there... Mrs. sings he's lost in a dream... ~ I deal going to sea was when he Edna' Johaimsen. Chief Stew- ——— ardness, will bring a pair of f^lOp0i*OO ^he was a Messman, or an OS or skates and will skate on the a Wiper himself, but whichever boulevard so she can take off I to us, in 1945, reaffirmed the tue of their service in the war. jt was. it was tougher then than a couple of pounds... I'm pan­ To Ihe Editor: Meantime, the American tax- now. pledge that we American seaning a trip to Mar-de-Plata by Of the wartime peak, when payers'have been cheated out ofj Seafaring itself hasn't beplane soon. Let's see what it the American people owned and ^.arrying- across the material for their money. This is a fact. come any easier. The work is w .. 'operated, through the Maritime shaRhare the jorof"movAnd here is an off hand case: still hard, but nowadays the Ed Grothies, Waiter on the Del Commission, more than 5,000 . the Last year, when I was in Ro- wages and working conditions Norte, IS buying a Packard and ships under the US flag - on Definitely, not. sario, there lay, loading at the are something else again — not he wants someone to accompany April 15 there were left, under,^ ^oLy l American grain elevator, one of our Lib- that they shouldn't be still bethim on a trip through the U.S.A. bareboat charter, only 815 ships; Ljbertys and Victorys, flying the ertys, fiying the Honduran flag ter. You must share expenses, of and the figure is expected jjag, are moving the to disguise the nationality of the VERY BIG BEEF course!...Little Joe has received drop, by the end of the month. these ships are rogue who ran the ship and an offer to go with Torres. AB, to 715. Too often though, when he manned by underpaid crews, op- stuffed the dollars in the pockets on a skiff from New Orleans to it means some 200,000 Ameri- ' erated at low cost, and engaged of his striped pants. gets to remembering some of B. A. He has declined. can seamen, veterans of World cutthroat competition against the big beefs, the 1946 General My hat is off to Thomas Landa War II. have been thrown out _ remaining ships. If nothStrike for instance, he can't for­ for being a swell chef. He knows,of their jobs and left stranded jg gj^jpg get the scabs and the finks. his business. What member of on the beach. This, in itself, is driven from the seven Maybe dreams about them and JOSWBUSSOMe the crew aboard the Del Norte' evidence that'pur Government is seas. It has happened before. starts talking in his sleep. has Book No. 69 and signs ar- guilty of a breach of promise. Maybe he screams "scab" and OUT OF WORK There is a law against it. But tides on No. 69? ... We now have "fink" and his wife hears him, Already, some 50,000 American new bell-boy, Vincent Chavez, can we sue pur Government? The and gets him wrong. So what and he's on the ball...; Mac. the fact, however, remains that Pres- seamen have been deliberately does the Patrolman have then? barber, wants a barber chair forjiflent Truman as Commander in, deprived of their jobs; jobs to Another beef, a big one this the crew So it's up to us to Chief, in his Christmas Message which they were entitled by virtime, at three o'clock in the write to Mr. Kelly for it. All morning. One that takes plenty of squaring. in favor say, "Aye." ... And so it's beefs around the The Night Cook doing a split The ship was a money maker. clock. Even on weekends. Some is a. former acrobat... The One year out of the United scow always picks Saturday or rumor about Smith having the States, she had made many voy­ Sunday or Christmas to arrive peanut concession at the ages, carrying cargoes from port with trouble aboard. movies (on board) is not true. But there is one thing about to port. The rogue who had ac­ But he's trying to sell hot dogs, According to the shipping rules, upon discharge from a hospi­ being a Patrolman. No matter quired the Liberty under false though ... Out of a crew of 129. tal and registering within 72 hours, a man is given a 30 day card. how tough the job is on occa­ pretenses, had never been in That's fine, but there is a Brother here who was holding a shipping business before in his sions, it's worth it. A Patrolman 52 day old card when he was run over by a car, Does the brother life; yet he was making a . for­ knows that he is serving his fel­ lose-the time he accumulated while waiting for a ship prior to tune out of her freight and lived low members, and he knows that SIU SHIP iSACLBAr^SMlp/ the accident? if he does his job right he can like a lord. Joseph M. Walsh The conditions aboard were help make the SIU bigger, bet­ Marine Hospital rotten: poor food, long hours; ter and stronger. Galveston, Texas ' and no overtime. The Captain Above all, he knows that his . ANSWER: The brother, if his stay in the hospital is stayed in an expensive hotel, job and every member's job is SB6 THAT "ifcWR less than 30 days, will receive his original shipping card back. spending money on wine, wo­ to help the SIU keep its gains SHIP IS iHOoao However, if h^. has been in more than 30 days he receives a OB06R BBPORE men and song. It was all done and win all the unorganized nPAVSOfFj new card with 30 days credit. Incidentally, the time limit at the expense of the American shins to the SIU banner. on- reporting back to the - Union Hall is not 72 hours but taxpayer. Ex-Patrolman 48 hours. . H. J, Peierzon (Identity withheld by request.) 'The Voice Of The Sea' Big Fleet Pledge For Postwar A THE BBEF BOX REGAINING OF SHIPPING CARD CLARIFIED FOR HOSPITALIZED 1 �: »•! ril£ SEAFARERS LOG Page Twelve fiids Youth To Beware National Guard Hokum r I' P' [• i*: ENJOYING A TRIP ON TEE DUNCAN •• enemies: the boss, the police, and To tkte Editor; the National Guard. During , the past few months whenever I'd drop into the third The National Guardsmen would fldor recreation room at the New move in and break thd strike York Hall I found it a swell with club and bayonet. From one Jolace to relax between shipping. end of the United States to the • Cbmfortable seats, good coffee, other, it was known that if the a good television show are among NG was called in, the strike was the things on tap to make the as good as busted, along with •the heads and bodies of the waiting period pleasant. strikers. One thing, however, spoiled This same gang is now calling my enjoyment. It wasn't any­ on workers, among others, to body's fault, but I'd like to get join their ranks. Every day the a few words off my chest about radio blares out the story of how thje radio and television adver­ good life is in the NG. tisements of the National Guard. These "come-ons" tell of the BAYONETS USED snappy uniforms, the precision W can all remember, at least drilling, the two weeks encamp­ the oldtimers can remember, the ment" each year. But not one days when strikers were fired on single word about the strike­ by helmeted troopers and forced breaking activities of the Guard. to disperse their picketlines. In A lot of innocent people are those days tear gas bombs were being sucked in by this propa­ showered on any group of men ganda. And that's what I want who dared to strike for better to warn about. wages or improved conditions. Pat and Joe, as they were COUPLE WARNED Anytime there was an indus­ identified by Seafarer A. W. trial dispute, the workers knew Only last week, while sitting that they were faced with three in the Hall, I heard one of the Wasilick, knock off for a advertisements. It didn't impress breather after a work stint on me and so I paid little attention James Duncan bound for Seafarers In Japan to it. But a couple of young the France. Ship was described fellows seemed interested, and as a good one and liked by all they talked of signing up. I spoke to them and told them hands. the anti-labor history of the Na­ At right, "Hot Stuff," aged tional Guard, and by the time 17, displays his birthday cake, we finished talking, the boys no courtesy of the Duncan's Stew­ longer were interested in the ards Department Looks like Guard. the galley gang really outdid For any one who might be themselves on this one. taken in by the false propaganda being issued by the NG, remem­ ber, some day when the SIU is out on strike, the Guard might be called out to break' up the picketlines. Or if not the SIU, some other union. The National Guard might be able to fool some people, but To the Editor: ' I'm one guy they can't fool. And as long as I can have my This little story is self-explan­ say, I'm going to warn working- atory: men not to sign up with the While attempting, to carry an National Guard. inebriated FWT back aboard our From Nagoya, Japan, "Doc­ Joe Grimes ship in Shanghai, I was.accosted tor" I. H. Pepper writes that by a vodka-filled Russian com­ the boys of the Rufus W. munist who proferred escort, or Peckham are enjoying a good rather, to be of serv­ trip, the picture he snapped ice to^-laSs American "friends." proves his point. Identified on­ To^. .^ary to argue, I ^ntinly eis an Oiler and an AB off ued~ my way carrying my limp, watch, the two Seafarers man­ The minutes of a meeting held sweating burden over my should­ age a big grin for the "Doc's" aboard an SIU ship recently con­ er and followed by this charac­ camera. tained a request which we would ter. Halfway into a narrow evilto see granted. However, we smelling alley, which teemed SIU HOSPITALIZED like must rely upon the membership's with the riff-raff of oriental ci­ IN BALTIMORE LIKE response to do so. tizenry, we suddenly found ourThe crew, under Good and ^Ives stirrounded by several McCANN'S SERVICE Welfare, suggested that the SEA­ clamoring, petty car drivers and -To Ihe Editor: FARERS LOG devote two pages ricksha jockeys. To all brothers who would in the LOG to cheerful news, The din was terrific. Evidently like to know what we in the praise of men and crews and in­ the Russian, too, was irritated, Baltimore hospital talk about teresting experiences instead of for he began to attack the mill­ - when conversation ruris out, we'd moans, groans and beefs. ing and jabbering crowd. His like to say there's one subject WeU, we still want to hear huge fists crashed onto unfor­ in particular that gets our at­ from' Seafarers who have beefs tunate heads and soft stomachs. tention. —they serve a good purpose— Immediately a few tattered That subject is Brother P. J. but as the crew mentioned Chinese fell groaning to the 'McCann, who brings our LOGS cheerful news is just as inter­ cobblestones. Other drivers, in­ and weekly hospital allowances esting and we'd like to print furiated at the sight of then•fripm the Union hall. Last week ibre of it. fallen brethren, plunged reck­ thie LOGS hadn't arrived when That's Where you come in. lessly into the fray. he started to make his rounds Something unusual is always of the hospital and he was good .appening to seamen and crews Meanwhile, I was hurriedly enough to make a special trip wherever they drop the anchor. dragging my shipmate from the "'to see that we got our LOGS. That incident ashore in the last scene of the fracas as I had been jMost of all, 11 at any time port gave the whole gang a forewarned of the many.*dan= he can do anything for you, he'll laugh. It'll probably meter a gers lurking in Shanghai streets. Stones hurtled about, though 'go out of his way to do it. guffaw or two in the LOG. So, Brothers, we are" taking In the words of the big ad­ miraculously none found its tar­ thjs way of thanking P. J. Mc- vertising outfits: Don't "-hide you^ get. for all his kindness in light under a basket. FLED THE PACK helping the men here in the Just give us the details, pic­ tures, too, if possible, arid weH Upon reaching a spot of com­ Baltimore Marine Hospital. George Freshwater do the rest. The address is: SEA­ parative safety I observed . the Julius Wukart FARERS LOG, 51 Beaver St„ Russian running wildly toward us, the melee far behind. - ; New York 4, N. Y. John R. Tilley 'Michael H. Baal Upon reaching my side I se- (if" if ' Cf?-** •-••I;.,.;^;.-.;r" Friday, May 14. IMS Defends Alien: SIU Brothers, . Answers Critic To lhe.;Editor: I would like to answer Bro-. ther Arvel Beardon's position on the alien problem. His stand hasi aroused me and a lot of good, full-book Union members of alien descent. He made, a statement (LOG, April 30) about an alien who had been sailing American ships for the last 26 years without becom­ ing a . citizen. For that man I hold no brief. He or anyone else who has over five years in dis-; charges should be made to take out his citizenship papers. Don't you. Brother Beardon^ think it is difficult 'enough for guys lik^ me to ship out at present? Weren't your ancestors aliens, or were they redskins? I am surprised at your talking the way you do. If you are in­ terested in the pr.oblem and knew the red tape we must gd through to get our papers, you would not talk so fast, nor would you be so narrow minded. I would also like you to look up any alien's Union book and find if his dues are paid up and also who are the best Union men on the ship. True, it takes time to become a good Union man and most' of us aliens have only started to go to sea yesterday. I am just a pup, having spent only 12 years of my 26 at sea, ; I appreciate as much has anyone the conditions our Union has got-^ ten for us. None are better in the world. I think the aliens appreciate this more than most men think. If. fact, it mjght do some of the performers some good to sail on foreign ships for awhile, then they would appre­ ciate-SIU conditions and-wages. James Murphy verely criticized his action and asked him, "Why did you start slugging those people? They Brother Says SIU hadn't done anything to you." Leads On Waterfront He grinned and chuckled, an-1 swering in broken English, "UnEditor: der the existing circumstances it I have just retired my Union was imperative that I let those book and although I expect to coolies feel the strong arm of be away indefinitely, I would like to be placed on the mailing the Soviet Union!" list for the LOG. In this way I So bi'others, this one man is a can keep up with current events follower, not a leader. Let us al- ' on Union affairs, contract nego­ ways he alert and the unfortu­ tiations, etc. nate conditions that exist in some I have been a member in good other unions will never happen standing for six years and I to us. think our Union is leading by Remember, the best way is the waterfront. Let's hope American way and that is the ai^v^ays will. SIU way. Guy F. Wallace Angola, La. Tommy "Aussie' Dawes Shanghai Commie Incident Holds Warning, Says Dawes Got A Story? Send It in! ii PROUD HOLDOVER FROM ANOTHER DAT A rare sight on the seas ioday is this four-masted bark taking cargo in Durbag, South Africa. She. bears ^ the name -Passet and is out of Mariehamn, Aaland islands, Finland. Shot was by Seafarer Robert Kennedy. �TBE SEAFARERS hOG Fxiday, May 14, 1948 SEAFARERS ON DECK Get A Receipt Aboard Ihe SS San Angelo during a "itectn Irip lo the Persian Gulf were these four SIU members. From left to right: Buster Sietz, Tony Martinez. Mike Veronic and Steve Boguski. Photo was taken while vessel was at Arabian port of Has Tanura. Penmar Men Take Action Against Hardtiming Master To the Editor: Brothers, this is just a small item among the many things that have gone on during this trip. James Castle. Steward Benjamin Miguano, Deck Delegate ' William Hall. Engine Delegate Cleveland Manning, Stewards Delegate Florencio Letie Every member making a donation to the Union for any purpose should receive an official receipt bearing ihe amount of the contribu­ tion and the purpose for which it was made. If a Union official to whom contribution is given does not make out a receipt for the money, the matter should ' immediately be referred to Paul Hall, Secretary-Trea­ surer, SIU. 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N.Y. In advising the SecretaryTreasurer of such transac­ tions, members should state the name of the official and the port where the money was tendered. Have Fresh Milk On Tap. He Asks Page Thirteea Do Your Job Well And AU Will Go Well, Gypsy Says To the Editor: great a Brother you are. Just do your work and everybody will There are always going to be see how good a Brother you can guys beefing about this thing and be. that. With reference to guys who Time will tell, so keep cool all the time and just do what you don't like our Union and the are getting paid to do—the rest way it is run, and who talk is overtime. about joining up with some other DO IT RIGHT outfit, this old salt says actions speak louder than words. Some guys just think they go Don't grumble and stay to sea for coffee time and bunk around, boys, just be on your time and pay time. If all the overtime they think they have way. Some guys don't stop to think coming is not in, they try to get about the old salts who paved the Secretary-Treasurer, the As­ the way for them, and are still sistant Secretary-Treasurers, the good men who look for no ad­ Port Agent and every Patrolman vantages just because they have they can find down at thepayoff. So, you Brothers with the per­ full books and ratings. . " mits and tripcards, just go in DO THEIR BEST When these old salts go to sea, they really do their best to sail a ship the right way, not just to get their thrills, chills and Yankee bills. And when the boat bumps, the old salts don't jump and fail to come back until the second whistle blows. The greatest things that ever lappened for seamen came through the SIU—better living and working conditions, higher wages. pitching and hitting and you will Facts prove themselves.- So, learn the job right. That's how. off with you if you don't intend you win your ratings, doing the to do the right thing all the job right. way. When you know, your job, you Some guy will get to be a dele­ can keep going up the ladder. If gate and, when one. of his boys you care to, you may even move tias done wrong, his delegate pal topside. will uphold him. When the boat Here's to the ships that sail in bumps and the Patrolman jumps rain and sleet and snow and gale, aboard, this guy who's done and may God bless the SIU for wrong wants all the men to everything it has done for. sea­ stick up for him. men. So you don',t have to tell how Harry A. (Gypsy) Gibbs To the Editor: There was a special meeting called aboard the SS Pennmar on Here is something that should April 15 . which ' all Brothers be discussed in the LOG, and should hear about. later I think it might be insert­ The chairman of the meeting ed into the agreements for the was Brother A. E. Wolch, and the benefit of the entire member­ Secretary was Brother Florencio ship. F. Letie. The meeting was called It's the question of fresh sup­ to consider the case of Captain plies that I'm talking about. W. F. Gayle vs. James Castle, Fresh milk, fresh bread and Steward, and Cleveland Manning, things like that. Saloon Messman. These fresh supplies should be After serving supper onfe even­ put aboard a ship when it first ing, Saloon Messman Manning arrives from a foreign port. was in the saloon eating his Instead, what happens is this; supper. The ship's Steward puts in his The Captain came over to him order right away to the Port and asked where did he think Steward for freah milk and To the Editor: he was. The Captain said he t other items, and then the crew didn't want the Saloon Messman At the termination of the has to wait two or maybe three to eat in the saloon, that the "Broker's Waterloo" on Wall days before the stuff comes Messman's place was in the Street, the forces of right, backed aboard. crew's mess when it came to eat­ by the overwhelming might of ing. NOT A ONE men who fought what (in earlier \ years) appeared to be a hopeless actionary. Their only difference OFFICERS ONLY Yet there isn't a ship that To the Editor: battle, proved that the xmder- comes into port whose operator is that they employ different tac­ The saloon was for officers dog—underpaid, brow-beaten and does not know practically to the The. Taft-Hartley Actj which tics to gain the same greedy goal. only, the Captain said. He forever living in fear of his job minute what time she will dock. is doing so Much harm to labor Common sense teaches that as claimed that the Saloon Messman could defeat the Midases of Nor is there a ship that comes unions, is just whetting the em­ long as there is an industrial was a member of the crew and the financial field. ployers' appetites for the big world there must be capitnl. in with any milk on board. had no right to eat in the saloon. Until the last day on this In the future, the Messman earth, the rights of every man, To my mind, there ought to be dinner yet to come. In other Under a true democracy it can would have to take his meals in be he high or poor, shall come a standing order in all ports for words, these guys are slowly be handled equitably. The com­ the crew's mess, the Captain to the fore. Never was it meant every company to have fresh creeping up on labor and are not munists and the greedy monopol­ milk, bread and similar stores ists use capital for their sole ad­ ordered. that any man should live in on the dock not more than , four cracking down too hard until vantage and will use every sub­ The Crew then went to the fear. The Constitution of the hours after a ship ties up. they get the rank and file unions terfuge— even human souls — in Captain, demanding an explana­ United States was modeled with used to losing cases. their rush to assume its control. tion. The Captain replied that that thought. Every union mem­ There is no reason in the world why such a rule could They are eliminating one by It is plainly evident, however, the Messman was not to eat in ber in this nation, therefore, in one their obstacles in order to that a government can exploit ending the depotism of the Wall not be enforced. the saloon. Please note that there is al­ squash unions when they decide the workers far more thoi-oughly That was when the crew took Street czars, who have run ram­ most always a dispute over this the opportune time has arrived. than free enterprice. Socialist, action after considering the case pant for so many years, has milk and bread question. And Let us not beat around the communist and dictator forms of more than upheld the articles in the special meeting. there always will be until we get bush about the situation we are government have all been known The boys voted that the Stew­ of our Constitution. a hard and fast rule. ards Department was to claim an When the day dawns upon a So I say let's make the rule slowly becoming involved in. to be unsuccessful in providing Let us face the facts. We will be freedom for the common man. hour's overtime for each meal complete unionization -of all and make every company stick placed between the communists served after the regular meal white collar workers in this na­ So, we will find ourselves be­ to it. hours for the Saloon Messman. tion, every man and woman in­ How easy it would be was il­ on one hand and the large mon­ tween two fires: one, monopolistic Moreover, the boys made it volved will realize why the pe­ lustrated when the SS South­ opolists on the other, both of capital, which would dictate to clear that the Captain and other riod from March 29 to April 29, land paid off on April 25. The whom engage in name-calling the government, and, two, left officers were not to come into 1948 should long be remembered South Atlantic people had fresh against us in order to gain their wing elements who would en­ the crew's mess for coffee as they, as- the end of financial tyranny. milk waiting for us on the dock. respective reactionary goals. slave aU of us alike. had been doing in the past. The opposihg forces of high Why couldn't it be this way We will be called "reactionary Let us be realists and face the finance have repeatedly stated every time? capitalists" by the communists future in an honest way and not *N that the Seafarers International George Meaney and we will be called "left wing barter with either. It will be a Union and the-Sailors Union of radicals and goons" by the mon­ fight and don't forget it. We the Pacific had no place in this opoly powers. will need every penny we can If you don't find linen battle. Those who take this line INTENSE EMOTIONS get. Not only will we need it when you go aboard your of rea-soning might just as well Psychologists will tell you that as a Union but we as individuals ship, notify the Hall at once. say that our nation had no right •f • love and hate are only a razor's will have to save so that if we in the recent world conflict, in A telegram from Le Havre or edge apart. Communism and are faced with hardship, we will which the forces of evil and Singapore won't do you any monopolistic capital are even less tyranny were beaten and en­ go<^. It's your bed and you rolled . in the same tombs with apart, in my estimation. They not have to starve and sleep in both try for power and the con­ the cold. the Huns and Vandals. have to lie in iL trol of capital and both are rePaul ^ James R. Brown Sees Wall Street Strike As Fight To End Tyranny Predicts Taft-Hartley Law Backers Just Warming Up AnENTiON! tjoet al J "^1 -^1 �Page Fourteen THE S El A F ARERS LOG Friday, May 14> 1948 SIU Contracted Companies: Isthmian ir much of the pipe for the highly important pipe, line which car­ ried fresh water across the desert to the tx'oops fighting the Battle of El Alamein. To belter acquaint the SIU membership with the ships they sail and the SIU contracted companies behind them, a series of short articles on these companies and their ships is being run in the LOG. Some of the companies have long and interesting records in American maritime history—some of that history was made with SIU crews aboard the ships. S' wi ' |i Isthmian Steamship Corpora­ tion, long known for its farflimg operations, has been under contract to the Seafarers Inter­ national Union less than a year, but, like all other contracted companies, it now has SIU crews aboard- its ships, who, no doubt, are interested in the story be­ hind their ships. The history of the company, goes back to the turn of the cen­ tury and is deserved of space here for two reasons: 1) The company is now under contract to the SIU and. 2) it's history is an integral part of the Amei'ican To make use of the new ves­ sels, the company organized merchant marine. One of the largest operators in routes to all parts of the world, ocean commerce under the including the Pacific Coast of American flag. Isthmian ships are the United States and Canada. to be found in practically all But in spite of the large fleet major ports along the coasts of which materialized almost over­ United States and the Far East. night, the scope of operations soon proved that the company's Long active in the intercoastal 28 vessels were inadequate to ac­ trade. Isthmian services trade to commodate the volume of Amer­ the Netherlands East Indies, ican products for distribution to Malaya, Hawaiian Islands, India, U. S. ports and abroad. Persian Gulf Area, Egypt, Pales­ VITAL RAW MATERIALS tine, Syria, The Red Sea area, French Indo China and the At one time the company Philippine Islands. found itself chartering as many Starting from scratch over ^0 years ago, the company has man­ aged, through the development of its own market, to rank as a power in the American merchant marine. STEEL PAPA Although the Isthmian Steam­ ship Lines had their origin in 1910 when two steamship serv­ ices, the New York & South American Line and the M^le Leaf Line, were inaugurated, the Isthmian Steamship company in its present form came into exist­ ence at the close of the first World War. With the termination of hos­ tilities Isthmian's parent, Uni,ted States Steel Corporation, found itself with two large ship­ building plants, one at Chicka­ saw, Alabama, and the other at Kearney, New Jersey. Instead of folding up, the corporation de­ cided to go into the steamship industry to carry its products to its world-wide markets. fe'- p: ij-: m fi: Panama. The fleet, too, because of its world wide operations be­ came symbolically an east-west link . In naming the 28 ships, the company titled the 14 built in the New Jersey yards according to the "Steel" • pattern, embody­ ing various phases of activity im­ portant to the development of steel industry. For example. Steel Engineer, Steel Exporter. Those built in Chickasaw, Ala­ bama, were named for southern cities. For example, Birmingham City, Memphis City. as 20 additional ships. In the intercoastal trade between the Atlantic and Pacific Coasts, as many as 15 vessels were operat­ ing at full capacity. In 1939, when war in Europe flared up foreign vessels which had been engaged in United States trade were withdrawn for military service and the prose­ cution of the war. This shortage of ships made it necessary for American operators to expand. So, before the U. S. entered the war and engaged in a big shipbuilding program, the Isthmian company chartered ad­ ditional ships. In 1940 and 1941, the company was operating about double the number of vessels it actually owned and at peak operations totaled more than ICQ. Isthmian's house flag is a blue field -with a red diamond on a -white cross. The com­ pany stack (not shown) is solid buff. One of the operations of the company was the transportation of vitally needed crude rubber from the Far East. The Isth­ mian ships brought , more than 60 percent of all crude rubber transported to this country be­ tween September, 1939, and December, 1941. It wasn't long, however, before the war in Europe caught up with American merchant ships. Isthmian's Steel Seafarer was the first company vessel lost to enemy action. On September 5, 1941, more than three months be­ fore Pearl Harbor, an aerial bomb struck the ship and sent her to the bottom of the Red Sea in 15 minutes. In later months she was fol­ lowed to oblivion by 22 other company ships. Of the losses, 15 were company-owned and 7 were ships operated for the gov­ ernment. By the end of the war only nine of the company's orig­ inal 27 ships wei-e left. In addi­ tion to the 15 sunk, two were purchased by the government and turned over to Russia and one was sold by the company. PIPE FOR AFRICA Some of the wartime activities of the Isthmian fleet, though not manned by SIU crews, point up graphically the achievements of the merchant marine. Operating in practically all theatres of conflict, the ships of the Isthmian Corporation lent tremendously to the .filled vic­ tories. Isthmian ships transported the use of a tremendous num­ ber of chartered ships, made Isthmian the operators of tha largest fleet under the American flag. At one time, when Isth­ mian acted as agents for the Matson Line, the fleet consisted Isthmian ships continued to of 142 ships. supply the troops as they swept Wi^h but nine ships remaining across Africa to Bizerte and on after the war the company went to Sicily and Italy. about rebuilding its fleet for The famous Murmansk Run post-war operations. Contracts was serviced by Isthmian ships. were immediately signed for' the On this run three of the Isth­ purchase of 24 converted C-3s. mian losses occurred. One ship, Of these, 21 are now operating. All of the ships are named to the Mobile City, returned 15 follow the "Steel" style of nam­ months later after leaving the ing. The three yet to enter U. S. for Murmansk. The trip service are the Steel Voyager, both ways had begp uneventful. Steel Rover and Steel Traveler. The " ship instead had been POSTWAR FLEET pressed into service by the Rus­ While Isthmian now operates sians for the movement of men 29 company owned ships and 41 and equipment along the north bareboat chartered vessels, the Russian coast. final company fleet will number but 24 C-3s. The chartered ships SWITCHED TO SOUTH will be returned to the Maritirne Later when the run to Mur­ Commission and the pre-war mansk was discontinued. Isth­ company ships will be sold. The C-3s are much larger and faster than Isthmian's older ves­ sels. Each has a deadweight capacity of 12, 615 gross tons and a speed of 17 knots. The older Among the ship losses, Isth­ vessels have ' a deadweight of mian, like some of the other 9,480 gross tons and a speed of companies, suffered a mysterious IIV2 knots. disappearance. The Steel Age, Absent from participation in out of Capetown, South' Africa, all that went on in the Isthmian February 15, 1942, bound for fleet before the end of the war Trinidad, disappeared without a was the Seafarers. The return of trace. peace signalled a drive by the Union to organize the unor­ After several months all'hope ganized. Largest of the unor­ was abandoned of ever learning the ship's fate. Finally, more ganized dry cargo companies was than six months after the ship Isthmian, so it was natural for had disappeared, a letter was the SIU to concentrate its en­ received from a man in a Ger­ ergies in this fleet. man prison camp stating that he The SIU, which had attempted was the sole survivor of the to organize the Isthmian fleet in Steel Age. 1940, but could not do so be­ His name checked with the cause of many problems, once crew list so, through the Swiss more turned its eyes and strength Legation at Berlin, the man was 'toward the company's many interviewed and gave the details 'ships and jobs. of the ship's loss. The ship was The 1945 Agents Conference of hit by two torpedoes and went the Seafarer-s laid the ground­ down almost immediately 600 work for an intensified organiz­ miles off Trinidad. The survivor- ing campaign. jumped on a raft and v/as later I After a large percentage of the picked up by the submarine re­ j Isthmian seamen had pledged sponsible. I themselves to the SIU, an NLRB The world-wide participation election was set for March 18, of Isthmian ships in the war, and 1946 to continue until October, 18. mian ships , delivered goods to the Persian Gulf where thoy were transported overland to southeastern Russia. As the ships hit port the crews voted for the SIU, the NMU or no Union. After a one-month delay, the final tally was made on November 18. Too, the corporation had found that there was a lack of vessels suitable for carrying steel in odd shapes, lengths and weights. Out of the program for a fleet, 28 ships were built to special de­ signs for company use. END OF STRUGGLE It's history now that the SIU won by an impressive majority, of all votes cast. However, it was ten months later, after stall­ ing by the company, charges by the -NMU and a nine-day strike that the SIU and the company signed a contract calling for the hiring hall and rotary shipping. Some of the special features of these ships were cargo holds, decks and hatches constructed to make po.ssible the handling with ease and dispatch the heavy structural steel and long steel rails. Heavy booms capable of lifting pieces up to 30 tons were provided. The ships also were designed to carry liquid cargo in bulk. Later, on November 23, 1947, less than nine months ago, a full contract containing all the pro­ visions of the i-egular SIU agree­ ment was signed by the com­ pany. HONORED CANAL The ships were launched in 1920 and 1921 and the Isthmian fleet took to the seas. The name "Isthmian" was chosen in honor of the Panama Canal, the link between the oceans of .the east and west through the Isthmus of The Steel Director, one of Isthmian's 24 nevr C-3s purchased to replace wartime losses. The histor-y of the Isthmian Steamship Corporation up to the present occurred almost entirely without union seamen aboard its ships. But new history wiU be made—this time with Seafarers aboard the ships. :/:< �Page Fifteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, May 14« i34S Report On Calmar, Ore Agreements „ ' (Continued from Page 3) SECTIONS — CHIPPING. SCALING AND PAINTING SECTION 19 — PROHIBITED WORK SECTION 10 — EXTRA OVERTIME This is a new addition to^ the old contract, and pro­ vides that when any member of the Stewards De­ partment is-called out to work between the hours of 7:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m., .a minirqum of 2 hours' over­ time shall be paid; This is a new addition to the old contract, and provides that if any member of the Stewards Departnient shall be required to perform any worl? which The old contract was vague on this, issue. The new. has been expressly prohibited in this article, he shall contract provides now that members of the Stewards be paid for such work at his regular overtime rate. Department shall not be required to chip, scale or SECTION 20 — MINIMUM OVERTIME paint. This is a new clause and makes this new agreement the only contract in existence that provides for this kind of overtime. The Second Cook and Baker gets 6 hours guaranteed overtime per week for baking, and the Chief Cook gets 3 hours guaranteed overtime per week for cutting meat. Wages ; SECTION 13 — EXTRA PERSONS SLEEPING ABOARD. This is a new addition to the contract. When two or more persons other than regular crew members, pilots and super cargoes sleep aboai-d, the member of the Stewards Department who takes care of the room shall be paid $1.06 per day per person. Ratine . Monthly Rate Rate. Rate Total Before Effectne Effective Aaaaimt of June 16, '47 June 16, '47 April 5, '46 Increase' Boatswain. .$217.30 $228.17 $260.44 $43.14 Carpenter 217.30 228,17 242.54 25.24 AB-Quartermaster 182.85 191.99 210.01 27.16 AB 182.85 191;99 210.01 27.16 . SECTION 14 — SHORE BREAD OS 159.00. 166.95 ' 177.47 18.47 This is an addition over the old contract and is the AB Maintenance .. 197.75 208.69 221.84 24.09 same as in .the regular SIU agreement. The company Deck Engineer .... 217.30 228.17 242.54 25.24 shall furnish bread from shore in >all continental U.S. Oiler 188.15 197.56 210.01 21.86 Ports and when it is not furnished, the Second Cook FWT 188.15 197.56 210.01' 21.86 and Baker gets 3 hours' overtime for each batch ot Wiper 185.50 194.78 207.05 21.55 bread baked. Steward 233.20 244.86 265.75 32.55 Chief Cook 217.30 228.17 242.54 25.24 SECTION 15 — CLEANING MEAT AND 2nd Cook & Baker 196.10 205.91 218.88 22.78 CHILL BOXES Utility 159.00 166.95 177.47 18.47 This is a new addition and provides that when mem­ Messman 159.00 166.95 177.47 18.47 bers of the Stewards Department clean gratings and •Chief Electrician.. 312.17 327.78 348.43 36.26 defrost and/or wash down the meat or chill boxes, •Electrician— they are to be paid overtime. Deck Eng 251.22 263,78 280.40 29.18 •Machinist 251.22 263.78 280.40 29.18 SECTION 17 — DUMPING GARBAGE •Fireman (Straight) 177.55 186.43 198.18 20.63 , This is a new clause and provides that no member ••'I'hese ratings carried only on Ore Line Ships. of the Stewards Department shall be required to go on the dock to dump garbage. SIU HALLS SIU, A&G District NOTICE SECTION 21 — FULL COMPLEMENT AND WORK DUE TO ABSENT MEMBERS This is a new addition to the old contract, and pitfe' vides in detail that when a vessel saUs without fulfr complement, the wages of missing men are to, be divided among member's who perform their. work,^t provides also that, except when a skeleton crew (standby) is aboard, a full complement of the Stew­ ards Department must be maintained when the ship is feedjing. ' Overtime EFFECTIVE JUNE 16. 1947 Lower Bracket: $1.06 for ratings under $210.00 Higher Bracket: $1,325 for ratings over $210.00 , EFFECTIVE APRIL 5. 1948 Lower Bracket: $1,125 for ratings under $223.23 Higher Bracket: $1.41 for ratings over $223.23 Conclusion This contract, while still npt on a par with the rest of the SIU contracts, can be considered as a great improvement over previous contracts and conditions for these two fleets. It is therefore "recommended to the membership that this report and contract be ac­ cepted. The Committee further recbmmends to the member­ ship that the question of the Hiring Hall as contained in this contract be accepted as such, so that the Union will not be forced into the position of fighting this issue with only two companies, where later on in the year we shall be involved with approximately 50 companies on the same issue. The Negotiating Committee is of the definite opin­ ion that once a tie-up of any vessel is necessary for the preservation of the Union Hiring Hall, it should then be all ships and alL'companies on all coasts and not be confined to the individual ships of one or two individual companies. Fraternally submitted, Paul HaU Joe Algina J. P. Shuler Lindsey Williams Robert A. Matthe-wa Ray White PERSONALS IVAN ORRELS Gear belonging to the follow-. bag; John Pruett, Handbag; Law- FRANCIS E. McGILLICUDDY Frank Pinkowski is interested Contact Carl A. Coates, 1520 ''BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. ing men is being held at the rence Edwards Suitcase; William William Rentz, Agent Calvert 4530 Baggage Room of the New York Arm^rman, Suitcase; John T. in the pictures taken in Bor­ 5th Street. So., St. Petersburg, BOSTON 276 State St. Hall. He can be Fla. In order to make room Reilly, Suitcase; Mc Jenning, deaux, France. Walter Siekmann, Agent Bowdoin 4455 for incoming gear, the below Suitcase; Frank JDirksman, Suit­ reached through the Philadelphia '4 4 GALVESTON 308'/,—23rd St. listed articles will be disposed case; Michnierwez, Small Suit­ Hall. STANLEY JANDORA Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 of, if not claimed within ninety case; John Onnal, Suitcase; Rob­ Get in touch with your sister, & i. t. MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. S. L. WOODRUFF ert High, Suitcase; Clarence ListJandora, 217 Hart St., Brooklyn, Cat Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 days. Your father asks that you New York. William Yudovishes, Dis­ erman. Suitcase; Reuell David, NEW ORLEANS. ..... .339 Chartres St. E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 61126113 charges, Wallet; Leonard Eugene Handbag; Edward M. Rydom, write him at Geary, Oklahoma. 4 4 4 NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. Redmon, Wallet, Papers; George Handbag. WILLIAM F. GORDON A S. Joe Algina, Agent HAnover -2-2784 Bullett, Discharge; Edward T. ALBERT McCABE Eugene Benton Hall, Suit­ Write to L. A. 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'very sick. Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 Albert Olson, Papers; Adam Kar- mer. Suitcase; Charles W; Scott, TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. powich. Papers; Clarence R Suitcase; Peter F. Riedel, 2 Suit­ Claude Simmons, Agent Phone M-1323 Crow, Discharge; William Joseph cases; John Riebel, Suitcase; HEADQUARTERS. .51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. HAnover 2-2784 Walsh, Papers; Guston Bocek Joseph UdilyaR, Seabag; Howard The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ Discharges; Woodraw Wilson Murray Larm, Seabag; A. Fitz­ SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall Lawson, Papers; Edward Burke, gerald, Seabag; Charles Motts, farers International Union is avfiilable to all members who wish ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS 'apers; Herbert Elgin Doyle Seabag; Clyde De Shelter, Sea-1 to ^^^e it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of RSbert Matthews J. P. Shuler Papers; Everette L. Penn, Papers; bag; J. W. Tailor, Seabag; C.! their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have Joseph Volpian Norman O. Dukes, Papers; Wil­ Goodwin, Seabag; H. Macaline, the LOfr sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every liam C. Lingard, Papers, Pass- Seabag; C. D. Gillette, Seabag; SIU branch for this purpose. However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIUport;Peter Merx, Papers; Chester Mike Suurna, Seabag. HONOLULU .'...16 Merchant St, hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG,, Chesna, Papers; Byron R. De Gears from the Waterman line, Phone 58777 PORTLAND Ill W. Burnsido St. Forest, Papers; William Lyons, and some that been here for over which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 Beacon 4336 Papers; Charles Edward Richard­ one year. Beaver Street, New York 4 ,N. Y. RICHMOND, Calif 257 ,5th St. son, Papers; Galder E. Parker, B. MUler Phone 2599 PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION '444 SAN FRANCISCO..... 59 Clay St. Papers; Jacob T. 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Jackson, Box; Alexander Main 0147 DETROIT i038 Third St. Stephenson, Suitcase; John Rie- York. Signed Cadillac 6857 bel, Seabag; G. M. Everett, Pack; 4 4 4 DULUTH.... 531 W. Michigan St. P. T. Archilles, Box; D. G. John­ Joseph-A. Ryan, get in touch Melrose 4110 Book No. son, Box; John Kneiss, Box; T. with Volpian et headquarters re­ TOLEDO..... i.. 815 Summit St. 2112 Omara, Pack; C. Newberg, Hand- garding an important matter. m Notice To All SIU Members SUP Gt. Lakes District m 3 �i. • " i y.. •s -Vii fl '' " • If r\'k ^ yff-r'. i'l-' W' 11-' 1.1 •" M . If Page Sixteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. May 14, 1948 Anniston Gity Crew Tours India To See Sights Of Karachi, Calcutta The crew of Ihe SS Anniston City, Isthmian, takes the sun end gets its picture taken at the same time. Back row, left to right, J. Rudolph, D. Fontenla, A. Guna, F. Galvin, R. Schram, C. Ramos, G. Kyer, H. Thomson, and M. Hummel. Next row, in the same order, E. Jacobsen, A. Moller, B. Mondido, and C. Cessna. Bottom row, in the usual order, L. • Brain, I. Gorgas, C. Muscaretta, G. Sneeden, and G. Cline. The pictures of the Anniston City, which appear on this page, were taken last trip when the ship made the usual Far East run. All of the pictures were snapped by Brothers Paskowski, Cessna, and Sneeden. The above shot was taken while the crew was testing the Lyle Gun. which is part of the usual shipboard procedure. Crewmembe^s report that things are getting better aboard Isthmian ships since the new contract was signed. Another normal routine measure is Fire and Boat Drill. Above snapshot shows the crewmembers at their stations, ready for apy emergency.^ This was just a drill, but in the event a real fire had occurred, the members of the crew would have known exactly what to do. It is this type of preparedness that saves lives at sea. and it is for this reason that the Union has always pressed for safety measures to safeguard the lives of men. ii s. While on the Far East run, the Anniston City stopped at many ports. Just like tourists, the members of the crew went ashore to see the sights. Above, left to right, C. Cessna, a guide, F. Paskowski, and I. Gorgas, stand in front of the Jade Temple, in Calcutta.' This temple is one of the most unusual sights to see in India, and is visited each year by many thous* ands of devout Hindus, as well as by many tourists. The intricate carving of the pillars and steps, which is clearly visible in this picture, has attracted experts from all parts of the world to study this marvel of the age. India is the home of many other marvels and now that the war is over many tourists are making the trip to that mysterious country. The sights of Karachi also attracted our wan­ dering Brothers, and they hired an ancient horsedrawn vehicle to pull them around the city. Posing in front of the open carriage is a Karachi gendarme —cop to thosei who don't understand French. \ v /v: Another Calcutta sight which intrigued th? men of the Anniston City was the cremating of a body right in the streets, in the midst of people walking to and fro. India is so overcrowded that space for cemeteries cannot be spared, and so deceased persons are cremated and their ashes scattered. It used to be the custom for the widow to throw herself on the burn­ ing pile alsoi but this has been halted during the past fifty years. Karachi natives were as interested in the Annis­ ton City men as the seamen were in them. Wher­ ever they went they were stopped for conversation. Here a few of them paused to chat in the market­ place with some unselfconscious nativesi - • Brother Paskowski, above, makes the transition from a ship of the sea to a camel, the ship of the desert. He says that although the camel doesn't ' pitch and roll as much as a. ship,, still and all a ship smells better than a camel. . •• p'.- � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1939-1949 Description An account of the resource Volumes I-XI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource May 14, 1948 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. X, No. 20 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES A&G GROWTH CONTINUES AS TWO MORE COMPANIES SIGN TANKER AGREEMENTS SEAFARERS HITS MERGER OF MEBA, RADIO MEN HARTLEY ADMITS SLAVE LAW WASTES GOV'T TIME MONEY NEW ORLEANS BRANCH TO OPEN NEW HALL REPORT ON CALMAR,ORE AGREEMENTS STEADY PARDE TO THE BONEYARD SLOWS UP BALTIMORE SHIPPING BOSTON SEAFARERS EYE NON-UNION TANKERS SHIPPING IS GLOOMY IN PHILLY BUT THEY HAVE ATHLETICS GALVESTON AWAITS GRAIN CARGOES COAL STRIKE END DOES NOT CHANGE NORFOLK PICTURE JOB DONE BY ORGANIZING STAFF PAYS OFF NEW YORK WITH SHIPS CREWING OF SOUTH ALANTIC SHIPS PROMISES ACTIVITY FOR SAVANNAH SEAFARERD GET QUICK SERVICE FROM BRANCH IN PUERTO RICO MOBILE EXPECTS SHIPS SOMEE DAY BUT NOBODY CAN SAY JUST WHEN CAVALIER WILL DROP NEW YORK FOR NEW ORELEANS AT END OF JUNE RETROACTIVE PAY WAITING DESOTO CREWMAN ASSAIL SHIRKERS,STRESS NEED FOR SOUND UNIONISM SIU CONTRACTED COMPANIES: ISTHMIAN ANNISTON CITY CREW TOURS INDIA TO SEE SIGHTS OF KARACHI,CALCUTTA Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 05/14/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/23cf9102e34e97a880277cf8894edca4.PDF 89e7c437703052a8dd2fcaff3f5b84de PDF Text Text Official Organ of the Atlantic and Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of North America VOL. X NEW YORK. N. Y„ FRIDAY. MAY 21. 1948 T-H Act Slows NLRB Work, Delays Cities Service Case NEW YORK—^For over a month now, since the last Cities Service protest was overruled by the National Labor Relations Board, the Seafarers International Union has been awaiting certification as collective bargaining agent for the unlicensed personnel in the CS fleet. In the normal course of events, such certification would have been re­ Do It Now By .an overwhelming vole on the Referendum Ballot, the membership of the Sea­ farers International Union. A&G District, went on rec­ ord to protect itself in the hard days to come by build­ ing up a strike fund and by providing shoreside oper­ ating bases. That means a $10.00 Strike Assessment and a SIOJN) Building Assessment. Al­ ready many members have paid these sums. The operators will move without warning. It is our duty to be prepared. Pay the assessments im­ mediately. It is our insur­ ance for the future growth and strength of the Umon. No. 21 Seafarers Signs Tanker Outfit, Tweifth In Year ceived by now, but with the tre-« NE*W YORK—^With the signing of the U. S. Water­ While the Cities Service case, mendous backlog of work which ways Corporation ro a standard SIU tanker agreement. has piled up on the NLRB, there which would grant collective bar­ Headquarters of the Union this week announced that in is no telling when the final wore gaining rights to many tmlicensed seamen who really re­ will be forthcoming. the past year twelve new tanker companies had been Before the passage of the Taft- quire such i-epresentation, kicks brought under contract. At the same time last year, the Hartley law, the national of­ around the NLM offices, the SIU did not have a single contract in the tanker field. fices of the NLRB handled ap­ Taft-Hartleyites will be figuring proximately 600 to 700 cases per out how the Board and unions The additions, besides U. S. Waterways Corporation, are month, and the backlog never ex­ can be stymied even more effec­ Tanker Sag Harbor Corporation; Petrol Tanker Indusceeded 5058 cases. That was bac tively. ttries, Incorporated; J. M. Carras, enough, but not as serious as the Incorporated; American Tramp situation, has become today. Shipping Development Corpora­ To day the NLRB is more than tion; Philadelphia Marine Corpo­ 12,000 cases behind, and is only ration; U. S. Peti-oleum Carriers, able to process half the work it Incorporated; Strathmore Ship­ did before enactment of the T-H ping Company, Incorporated; law. Intercontinental Steamship Com­ Most of the delay is caused by pany; Federal Motorship Cor­ the law's requirement that unions the lead of New York employers eligible for unemployment insur­ poration; Metro Petroleum Ship­ By JOSEPH VOLPIAN must go through special election Here is the history of the situa­ ance after the proper* period. Special Services Representative ping Corporation; and Palmer procedures before requesting em­ tion. This view was followed in New Shipping Corporation. ployers to institute a union shop NEW YORK—The shipowners York and elsewhere until New In 1946 when seamen first be­ This represents close to fifty contract. Even Representative in their greed for extra profits York State began to pay back to came eligible for imemployment ships, with more to be added in Fred Hartley, co-author of the have discovered a new way to insurance, a group of big wheels the employers the money left the near future. In addition, law admits that this is unneces­ drop the boom on seamen.. Using from the New York State bu­ over in the unemployment insur­ certification in the Cities Service sary. little legal skullduggery they reau handling the matter came to ance fimd at the end of the year. fleet is pending, and that will In the fii'st 6,000 cases, less than 50 shops voted against the are trying to welsh on unemploy­ SIU headquarters to get the facts There was $168 million for all mean sixteen more ships. Other employers, shipowners included. companies are in the process of on our hiring practices. ** union shop, and adds Robert ment insurance. The shipowners saw their chance being organized, but the names Denham, chief counsel for the .AGREEMENT and pounced. They are contending that if must be withheld at this time NLRB, "There's no reason to be­ After an extensive investigathey can come up with a phony Not only would they profit for strategic reasons. lieve there will be any change in claim that they offered a man a ation of the nature of seafaring from the rebate, but if they could The U. S. Waterways Corporathose figures." ob for another voyage the in general, the traditional as­ find ,a twist to make seamen (Continued on Page 3) man is not eligible for unem­ pects of the articles, the Hiring ineligible for unemployrhent The brutality which had characterized the Di Giorgio ployment compensation because Hall, Rotary shipping and other compensation on the beach they le is "quitting without just matters, these state officials could make the rebates even Farms strike flared again cause." The SIU is moving fast agreed that the end of the ar­ larger. In short, they decided to this week with the shooting ticles or the payoff constituted rob the poor-box. And, quite to counteract them. of James Price. Pres. of termination of a c(^ntract. naturally, shipowners in other An this started in New York Local 218, National Farm states fell in line. This meant that if a man came State where most of the steam­ Labor Union, AFL. For fur­ ther details on this strike, ship companies have headquar­ off a ship at the end of articles Here is the way it works in The importance of the SIU's ters. Unemployment insurance is he definitely was not "quitting New York. A man on the beach drive to organize tanker fleets see page 4. primarily a state matter but ship without just cause.'5 Nor was he finds that he needs unemploy­ is made clear by recent world^ ment compensation and goes up ship statistics showing that tank- , ~ Of course Senator Joseph Ball ownei's and operators in other being "fired for ipidconduct." of Minnesota, the "watch-dog' states have been quick to follow What was mofe, he was to apply for it. The insurance ers now constitute a quarter ef" people get in touch with the the world's total tonnage. of the Joint Committee on Labor . -i-company which sends back a let­ Management Relations, is not In addition, more tankers are ter saying that the man refused prepared to accept this as proof to sign on again and that he is being built, in the United States that workingmen want the union not eligible. He quit his job as well as abroad; because of the ' shop. without just cause, the company growing demand for petroleum He says that maybe the answer and the extended supply lines ; says. is to forbid the imion shop en­ to the Persian Gulf and else­ The Staten Island Marine Hos­ such delays > result in incon­ tirely, and he will begin hearings where. SHAKY GROUND venience and confusion, suggest on Monday, May 24, on how the pital requests that out-patients Of tonnage now under con­ that better medical service can Taft-Hartley law can be tight­ come for treatment on Wednes­ The companies have taken struction throughout the worldp be rendered if out-patients, visits ened up. days, Thursdays and Fridays their position knowing full well is a In addition to taking up the whenever possible from now on. are spread over the entire work that they are trying to deprive one ton in every five tanker ton. At present, about day and through the whole week. whole question of the union shop, seamen of what is rightfully 8d Reason for the request is that If you are an out-patient at theirs under law. Moreover, they 450 tankers are being operated the hearings will consider ways under the American flat,' and an­ the Out-Patient Department is Staten Island, try scheduling and means of giving' employers iJcnow that they are violating a other 30 are being built by pri­ even rnore latitude in influencing carrying a very heavy load. Be­ your visits for Wednesdays, maritime tradition by which em­ vate operators. or coercing workers to vote cause almost everybody arrives Thursdays and Fridays between ployment ends with the articles. First tanker ever built came against the union, and will also for treatment on Mondays and 9:00 and 10:30, a.m. or between They know they are on very down the ways in 1886 and was Tuesdays between 10:30 a.m. and 3:00 and 3:30 p.m. . seek to find ways to amend the shaky ground when they con­ described as a "petroleum 3:00 p.m., there often are long That way you'll find the doc­ tend that a man is "quitting law so that employers will be denied the right to bargain with delays in getting to" individual tors less busy, and much better without just cause" because he steamer." Called the Gluckauf, she was German designed and * able to give your case the full tmions about jointly administered patients. British built. Hospital officials, aware that attention it. deserves. welfare funds. (Continwi from Page 3) •at Sm Fights For Right Of Seamen To Get Unemployment Insuranre -• • i Tanker Tonnage now Comprises Quarter Of lUorlil Bottoms Staten island Hospital Arranges New Schedule For Out-Patients q -M �Page Two '•V( • 'hi' SEAFARERS LOG m- : ik'^' ifc:;:. THE SEA V A HERS LOG Fjriday. jMay 2L 1948 ^ 7WP NBXT MOt^£ ^ 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 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 Phony Advertising * There was rarely a day during the depression when the newspapers weren't full of pictures showing helmeted National Guardsmen clubbing strikers, or persuading them to stop picketing by thrusting sharp bayonets at them. Prom one end of the country to the other, the NG was called out to break strikes and , strikers, so that the boss coiild continue to pay sweat-shop wages. The strength of labor, however, could not be denied. Many politicians have said that it was the New Deal which made it possible for labor to organize. That is just so much poppy-cock. It was the power of the workingmen themselves, joined into solid unions, which forced the government to institute reforms. Now we see the black days, which we had thought were behind us, starting to overtake us again. Pick up the newspapers any day and see the pictures of the police and' National Guard units brutally felling strikers and split­ ting picketlines. In the May 14 issue of the LOG, a Brother wrote an article warning the younger members of the SIU against joining the National Guard. He pointed out that the NG is used for strike-breaking, and that many men would find themselves lighting members of their own families, one on the picketline, and the other being forced to bust it. Hospital Patients When entering the hospital notify the delegsdes by post­ card, giving your name and the number of your ward. Built on the same principle as the National Guard is the Naval Reserve, which has been carrying on a re­ cruiting campaign in the merchant marine. Staten Island Hospital Men Now In The Marhe Hospitals : There is a strong possibility that the maritime unions in this country will be forced to strike to preserve the These are the Union Broihers currently in the marine hospitals, Hiring Hall and the Rotary Shipping principle. In that as reported by the Port Agents, These Brothers find time hanging case, the Naval Reserve will in all probability be ordered heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by by the President to sail the ships. writing to them. l) . This is no pipe dream. The threat to use the Navy k as strikebreakers was made when the CMU hit the bricks. , Then only the SIU stand that such a move would be conr.T-sidered a lockout caused the authorities to change their plans. It is, therefore, reasonable to assume that the same actics will be tried this time. Already the newspapers whipping up anti-union sentiment against seamen's fejS™-Organizations. The National'Guard and the Naval Reserve, in adyertisements, play up the healthful advantages of mem' bership in either of those organizations. In glowing terms 1"; the ads speak of the smart uniforms, the snappy drilling I and the two weeks vacation in the country each year. : Not a single word about the strike-breaking activities that have made the NG hated by labor all over the nation. Not a single word about the time the President threatened fcil Naval Reserve to break a maritime strike. - More and more Americans are waking up to the threat posed by the National Guard and the Naval Re­ serve, two groups, which might be the strong force of repression, in the United States. As trade unionists, the members of the Seafarers International Union should have nothing to do with these gpyernment agenci^v which have in the past, and can be in the future, used to MOBILE HOSPITAL J. B. McGUFFIN E. J. SILLIN A. M. MCDOWELL E. B. HALL H. ALLMAN TIM BURKE GALVESTON HOSPITAL JAMES BLACK (SUP) E. LERMA • . CLAYTON KELLY ROBERT FRENCH COMMON (SUP) JENKINS W. M. GUY (SUP)^ NEILS M. COLSTRUPP X % % STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL P. LOPEZ J. RODRIGUEZ E. CASTRO E. WILISCH J. GORDON . P. FRANKMANIS E. OLSEN ' G. FINKLEA S. HEIDUCKI J. W. McNEELY ' ^ ^ ^ A. JENSBY . . i!' : J: L.ROBERTS •' G. R. MITCHELL I f . F.-NERING- • , P. R. J. QUIMERA W. J. WOLFE J. OVERTON J. W. McCASLIN H. CHRISTENSEN J. PACHECO R. M. KYLE I. B. GRIERSON J. H. MURRAY C. NANGLE •G. VECCHIO H. CORDES t ft 4. SAVANNAH HOSPITAL G. R. ANDERSON J. H. FERGUSON W. H. KUMKE TROY THOMAS J. R. BATSON W. JUST J. R. ROLIN J. NEELY ft ft ft NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL F. GARRETSON ' A. LOOPER J. DENNIS C. MASON A. LIPARI P. D. VAUGHN A. AMUNDSEN ' N. A. GENdVESE G. BRADY •L. D, WEBB -'''ii'd.- •asr-," You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing times: Tuesday —• 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 5th and 6th floors.) Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) R. BUNCH A. EDEFORS E. H. IVARRA L. CLARKE E. DRIGGERS J. GAINSLAND Jpi. B. DUFFY E. HEBERT J. KENNAIR J. H. ASHURST J. E. MAYHART L. A. HOLMES C. PETTERSON T. DAILEY « A. OLSEN R. E. GRAYAY •v. S. LeBLANC M. PETERSON M. FITZGERALDft ft ft BRIGHTON MARINE •HOSP,^i%, R. LORD A. BONTI J. PENSWICK W. CAREY J. CONNOLLY J. KORY R. KING J. LEES J- CijARRETTE' �Friday. May 21, 1948 THE SEAFARERS Operation Chow Raised No Beefs When the Seafarers went to •the assistance of the United Fin­ ancial Employes in the Wall Street beef, it definitely estab­ lished the effectiveness of its strike machinery. Notable was the smooth-functioning feeding setup, which kept the thousands of pickets amply fed throughout the strike. Responsible in a large measure for the success of this always important a.spect of strike acti­ vity ,was Seafarer George Whale, Chief Steward. Brother Whale had complete charge of the feed­ ing operation, fx-om the purchas­ ing of the food to its distribu­ tion. NO CHOW BEEFS ; Probably no sounder evidence GEORGE WHALE of the good job done' by Brother Whale and the rest of the men , engaged in feeding the pickets George joined the SIU in 1943, is the fact that this is the first when he returned to sea- after beef when there were no chow working shoreside since 1927. He beefs. started sailing in 1912. In 1947 . While it is true that coffee he was a member of the rank was occasionally slow in reach­ and file committee which worked ing the picketlines, it was not out Stewai-ds Department rules a. production problem. There changes to be incorporated in just weren't enough cars avail­ the contract. able at all times to transport the Brother Whale stayed on the beach for the entire period of food. .In pitching in on the UFE the UFE strike in order to see beef. Brother Whale drew on his the job through to the finish. He SiU strike experiences, among appeared well satisfied when it these being the 194^ General was all over. Strike and last year's Isthmian "Everything went off smoothly according to plan," he said. strike. Russia's Merchant Vessels Marltime's Latest Mystery \ U.S. fleet. However, the move­ ments of only about 110 ships ai'e reported. Where the rest go and what they cari-y is a Soviet secret. The reason that the movements of the 110 can be recorded by the western nations is they touch foreign ports and so find their way into American, British and other registers. Apparently the i-est of the fleet travels only between Soviet ports or Soviet-controlled ports in which ship arrivals and de­ partures can be covered by censorshipOf the 87 American-built ships which went to the Soviet Union under lend-lease and later State Department sale only 23 can be (Continued from Page 1) located. Among the "missing tion operates two tankers, and is dickering for others. The ones are 27 Libertys. STRANGE VOYAGES already in action are the John The movements of the 110 So­ H. Marion and the Eugene W. viet ships hitting non-Soviet Hilgard. Mar-Trade Corporation ports are rather mystifying in is the general agent for the com­ themselves. These ships cer­ pany. tainly are not operated econ­ Included, in the contract is the omically, maritime economists new higher wage scale, which point out. has been written into all agree­ They sail no regular runs, and ments signed since approximately their voyages are too hap-hazard a month ago. Companies already and ^ too extended for effective under contract will be pi-esented tramping. with the increased wage scale For instance a ship will bring veiy soon. a cargo of Russian manganese Starting from scratch, and with from the Black Sea to Baltimore. not even a toehold in the tanker Instead of returning to the industry, the SIU has, in the Black Sea, the ship will wander period of a short year, estab­ up and down the U.S. eastern lished itself as a dominant force. seaboard picking up a little SIU contracts are tops in the in­ cargo here, , a little moi'e . there, dustry, and the way Cities Serv­ then go through the Canal to ice seamen flocked to sign pledge the Pacific Coast to finish loadcards is.sufficient evidence of the ng. From the Pacific Coast the Seafarers reputation among tank- ship will- depart for Vladivostok. Such irregular and uneconomic ermen. The approrimately 1,500 new operations, have led to the sus­ jobs which have been added as picion that the ships are used to a result of the tanker organizing train naval pex'sonnel, as well as drive • wil|l also • prove to be a merchant seamen to man the ves­ strong wAll against impending sels planned under the Soviet unemploynient: on the American Union's huge . shipbuilding pror gram. watei^ront Top mystery of the maritime world is the exact aim and na­ ture of the Soviet Union's mei'chant fleet which operates be­ hind an "iron curtain," like everything else in the USSR. The .Soviets are believed to have the world's fourth largest fleet consisting of approximately 600 ships, a little less than third of the number in the active Seafarers Signs Tanker Companv, Tuielfth In Vear LOG Page Three Seafarers Must Prepare Now For Dark Days That Lie Ahead By AUSSIE SHRIMPTON, mings for the pui-pose of break­ Luckily for us, we have a ing the seamen's unions and re­ barometer by which we can see The pages of history ai-e scored turning the balance of power to how things are going. What throughout with cases of guys the shipowners. happens to the NMU, whose con- , and gals who refused to take a The first to come up will be tracts expire before ours,* will be warning of what was in store for the NMU, whose members are so tried on us. them. busy fighting among themselves, BE PREPARED From the biblical chap who re­ and are so torn on matters of fused to heed the handwriting on internal policy that they may We enjoy, through the use of. the wall right to the fellow who well crack under the first on­ job action, quite fair relations thinks he is going to be the next slaught and give up completely with most of our contracted com­ President of the United States, or, what is worse,'compromise. panies. But if the NMU com­ one and all have failed to under­ There can be no compromise panies win, you can bet your stand what was shown to them about the essentials over which bottom dollar that the SIU com­ and told to them. this battle will be fought, namely panies will get set for, the kill. Fellows, it can happen to us the Hii-ing Hall and Rotary Ship­ If they try it, they have some unless we are prepared for what ping. These constitute the jugu­ rude shocks coming. We are by, is to come. The writing is on lar vein of the seamen's unions. no means unprepared, and that the wall for all to see, and only If they go, we go, and shipping big Taft-Hax-tley stick doesn't a mental ostrich who persists in scai-e us. putting his head in the sands of retuiTis to the dark days of back­ We have been alex-ted and our complacency can fail to see it. door jobs, company favoi-ites, bad membership is ready. But if we food, bad accommodations add DARK DAYS COMING precious little overtime to boot. have to act, aU hands must make • Let's face facts. Dark days All that we have fought fox- a 100 pex-cent effox-t. How can you help now? First lie ahead of us, and it's damned will be whisked away in the by kicking in that 10-dollar lucky for us that we realize it twinkling of an eye. The "Cap­ and are preparing for the worst. tain Blighs" of the Merchant It certainly is not enough for "Marine will come out of their us to sit back and say, "Leave it rat-holes whex-e they have rested to the officials. Those guys in retirement, start dusting •"off know what they are doing." their gold braid and start getting They do know what they are their log books ready. doing, but at the same time the rank-and-file can get behind this thing right now, and start push­ ing so that the shipowners will know that we intend to stand no shoving around come next August. Here is the score. Manage­ ment has made the biggest cud­ Strike Assessment that you voted gel it ever had in order to beat (Continued from Page 1) for. Kick it in NOW. down labor. It was manufac­ does not stay aboard ship after The Union Strike Fund is a4 tured "for" them by the firm of the payoff. a very healthy level, but the ex­ Taft, Hartley & Company, and , Perhaps the ship has been out' tra assessment is going to raise doubtless cost a'lot of dough. It on a hard voyage of several it to an even healthier one so was given a few preliminary months duration. Dux-ing the' that we cannot be intimidated swishes and found to be all that war, even government agencies through our bellies if the heel management had hoped for. recognized that seamen needed drags out. A number of unions big and a pexiod ashore between voy­ The second way you can help small already have felt the bite ages. is by being personally prepared of the Taft-Hartley Act. But Mox-eover, there is no proof for what is to come. There can't right now, it is obvious that this that the phony offer of employ­ be any petty excuses, any finagl­ law is being cai-efully greased ment advanced by the company ing out of picket duty or any and oiled for its first big test means the same conditions. Per­ muttexing and moaning in the against the seamen this summer. haps the ship will be himgry. ranks. WITH TRIMMINGS Or pex-haps it will switch to a One and all of us mxist be in The stage is being set. All the tropical run, or to some other there fighting to keep all that we forces of a lying press and other run that some men don't like or, have won, and all that we hold most dear guaranteed by decent forms of phony pi-opaganda al­ worse, can't stand. Actually, the trick is not work­ contracts for us as seamen of the ready are at work. There is go­ ing to be a knock-down and ing in New York quite the way American Merchant Marine. drag-out affair with all the trim­ the owners thought it woxxld. New York State officials are not Praises Shipmates taking the shipownex-s "evi­ Second-Year Man dence" without allowing a sea­ man claiming insurance a fxxll hearing. And in a good many instances the seamen ax-e getting their compensation. When New York State de­ cides on a fixed policy it will be reported in the LOG. FORM LETTER In other states, however, sea­ men are being disqualified left and right. When they apply the company sends a forxix letter say­ ing that they refused employ­ ment and there goes their com­ pensation money—out the win­ dow so. far as they are con­ cerned. Until the Union can get this mess straightened out, we make the following suggestion. Benjamin Mignano, AB. who paid off the SS Pennmar re­ If you are faced with such a Clarence Lohne. who is now cently. had words of praise for company stand when you apply in his second year as a mem­ ber of the SIU. makes up for for compensation, demand a the strong Union spirit of his Make the company shipmates; his lack of years by his un­ hearing. "The fellows really did a ion enthusiasm. He's all the come to the hearing with some way for the SIU and with good real evidence that you qxiit good job on that ship." he said. Brother Mignano, a member reason—SIU wages. and con­ without just cause. If you take ditions are the best in the a firm stand you can help the of the SIU since 1944, specific­ industry. Brother Lohne re­ whole membersh^ defeat this ally mentioned Gerald Stilley. cently paid off the Benjamin money-grabbing move by the Deck iDelegate. "for his good unionism." owners. Lundy. He sails as Wiper. SiU Fights For Seamen's Right To Jobless Pay '•'i' V, •fl �• • V •• • mmm Hp . fas S £ 4 Page Four R S RS toe Ftidar, 21, W*S A Report It has gfent agents to Texas to farming and corporation agricul-, enlist and employ strike A brother AFL union, the National Farm Labor Union, ture. are moving to crush, imionbreake'rs. < led by H. L. Mitchell, has been on strike against the Di Giorgio ism in the central valley of Cali­ There is a strike. The corpora­ Farms in California for more than eight months. The Di fornia. The Di Giorgio Fruit Corpora­ tion can no longer blink at this Giorgio interests are nation'wide. from farms in California fo Agamst formidable opposition tion's 12,000 acre ranch in Kern fact. the strikers have reason to be shipping on the East Coast. County, located 18 miles from The corporation has now in Violence and brutality have marked the strike. The eighteen- conf. lent. Twice since the strike feakersfield, California, is one of its' employ hundreds of "scabs". mile long picketlines, which extend all around the farm, ham began the AFL unions of the . the largest enterprises of its kind They pass through the picket been broken many times by the police and by paid strike­ state have sent relief caravans, in the United States. It is the lines in the presence of a heavy breakers. In violation of the law, scabs have been brought carrying food, clothes and funds backbone of a $20,000,000 busi- police guard that is on duty at across the state lines, from Texas and New Mexico, and in to the strikei's and their families. ' ness owned by Joseph Di Gio- all times. The sheriff's supply of some cases across the national boundary, from Mexico. LABOR BRIDGE , • gio's family corporation. reserve arms and strike breaking Organized labor in California, and throughout the rest of The California American' Fed­ Di Giorgio requires some 1,200 equipment is kept in a trailer the_ country, has aided the strikers. Food end money have been eration pf Labor has declared employees to operate this ranch. just inside the corporation yard collected from coast-to-coast. Caravans bearing food and cloth­ that the distance between indus­ At the peak of the season he Di Giorgio has drawn his strike ing have brought much needed assistance to the starving farm trial and agricultural workers is "hires additional field hands and breaking crews from the "skid laborers. being bridged by this demonstra­ packers. Many of these full rows" of the valley towns and Their plight is desperate, but although they have been tion of solidarity. time workers live in the towns from Texas. Signed statements offered bribes to scab, not a single man or woman has crawled Union organization is making of Ai-vin and Lamont, a short are on record showing that many back to work since the picketlines were first set up> headway in the San Joaquin •distance fi-om the corporation's of these men were hired without In tribute to these gallant strikers, and in order to give VaUey. One attempt at wage fields and packing sheds. knowledge .of the strike. their story the widest circulation, the LOG is proud to print cutting has been stopped. . Other workers live in BakersAs long as the corporation can a special article, written by' Ernesto Galarza. Educationai field. Still others drift in with successfully cross hundreds of The strikers have shown that Director of the NFLU. the tide of migratory labor that strike breakers through the they can conduct a peaceful /rises and falls with every change picket line it will probably re­ campaign in the face 'of violent of the California seasons. The attempt to demonstration was apparently in­ ings of the Committee, h61d in provocation. frain from using violence. On October 1, 1947, over 1,100 It has not always been so con­ tended to provoke mass violence, Los Angeles on February 18, arouse community feeling against of these workers called a strike. siderate. On one occasion a mob which was avoided by the pres­ 1948, were a disappointment to the strikers has failed. Chamber They had organized a union and of forty persons ran out of the ence of mind of the caravan Di Giorgio. The union got a of Commerce officials in Kem had voted to strike for union corporation yard armed with tire ieaders. clean bill of health. Its officers County have met in conference recognition, collective bargaining irons and clubs and severely beat While the strikei's are deter­ answered all questions. The case with the president of the union ?: and better pay. mined to keep the peace on the of the corporation was so weak and expressed a willingness to three pickets. The strike is now in its eighth The day before this incident picket line, they have been fore­ that Di Giorgio himself failed to support extension of unemploy­ month. ment insurance to agricultural took place, Di Giorgio had or­ warned that violence may be appear. 20-MILE LINE ganized a motorized column used again. 'More recently, the suggestion woi-kers in the state. Di Giorgio has sought to place against the relief caravan sent has been Advanced in the nature The sti'ikters have focused pub­ , ' Joseph Di Giorgio keeps a sil­ •the label of communism on the of a veiled threat, that the in­ lic attention, not merely on .their ent watch on the picket line from by California trade unions. As the caravan passed the strikers. Already the state legis- vestigation be continued by Con­ own plight, but beyond that on . a. vantage point 3,000 miles away at his headquarters, 66 Harrison main gates of the Di Giorgio ature, through the TenneyXom- gress. Union official > have wel­ the basic issues that face millions • St., New York City. He con­ ranch, a hostile line of trucks mittee, has held hearings to in­ comed this proposal. of Amei'ican citizens whose labor This is a brief summary of the raises the crops :that feed -the tends, through his lawyers, that and cars moved in the opposite: vestigate alleged communist fi­ nation and a starving world. •"There is no strike. There are direction on the same road. The nancing of the union. The hear­ forces behind which finance no issues." But the determination of the men and women who have kept %dgil on a 20 mile picket line for more than seven months has forced Di Giorgio to recognize that there is a strike, a problem • .and an issue. Di Giorgio has recognized the facts of the situation in deeds, if not' in words. The Corporation has hired hundreds of strike , breakers. ^ It has used Mexican contract QUESTION: Now that shipboard promotions have been done away with, except in em­ workers, imported from Mexico under the auspices of the Mexi­ ergency cases, what do you think of requiring members to register in just one rating? By ERNESTO GALARZA . Educational Director. National Farm Labor Union, AFL. THOMAS RODGERS. Bofun: By registering in just one rat­ ing there will be more oppor­ tunity for men holding just one rating to get a job. There wiU then be a greater pick of those jobs on the board. Men no long­ er will zegistez in a dozen rat­ ings and then go down the list when jobs are in short supply. It's not fair for a man having six or seven ratings to take u job from a man registered in just one rating. The odds aren't fair when, for example, a man can bid for six jobs and another member for just one. If a man holds .a high rating he should ship in that rating. can and United State govern­ ments, to work behind the picket line. It has harbored a mob that set upon and beat, peaceful union ^^pickets. ; It has refused to sit down with state and federal conciliators. It has tried to prejudice citiADD GILHAM. Ni. Ck.-Bk.: zens of good will against the • union by distributing a state- That is the only way for a —^iiTcnt entitled, "A Community man to register. There should Arou.sed." • be no question about it. This It has attacked the strikers be- way, when registering, a man f - fore Congress and before the na­ will be bidding for the job he tion through the Congressional knows best. Chances are that he knows this job best and will do ' Hecoi'd, ' It has organized hostile public a better job aboard ship. If a jdemonstra'ilons against relief man has the skill to hold sev­ . caravans sent by organized labor eral ratings, he should ship only at the top one. He gets more to aid the strikers. : It has caused to be published pay and leaves the less-skilled full page newspaper advertise- jobs to the rest of the member­ ments stating its side of the case. ship. Too, I'm in favor of the It has persuaded the stat^ membership registering in just legislature to investigate the one rating because jobs are not : ^ Union for alleged communist ac- in great supply now and men are tivities. '''lA avgU^lg ir. aU ratings. yV \ • GEORGE THORNHILL, Ch. St.! Registering in one rating is beneficial to the whole member­ ship.. When and if a higher rat­ ing is called front the board a man holding that, rating is the only one who can take it. When a dower rating is called it is not right for him to have first crack at that job, too. As long as there is an 'abundance of men around for all ratings and no shortage exists, men should register and sail at their top rating and no lower, thereby giving men with lower ratings a crack at the other jobs. It's the proper way to 'give every one an equal chance at the available jobs. • // /jrt, liiiiiiill WAtmmmim WILLIAM TODD, Jr. Eng.: That's a good idea. It gives other fellows a belter chance to grab ships. If men holding sev­ eral rating—I hold all rating in the Engine Department except Deck Engineer knd Electrician—i are in a hurry to ship they can register as FWT and get out in a hurry. If they're in no particu­ lar hurry, they can register at their top rating—Jr. Engineer, in . my case—and wait it out a bit./ I register all around no:w. but I. don't think it is fair to all. Men work hard to get higher ratings,, so they should always ship in their highest rating. / �•- mn-'" rHdity. 2!i^ IWr L&(^ Page Five Seafarers Celebrate Opening Of New Hall in Port New Orleans By EARL SHEPPARD NEW ORLEANS — The new ports drop in for the festivities, SIU building here in this port 'and bring their wives and girl is at long last ready to move I friends. People from other trade unions are also Welcome. into. And just in time, too, to Beer and sandwiches will be keep the Brothers from sweat­ served—the beer by the genero­ ing it out this summer in the sity of local gin mills — and a bid Hall at 339 Chartres Street. good time is guaranteed to all. As of right now, our new ad­ Shipping has been pretty good dress is 523 Bienville Street, al- here lately and should even show jlhough for a few days the Dis­ signs of improvement. Seven patcher is at the old location im- ships paid off last week, includ­ til the telephones can be changed ing two passenger vessels, the and a few minor repairs made Alcoa Clipper and the SS Del Mar, Mississippi. These two, and to the entrances and floors. the freighters, -took on new The recreation and meeting crewmerabers, and that relieved floor has been set up with plenty ' of tables and chau-s, writing shipping considerably. facilities, radio and loudspeak- Beefs were minor, and all squared away right at the pay­ offs. They consisted of fumiga­ I <30TTA MAKE THE tion gripes, ship's stores, etc. OPENlHS OF THE AIEW But all were settled to the satis­ OR1.EAMS »4AU.! faction of the crews involved. On Overtime To insure payment, all claims for overtime must be turned in to the heads of de­ partments no later than 72 hours following' the comple­ tion of the overtime work. As soon as the penalty work is done, a record should be given to the Department head, and one copy held by theiman doing the job. In addition the depart­ mental delegates should check on all overtime sheets 72 hours before the ship makes port. Shipping Good In Puerto Rico; Maritime Trades Council Formed By SAL COLLS SAN JUAN — Although we have had no actual payoffs or sign ons in this port, we have shipped enough replacements to Bull and Waterman vessels to let us say that shipping is fairly good . We had a couple of beefs to handle last week, and we got them settled. There was an AB who flew here after missing the Kathryn, one of the Bull ships, in New York. He had to get' off. ' Another AB who was onr Waterman's Monarch of the Seas^ declared his willingness to sail, as Deck Maintenance, a ratinghe held. So it was a simple i-Mii matter to take him off the ship and send him back out as Deck Maintenance. So perhaps this, wasn't really a beef. Biggest thing we haye had to. contend with here has been the dispute between the ILA and the UTM about dividing up the. •v -'!t longshore work in Arroyo. How-ever, that has been squared now' aside a ne.st egg to tide him and they are splitting the jobs over a week or two in case 50-50. We sat in on a meeting of offi= something should happen. cials from both unions from There still are a lot of aliens ports all over Puerto Rico when who haven't filled out the SIU they settled the problem. On questionnaire on the alien ques­ April 30, we loaned the San tion. This questionnaire is part Juan Hall to ILA officials -who of a Union program to help the were planning their policy on alien members get squared away. the situation. The Union can't do much until is has all the information about One thing that came out of this settlement is a brand new AFI. the aliens it can get. Here is a litye general advice Mal-itime Trades Council which' to all aliens. If you have five we have just organized for this years or more in this country, port. We are waiting for a make every effort to get your charter now, when we get it weH let you know. papers. Shipping is slow and your pa­ We have a committee out look­ pers can help you ship. More- ing around town for a suitable ovei-, all aliens who can certain­ building which can be bought ly should obtain visas so they at the right price. The commit­ can sail coastwise once in a tee is acting in accord with in­ structions from Headquarters. while. We'll wind up by passing on On the education front we are some congratulations to the New I making-' sure that the members Orleans branch for the new. Hall here understand the new ship­ down that way. We hear it is ping rules voted on the referenone swell place and that the I dum ballot. We haven't been able boys have fixed it up right. The to go beyond that recently, be-" whole membership will be proud cause the ILA-UTM dispute kept of the bright and shining struc­ us from holding , pur last sched­ ture. uled meeting. Shipping is At Sttmdstiii in New York By JOE ALGINA NEW YORK The long expect­ ed slump finally caught up with us in this port. Suddenly ship­ ers. There will be ample space ping all but stood stiH. In fact, to seat the membership at meet­ so far as the Stewards Depart­ ings, instead of having half the ment "is concerned, there just isn't any shipping, none to speak Brothers stand. The lavatories have been, of anyway. equipped with showers, and any Is this situation permanent? Brother wanting a shower has Or is it temporary? Will things only to walk in and turn on get a whole lot better when that Marshall Plan really gets up the faucet. steam? The. answer to all three PROUD PEOPLE questions is easy: we don't In general the membership know. hereabouts is. proud of the new Right now, the chartered ships Hall and frequent comparisons are being turned back to the are made to other Halls. The Maritime Commission, and towed general feeling is that all Bran­ away to the boneyards because ches should have new Halls, as there are no cargoes to putdnto EOdn as possible, so that all SIHi them. jnen- can enjoy the privileges of j But let's go to more pleasant their own Halls. things. Let's look at the payoffs. There will be the formal open­ We have had some payoffs de­ ing and dedication of the Hall spite the sad state of shipping, after the regular meeting of and, for once anyway, there Wednesday, May 19. The fellas weren't any sour ones. here ask that Brothers in other NO BEEFS Galveston Good ToBookmembers man Taylor at the American Merchant Marine Institute seems to be saying. Just how he figures things, we don't know. All we can say is that, if what. he claims is cor­ rect, SIU members are getting cheated. Perhaps they ought to apply to the AMMI for the dif­ ference between what they ac­ tually get and what the AMMI spokesman «ays they are paid. These people who claim sea­ men make too much money al­ ways overlook a lot of things. For one thing, they forget that sailing is hard work and that it takes a lot of savvy. And they AtWAVS Sc»vieTWI»V& Tt>J50! T Among the best was the pay­ off of the Maiden Victory, a Wa­ terman vessel in from an inter- forget that few seamen can coastal run. There was nothing, count on 12 months' pay a year. wrong with her, except a few If seamen are making too of the minor" things that always much money, what about the By CHARLES STARLING By KEITH ALSOP can be settled in a few minutest shipowners? The United States GALVESTON — Shipping con­ j About as good was the payoff Lines announced its profit for SAVANNAH—This port Agent or six weeks, but still and all it" tinues to be good for bookmen of the Afoundria, another Wa­ last year. The total was more; feels like the warden of Sing gives us something to look for-' millions of dollars than anybody Sing who watches the men walk ward to. here, although we had only one terman. She was ih from a for­ ever saw all at once. the last mile to the electric WORD TO" WISE payoff and one sign on last week. eign trip. chair. We don't watch anybody U. S. Lines is not an SIU Two Isthmians came in from We would like to tip off the Moreover, we expect things to be a little better for at least the the Far East for very clean pay­ company, but there is no rea­ walk that last mile, but we do boys who sail as OS, Messman offs. These two-, the George son to think that other steam­ payoff ships and then see them or Wiper to staj*^ away from this' next couple of weeks. Chamberlain and the Steel Di­ ship companies, including those start that forlorn journey to the port until shipping improves. We Tlie payoff was on the SS Caleb rector, had signed on their crews contracted to the SIU, aren't boneyard. have plenty of men on hand^ Strong, and she signed right on on the West Coast, but they making similar profits. Next week we have four pay­ from Jacksonville and Charles­ again. We notice that a few of the offs, and two of the vessels are ton, not to mention the mencame here to payoff. _ The only beef was about some The Alcoa Cavalier came in country's biggest industrial out-| overtime that had not been without a beef again. She's a fits are beginning to talk about to be taken out of active service. from right around here who can turned in withip the 72' hour nice ship now and we are' go­ cutting prices. They're doing this One is of the Arnold Bernstein rough it out until they get. a limit. However, we got it ing. to be sorry when we lose just because the working men| line, and the other belongs to berth. The way shipping is now one. squared to everybo^Tr^^p.' satisfac­ her. Now that she's in good SIU and women are- asking for a South Atlantic. tion. Incidentally, the ship shape, she is going to start sign­ little bit more money to meet However, an. Overlakes ship would think that the days of will payoff in Jacksonville, and jumping ship were over. But went out with a new Skipper. • ing on in New Orleans and pay­ the weekly grocery bill. then head for Germany, and the What is expected to hold this ing off in Mobile. Why didn't these guys do some SS Southwind will payoff here every now and then we run into some characters who still go in port up for a while is the fact Despite the poor shipping the price cutting last year? If thaj' and go right out again. for that line of stuff. that there still are a lot of grain Patrolmen here are as busy as had, things might be a lot dif-j Picture their surprise when Now for a little piece of good cargoes scheduled to leave from ever. If they don't have a payoff ferent now. They just didn't look news. It looks like the new they come into the Hall and we the Texas coast for Europe. That to attend, they have plenty of very far ahead. Hall we have been looking for tell them that they have au­ grain fills a lot of holds. work to do keeping Headquar­ STAY GEARED will be ours at last. For the tomatically plastered a $50.00 Meanwhile, we keep' going ters' records straightened out. last few days we have been fine on themselves—which has That's a big job in itself. Meanwhile, we have to keep after the tankers and that is dickering for a newer location, to be paid before .shipping "cut ourselves geared for action in plenty to do, for a lot of tankers TOO MUCH MONEY and aU who have seen it think again. case we have to go out and fight hit these ports. They really cry the blues. But ; Other than the above, things The other day we found out for the Hiring-Hall and Rotary it will be just the place for us. are quiet in the Galveston area, something we didn't know — Shipping in the middle of this Of comse, we don't have it yet, so far, we haven't run into any both for the Seafarers and for Seamen are making too much summer. It might not be a bad and if arid when we get it we second offenders, 'so the cure money. At lea^, that's what this I idea for every member to set won't be abfe to move in for five must work. the whole-labor movement. Savannah Gets The Boneyard Run I' Jf �IW Pag« Six TBS SEAFARERS LOG Mobile Shipping Holds Steady, But Beach Still Overcrowded A TOUCH OF XMAS By CAL TANNER i: IS: •'• t- TAAssf, M&7 21, 1948' The Patrolmen Say— MOBILE — Shipping here re­ ^ The sign ons were accom­ mained steady for the past week plished easily enough. We just Two-Skipper Ship with about 190 men shipping out. had to see that a few repairs NEW YORK — A short while However, we have upward of 700 were made here and there, and men on the beach, so don't rush that the slopchests were in good ago we paid off the tanker shap. down. Petrolite, which had just re­ One ship which the boys who . The Marshall Plan cargoes ac­ turned from almost eleven tually are beginning to move were lucky enough to make her months of shuttling between the from here, but not in enough really snapped up was the Robin Persian Qulf and ports in France volume yet to warrant pulling Kettering. She was the answer and Belgium.^ to a seaman's prayer. any ships from the boneyard. Perhaps that development will She had innerspring mat­ • Overall, this wagon had a come some day. tresses, great big lockers and pretty good crew aboard. That There were seven payoffs in every modern convenience. More­ is, except for the Skipper. If it Mobile during the past week and over, she seemed to have a good weren't for this guy, the payoff, six sign ons. Most of the pay- bunch of officers. pffs were Watermans. as usual, The Kettering is one of the could -be written off as a good and the rest were Alcoa and jobs that the Robin Line has re­ one with a fine crew aboard. fSS;SSS™-':> i fi5:;:>Sp;:vsg:,x Bernstein. converted from wartime baby However, the crew found that ' The only one that was any flattops, and she sure is a beau­ iiiiiiii doing business with this guy was trouble Was the SB William tiful ship. no easy matter. Carter of the Bernstein Com­ We had a Waterman that was pany, and the trouble on her a swell ship too. This was the Of course, he had a million was largely technicaL * Madaket which came in, paid off alibis for his conduct. He was In case the weather gets hot in the next few days, this in Gulfport, signed right on again MONEY FLIES blessed with a gift of gab that picture of the SS Knox Victory should cool you off. This was would pale a Union Square spell­ The company had to fly the and sailed for Bremen. Her taken on a crossing of the-Knox from Maine to Bremerhaven, binder. We had heard his kind payoff money down from New Stewards Department especially by Brother E. W. Monahan. •* before, so his longwinded spiels York and, while the boys were was on the ball. didn't cause us to swoon. PASSENGER JOBS KNOCK 'EM OUT One Waterman touched here in transit. She was the Winslow He had logged the majority of Homer and she took a few re­ the crew for any infraction that placements to run codstwise. came to mind, but, fortunately, Beginning after the first of we were able to knock but the July there will be an Alcoa pas­ By WILLIAM (Curly) RENTZ bulk of the logs without too senger ship in Mobile every much difficulty — thanks to the week. There will be a payoff BALTIMORE — While ship­ along here are beginning "hand aid of the U.S. Shipping Com­ every Monday. We can count on ping is still going on in this to mouth" loading, something missioner, who was really on the plenty of jobs on those ships, port it is on a slow schedule that no seaman likes to see. That ball and could see how phony most of them in the Stewards I means just one thing — slow most of the logs were. with little hope of a pick up in I shipping. i Department. However, considering the waiting for it, the Master was I The weather here is getting a the immediate future. The members here, as well as length of the trip, it is our imable to issue a draw. This wee dab warm. Consequently, We've had a few ships in for all people connected with mari­ made things pretty awkward. we are getting our fans fixed up. payoffs and a few for sign-ons, time, are beginning to wonder opinion that the crew behaved very well and, in all probability, In addition, when the pay­ At present we have three large where the Marshall Plan goods master finally arrived, we dis­ fans in the Hall, and we hope but the tempo is not that of a are. The ERP, which was sup­ with a decent Skipper a lot of covered that he had no au­ . they will keep us comfortable few months ago. According to posed to breathe life into the the above-mentioned bunk would thority to settle any overtime when it really gets hot. a survey made recently in this starved American merchant ma­ have been avoided. beefs. There a few oldtimers here port, the amount of goods on rine, hasn't come through with Incidentally, the Skipper had The upshot was that the crew whom a'lot of the members re­ hand here to be loaded on the the cargoes. his wife "with him during the en­ carried a handful of minor beefs member, among them A. Sulli­ ships is the lowest since before Of course it is early, but re­ tire voyage. From what the crow back up the east coast with van, G. Saucier, E. C. Gillespie, ports coming in here have it that said the ship had two Skippers them. They'll straighten them J. Alves, G. Troche, S. Turner, the war in 1939. instead of one. It can easily be There is no backlog of goods foreign ships are loading Mar­ seen that eleven months of sail­ iout when they hit an east coast S. Karlson, J. A. Ryan, D. Alexto be loaded. In fact, the ships shall Plan goods regularly. If ing under a team like this would port. ' ander, L. Culbertson. we don't start carrying the goods shortly, there is a good be enough to drive the best crew possibility that the 50 percent to the wall. clause in the Marshall Plan is Louis Gofiin just so much bunk. Jimmy Purcell By LLOYD GARDNER in transit. We're generally able supports the company, since the to square away whatever beefs men signed on for , an ' InterFAR, FAR AWAY PHILADELPHIA — This week crop up, but most of them are coastal run, back to Baltimore. in the City of Brotherly Love of a minor nature. It's only a few miles from finds us still running on the slow NO TROUBLE here to Washington, but as far bell as far as shipping is con­ as Congress is concerned it seems TWO DONTS So, Brothers, if you don't want to be a million miles away. cerned. We have- quite a few After next April 1 there will men registered in all ratings, Right here and now there are to sail those ships, please don't Give the ships away, give the and every day more men drift two points I would like to men­ sign pn them in Baltimore. If jobs away, give everything away. be a change aboard ship. Sparks tion. Quite frequently we re­ you do, then you'll have to make in here from other ports. Just make sure there is nothing is going to be a full fledged of-ceive a phone call from some­ the trip. I would advise anyone who one on a ship laying down in left for the American seaman. fleer, and there will be no April wants to ship in a hurry to stay Wilmington, Delaware, or Pauls- Otherwise, these ships give us That seems to be the state of! fool about it. away from this port. At least boro. New Jersey. The crew no trouble. They store up here mind in Washington. Last week. President Trumapin Philadelphia, and we always for a little while. wants a Patrolman to come down have a Patrolman on hand to This port's payoffs numbered signed a bill calling for the.c Of course, if a man is in no to square away a beef. make sure that they are stored four: Robin Gray, Robin; Monroe' licensing of radio telegi'aphers as liurry to get out, and has a few In most cases we find that correctly. Victory and Columbia Victory,; bucks in his kick, then he the ship is due to payoff in Bal­ Isthmian; and Pennmar, Calmar. t ships' officers, effective April 1," Now that all this is off my 1949. should come here to enjoy the timore or New York within a mind, I want to bring the mem­ There were a few beefs on the fine weather, the friendly atmo­ day or two. There is absolutely bers some good news. Our poor, ships, but nothing that wasn't The new law applies to radio sphere and the baseball games. no point in those cases of send­ misguided Patrolman, Bob Pohle, settled at the payoff to the satis­ operators on all merchant ships On the waterfront everything ing a Patrolman. walked the last mile Saturday faction of all hands. of 100 gross tons or more, ex-. been going along smoothly. Sign-ons numbered but three, If the ship is sailing for for­ cep't ships operating splely on We hit all the ships which pay­ all Isthmians: Monroe Victory, the Great Lakes. Actually, the off, sign on, or just come through eign ports, then of course we Columbia Victory and Steel send a Union representative, but law makes no great change in Maker. to send a man down to those far the status of radio men, but rec­ off places to settle a beef when In transit we had thg usual ognizes a situation that has long membership's money. number of Watermans and Alcoa existed. , vessels up from the Gulf area. The other item on my mind is If you don't find linen These ships usually make their When the President signed the this: Calmar Line ships crew up stay short, but we manage to bill, Fred M. Howe, general sec­ when you go aboard your and sign on in Baltimore. When get tomeone down to handle any retary-treasurer of the Radio Of­ ship, notify the Hall at once. the ships hit Philly to top off beefs that have arisen since the ficers Union, AFL, commented as before sailing for the West Coast, follows: A telegram from Le Havre or port of departure. That's the one some members of the crews want won't do you any Singapore way to. handle beefs: Keep at "The signing of this bill rec­ to quit, for one reason or, an­ ognizes in Federal law what the good. It's your bed and you other. ' them' ; whenever the ships . hit : unions have fought fb^r since 1931 afternoon. He got married, and have to lie in it. The 'company refuses to pay 80 we aU wish hiitt smooth sail­ port and they'll be settled quick-' "and what is in fact the common them off, and the Commissioner ing all the way. ly before any sore spots develop., practice on merchant vessels." - Ship Cargoes Fall To New Low For Postwar Years In Baltimore Philly No Place For Guys Without Stake Radio Operators Get Status Of Officers AHENTION! �A hOG P<9« iSeTea III When The SIU Delivered The Goods •41 •31 Last week, some slightly faded pictures, accompanied by a-letter, were delivered to the LOG office. The letter saidi, in part, "Here are sbhie pictures taken a few years back on a couple of rusfbuckets. jTust sending these in so you can put them in the LOG. They should bring back memories to some of the Brothers." It was signed by H. W. Greenlee, of Huntington, West Virginia. We think that Brother Greenlee is'right, and so here are the shots. Picture at left shows Oiler Whitey Mason between two Australian soldiers aboard the SS Ipwich in the Spring of 194^1; Picture above sjiows the funeral service for Brother Cecil McCann. This took place on the SS Antinous, in the Red Sea, 1940. ' i A ship in the Red Sea, under fire, as it struggled to get away from a plane high in the air. At times the jsky was full of gun puffs, created as the vessel threw shells into the air to defend itself. Although niany merchant ships tra­ velled in convoy, quite a few of them made dangerous runs all alone. Even in convoy there was plenty of danger. ~ The Ipswich carried plenty of the tools of war to the American forces fighting all over the world. This shot shmV^ the good ship plowing through the waves - on the way to Port Sudan, loaded with' airplanes and plane parts. Many other-trips were made by this gallant ship before the war finally came to an end. More implements of war, carried by United States ships tO the.far comers of the eartm Before the U.S. was forced into the conflict, American ships, man­ ned by Amerieeti crews, carried food, clothing and armaments tp the people aU over the Vrprld After I^aH i'l. • .i'". - T-": States'continued to supply the world, , and at the same time manufactured enough fighting weapons to equip its own forces. It was the American mer­ chant navy which- tran^orted the materials of war. U.S. merchant seamen were the first tO.fi^it in World War II, just as they were in World" War 1. �Page Eiglii * f BIB'S E Ar ARERS LOG Friday. May 21. 1948 SHIPS'MIMIITES AND MEWS f ft!..' mH:-y Wetmore Nearly Lost In Storm That Took Houston Wood's Life ON THE GOOD SHIP FRANCIS The eleventh and twelth days of March were tough ones for the crew of the SS James A. Wetmore, a Water­ man Liberty. The eleventh was the day the ship ran smack into a full-fledged hurricane in mid-Atlantic at 51 degrees 30 Dqllas T. Terry, 22-yearold member of the SIU, was drowned April 30 in Lake Smith at princess Anne, Vir­ ginia, the LOG has been in­ minutes west, 39 degrees 20 X minutes north, a couple of hun- it foUows one of several rather dred miles or more northeast of weU-defined tracks. In general they move first from the south­ Bermuda. east toward the northwest then That was the storm in which swing around toward the north­ Seafarer Houston Wood, whose east sometimes ending up in the death was reported in the LOG vicinity of Iceland; of May 7, lost his life. New de­ tails concerning the storm and the circumstances of Brother Wood's passing have now be­ come available." The only thing that saved the ship itself was the fact that the steam steering en­ gine continued to run under eight feet of water for a full five hours and a half. A full accoimt of the Wet. more's stem tussle with the At­ lantic's wildest fury was ob­ tained by Seafarer Jerry Palmer in a letter from Trafton Hutchins who was the Wetmore's Chief Mate. Palmer turned the infor­ mation over to the LOG. -r-.-:' ..1^ - SOUND ALARM The alarm was sovmded im­ mediately and the Captain or•^efed the ship turned about. AU hands stood by while the raging seas were searched, but there was no sign of Wood and gath­ ering darkness finaUy made fur­ ther, search fruitless. Hurricanes • are storms that form along what is called the "inter-tropical" or "equatorial fronti" the low pressure through which divides the air of the southern hemisphere from that of the northern. In the Atlantic they are believed to form fre­ quently in the vicinity of the Cape Verde Islands. Once such a stoim is formed Speaking for the Seafarers aboard the Bull Line's SS Francis, Ship's Delegate George Clark said "all hands enjoyed a very good trip." A good crew, he added, makes for a good voyage. He submitted these photos of some of the happy hands aboard. Making up musical quintet in top photo are (left to right): Juan Villafante. Francisco Agos- formed. While driving along the Lake­ side Highway, his automobile went out of control and plung­ ed over the bank into the, water. Three companions riding with him made their escape from the car and swam ashore, after an attempted rescue of Terry prov­ ed futile. LIVED IN NORFOLK Terry, who sailed in the deck department on SIU ships, is sur­ vived by his wife, Mrs. Lucille Terry and a daughter, Mary Ann, 19 months old. He made his home in Norfolk. A member of the Seafarers since 1944, he was in good stand­ ing at the time of his death. Death benefits will be paid. Steward Cooks Up Sound Reason For 2-Tone Sausages ROUGH SEAS Heavy seas washed completely over the war-built Liberty, carry­ ing away the booby hatch cover r and aU the fantaU ventilators. "When the storm began to sub­ side, the Mate and a six-man deck detail went aft and spent two hours watching through the engine room and shaft alley to make sure that no more se^ •were climbing over the fantail before they ventured out to on the deck to start covering the booby hatch with a mattress and canvas, after first rigging life­ lines. After they went outside, the Mate sent tliree men back for more canvass. It was then that disaster struck, and it was the Mate's own impatience that saved him from personal tragedy. Anxious to get the new can­ vas, he went inside himself to urge the men he had sent back to hurry up. Just as he stepped in­ side a tremendous sea swept across the fantail carrying Bro­ ther Wood with it. The other two still on the iantafi. Bosun ^Ea-Tyrell and John Zigray, AB, managed to cling to the rail until the sea subsided. Dallas Terry Dies In Auto. Mishap In Va. to, J. R. Ayala, G. Garcia and Juan Colon— all of the Stewards Department. Deck men in photo above are (kneeling, left to right): George Clark, DM; D. de Jesus, AB, and Julio Evans, Bosun; (standing, left to right): Fabian Cruz, OS; B. Bonafont; Daniel Butts, AB. and Alfonso Rivera, DM. At the rail in photo right is Lou Tabarrini, Black Gang Delegate. Hitting Port Said? Avoid Fantasio Cafe Seafarer Anthony M. Atkie'^icz has a little good advice for SIU men hitting * -i*.' »•' •' •' i Port Said: Stay away from the Fantasio Bar and keep clear of the Isthmian agent's Egyptian doctor. • However, avoid the first pit­ took him out to a carriage to fall, and you stand a pretty fair head for the ship. But the chance of missing the second driver had other ideas and drove completely, if Atkiewicz' experi­ off in another direction. Eventu­ ally the carriage was stopped by ence is any criterion. Atkiewicz went ashore from the police because Atkiewicz' the SS Harry L. Glucksman, an shipmates were trying to make Isthmian scow that had been the driver take him to Pier 20 kicking around the Persian Gulf where the Glucksnian was tied . and the Indian coast for a-few- up. The police sent Atkiewicz idght months. The trip hadn't been to a hospital. He was in bed 11 too pleasant a one, he says, and days from the poisoned drink. when shore leave came up at When he was released by the Port Said, the boys were ready hospital he caught the SS Steel for a little fun. Flyer, another Isthmian, and Atkiewicz, who was sailing eventually made his own ship on Oiler, and a couple of shipmates this side in plenty of time for made the Fantasio Bar where the payoff. However, he had to they sat at a table for a drink. get up the jack for his own hos­ Then Atkiewicz went up to the pital bill. bar. Where the agent's favorite doc­ He fell into conversation with tor made his entry was in the a two limeys, a Chief Mate and case of Atkiewicz' two ship­ a Chief Engineer. The^ British­ mates. ers bought him a drink and that First the Port Said cops tried was what "made the trouble, for to hold them because of the the drink turned out later to argument they, had with the have been methyl alcohol. Arab hackie, but the American Atkiewicz became sick im­ Consul stopped that. However, the G1 u c k a m a n mediately, and his two shipmates pulled out before they could be released and the cops brought a charge of illegal entry against them. The Isthmian agent had the answer for that one—or thought he did. He got hold of the Egyp­ tian doctor whom Atkiewicz be­ lieves is kept on call for just such situations. The doctor went to the police station to tell the two Seafarers that he could get them out of the pokey and into a hospital if he would let him say they both had VD which neither one had. The hospital was a lot nicer than the bull pen, so the boys let the doctor try his trick. There were two things wrong, however. In the first place, the trick didn't work. In the second place, when the two men Irit the states after joining Atkiewicz on the Steel Flyer, they discovered to their dismay that they owed the phony doctor 40 dollars apiece thrpugh Isthmian's Port Said agent. This was 80- bucks for just nothing, they. said, em­ phatically. '' 'i' iks A couple of discolored saus­ ages touched off a minor beef at a recent crew meeting aboard the SS Del Sud but a somewhat scientific explanation by the Chief Steward brought a satis-, factory conclusion. The suspicious-looking mem­ bers of the bologna family made their appearance at a night lunch, the minutes reveal, and crewmembers present dfecided something smelled on the Del Sud. "There tainted," they said, and forthwith brought the matter up at the shipboard session. STILL BOLOGNA Chief Steward Gerdes refused to be ruffled. "T'aint so," he de­ clared. Reason for all the ruckus, ac­ cording to Brother Gerdes' ex? planation, was very simple. The discoloration noted in the sausages, he said, was caused by "the garlic seasoning contained therein." When the sausages are exposed to the atmosphere there's a chemical reaction, which results in a change of coloi', he added. But the discoloration notwith­ standing it's still bologna. All hands left the meeting feeling much better. �Fridair, Ma^ 21. 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine' Digested Minutes Of Sill Ship Meetings MORNING LIGHT. Feb. 9— HAWSER EYE. Feb. 22— Chairman Ralph T. Whitley: Chairman Blackie Marshall: Sec­ Secretary Charles Goldsmith. retary Sylvester Barnes. Few Voted for extra fans, new mat­ disputed hours reported. Ice tresses and new pillows. Stew­ boxes to be repaired and that ards Department praised for do­ new 'supply of meat to be pro­ ing fine job, everybody being cured. Voted several measures happy with the feeding. Minute designed to keep ship cleaner. of silence for Brothers lost at sea. Minute of silence for departed Brothers lost at sea. i. 4 4" ROBIN GOODFELLOW. Feb. % % % 1 — Chairman Marvin Lotto: BUCYRUS VICTORY. Jan. 12 Secretary Martin McCranie. Mo­ —Chairman Matthew Bruno: tion by Salter, seconded by De Secretary John J. Schaller. No Rocco, carried that Master be beefs on overtime. Subject of notified of shortage of stores and Ordinaries' conduct referred to [HE SEAFARERS UXSby Grantham. seconded by that new stores be obtained in Good and Welfare. Question was IS PUBLISHED-ID Young and carried that Steward Durban, the Steward to check asked, who tore down the list of "PUBLICIZE UM/ON supervise all cooking and bak­ them carefully when they come fines. It was explained that fines MEWS AND TO PROVIDE ing personally or be brought up aboard. Discussion of need for were imposed to make sure that A FORUM WHERE THE. chip was kept clean in SIU style. on charges. Cook and Baker put greater cooperation in Stewards MEMBERSHIP CAN PRESGMJ JO EACH OTHER OPINIONS , BEEFS, SUSSESTIONS, ARTICLES, Matter of Ordinaries straightened on probation for .balance of trip. Department to keep quarters (•SERIOUS AND HUMORO(jS> AND — VES, POETfif/. but. Minute of silence for de­ Passed motion that men missing clean. Minute of silence for Bro­ meetings be fined. Permits to thers lost at sea. parted Brothers. be given Union literature. Voted \lo\iR BROTHERS ARE INTERESTED IM WHAT VOU 4 4 4 t 4that all ships going to the Far ARE THINKING AND DaN©, so LET'S HEAR YARMOUTH. Mar. 21—Chair­ ARICKAREE. Feb. 15—Chair­ East be especially checked for FROM you. man Hanson: Secretary H. N. man Thomas Fleming; Secretary Smith. Special meeting called Floyd Bonnell. Voted that men stores. CANO X)0AJ'T FORGET TO SEND THOSE ^ * by Engine Delegate Murphy to coming off watch keep messhall JAMES W. CANNON. Feb. 3— find whether Murphy's efforts as ^ SHIPS'MlNUTHS!3> clean. Man failing to report for Chairman Lolloway: Secretary J. Delegate met crew's satisfaction. watch pay out of pocket or face charges, such men to be fined Lowrie. Few hours of overtime Unanimous vote of confidence in three dollars plus overtime. Gave that galley range did not work Murphy. vote of thanks to Stewards de- disputed. Chief Cook complained pai'tment. Decided on donation properly and that the Chief En­ for men in Brighton: Hospital. gineer was interfering with it anyway. Ship's Delegate Kline By HANK finally settled beef. Bookmen You still have a chance, today and tomorrow, to see the are setting fine example for per­ New York National Marine Exposition, displaying maritime prod­ 'A mit men. Stewards getting as •i ucts and steamship lines, from bilge cleaners to radar sets, at the many fresh vegetables as pos­ 4 4 4 SETON HALL VICTORY. Feb. Grand Central Palace, Lexington Avenue, 46th Street. Today— sible. — Chairman Joseph Faircloth: from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tomorrow, the last day—^from 11 a.m. to 4 4 4 GEORGE CHAFFEY. Feb. 8— Secretary James Lawlor. No dis­ 6 p.m. ...Hugo Rogers, representing Mayor O'Dwyer, after opening Chairman J. D. Allen: Secretary puted overtime at all. Vote of the Book Drive of the American Merchant Marine Library Asso-. ALCOA PEGASUS. Mar. 13— L. Paradeu. Discussion of log­ thanks to delegates for good job ciation (which supplies free libraries of books and magazines Chairman P. Morris; Secretary ging of man, report that log may done on voyage. Voted to have from many American ports to our ships) characterized the life of •4 W. Hope. Both elected by ac­ be dropped. Voted investigation milk twice a day until it is gone. the American seaman as "tough, tedious and lonely." What the clamation. No beefs of any kind of stores, medical stores and slop- Quiet asked so that men on 12- people weren't told and don't know is the big unemployment in the departments. Discussion chest. Voted that men from to-4 watch can sleep. Minute of hitting the sailors right now—due to ships being laid up, etc.— on use of P. O. mess as recreation Stewards Department check any silence for departed Brothers. and that the shipowners will be trying to bust the maritime room, three men assigned to new stores brought aboard. Min­ unions this year with the Taft-Hartley Law. daily sanitary duty to take turns ute of silence for Brothers lost ALLEGHENY^VICTORY. Feb. s 4 4 of one week each keeping it and at sea. 14 — Chairman F. F. Smith: .ti Although the ERP says 50 per cent of ERP cargoes for laundry shipshape. Minute of Secretary A. Jones. Deck Dele­ foreign nations must be carried in American ship, a new silence for Brothers lost at sea. gate B. Schesnol reported that agency was created to protect this law—due to some nations ^ % X matter of Mate's working on demanding that their ERP cargoes should be carried in their EDITH. Jan. 19 — Chairman deck referred to ^Baltimore ships. Granville Conway, former War Shipping official, created Williams: Secretary Rizzi. Ship's Patrolman. Engine Delegate the agency which every 30 days will have customs officials Delegate Williams said new fan Smith and Stewards Delegate handing in the Marshall Plan tonnage leaving American ports. received, and Skipper would al­ Jones reported no beefs, and If 50 per cent is not being allowed American ships then ton­ low men to paint own foc'sles Stewards Delegate added that nage for foreign ships will be reduced until there's a balance! provided good job was done. missing items had been put Deck Delegate reported deck aboard. Smith elected Ship's 4 4 4 head out of order, no overtime Delegate unanimously. Discus­ Bi'other Eddie Mooney, the smiling waiter, will be indulging 4 4 4 beefs. Engine and Stewards MONARCH OF THE SEAS. sion of shifting Junior Engi­ into his 19th trip aboard his home, smooth, home, the SS Cavalier. Delegates had ho beefs. All de­ Mar. 16 — Chairman A. Smith: neer's room, and of repairs. Re­ Eddie asked if Norman "Ozzie" Okray was in town. And sure partments reported men getting Recording Secretary H. E. Vial. solved not to sign on for new enough he was—after a four-month Isthmian voyage... Bosun off. Discussion of Mate who had No overtime disputed. Members voyage until repairs completed. Tom Rogers is in town—waiting for another voyage—since his habit of working on deck. Ship's urged to pay attention to new Minute of silence for Brothers recent one... "Little Frenchy" Joe Marcoux sailed in. He's still Delegate to straighten it out if resolutions. Steward to see that lost at sea. on his coastwise trips... "Tex" Morton, he with the rose and the possible, report situation to there is plenty of coffee at all coins in his ears, is becoming a Chilean tourist. He's stowing Patrolman if necessary. times. Electrician said Steward regular on those Ore ships to Chile, etc. Right now, Brothers, the should make fresh coffee for each SIU has negotiated the best agreements in many years for those meal. Screen doors to be closed Calmar ships and the Oi-e ships! in port, men leaving them open 4 4 4 4 4 4 to be penalized. Trip cards to MARORE. Mar. 8 — Chairman Brother George Whale, the Steward, is still in town,, be checked carefully for time L. King; Recording Secretary E. wrapped as usual in cigar smoke...Here are some oldtimers limits. Minute of silence for L. Ericksen. Special meeting, i i who may be still in town: O. Guerra. Steward Michael Miller. called to order by temporary CORNELIA. Feb. 8 — Chair­ Brothers lost at sea. Steward Jack McCranie of the Gulf. F. T. Turner. E. Hawks. man Paul Spinney: Secretary J. chairman Rhod^arger to con­ 4 4 4 E. Rubio. O. ^aldaneu M. Gordils. John De Abreu. R. Garcia. ROBIN HOOD. Feb. IS^Chair- sider question of Steward taking Relive. Accepted Spinney's re­ Joseph Hilton. A. Weir. J. Hassin. J. Segobia, Bosun Sal Volpi. port as Ship's Delegate. Deck man John Vrowley: Secretary E. coffee to Master at 7 a.m. with­ A. Miranda. Paul Belows. B. Ledo. F. Piniero. C. Flessau. E. Department's overtime beef con­ F. Allen. No overtime in dis­ out claiming overtime. Secretary Benson. C E.. Brady. George Fensom. M. Richelson, M. George. cerning painting to be referred pute. Voted that all repaus read the Stewards Department C. R. Hart. R. Humphrey, E, Greaux. J. Escalante. Bosun Leo Motion by to Patrolman, as is problem of must be completed before sign- working rules. Rice. R. Bonich. Fred BelL D. Bragg. T. Baracliff, J. O'Neill. ship's stores, gear and slopchest. on. Extended discussion of poor Rhodabarger, seconded by ManA. Amelia, W. McKay. W. Hartman. E. Nordstrom. P. Williams. Committee to investigate food menus, shortage of milk and gon. to bring Steward up on 4 4 4 problem. Library to be brought vegetables. charges passed without opposi­ The following brothers will be receiving the LOG weekly: tion. Minutes endorsed by six aboard. 4 4 4 Walter Girvin, of Florida; Louis Neira, of Alabama; W. Roberts, BLUE ISLAND VICTORY, BEAVER VICTORY. Feb. 27— bookmen. of Maryland; David Umphlett, of Maryland; Melvin Condino, of Feb 3=Chairman Cy Kean; Sec­ Chairman J. Ralph? Secretary S. 4 4 4 retary Bob Parks. Deck Delegate Schuyler. Voted to have store EVANGELINE. Jan. 13— Tennessee; Ronald Goakes, of California; John Napoli, of New reported that Master would put room inspected and fumigated Chairman Calzia: Chairman Vil- York; Lucien Elie, of Maine; James Baker, of North Carolina; out a draw, meeting being in before next trip. Suggestion lanueva. Voted improvements James Fleming, of Alabama; Robert Broom, of Alabama; |Cen made that life jackets should be Shanghai. Motion by Grantham, in menu. No passengers to be Weekes, of New York; James Moore, of South Carolina; Paul seconded by Mullins. and car­ cleaned and tested before de­ allowed in galley at night. Voted Suhr, of Pennsylvania; E. Monahan, of Massachusetts; John Poloried, that report go to Headquar­ parture of next voyage. Voted that delegates should have copies wczuk, of Pennsylvania; Robert Dera, of New Jersey; Harold ters about guns being on the ship to have Delegates contact Patrol­ of agreement. Any man Using Larsen, of Pennsylvania; Anthony Ambrosia, of Michigan; Roy and being pulled on crew mem­ man immediately on arrival in profanity in front of passengers Schwendeman, of Ohio; Herbert Frost, of Missouri; James McCasbers by officers. Discussion of Boston to settle beefs. Minute to be put off ship. Voted cleaning land, of Mississippi; Andrew Junkins, of Alabama; Don Renfro, of fact that Steward runs out of of silence for Brothers lost at and repair list. Discussion of California; Ronal4 Henrickson, of New York; Joseph Aimee, of New York, and Victor Jordan, of Peimsylvania. West Coast rules. food during meal hours. Motion sea. gYFASTAMIL.. Ui CUT and RUN �Page Ten f mi $ i i P AAilk k LOG flMat. MkT 21' 1^4^ VBE MEMBERSmP SPEAKS SS Pegasus Ends Trip With Clean Record; Skipper Lauds Crew As 'Good Union Men' Td the Editor: Being an avid reader of the LOG, I have noticed many ar­ ticles depicting the action taken against the crewmembers who perform and the phony captains and officers. While I wholeheartedly believe in this policy, which, by weeding out the performers and freeload­ ers, is the only way we can pro­ tect and demand respect for ou^ organization, I believe that we all too' seldom hear about the miany trips that are made by fine crews and officers with no beefs bi> disputes. If there are any beefs, on those trips, they are settled in a sensible way. CREW'S REQUEST At the request of the crew I write this in the hope that you may find spate for it in the near ffiture, as all hands agree this Considerable credit for making the Alcoa Pegasus' jour­ ship is a home. ney an outstanding one goes to these men of the Stewards Deparlment. In front row are (left to right): F. E. Sturkey, We have just finished a rum and coke on the SS Alcoa Pega- Steward; J. T. Spivey. Ch. Cttok; T. Anglos, Night Cook and stts of which Captain E. A. Baker; J. Carrol, 2hd Cook. Hear row (lef! 16 right): D. Chafin. Messman; H. Giimore, Messman: W. Walker, Messman; P. H. WUcke -is master, Eugene Peoples, G. Utffity; L. M. Melvlii. KfoMmah; F. JOnes. Utility, atio, Chief Mate; John R. Keai> ifey, Chief Engineer, and Floyd and E. Green, Utility, K Starkey, Steward, We believe aboard ship were done at once these men should have honorable QJJJ. wishes to Brother mention as they are all dam jjj j^gw business and forth- and all were pleasant shipmates. good Joes, who went out of their I gQjjjing marriage. In was a On the last day of the voy­ way to keep everyone happy and pleasure to work under his cap- age, the captain called the crew, contented. able and imderstanding supervi­ officers and passengers together As Deck Delegate, I fomd it a sion and 4 can truthfully say he on the boat deck and praised the pleasure to work with the chief is a good NUnion man and ship­ crew for conducting themselves mate, who was always willing mate. as good seamen and said that to be shown and abide by the To our Stewards Department they were all good Union men. section of the agreement pertain­ goes a good deal of the credit He said further that this was ing to the particular problem at for making this such a good trip. They were always on the ball.. his first trip in many years as hand. At the conclusion of the trip, And they outdid'themselves put­ master that he could, upon ter­ all overtime in aU departments ting tasty dishes before us. Never mination of the voyage, turn in was a Stewards Department his log book to the shipping com­ was approved and paid.' cleaner or more willing to co­ missioner, without a single log or GOOD BOSUN operate with the rest of the even a reprimand of any crew1 have heard, oh several occa- crew than this one. member aboard. siuns, the deck crew compliment CREW PRAISED ova Bosun, Charles O. Lee, of Incidentally, all but a few of ^mpa, Fla. Also the captain, The Engine Department had no the crew are still aboard at the mate, and Port Captain Devine difficulties below. In fact, things start of this, our second voyage, t^on arrival in the port of Mo­ ran so smoothly that you hardly knew they were aboard. Any re- and should a job appear on the bile. . ITie crew asked me to express ' pairs that could be effected board. Brothers, grab it and stake yourselves out a claim to a homestead. It's a damn, good i ship—or should I say yacht? WiUiam J. Hope Deck Delegate /N FRIENDLY, CONTEST^ Seafarer Roscoe Heath (left) waits his turn while shipmate Willie York heaves a qUoit on deck of the SS San Angelo during recent trip in Persian Gulf. No score was submitted with photo but from recreational standpoint, at least both lads apparently were satisfied. Oldster Bids New Members Guard Hard-Won SIU Gains To the Editor: Only a few years ago the seame'h won their emancipation from shipping crimps and ship­ ping board officers; the unions arose as the ahswer to the prob­ lems oi seamett. They have proved themselves the most valu­ able possesion of every man who sails the seas. Oldtimers who' took part in the struggles for a modern ship­ ping system ' know this from practical experience. New, mem­ bers who have come into the in­ dustry since the rise of the SIU are fortunate. "They found the Union built and at their service; conditions and w^e scales estab­ lished. They escaped the hard­ ships of the formative years. But these conditions must be held and the job must rest squarely upon the shoulders of the newcomers; oldtimers can't last forever; Contracts must btet improved as. time goes on. Conditions must not slip back to the standards of pre-Union days." All those who weaken the imioh in any way are unknowingly helping to tear down c'onditiohis and are paving the way for the return of the open shop and crimp shipping. Performers aboard ship are do- , ing their part to the same end. Non-payment, of dues weakens the imioh's power. Even non-. al'tendahce at union meetings and; lack of interest in the issues fac-' irijg the industry, as voiced' thfOligh the Union, has the effect' of breaking down the unity and ' fighting strength of the Union. Unionism" means vigilance and: responsibility along with the ability to cope with situations as they arise. The men at sea de­ pend upon their officials ashore ' to keep their union on a straight ' course and a true American pat-' tern, In a sense, the setting up of . the union and wringing contracts by direct action from John Shipowner was the easiest part. The ; job today" calls for labor statesmanship and a high degree of, tact. The SIU has grown lip, and " it is with pleasure that I note . the fact'that it is handled in an increasingly efficient manner without losing sight of the fact that it was foimded to achieve decent standards in the industry. The members have every reason to be proud of the SIU,' Bert Smith •.' •I These are the Union-wise members of the Pegasus Deck Department. In lop row are (left to right): Brothers Oberlin, Rayford, Morgan, Addison and Stokes. From left to right ih bottom row ace: Brothers Ward, Lee, Morris, Reeves, and Ash. Bill Hope, Deck Delegate, Wai oh the wheel when photo was takem Aboard practically every 3IU ship there's a Seafarer with a camera. They lake some pretty good pictures,too. The photos—and stories —ought to be sent to the LOG for publication. ' How about it. brothers. And send along identification—nanies make- news, yoti know. Well return pictures^ if you wish* The addess is SEAFARERS LOG, 5L Beaver St., New York 4. N. Y. Maybe you dsn do it right 'now, eh?' BROlTIEIt REQUESTS ON HOW to RETIRE BOOK I J TO the Editor: J What is the SIU procedure for retiring a full book? Please give ^ the complete details as to dUes payments and assessments. ''-iL. B. Maready ANSWtiR: To retire a book dues must be paid up through the current month as well as all Jback assessments and fines, if . any. A man also must be strike-clear for ! the 1948 General . ' ' Strike and the 1947 Isthmian Strike. If these rules are met a retirement card will be issued, which is to be held by the brother-until he decides to reactivate his book. "To reactivate a book retired less than six months, all back . dues and assessments through the current month must be paid; for books :^etired mbre than six .months, only the current month's dues- and back assessments must be paid. Retirement ' cim be handled in person at any SIU Hall or through the ma(| to Records Department, 6th i'lbor, SIU Headquarters, 51 Beavef StxTOt, New York 4,-N,,Y.,j: �Friday. May 21. 1848 THE SEAFARERS L O Q Full Blown Sound-Wired Electrician Sparks Big Power Drive Page Eleven Midway Hills Crew Insists All Hands Work Together To the Editor: was then asked by a spokesmarf for the crew: "Will you continue to do your work and cooperate with us fully as a Union member should?" He stood silently at such length that he had to be coaxed into an answer, finally saying that he wanted to be taken out of the galley and would do any other kind of work the Steward had for him. He was told this could not be done while at sea. . Again he was asked if hewould do his work without fur-' ther trouble. He insisted that he . wanted a Patrolman's decision befoi'e committing himself. To Ihe Editor: This is an account of a meet= In regards to the last several issues of the LOG, I am writing ing held in the four—to-eight this letter on behalf of several Electricians, one being myself. foc'sle of Abe Midway Hills Several of the brothers ask for a few paltry conditions, which I on March 28. believe we most decidedly deserve. On that date, between the When on the beach I propose that Electricians get a better meal hours of 7:30 and 8:30 A. break from the Union Hall. By that I mean that we shall have M. a crewmember returned by our own entrance to the Hall and that uniformed attendants be messboy a plate of scrambled there to greet us. Too, we should bave our own shipping hall, eggs to the galley with the in­ and to eliminate congestion, I suggest that the Secretary-Treasurer structions, "that these eggs are move into the basement or out on the roof. unfit for human consumption" We should be provided with free cigarettes and beer. When and that he would like to have * dispatched to a job we should others in place of them. be furnished with a free cab to The Second Cook and Baker, our homes and then to the ship. lliiiiiiili,, a permitman, on duty at the After all, we are big shots and time, declared that he'd be chould be treated as such. We damned if he "would fry any olso should have ten days in Some time or another most more eggs for the crewmember." L. C. Knowles. Chairman . which to make up our minds as guys take a crack at culti­ The Deck Delegate who was Frank W. Ardnt, Sec. , , to whether we stay on the ship vating their stubble just to sitting at the table at the time, or not. see how they look—and Bill went into the galley and in­ • A sore spot at the meetings Todd (above) was no excep­ structed the cook that it was 5s that we don't recognize the tion. Now that he knows it his duty to fry some eggs that Electricians enough, so I recom­ could be done. Bill no longer could be eaten. mend that we have one minute gardens in that area of dense of silence for Electricians on the LIVELY DEBATE vegetation. If you want to see and a vote of thanks for the gallant job we are doing. The minutes of a meeting held ' how Bill looks deforested, turn The Cook replied that he was aboard an SIU ship recently con- •> KICK IN. BOYS to the feature "Here's What I not there to cater to any indi­ I also recommend that there shall be a $50 assessment (ex­ tained a request which we would •• Think." vidual. In the heat of the de­ like to see granted. However, we cluding Electricians, of course), so when we, the highest paid bate that ensued, the Deck Dele­ must rely upon the membership's men of the unlicensed personnel, are on the beach, we can draw gate told this Second Cook that response to do so. a stipend of $100 a week. This is necessary so we can live in if he refused to do his work the style to which we are accustomed. The crew, under Good andr cooperatively he was poor Union Welfare, suggested that the SEA- .> The Electricians should be able to look over the new crewmaterial and that it was un­ FARERS LOG devote two pages members coming aboard a ship to see" if they are acceptable to likely he would sail if he per­ in the LOG to cheerful news,' , him and if not, he shall have the power to send the rejected men sisted in that attitude. back to the Hall. praise of men and crews and in­ To which the Second Cook teresting experiences instead o£ Incidentally, I would like right now to stop the rumor that replied: "That's okay with me moans, groans and beefs. the Chief Electricians have given the world 24 hours to get out. To the Editor: if I never sail again." Another sore spot is that the calling of nicknames shall be Well, we still want to hear Just a few lines from a SIU limited. Henceforth the Electricians shall be called Mister or Sir, In this meeting in the foc'sle, from Seafarers who have beefs definitely not "Sparks," "Juice," "Kilowatt," "Volts" or "Hot brother flat on his back. I've which was comprised of all book —they serve a good purpose— been here, in the Savannah Ma­ members, it was pointed out Amps." rine Hospital for two weeks but that they were not to deal with Speaking of names, the Union should urge or strike if necesI haven't had a chance to write personalties but rather to find saryi to name ships after electricity, electrical terms find Electri­ until now. cians. For instance, for the Seatrain Lines, we could call them out if this man was good Union is-.! Hats off to the United Finan­ material and he was soon due the Seatrain Cutler-Hammer, Seatrain General Electric -and Seacial Employes for the fight they for a probationary book. train Westinghouse. put up to get what is rightfully "STEEL SAD SACK" At no time had we found theirs. They deserve praise and Then the Isthmian Steel ships will become the SS Chief anything wrong with his cook­ Electrician Jones, The SS Chief Electrician Smith, etc., until we congratulations for their stand. ing' or baking. He did, however, name all the Chief Electricians. Then Bull Line can keep their have several outbursts of temp­ but as the crew mentioned.' GOOD NEWS ships named after girls, but they will become SS Chief Electrician erament, which on one occasion cheerful news is just as inter­ I was glad to read in the LOG Jones' Girl Friend Margie, and so on. We'll give and take a little had netted a severe reprimand esting and we'd like to print' that all four amendments were on Bull Line ships. from the master of the vessel. more of it. I believe all Chief Electricians' books shall be engraved in okayed by the Brothers. That's where you come in. I am being transferred to CAN'T HURT UNION solid gold, but, of course, the paying of dues by Electricians is Something unusual is always, Baltimore sometime next week to useless—there' are so few of us. This permitman was then in­ happening to seamen and crews ^ The new contract shall read; "The Chief Engineer shall be have the sawbones pick around structed that refusal to work wherever they drop the anchor.' responsible to the Electrican, inside my head. was not considered the coopera­ That incident ashore in the last I would welcome any of my Wipers shall wash their clothing, tive spirit and that such an at­ port gave the whole gang a and the Captain wiU be allowed buddies that hit the shore in titude was a detriment to the laugh. It'll probably meter a to sit next to the Electrician in Baltimore. Be seeing you again Union. He was also told that guffaw or two in the LOG. ' soon, I hope. the saloon. Union members would not toler­ In the words of the big ad-.^ William Kumke "By written request from ate bickerings inside so as to vertising outfits: Don't hide your the Purser, signed by five offi­ (Ed. Note: All hands join in upset all the good done on ships light under a l^sket. cers, crewmembers may visit the wishing Brother Kumke a for other members. Just give us the details, pic-1 Electrician in his room. All ships speedy return to shipping. He was also given to under­ tures, too, if possible .and we'll ' will carry five Assistant Electri­ Meanwhile, those of his friends stand that since he was a trip- do the rest. The address is: SEA­ cians so as to eliminate any who are in Baltimore might card man that a continued ag-.^ FARERS LOG, 51 Beaver SL> physical exertion by the Chief. pay him a visit in the Balti­ gressive attitude would necessi­ New York 4, N.Y. Of course, we will see to it more Marine Hospital.) tate the pulling of his card. He that our assistants work from • bell to bell and never collect overtime as that would put the company out of business. I be­ lieve the electricians should" have several rooms on the ship so as to eliminate further congestion. Naturally, we will switch with SS GEORGE CHAFFEY the Captain. Room service too should be provided—after all, look , .iT7 TRIESTE. ITALY who vwe,are. The Electricians should eat in the saloon and if they eat elsewhere they should be brought up on charges as bad Union But did you know that on the seas. "Just an old beat-up Liberty." men. Radios should be furnished by the Union to all Electricians Most all we saw were Libertys. —You've heard that phrase before— for their personal use. Slowly steams across the sea '.'•rn SALUTE. PLEASE To distant ports of an alien shore. To keep the Electricians in line they should be fined for not Rust, scale, corrosion, war scars— wearing their uniforms. Confidentially, I always wear one—seven A proper port list well-intentioned. stripes too—and if you go on 42nd Street, you can get all the Manned by seamen, good tars medals you want for a few bucks, look real nice. And first-trippers (they may be mentioned). By the way. Editor, how about doing us a favor and change The soothing throb of the "up and down." the flag of the LOG to the "Electricians Journal," instead of the That only a sailor man understands, old SEAFARERS LOG? They turned them out in record time. A piston slap will bring a frown"Alec Trission" • We needed them in 'forty-three. Not just to the Chief, but to all hands. ' (Name withheld by request) From artic zone to tropic clime. A Liberty ship is a famous one. (Ed. Note: The pseudonym "Alee Trission" is that of a Before the sureness of Victory. She 'played her part in the war. well-known Seafarer, who is a member in good standing of I've done my best in poetic story. Her cargoes moved -from sun to sun. the SIU and has sailed as Chief Electrician for many years, Written on a far-ofi shore. Peacetime finds her job not o'er.. • H& says his letter was inspired by Hie attitude of the memThe Liberty ship won't hog the glory. Sure the Victerys^ Tankers and the C's . bership to whsi- he calls some of the "ridiculous" requests made Too many rest on the ocean floor. AccompUihed'Work to aedaimed, :> ; by EUk^trididis; in the^ i /•. * . Got A Story? Send It In! Kuntke Shifts To Baltimore For Repairs i; Log-A-Rhythms By Cy Magnan A SHIP TO SAIL J J, ' �Page Twelve THE SEAFARERS LOG 'Right To Work' Backer Phony, Member Shows ' To the Editor: Lately I've been following Friday, May 21. 1948 HARDWORKING BUNCH ON ISTHMIAN'S �MARINE ARROW why he· s kn ocking himself out . . . this Job, it goes. back to the t i me several years ago that the radio artists union levied a $1 I in a · i II assessment, little matter in the nc•\vispapers which I be lie v e \Vill interest al While the Marine Arrow was Shanghsi recently, Sea­ farer R a y m o n d o S p a r k s which he refused to in In c a se vou 'vc been pay. sea and a w<:y fru1n th(' ' The Union had him tossed off newspapers, here is \\'hRt ha� brothers. out to on. been going rest of the membership. You Seafarers who have been worrying to bat som.eone about for Labor can let to took his go down your him furrowed brow relax. The man yo u work." He's busy ing at the "right daily, line the to hit the DeMille and court courts Only road. to have a new law. Congressman plead­ song Hartley, and Hartley against <my h e? none other than Whv ' fabricator of cowboy and union way entering always to the fri end a prevent All wants shop be take n who in pickets scab a struck plant. stiff. against unions . concerned isn't I · to do with the right to work. 'FOR FINKS ONLY Wh'b then does he want to be guaranteed the , P_ .n • . I ' right to Ah, that's the joker. : To the Editor: In meeting with the Wate.rman Steamship Company on our fro m ' < · DeMille I · r . · I · Joe "Fin­ guys next agreement why not try to statemen t that a fr i "' nd get the Bosun and the Deck En. the work 111g st 1 ff h ad come gineer placed in foc'sles of their 0f along, I really meant that he is own. Here is supposed to be a moda friend of the scab working by the DeMille. , Frank, Bosun Needs Olive Oil To Get In Bunk, Asks More Space ern ·with work? He me1·ely I . . I _I . � not heard of any workmg stiffs . rallymg I . · _ . to his ca use. Mayb e �e are just lazy and don't want t e r i ght to work. Bill Carrington wants the right to work guaranI News Of Old _ . ks and sea b s wh en teed :to tm a Sh. 1ps Please plant-or ship for that matterI To the Editor: is bei ng struck. . · i Shipmates, B rother C-2, Waterman SS Azalea City, of living version, with the two men between the in one foc'sle. There is 30 inches, meth , and a decided that a neat, the fact that strikes are called . of puttmg the k mfe to . only after the majority of the . orgamze� lab�r is to ?ass a union members agree in secret law ai anteemg the " i. ight to � ballot. He doesn't care if these work.' . d , people leave their jobs to better It sounds fme, but he oesn t I t1ieir · lives · and t l1c 1'l\, es o f ti1en . . . , to b e I mean that C\·. eiy man is wives and kids. He wants to prov ided with a job when work\ r te c t that slim y m monty eage r gets scarce. No, he s not m fato make a fast buck at the ex. vor of that Somebodv asked him pense of others. . what happened to workers when We call them ftnks, bul De. their employer decided to move . M ille wants to glonfy tht:m as : ·. his plant to another part of the I' ex. . . erc1smg th Ir guarante ed Country What then happens 1.o "nght to work.' their igh t to work? To the It's a funny thmg but . 1 h av(· . . n1ovie n1ogul this had nothing o_d Mate) gang be­ Left to r ight Bill, Pas­ quales, Johnnie, Buzz and Art. joy Company. Sorry to disappoint you I All joking aside, this charact· and , has the boys are: More of the deck l ow that now is that the union and out.lawed action mania left, Johnnie, gers." last MAN dance and millionaire our a (2nd There he has been going into his h as told his committee in congress. of er At Franco, He knc,w right LOVE THAT B. away picked him out of the gutter Who <incl put him on display before w ork. WANT THE. RIG�T Cecil gang friend to union-busters in need, TOWOR't(..? that injun movies, deck where to go to see about it too. AN'(SO'DY IN -n-n:RE js tures. all if his case is against the law. let's ing with them to guarantee Joe Worker the right to the to his suit out of cc,urt. Now his tactics are buttonhol­ work congressmen case the from their tasks for these pic­ week th e Supreme Court threv,, has finally come along. This "champion of the \\'Orking sti ff" is putting up a valiant battle to ,guarantee coaxed the air until he paid up like the HAS LOWER The writer I neer. 1 ' has the I rear , I I space bunks and the lockers. end hits · who is Deck Engi· lower bunk. the lockers I'm getting out of bed. 1magme · the · Bosun My whe n You can makmg -a · conto1 t10rnst out of h'1mself t ry. · · mg to get out · of · the upper, b unk . Now l1ere " s the po111t. The ship's hospital ;s aft. It should . . be m1dsh1ps w.iere a sick man · . GoodFeedingShipAHapp�yOne, Stelvard Says And Proves Point could be properly attended to. rn l , W 1y don t we h ave vv aterman To the Editor· sue Brother , • move the hospital midships on these vessels where a very large room is now utilized as a linen locker. Then t hree they clay is hospital move could men now, back and where move Enclosed Charles Wa r field , Alcoa, and also the a copy of our menu for the Sunda:v. the Bosun into the daymen's foc'sle. j you will find minutes· of a meeting held aboard the SS '\Ve Easter dinner. · eating on the Mandan Victory that makes us wish holidays came every day . ) Up From The Depths are in Bordeaux and h a ing a very pleasant trip. v >wder gave us an account of the Fourth of July are We NEED OILING He sees a chance for legalized I am writing in request of the will arrive back in Mobile about strike-breaking by urging a fed- LOG. I a m a memlrer in good They could also foc'sle one of I ave 'law allowing nion. the s c a b s the ·standing with eral U h the passenger quarters for they May 15 . .:right to work at other men's e ti r ed my book but I am still are nearly always empty. I say, I am still following my old jobs while they are out ·pound- interested in what is going on in to hell with passen ers anywa . g y motto: there is nothing too good ing the bricks. To hell with the 'maritime and the Union. Let's a ow the members of th e for my boys. Give them any­ I like the LOG very much as SIU to live in comfortable quar­ striker, let him starve. To hell thing they want to eat, I say, for with the worker when times are ' it often mentions an old member ters sardine cans-unless not r ll i ! and no work is available. whom I know and ships that I Waterman will furnish olive oil a good feeding ship is a happy Just see that th at scab is given 1 have been on. Would you please to help squeeze. us into our ship. ' the right to go through the send the paper to my home? Check the LOG of .July 18, bunks. L. G. Tidwell picketlines to take another man's Incidentally, on this ship there 1947, for the write-up of my de­ hard job. That's all he asks. Just in case you're i r cu ious I Oak (Ed. Note: Grove, La. You bet we will..) i ;; a dets." foc'sle marked "Ca- partment when I was on the SS Thi:; space would make a Mandan Victory. large fine hospital whexe the Old Man Tell all the Stewards Depart­ could be in ahend�nce to a sick ment Patrolmen hello fo1· man at all times. This means They will remember me. that if the company persuaded to do it, could be the present With all good wishes , A. W. Gowder linen locker could be made into Bound volumes of the SEAFARERS LOG for the a foc'sle. for cooks. At present, the cooks have a six-months from July through December 1947 have just very hot place. It's right over arrived from the binders. Members may purchase them­ the boilers, and is an inside as long as they last at the cost price, which is $2.50 per foc'sle at that with only an after copy. port for ventilation. I don't Also available are some copies of previous bound mean it's warm, I mean it's hot. editions at the same price. Bindings on all volumes are of, We are on our way to Manila and Shanghai now <i.ncl should sturdy buckram with dates lettered in gold. hit the States the first part of All Seafarers who wish to set up a permanent file August. This crew just voted to with a minimum of effort should act promptly. The hang Taft-Hartley by the you­ bound volumes may be purchased at the Headquarters know-what. Lucien R. Elie baggage room, 4th floor, 51 Beaver Street, New York City. me. Chie-f (Ed. as we Believe it or not, this smil­ mouth Our Note: waters Steward read Brother Gowder's Easter menu. It has ing Seafarer cleaning has distilled just finished water just about everything, starting No name was given wilh would soup and ending with tanks aboard a Cities Service tanker. recognize him but who anyway. nu.ts. In between, we find roast Wonder how he would look if ribs he went into a real dirty tank. of beef, baked Virginia ham with plenty of vegetables, fruit them. and salad to Moreover, accompany our mouth the When Fleet comes Cities under Service the SIU banner the LOG will give due to the SIU members keeps right on watering when credit we check back to the LOG of sailing these ships, doing a job July 18 last year. For .that is- for the Union. �Ftiday. May 21, IMS TBB SEATARBBS B&G POST PAYOFF ACTIVITY ^ Joy appears unrestrained for these crewm3mbers of the SS Frank Norris, shown here celebrating in a Mobile bistro after a trying pxYoS. Everything was squared away, however, by SIU representatives in that port, after a two-day tussle. Identification accompanying photo was not given in order, but here are the names of those pictured: J. B. Schutte, Deck Eng.: J. S. Guerra, AB; P. J. Potuo, AB; Jimmey Fulgham (in checkered dress, we think): Harry Byrd, Oiler: F. Cabaruluas, Ch. Cook: Red Smith, a local cabbie: Sylvestre Cardona, OS: W. E. McGhee, in whose tavern photo was taken: Paul Winterly: Ricardo Fuentes: S. Newman, 3rd Cook: T. Querke: Frank Vitale: Ernesto Ruiz, Pantry Util­ ity, and Harold Spicer. Phonys Using Officials' Names To Evade Rules Rate Dressing Down, Member Says To the Editor: charges for being a gashound bringing these matters to the and sluffing off his work on his ^tention of all hands so they shipmates. may be on the alert and profit by his experience. We'd like When he was x-eprimanded by more brothers to air their the crew, he said, "Aw, I know a views on this and other sub­ piecard." And then he men­ jects of benefit to the mem­ tioned one of the New York offi­ bership.) cials by name. Later on, during the trial this same official hap­ pened to walk into the commit­ tee room. ••»r'-' -' V •^'''v••'•'•'!t'?v-'-' .-': - •••-=• TliiiSaaa SIU Growth Stirs Oldtimer; Sees Survival Fight Ahead To the Editor: hard, regardless of the union I am one of the original mem­ they may belong to. bers of the Seafarers and I It is with extreme regret that sailed for a period during the ,I realize I shall not be able to war. But then I was among participate in the struggles which those unfortunate guys who all seamen's unions will probably happened to be tossed into the be engaged in within the next army. As a result of, injuries I 12 months. received while in army service, Nevertheless, I shall be watch­ l ean no longer go to sea. So I ing the battle closely and root­ am working ashore and have ing hard for my Union—^with been doing so for the past four great confidence, too For I know years. ' the manner in which the SIU I get the SEAFARERS LOG has fought other battles, big and regularly sincp I am stUl vei-y small I know the Seafarers will much interested in my Union be the victors in the one ahead. and former shipmates. Reading They must be; it wiU be the big­ the paper over the past four gest battle of them all — the years—and the last couple of Battle of Survival. years, especially—I have noticed Dan Folks ~ several things I think are worthy of combat. First of all, and the most amazing, I think, is the way the Union has grown. I well remem­ ber when the SIU was a very small outfit, inexperienced and was looked upon with scofn by the so-called large unions. But To the Editor: that's past history. Having a few moments to Now, all over the country, peo­ ple have become familiar with spare I thought I'd drop a line the SlU, know what it is and to the LOG to say something what it stands for. Even out about one of the things that has here in the mid-West where I been appearing in the paper' am (Wisconsin), you only have lately. I'm referring to the page to mention the name of the SIU which has been running a round­ and every trade-imionist knows up of the SIU branch meetings in all ports, and the breakdown what you're talking about. Even though I belong to the of the men registered and ship­ CIO now—and that's because the ped in each port. plant where I'm working is CIO This is darned good informa­ —and I believe in being a Union tion for the membership to have. , man — the guys working with Now we can all see at a glance men have the highest regard for how shipping is in the different ports. We can also keep up with the SIU record.. Yes, it's a wondei-ful thing : the proceedings of the port meetthat the Union has amassed the ings. So if a guy is out at sea strength it now has and that it he knows what's going on in the •'Mi has within its reach the re- Union ashore. sources so important to its suc­ KEEP IT UPl cess. It is indeed, fortunate, at I'm strongly in favor of con­ this time, especially. tinuing this stuff because I thiifl You can see the pattern being it's one of the most interesting established all over the nation features we ever ran in the LOG. as being strongly anti-union. And If I'm right—^uid I think I am— attempts ai*e. already under way ^ we're the only union anywhere to smash the unions, from using ^ that gives such a detailed acthe National Guard to the Coast count of shipping information Guard. No doubt but what the and port happenings, bosses will take on the Unions It's just one more sign of the in the maritime industry last of [ way the Seafarers membership all because they know when is kept informed, seamen fight, they generally fight Jim Rhymer Branch Minutes, Job Data Called Bang-Up Feature I've just been wondering how njany of the members have run into some of these blowhards on board ship,'who ar-e always try­ ing to impress the rest of us by saying they know this officiah or that official. From what I have been able to see, these hot air broadcasts are generally the tip off to some phony stunt, be­ cause you'll usually find that ON HIS TOES shortly after these introductions they'll borrow a bunch of dough, The chairman of the trial com­ then jump ship without, paying it mittee was a pretty sharp guy, back. Or they'll pull another and he turned to the guy on charges and asked him. "Do you d^al just as phony. know this fellow here," and he •I don't want any of the fel­ pointed to the union official. To the Editor: lows to think this is a blast The guy on" charges looked at On behalf of the entire crew against our officials. After all they're entirely innocent of the him, then said: of the SS William Caxier, of the "Noi I don't think so. I never whole thing and it's not their Bernstein Shipping Company, I fault that guys go around trying saw him around." to impress shipmates by using I guess you can imagine what want to express our thanks to union officials' names. We've happened when the chairman of the Agent and other officials of got a damn good bunch of guys the committee broke the bad the Mobile branch for the co­ in' office and it's a shame to hear news to this character .that the operation they gave us when we CONGRATS FOR A GOOD JOB some phoneys using their names guy he was bragging about paid off recently in that port. knowing personally and whose in vain. ' While we were waiting for the name he used so he could break WATCH OUTI shipboard rules was the guy he ship toTae paid off, the company was .unable to furnish a draw, as The membership should be on just said he didn't know. they had to get the money down But you don't have to guess its toes for this kind of stuff. If from the main office, they do, they won't get stuck so what happened to this phony easy. When these professional when the committee gave a de­ We, therefore, contacted Cal Tanner, the Agent in the Port "Knowers" start hollering about cision. how many officials they know, This incident has a moral. For of Mobile, and he made arrange­ shipmates should point out to my dough, regardless of who a ments to advance us enough them that knowing SIU officials guy knows, he is an SIU man money out of his owrt pocket to doesn't mean a damn thing. I and he must conduct himself as tide us over until the payoff. think everybody will agi-ee with such at all times. Nobody gets SIU STYLE, me when I say that the rules are an special treatment. This is a % made for everybody to live by— Union, not a social club and if a At the payoff the Patrolmen officials as well as members. guy knows everybody in an offi­ did everything they could to I'm blowing off on this matter cial job from the Secretary- represent the men in a firstbecause things like this not only Treasurer to the Janitor, it class manner. Despite the diffi­ put some of our officials in a doesn't mean a damn thing to culty of doing business with a bad light—which is not good for, the rest of the membei'S. If he paymaster who did not have the the Union as a whole—but it has foiils up, he'll have, to pay the authority to settle beefs our also caused many of them to get penalty according to the rules we representatives did .a bang-up job in paying off this ship. sore as hell. And I guess I all set up and abide by. would, too. That's the way I look at it. • We would appreciate having R. Wright you publish this at the very first I Maybe I'm taking up a lot of opportunity, as the men on the space but while I'm at it I would Seafarer Phil Reis, Chief Baker on the SS Del Mar, looks (Ed. Note: Brother Wright— Carter want the membership to like to give an example of what or any member like him, who at artistic bit of baking he and the other bakers produced know we received first-class co­ I mean. for passengers' farewell celebration as he accepts congratulais trying to strengthen our operation from the Mobile 'tions from skipper. The Del Mar, one of Mississippi's top is not "taking up branch. Sometime ago I liappened to be Union flight cruise ships is manned by competent Seafarers crew on a trial committee in the Port space." We think he is do­ Oliver H. Headley and skipper took time out to tell Phil exactly that. Photo ing his brothers a good turn of" New York, a job I take seri­ submitted by Frank Borkowski, Del Mar's S6;:ond Baker. ously. A guy was brought, up on and benefitting the Union by SS WiUiam Carter Carter Crew Lauds Mobile Representation w i-sFjia �Pag* Fourleen THE SEAFARERS Fridar, Mar 2i; i#i9 LOG I Commodore's Lady Takes Over § Jock the Captain, big and bur­ the master of this ship!" he the press of canvas, could no I At noon, after a squall had it and held her head. Nay, the ly, had sailed the seven seas for shouted. "I'm the commodore longer run. She shook, shivered, passed over with a piercing ship began to gather way; she shriek, Maggie made her ap­ shipped seas, steered wild. 20 years, driving ships and men. captain in the company!" rose on a wave, cleared her £n 1910, when seven rf us, able Suddenly the cabin door swung Sail had to be shortened. Men pearance on the poop and, giv­ flooded lee side and sailed on­ seamen all, had shipped on his open wide, and out stepped Mag- crawled aloft and spent hours on ing a. glance to windward aloft, ward, free. All hands heaved a the swinging footropes, battling motioned to Jock with her hand. sigh of relief. old hooker, Westgate, we did not with the stiff, ballooning sail Jock saw the sign and bowed know that he had just sent seven low. Maggie turned her back In the evening, after the sec­ beating in the face. men of his crew to jail. They furled the sails at last and went below. She was the ond dog watch, when the fo'c'sle One day, off the Horn, while and, unseen in the night, crawl­ Captain, so it seemed, to all hands —"' tired, bruised but un­ running before the westerly gale, ed down a tired lot, to listen aboard; and, evidently, she be­ a big sea had smashed through came the Captain on her wed­ again to the howling wind. the galley door. Jock rushed in ding day, when Jock became her Dawn came. It found us hove Mate. the galley through a lot of to under goose winged lo'er tops'l Indeed, Maggie had hardly steam. 'You've spoiled my flour and storrn stays'l, the ship list­ gone when Jock, eager to carry in the bin!" he cried. ing over, laboring in the trougji out her wish, passed the order The cook, a placid Australian, of the sea and with lee dead- to all hands: "Shake out the smiled and said: "No, sir. The eyes awash. Jock stood planted goose wing! Then set fore and sea has washed the galley clean. on the poop near the wheel and mizzen lo'er tops'ls!" You'-ve lost, sir, a few roaches." gic! She wore an old dress with bawled at the helmsman as if Once again the men had to Jock shook his fist. "You god­ a greasy apron. seized by an unholy spell: go aloft. They went struggling dam kangaroo, I'll use the be­ "John, go on the poop!" she "Damn your eyes! To hell up the rigging, flattened against laying pin on you!" he threat said in a voice, sharp and firm. with the compass! 'Watch her the ratlines and, with their arms ened and swore, "Til log you a There was a moment of sur­ head! Don't let her fall off and spread out, holding on grimly month's pay!" prised, stillness. Maggie turned drown all hands!" to the shrouds. Jock was down on cooks, ever upon Scotty, the spokesman. It was an awful moment. The They worked out on footropes bowed—went below to snatch a since that day in Frisco, seven "All right, men," she said, still men, weather beaten and in and, swinging dizzily aloft, loos­ wink of sleep, they shout^ years ago, aboard his ship, when firm, "Til give you some bully Cape Horn rig, stood under-the ened the sails, then held on praise: "Maggie is a good sailor!" he had suddenly taken ill, after beef from cabin stores." break of the poop, hanging on against the violent shocks of Soon after, a sleepy voice ex­ he had eaten the steak on grill. "Thank you. Madam!". Scotty to lifelines and looking aloft, beating canvas-—while other men claimed from a berth: "If it He had never trusted any replied, touching his cap. fi-om under their sou' westers, as on deck, with water washing up hadn't been for Maggie ordering cooks since then. So Maggie, his In a moment Maggie was gone; if spellbound by the mournful to their waists, pulled down on Jock about, we would still be wife whom he had begged to she had stepped into the pass­ melody of. the wind rushing the sheets to the wailing "hey- on deck, standin' by and hangin' come in a hurry from Melbourne, age way. "Bob, come here!" we through the shrouds. way, long an'strong!" cry from on to the lifelines!" did all the cooking for him on heard her calling the cabin boy, Meantime, Maggie dressed in the forehand standing on the Then a voice drawled, going the coal stove he had installed giving the order. black sat in the chartroom, five-rail. off in a doze: "It takes Maggie in the cabin. Old Jock opened his mouth, watching the barometer or, get­ A sea boarded and sent the Jock did not mind the smell ready to' swear. No words came; ting up, looked through the port­ men sprawling in scuppers. The to tame 'hell raising Jock'...'! of grease and smoke in his cab mouth remained open. He turned hole, watching the weather, the men struggled to their feet and, "To run the Commodore, you in as he sat at the table under away his face, and climbed with ship, the sea. spluttering and blowing like mean!" someone interjected. a cloud of blue smoke, while heavy feet the poop ladder to She was pale, serious, atten­ porpoises, finally hauled home There was laughter, assent­ Maggie was frying his rancid windward. y. tive. She had weathered many a the clews. The sails were set. ing, and quiet. Midnight- came. , It . blew a gale since the day when, having Lo and behold! The ship Weststorm, a wild night. Something sold her bar, "Ship Ahoy!'", she gate, thanks to Maggie's seaman­ Capt. R. J. Peterson. had to be done. The ship, under had married Jock. MM&P Local 88 ship, made a better weather of I: li«i 1 wonder if the membership or not. If you didn't pay, you has been watching the struggles didn't ship out. various AFL and CIO unions Some of the companies had no throughout the nation are nolv crimps. If you wanted a job on engaged in to defend their or­ one of their vessels, you went ganizations and hiring halls. aboard and hung around the The current wave of attacks on alleyways with your hat in one the fundamental rights of trade hand and your discharges in the unions is the beginning of the other, waiting for the Mate or employers' use of the TaftEngineer to look you over. If Hartley law to break down all you passed muster, the job was our hard-won gains, notably the yours. several months before ^ou got a was New York. In that port you hiring hall. TOPS ALL They are trying desperately for chance to ship out of the famous generally shaped up outside the docks in all kinds of weather. There wei-e even more fantas­ a return to the "good old days."^ 'shipping board fink halls." And some shipowners would like Meanwhile, you'd watch cow­ You just hoped and prayed that tic, slave-like procedures to be followed in procuring a job in nothing better. boys with high-heeled boots ship WilAT AMI eiOOA those days—-like on the Amer­ As someone so aptly put it, out. And I'm not kidding when \ -WIS WIWA ? ican France line, for- example, Let's look at the record" of the tell you that many of them which by the way probably takes good old days. The oldtimers re­ carried their saddles with them the cake for outrageous abuses. member them well, and the when they went aboard. If you wanted a job on one of youngsters have heard or read Swinging over to Ncw 'Qrleans, their ships, you made a trip as of them. But all hands could you ran into the famed "slave a workaway. Then you worked probably stand a refresher. So market." If you were a seamen like hell on the way over and heie goes: and wanted a job, you reported back, waiting for someone to PORTLAND to the old "Marker" everyday. quit or get fired so you could In those days, the story was ,'When this character thought you take hjs place on the payroll. the same, no matter what poi't were lean and hungi-y he would Sure, it's hard to believe those you were in. Take Portland, ship you, providing, of course, the crimp would pick you -out. indignities could ever have been Oregon, for instance. It was al­ you were a nice- boy. ways "Portland ships for Port­ Conditions were not much dif­ "The various companies operating practiced on seamen, especially land boys" and, brother, you had ferent in the Port of Mobile in out of New York had their own as we enjoy the Union Hiring Hall and rotary system of ship­ one sweet time trying to squeeze those dsfys. To the younger Sea­ hiring procedures. ping. Nevertheless, they did on a States Line ship, unless you farers among us who "have only SHAPE-UP lived in the town. This outfit, shipped from the Union hiring At United States Lines, for in­ exist. And they are exactly, the con­ incidentally, used a swastika for hall under the rotary system, stance, you would stand outside a house flag symbol up until' the some of the goings-on of the the offices and after having ditions the Taft-Hartley law last war. pre-Union years may seem fan­ "shaped up" for a few ships backers hope to return to. That's No doubt there are men in the tastic. But they have only to wearing your dungarees and a what they are trying to accom; Seafarers who remember the ask any oldtimer to bear out dirty shirt thgre was a good plish to help the poor, down­ trodden shipowners who are Pacific steamship owners' ship­ what I am saying here. ) chance of making a job. down to their last 20 billions of ping hall in Frisco, where you / tVhen a job came in down in Another possibility existed. the dough made during the war. had to go to register for a job on Mobile, the local shipping crimp Vou could meet the Engineer or But wesee hoW the cards are one of their wagons. would look over the crowd, while the Mate in a gin mill and buy This was the ill-famed but he sang outr "Any Mobilians in him a few drinks. They would being dealt and that's Why we well-named, "Fink Hall." There the house " then speak to the crimp and are building up our strike fund. We are increasing our insurance they had a blacklist that was a If none was' present, he would have you shipped. honey, and which had few equals then cry: "Any Alabamans in the To get a job on the United against the return of those "good anywhere. house?" If he still .got no Fruit, Porto Rico and 'Ward lines old days," for we're determined If you were looking for a ship answer, he'd say,- "All right, now you had to pay a certain board­ they shall never again prevail in ings-house keeper for room and the maritime industry. down in the Gulf area in those we'll take the furriners." , JAMES PURCELL days, you'd cool your heels for Perhaps the worst spot of all . board whether you stayed there DAYS bacon. He would be smoking - his meerschaum pipe like a chimney and spitting like an old gypsy living in a tent. We don't know how Maggie - : felt about Jock's manners; she kept very much to herself. They were a sloppy couple, childless and mean, especially Jock. Mon­ ey—they had plenty: On business , ashore, Jock hardly ever bought a newspaper. >• BAD BEEF The old hooker, stripped to . lo'er tops'ls and fores'l, drow rushing to the Eastward before a freshening gale; the seas fol­ lowed rising astern, and the wake foamed free. In the first dog watch on Sunday, south of the Horn, we, the fo'c'sle hands, had trooped aft to see old Jock. "The salt Jiorse for supper is rotten, Captain!" Bpoke up Scotty, an elderly seaman. "Here, smell it, sir!" he said, holding " up a chunk of the horse, called beef. Jock, pug-nosed and surly, jjf^^narled like a dog. There was a pause. Then he suddenly roar­ ed: "I give you what I damn 1^^ well choose!" "Do you mean to say, sii'," the iseaman asked grimly, "that this here beef is all right?" "Get to hell forrad or I'll brain you with a belaying pin!*' Jock said with violence. "I'm �Friday. May 21,1848 Page Fiftefn S B E '-SMiAS A R EJR S UP ^ SIU Contracted Companies: Mar-Trade To better acquaint the SIU membenhip with the ihips they sail and the SIU contracted companies behind them, a series of short articles on these companies and their ships is being run in the LOG. Some of the companies haye long and interestihg recpi^ds in American maritime hxstory^-some of that history was made with SIU crews aboard the ships. '• 1 Much has been written about only recently; but like the the fruits of the organizational other companies under the SIU drive conducted by the Union banner they are up to the standduring the past years. Outstand- ard of the regular agreements, ing company to come into the FINE RELATIONS ranks of the Seafarers was of . of' being in American course, the Isthmian Steamship ^pg^^^ions but a short time, the Corporation. relations between the Union and The gaining of - Isthmian, and the company -have been excel­ all the publicity attached, far lent in all matters concerning overshadowed the many other working conditions and wages. companies added to the SIU Usually there are kinks and rolls in recent months. thorns encountered in first deal­ One of the less-heralded, but ing with a company, but Marcertainly not insignificant, com­ Trade has proved to be an ex­ panies to be signed up is the ception. Due to the practical at­ Mar-Trade Corporation, agents titude taken by the operations and operators for various small­ manager. Captain Charles D. er outfits. Wright, the SIU has had no While the corporation operates reason to resort to direct action. but six ships at present, its fleet All matters of concern to the The Sanford B. Dole, Metro Petroleum Shipping Company, one of the liberty-tankers ope­ is by no means complete. Plans I Union and the company have rated by Mar-Trade Corporation, as she appeared while being fitted out in the yard of the are already in--motion for the hgen thrashed out peacefully Maryland Drydock Company in Baltimore. acquiring of three more ships, j around the conference table. At this number will be added to no time has the Union been un- up of the corporation is its di­ life aboard ship as pleasant as tanker and four are Liberty and eventually. able to sit down with the com­ rector, Captain D. Dritsas. Him-, possible through fully equipped tankers. All are engaged in Mar-Trade is relatively new pany and man to man settle all self a 30-year' -veteran of the recreation rooms, adequate slopworld-wide tramp operations. in American maritime. The cor­ problems to- the satisfaction of seas. Captain Dritsas is in a chests and the maintenance of The dry-cargo vessel is the poration for many years has all. position to better understand the genial relations between the Sea Trader, the T-2 .tanker is handled Greek and Panamanian Captain Wright, Mar-Trade's relations of a company toward crews and topside. the Sweetwater and the Liberty vessels, but it was less than two operations manager, has been the men who sail the ships. The corporation's six vessels tankers are the John Stagg, San­ years ago that it began the cooperative and has at no time Always cooperative, at present are as varied as their runs. One ford B. Dole, John H. Marion operation of ships for American resorted to the hard-timing, he is undertaking to make the is a dry cargo ship, one a T-2 and Andrew Marschalk. though fruitless, practices which corporations. The SIU has held contracts are stock in trade to some com­ with the company for only a few panies. months, some of them signed While the corporation is for the most part operated by Greek The following men. have com­ VERNON STREET C .E, MURPHY maritime men. Captain Wright ing from Smith-Johnson SS Co. Get in touch with the records is an American with long ex­ They can collect at the company department, SIU Headquarters, Get in touch with Harold C. m Banks, SUP, 105 Market St., San perience on the bridge and at office, 60 Beaver St. 6th Floor, 51 Beaver Street, New Francisco; Calif. SIU, A&G District the operations desk. SS EDWARD G. JANEWAY York. tit He first went to sea in 1930 Carroll, Fred W., $5.65; Fiore, BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. JOHN KRUSE William Rentz, Agent Calvert 4530 and after a lay-off for a few R., .25; Hai-ris, Thomas, $7.12; LEWIS D^ MULLIS BOSTON 276 State St. You are asked to write Mrs. Hitchcock, Martin J., .85;'John­ Your mother, is anxious to hear James Sipes or Bob, who is Walter Siekmann, Agent Bowdoin 4455 son, Earl D., $6.36; Marcoux, from you. Her address is MonGALVESTON aosvi—23rd st. ready to leave for Seattle and Joseph P., $32.98; Melle, Erling, I'oe, N. C., Route 6, Box 669-B. Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 wishes to see you. $16.86; Michaels, William J., MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Gal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 $12.72; Quimby, Harold, $13.06; JOSEPH^BRIANT HAROLD^ NELSON NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. Reyes, Francisco M., j$5.30; SandJerry Palmer left your sea­ E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 61126113 Your mother wishes to know strom, T., $2.12; Schop, Lloyd G., men's papers in the New York NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. your whereabouts. Important. .57; Szoblik, F., $6.36; Thompson, Hall. You can get them at the 1ii Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 tit Roy, $2.55. baggage room. •::4: NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St.| ROBERT MOTT SS JAMES M. GILLIS Ben Rees, Agent' Phone 4 1083' t- t. i. PHILADELPHIA 614-16 N. 13th St. Get in touch with your mother. Braun, F. E., $2.33; Domin- CHARLES H. MONTGOMERY Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 Get in touch with your sister quez, Jose N., $13.31; Froom, tit SAN FRANCISCO 105 Market St. C. E. MURPHY Paul N., $12.30; Greer, Sam, Mrs. Jos. P. Sticht, 726 4th St., Steve Cardullo, Agent Douglas 2-5475 $17.54; Gunn, Zeland T., $11.74; West Elizabeth, Penn. as your SAN JUAN, P.R 252 Ponce de Leon Get in touch with Hal Banks, .-Sal Colls, Agent San Juan 2-5996 Gurganus, Jay M., $16.28; Kneiss, daughter expects to be married SIU Hall, ^105 Market Street, SaA SAVANNAH '...220 East Bay St John E., $6.43; Lutz, Dennis L,, in June. Francisco, Calif. Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 $16.95; Rote,-. Henry iJ., •$7;54; TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Stevens, Greer C., $14.92; Claude Simmons, Agent Phone M-1323 '•331 Thomas, Cecil, .84; Watkins, Rob­ HEADQUARTERS. .51 Beaver St., N.Y.C HAnover 2-2784 ert H., $3.31. SECRETARY-TREASURER The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ SS JOHN A. DONALD Paul Hail farers International Union is available to all memb^s who wis^ Coleccki, Steve, .28; HenningDIRECTOR OF ORGAN1Z.ATION Mar-Trade vessels can be sen, Agner, .91; Kaeliwai, George to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of Lindsey Williams recognized by a black stack N., $14.12; Rochester, Gareth H., their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to havm ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS 'Robert Matthews ' J. P. Shuler upon which is imposed a white .91; Steward^ Jack P., .28; Sval- the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at everyJoseph Volpian square. In the square is a red land, Gunnar K., $4.35; Temple- SIU branch for this purpose. circle having blue guide lines. ton, Robert G., .91; Ucci, Peter However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU SUP HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. The block letter is blue and A., $5.40; "Yorke, Peter, $9.62; hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, Phone 58777 varies according to the corpo­ which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51,. Zouvelos, Steve, $4.35. PORTLAND 111 W. Burnside St. ration vessel being operated by Beaver Street, New York 4 ,N. Y. SS JOHN GALLUP Beacon 4336 RICHMOND, Calif \ .267 8th St. Mar-Trade. In this case the Geiling, Richard "V., $10.16; PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION Phone 2509 "M" stands for Metro Petro­ Gonzales, Paul, $1.97; Mikaljunas, ^N FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. leum Shipping Company. J., $11.47; Stenmo, Otto J., $12.35; To the Editor: 1 Douglas 25475 Veider, Karl A., $14.12. SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the Main 0290 years to attend school, he re­ SS THOMAS J. LYONS WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. turned at the outbreak of the A b o 1 i n e, Alexander, $15.23; address below: Terminal 4-3131 war. Torpedoed once, his ship, Bond, E. v., $31.33; CUfton, the City of Birmingham, went to Douglas W., .88; Dominquez, VinGt. Lakes District Name PJFFALO 10 Exchange St. the bottom in less than three cent M., $12.15; Ellsworth, Morse, Cleveland 7391 minutes off the coast of Ber- $2.79; Fall, Robert E., $12.15; Street Address CHICAGO, 111. 3261 East 92nd St. muda. Graham, James J., $4.66; HutchPhone: Essex 2410 • - 'C Unusual in the sinking was iris, Herbert R., .70; Lowry, CLEVELAND 2602 Carroll St. State City Main 0147 the exceedingly speedy evac- ! George W., .84; Paxson, Orville ItETROIT 1038 Third St. nation of 325 passengers H., $5.83; Sierra, BUeran O., Cadillac 6857 without the loss of a single life, $5.47; Syrex, PhUip, $11.81; Thlu, Signed DULUTH.... 531 W. Michigan St. record unequalled in both Goon Pay, $6.38; Thompson, Ivan Melrose 4110 a Book No. D., $18.83; Vaughari, William P., TOLEDO..............615 Summit Sb wsrs. • Carfield 2112 Another feature of the make- $2.80. " - MONEY HUE PERSONALS SIU HALLS 3:, Notice Te All SIU Members .fi �Page Sixteen - THE S E AF ARERS '? Friday, May 21. 1948 LOG ;li?; iv,; OHOI^AHltBO rAmCBflMEH • im- ^ m. •Krili*: :»i r• 5K' •'/••l^.v . -!S •y'-vr-'^. IV , "i r' • ' • JK;5:'tv.vV-:; S ' '- fc.^ :• • 'irm • ; 0. vm^ • 1 VOU eANTCASH PROMISES ... 4 •' ' /ill f"r 1-;": l?iSA\ VOU CAM'T BAT COMPANY PATERNALISM IF yOVRB A esoolD Boy, >*^P VOM'TASKfottA/irrHnh.ibO WOAf'T BC OlSAPfO/AJlHD I >, .'r . ••••.•'i — BUT VOU CAW F/WP vJOB ^CCURITV, THE BEST WORKIAJGCOA)PmOA)S,AWD THE H»SHESr WAGES IWTHETAAIKERF/fiLD, IW THE SEAFARERS IWTERWATIOWAL t/AJlO^] OFM.A. -API... JOST COMPARE -—THE TAAIKER WAGE SCALES \/40A) ©t' THE A aS. OISIRIGTOF THE ^.i.U. WlfH THOSE OFlWE AJ-M U — is. SIU Scale Rating Bosun ,$270.00 Carpenter ..... 270.00 AB . . . . . 220.00 AB Maintenance 235.00 OS ;. . .: 185.00 Electrician ..... 350.00 Chief Pumpman . . . 290.00 Engine Maintenance ... 265.00 Oiler — ... 220.00 Fireman-Watertender • • • • ... 220.00 Wiper . . . . . 208.00 Steward . . . .. 285.00 Chief Cook • • ..... 265.00 Second Cook ..... 230.00 Galleyman ... 185.00 Messman i.. Utility ..... 185.00 NMU Scale $266.95 251.88 212.96 230.71 183.39 348.43 280.40 256.74 212.96 212.96 218.88 278.04 254.38 224.79 183.39 177.47 177.47 In addition, Seafarers get the following: Overtime for ratings receiving less than $223.23 monthly is $1.15 per hour. Overtime for ratings receiving $223.23 or more per month is $1.45 per hour. fc, J ^ 4f^ is ~ •-,'"v0*. "V"' � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1939-1949 Description An account of the resource Volumes I-XI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. 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X NEW YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY. MAY 28. 1948 No. 22 SEAFARERS CONTESTS NLRR DECISION FOR PART-CERTIFICATION IN C S FLEET NEW YORK—In a ruling which shatters the precedent set last year in the Isthmian case, the National Labor Relations Board on May 24 certified the Seafarers International Union of North America, AFL, as the bar­ gaining agent for the unlicensed personnel on only seven Cities Service tank­ ers. To counteract this move, which would deprive representation to the men on the eight ships acquired since the direction of election, and to the men on Seafarer Ralph Youtzy, on trial for manslaughter ij\ the SS Lone Jack, who were prevented from voting because the vessel did Georgetown, British Guiana, has been acquitted, the LOG learned by cable from Georgetown this week. Youtzy, not touch an American port during the entire course of the election, the together with Robert Boutwell, faced a bum manslaughter Union will file a Motion For Reconsideration of the Board's decision. The SIU will contend that the acquisition of ships after the voting charge in connection with the accidental death of a Shipmates' Testimony Helps To Win Acquital For Yontzy 1started does not affect the barGeorgetown launch captain last* gaining unit, will cite the case October. The captain fell from a CHECKING THE FINANCIAL RECORD of the Isthmian Steamship Com­ •li dock after an early morning pany, which acquired and got scuffle and was seen swimming rid of ships after the voting for shore. started in that fleet. Boutwell was acquitted in a When the Board rendered its first trial held early this year, decision in that case, the vessels but at that time the jury could in the fleet at the time the de­ riot agree on Youtzy, who was cision was handed down became forced to endure the ordeal of a part of the collective bargaining second trial. Boutwell returned unit. to Geoi-getown to testify in ONLY SEVEN Youtzy's behalf. Of the eight ships that were SEAFARERS TESTIFY in the CS fleet when the ballot­ Also present at both trials ing commenced, only the Coun­ were two loyal Seafarers, Frank sel Grove, French Creek, Logans Knight and Charles Robertson, Ford, Abiqua, Cantigny, Chiwawitnesses to the accident last wa, and Paoli are included in October, who could not let their the certification. Excluded is the Union Brothers down. Lone Jack. A substantial part of the ex­ Since then the company has penses of the trials was offset added the Archers Hope, Fort by donations by Youtzy and Hoskins, Royal Oak. Saleb Mar­ '>1 The Auditing Committee, elected by the m mbership as prescribed by the SIU Constitution, Boutwell's ship the SS itime, Winter HUl, Bents Ford^ M prepares the Quarterly Financial Report of the AStG District. Checking the figures are (left to T., J. Jackson, Alcoa, and by Bradford Island, and Government right) Tom Rodgers. Paul Parsons, Sam Luttrel (Chairman), Jack Turner and Charles Palmer. other SIU crews. Camp. The crews of these ships are also left out in the cold. Attorney Ben Sterling, who will file the Motion in the name of the Union, has stated that the ruling violates established prece­ The CIO ship's radio operators, communications personnel under CIO radio operators, stressing the marine division and elsewhere on dent and would injure all unions heavy communist infiltration in the waterfront in even greater if allowed to' stand. who left the American Com­ communist leadership. The ROU's opposition to the all departments of the American detail than did Douglass. munications Association in Feb­ merger was strongly supported dommunications A^ociation in­ HOUSE DIVIDED Apparently the MEBA conven­ ruary, were rebuffed in their by the Seafarers all along the cluding the ACA's marine divi­ tion delegates were as alert to "Take a case," he said, "in effort to affiliate with the Marine line. Seafarer sentiment in the sion. the danger as were the SIU and which a company hired 50 people Engineers Beneficial Association matter was similar to that ex­ Last December, Fred M. Howe, the ROU. At any rate, they suc­ after voting started. These peo­ when the merger was opposed by pressed by the ROU officials general secretary-treasufer of the cessfully blocked any further ple wouldn't be allowed to vote, Radio Officers Union, AFL, also moves toward a merger, and the but they would certainly be en^ 4he MEBA convention in Jack­ themselves. In a letter sent to the MEBA wrote Hogan, describing the result is that the CIO radio men titled to union representation if sonville last week. the workers who voted chose the New York Agent and published commie influence in the ACA are all alone. MEBA headquarters granted j in the LOG of January 2, 1948, union. The Board, and Cities Ser­ vice, is trying to make a house the CIO radio men a provisional SIU General Organizer Lindsey divided out of the situation be­ charter earlier this year. But Williams pointed out that, if the cause they feel that a house di­ when the subject came up at the CIO radio men were allowed to vided cannot stand." Jacksonville convention, dele-1enter the MEBA, friction between gates were quick to demonstrate | the SIU and the MEBA might Final certification of the SIU came after months of stalling on their hostility by deiiouncing the well result. CIO operators as a communist Brother Williams wrote that Because an SIU crew respected a member of the ILA, refused to the part of Cities Service. More dominated "fifth column." the SIU objected to the merger Longshoremen's picketline in take the ship, saying that she than a month ago the last CS This was exactly what officials "for the simple reason that. it Albany, N. Y. the Calmar was unsafe. Calmar put on a protest was overruled by the • -'S and members of the Radio Offi­ would place the MEBA into di­ Steamship Company has filed a noh-union "pilot, and when the Board, and since then notificar ship tied up at Albany, the ILA tion was held up by the backlog cers Union, AFL, had been point­ rect jurisdictional conflict with of work which has piled up on. charge of unfair labor practice an AFL union in the industry." threw a picketline around her. ing out since the merger was the Board as one result of the The SIU crew refused to cross against the Seafarers Interna­ In April, the Boston represen­ first proposed late last year. ROU Taft-Hartley law. the line and demanded to be paid tional Union through the Na­ spokesmen declared repeatedly tative of the ROU, Stephen E. The election was directed on off under mutual consent. This, tional Labor Relations Board. that the move by the CIO oper­ Douglass, wrote to Samuel J. October 20, 1947, and by Novem^ Calmar claims, constituted an The SS Masmar left Philadel­ ators was part of a plan to raid Hogan, MEBA president, outlin­ "unfair practice." phia for Albany. The river pilot, (Continued on Pag* 1£) the ROU and bring all ship's|ing the complete history of the MEBA Convention Rejects CIO Radio Operators SIU Charged With 'Unfair' Act For Respecting Longshore Line m �Page Two f It E S E A F AR E R S L6G Friday. May 28. 1348 SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District If! Afiiliated with Ihe American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post OfTice in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. • I fi if 267 We Are Proud III r,y As evidence of what the $10.00 Building Assessment, recently passed by the membership, is going to mean to the Seafarers International Union, we proudly submit the new Hall, which was dedicated and opened in New Or­ leans this week. m fti: This new home for the Seafarers in the Crescent City is the first of many that will eventually stretch from Boston to Galveston and across the sea to San Juan. They will constitute homes away from home for SIU seamen, and will be bases from which to operate in the event of strikes. But even more than that, they are the symbols of the growth and strength of the SIU. Starting from humble beginnings, in cold and dilapidated Branch offices along the coast, the Union has moved forward to material gains in the forms of increased wages and improved conditions, and to more comfortable quarters in every port. Even so, the membership is not satisfied merely to rent buildings. In letters and by personal messages to the oflficials of the SIU, it made known its desires to own its own Halls, an,d to make those Halls outstanding. So the 1948 Agents Conference went on record in favor of a $10.00 Building Assessment. At the same time, a $10.00 Strike Assessment and two Shipping Rules changes were proposed. At the next regular Branch meetings, the member­ ship okayed the propositions, and the. Referendum ballot­ ing, recently completed, showed a better than ten-to-one majority for all four points. Some of the men questioned by the LOG reporter at the New Orleaos Hall during the party made the state­ ment that the $10.00 Strike Assessment represented the best investment they had ever made, and-the $10.00 Build­ ing Assessment was the next best. They know very well that a large strike fund best guarantee against shipowner arrogance. They also that buildings, owned and paid for, are soUd ance against the bad times that may lie ahead of all te is the know insur­ of us. It will be even more reassuring when we have suc­ ceeded, in spite of the housing shortag^, in gaining new Halls in all ports. That's what the membership wants, and that's what it voted for in the Referendum. 'tKI f"-->•' • •: Present at the gala celebration in New Orleans were officials and rank-and-filers from other unions. Even a quick glance at the festivities would have shown Long­ shoremen, Teamsters, Carpenters, and other trade union­ ists participating in the affair. It was fitting that those brother trade unionists should celebrate with the Seafarers. In every way possible the SIU has cooperated with and aided other honest unions in their legitimate pursuits. We have never been found wanting when our friends called on us for assistance. As a consequence, during the 1946 General Strike and the Isthmian Strike, our friends rallied to help us also. This Union is very proud of its new Hall in New Orleans. We look forward to the time when all ports will ' have the facilities which are now enjoyed by the men who sail out of N. O. And we are also very proud of the fact that our many friends, in and out of the trade union movement, came to our celebration, to enjoy with us the fruits of, the long and arduous struggle we have put up to better the standards of merchant seamen ever>npv'here. : v \ E. C. PHELPS J. HEWITT ' W. LARSEN L. J. GUICE C. F.ERRIGAN C. TAMBORELLA E. DUNLOP S. BURKE J. DeMARCO J. ODOM T. DAILEY S. LeBLANC A. MANG A. LOOPER These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, C. MASON Men Now In The Mmne Hospitab as reported by tile Port Agents. Tbeke Brothers find time hanging heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by writing to them. J. PACHECO GALVESTON MARINE HOSP. W. DAHLKE R. M. KYLE W. M. IVINS J. BLONGREN I. B. GRIERSON ARTHUR YORK BROWN C. NANGLE BLACK W. H. RHONE 'JIMMIE ROBERTS G. VECCHIO KELLY H. CORDES A. W. CORMAN P. SYRAX T. W. HOWARD M. F. MORRISON RENE CHERLET J. WALSH J. 4. MOBILE HOSPITAL JIMMIE S. COLEMAN J. B. McGUFFIN it 1 3^ A. C. McALPIN STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL L. H. THORP. GUS A. JANAVARIS TOBE BEAMS " ANTHONY SEAY JOHN L. O'ROURKE C. L. RITTER THOMAS HENDRIX P. LOPEZ L. V. MYREX E. WILISCH J. C. DANZEY J. GOKUON DONALD E. POOL P. FRANKMANIS" F. E. KARAS E. OLSEN D. M. MCDOWELL G. FINKLEA S. HEIDUCKI 4. 4. t. ' NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL J. V/. McNEELY. R. BUNCH A. JENSBY J. DENNIS J. L. ROBERTS E. J. VOREL G.-R. MITCHELL E. IBARRA F. NERING E. E. GROSS T. J. KURKI • C- GREEN P. R. W.AGNER J. KENNAIR J. QUIMERA "j. R. TUNNELL w. J. WOLFE >„ R. J. CHASE J. OVERTON D. SCHOENROCK:'"^^'-'^:-; SEPT ,D, HcnutiNKuijtv _ ^ . H. CHRISTENSEN ; * - • • • •' -Kf-i - •" ' 'i. '! *, ..J..- .4,* 1 f.-. [» r-'k^ - •• • ' '' t, i. BALTIMORE HOSPITAL J. J. O'NEILL EDWARD HANSEN J. G. HONRA T. S. JOHNSON PAUL R. SHUR Cr J. CARAVONA C. FOWLER C. PETER MAENI MICHAEL BAAL M. F. COBBLER LEONARD .SPIVEY W. J. ROSS ALFRED J. KAKOWSKI RALPH S. MILLER WILLIAM N. KENNEDY M. J. LUCAS R. N. FILLOON C. B. VIKEN G. T. FRESHWATER T. THONEN S. COPE B. WAITS P. THESDOR C. V P \WS G. B. GILLISPIE 4. it. 4. SAN FRANCISCO HOSPITAI, ERLING MELIE J. HODO W.WATSON ; ' E. H. C. POE JOSEPH A. RINHEED C. SMITH . D. GELINAS • :' E. B. ANDERSON . R. J. WISEMAN A. SMITH '•• 'r V �T B B SEAF ARERS LOG Friday, Mtiy 28, 1948 Page Three Mobile Shipping Holds Steady; Port Awaiting Passenger Ships By CAL TANNER MOBILE — Shipping in this port has maintained its steady pace although it is still a little slow. We have far too many men on the beach to permit us to say that shipping is.good. During the past week there were five payoffs, five sign-ons and four ships in transit. The payoffs were smooth with a single exception, the Alcoa Pio­ neer, which was completely •fouled up and now is in the pro­ cess of being cleared up. The Pioneer had been down in the bauxite country which may ex­ plain her condition. Another Alcoa, the Mooring Hitch, also came in from the Islands, however, and paid off clean. She had a Stewards Department. .?• •j top-flight FAIR PROSPECTS Port Savannah Expects Boost When Ships Join Gypsum Run The Yaka, a Waterman, paid off in Gi^lfport and reshipped for Germany. The James Duncan, another Waterman, had a small Every member making a overtime beef to be squared be­ donation to the Union for fore she headed for the boneany purpose should receive By CHARLES STARLING yard. A third Waterman, the an official receipt bearing Monarch of the Seas, arrived the amount of the contribu­ SAVANNAH — Another week vessels away from the boneyard, ^ from Puerto Rico and went out tion and the purpose for or two of slow shipping is prom- we should be able to place.' again on the same run. «rhich it was made. ised in this port, but after that ships men who have.If a Union official to whom The prospects for the week been sweating it out on the we are almost definitely assured contribution is given does coming up are quite fair. There beach here for some time. of an upswing. Promise is that not make out a receipt for are six Watermans and Alcoas Here is a matter that I think South Atlantic will have about the membership should take up", the money, the matter should due to payoff and sign right on two ships a week in here on the immediately be referred to again, and we expect to ship and make an attempt to stop:. gypsum run. Paul Hall, Secretary-Trea­ some replacements to the vessels When men have beefs at the surer, SIU, 51 Beaver Street. due in transit. These ships, coupled with the payoff and the Patrolman gets New York 4. N.*Y, other regulars hitting this port, them okayed to be paid after the The Mobile branch is anxiously • In advising the Secretaryshould make shipping from this payoff, then the least the men • waiting for the Alcoa passenger Treasurer of such transac­ port a not-too-difficult feat. ships to start paying off here ifi can do is to stay on the ship tions. members should state July. A lot of Mobilians are At the moment we have three long enough to get their money. the name oif the official and ships due in for payoffs. All three figuring to homestead those ves­ STICK AROUND the port where the money sels. After all, each one will are scheduled to recrew and sail was tendered. payoff every 17 days, and will be right away. By keeping these If they don't stay aboard, this in port a couple of days before is what happens: When a beef has been okayed By WILLIAM (Curly) RENTZ going out again. We also expect to have a few Reefers and Stew­ to be paid, we give the record BALTIMORE—^There was one ards Department men with pas­ to the company's paymaster or By SALVADOR COLLS thing that a certain rrtember of senger ship experience heading port captain, so he can make up the crew of the SS John Mosby, this way about July 1. SAN JUAN — The meetings buy four ships. These ships, if the time. The' men who stay Isthmian, found out when the which have been in progress for.bought, will carry Puerto Rican aboard and wait for their money WORK ASHORE ship paid off—don't tamper with several weeks between the ILA'products to Central and South will get theirs made up first. the cargo—especially if it's mon­ Last week the shoregang jobs ;^nd UTM down here are finally America. The Brothers who rushed keys. we have been working on helped bearing fruit. It looks like unity While it is still a rumor, the ashore without waiting for their When the Mosby returned to the membership here a bit. We between the two groups has members here are keeping their dough wUl probably be broke in the States from the Far East, the shipped 130 men to the shore- been achieved and will become fingers crossed in hopes it ma­ a week and then come to the boys wanted some fun. About gang on jobs ranging from four a reality soon. terializes. The run sounds good Hall saying, "Do you remember three o'clock in the morning this hours to four days, and the extra Union of these two groups will to the boys who like the climate that beef we had on the so-and- . man decided that it would be a dough came in mighty handy. We bring peace to the Puerto Rican down in these parts. so? WeU, what happened?" lot of fun to let 'loose 40 monkeys are working up a contract for waterfront. The end of the many We shipped one man out this Of course, no Patrolman can the ship had brought from Indi^, this shoregang work, which disputes between these two long­ week in a most imorthodox man­ remember ^very beef he has If it_was fun it came high, for should be ready for signatures in shore unions will insure the un­ ner. The SS Sparmiano, Ameri­ handled, and so he has to look it loading and loading of the Is­ can yacht on its way to Brazil up. It usually means he is tied the man had to pay for the mon- the near future. The main topic of interest land vessels without any troub­ through the West Indies, hit this up for several hours, searching keps when the ship paid off here. Moreover, this kind of shenani­ around here right now is tlie new le and will mean no more run­ port. The chief cook had suffer­ the records and calling the com­ gans is not only expensive for hall in New Orleans. Some of ning to SIU ships as they hit ed an accident and was put in pany for another okay on the the man who performs, but it the Brothers rode over for the port to tell them whether or the hospital here. beef. gives the Union a black eye. It's opening, and every one is proud not the ship will be worked. If a Patrolman gets three or The yacht's Skipper asked us The Maritime Workei-s Union to furnish him with a replace­ four t)f these beefs a week, we that the Seafarers are to have bad stuff all around. With that off our chest, we can a building fund with which to (Union Dos Trabajadores Mari- ment, so we sent chief cook- won't be able to do much else timos) is an AFL union, separate Steward Leonico Calderon aboard other than retrace once-settled get around to the shipping situa­ purchase our own halls. and apart from the AFL-ILA. with the understanding that he beefs for lax members. tion which, we are happy to say, There are plenty of oldtimers took a turn for the better this on the beach here right now. When the two groups unite they will be paid $325 a month plus Another thing, if the company past week. It didn't boom or Among them you can find M. will work under the banner of plane transportation back to does not have an office in the anything like that. It simply Hynes, W. T. Hardman, C, the ILA. Puerto Rico. payoff port, then the Seafarer : HOT RUMOR was a little better. It's a good deal for Brother due money has to write to the Grevier, J. Beam, W. T. Noel, L. What may be a boo'st for Sea­ Calderon, who will now enjoy a main office and give all the de­ P. Rynes, G. Lawrence, M. Reed, SIX AND SIX Sometimes it takes a J. Thornton, H. Durant, K. farers on the Island is the ru­ leiEurel3' cruise of St. Thomas, tails, Six ships paid off. Two of Brown, C. Perkins, J. Foster and mor that the Puerjto Rico Indus­ Port Au-Prince, Port-Of-Spain couple of weeks before the trial Organization is preparing to and Belize, Brazil. money comes through. them including the Mosby were L. Joyner. So, Brothers, if you payoff and Isthmians, two were Robins, one have a beef, and it is okayed at was an Ore vessel and one was be paid on the ship, stick around a Bull ship. All the payoffs were and collect your dough. It will pretty fairly clean with only save you money and time. the monkey deal to give us any must be reported to the depart­ spite of it all, time and money By KEITH ALSOP real headache. ment head within 72 hours. We are still lost. GALVESTON—Everybody gets publicized the fact in the SEA­ We also signed on six ships in­ MAY BE LESSON cluding a tanker. But there still tired of hearing lectures on what FARERS LOG, the delegates on The loss of this beef will serve are too many men on the Balti­ to do and what not to do aboard most ships have hammered the as a lesson to the Jackson crew. more beach. So keep away from ship and, too, nobody likes to fact into the heads of the crew The SEAFARERS LOG is Chances are that they will get hear "I told you so." But when this port unless you have enough the membership's paper; ii at every opportunity, . but in their overtime in on time from of the old cabbage to hold you it comes to SIU men losing cold is a medium for the expres­ now on—here's hoping it will cash, I think it's time for a sion and airing of your ideiis, for a while. also serve as a lesson to other If you are an alien you will heart-to-heart talk. suggestions, beefs, etc. The Seafarers. Last week the James Jackson, have an especially tough time LOG urges all Brothers to Other than this beef, the Jack­ getting a ship. The law says Waterman, popped up with 170 submit material for publica­ To insure payment, all son paid off clean in all depart­ that only 25 percent of the crew hours of disputed time for offi­ tion. claims for overtime must be ments. Other ships equally as can be aliens, and that is how cers working on deck. The num­ Occasionally, however, we turned in to the heads of de­ clean were the Joseph Teal, Wa­ ber of hours involved totalled it goes. receive a complaint saying partments no later than 72 terman; Coyote Hills, Pacific If you are an alien and throw up to quite a bundle of cabbage, that a beef we have printed hours following the comple­ Tankers; and Sanford B. Dole, in for a job, find out how many and we went down to the ship is a personal one and with­ tion of the overtime work. Mar-Trade. aliens have been sent to the ship to settle the beef in short order. out basis in fact. Thanks to the immediate signAs soon as the penalty However, We didn't settle the before you take it. When you To avoid recurrence of ons of the Jackson and Teal, work is done, a rectrd should beef in favor of the crew and no are sent back you only make such situations in the LOG shipping is out of the doldrums. be given to the Department things tougher for everybody, in­ one collected any money in the whenever possible, criticisms We also put a few men aboard head, and one copy* held by beef. Reason: the deck men had cluding yourself. ^ of individuals should be sign­ in-transit ships as replacements. the man doing the job. We had one of the Cuba Dis­ not reported the disputed hours ed by the ship's delegates On the organizing front we tilling Company's tankers in. She within 72 hours of the time the In addition the depart­ and/or as many of the crew- \ contacted the Salem Maritime, was the Carrabulle,' and we hit work was done, as required by mental delegates . should members as are interested. Cities Service, in at Texas City. her hard as soon as she arrived. the agreement. check on all overtime sheets This would eliminate any The Organizer reports the men It was a tough beef to lose, Things are quiet in this city 72 hours before the ship possibility of the beefs be­ solid for the SIU and turned these days. There is nothing but the company was right. We makes port. over to him a good number of ing regarded as personal. much going on in labor except signed a contract stipulating that pledge cards. overtime work done or claimed for routine activities, ; ^ Get A Receipt ^ /;! • Monkeyshines Cost Prankster Mucho Bananas PR Longshoremen Near Merger Loss Of 170 Hours Overtime A Tough Lesson SUGGESTION On Overtime m ii �w: •rt'feT H E S E A F A M JE R S Finally Gets Week , For A Change LOG iPriday* May 28. 1848 AS BIG AS AN ELEBHANT By LLOYD (Blackie) GARDNER PHILADELPHIA — Shipping shipping is concerned. This cer­ has been excellent this past tainly has been feast week, and -week and the change was wel­ we sure hope things stay like this. come after a lean period. life We paid off the SS Charles We had one. performing Stew­ Nordhoff, an Alcoa ship which ard on one of the ships paying had only a handful of minor off. We pulled him off and told "beefs. We squared her away him to come to the Hall to get his book. So far he hasn't without any trouble. showed up. He can't care a lot Equally clean was the payoff for his Union book. of the SS F. Marion Crawford, a Gashounds and performers-can Waterman vessel. The nice thing was that both the Nordhoff and expect damned little sympathy the Crawford took on nearly at the Hall or on the ships in Philadelphia. Our advice to such complete new crews. characters is stay away. The We also paid off and placed a alert membership we have won't few men aboard an SUP ship, the SS Oshkosh, which loaded tolerate these foul-ups. coal for Japan. Another payoff was on the SS Angelina, Bull Line. There were a few overtime beefs aboard her Send in the minutes of which we fixed up to everybody's your ship's meeting to the satisfaction. We sent a full crew to the SS New York Hall. Only in that Cornell, a T-3 tanker belonging way can the membership act to the Hilcone Steamship Com­ on your recommendations, pany. This is an SUP company, and then the minutes can be and is an easy one to do busi­ printed in the LOG for the ness with if this sign-on is typi­ benefit of all other SIU crews. cal. Hold those shipboard meet­ FREE BUS RIDE ings regularly, and send That is literally just what this baby is: an elephant. This is. a picture of the. elephant, part of the Wilson Circus, being loaded on the SS Wild Ranger, a Waterman ship, in New Orleans. The company sent a bus to those minutes in as soon as The Seafarers' crew is going to deliver. this over-grown baby, and ^several, more like him. to the SIU hall here and took the possible. That's the SIU way! Puerto Rico where the Wilson Circus will show at several engagements on the island. entire crew to Paulsboro, New Jersey, across the Delaware riv­ er where the ship was tied up. There is a 100 percent SIU crew aboard the SS New Lon­ don, another tanker. This ship By JOE ALGINA. of course, but he can at least be protecting yourself when you fol­ The Union is now the watch­ was once the property of Pacific returned to the States. low the rules. dog of the crew's welfare and is Tankers and has been sold to NEW YORK — A shift in the Among this week's sign-ons in Before a House Labor sub­ something that was sorely needed wind brought an end to slow New York this week was one committee this week; a • former to put an end to the wild and in­ shipping in this port and there aboard the Robin Line's sleek, Mate of the Montebello Hills discriminate ravings and, iMngs are jobs a-plenty this week, espe­ new Robin Kettering. She joins made the statement that the SIU of officers who. thought they cially for rated men. the company's vessels making the and SUP had -"blacklisted" him, could; play the. parts of tyrants With business booming, and South African run and very making it tough for him to get forever. rated men at a premium, the likely will operate on a threeUNION JOB Port of New York resorted to month schedule. its customary practice and noti­ The port's humming activity And the House Labor sub­ . another company. We'll let the fied all outports of the favorable has the Patrolmen mighty busy committee that, heard his testi­ organizers report on signing the shift in shipping. paying off,' signing on and visit­ mony should bear in mind that company, but our boys are mak­ This is done so that other ports ing ships. None'is complaining, the Union, is just as interested in ing plenty of dough aboard her having an abundance of men on howeverthat's the way they reliable, and competent crews as right now cleaning tanks and the beach can ease their respec­ like shipping to be. anyone else. It is a matter of; what not. tive shipping problems. REMINDER firm policy with the Union and , There are a lot of ships hitting There's a point worth mention­ the membership to remove an Jobs were so plentiful this liere in transit with the usual ing as a reminder to. all hands unlicensed man from a crew if, run of moans and groans that week that. even in the hard-in all ports? "When men payoff he is a foul-up. pressed Stewards Department generally are easy enough to ships in any port where the SIU Just as officers can no longer men were moving out at a fairly square to everybody's satisfac­ is involved in, a strike,: they browbeat seamen as they did in fast. clip. Unfortunately, there's tion. should go up to the Hall im-^ the old days, the men sailing to­ employment. The situation arose no way of telling just how long It's always a feast or a famine mediately and. .see the grievance day will not tolerate gashounds as. a result, of. his., firing. a crew­ this good shipping will last. here in Philadelphia, so far as committee before going to an­ man in Corpus Christi. and performers in .their ranks. CLEAN PAYOFFS other port. , They are becoming more and . It^hould be pointed out to this This is a procedure that has Mate and to others like,him that more responsible and conscien­ Payoffs, too, were good in this port during the past week. All been in effect for many years the days are gone when they can tious in fulfilling their shipboard . ships that paid off were squared and it should be followed to abuse and shove the crew around duties. And it is Union seamen . who have brought this about.. away satisfactorily, practically all avoid complications later. You're whenever they feel like it. of them coming in ship-shape, except for minor beefs. Isthmian had three scows among those paying off. They were the Steel Willie Elmer Maples, wellDesigner, Steel Flyer and the ' By STEVE CARDULLO known Seafarer in the Gulf, was tanker from- SS John H. Marion many A&G men out here in re­ Anniston City. killed in an automobile accident to SS Deepwater. Subsequent cent weeks that it has looked The Waterman Steamship Cor­ SAN FRANGISCG—We've had tankers jyill have other "water" like East Coast "old home week." outside Mobile early last week, poration's SS Beauregard - also quite a rush of business on this names. the LOG has been informed. Certainly if you are a rated man No details of the accident were was in the procession of clean coast with payoffs and sign-ons and want to ship you will do BRIGHT REPORT as far south as Wilmington. given in the report sent in by payoffs. all right on the West Coast, Although the SS Robin Don- Down in Wilmington we had We did-a lot of other business We have a new company that the Mobile Branch. Brother Maples, who made his caster likewise made a clean pay­ a port payoff and a foreign ar­ in Willhington, handling a pay­ will be crewing up some ships home in Crichton, Alabama, a off, a situation on that vessel was ticles sign-on for the first ship off or two as well as covering out here soon because of a new suburb of Mobile, had been a revealed as rather high-handed. of the newly contracted U.S. Wa­ some ships in transit. The vol­ contract signed back east. We member of the Seafarers Inter- If a man contracted a venereal terways Corporation. All beefs ume of this activity down that have SIU guards on the outfit's : national Union since July, 1946, disease, the Old Man threatened were ironed out to the satisfac­ way is reflected in this port's ships right now. There is nothing financial report. to pay him off in a foreign coun­ tion of the crew. . when he joined in Boston. like having a vessel SIU all the Headquarters records list his try. Unless the case is a severe We had our greatest difficulty The financial report is also way including guards and the next of kin as his mother, Mrs. one, this is certainly not the in­ supplying the top men for the brightened by the activity right Purser. •Rebecca Maples, 356 Fredonie telligent way to handle the mat­ Stewards Department and were here behind the Golden Gate. After we obtained a safe for Street, Mobile. Brother Maples ter. Such -threats only an in­ forced to call them down from Shipping for rated men has con­ the office here we promptly mis­ iield permit number P3-6825 and vitation for the men to hide the San Francisco. However, we ex­ tinued to be excellent on this laid the combination. We had to pect to have no trouble manning coast. The A&G men who have call in the safe company to open affliction. sailed as OS. the rest of the ships this com­ paid off in these ports in the it. We just, couldn't find • A man infected with one of the At the regular branch meet­ the pany plans to operate. minor varieties of the disease last few weeks can vouch for sandpaper to rub down our fin- ., ing held in Mobile on May 19, gertips to the required degree the menibershiiT .voted to send need not be left high and dry Incidentally, Waterways will that. overseas. He should be isolated. change the name of this first Fact is, there have been so of sensitivity. •a floral wreath to his funeral7 Send Those Minutes Change h New York Shh Willie Maples Dies In Mobile Auto Crack-Up Abundimee Of Jobs Shipping Is Still Good In San Francisco �Friday. May 28, 1848 T nE SE AF ARE RS LOG Page Fire NEW ORLEANS—^Last week the Seafarers: International Union mark­ ed an important point in its growth w^hen a new Hall was dedicated in the port of New Orleans. The new spacious home, at 523 Bienville Stieet, takes the place of the inadequate quarters at 339 Chartres Street. A celebration to mark the event took place at the new Hall on May 19, after the regular Branch meeting, which adjourned at 9 P.M. On hand to hrfp the Seafarers celebrate were many friends including top trade union officials. Among thosj present were Steve Quarles, President of the New Orleans Central •Trades and Labor Council; D. O. leans Mayor Morrison; Michael Spears, President N. O. Metal J. Cousins, Irish Consul; E. Trades Council and Business "Pat" Haliigan, Louisiana State Agent, Ship Carpenters' Local Department of Labor, and mem­ 584; A1 Chittenden, President of ber of the N. O. Allied Print­ ILA Local 1418; Manny Moore, ing Trades; and Manuel Francis, Business Agent for the N. O. of the Louisiana State Fire De­ Teamsters, James Dempsey, For­ partment's Office. W. L. Donnels, or "Uncle Bill," mer President of the N. O. Trades and Labor Council and as he is known to tr^sde unionists now Constable for Orleans Par­ in the South, acted as Master of ish; and A .A. Denton, Interna­ Ceremonies, and did an outstand­ Secretary-Treasurer Paul Hall (above) tells more than tional Representative, Building ing job of introducing the guests. Brother Donnels is editor of The six hundred Seafarers, gathered for the regular New Orleans Service Employees. Federationist. Branch membership meeting on May 19, that "Our Union is DISTINGUISHED GUESTS The new building, v/hich cost in the very best condition of its entire history." At Hall's left Also among the distinguished the Union $65,0"00.00, is three is"'Recorder Buck Stephens, and at the right is Warren Wyman, guests were Reverend Thomas A. stories high and measures ap­ Reading Clerk. Hall attributed the growth of the SIU to the MeDonough, Catholic . Seamen's proximately 125'x80'. The first fact that the membership is always interested in the fight Bethel; Frank Ellis, attorney; E. floor will not be occupied by the L. Carroway, aide to New Or- SIU, but will be rented out to for a bigger and stronger Union. help defray the expenses of the Branch. The second floor will be used for dispatching members to ships and jobs in port, and the third floor has been turned into a fine recreation room, with offices for the Patrolmen and the Agent. STRIKE KITCHEN A feature of the second deck is the strike kitchen, which can be put into use within four hours and is large enough to feed three thousand men daily. In addition, there is a connect­ ing building, also owned by the SIU, measuring 60'x30', which is being renovated so that it can be readily available in case of strikes. Secretary-Treasurer Paul Hall, addressed the membership meet­ ing, and reported that "the state of the Union is good. While many trade unions are finding it Intoning solemnly Miaf they will "Be faithful to the Union," the above Seafarezs are ob­ hard even to ^ist, the Seafarers ligated by the Chaimian of :the mating. The Chairman's statement, "If your efforts in the is moving ahead at a faster clip future as full bookmendierr are as-good- as <the-riitldn8 of t^^ men who preceded-you into the than ever before." Following the meeting, the recUnion, the SIU will eoaiinue?':!© grow," was Sppmved by ;aU hands. Father MacDonough, wellknown to waterfront men through his connection with, the New Orleans Catholic Maritime Club, helped make the opening a success by his presence. The good Father is known as a "right guy." reation hall was cleared for dancing. Refreshments, consist­ ing of cold beer and hot dogs, were served on the second deck. • Dancing was to the music of Tony Almerico and his orchestra. Many bouquets of flowers were in evidence around the building; features of good wishes from the many friends of the Seafarers in the Crescent City. For a full picture story of the building and the party, turn the page. The next six pages of this issue are devoted to a special feature, "THE LOG ATTENDS A PARTY AT THE NEW SEA­ FARERS HALL." mvM '^t MBW NEW ORLEANS—So great has been the growth of New Orleans as a port that the West Coast is hungrily eyeing the cargoes piled high for shipment aboard. West Coast ports want some of those cargoes. More expressly, they want some of them ^ack, for New Orleans in recent 5%ars has grabbed a vast amount of business that used 'to be done through \West Coast outlets. "The main reasons for this de­ velopment have been New Orlean's promotional zeal and the greater efficiency of New Or­ leans' waterfront. In an undisguised effort to re­ gain some of the lost business, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland and Seattle maritime interests have formed an inter­ city committee which will try to • obtain some of the advantages (Coitimted (m Fage 12) Pictured above is a partial view of -the membership 'attend­ ing the regular meeting which -was held before the celebration which marked the opening of the Seafarers new home in New Grleans. All the affairs of the Union were handled before the ; v! <.men adjourned to tackle the refreshments and dancing thai : went with the dedication of the new Hall. �THE SEA^^RER SLOG I FtidtLY. May 21. 1949 Oldtimer Louis Fusilier examines the galley -and wonders whether it will ever be in good enough shape to use as a strike kitchen. This was before the work started. Now we want to publicize the news that the galley is ready for action. It can be put into use within four hours, and is large enough to feed three thouswd men daily. ~ It took hard work to get the new Hall in ship-shape condition. Starting with the filthy and dilapidated interior (above) and handicapped by a fire which further messed up things, within a few months SIU men, working under the supervision of Frenchy Michelet, made the changes and improvements which appetur below. ii J• •'• •-'.' .'' V . m- v. h ^. m Here are some pictures of the work in progress. Shown above are Frenchy Michelet, applying putty to a window frame; Blackie Landry, standing by with a finished frame; and Louie O'Leary, iQdustriously plying his hammer. The fire damage was quickly cleared away, and then the job of renovating the Third Deck was gotten under way. Insurance paid for the damage and, with willing hcuids to do the work, the wrecked structure soon became first class. Compare this scene with the ones above before the Hall was readied for occupancy. Now all members can be accommodated at meetings, instead of only half those attending. Not another union hall in the South can compare with the Seafarers Hall in New Orlea The recreation r.oom-to-be gets a face-lifting. Above, Vic Triano, Lenny Brown, Louis O'Leary, Danny Marine, and Red Lucas hang,, celotex on the ceiling of the Third Deck as Frenchy Michelet supervises the job. Now see what the place looks like. Bright clean walls, a smooth deck, and plenty of comfortable chairs for everyone. In addition, there are recreational > facilities to please all the members, and tables on which..to write letters home' and to the LOG. tea-. �Page Seven T MB SE AF AR ERIS LOG Friday, May 28, 194ff •y-T'r/i "'' V i' ^ iiil;SiiiiSiiiPi4rs 'W /// lj,'/(l/// ''', '' ; ^liipa • ,rV \ //zptyv /vi 1 * \\\^^ W. D. PURDY: I have been in all the Sea­ farers Halls, and I believe this to be the nicest by far. This new home, to me, represents just what the SIXJ stands for in all of its affairs—Progress! The as­ sessments we paid to make this possible were really worth it. We can be rightfully proud of the new layoiit, and the member­ ship here certainly is. V/e look forward to new Halls in more ports soon. TONY PISANI: Boy! Am I glad I voted for that Building Assessment. This Hall is a beautiful thing, and I only hope that soon we will have One in every .port. Our Union is really going places. If a guy doesn't think so, all he has to do is look around. We have new companies, the best con­ tracts on the waterfront, new Halls, and the finest Union in the world. That adds up to some­ thing in my hook. JACK MCCARTHY: For over twenty-five years I've beep going to sea, and I never thought I would see the day when seamen anywhere would have a Hall like this one. From rat-traps we have advanced to comfortable buildings, and from lousy wages a.nd conditions to decent wages and conditions. The phony shipowners should realize by now that the Seafarers International Union is here to stay. m stij -ir- I BILL FREDERICKS: Yessir, Brother, we've come a long way since we shipped from that rat-hole on Julia. Street, back in the lean and hungry days. I was around when Jhe first books were being issued, and if somebody had told me then that we would some day own our buildings, why, I'd have told him to go get his head ex­ amined. Now look at usi Now I won't be satisfied until we have new Halls in all ports. " "" LOUIS PAYNE: Some few guys complained about the Building Assessment while the voting was going on. Well. I'd like to'see their faces today as we dedicate our new Hall. I think even they' would realize that this is something for the.entire membership, and will serve us in good stead for many years to come. This party tonight is a good way to start the ball rolling, ^ith all our friends here. MELVIN BUMGARDNER; I guess I'm typical of the younger Seafarers members, and I think the new Hall and the party are real deals. This place is the finest Union home' I have ever been in, and it is really a mark for other unions to shoot at. It gives a man a feeling of security to know that in a beef he. has a nice place he can go to, and it's also good for men ^n the beach between ships. JIMMY SWANK: You can tell by this new Hall that one of the best things our membership did was to pass the $10.00 Building Assessment. I have been in the SIU a - long time, except for four years in the Army, mostly ih the ETO, and a lot of guys I met in the Army would be surprised to see just what a good Union like ours does for its membership. The next move is to get Halls ir ' . Bri BLACKIE BANKSTON: When we started this Organi­ zation ten years ago.' who in the hell had any idea .that we would grow to be the great outfit we are today. I've been in most of the SIU beefs, and most of the time it was a matter of getting the best hold and hanging on. Now we are strong, and other unions look tp us for leadership and help. We've kept plugging, while other unions asked for handouts....xxv-.'..F -'Ff.:.-. JOHN McDAVITT: This new Hall marks an im­ portant point in the develop­ ment of the SIU. We must con­ tinue in the same manner. To me, it shows more than any­ thing else what internal har­ mony can mean to a Union. We're stronger now than we ever were, and we are prepared for anything. Just think, this fine new Hall that we have here in New Orleans was psdd for by members from ^oston to Texas. ARTHUR BUCKNER: The second best investment the membership of this Union ever made was in passing the Building Assessment. The best one was passing Ihe $10.00 Strike Assessment. When I look around at this Hall, I think of the hard struggle that was made in the past by the membership, and 1 realize that we have all got to continue the fight that the real oldtimers started for our rights. x; CHARLES DOWLlNG: This Hall is another sign to me that, we have the best ' ad­ ministered and best ruil Union in the world. When I see such things I hope and pray to live long enough to see the whole waterfront SIU. The conditions and wages we have been able to achieve, in the short period of bur exiistence, show that all sea­ men need a strong Union like the SIU to help them fight for :;aftah^:;,righfs.; L. E. WESSELS: The Hall is the finest rig in the country. Like Bill Fredericks, I was around wheii the SIU wore swaddling clothes. Those were tough times, but when the going was rough we never lost our faith in the seamen's movement. We all pitched in and worked, and left the cry-baby stuff to other guys. So, in the long run, we have the wages, conditions, and Halls. What have they got? iiilillillllB i• 'J ''if �Pagw Hghl TBE SEAFARERS LOG nrida7' Mar 28. 194r itin- Hiis Seafarer and his wife. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Dunlap. sit one out, but seem to be getting quite a kick out of the jitterbugging taking place on the dance floor. Like the others who were present at the affair, they were greatly impressed by the new Hall, and thoroughly pleased with the house warming. Brother Dunlap remembers the old Hall, and how crowded and uncomfortable it was. Thai's why he wants good Halls in all SIU Branches. Moon Koons, the Seafarers' Bing Crosby, provided entertainment with his singing of 'Tor The Pretty People." While in the middle of a dance number. Moon got the urge to give out and so he^ look a turn at the microphone. The crowd around Brother Koons is trying to get pointers on his singing style. "HaiL haiL the gang's all here" is the theme song of these happy Seafarers and their guests as they make merry on the dance floor. Some observers said that it was the gayest party New Orleans had ever witnessed, and that goes for the famous Mardi Gras. Well, that could ^e a slight exaggeration; but there was no doubt that it was the finest affair ever staged by any trade union in New Orleans, or in the entire South for thad matter. There wasn't a single in­ cident to mar the festivities. It wasn't exactly a quiet party; but it certainly was orderly and well-conducted. On the right, Joe and Mrs. Martello and Warren and MrS^4 Wyman pose for the LOG cameraman, while answering the LOG reporter's question. When asked, "Are you all hav­ ing a good time," they an­ swered, "Are you kidding!" The ladies were on the Sea­ farers Wives Entertainment Committee. �r Friday, May 28, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page mM ' n&u ML lli '• . • 5 • Rug cutting, without overtime being askei for or paid, was the order of the day until 1 A.M. when the party broke up. Since the dancing started at 9 P.M., it was a tired but happy band of Seafarers and guests who went home to rest up for the next day's work. Well, as they themselves stated as they left the new Hall, "It was a wonderful time, and we wouldn't have missed it for anything." From all guests the reaction was the same. They all said that the SIU has a record for doing things the right way—from militant action on the point of pro­ duction to going to the aid of brother trade unionists to throwing a bang-up party. That's the kind of record that can only b'e won the hard way, and the Seafarers has earned its position of leadership on the American labor scene by adherence to honest trade union principles. The new Hall is another evidence of that leadership. The three people pictured above were in such a hurry to get on the dance floor that they didn't even stop to give their names to the LOG re­ porter. It's not hard to figure that, since they were so eager to dance, they were certainly having a fine time. X i X Only the best was in stock for the Seafarers and their guests on opening night, and that went for music, as well as beer and hot dogs. On the left is the group that furnished the jive. Tony Almerico and his Band are known as the best dance orchestra in N.O., as so they were there with the hot licks and the soft, dreamy stuff on May 19. XXX Maybe the reason Blackie Clark (right) looks so sad is that he was a member of the Masters - at - Arms Committee and so couldn't drink as many cold beers as the rest of the guests. Well, even Blackie ad­ mitted that there wasn't any work for him that night. It vras an SIU party with NO. baefs. J �Friday. May 28. 1948 "One on the house." says bartender Jean Randall, pro­ prietress of a New Orleans rooming house, and a long­ time friend of the SIU. The crew, under Jean's direction, put out more than 4.000 "cold ones." Sitting it out, and with good reason, too, are (left to right) Mrs. Bill Mitchell. Bill Mitchell and Charles Kalmbach. Their idea of the party?—^"A won­ derful affair—we should have them more often." Perhaps they have a good idea. m Shown above, in the usual order are Seafarers Jack Camp­ bell. Herman Troxclair. and Trussell Beatrous. They were slopped by the LOG photographer on their way to watch the dancing after drinking a cool beer. Were the drinks go.od? Just :'look at those Aappy -grins.--• ^ in a quU»t comer, a group of the: �;- VMmr. Mar 19M THE S E A P A K E E S ' d tfl Page Elereo I. O C : ^ ' mm'-- •. ' "I • • ' ' •''Wx& mmi ' '" 'J ^ ^ 'J ''' r i Enjoying the beer in the above picture (left to right) are Herbert J. Spencer, of the local Carpenter's Union; his wife, Haxel Spencer, who is the secretary of the New Orleans SIU Branch; Phillip Monssen, N. O. SUP Agent; Fox Stovall. proprietor of a local ginmill; and Rocky Benson, a Seafarer who is waiting to ship out. 1,1IM i, » J. 4 • The Longshoremen were there in full force. Left to right, ILA officials Paul Lan< zetli, John Regan, and A1 Chittenden. Chittenden had this to say about the Seafar­ ers new home and the party: "This is well in keeping with the SIU's past record. They believe in doing everything first class." Pictures of other officials of othsr unions pres­ ent also appear on this page. \ < : I9 piili lilii - - piiiillil .* ^ I * -I k . i Viewing the Hall and the dancing, while standing among the flowers sent by many wellwishers of the Seafarers, are Dora Stephens, Martha Bankston, Gloria Bankston, Ruth CreeL and Mrs. Maude Saunders. Mrs. Saunders has he distinction of being the wife, mother, grand.a • ' M ' ^ a .. . . Mi« •« e a . e« _ M mother and mothfr-in-law of^ Seafarers. That's what you caU a reide Seafarers family. The Teamsters were present, also. Shown above, starting with Johnny Johnston, SIU, on the left, are Lindsey Williams. Seafarers Director of Organization; Manny Moore, Business Agent for the Teamsters in New Orleans: Earl Sheppard, SIU New Orleans Agent; Brother Creel, Seafarer: and Red Castleberry, attorney for the local Teamsters' Union. �Pag^ Twdve IK' I'" h.- (1, r C-r • i: ii k( '-'• K '< M. TOTS SEAFAXERS Seafarers' enthusiasm over the spacious, well-equipped new Branch hall on Bienville Street was high this week and justi­ fiably so. The dedication cere­ monies were a significant gauge of the SIU's development, and Union members were making much of it. New Orleani^s passing the modern Union structure may Slil have casually appraised those Seafarers entering and leaving the^ SIU hall as just a bunch of buoyant and carefree seamen. Nothing, unfortunately, could be further from the truth. A goodly number of these sound. Union-wise Seafarers, who are the backbone of America's vast, far-flung maritime opera­ tions, carry permanent physical and mental scars burned deep by the horrors of World War II. WAR HERO One such war-scarred Seafar­ er is John Joseph O'Connor, who looks 35 but only recently passed 25. John is a survivor of the infamous Bataan Death March, which the civilized world will long remember as a classic ex­ JOHN J. O'CONNOR ample of man's inhumanity to man. Modestly and with obvious feel­ Back in May 1940, when John t ing, John reconstructed the joined the Navy, he was a events that followed this way: healthy young lad. His wellknit physique, built up in a The Japs came in, swajggering brief career as a dancer, en­ like superior beings. They bleat­ abled him to take the rigors of ed that America had lost the war sea life in stride. Then for over and that now she would be a year, he cruised in Far East destroyed. Within a few hours, waters aboard the destroyer all Americans had been herded together and the Death March Perry. started. Many were badly wound­ In December, 1941, John was ed; O'Connor with wounds in thinking about his annual leave^ his stomach and right teg.^'The due ^shortly — but fateful days going Was vicious and the ; less were ahead. The Perry was about rugged dropped out fast. 'Hie one and a half days out of Ba. ... Japs set on these—A«Ten and wotaan when the news came that ^ ... ' u *A „ , _ , -'men—indiscriminately, shooting. Pearl Harbor was a mass of flaming wreckage. old priest, badly Orders came for the destroyer hobbling on emt­ io report to the Philippmes. She way .des^.ite never made it. Jap bombers put Brother O'Connor's efforts to the finishing touches on her while she was still 50 miles -u i x j. xu mi. „ • „ •, I For the last part from Bataan. The survivors, ,, of the way X X to Camp O Donnell, the AmenO Connor among them, put out ^ ..i j • x x i rf h + .cans were packed into trucks unin 1 e oa s. | inhuman conditions, with -no ^ For three days they bucked the ...ove or air to breathe. Pacific waters, finally making the 50-mile-stretch to shore with sanitary conditions were niet aU hands safe. Bataan was alscorn. An average Of three ready a beehive of activity. All Americans died every day. barriers and formalities between; branches of service, civilian and' At Camp O'Donnell, where he military, were dropped. Army, was kept for two weeks, BroNavy, Marine Corps and -Mer-!^^®^ O'Connor met -Moe Solochant Seamen were as one, work- mon, a Navy Chief Bosun's Mate ing 'feverishly to effect the is­ and an expert deepsea diver, whom he describes as a real land's defenses. Because of his exceptional (Contimtei 'from Page J) New Orleans now enjoys. Just how they will go about it is not yet clear. In March, two representatives of the California Stale Harbor Commissioners visited New Or­ leans to find out what made 'it Itei'' •click. They were received most cordially by New Orleans offi­ speed and his youth (he was cials, who were cohfidsnt "that then 19), Brother O'Connor acted this port could survive any as a messenger between the var­ 'amount of friendly competition. SERVES WEST ious communications points. But I the cards were stacked against , They were confident because they knew the natural advan­ Bataan's heroic defenders. tages possessed by New Orleans, SAD DAY and knew what they had done to All Americans remember April use them properly. 9, 1942, when the staunch band , As one ;,New Orleans spokes­ on Bataan were overwhelmed. man put it,v"It is difficult to see 1948 LOG Is Far Cry From Bataaii guy, tough but fair. The Japs ordered 'Moe to dive for Ameri­ can money in a sunken ship, but up to the time John left the "cesspool," Moe hadn't produced anything. Nor did he seem to be interested in hauling up any cash for the Japs. The ranks of the Americans were reduced rapidly at O'Donnell, where men contracted dys­ entery and died like flies, John recalls. He was hopeful when he left for Bilibid Prison in Man­ ila, 90 miles away. But' Bilibid was a living Hell, aceording to O'Comror. On the He was discharged from the Navy in 1946. He has never fully recovered from his nerve-shat­ tering experiences, however. But he craved the sea life and in January 1947 he joined the SIU, which attracted him because he considers it a firstrate organization and sound ex­ ample of straight trade unionism. "The SIU produces for its membership," he asserts. "It has won them the best conditions and wages and it settles their beefs. Seafarers really have good representation." O'Connor, who intends to con­ tinue going to sea for a living, sparse diet of rice, barley and seaweed, his weight shot down from 187 to 79 pounds and he was barely able to navigate. But that wasn't all. He beefed a couple of times to the Japs about the treatment. Once he was tied to a post for 48 hours and beaten regularly with canes. His right hand is still deformed from his second try at. beefing. The Japs twisted all the fingers until they broke. Wifh his fellow prisoners, O'Connor was forced to watch the execution of three Americans who attempted to escape. These unfortunates were tied up, while Japs bayonneted them to death. John remained in Bilibid 30 days, then was sent to Java by ship. Nearly half the prisoners died and many others went mad says he "is extremely proud to be a member of the" SIU." for the lack of water. Allied Forces liberated Java And it's pretty well agreed in August, 1945, and O'Connor that the SIU is' damned proud was sent to Pearl Harbor, thence that John O'Connor — and the to Frisco and finally to the many more serious-minded and Naval Hospital in Bethesda, cou;rageous Americans like him where he spent a year convalesc­ •carry membership books in the ing. SIU. LAST NAME-FIRST NAME-MIDDLE INITIAL CHECK ONE (J n.'fv^inc wHa.L CHAIR, OR STRCTCHER Z LMLK LQUtSrtD BY . ^ x..:| I DATE: JULATC . J_ •4 . L, _ PART :o Ui EXAMINED i !<;:NCN: RF'--;!,.TLR Na • A/ DATE OF- PRLVHIUS X-RAY . _____: .Y«.J!!-^ ' AND KROVISION.AI: DIAGNOSIS ii FILM No. .1 .OS V ^ (4 VS. ^ Vv (vM \^ ^ y \J - T\- . f. ^ tc »t-«ii If - l. N v ^ p r r V (';iCN«riPi-ui RAM'JU Here's''-what-the" Axmy tn»dieoB St the hands of the how these ports can keep up with the pace set by New Or­ leans unless they change the geography of America." He added that the "West Coast could not divert the Mississippi River through the Rocky Moun­ tains. What the West Coast investiga­ tors-found was that the port of New Orleans solicits and "gets business in 24 states including a number that .Once shipped throUgh 'West Coast ports. Among these . latter are New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming and Mon­ tana. They also discovered that New Orleans now successfully com­ petes with -the West Coast.'in shipments across the Pacific to to say about the wounds suffered by Brother O'Connor the Philippines, Japan, the Straits Settlements, the Nether­ lands East Indies and elsewhere. The net result of New Orleans' growth as a port is that the West Coast ports have lost 20 percent of their normally expected ton­ nage to New Orleans. Perhaps the most important fact about New Orleans is that earefuTstatistical studies have re­ vealed that it is the most effi­ cient port in the nation. LOW COSTS The handling cost of cargo per measurement ton is $1.05 in New Orleans which is'far below'West Coast levels. In Los Angeles, the cost is $1.43; in-San Francisco, $1.49;- in Portland, $1.50; in Se­ attle, $1.21. a^:-' , = V; Incidentally, the New Orleans cost per measurement ton is even further below the cost in Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore. Much of New Orleans' advan­ tage is due to the low cost of bringing cargoes down the Mis­ sissippi by barge and to lower freight rates in general. Part and parcel of the recent do^velopment of New^ Orleans have been the growth of 1^e Sea­ farers International Union. The shipping rate in New Orleans is noimally second only to the rate in New York. Tjie final evidence of the importance of the Seafarers to the New Orleans , maritime picture-is, the new I'lew Orleans HalL : �- i':"' •" / '• '• V Friday. May 28, 194F ' Page Thirtees- ' - THE SEAFARERS LOG Digested Minutes Of SID Ship Meetings JOHN WANAMAKER. Mar. 23 SEATRAIN NEW YORK. Feb. —Chairman L. A. Marth; Secre­ 2-r-Chairman CassidY: Secretary tary CharlM Mazur. Ship's Dele­ Tennant. Disputed overtime on gate Robert Patterson reported deck being discussed with Mate, speaking to Captain on beefs re­ delegate reported., Ctwsidy elected garding juices, cots and leftover Ship's Delegate by acclamation. food; Deck Delegate Robert Pat­ Voted cooperation in keeping terson reported no disputed over­ messhall clean. Longshoremen time; Engine Delegate L. A. in New York and New Orleans Marsh reported beefs regarding to be invited to messhall for overtime sent to N. Y. office for coffee when working ship. Offi­ clarification. Good and Welfare cers welcome to see movies in JOHN L A F A R G E . Jan. 4— Suggestion that recreation room messhall. Cost of movies to be shared. Minute of silence for Chairman Ray Oats; Secretary B. and mess room be kept cleaner. J. McNally. Delegates reported Crew complained that Steward departed Brothers. no beefs. Education: Men with refused to cooperate with men X t X tripcards given pointers in re­ and insists on quoting company CASA GRANDE. April 6— gards to being good xinion men policy whenever asked a small Chairman A. H. Sherman: Secre­ & and shipmates. Good and Wel­ favor. tary A. Stepanian. Good and fare: All hands joined in lively Welfare: Majority of crew ex­ XXX yo(J Wa-IE TO M»liD£?tWRTERS -TbR. pressed complaints to the Stew­ discussion of various shipboard SOUTHSTAR. AprU 2—Chairards regarding quality and topics. Ship reported feeding man Alexander Jones; Secretary ANY I^EASOA) TO'RETIRE YOUR BOOK ^ CfRlO variety of food being served. like Waldorf-Astoria. Crew Donald Vinge. Delegates re­ VAY Y^UR PtES/ OR TO ASK" IfJftDRMAnofJ-. Suggested that a sepresentative salutes Chief Cook Ike. D. A. ported no beefs. New Business: from each department check the Kaziukewics and Baker J. Koziol. Motion carried to enforce fumi­ ALWAYS Gi^B YOUR BOOK oR PERMIT food stores when they are de­ gating of the entire vessel due to MUM6ER. . THIS WILL AVOlp COAIFUSJONI * STEEL RTCOR'DER. Mar. 3— several cases of scabies. Motion livered, and with the cooperation of the Steward, reject unsatisfac­ Chairman H. Cap; Secretary E. carried that steward and second AMP FACILITATE THE HAMDLING OF TfooR, tory stores. Suggestion that DeBourbon. Delegates elected: cook check provisions and report' PROBLEM. radiogram be sent to Union Hall Joseph Simmons; Ship's Dele­ to delegates. Crew not to signgate; Chris Wallender. Deck; in Philly requesting a Patrolman on until delegates give approval be on hand for payoff. Motion Mike W. Mayoski; Engine; and of stores. Good and Welfare: by E. Cole that a repair list be Victor Mlynek. Stewards. New Suggestion that meeting hour be compiled by the members during Businesss: Unsafe working condi­ posted by noon on day of meet­ the course of the meeting, and tions to be reported at next ing. Suggestion that delegate this list be submitted to the cap­ meeting and a list made up to be ask Captain reason for, confiscat­ tain. One minute of silence for turned in to department heads. ing foc'sle chairs. By HANK Motion carried that meeting time brothers lost at sea. be posted 8 hours in advance. Most of the ports are having tough shipping. Many brothers, Education: Union literature are learning that it pays to take it easy on spending their dough, passed out and read by all hands. Questions answered to the satis­ while they're out on a trip so they can have more dough to. faction of all. Good and Wel­ stretch while on the beach. More important than that, they have fare: Report on unnecessary 4 4 4 learned to pay their assessments and their dues months ahead,' noise in crew mess. XXX BEREA VICTORY. Mar. 24— too... One brother infornied us that foreign ships were loading MOLINE VICTORY, (date not XXX Chairman C. Wright:; Secretary given)—Chairman Joe Novosel: SALVADOR BRAU. April 2— H. Rosecrans. New Business: coal cargoes down in Norfolk while plenty of American ships were Secretary Steve Berginia.. Dele­ Chairman Russell Brinn; Secre­ Committee of one to evaluate getting laid up. This ERP plan seems to be hitting many ports, gates reported eveiTthing in or-^ tary J. B. Babb.. Delegates re­ souvenirs. Deck delegate re­ with unfair unemplo3unent to the merchant seamen. Who knows,, desr. "New Business: Motion by ported everything okay. Old quested to see Captain about when or how there'll be better days ahead?... Here are somej G; GreeiSI^ elect Steve Berginia Business: Motion carried"^ to bar some form of compensation for oldtimers who may still be in town: C. Mcllhantj Steward A,i as- Ship's Delegate. Motion car­ E. Spear from sailing in capacity loss of time due to setting clocks ried. Good and Welfare: Beef on of Steward for one year. Good back. Voted ta consult patrol­ Lomas, O. Guerra, Chief Cook C. Wolf, Chief Cook A. Garcia drinking fountain in crew quar­ and Welfare: Several, minor re­ man about difference in exchange (Gulfer), A. Partner, W. Thornton, S. Integra, S. Becar, H. J. ters. Fountain cannot be re­ pairs mentioned to be brought to rate of franc offered by company Lamy, J. Kelley, R. D. Sullivan, F. Vargas, J. Baillie, M. Gomino,* paired so will be replaced in attention of- department heads. agent in Marseilles and that S. Carr, Bosun S. W. Lesley, F. Lillie, T. Simonds, P. Cardona, One minute of -silence for bro­ offered by the American Express J. Napoleonis and D. Parsons. South Africa. thers lost at sea. and Paris Bourse. Delegates ad­ 4 4 4, XXX AZALEA CITY. Mar. 23— New Business: Motion carried vised to see patrolman before We're informed that Steward D. Gardner is aboard the Chairman Pierce; Secretary Mar­ that any member causing undue payoff and endeavor to clarify Noah Webster, shuttling between Cuba and Germany—which tin; Reading Clerk Peters. Dele­ disturbances on ship while, in overtime, wages and other prob­ is one of those rare trips, indeed. Brother Gardner sends his gates reported on number of port will stand trial by-member­ lems. Advice headquarters to in­ best regards to all in New York and says that the trip is books and permits in their de­ ship, Good and Welfare: Discus­ vestigate Raymond M. Hill. rolling along perfectly. Except, he adds, for just one Seafarer partments. New Business: Mo­ sion regarding cooperation- in who hasn't been keeping the ship running SIU style. We XXX tion m"!ade and carried to draw galley. believe that this man will realize, and soon enough, that one GOVERNOR BIBB, Mar. 28— up resolution regarding Captain man or several men cannot jeopardize the agreement, foul up Chairman John S. Hansen Secre­ and Chief Mate's disrespectful their shipmates and a good trip and cast a black mark against tary Alfred W. Forbes. Delegates attitude toward the crew and the SIU. SIU wages and conditions, are the best in the reported no beefs or disputed Union. Motion cari-ied that^ en­ industry. Any Seafarer who tries—seriously or jokingly—to overtime. New Business: Motion tire crew put in for subsistence steer a different, careless course than what is expected of carried that a notice be posted for days when water was un­ him—in his job or in practicing good unionism aboard ship for the new crew informing them available. Motion* carried that and in all SIU halls—is definitely and ignorantly creating a to be, sure to check the slopchest hospital and slopchest supplies be danger to his union brothers, his own union and towards. before sailing. Motion carried to checked by new crew. One min­ the valuable union book or permit he carries. 4 4 4*get ship's radio if possible. Good ute of silence for brothers lost at STEPHEN LEACOCK, Mar. 28 and Welfare: Suggestion made sea. —Chairman Jack Glover; Secre­ that all fines administered at the tary Windy Walsh. Motion car­ previous meeting be scratched The following brothers will be receiving the LOG weeklyried to go on record as in favor and and in place all members of John Barnhart of New York, Floyd McCormick of. Mississippi, of voluntary fund to aid dis­ crew donate to the hospital fund. Joe Nueberger of Minnesota, Henry Marhenke of California, Frank tressed SIU men in need of legal Walaska of New Jersey, L. B. Moore of Alabama, William Mauckl assistance. Motion carried to ac­ of Virginia, Edward Hill of Texas, Clarence Wilson of Louisiana, 4 4 4 cept nothing but union made Henry Sandridge of Virginia, John Thornton of Alabama, William BETHORE. AprU 20 — Chair­ goods for the forthcoming voy­ Roma of Connecticut, Francis Indihar of Kansas, Robert Fletcher man C. W. Fowler; Secretary A. age. Motion carried to pass hat of Washington, Gordon Peck of Washington, A. Maybery of Texas, P. Curry. Delegates reported no for brothers in Fort Stanton Harold Ittner of Georgia, Edward Esteve of Louisiana, Noel Daw­ beefs in their departments. New „ , son of California, E. A. Bishop of Massachusetts, Fred Goff of XXX Business: Motion made and car- -nospiiai. Rhode Island, Arthur Hayston of Massachusetts, Leonard Maready MARION CRAWFORD. April • 4 4> 4* ried that the Deck and Engine of North Carolina, James Johnson of Georgia, Johnnie Keefe of Delegates request the Captain to STEEL EXECUTIVE. Mar. 21 14—Chairman Pappadakis; Secre­ Florida, Ogden Fields of New York, Jason Gibbs of Arkansas,. buy fresh vegetables in Panama —-Chairman Oscar Payne; Secre­ tary J. E. Whitt. Delegates' re­ Kenneth James of Georgia, Billy Scott of Texas, Arnold Knudsem Canal Zone. Good and Welfare: tary A. Mitchell. Delegates Tony ports accepted. New Business: of California, Norwood Gaskill of North Carolina and Ted Wester Various repairs to be attended to Adomaitis, Albert Jensen and Motion by Hemby that crew Hold of California. only two meetings on the return be brought to attention of dele­ Oscar Payne reported all okay. Education: Talk by Oscar Payne trip home unless something war­ gates. on education, followed by R. rants a special meeting. Good One of the many important things to every SIU brother • ZACHARY^ TAYLOR, Feb. 24 Gomez, Steward, who asked that and Welfare: Suggestion by is his union newspaper, which is published every week. He Hemby that there be no more messhall be kept cleaner. Mo­ —Chairman George M i d g e11; should have it sent home so that his folks can read it. under­ arguments below and all argu­ tions' carried that steward's dele­ Secretary Frank Aubussol. Dele­ stand the~ union, etc. And in this way. when he comes home ments go through the proper gate obtain some educational gates Herbert Sarchelia. Ray­ he can read up on all the important union developments which mond Scott and Samuel Green literature and new phamplets channels for settlement. One happened as well as other information—while he was out in reported on number of books and while in Honolulu. One minute minute of silence for brothers the world on various trips. ' " .perimts in their departments. of silence for brothers lost at sea. lost at sea. -me NUM^en 1$.. CUT and RUN 11 �THE S E AEARERS LO G Page Fourteen '^ Friday, May 2ft 1948. VHE MEMBERSBIP SPEAKS rS- P' Coyote Hills Has '^World's GreatestSea-GoingLover' l:i!' So come all ye Casanovas, Ed.' Note: The following let­ Young Lochinvars, Don Juans, ter from the crew of the SS Benvenuto Cellinis, Bluebeards . Coyote Hills is a ringing chal­ and vagabond lovers. We defy lenge to the membership. It you to take this championship was sent in with an explana­ away from our boy. tory note by Brother R. E. White, who was Engine Dele­ The Crew gate on the ship.) SS Coyote Hills Indian Ocean To the Editor: Aboard the SS Coyote Hills, we have a sailor for whom we wish *to claim the title "World's Greatest Sea-Going Lover." Basis for the claim is the fact that the ship was held up for two hours in Piraeus, Greece, -while one of his love affairs was straightened out. This boy is a tall, fair-hamed (what there is of it) lad from the corn belt. Let's call him Erik, although that is not his resil name. What happened was this. While we were in Piraeus, a yoimg lady became so smitten of Erik's charms that she gave him a ring. Get this straight. She gave him a ring! 'TIS EVER THUS I'--- Si,.. Mundo Men Ask Pitch On Jr. Engineers To the Editor: AFTER THE 'BRAU-BEATING' Do It Now By an overwhelming vote on the Referendum Ballot, the membership of the Seafar^TS International Union, AftG District, went on rec­ ord to protect itself in the 'hard days to come by build­ ing up a strike fund and by providing shoreside oper­ ating bases. That means a $10.00 Strike Assessment' and a $10.00 Building Assessment. Al­ ready many members have paid these sums. The operators will move without warning. It is our duty to be prepared. Pay the assessments im­ mediately. It is our insur­ ance for the future growth and strength of the Union. No longer the abused, un* initiated Pollywogs, these crewmembers of the SS Sal­ vador Brau are now stout­ hearted, seasoned Shellbacks (photo above). They've just been officially made "Old Salts of the Order of Neptune" by the King himself, better known as Bosun Salvatore Volpi. Ceremonies took place as Brau made its way to B.A. Later she headed for Cork, Ireland, then back to New Orleans where she paid off last week. Shellback gives Pollywog the business (photo left) as King Neptune (Brother Volpi, .again) and his buxom queen (Brother Dennis) look on with approval. It was brought to the atten­ tion of the undersigned brother members during a shipboard meeting aboard the SS Del Mun­ do that since all unlicensed Junior Engineers are clcissified as watch standers while at sea and in port it seems all SlU-contracted companies have ceased carrying them. We realize the necessity of these jobs, especially to the rated men in the Engine Department. During negotiations we would like the committee to see if it can secure these jobs again for our brothers. Erik, however, true to the tradition of all sea-going lovers, soon switched his own affections to another lady, quite forgetting that the first fair lass might want the ring back. GIVE REASON -. Everything went smoothly enough until sailing time. Just We are lead to believe that the as we were about to pull out, reason for the elimination of un­ there appeared upon the horizon. licensed Junior Engineers on various SIU contracted ships was due to the fact that when three Junior Engineers are carried they must be classified as watch standers while at sea and in port. If the above-mentioned reason is the main cause for the elimin­ ation of these ratings "we feel that in the future the negotiating committee should bear this fact in mind and act accordingly. In the event we are wrong in taking this attitude we would appreciate an explanation printed you guessed it, the young lovely in the LOG, explaining to us why so many ships suddenly who had been cast aside. The trouble was that the lady ceased the practice of carrying was not alone. With her was a them. boatload of Greek gendarmes. At this point, we wish to take this opportunity to express our . SKIPPER SURPRISED appreciation to all members of The Captain certainly was sur- the negotiating committee for •prised to see so much law sud­ the fine job they have done in denly swarming aboard his ship. the past. Perhaps he was more surprised Signed by d3 crewmen than pleased. At any rate, he SS Del Mundo had quite a time finding out what the complaint was and even (Ed. Note: What the Del more of a time squaring it away. Mundo men have pointed out The local charmer and the was partially the reason for local cops were very irritated the situation. The SIU quickly and flatly refused to let the recognized the problem and ship sail until the matter was corrected it. At the last ne­ settled. gotiations, the negotiating com­ The Captain fiqally squared mittee had the working rules everything to everybody's satis­ changed so that Junior Engi­ faction, but it took him a full neers could be put -on either two hours, and the ship sailed day work or donkey watches in port. Moreover, the Union behind schedule. Therefore, we the crew of the is continually trying to effect SS Coyote Hills wish to uphold increases in the manning scales Brother "Erik" in his claim to in every negotiating session— the title "World's Greatest Sea- riot only for Junior Engineers but in all ratings.) Going lover." oCog. - d - ^liitllint or Wind And Filthy Br ROBERT A. MUHSELL My story is about a man. Who'd like to have his name Amongst our many leaders. Printed in the Hall of Fame. He's Captain of a vessel. That makes an intercoastal run. The crew that sails this thing Will really have some fun. or Wind and Filthy The gang has named this wreck You see, he stands and spits While shouting on the deck. His mates, they try to be okay.^ But theia stuck with in-between; or Wind and FUthy Is just-full of stinking schemes. Posted in the wheelhouse. Near the twirling spokes, A printed sheet of instructions. It's actually full of jokes. No Ordinary's allowed to steer, or Wihdy's rules run, "I'm master of this ship, by God. You're nothing but a bum.'' "Stand by, man, get on the bridge," He roars weekdays at dusk. You see his rules flatly state. It's absolutely a must. or Windy shows no leniency. Toward one man or the other. He'd stand and talk and drool at you. While he logged his own blood brother. "Sailors use the outside ladders, —His rules go on to say— "Going to and from any other way Disturbs my rest each day." "ABs ahall steer for two hours," God, how long it does seem, or Windy standing next to you. With grinning face abeam. • For the fire and boat drills. No warning do you get,The whistle cries out in the rain. And you get cold and wet. On Saturdays and Sundays, You hear his well-known shriek, ' "Stand by, man, get on the bridge. I'll have your pay this week." j But Windy isn't really bad. He's just a sadist bloke. He gives you twenty minutes For your coffee and your smoke. The Mate comes running to the bridge. And says, "My aching back." . "That rotten, filthy Windy, "Is spitting in his sack." You're working hard from bell to bell. Just sweating on the deck. And Windy stands around nearby, A-howling down your neck. This skipper never gets ashore. ' I'll tell you why right here. He knows the gang is waiting. Boozing up with lots of-beer. Now boys, you think my yarn a lie. So I'll say this to you. Just make a trip with Windy ^ ^ And find each word is true. •' ' '•'W �Page Fliteen THESE ATP ARERS LOG FxidaiT' May 28, 1448 NOTICE Venetian Holiday SS Florida Runs Smoothly; Crew Hails SIU Successes Gear being held for Ernest WALTER PETROWSKI Get in touch with Paul C Mettsas and Gus Liakos by tiie being added. We know the boys To the EdUor; Customs will be sold at auction Catthews, attorney-at-law,. 11 in Headquarters are on the ball; on July, 15, unless claimed. Con­ Broadway, New York City. This At the -last Deck meeting The boys here would like to gee tact U.S. Customs Seizure, Room is in regard to case of Clifton aboard the SS Florida, it was some of this letter in the LOG.) 311 Appraiser's Stores, 201 Va- Coates. THIS IS URGENT! pointed out that we got eight out rick Street, New York, N. Y. Lawrence McCullough 4. 4- 4. of the nine things we asked for. Deck Delegate Checks for the following men SS Florida Only thing we did not get was a have been held for over a year in the 4th Floor baggage room. shelf to help out the messmen, New York Hall, 51 Beaver Street but we will keep working on it. ISAAC VAN DER HOVEN They can be picked up in person (They got it.—Ed.) Please contact Mr. J. J. Zarza, or, if an address is .forwarded, 271 Washington Street, Brooklyn, the check will be sent out by As we are going into drydock N. Y., or call MAin 4-1000. Im­ soon, we will have an aircondimail. If not claimed within a portant. tioning system first on the repair reasonable period they will be S. 4. S. list. Meanwhile the Deck Dele^ returned to the companies. ROBERT MYERS gate is instructed to see the Port I Felix Brincat (Pacific Tankers); Your mother, Mrs. Jean Can Adam Llewellyn (Waterman); Captain about getting the fan in , To the Editor: toni, would like you to get in Lester Hodges (Overlakes Freight the motor reversed to bring in • This is to let you know that touch with her. Her address Corp.); Johannes Hals (Pacific air. , I have been receiving the SEA­ 199 Bay 17th Street, Brooklyn Tankers); J. F. Keen (Pacific FARERS LOG every week. I AGAINST TRANSFERS N. Y. These pigeon» evidently rec­ Greyhound Lines)? Peter Venizawant to thank you for making 4> 4> los (South Atlantic); Charles N. ognize a good feeder when We also held discussion on the available this fine source of maJOSEPH SCHUMSKY Harding (American Pacific); Rob­ they see one. They had a royal practice of giving away our ships terial, as there are a few seaYour wife asks that you get ert A. Statham (South Atlantic); time when Otto Preussler to foreign countries. We need men around who are anxious to in touch with her at once. Very Don. Dalligan (South Atlantic); (Uncle Otto). Steward aboard them ourselves. A country's learn about a good Union, important. Charles W. Cotton (Delta Line.) the Felix Grundy, gave chow greatness depends largely on its| call in Piazza San Marco, dur­ merchant marine. History shows = 4. t 4 4 4unions, FRANCIS A. FAVREAU ing visit to Venice. that all wars are won or lost by way they get kicked around CHARLEY FOSTER Also the Get in touch with Frank Kelly ^isu presenting their beefs to "Venice is a place to have sea transportation. Get in touch with Gerard Catholic Maritime Club, 485 Rault, attorney, American Bank a good time." Otto writes. giving away of our ships makes • dispatchers and patrolmen, West 22nd Street, New York Building, New Orleans, Louisi­ "Young and old. we sure had trained seamen quit the sea and > in time of war we are short of ^ have told them of the conCity. ana. This is urgent. Your state­ a great time during our long good seamen. ditions aboard SIU ships when 4. 4. 4 ment is needed in the case of stay here." they are in port, at sea and. at RICHARD S. BAKER Charles Spencer who was on the The Grundy is bound for its There are a few things about aji. times. I have pointed out Your wife wishes you to get Seatrain New Orleans when you home port in Savannah and the ship I would like to point that an SIU ship is a clean ship in touch with her. were Ship's Delegate in Novem­ is scheduled to arrive around out. Shipping is fairly good for'g^d always will be. I have also ber 1947. 4. 4. 4. June 14. the SS Florida, in spite of told them of the way the SIU EMERY D. CROWELL rumors to the contrary. Over Qy^r all the other unions, Your wife has arrived from per cent on deck are full book the highest scales in wages in England, and wishes you to get members. Many of our men are | j^aj-itime history. in touch with her immediately real oldtimers, with very low' They thought that I was liahdat Mrs. Sarah Crowell, Apt. 1-E, book numbers. ing them a .line. But when I 134 West 66th St., New York The Deck Department has been | showed them the LOG they just City. Phone number is ENdicott To the Editor: of specific endorsements, or com­ getting excellent cooperation , stood with open mouths. 2-9140. bine the two. from the Engine Delegate, SpeThey said they never got anyIn reading the April 30 issue die Atwell, a very good Union thing like that out of their un­ Would not this change I have of the LOG, I enjoyed the splen­ mentioned tend to inspire the man. Also from Stewards Dele-' ions, did news of the various progres­ members to obtain additional en­ gate Major Costello, who has a Then when the issue of March sive activities of the Seafarers dorsements in order to register habit of getting things done. 112 came—well that was it. The^ SIU, A&G District BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. International Union and its mem­ in the "all ratings" classification? I just couldn't get over the new SIU REPRESENTATION William Rentz, Agent Calvert 4530 bers, and of the other AFL affili­ This, in turn, would ease the I wage scales and the victory the BOSTON 276 State St. About every week we see the siU had won. shortage of rated men the var­ ates, notably the UFE. Walter Siekmann, Agent Bowdoin 4455 ^ ious halls are continually ask­ representative from the Tampa | GALVESTON 308Vj—23rd St. I noticed in that issue where ing for through the LOG. Hall, who helps us iron things glU member. But I just Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 our good friend Joe Algina in out and brings us the latest help telling other seaMOBILE 1 South Lawrence St.» - UNION BASIS • Union news. victory which the Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 his New York shipping report, The first basic pripciple-of • our NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. proposes a change in the ship­ I am glad to say we always get, Seafarers International Union E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112 6113 Union is the Union hiring hall, our SEAFARERS LOGS on time has won after they told me -of ping rules, wherein a member NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. with shipping based on the ro­ and with the Union aid our pay­ the way they were being pushed Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 of the Black Gang should not be tary system, which the member­ offs come off well, with no around. I just couldn't help butNORFOLK ;.. 127-129 Bank St. allowed to register as "all ratship stands ready at all times trouble at all. feel sorry for the way they are PHILADELPHIA 614-16 N. 13th St. mSs." Instead, it is proposed, he to protect by hitting the bricks. treated. We are all cheered to see our Uoyd Gardher, Agent Poplar 5-1217 should pick one rating, regard­ The hiring hall and rotary sys­ SAN FRANCISCO 105 Market St, less of how many endorsements John J. Davey. tem, which have proved so very ! organizing drive meeting with Steve Cardullo, Agent Douglas 2-5475 he has, and register and ship such success and new companies San Francisco 4 successful and effective ift the SAN JUAN, P.R 252 Ponce de Leon in that capacity? past would be impaired if tbe Sat Colls, Agent San Juan 2-5996 SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. Let us not impede the pro­ proposal offered by our good Clurles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 brother were put into effect. TAMPA1809-1811 N. Franklin St. gress being made by the Union Claude Simmons, Agent Phone M-1323 and membership by inserting in­ / Here is an example that could The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ the shipping rules any be an every day occurrence un­ HEADQUARTERS. .51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. to farers International Union is available to all members who wish HAnover 2-2784 changes that will have definite der the proposed change: to have it sent to their home free of charge' -for the enjoyment o£ SECRETARY-TREASURER demoralizing effect in the En­ A member with endorsements Paul Hall gine Department that might ul­ their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION timately result from any such as Junior Engineer, Deck Engin­ the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every Lindsey Williams eer, Oiler, Fireman, and Water" change. ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS tender is registered as Deck En­ SIU branch for this purpose. Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SDU EFFICIENT CREWS gineer and has been on the Joseph Volpian beach two or three weeks. He hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, It has always been, and al­ SUP goes broke (as does happen to which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 - HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. ways will be, the policy of the seamen) and he decides to take Phone 58777 Beaver Street, New York 4 ,N. Y. SIU to man its contracted ships • PORTLAND HI W. Burnside St. an Oiler's or Fireman's job. He with efficient and capable meniBeacon 4336 is a qualified man by virtue of PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION RICHMOND, Calif. 257 6th St. bers. his endorsements. And he is Phone 2599 The privilege of obtaining en­ broke. To the Editor; T SAN FRANCI.SCO .. .59 Clay St, -fe.4. Douglas 25475 dorsements is open to all Engine Is this man to be made to I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to thei SEATTLE 86 Seneca'St. Department men with initiative sleep on the park bench and go Main 0290 and the necessary experience. So address below: hungry, while the job goes to WILMINGTON. ..... .440 Avalon Blvd. Terminal 4-3131 why penalize the men who have some other member registered the endorsements and are cap­ Name as' Oiler and FWT, with a ship­ able of performing the various BUFFALO....... 10 Exchange St. duties required in the engine ping card much lower than his? Street Address Cleveland 7391 When this happens, who will CHICAGO, 111 3261 East 92nd St. room?want the unpleasant duty of ex­ Phone: Essex 2410 As a counter-proposal, I offer State City plaining Paragraphs three and CLEVELAND 2602 Carroll St. that a member must have six or Main 0147 ten of the preamble to our Cona DETROIT 1038 Third St. more endorsements, excluding Signed ... stitution and Sections two and Cadillac 6857 Wipers m o^er to register m ,„e„ty-two of the Shipping rales DULUTH . .B31 W. Michigan St. "all rating." 6v. as a pre-requi® Book No. ; Melrose 4110 site to registering as "all ratings' TOLEDO.'..... i.......615 Summit St. William D. Haxrell , Garfield 2112 you could require any number PERSONALS Member Says Union Wins Stun Rivals Multiple Job Registration Has Advantages, He Feels SlU HALLS Notice To All SIU Members • Gt. Lakes District i#.; : • �Page Sixteen |u.. ti lU I m T HE S E AF ARERS LOG Friday. May 28. 1948 Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings in Brief BALTIMORE — Chairman Wil­ report on Calmar and Ore liam Rentz, 26445; Recording SecSteamship companies' contracts. zeiary Ben Lawson. 894; Reading Motion by R. Carter, 167, that Clerk A1 Stansbury. 4883. Agent send, a wreath to funeral Regular order of business sus­ PORT REG. REG. • REG. TOTAL SHIPPED SHIPPED SHIPPED TOTAL of late Brother Phil Acrees, who pended to allow members to be DECK ENG. STWDS. REG. DECK ENG. STWDS. SHIPPED died in Seattle, May 10. S> • obligated. Minutes of all branch Boston (No Figures Available) BOSTON—Chairman H. Cashmeetings accepted with exception New York 195 244 206 645 185 232 161 578 of last motion in New Orleans' Philadelphia 89 54 59 202 50 32 24 106 man, 40363; Recording Secretary proceedings. Trial committee's Baltimore 249 84 97 430 168 119 87 374 E.-'Dakin, 180; Reading Clerk S. report of charges and findings Norfolk 140 86 59 285 29 31 12 72 Mancino, 31208. Minutes of previous meetings against two men read. Reports of Savannah 58 41 24 123 68 ' 41 38 147 in, other branches read and ac­ the Agent and Patrolmen read Tampa 26 36 20 82 6 8 6 20 and accepted. A special commit­ Mobile 84 98 91 273 37 .108 105 250 cepted, with exception of motion tee delivered its report on the New Orleans 202 163 145 510 157 131 147 435 carried to non-concur with Mo­ Election of trial findings of the 1946 Strike Clear­ Galveston 97 73 50 220 63 54 45 162 bile report. ance Committee. Motion carried San Juan 14 5 6 . 25 15 4 7 26 committee to hear charges of dis­ to accept recommendation for fil­ Grand Total 1,154 884 767 2,795 778 761 632 2,170 orderly conduct in Union Hall made against member. Posting ing of report. Motion carried to NOTE: A&G meiT shipping on the West Coast are not included in this report. J of financial reports. Agent and have coffee available in the HaU. ! Patrolman reports read and ac­ Following a minute's silence in cepted. Committee elected to memory of departed Brothers, a general discussion was opened i which opened officially at to- eluding those in transit, but shipping had picked up consider­ pass on requests of members • under Good and Welfare. There night's meeting. Financial re­ turnover rate is down as more ably, although plenty of men in wishing to be excused from atr men are staying on ships. The all ratings were stiU registered.|tendance. Motion carried to have were 405 members in attendance. ports and minutes of previous Branch meetings read and ac­ SS Florida will be back in service Hard to forecast shipping for .shipping hours revert to two calls on May 28. Two ships loading, immediate future. Several good |a day when shipping is slow, NORFOLK — Chairman M. cepted, except for non-concurpayoffs and sign-ons. Standby^Trial committee announced reBu*rnVine.l2l77 Reco7din7secre".'|rence with Mobile proceedings. a third expected. X % t jobs helped during slow period, suits of hearing. One minute of tary Ben Rees. 95; Reading Clerk'Port Agent Sheppard spoke on MOBILE —Chairman J. Mor­ Agent said. Accepted Negotiat- silence in memory of departed Earl Congleton. 4696. ' role of New Orleans in growth „„ ^ . , of SIU. He stated that by Mon- rison. 34213; Recording Secretary ing Committee's report on Cal- brother, Fol owing reading of financial James Carroll, 14; Reading Clerk mar and Ore. Decided to eiect 4. 4, 4. reports, Minutes of other Branch ^ H. J. Fischer, 59. committee with Agent as chairNEW YORK—Chairman J. P. rneetmgs were read and accepted ^ Minutes of all ports read and man to iron out shipping pro- shuler. 101; Recording Secretary In the Agents and^tro man a P ceremonies took place at accepted. Agent's report heard cedures. Patrolman's report ac- r. Stewart, 4935; Reading Clerk report, It was pointed out tha representatives and accepted. Agent revealed cepted. Secretary's Treasurer's j. Parker, 27692. shipping in his port IS now at speaking, that Alcoa would be making report accepted. Four men Minutes of previous meetings an all-time low^ All incommg 3.,,,, Donnels, AFL Or- Mobile company headquarters obligated. Voted to file minutes other Branches read and acships have been diverted to other and 90 percent of Alcoa ships, of SS Governor Bibbs until ship- cepted. Motion presented to have ports This situation is at- S including passenger liners, would pays off. Minute of silence for men register for one job only. tribu ed to political maneuvering cooperate in making pay off in Mobile. Agent also Brothers lost at sea. Under discussion it was pointed in Washington and in shipping celebration, which announced that Waterman plan­ out that men registering for all 4 4 . circles ,,overr-export coal r n .u J !-•licenses, X was to follow the regular meet- ned to get nine new ships which GALVESTON — Chairman W. ratings have advantage over ERP allocations and shipments. . xucx -11 uI • ffv nr mg. Agent announced that all would crew up in Mobile. Agent Brightwell, 7279; Recording Sec-' members with only two or three Also responsibie is a shuffling « said that once all the money for retary Keith Alsop, 7311; Read- endorsements. The motion was move by the operators to geyhe ^ ^ the Marshall Plan was appro­ ing Clerk J. Byrd, 34683. jseen as a means of enabling a government to change the harej„. priated there should be a lot of Motion carried to accept alLnian to ship out faster now that boat set-up hack to the cost-plus .yj ^g wUl ships added to SIU companies. minutes of other Branches ex-1 there are no more shipboard probasis used during the war. As possibly im-1 Patrolmen's and Dispatcher's re- cept Mobile, and_ to hold over to motion or transfers. Several men a direct result. It was atated all are'porto accepted. Voted to send new business the minutes of spoke in favor of the motion. are oa s IP® "i u' .,,m.rl pending in this port. Under new floral wreath to funeral of Puerto Rico. Agent's, Patrol- The motion carried. Another 1 ing por , . business, membership unani- Brother Maples, killed in an acci- man's and Dispatcher's reports' motion carried calling for the back to the Maritime Commis^ ^ dent. Voted to pressure for a accepted. -Motion carried ta ac-'previous motion to go into effect sion and sent up the river to the / ^ , • . .a •- Secretary-Treasurer on finances, 40-hour week in maritime laws, ^^d to extend a vote of immediately, with the provision boneyard or .i , . , .7given , . X to • foreign X ! progress andJ generali condition of All charges to be referred to thanks to the negotiating com- , that men who have already countries. In the latter instance, | „ .i, x„„^ 1 J -J xu A • I the Union. Several Brothers took committee, trial committee to be mittee for work done on Calmar registered in all ratings be al­ they are loaded with American; j r,1 ...,,1 wa,i , •, J • • J- X 1 !the deck under Good and Wei- elected the following day. Nine and Ore contracts. Following lowed to retain that status for cargoes and sailed immediately. xi, „ , xj„ii . X XI X X'fare to speak on the new ,Hall, men obligated: V. Beverly, W. F. two weeks. Motion carried to Shipping IS expected to continue ^ .x.^ men obligated. Xtough , in . this X, • portX until x-i picture • X •in 1'the /progress of the SIU and the Hutter, A. Manuel, D. Dalao, D. notify people in charge of audi4 4 4 ® _. . , -o X coming negotiations. There were SAN JUAN — Chairman S. R. Hightower. New business: torium to install additional miWashington clears up. Present . x xu x- „ Colls. 21085; Recording Secretary Motion by Townsend, 31580, that crophones. Many topics of Union xu meeting were oQc at the 285 mem- 620 members at the meeting. W. Fontan. 100842; Reading S. Colls, San Juan Agent, take concern were discussed under bers. ^ 4 4 4 Clerk J. Santiago, 22354.. care of SIU business in prefer- Good and Welfare. One minute 4 4 4 I TAMPA — Not enough memMinutes of all branches ac­ ence to other meetings. Amend- of silence was observed in NEW ORLEANS — Chairman bers present for regular meeting. cepted for filing. Agent's report ment: That the Secretaiy-Treas- memory of departed Brothers, Lindsay Williams, 21550; Record- Agent called special meeting to; re7e7te7^"Agent an­ urer investigate the reason for There were 1,247 members presing Secretary Buck Stephens. 76; gigct an auditing committee. M. P S Reading Clerk Warren Wyman, Ellsworth, D. B. Carpenter and, nounced that he was continuing no meeting in San Juan last ent. his efforts to get ILA and UTM week, as there is another official I 200. J. F. Land elected. Later they together. Lots of progress re­ on the payroll who can handle Telegrams were read con- reported everything in order, ported in this matter. Shipping the job in Colls' absence. Mo­ gratulating this branch on the Agent reported shipping still quite fair despite fact that there tion, as amended, carried. | dedication of the new Hall, slow. Same number of ships in- were no actual payoffs or sign4 4 4 ons. Most ships take enough re­ SAVANNAH — Chairman C. placements to keep shipping at Starling, 6920; Recording Secre-1 fair level. Agent and Patrolman tary A. L. Fricks, 60; Reading reported number of minor beefs Clerk E. B. McAuley.-26081. settled. One man changed from The government of India ex­ States, or will confine themselves Minutes of other Branch meet­ AB to Deck Maintenance on ings accepted, except for New largely to other routes, is not pects to have a merchant fleet of (Continued from Page I) Monarch of the Seas. Man held Orleans and New York.- Voted 2,000,000 tons sailing the world's yet clear. oceans by 1955, according to re­ Of India's two big lines, Scin- higher rating and change was to non-concur with that parr^fl^er 7 of that year 6 vessels were ports from New Delhi, India's dia and the India Steamship made properly through the Hall. New Orleans minutes concerning'Po"®f TKe seventh vessel was capital. Company, Scindia already offers One man obligate^. Carried mo­ painting by all departments. Dis­ balloted on January 29, 1948, and India already has about 300,- monthly service from Now York tion that only Union members be cussion on that part of New the eighth never did vote, al­ allowed near Dispatcher's desk York minutes where Joe Algina though the Union recommended 000 tons of shipping", twice the and other east coast ports. that the crew of the Lone Jack when shoregang jobs are called. amount she had before the war. To finance further ship pur­ Special meeting called following moved that men in key ratings be voted by mail ballots. And it should come as no great not be removed from ship in WALL IS BREACHED surprise to Seafarers that the chases, possibly from Britain, the day to hear and consider Nego­ other ports for not having three greater part of the increase con­ Indian government probably will tiating Committee's report on discharges available. Feeling of Gaining the victory which has sists of war-built Victorys and establish a series of corporations Calmar and Ore contracts. Voted members present was that mo­ been won in Cities Service thus in which the government would to accept. Libertys acquired from the tion was good but should apply far is a feather in the cap of own 51 percent of the stock, priUnited States. 4 4 4 to all ports, for no port will ship the SIU. For many years the Several SIU crews delivered the public PHILADELPHIA — Chairman a rated man unless he can show company has maintained an anti­ ships to India last year, and more I the balance. The ships would L. A. Gardner, 3697; Recording that he holds the rating. Ac­ union attitude, and fired out-ofmight have gone had further then be operated by the private Secretary Bill Luth, 896; Read­ cepted rest of New York minutes. hand any man who evidenced companies. ing Clerk Ray Gates, 25128. sales of Maritime Commission Agent reported paying off three any pro-union sentiment. Indian spokesmen claim that vessels not been blocked by Minutes of all branches except ships in Charleston, two of The anti-labor wall in CS has at any one time there are about Baltimore accepted; Voted non- which went to the boneyard. been breached, and no matter Congress this past ''winter. 70,000 Indian seamen on the high concurrence with Baltimore on Also reported phjgress toward what happens now, it is only a NOT CLEAR Whether Indian ships will com­ seas. But about 80 percent of bringing clearance committee up obtaining a new Hall at 2 Aber- matter of time before the entire pete heavily with American ships them are under other flags than on charges. Agent's report heard corn Street. Motion carried to. fleet will be organized under th^ and accepted. Agent reported accept negotiating committee's banner of the Seafarers. by frequent runs to the United India^. A&G Shipping From May 4 To May 18 |l-I Pp. • \i India Plans Enlarged Fleet •• SIU Contests NLRB Ruling On OS Case � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1939-1949 Description An account of the resource Volumes I-XI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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X NEW YORK. N. Y., FRIDAY. JUNE 4. 1948 No. 23 SIU Brief Asks Full CS Representation TankerCo., luckyThirteenth,' Signs Seafarers Contract Announcement I paign in Cities Service has borne NEW YORK was made this week by Lindsey fruit, even if the National Labor Relations Board has ruled weird­ Williams, Director of Organiza­ ly that the Union can only rep­ tion,, that the Seafarers Interna­ resent the men on the seven tional Union had signed another ships which voted. For more in­ tanker agreement, the thirteenth formation on this matter, see the in the past twelve months. The lead story on this page. contract is with the Tanker The Cabins Company, Incorporated, headquarters in Philadelphia, Pa. Included in" the contract are the standard working conditions and the recently won higher wage scale. This new scale has beien okayed by all tanker com­ panies under contract to the Un­ ion. ^ The first ship of the new out­ fit, SS The Cabins, has already been crewed Up and is on the high seas, bound for Europe. • Other vessels will be added to the T-2 already in operation. Negotiators of the agreement were Robert Matthews, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer, and the Philadelphia Branch officials. NEW YORK—Pointing out that in the Isthmian case the National Labor Relations Board included in the bargaining unit all the unlicensed personnel employed aboard all the Isthmian Company ships, whether or not those ships were owned by the company prior to the date the collective bar­ gaining election commenced, the Seafarers International Union this week petitioned the NLRB to amend its decision regarding the Cities Service elec­ tion dated May 24, 1948, "to include all the unlicensed seagoing personnel as set forth in the original petition for an election." The brief was filed by At­ torney Ben Sterling, in the name of the Union. This action followed close on the heels of the precedent-shattering de­ cision rendered by the NLRB, in which it ruled that only the men aboard THIRTEEN NEW Since the SIU tanker organ­ izing campaign commenced, thir­ teen companies have been en­ rolled under the Union flag. This has added close to fifty ships, with 1,500 moi-e jobs available to SIU men. At the start of the drive, not one tanker company was under contract to the Union. Today there are thirteen, and many more are in the process of being organized. For strategic reasons, the' names of these companies cannot be divulged at this time. In addition, an intensive cam- Quick to come to the md of a brother union in trouble, the SIU this past week donated $100.00 to the embattled strikers at the Di Giorgio Farms in California. The money was con­ tributed by the crew of the SS Clyde Seavey. Left''to right, Riley Watson, of the National Farm Labor Union, Local 218; Seafarer Bob High; W. A. Swearingen, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 218; Brother A. S. Cardullo, SIU West Coast representative; and Seafarer John Gillio. For more details of the strike, see pages 3 and 4. Grealy Employers SaarllhemploymemPaYmeiits By JOSEPH VOLPIAN Special Services Representative NEW YORK—The problem of unemployment compensation for seamen is as snarled up as ever in this State and elsewhere. The result is that some of the com­ panies are still doing their best to welsh on their payments, by claiming that a seaman who goes ashore on termination of articles has quit his job without just cause. If the problem is still snarled, bqe or two things are clear. The companies are seizing a chance to make some extra millions, and they are trying to build up crews of "combahy stiffs." • ; You remember how it works. Unemployment insurance is fi­ nanced by payments by em­ ployers into a State fund. New York State recently began giving back to the employers the money that wasn't used. Naturally, the employers saw an opportunity to add still more to their profits if they could cut down the amount of money paid out to compensate unemployed workers. They were more than willing to take the profits in the form of rebates, letting the unemployed go hang. It wasn't long before employers in States other than New York grasped the essential point—^more profits—and seamen everywhere began having a hard time. However, no matter what some of the companies contend, the law in New York still says that a seaman can collect unemploy­ ment compensation, provided he can show that he quit his job on termination of articles for a good cause. So if you go to collect, and the company sends a letter to the insurance people claiming that you refused to sign on for another voyage, and are there­ fore not eligible for unemploy­ ment compensation, it's to you to show you left the ship for a good reason. There are good reasons, plenty of then If some0ne in a seaman's family is sick, that fact should be brought out. It might be a good reason for staying ashore. If a seaman himself has been exhausted by a trip through the tropics or through the winter cold, he should say so. In many cases that might be accepted as a good reason. In this connection, it should be mentioned that if a seaman thinks he is sick when he pays off, he should get a Master's cer­ tificate and take treatment at a Marine Hospital. After the treatment, he can collect unemployment insurance and no question about it. The (Continued on Page 14) tthe seven Cities Service tankers, .•43 which voted in the election, be included in the unit eligible for representation by the Seafarers. Since eight ships were ac­ quired after the election began, and since the crew of one ship did not have the opportunity to vote, this would deprive more than half the unlicensed seamen in the CS fleet of Union repre­ sentation . The full brief follows: The Seafarers International Union of North America, AFL, petitioner in the above entitled proceeding, respectfully requests that the Supplemental decisioii and Certification of Representa­ tives dated the 24th day of May, 1948, be reconsidered. The petition for an election in this proceeding was filed in the office of the Regional Director for the Second Region, in Octo­ ber 1946. At that time, the Em­ ployer owned or operated the fol­ lowing vessels: SS Lone Jack SS Kathio SS Oklahoma SS Wolf Mountain JJ SS Kansas SS Chiwawa SS Council Grove SS French Creek SS Hadnot SS Wahoo Swamp SS Canyon Creek The petition did not specify the names of the vessels but included all the unlicensed personnel ex- • cept radio operators and pursers, who were employed in the fleetof the Company. ELECTION HELD A formal hearing was held in the offices of the Second Region on July 20, 1947. At that time the names of vessels were not specified and it was stipulated between the parties in interest as shown on page 19 of the Minutes of the hearing as to the appropriate unit, as follows: "Hearing Officer Reitman: Now, can we stipulate with re­ spect to the appropriateness of the unit, Mr. Wolfe? Can we stipulate that the unit appro­ priate for purposes of collec(Continued on Page 14) �THE SEAFARERS LOG ' Page Two rridar. June 4, 1949 - 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 Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., imder the Act of August 24, 1912. 267 Still At It There's a saying that there are only two things in life that are certain—death and taxes. Well, that old saying has to be amended to include "SIU Organizing." Since the start of the Union, there has never been a day when some type of organizing campaign was not under way. In peace and in war, in good times and in bad, in fair weather or in foul, the men of the SIU have steadily pursued their objective of organizing the water­ front. It has never been an easy job. In some cases the Union tackled companies which had been given up by other unions. Take Calmar and Isthmian, for instance. Take Cities Service, for another. All these companies were at one time or another the targets for organizing drives put on by other maritime unions. But the drives failed, and the companies remained unorgantie'd.'^ It took the dogged persistence of the men of the SIU to turn the trick. One after another, the hold out companies were organized. In quick succession, the arrogant "open-shop­ pers" were forced to allow collective bargaining elections, and these all resulted in overwhelming victories for the Union. Hospital Patients Now, because of the militant work of the Seafarers International Union, the merchant seamen of the United States are enjoying wages and conditions which were not thought possible even a few short years ago. When entering the hospital notiiy the delegates by post­ card, giving your name and tl;e number of your ward. Instead of slop, the men are served decent food; instead, of ,dirty sheets and bedding, the men are furnished clean linens; instead of curses and beatings, the men are treated as human beings. L. J. GUICE C. KERRIGAN C. TAMBORELLA E. DUNLOP S. BURKE J. DeMARCO •A: J. ODOM T. DAILEY S. LeBLANC A. MANG A. LOOPER C. MASON XXX GALVESTON HOSPITAL W. IVINS J. M. WALSH WILLIAMS J. B. NORRIS J. COLEMAN Men Now h Ue Maws Hospitak And the work is not over. As long as there is one These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, unorganized seaman in the United States, he represents a as r^orted by the Port Agents. These Brothers find lime hanging threat to the security and living standards of all the or­ heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by ganized seamen. One rotten apple can spoil a whole barrel,, writing to them. and one unorganized seaman can spoil things for all the J. BLONGREN MOBILE HOSPITAL rest. So the than twelve agreements now in the organizing drive continues. In slightly less months, the SIU has organized and concluded with thirteen tanker companies. Others are process of being organized. Dry cargo companies have been organized. The wage question has been reopened a few times in the past year, each time resulting in a pay boost for SIU seamen. All these advances are a tribute to the men who have been elected to lead the Union, but they are even more a tribute to the courage and trade union militaricy of the men who make up the Union.. * Today, after the hard work of the Isthmian and Cities Service drives, there are men who, before even registering to ship out, first speak to the organizers about trying for jobs on unorganized vessels. These men know that they are going to have to work I ^" harder, for less pay, than they do on SlU-contracted ships. They know also that conditions are not anywhere •TV,';- near those enjoyed on ships under contract to the Union. But those considerations do not deter the men who want to volunteer. It is this type of spirit that has brought the Sea­ farers to the high position it now holds in the American labor movement. There is still more work to be done, and the men of the SIU are doing it, and will continue to do it. TIM BURKE J. B. MeGUFFIN A. C. McALPIN J. W. MACKIE T. HENDRICKS A .M. MCDOWELL H. K. WORM A. V. TOLBERT R. A. YEAGER 3^ $r S> STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL GUS A. JANAVARIS ANTHONY SEAY C. L. RITTER P. LOPEZ E. WILISCH J. GORDON P. FRANKMANIS E. OLSEN G." FINKLEA S. HEIDUCKI J. W. McNEELY A. JENSBY J. L. ROBERTS G. R. MITCHELL F. NERING T. J. KURKI P. R. WAGNER J. QUIMERA W. J. WOLFE -J. cflTERTON H. CHRISTENSEN :• J. PACHECO R. M. KYLE I. B. GRIERSON C. NANGLE W. H. RHONE G. VECCHIO H. CORDES P. SYRAX M. F. MORRISON % X t> SAVANNAH MARINE HOSP. J. J. FERGUSON G. R. ANDERSON J. H. FUSSELL TROY THOMAS J. NEELY J. WOOTEN S. F. ALLEN B. KELLY J. A. KING J. CHAFFIN XXX NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL R. BUNCH J. DENNIS E. J. VOREL E. IBARRA E. E. GROSS C. GREEN J. KENNAIR J. R. TUNNELL R. J. CHASE D. SCHOENROCK E. C. PHELPS ' J. HEWITT •: W. LARSEN • • . .• BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. MICHAEL R. BAAL G. E. COBBLER O. E. YOUNG E. J. CARANON C. FOWLER PAUL R. SUHR WILLIAM H. KUMKE LOUtS E. LOWE JAMES G. JOUT R. N. FILLOON N. J. LUCAS CHARLES M. PAYNE WILLIAM T. ROSS JOHN W. ALTSTATT CHARLES L. ATKINS. B. DOUGLASS GEORGE T. FRESHWATER THOMAS S. JOHNSON THOR THORSEN SAN FRANCISCO^ HOSPITAL DONALD P. -GELINA ERLING MELLE J. HODO W, WATSON ; " • .. i �FfidaY' June 4, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Three The Old Days — And The New By AUGUSTUS H. COTTRELL (The writer of thU article was the author of 1>oes The Sea Beckon To You?" which ap­ peared in the LOG of January 23. In that article he described the nature of seafaring and what it takes to be a good seaman. In the paragraphs which appear here, he discusses the respon­ sibilities of Union members.) odors in the ill-ventilated, evilsmelling foc'sle. Many men who are going to sea today take entirely too much CLANK, RATTLE for granted. They seem to think Every rivet and floor plate in •that the conditions they find those old scows screeched and aboard ships today are matter- There are a few men at sea tional Union are outstanding in the seamen sat to eat. Chow screamed with each lurch oi the of-fact things that have always today who will do it everytime, the maritime world. Let other ship. It was as though they were existed. This is, of course, an however, or at least they will maritime unions squabble and was lugged from midship in crying out in protest against the buckets, and it arrived cold and utter fallacy. Nothing could be try to. When you run across one beef., greasy, liberally filled with spray agony being endured by the farther from the truth. of these jerks, don't sympathize Let the charges and counter­ if any kind of sea was running. crew. Your Union is responsible for or agree with him. charges fly like the salt spray of Then there were the rats. They Rusty, leaky hawse pipes ran these improvements in the sea­ the sea, as is the case today in did most of the cleaning up in through the forward foc'sle. Wa­ Above all, don't let him put man's lot. The sooner every Sea­ ter always dripped on the bunks the NMU. But let's keep our farer wakes up to this fact and words in your mouth. Do your own seaboots clean, and con­ crammed under the hawse pipes, gives his Union his full support, own thinking. If you are in tinue to unite into the strongest and at night the slack anchor the stronger the Union is going doubt about anything he says, maritime union in the world. chains clanked and rattled, mak­ get in touch with your Dele­ to become. ing rest almost impossible. MURKY FOC'SLES As the old saw says, a chain gate or with the Union ashore. On some of the ships you turn­ is no stronger than its weakest Always remember this: A lot To do this we must have im­ ed to at four in the morning, fair link. By the same reasoning, a of these chronic squawkers are plicit faith in the policies we weather or foul. At that hour Union is no stronger than its as phony as a three-dollar bill. ourselves set for our Union. If you holystoned the boat deck we abide by those policies, the With few exceptions, they are members make it, and no Sea­ and bridge which always were the phonies who in the I'eally members of the SIU will not be farer should forget this. kept shining. At six you had tough days were playing a nice fed into_ the hoppers of the If any Seafarer does forget, your first coffee, if the muddy and if he keeps bellyaching and game of "shipowner's boy." They hungry shipowners. The SIU will stuff could have been called grumbling over every phony got militant, oh, they got mili- protect every member, and will coffee. continue to obtain the best beef, and resorts to splitting hairs Occasionally, a bucko Mate damned contracts obtainable. over trivial matters, he will dis­ would let you holystone your Too many men going to sea the foc'sles. Not only did they cover one day that he is a very mess table in the foc'sle, but this today can't visualize what con­ AeewUTAnT eat the scraps of food, they also weak link himself in an other­ "^Ouu fi&HT was rare indeed. ditions were aboard ship not so had a startling appetite for seawise strong chain. VogMoKE, very many years ago. boots and oilskins. In those days there was no ^ OLDTIMERS ^/eRTlMB/ In those days, seamen lived in One could hardly .see the bulk­ heat in the foc'sle.s. The excuse fOAMti / Your Union will back you black, murky foc'sles. Occasion­ heads because of the dirty dun­ the Skippers gave was that heat with all its resources in any ally there was a skylight over­ garees and oilskins that were in the foc'sles caused colds legitimate beef. However, you head—so coated with grime that hung on them. among the crew. Better for a do not have "carte blanche" to what daylight did manage to Sometimes a company would man to stay cold, than shift from ride herd on the Union repre­ get in was sick and anaemic. At provide one sheet, per man, per a warm foc'sle to a cold deck. sentatives and others who are night there was one weak light voyage. Blankets were changed The real reason for the lack doing all in their power to pro­ bulb. when they would hold, together of heat was, of course, the trifling tect your interests and see that The bulkheads were lined with ho longer. expense of running steam lines you get a square deal. tant, all right—after the SIU won double and sometimes triple deck Added to all this, the seaboots to the crew's quarters. Remember that the piecards its toughest beefs. bunks. In the middle, anchored and oilskins gave off an aroma Drinking water was suspended you elected are human, too. These characters are a menace to the deck, was a table where that mingled with the other foul (Continued on Page 14) Moreover, keep in mind that to the Union. Yet they expect many of them were going to sea the Union to bring all its re­ in the days when coffee time sources to bear to support them and overtime were only pleasant iit all their phony beefs. dreams that might sometime be­ As the Union supports its come realities. members, so must the members The point is that the dreams support the Union. of these men and others like We want dll the ships under them did materialize because contract that we can get, and By A. S. CARDULLO they worked to make them ma- the way to get those ships is to out is a trailer with all the comJames Price was badly forts of home, which was bought wounded. In order to carry out provide the best damned crews West Coast Representative their deed, these gunmen cared that ever crossed a gangway. At the time we read the story for them by Di Giorgio. Nothing was done by the dep­ very little whether they hit" Make the shipping companies in the last issue of the LOG de­ come yelling for contracts, for scribing the shooting in Bakers- uties when the pickets were at­ women or children. change. The nearest doctor to the scene » field, California, of James Price, tacked, but when a couple of It can be done and it will be President of the Arvin Farm pickets were accused of a mis­ of the gunplay was a Dr. De done, when they know that the Labor Union, Local 218, we were demeanor they were held on a Smet. He was told that a man seamen of the Seafarers Interna­ in Los Angeles "to pay off the misdemeanor charge and the bail had been wounded and was was set at the unheard of figure asked to assist him while the tional Union are seamen through Lafayette and the Seevey. of $15,000 a head. and through, not a motley crowd ambulance was on its way. TTig Mr. Di Giorgio pays the grand answer was "There is nothing I of fair-weather sailors aboard Immediately we headed for Bakersfield, as it is only a short and glorious sum of $6.40 a day ship for a spree. distance from Los Angeles. After to his farmhands. Out of this can do." Quite naturally, the shipping This doctor is the Di Giorgio survey of the situation, we princely amount they have to ranch doctor. terialize. There was no magic companies want crews aboard concluded that the most rotten pay for the upkeep of their about the process. They gave their vessels who are going to (expression of hoodlumism, gang­ Gunmen also fired on their "shacks," another term for what protect their property. We can sweat and blood fighting for you sterism and dictatorship that little union office situated on the he calls their homes. furnish such crews. and you and you. ever existed was in evidence in outskirts of town. (SEE PICTURES ON PAGE 4.) THEY'LL PAY The result is that today your this area. Everything in that county is This is the story to date. These life aboard ship is relatively The companies are going to It is almost impossible to be­ people have a long battle on comfortable, or at least comfort­ pay for services rendered. The lieve that these things do exist controlled by Di Giorgio, and his their hands. They have been at able enough to allow you to SIU is going to see that the com­ in America. We thought that we roving goon squads are assisted it for 8 long months, and still work efficiently. In other days, panies pay well. What is more, were seeing a movie scene from by the deputy sheriffs. Sheriffs, judges — in fact the their morale is high. In fact it everything was different. the SIU will see to it that the some dictatorship abroad. is at its peak right now. There are some men who al­ companies live up to the letter The story starts on the Di whole county set-up—is designed ways must try to take advantage of their contracts. ONE WAY Giorgio farm where the farm­ to help the Di Giorgio bosses. The picketlines extend for 19 of a good deal. Perhaps it is be­ Instead of disputing overtime, hands are on strike. There is only one way to beat cause for the first time in their the companies will be glad to Picture to yourself a farm miles. You can very well see a character like Di Giorgio, and lives they have someone to pay h, when they find out whgt which is 19 square miles in area, that this presents a problem for that is through his pocketbook. If carry the load for them. kind of crews the SIU places so that when you ride down the the union to patrol such a large every union man and pro-labor These characters always de­ aboard their ships, and what highway both sides of the high­ area. man refused to buy Di Girgio mand the impossible—at some­ kind of support the SIU gives way consist of the Di Giorgio Climaxing this whole affair products, he would soon come was the shooting of James Price one else's expense. They go out its nnembers. Empire. around. of their way to find things to But we've got to show them It includes oil wells, refineries, by some unknown gunman. The Many a sailor can well remem­ beef about, and they burden the that—first, last and always—we all kinds of fruit, and so on. Fif­ executive board of the National ber the old blackball list which Farm Labor Union held a meet­ Union with probiems so bewiid- are men who can be charged teen hundred scabs are working is being used by Di Giorgio now. ing in the home of one of the cring that Einstein himseif would with the responsibility of taking on the Di Giorgio ranch at pres­ Any one going out on strike members on the night of May 17 not attempt them. their million-dollar investments ent. against Mr. D-G has been un­ around 9:30 P.M. to the far corners of the world THREE-BUCK PHONIES CONVENIENTLY BLIND able to get a job elsewhere for As the meeting went into ses­ Because a Seafarer with a and bringing them back. employers are furnished with a serious, legitimate beef can get Let the shipowners relax in Among these scabs are hood­ sion a blast of bullets came complete list of strikers. the Union to tie up a ship, it their tooled leather chairs in lums who every once in awhile through the house. As these At a later date we'll furnish a does not follow that some crack­ their sumptuous offices, as long make forays against the pickets homes are constructed of very pot has the privilege of calling as they mieet our wage require­ while the deputy sheriffs are con­ thin wood, several bullets pene­ complete list of Di Giorgio prod­ trated both walls and hit the ucts and also advise every union for job action simply because he ments and live up to every veniently absent. On one occasion a truckload of stoves. Several women present publication so that his product*doesn't approve of the' way the paragraph of their agreements. gangsters came out to beat up at the meeting were missed by a can be avoided by trade unionists red lead is mixed, or of the way Show the companies that the everywhere. four pickets. The deputies' hang­ very narrow margin. men of the Seafarers Interna­ the Mate pajrts his hair. Violence And Terrorism Are Used Against The Di Giorgio Strikers �Page Four Txid&Y. June 4. 1848 R'E ns • IV G Di Giorgio Strikers Face Gun^; Eviction •••"5 w '^ f I On the night of May 17, 1348, the violence that had been brewing in the National Farm Labor Union's strike against the Di Giorgio farms flared out into the open. That night, a peaceful union executive board meeting, in a private home, was shot up, and one of the bullets* hit James Price, president of the Local Union 218. The picture above shows Brother Price still on the floor, covered with blood, before medical help reached him. ''.'fV.- • • - - Xr' The bullet struck Price and entered his face to the left of his nose, coming out on his lower left jaw. A little farther to the rear and it would have prob­ ably taken away part of Price's skull. While thugs and goons terrorized the strikers, police authorities turned their backs and made believe nothing was happening. Many ]>ickets have been brutally beaten, by roving bands of hired strike-breakers. Luckily, Price was not killed, and on May 25 was able to sit up. Here's where the bullets entered the house, thundering through the thin walls. Sister Hattie Shadowens, Recording Secretary of Locil 218, is pointing at the hole through which went the bullet that hit Brother Price. William Swearingen and white-capped Seafarer Bob High point at other bullet holes. As if goons and police weren't enough, Mr. Di Giorgio hr,$ conspired to have strikers evicted from their homes. Picture above shows the'family of Denis Ford, one of the first families to be evicted, sitting on their furniture after the police and the thugs threw everything out onto the sidewalk. At the light are some of the families that have been evicted. It's a good fight against Di Giorgio, and the whole family joins in. The line above is made up principally of women, and the signs they carry tell the world why they are on strike. Lower picture shows the mass picketline which formed after a truckload of Di Giorgio goons beat up four lone pickets. kk 'k'k''kkkt-J1^ ^ jm. kr 1; ;• J;^ ik«s« �. Eriday, Jum 4* 1944 THE S E A EA R Bits . LO C ^ Page Fiva • Vi? Conveyor Breakdown Hits Shoreslde Contract Soon Ready By CAL TANNER MOBILE — Shipping slowed-MEBA representative. The redown here last week, there being suit: that Chief Engineer is makfewer than 100 men shipped. ' ing one more trip on the Pioneer We had only four payoffs and on probatioft. four sign ons, plus four ships in CONTRACT COMING transit. Possibly, however, the The SS George Gale, a Luckpicture is not as bad as it looks enbach vessel, was here in tran­ at first glance. sit, and when we learned of a One thing that slowed us up beef concerning the Mate we last week was the breakdown of sent for the SUP Agent in New a big conveyor machine that Orleans. He and the company .loads and unloads bulk cargo. squared matters. The remaining While it was out of commission, five ships were diverted to other ships in transit took a couple of ports. It has been repaired and we can expect our usual run of )nud tankers coming in with bauxite. Shipping for the seven days to come looks a little .better. While We have no exact or final sched­ ule as yet, we expect about seven payoffs and about as many sign cms. We'll let you know how sharp our prediction turns out to be. Shipping In New York Maintnins Good Pare By JOE ALGINA representatives show bias and out on one of the target ranges • . fire a man wrongfully and with- in Coney Island . NEW VORK-The upswing whatsoever, the CHECK! DOUBLECHECK! shipping, which started last week certainly not in tni?5 nnrt affpr a nrnlnncfpn ' . _ . _ _ Here's a little reminder for the in tms port after a prolonged • n^embers are alien members. These merr slow period continued steady ^ this week. All Departments are ^nion will continue to should make sure to check the^ • expiration date of- their passportsreaping the benefits of the ship­ move with that end in view. to avoid trouble with the* ping boom. Immigration and Naturalization,^ BANG! BANG! Contributing to the satisfactoi-y Service, so they can renew them state of shipping here was the The payoff on the Governor before they run out. If the pass- -^|| fact that Eastern's SS Evangeline Kirby was a clean one, as was ports should expire, that's' when' took on a crew Tuesday,- giving mentioned above. There was one the trouble arises. The Union is the Stewards Department a big individual aboard, however, who not in a position to attend to lift. wildly did his best to foul up the these things as they are purely Payoffs were plentiful and the voyage. The character referred' individual matters that must be few minor beefs brought in were to was the Chief Mate, who is a closely watched by those person­ settled satisfactorily. throwback to the old cowboy and ally concerned. Alcoa had three of her vessels Injun days. Patrolmen in the Port of New THANKS CREW paying off, these being the SnellYork continue to keep pace with He was more a walking arsenal The four payoffs we actually ing, Rice and Isaac Singer. the port's booming activity; than a Chief Mate. Toting two had were .exceptionally smooth, replacements apiece but the Md- Waterman likewise had three pistols and two rifles, this wild [They're kept hopping to payoff there being only a few minor still overcrowded, ships paying off. They were the and woolly menace to the se­ I the ships, attend sign-ons and beefs that were easy enough to Actually, the big news around Loyola Victory, Governor Kirby then visit the vessels here in square to eveiybody's satisfac- Mobile is the pending contract and the Robert Ingersoll. Join­ transit. * tion. with the Mobile Contracting ing these was the AUeghaney The final item in this week's In fact, the Skipper of the SS Company, an outfit that special- Victory, an Isthmian line scow. report deals with a point raised Alcoa Planter gave the ship's izes in ship cleaning and related by mutual consent payoffs. FeL FIRE! FIRE! crew a letter of thanks for their shoregang work. This agreement lows who payoff in this manner ' •'•AIL cooperation during the voyage. will mean a lot to the member­ Isthmian's Steel Designer before the voyage is completed, What was more, the crewmem- ship here. finally departed after a delay or who payoff in an outport, bers themselves had a good word This company has a lot of busi­ caused by the company's arbi­ should bear in mind that it's for the Skipper whose name was ness, and calls for anywhere trary attitude on firings. practically impossible to have O. F. Poche. fi'om 10 men to a ship to 40, dePatrolmen always on hand for The dispute arose when the The other payoffs were the SS pending on the size of the ship DeVigner's"" Chief" Engineer" fired that kind of work. Hawser Eye, also Alcoa, and two and on just what is to be done. Oiler, without any sound reaNO! NO! Watermans, the SS Ponce de Of course, this is fluctuating' his action. No attempt As much as we'd like to do it, Leon and the SS Morning Light, j work. One week there will be |, was made by the company to it just can't be don^ Normal; The Ponce de Leon and the three or four shibs serviced and check to see if there was justifi­ routine activities of the port Morning Light along with an-1 the next week there • won't be cation for this move. curity of all hands, thought the don't allow us time to assign other Waterman, the SS Antin- one. Isthmian simply backed the ship was a floating target. Patrolmen to each man paying ousr signed on as did the SS Al-, The contract for this work, Engineer and showed no concern off individually. The crews na­ Crewmembers tell stories of cicin r.n whir.h oaw being negotiated [ {Q,. the facts or the injustice comturally corpe first. screaming slugs and ricochetting The only sign on which gave through the Marine Allied Work- mitted. IncidentaUy, it is a wise thing bullets. They very convincingly any trouble was the Pioneer. She grs, the SIU affiliate here, will Following the lead of the En­ for these men to go to the port had a Chief Engineer aboard who gau fQj. wages as high as. or gineer, the vessel's Skipper then produced some smashed slugs, of payoff so they can be around had it in mind to give everybody higher than anywhere else in the tried to dismiss the Assistant which they picked up after the in the event of beefs. in the Black Gang a very hard Qulf area Mate got through with one of Electrician. The Union obviously In spite of that, however, we'd time. his artillery barrages. They also cannot go for these indiscrim­ be glad to comply with these re­ CHALLENGE TO N.O. When we got wind of the sit­ showed us holes in the crow's inate-firings. SIU policy is based quests for Patrolmen on individ­ uation we contacted the local The Mobile branch expects to nest, which the shooting Mate on fairness and justice. If a* ual mutual consent payoffs, but gain full possession of its build­ 'had tried to convert to a sieve. crewmember is wrong, the Union j we think all hands will agree ing by the first of October. At will not condone his actions nor | The company agreed to get rid that this would be almost impospresent we are occupying the will, it make a dispute of his of this trigger happy guy before sible to handle, and still give the second floor, the ground floor be­ case. the crew signed articles in Balti- membership the service to which ing a furniture store whose lease If, on the other hand, company more. He should spend his time it is entitled. runs out at the end of September % which is when we'll take over. By KEITH ALSOP We may as well throw down GALVESTON — Shipping the gauntlet to New Orleans. We dropped off here and we don't expect to have the finest Hall on Union has. Any members hit­ Lindsey Williams have left here By EARL SHEPPARD know for certain when it will the Gulf Coast when we're fin­ ting New Orleans will be able to after spending a couple of weeks ished and we're making no bones pick up again. The result is NEW ORLEANS—Shipping in see for themselves and make up helping with the last minute rig­ that a- lot of the boys are taking about it. this port picked up this past ging and the opening of the newIf anyone has any suggestions week after somewhat of a lull. their own minds. shoregang jobs and doing other Nevertheless, there is no point Hall, and giving us a hand in on how to rig up a first class kinds of shoreside work. Five ships paid off, and six in our modestty trying to deny educating the New Orleans memHowever, we did have two Hall, let him submit them to the signed on. Moreover, 12 more that we have a first class rig bei'ship in the problems facing; payoffs, the SS John Burgess o£ j membership. The Mobile Hall are scheduled to payoff in the every way you look at it. What the SIU this summer and the South Atlantic and the SS Iber­ will belong to you" so tell us how week coming up. We can stand is more, we are putting in some ville, a Waterman ship. Fortu­ to fix it. a little run of business like this finishing touches that make the Last weekend some of us were nately, both vessels crewed right with men coming in from other place look better day by day. the guests of the SIU Fishermen up again. poi-ts to ship out. The Burgess was in pretty over at Bayou La Batre, Ala­ BEAT THE HEAT Last week's five payoffs were good shape but the Iberville was bama. We did a little - fishing Various people are now sub­ another story, although there ourselves, and believe it or not, accomplished in good Seafarer mitting bids for installing ah airstyle, all beefs being settled weren't any beefs of a serious between the lot of us we _caught conditioning system. This will right aboard the ships. There nature^ We settled what beefs a hell of a lot of fish. cost the Union a few bucks, but were three Alcoas, the SS John The SIU Fishermen of Bayou there were right at the payoff, they will be well invested. Any­ Ringling, the SS A. M. Hulbert La Batre are a live-wire outfit the SIU way of doing things. one who has been in New Or-' and the SS Edward Scripps, plus Here was the trouble with the and are lOQ percent Union. Any­ leans through a stretch of sum­ a Waterman, the SS Fairland, Iberville: The crew left the body who plans a deep sea fish­ mer humidity will testify to that. and a Bernstein, the SS Peter foc'sle in foul condition. Their ing excursion down this way You might just as weU be sit­ Minuit. better be sure to conjact our outright neglect was no credit to coming year. Their assistance ting around in a wool blanket. The port of New Orleans in boys there. the Union, a fact which you can came at the right time. The way we figure it, why See if you know any of these good shape after the openj/g of be sure the company noted. draw the line after putting up as Thei-e i^ an old saying "seeing Companies remember things oldtimers now in~ port: J. W. the new Hall. The boys #ally are proud of nice a place as we have here is believing." That is why we like dirty foc'sles when they sit Miller, H. Fouche, J. George, J. down with your Union Negotiat­ Clarke, WT E. Collins, C. Willard, this new H^l which all of you now? Why not sail first class all want every Seafarer who can make it to come to New Orleans ing Committee. So it behooves H. R. Grey, S. Finer, J, Thaxton, read abowl^in last week's LOG. the way? all crews to keep their ships A. Danne, W. Sullivan and A. J. There isi/| any need for us to Secretary-Treasurer Paul Hall to see this Hall of which we are. Director of Organization so proud. say that/;:;! is the finest Hall the '^'clean.- '111 •iil Prospects Cool For Gaiveston Shipping Pkks Up In Port New Orleans �THE Page Six if 1 = jp i SEAFARERS The SIU Contracted Companies: P&O ; To better acquaint the SIU membership with the ships they sail and the SIU contracted companies behind them, a series of short articles on these companies and their ships is being run in the LOG. Some of the companies have long and interesting records in American maritime history—some of that history was made with SIU crews aboard the ships. If it were ever possible for a week layoff and began her Haship to dig a furrow in the sea, i vana run once more on May 28. that ship would be the SS Flori- j Things haven't always been so da, Peninsular and Occidental' routine for the Florida. Like Steamship Company's sole vessel.'most other ships in the U.S. merTwice weekly she makes the,chant marine she got a change round-trip between Miami and of scenery and a few thrills Havana, never varying her run, when she was put into war serv­ never changing her departure ice on January 1, 1942. and arrival time. ENTERED ARMY Crewmembers of the Florida Under the Army Transport are convinced that, like the hom­ Service she was taken from the ing pigeon, if left unmanned, hands of the company and, of she would course the waters be- course, the Seafarers Internatween the two ports and tie herUnion. Quite a few SIU self up on schedule without aboard—the faithful; fleeting from her regular course a homesteaderk-but the SIU con-j single degree. tract was put in mothballs for. Every Monday and Friday at duration. B P.M. she pulls out of Miami In her wartime role she wasn't for Havana. Fomrteen hours la- destined to wander too far from! With pennants flying, the Florida enters Havana harbor after another crossing from Miami. ter she ties up in the Cuban cap-^^ome. Due to her short cruising During her recent lay-over for semi-annual inspection, the Florida's 100-passenger deck was ital. Two days later, on Thursgj^g gpg^^ t^e war runair-conditioned. Photo courtesy~"The Compass." ^ days and Sundays, she departs coastwise between the East for the return trip to Miami. |Coasts of North and South Amwhen she should have The Florida, however, is not| In April, 1939, the BIU pulled The schedule is always such. ziggmg wnen sne snouia nave rru„ rn ejica. zagged, she was Struck in the the complete story of the P&O a strike against the company (.vppnt fnr thf Qpmi annual in I spite of its proximity to jjyjj jjy g torpedo, which, for- Steamship Company. Before the for Union recognition. Six days except for the semi-annual in-1 u.S. and South America, the tunately glanced off without ex- war the company operated an­ later, the company capitulated ^ections when she lays over m pig^^a couldn't have chosen a other passenger ship, the Cuba, and signed with the Union guar­ Florida for a fortnight. Last j^gj,g dangerous spot for its opand three car ferries, the Es­ anteeing the hiring of SIU men week she completed another two-The Caribbean, and all" CALLED 'CHARMED SHIP' trada Plama, Joseph R. Parrot only. points along her route, were inHer narrow escapes and tight and Henry M. Flagler. The car The company, however, didn't fested by U-boats anxious to squeezes were fast gaining her fg'^^gg were operated by P&O for believe in living up to the. constop the flow of goods fro^n the the reputation as a "charmed Gulf and along the coasts be- ship." And, after the incident in the Florida East Coast Car Ferry'tract and refused to discontinue I contract violations. tween North and South America. Aruba, she had every right to Company. None of these ships is now It was seen that another strike They chose this as their hunt- that claim, ing ground, because of the treShe had carried Dutch and with the company. The Cuba was ^ was necessary, so a strike fund mendous amount of ocean com- British troops to Aruba and was sold to a foreign government and was established and on July 26, merce traveling along and across ready to leave for New Orleans, the Heni-y M. Flagler and Jo- P&O ships Were struck. The these waters. The toll of ships but someone suggested postpon- seph R. Parrot are now operat- young SIU, engaged in its first lost here is testimony to the cor- ing the sailing another day as ing under foreign flag between J major strike, dug in for a long rectness of their strategy. it was Friday, the 13th. The su- the Port of Palm Beach, Florida' battle. The company, seeing the The Florida, however, was not perstitious were outvoted and and Havana by the West India' determination of the Union, deto be theirs. Sailing principally the ship sailed. The next day Fruit and Steamship Company. I cided to operate its ships in out of New Orleans she made Aruba was subjected to a terrific The Estrada Plama was lost in a' spite of the picketlines. 48 voyages through these dan- bombardment by German sub- Pacific typhoon shortly after the ^he strike wasn't won, howgerous waters and though it marines which destroyed the Wcir ever. Police intimidation and seemed the law of averages shore refineries and most of the The Florida can handle 570 scabherding forced the SIU to would eventually catch up, the ships lying off-shore. That ended passengers and carries a crew call off the strike in September, end of the war found her still the superstitions of the Florida of 160, 94 of whom ar^ in the But the Union didn't give up its afloat and without major dam- crewmembers. Stewards Department. Her over-j attempt to organize the company - The Florida's slack bears age. After her exciting career as a all length is 387 feet, has a beam because of losing the strike, the company flag, which is a Her service wasn't without its troop carrier, the Florida was of 56 feet, a deadweight of 1,280 immediately the Union began pennant containing alternate close moments and near brushes, once more placed back in hartons and displacement of 5,880 reorganizing, and won an NLRB columns of blue and white Almost every trip she was called tons. election early in 1940. diamonds, the white center dia­ upon,to maneuver out of a tight Built specifically for the run mond containing a red "P&O." situation. When the SIU won the election between Florida and Cuba, she by a resounding 90 percent, the The whole design is imposed Three times she was attacked first went into operation in 1931. company, ordered by the NLRB, on a black stack. by German submarines and once,' The present SIU contract with bargained with the Union and a P&O goes back to 1940, al­ full contract was signed. Relathough a temporary contract had j tions with the company have been signed in J939. 1 been good ever since. Port Baltimore Sees No Break I In Sight For Its Siow Shipping % •fc- Friday. June 4. 1948 LOG By WILLIAM (Curly) RENTZ BALTIMORE—Shipping in this terman; Moline Victory, Robin; port during the past several Evistar, Intercontinental Steam­ ness to carry carefree tourists weeks has been variously report­ ship; and Thomas Sim Lee, Isth- back and forth between Havana ed as being "on the slow bell," mian. and Miami. "in the doldrums," and "at a Her reconversion, which took Sign ons numbered but five. standstill." This week it is just Venore, Ore; Evelyn, Bull; Penn- six months in the Newport News slow, and there is no other way mar, Calmar; Thomas Haywood, Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Comto describe it adequately. Waterman; and Evistar, Inter­ ! pany yards, found her shipshape There must be a break in the continental Steamship. 'and ready to go again. The aftershipping tempo here sometime, Some of those that paid off end of her boat deck was ex­ but when it will come is not will not sign on again for quite tended, allowing more outdoor known. Nothing promising is in awhile, and perhaps never: A space for passengers' relaxation. sight for the coming weeks, so couple of Waterman ships, a She also got a good going we'll probably continue to re­ Robin Liner and an Isthmian over mechanically. Her hull was port slow shipping here for some vessel are going to the boneyard. scraped, plates were faired, boil­ time to come. Just a word on a beef that ers rebricked and a new evapo­ Slow shipping doesn't mean crops up here occasionally on rator placed aboard for the fresh that the port has closed down the untidy condition of a ship water system. entirely. We. are still paying off when a new crew goes aboard. All staterooms were modern­ and signing • on a few, but far What usually happens is that the ized and fire proofing made com­ from the pace of a couple of departing crew has left the ship plete. Even a new maple dance months ago. clean and tidy—but the watch­ floor was laid in the ballroom. We had several payoffs: the| men, longshoremen and shipyard Five years after entering army Chilore, Ore; Evelyn, Bull; Topa workers leave their stuff around service, almost to the day, she Topa and Thomas Haywood, Wa- on the decks. resumed operations to Havana. Philadelphia Spurts, Then Falls By LLOYD (Blackie) GARDNER PHILADELPHIA—Shipping in ^ small transportation dispute, but the Port of the Quakers has been- we squared that easily. Another ship paying off was very good for the past week. In the SS Mostank, a tanker belong­ fact, it's been so good that a' ing to Federal Motorships Cor­ rated man stood a better than' poration. She turned out to be even chance of being shanghaied one of the finest, and again we if he ca'me within two blocks of had no problems beyond the our new Union Hall. (Ed. Note: minor beefs that most ship^ have. There was a Cities Service See pictures of new Philadelphia ship, the SS Royal Oak, in this Hall on page 7.) port. Although she is not one But, before too many of you of the vessels covered by that get ideas, let me warn you that very confusing NLRB decision, so far as we know | now we are we are pleased to report that she in for an immediate slump. In is very solidly in favor of the fact, there is only one ship lined Seafai-ers International Union. up for the" coming week. There's not much from here We paid off the SB W. Seaton, in the line of scuttlebutt. We an Alcoa ship, last week, and she have been too busy for that, but paid off in good SlUi style except perhaps next week we'U have foi' some minor beejfs that gave the time to spin a yarij' or two no trouble. One of these was a if we hear some. 'Ji w �yzidar. «r t««» Ttf B A 1^0 a Pagm S«T«tt m1 '•m '-.r ;fil From Ihe outside, the new Philadelphia Hall doesn't look like a business structure. It stands at a corner, 614 North 13th Street', where it is easily accessible by all forms of Philly .transportation and is not far from the waterfront. The new Philly headquarters is also close to the amusement and busi­ ness center, and so should prove to be a gathering spot for Seafarers in the City of Brotherly Love. The new meeting Hall is a far cry from the old one. which was too small to accommodate the membership at regular Branch meetings. Now more than one hundred men can be seated, and the business of the port can be carried on more smoothly than heretofore. Acquisition of the new Philadelphia Hall is in line with the new program of expansion, undertaken by the Seafarers International Union this year. The $10.00 Building Assessment, which was overwhelm­ ingly approved by the membership in the Referendum vote, will be used to buy new Halls in SIU ports. Last week the LOG carried pictures of the new Hall in New Orleans. The above picture shows the recreation room, fully furniBhetf and ready for use. but before it was put into actual use. Note the comfortable seats, the /smooth-topped tables, and the television set at the far end of the room. Writing paper is available, and so are copies of the LOG, Technical books are on hand for men who want to advance themselves by study. Now we see the recreation room with SIU men enjoying all the comforts. We understand from the Philadelphia Brothers that the television set gets a real workout on days when the baseball games are telecast. Now that the Athletics are up there, and the Phillies are making a race of it. the Philadelphia Seafarers are becoming red-hot baseball fans. ' '-'^1 :il �P«ig« ^hi TBE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. Juno 4. 1948 SHIPS'MIMVTES AMD NEWS f--. Leacock Crewmen Back Defense Fund Plan To Aid Brothers In Need AS A SEAFARER SEES HIS CHUGGING TUG A Seafarer in trouble is a man who should have all the help his Union Brothers can give him. He should be able to obtain that help fast and it should be the best kind of help there is. That was the way it looked to the crew of the SS Stephen Leacock, South At-t lantic, at a shipboard meeting on gerous delays in getting legal March 28. Feeling that all the machinery in operation could be kind thoughts in the world were avoided, they said. sorry stuff unless they were Under the Seatrain New Jersey backed by action, the Leacock Plan, such a fund would be ad­ boys went on record as favoring ministered by a five man com­ establishment of a voluntary mittee composed of elected or fund to aid SIU members in need appointed officials at headquar­ ters, the Secretary-Treasurer of legal assistance. serving as chairman. This com­ The Leacock crew was follow­ mittee would study the merits ing the example of the men on of a case and make a detailed the SS Seatrain New Jersey who report to a headquarters mem­ passed a similar resolution in bership meeting. February, and came up with a plan for an administered fund. Then, in an open vote, the The boys on the Leacock en­ meeting would order the defense dorsed the Seatrain New Jersey of the case if the case were found worthy, or order that no plan in fulL action be taken if the case were SAW NEED found unworthy. The men on the Seatrain New JUSTICE THE AIM Jersey were moved to their stand by the plight of the two Sea­ The fund would be used only farers who were then facing!for cases in which those involved i.rial for murder in Georgetovra, would be defending themselves British Guiana, in a case arising j under unfavorable coq^itions, from the accidental drowning of and where the ends of justice would be served by bringing the a Georgetown launch Captain. These two men, Ralph Youtzy fund into play. and Robert Boutwell, have now Incidentally, it was the SS been acquitted, Boutwell several Stephen Leacock which arrived ' months ago and Youtzy" just this in Reggia Calabria, Italy, the past week. A substantial part of first week in March with the their heavy legal costs were off­ 400th cargo of American relief set by voluntary donations from supplies for the war-torn Italian people. their Union Brothers. The crews of the Seatrain New Members of the crew partici­ Jersey and the Stephen Leacock pated in a heart-warming cere­ declared in their resolutions that mony ashore along with the a voluntary ^und should be on Mayor of Reggio, the Bishop of hand at all times to back up Reggio and the United States Brothel's in difficulty. Then dan- Ambassador. A pencil sketch of the Meseck tug Dorothy Ann and her tow by John A. Bersen, Engine UtiUty. Log-Inspired, Brother Breaks Out His Talent Back in his high school days in Uhion, N. J., John A. Bersen used to rate the envy of his classmates when it when he packed off for about his talent. There bothering with that stuff came to drawing. But the sea, he forgot all wasn't much use in now, he figured. He's changed his mind, however, thanks to the inspiration he got from a series of sketches he saw in the LOG by Brother Norman Maffie, whose detailed and realistic drawings are famil­ iar to most Seafarers. So Brother Bersen is at it again, with his shipmates admiring his work now. The sketch above, which he did while a crewmember on the Dorothy Ann, is his second to appear in the LOG and Bersen says there'll be more. A Seafarer for two years. Brother Bersen, who is 20 years old, saw his first big Union action in the 1946 General Strike. SEAFARER JOHN A. BERSEN Foxworth Fishermen Caught And Ate Two The able anglers aboard the SS Percy E. Foxworth labeled the day's operation "a huge suc­ cess." when they hauled two prize 50-pounders out of the Atlantic waters as the ship was head­ ing for Germany. After some careful processing by the Galley Gang, the fish wound up . on the mess tables, where all hands reaffirmed their sdisfaction with the day's haul. In photo above, crewmen wait for camera to officially record siie of one of the catches. Crewmember Chris Karas, an efficient qameraman, took these photos just. to make sure no one later could say that Foxworth fish tales were fish stories. "Ain't he a beauty?" ask these Foxworth Seafarers as they proudly display the second of their prize catches. Around the fish, from left to right, are Billy De Lapp, Carpenter; Fred Jones, AH; W. Austin, OS, and Andy Anderson, Bosun. �Friday. June 4, 1948 T H E S E AF ARE RS LOG Page Nine Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings RICHARD MOCZKOWSKI, Mar. 21 — Chairman W. W. Scudder; Secretary R. Rife. Dele­ gates reported no beefs. Good and Welfare: Member pointed but that crew has not been co­ operating in keeping messhall clean. Suggestion made that library should be enlarged with more up-to-date books. One minute of silence for brothers lost at sea. SEATRAIN TEXAS. April 5-^ Chairman T. Plunkelt; Secretary S. Harwood. New Business; Mo­ tion carried that repairs, be at­ tended, to • when ship hits port. Good and Welfare: Ship's dele­ gate to make up list of depart­ ments to clean laundry. Sanitary man instructed to get on the ball. One minute of silence for bro­ thers lost at sea. t t AFOUNDRIA, Mar. 30—Chair­ man Arthur Kavel; Secretary Byron Faanes. Good and Welware: Brother raised point of captain dropping all logs incur­ red during voyage. Question was raised whether or not this ges­ ture should have any bearing on the mailer of claims for launch service. Majority agreed that claim should be piessed in spite of any action captain might take. turned in last trip be taken care of on arrival in U.S. One min­ ute of silence for brothers lost at sea. % i. X JOHN BARTRAM. April 27— Chairman J. E. Winderweedle; Secretary C. S. Kowalski. Dele­ gates reported on books — all in order., New Business: Motion carried that ship's delegate speak to captain to have bunks and lockers repaired- and crew quar­ ters painted. Good and welfare: Suggestion made that ail dele­ gates see that permit men are off when 60 day period has expired. One minute of silence for bro­ thers lost at sea. XXX GOVERNOR O'NEIL. April 25 —Chairman L. Russell; Secretary R. Decker. Delegates reported no beefs. New Business: R. L. Garriss moved, carried, that next trip all checkers are to use ship's office and accompanying heads. Repair list made up and ap­ proved. XXX HOWARD A. KELLY. April 8 —Chairman Tommy Taylor; Sec­ retary Lee De Parlier. Delegates Blizzard. Robert McNatt and Carl Woodward reported no beefs in their departments. Good and Welfare: Discussion on needed repairs for ship. Understanding that men on or going on watch get first chance on slop chest. Beef on prices of slopchest. Suggestion that that this matter be turned over to Union upon re­ turning to States. One minute of silence for brothers lost at sea. t S. i. GOVERNOR MILLER, April 25 —Chairman Bankston; Secretary Ballard. Ship's delegate re­ ported that all delegates con­ tacted -captain and adjusted all minor beefs, other beefs ta be straightened but by Patrolman. New Business: Motion by Bank­ ston. carried that everyone be in good condition at payoff so there won't be any delay. Motion by Bankston. carried unanimously, that all stick together to get re­ pairs made. Good and Welfare: Brother Tuckfield advised that men watch themselves going oc and coming aboard as the gang­ way is very dangerous. Brother Bankston gave vote of thanks for fine cooperation crew showed during trip. One minute of silence for brothers lost at sea. S. S. S, JAMES WETMOBE, April 23— Chairman William Kane; Secre­ tary George Barnes. All dele­ gates reported disputed overtime in their departments. Ne^ Busi­ ness: Motion carried that letter containing details of Houston Wood's death in shipboard acci­ dent be written for LOG. Mo­ tion carried that repair list be XXX DEL MUNDO. Mar. 28—Chair­ madb up and medical supplies bp checked. Slopchest to be checked man M. L. McCarty; Secretary A. Delegates said all before signing on again. Motion J. Pontiff. going smoothly. carried that vote of thanks go to departments Brother Fred Wiechert for his Motion by C. C. Treuil. Bosun, excellent aid in matters concern­ that crew thank delegates for co­ ing the late Houston Wood. One operation in making trip pleasant minute of silence for brothers passed. Rutledge and Callahan moved Steward should see that lost at sea. stores for next trip sufficient, passed. McCarly and Valentine moved that Firemen and Oilers be assigned foc'sles on watch and watch basis. Minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. XXX GOVERNOR O'NEAL. Mar. 14 KNOX VICTORY. April II— Chairman Joseph McPhee; Secre­ —Chairman T. W. King; Record­ tary Duke Livingston. New ing Secretary J. L. Bourgeois. Business: Motion carried that a Deck Delegate R. L. Garriss repair list be drawn up by de­ moved to find out . why laundry partment delegates and be turned was shut off, motion passed. Re­ in to ship's delegate before next ported back, from Chief Engineer meeting. Motion carried that that ship was short of water. crew go on record to see to it Chief Cook asked that latch be that the repairs which were put on pantry, gangway watch to S have key. Crew to make as little noise as possible as men off watch are sleeping. Voted new cigarette schedule. Deck to keep laundry clean, Stewards to keep spare mess clean, last standby on Deck to pick up cj ew messhall. Night Cook explained how he was going to work night lunch. i 4- 4. HURRICANE. Feb. 29—Chair­ man W. D. Tracy; Recording Secretary R. G. Slater. No beefs in any departmerd. Patrolman to bring to ship copy of latest agreement to prevent use of old agreement provisions conflicting with new ones. To order electiic percolators for watches' coffee. Repair list to be drawn up for presentation. Messhall to be kept more shipshape. CHOCTAw' TRAIL. Mar. IBChairman Donald P. Stafford, who also served as Secretary. No beefs in any department. Through discussion of food sit­ uation with Frock. D. Brown. J. Robinson and others taking part. Voted that Pumpman and Messman have their cards signed by bookmen. Repair list to be made. ^<PE#?IENCE WILL TEACH- you — BUT THE TROUBLE 1^ IT MAY TAKE YOU THE BETTER PART OF YOUfZ LIFE . SO TARE THE EAB/ER WAY — REAP THE BPUCATIONAL. PAMPHLETS WIOUT BTTHE A£S-PISTKICT, WHICH ARE BASEP^W THE ACCUMULATEP EXPERIENCE OF THOUSANDS OFSE^FARBfZS. LET THE HARD KNOCKS OF OTHERS A5 ypc/R APPRENTICESHIP^ AAJP DO YOURSELFAA/P THE UNION LOTS OF OCOp . CC/T and RUN By HANK 4. 1. 4. SEATRAIN TEXAS. April IBChairman William E. Pepper; Re­ cording Secretary W. J. Fitch. No beefs in deparlments. Voted to see why blowers can't be used to cool Engine Room. Voted re­ primand for men failing to stand watches. Bookman scored for making permit man serve as En­ gine Delegate. Minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. XXX SEATRAIN NEW ORLEANS. April 8 — Chairman Phil O'Con­ nor; Recording Secretary Adolphe Capote. Ship's Delegate McQuillen reported food situation now okay, that Chief Engineer would replace fans, that foc'sles would be repaired in drydock. No beefs from departments. Voted motion by Cox. seconded by Cobb, that Black Gang refuse to use hoist until repaired. Minute of silence for departed Brothers. XXX ALCOA PLANTER. April 25— Chairman W. Tracy; Secretary Ervin Anderson. Ship's Delegate Tracy reported that Master had promised thaj repairs would be made. Department Delegates had no beefs to report. Men to do all work they are supposed to do and do it well, and to get overtime for anything else. Bosun suggested that slopchest prices be checked in Mobile. Voted fines for men leaving dirty cups. All fines to go for UFE, or to Special Services. XXX SEATRAIN NEW YORK. April II—Chairman R. Sweeney; Secretary Parsons. Sweeney re­ ported that money donated to UFE had. been delivered. To have new bulletin board and new shelves in messhall, and to get clapper valves for toilets. Voted second donation for UFE. Laun­ dry to be kept clean. Minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. To protect the contracts and prjevent ships from sailing shorthanded unexpectedly some brothers should stop the practice of taking all kinds of jobs in a period of a week and quitting them just as fast. On the other hand, shipping can't be tough' if you're in the hall every day but you pass up certain jobs for various reasons. Tf you need a job bad that's the best reason for grabbing any job—regardless of the type of ship, the length of the trip oi the ports she's heading for. Every job when placed on the board should be immediately taken. There's no reason for a man to take a job, then quit the job four hours or three days later for various reasons—or because there were beefs aboard. Beefs can be quietly settled without one man or three men quitting theii jobs. As long as the ship isn't sinking at the dock—every man can do his job, cooperate in sensibly settling small beefs and what's more important—sail the ship. A man who is a good sailor and a serious union man can make a clean and happy home out of any ship, tanker or freighter. if Brother Arthur Thompson, the oldtimer, just gave us bad news about "Old Chile," Brother Dusan De Duisan, now drydocked in the Staten Island Marine Hospital after being in­ jured by a car going the wrong way on a one-way street. Quick recovery to you. "Chile" ... Harvey Hill came in recently from a trip... Franklin Smith sailed in last week from a voy­ age. There's a new look on his face—the look of approaching marriage. Congratulations and a long voyage of happiness. From Le Havre, Brother "Red" Braunstein, aboard the tanker ]?ort Biidgcr (which by the way, is one of the ships belonging t*, one of the many new SlU-rontracted tanker companies) writes: "Having a swell time. A swell skipper aboard and the Chief Engineer is tops. John Bananas shaved his beard and "Bing" Miller is still singing all the time. We should be back in a year" ... Here are some oldtimers who may still be in town: F. Miller, Bosun G. Hermarin, J. Porter, Gulf, C. Karas, F. Borst, J. Hassin, W. Gonzales, J. Kemitch, H. Kreutz, W. Church, J. L. Ward, Ole Jensen, G. Ontai, J. ^opkins, Electrician O. Kala, P. Piingi, L. Van Schaik ... Oldtimer Larry Moore sailed recently. The weekly LOG will be traveling all over the nation free of cost to the following brothers: Richard Hodges, of Michigan; Joseph Kelley. of New Jersey; Henry Quirk, of New York; Bernard Marques, of New York; Clyde Keaton. of Tennessee; Ralph Ingle, of Illinois; Florencio Lotie. of Massachusetls; Jesse Coxwell, of South Carolina; Millard Coxwell. of Georgia; James McDonald, of North Carolina; Chester MaCD.onald, of Massachusetts; Robert Mott, of New York; Harry Pollins. of New York; Amos Copeland, of Indiana. At a time when the cost of living, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for April 1948, is at its highest point in history. General Motors Corporation wrecked industry's fight against thirdround wage increases by granting 225,000 auto workers a 11-cent hourly raise and promising further wage raises if the cost of living continues to rise. This 11-cent hourly wage increase proves one thing, among many others. When a union is strong and every member taking his job and his union seriously such a union c^ progress, protect its hard won gains and continue to improve wages and working conditions, etc. I ^ Ml tiil �iis- r-'r:/ ' "" ^ Ten /'-§;;^''\S-'''';"y-?iV'' • fe>: '; •-•,:;v .v!^4 " ," THE SE AFAR ERS LOG Arizpa Men SeeElephant—NotPink,Either; Two-MonthVoyageToFarEastWasSmooth 1849:. w t,;;:® j^-. • -'''4 Log-A-Rhythms Stranded On ft Reef To the Editor: We, the crew of the SS Arizpa (Waterman), returning from a two-month voyage to Japan and Korea, wish to make it known to our brothers in the SIU and SUP that we were blessed with a first-class topside on this voy­ age. Special mention should be made of Captain Ecke, Chief ,Mate O. M. Caswell and Radio Operator Clarence Hancock and First Assistant Engineer Howard Voce. Their cooperative attitude was no small factor in the smooth operation of the ship and we cannot recommend them too highly. tUdaT' • By FRANK BOYNE hkkkkkkt ykkkkkkk He saw dim shadows glide through the lagoon His blood just seemed to curdle in his veins, He thought thzf ere the sinking of the moon, Sharks would be fighting over his remains. •'\ • ' f : 'f i The coruscating stars hung -in the night. The moonlight on the water softly gleamed,' Oblivious to his helpless, sorry plight The elements just mocked him, so it seemed. How could this tropic setting so serene. With surging waters flowing o'er the reef. This place of beauty, must it be the scene Of terror, pain and death to bring relief? UNPLEASANT NOTE One unpleasant aspect of the voyage occurred while in Yoko­ hama. The attitude of the mili­ Conscientiously attending to their Union duties aboard the tary in that port toward seamen is well known. When several SS Arizpa, Bud Benson, Bosun (sealed) checks overtime crewmembers were returning to sheets while Don Bailey. Deck Delegate, stands by and double the ship shortly before curfew, checks. Such observance of the rules means* less chance of the M.P. to whom they sub­ headaches for all concerned later on. Photo was taken in mitted their passes for inspec­ tion was, to say the least, provo­ Benson's quarters by crewmember Luis Ramirez. cative. 5 hatch and several of the crew, He told us that when we met a Military Policeman in Yoko­ which included Bob High and hama we were supposed to re­ Chief Steward Red Benton, who move our hats and bow. Of had imbibed rather freely of By an overwhelming vote course, we did not remove our Doogan's Dew (Pink Label) the on the Referendum Ballot, hats. previous evening, were momen­ the membership of the Sea­ But we did report the matter tarily convinced that their fa­ farers International Union, to the local provost marshall's vorite drink had been ersatzed A&G District, went on rec­ office. These people may have changed the M.P.'s mind, we by the Japanese. ord to protect itself in the hope! After a great deal of discussion hard days to come by build­ these befuddled brothers were ing up a strike fund and One cannot help, under the circumstances, being skeptical of convinced the elephant actually by providing shoreside oper­ the ultimate success of teaching existed. ating bases. our former enemies our system Until another voyage, we bid That means a $10.00 Strike of life with guys like that rep­ you so long with this last bit of Assessment and a $10.00 resenting us. suggestion, and that is: Building Assessment. Al­ SEE ELEPHANT If you get with this Arizpa ready many members have When leaving Yokohama in the gang you will find them to be paid these sums. early morning, we passed an The operators will move APL on the hook. An elephant square shooters in every respect. without warning. It is our was clearly visible on the No. Crew of SS Arizpa duty to be prepared. Pay the assessments im­ mediately. It is our insur­ ance for the future growth and strength of the Union. The water now was lapping at his feet, Blood-warm, yet it chilled him to the bone, There was no place to which he could retreat. And yet, he felt that he was not alone. -V--' " Li % Do It Now : '•'<« I So* down onto his knees he knelt and prayed: "God give me strength, this solitude to bear, "I know that from the righteous path I've strayed, "Please harken to what may be my last prayer. j a "If I must die upon this alien shore, "Take care, dear Lord, of those I leave behind, "I'd like to ask to see them*all once more, "But it's too late; so bless them all with peace of mind. "Some would say I've spent my life in sin," "Tis true I've never worshipped at the church, "Tis also true I drank my fill of gin, "So life's caught up and left me in the lurch. "Please make me brave to face the coming night, "I won't be here to see the rising.sun, "My soul from body will have taken flight, "My days on earth will all be o'er and done." * Alas, the only answer to his prayer— The shrill cry of a seagull on the wing. Like the outcry of a soul in dark despair, * .That on the brink of hell was wavering. •:si '•I ' Finds Rum And CokeRun,SenoritasToo Tempting; Do Your Job First, Frolic Later, He Suggests TJC Ihe Editor: In the cargo carried to the Far East by the Arizpa was a shipment of buses, apparently United States Army material. .Here they are in the process of being unloaded by Japanese longshoremen in Yokohama. Luis Ramirez, who took this photo, reports, that the two-month trip was fairly smooth from the iOie yessel left New York, I would like very much to have the LOG sent to my ad­ dress because I miss some of the issues in between trips. I be­ lieve our newspaper is too good for any member to miss a single issue so I want to be sure of getting every one. At present, I am on the Alcoa Patriot eating bauxite. It is my fourth trip on this old C-1. I have been black gang delegate for two of the trips with clean payoffs "resulting each time.'' Right now we are on our way to the Islands to see some senoritas and drink some rum and coke.' Unfortunately, that's the trouble with this run—too much rum and too many senoritas. Many of our brothers do not realize that shoreside frolicing is all right when off duty, but some forget that we have a con­ tract calling for us to work eight hours a day. Once in awhile a guy gets logged for forgetting this and then beefs to all Who will lis­ ten. Remember, brothers, the contract calls for us to do our job during the Work-day so we can't very well beef on that score. That's enough for now. Here's hoping I'll be receiving my LOG shortly. "William Blanco (Ed. Nole: We'd like to ob­ lige you. Brother Blanco, but you neglected to include your address. Fill out the coupon on page 15, send it to us, and the LOG will come your way. �THE SEAFARERS Fxiday JuM 4, 1948 LOG ON ISTHMIAN PACIFIC RUN N.O. Hall Testimony To SIU Progress: Curl To the Editor: Here are some of the crew and officers of the SS Minot Victory as they were photograph­ ed in Wilmington, Calif.. Paul Melton, Oiler, who submitted photo said, "They are sure a swell bunch of fellows—all real SIU men." ' In first -row (left to right): W. Lyons, AB; Rocky Swisher, Bosun; A. RununeL Ch. Cook; B. Morales, Wiper: Jack Bowman, AB: Hayes, AB: J. Porter, MM: P. Perez, Utility. Second In View of the opening of our new hall in this port, 1 think this is an appropriate time for n\e to express myself, especially since I happen to ship from New Orleans most of the time. I ha^'^e been a member of the Seafarers since 1940 and in my opinion the opening of this new hall is one ofthe most important things that has happened for us Seafarers since that time. 1 do not mean, of course, that it is more important than the results of our victory in the Isthmian fleet, or the successes of our cur­ rent organizing drive. After all, these are developments of a somewhat different nature. CONNECTED But the new hall is connected to these things, for it is the physical evidence of the way the row (left to right): J. Powell, Oiler: R. C. Arnold, Oiler: Thompson, Wiper: John Tiekarski, 2nd Ok. & Baker. Third row (left to THAT'5 right): M. Reyes, MM; A. White, 2nd Elec.: CPUKS Max Felix, MM: S. Chapman, Captain: C. E. Lord, Jr. Eng. Last row (left to right): C. H. Lambert, Ch. Mate: Henning. OS: Kenneth, OS; C. Tinker, DM, and Paul Melton, Oiler. How about Pix from other crews? Steel Fabricator's Pre-Contract Voyage Had Plenty Of Drawbacks, But No Draws I with little success, although the topside drew almost at will. This Here is another instalment in was confirmed by one of the the story of the voyage of the SS , delegates who caught the Old Steel Fabricator. (Ed. Note: Man red-handed. Opening "instalment" appeared After the delegates were com­ in the LCXl recently. Fabricator pletely balked, the Purser tried was under the interim contract.) on behalf of the crew to ob­ tain a draw. "What," the Old We arrived back in Singapore Man bellowed, "you want to up­ with the Old Man, KO Bornson set my schedules!" still doing all he could for us— Then came Kantang in Siam. or, rather, doing all he could to Due to transportation difficulties, us. On this leg we were behind in the Old Man decided all on his our work due to the fact that we own that nobody even wanted to overhauled our topping lift and go ashore. However, he did not guy blocks on the way, which is commit himself so far as to pro­ mulgate any prohibition against quite a job. shore leave. He tried something To prove what an SIU crew else. could do when it had to, we When he learned that a few turned to with a will and com­ men were planning to go ashore pleted the job in five days, dur­ ing which period we had numer­ despite the transportation prob­ ous rain squalls to contend with. lem, he briefed the agent on To make matters worse, ap­ how to dissuade them. This proximately one third of the ship didn't work but the Old Man was covered with a two-month kept trying. old coat of fuel oil which had to He proceeded to inform the be taken care of before painting customs officials that the crew­ could commence. We also worked men undoubtedly intended to sell below loaded slings, which, of cigarettes ashore since they had course, was a very unwise thing no money. This impressed the cusoms officials profoundly. In to do. Well, a C-3 is not the smallest fact, they bought the cigarettes Once ashore, the ship afloat but we finally whip­ themselves. ped it. Came our reward: one boys had the kind of a fine time day off which had been promised the agent had told them was impossible to enjoy in Kantang. us—then back to bell-to-bell. While palming the side, we re­ From Kantang we shoved off in quested the Mate to furnish us the general direction of the good with a boat to facilitate painting old U.S.A. under the counter. It seemed, NOT SECURED however, that -this was too ex­ While running from port to pensive. Six dollars an hour for eight hours at the most was too port in the Far East, we put to much, according to the Mate, sea several times without being who approved a 4p0-dollar job on properly secured. To have done the fidly and had the rooms top­ things right would have required side done for 27 dollars a room. overtime which wasn't considered We rather suspected he didn't feasible. like us. The fact that putting to sea in this condition could have had RED-HANDED serious consequences seemed to During our three-week stay at be of little importance to the Singapore and Penang we na­ Old Man. After all, overtime turally, ran short of funds from costs money. time to time. Nevertheless, our Speaking of overtime, let's note requests for special draws met 80 the Editor: 'i-l'il .. . Page Eleven tram, and the comparison of our present contract with the condi­ tions prevailing before the Un­ ion came into being shows an almost unbelievable improvement and advance. The point I must stress, in view of the major strides we have made to better our condi­ tions, is that we all must con­ tinue to do our part to keep the Union as it is. We must al­ low no performers to jeopardize any of the advances we have made. If we are to continue get­ ting better contracts, we must protect the ones now in effect by doing our jobs in traditional, good SIU style. Above all, we should give our full support to the policies of the SIU. In this way we can continue to go ahead, building our Union and thereby improv­ ing our own individual lives. Glen Morris Curl SIU Forward Drive Stirs His Pride To the Editor: SIU has grown and developed. Our Union has now reached the spot where it has always be­ longed in the front ranks of or­ ganized labor. If you can't quite realize this as a fact, you only have to ob­ serve the local people's reaction to the recent UFE strike in New York. These people here in New Orleans were certainly very much pleased with the part our Union played in that strike. But they were not surprised. They know what the SIU can accomolish when it wants to. 1 want to say, too, that we Seafarers can be especially proud of the contracts we have—not only because of the number of companies with which we have agreements, but because of the type of contracts as well. Enclosed find a money order, which 1 offer as a contribution to the LOG. 1 am really very glad to be getting it every week. It gives me a great sense of pride to be an SIU member, when I read of the great steps forward the Union is taking. My book was retired in Sep­ tember 1946 and the LOG has been my only contact with the Union since 1 left the sea. By the way, 1 would like i,d have a little information about getting seamen's papers for some local boys, who are graduating., from high school the end of this month. Several have asked me how to go about it. 1 told them I wasn't sure but that 1 thought they .still had to go to the Coast Guai'd. that the average in the deck force, after four months, was just over 150 hours. It was all blood money, at that. But topside the boys have really been knocking it down with little or no effort. None of them had less than 200 hours and the average was close to 250. Teamed up with the Old Man we have another beaut in the Chief Engineer. He's out to bust all unions, or so he says any­ way. He won't, though. Victor F. Bachmura. Ship's Delegate Kenneth P. Marple, Deck Delegate William J. Smolinski. Engine Delegate Andrew Noronha, ASKS DETAILS Stewards Delegate GREAT ADVANCE Edward N. Mclnis. AB 1 would like to get verification 1 am now on a coastwise Wa­ Peter N. Black, of this or if I'm wrong 1 would terman ship, the SS John BarPurser (AMMSOA) like to be squared away on the matter. 1 would like also lu know what papers, such as birth cer­ tificates and the like, are neces­ sary. I have forgotten the details and procedure. Again, congratulations to the negotiating committee and the organizers, as well as the active members for keeping the SIU the greatest Union afloat. THREE MEN ON THE PEGASUS Norman Meador Breckenridge, Texas- These Seafarers rode a winner. They were among the crew aboard the Alcoa Pegasus, which recently completed an outstanding run to the Islands. From left to right are Brothers Kelly, Wiper: Regan. FWT. and Harvey, Oiler. Pic submitted by Bill Hope, Deck Delegate. i (Ed. Note: Thank you for your contribution. A receipt is in the maiL With regard to the procedure in procuring seamen's papers, these are is­ sued by the Coast Guard. Ap­ plicants must present their birth certificates, three pass­ port photos and a letter stat­ ing that employment exists for them. At the present time, the status of shipping is such that employment prospects in the maritime field are not very bright for new men. However, if you wish further informa­ tion you might get in touch with the Galveston hall.) f.y.-i M �TBE SE AFAR EMS LO G Pag* TW«1T* Steward Found Trip To Italy, Crew Tops m 11^ To Ihe Editor: When I went aboard as Stew­ ard on the Frederick W. Taylor fehe was an ugly looking tub, one an SIU man would be ashamed to take out. She had not been painted or sougeed during the many months she was manned . by NMU crews for Lykes Bro­ thers. Before sailing fn m Mobile we held our first meeting aboard ship and elected a sJiip's delegate and delegates for the depart­ ments. We found the skipper was a pro-union guy, Captain W. J. Ravannach. He wanted to bring his ship back nice and clean. Everybody agreed with him and so each department got busy. Day and night the men worked until we cleaned every part of the ship. Overtime was plenti­ ful for all. In the whole crew there were only about six tripcarders. The rest were all oldtimers and knew the Union contract inside out. I have • never seen such a fine bunch of boys as these with whom I sailed during the past two months. Whenever we had a minor beef, all department delegates would settle it right away. Says Brighton Rates High; Hospital Docs Enjoy Log HIT THE TOWN We arrived in Civitavecchia, Italy, on Satm-day morning so we had our first draw for lires and everybody went ashore and To the Editor: enjoyed himself. Most of the boys went to Rome, which is Here we go about the Brighton only twenty miles from Civita­ Marine Hospital. And here also is a list of the doctors: vecchia. Dr. Kenneth C. Nelson, Dr. I filled all the boys' bellies George Alpert, Dr. Don Cameron, with plenty of food throughout Dr. Lynn Chaffee, Dr. Roland the trip and never heard any Corbet, Dr. Myron Curry, Dr. complaints to me directly or at Thomas Daber, Dr. Gobriel Ferthe shipboard meetings. razzano. Dr. Thomas Flynn, Dr. I had the best cooks and mess- Lewis Francis, Dr. Norman Hepmen in my department since first per. Dr. Eugene Hutton, Dr. going to sea. Abraham Kaufman, Dr. Arthur We brought the ship back into Maybay, Dr. Maynard Mires, Dr. MobUe on May 3 in first-class Willys Monroe, Dr. Emil Mozola, condition without any beefs on Dr. Roy Peterson, Dr. Henry overtime or anything else. It i Seidenberg, Dr. Edwin B. Thomwas too bad for us who wished . i as. Dr. Richey Waugn, Dr. Edto stay aboard for another trip, , Wieeins because she was laid up. | Roman Viloria, Steward names is that they are a cheery SS Frederick W. Taylor bunch, and very courteous if you ask them questions. They will stop and explain _ everything to you if they possibly can do so. When they pass you they greet you with pleasant smiles and .kind "hellos". The result is that this hospital is more cheer­ ful than the run of hospitals. To the Editor: In addition, the orderlies and the "blue girls" are a very good Regarding Joe Algina's idea bunch. They are exceedingly about the addition to the "no helpful when you need any serv­ promotion" rule: ice they can do for you. * I wouldn't want what he sug­ WIDELY PRAISED gests to happen. The. great majority of our The Brighton Hospital is members always try for a higher praised from coast to coast. Some rating so that when shipping is of the boys came all the way up tough they can ship in any ca- from the Gulf to get admitted , pacity. I say that this is right here. One advantage this hospital and" proper. If those members who lack has over others is the fact that a ambition to go for a higher rat-j man has a big outside area where ihg are content to stay that way, he can sun himself as well as if he were aboard ship. There are let them take their chances. Personally, I don't like to ship plenty of benches and chairs too. below my top rating,- but I can About the chow or good old see far enough in the future to food department: I have found it realize that times are going to to be" very fine in^ comparison get damned tough later on. When with the food at other hospitals. that comes I want to be able to And I have been in pretty nearly ship. all of them. Nevertheless, I I say that if you are not pre- must say that a few things are pared for that time, it's your neglected on the part of some own lookout. of the dietitians. Anyway, haven't you heard or. I believe that quite a compliseen in the papers that theiment should go to Mrs. C. Higtrained man gets the job? j gins and Miss Tohey, who are Henry'Beckmann , the social workers here at the Multiple Ratings Called Sign Of w Man's Ambition pJi,- • l:n |7 •• I'-'"- • 11- Comments And Corsages From Bauxite Scribe To the Editor: Steward Roman Viloria, and Elliot E. Manning^ Night Cook-Baker, from the Frederick W. Taylor, poie for tha machina de photograpUa in the xo^ garden of St. Peter's in the Vatican City at Rome. According to Brother Viloria, the crew of the Taylor was the best he had the pleasure to sail with in his many years in the Stewards Department. The ship returned to the States beef-free. •yaami; hospital. They are doing " good work, and getting good entertain­ ment for the boys. We also find Mrs. Welsh, the librarian, pretty helpful. She is all around the Keep It CJeai! Bull Line. Yeah, I'll confess, I'm a Bull Line stiff. Just like the rice and beans run. Met some great guys on the PR run, and enjoyed my beachcombing days down there. The Diamond Hitch is at the drydock in Port Of Spain. She wrecked her shaft in Demarrora. Casper Duff is Chef on her. Of interest to Mobile boys: Pelaco is Steward on the Oliver Holmes. Heard that -Elridge N. Fowler was on the Evangeline. Missed him by a couple of days the last time I was in New York, It's about time Joe Thomas and John Eversly caught a wag­ on and went somewhere. Musings and meditations on the bauxite trail— Ran into a few oldtimers down on the Alcoa Trail, including L. Taylor, Chief Steward on the Mooring Hitch. Also Wicks, Chief of the same vessel and Red, Bedroom Steward. They're on the shuttle run between George­ town and Port Qf Spain. I'm still riding it out on the Oliver Wendell Holmes. The Old Brooklyn Kid just got into Trin­ idad tonight, w«it ashore and looked the situation over—every­ thing copasetic. The Alcoa Runner is here, leaving in the morning for Mo­ PREFERENCE bile. Hope Scotty and the rest of his department have a good Roosevelt Bobbins has fulfilled time in Mobile. his vow not to work for any Guess who was the most popu­ one but Mississippi Line. Since lar guy on board tonight? Yours the war ended he has been on truly. I brought bac^ a copy of a steady, run to Brazil. Don't the LOG from ashore" and was blame the guy, I'd do the same immediately swamped with all thing if I had spent ten months kinds of offers for its purchase. on the beach in the same town. Just goes to prove that you're Are the inseparable three, Jen­ running a great paper, Ed. A kins, Douglas and Rufus still on round of applause to you and the Madaket? Where is Otho your staff for the fine job. Babbs? He's my boy. Get him to Read "Flint' recently. Pertains tell you about the trip we made to the 1936 Strike in Frisco. Good on the Hampden Sydney Victory, stuff but partially commie. also the Beatrice. He'll keep you laughing for hours about the SAW THE "CZAR" capers pulled in France,- San Saw Cecil Gordon, ex-czar of Juan and Cuidad Trujillo. the George Washington. He's Well, brothers, I won't leave Chief Steward on ' the Alcoa you laughing for hours, but the Roamer, which we left in Para­ day is done and the thoughts maribo. have run, so its sign-off for now.. How is the Marshall Plan Dennis Saunders coming along? Haven't heard a SS Oliver W. Holmes bit of news on it since leaving New York on April 2. Like the articles on the com­ Thanks New Orleans panies, expecially the one on Men For Helping Hand Sees Ri^erve As Potential Fink Agency wards to see that we have plenty of reading matter and writing material. I wish to state that the doctors here enjoy reading the SEA­ FARERS LOG and speak highly of it. It would be a good idea if the LOG were sent to the doc­ tors in other marine hospitals. George Meaner Pridar* Jiaa 4. 194S To the Editor: Here in Wilmington, North Carolina, the Naval Reserve is active in recruiting men. From where I sit this looks like a harmful thing now that the government can take over any trade under the provisions of the Taft-Hartley law. In the event of a long maritime strike, the Navy could force the men of the reserve to man the strike-bound ships. Penalties could be imposed on the men who refused to do so, and prob­ ably be court-martialed, same as the regular Navy men. To the Editor: •V My wife and I wish to thank the Seafarers in the. Port of New Orleans for the money they collected as a donation. We will be ever grateful to each and everyone of them, who were so thoughtful and helpful in our time, of need. Please print this letter in-the LOG so that every member may be thanked personally. Ralph Subat New Orleans, La. "That's My Boy" It is the prpttd boast of th* Seafarers Intornatienal Un­ ion that an SIU ship is a dean ship Let's keep it that way. Although most of the crews leave a ship in excellent con­ BEWARE dition, it has come to the at­ • Why give the reserve the tention of the membership upper hand, fellows. For in the that a few crews have vio­ lated this rule. So Jthey have event of a strike things would be tough enough without making gone on record to have all quarters inspeeted by ihe it any tougher for yourselves. So donH fall for any fancy talk and Patrolmmi before the payoff, and if the conditions are un­ don't allow yourself to be re­ satisfactory, he has the right cruited into any such potential to hold up the payoff ui^ strike-breaking agency. everything is sine and span.' . Shipping is at a standstill here, Fred Bruggner, long-time Remember, that the Patrol­ except for the boneyard, which Seafarer, proudly displays his man can only have repairs seems to be doing a pretty good made if he knows what has business. Last week a Liberty four-month old son. Brother to be done. Cooperate by and a laker were turned over to Bruggner reports that he was foreign owners and another laker hard aground on the Haiti making up a repair list be­ fore the ship docks. Give one is . in the process. Things don't Victory when he got the news copy to the Skipper, and one look too. bright from this port but they may pick up any day or of his son's birth, At presenti, to the Patrolman. Then yquTl he's aboard the John Bartranbsee some action. so. Robert H. Norlhrup Watermah. :• •'•••• I , '7, , ; �Friday. Juna 4. 1948 Takes Issue With Murphy On Aliens THE SEMFARERS LOG OVER AND ON DECK OF THE ALGER Life On 'SS Bauxite FlashSounds Good; Has No Beefs To the Editor: Greetings and salutations to all members of the SIU and to all our AFL Brothers wherever they may be. Our vessel, the SS Alcoa Pio­ neer, sometimes known as the "SS Bauxite Flash", seems to be down here for the Trinidad shuttle for a lengthy stay if scuttlebutt rumor is to be be­ lieved. So you'd better have a word or two from the good ship's culinary department. But before starting this epistle, allow me to list the names of all members of the Stewards De­ partment: Eddie (Dinner Bell) Caudill is .Chief Steward'; yours truly, James (Short Cut) Prestwood is Chief Cook; Dave (Lige) Jones is our Second' Cook. William (The Canary) Walling is Night Cook and Baker; Harold (Chicken) Howell is Passenger No. 1 Boy; H. F. (Sirloin Steak) Turner is Bed Room No. I Boy; Charles (Potato Bug) Bankston is Galley Man; "Muscles" Devaux is Crew Pantryman; Red (Casa- 80 the Editor: I just read a letter in the LOG of May 14 by alien seaman James Murphy which was writ­ ten in reply to a letter , in the LOG of April 30 by Arvel Beardon. I agree with Brother Beardon. American ships for American seamen. . I probably would not be writ­ ing this letter except that Mur­ phy asked Brother Beardon, "Weren't your ancestors aliens, or were they redskins?" With no thanks to a lot of peo­ ple, there still are a few "red­ skins" left in their native land. LOST LAND Yes, my ancestors are both "redskin" and Scotch ready to battle for their rights in their That activity taking place way up yonddr is aboard the native land. good ship SS Russell A. Alger, with -Bill McNally, Bosun, Our land was nearly all robbed directing the lofty operation. Picture was forwarded from from us, We should have at Liverpool, England, by M. W. Sword, Ship's Delegate, who least a few openings left on our said the Alger "is a darned good ship manned by a real crew." own ships now that our land is $ nearly all gone. Until the day is come that American seamen can go to alien -' countries and get the same con­ ditions and pay as they get here let's look out for our own jobs first. . How difficult it was for an American to get started to sea To the Editor: before the war! Why? Because SeveraT amusing situations that he had to compete for jobs with occurred aboard the SS Isaac fresh arrivals from the old world who had gotten their sea experi­ Singer come to mind and since they'll probably provide a few ence in foreign ships. So let's train our own seamen' laughs, I thought I'd pass them up from pioneer stock of Amer­ along: ica and—yes—"redskin." When the Singer was tied up As for being a good Union alongside the bauxite dock in man, I am of the good earth of America which has produced just Trinidad, a number of the crew The Alger's Steward got these lads "in the mood" for this as good members as has the old decided to go on the stern and picture during a well-deserved coffee-time. According to Ship's fish. As usual, someone will world. Delegate Sword, the vessel is due to arrive in the States soon. start a conversation. This time Another point, American fami­ lies are not in the habit of tak­ the subject was taxes and two ing 14-year old kids out of guys were particularly involved. school to send to sea. Letter TAX TALK put a notice in your personal To the Editor: writer Murphy wrote, "I am just column that Mrs. Pat Lewis and One was the Third Mate and a pup, having spent only 12 years Words cannot express the plea­ Bill Junior of 4258 So, Western the other was a Wiper, who I be­ of my 26 aj: sea." lieve was a Frenchman. The sure I get out of reading the Ave., Los Angeles, Calif., would REMARK GOT HIM Mate was insisting that all aliens SEAFARERS LOG, which comes like to hear from Ken Loring, we would appreciate it very But that remark got me: pay a one per cent tax. The to our home for my son, J. W. much. Wiper said no. Lewis Jr. He is on the Navajo "Weren't your ancestors alien, or Mrs. Pat Lewis "I pay like you," he said. The "Victory at this time. were they redskins?" (Ed. Note: We're taking care I wonder if this man realizes Mate said, "Like hell you do. I During his many sea voyages, of your request and hope that know what you pay in tax." there are thousands of Americans he brought some wonderful boys you're successful in finding who have the blood of freedom- So back and forth it went until for a short stay. We were quite Ken Loring.) the Wiper said: loving red men in their veins. worried during the war, as we J • have a few alien friends. "If you no like how much tax had heard that one of them~had TWO MEMBERS Brothers in the SIU-SUP, Nor- I pay on this ship, you can get been lost. Recently, however, my off!" vvegians, Swedes, Dutchmen and OPEN CAFE IN son has found out he is alive so on. They don't say, "Were 4. S. and well. NEW ORLEANS As we were nearing Trinidad, your ancestors aliens, or were We would like to hear from March 30, an AB on the 8-12 him, if possible. So if you would they redskins?" Two Seafarers have formed a ^A few good aliens are okay watch reported a light to the bridge at about 10:30 p.m. About partnership and opened a bar a^ long as they don't take jobs ten minutes later the OS relieved and grill in New Orleans, ac­ that - rightfully belong to the sons of pioneers of this land and the AB on the bow. cording to an announcement Just as he was getting set to the "redskins." they sent to the LOG. Send in the minutes of do a good job of it, the Third Jesse R. (Cherokee) Joy your ship's meeting to the Jack Hartley and James DamMate called him on the phone • (Ed. Note: It is quite pos­ and said: "Go tell the Mate we New York Hall. Only in that brino are operating the Tom Cat sible that Brother Joy inter­ spotted a light ahead." way can the membership act Cafe at 613 Iberville Street, in preted Brother Murphy's re­ The OS hung up the phone and on your recommendations, the Crescent City, and they say mark incorrectly.- We believe stayed where he was. No light and then the minutes can be they're going to give all patrons their money's worth amid pleas­ that what Brother Murphy in­ was to be seen at that time. printed in the LOG for the About ten minutes later, the ant surroundings. tended to highlight was the benefit of all other SIU Third Mate calls the OS again Brother Hartley and Dambrino ^ fact that in some measure we crews. and asks: "Did you tell the Mate invite Seafarers" in New Orleans are all "aliens" or "immi­ we spotted a light?" Hold those shipboard meet­ to give their new place a try. grants" in the United States To which the Ordinary replied. ings regularly, and send They sound pretty determined to those minutes in as soon as make the venture a success by exoctpi those who are descend­ No, didn't tell him. I haven't pleasing their customers. Sea­ , ants of the original Indian in­ seen any light." possible. That's the SIU way! (Name wUbheld) farers especially. habitants.) . Gobs Of Gags Aboard The •Isaac Singer Reader Seeks Ken Loring Send Those Minutes m Page TbSrleen nova) Palmer is the Saloon Messman; Jake (Father Time) Buckelew is the "Gold Braid" Pantry­ man. Meetings are held regularly, and for the first 24 days of this voyage there has not been- a major sqawk in any department. We are hoping for the continua­ tion of the situation for the en­ tire trip. That's the SIU wajr to keep things going. Bring those rust-buckets back into the port of payoff smooth and clean. Red (Peaceful Valley) CoUinS" (the Ship's Delegate who is do­ ing a fine job as same) has for­ warded a request to Alcoa asking that side wheels be attached to the SS Bauxite Flash. Red says she makes port so often that she is in the category of "Ferries— Staten Island Class." , "Canary" Walling has asserted that although he knows a lot about the flat-tops of the U. S. Navy, and has cooked some flat hot-cakes in his day in the mer­ chant marine, nothing is quite so flat as some of the jokes "Lige" Jones relates. SCALPED BY FIEND "Chicken" Howell, the hand­ some guy of the Stewards De­ partment, has stated emphatically, that he will pose for no more female camera fiends. The rea­ son: "Chicken" has curly hair. When his photo, taken by a fe­ male fiend, was forwarded to him he discovered that a defect in de­ veloping had made his seem bald. When this got around, some guy offered him a job in the mines, telling him he could use his head as a lantern. Don't worry, "Chicken," Jack Benny wears a toupee and gets away. A permitman came to me and said "I am a seaman, BrotherDelegate. I have been in this Union three years, and I want my book in the SIU." My answer "Don't all seamen want an SIU book?" During a debate, or father a buU session, on the poop deck, a discussion began on the meaning of the phrase "Brotherhood of the Sea." In my own humble way, I in­ formed the younger boys that it meant many things to thousands of seamen not only in the United States but all over the universe. In an unofficial poll, thousands • of merchant seamen were asked» the following question: If you could join a maritime union, which one would you join? RIGHT ANSWER The SIU, was the answer given by 76 percent. Most of them ex­ plained their stand this way. The : SIU is a union run by its mem- ; bers. It gives its members the right to say who shall be an official, and it gives them the right of free speech. It does not dictate any political policy to its membership. But each man has the protection of an organization that will go all out to guard its members should anyone try to cheat them out of what they rightfully have coming. Showing the above proof to some of our younger members gave me a heartfelt feeling, the kind of feeling that makes any SIU man say, "Thank God we have the Seafarers International Union for the protection of mer­ chant seamen." So Tong for the present and smooth sailing for all. James PrestiMied: �Page Fourteen Wt'- THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, June 4, 1948 SlU Brief Asks Full OS Representation (Continued from Page I) which extended the period to are very seldom bought and sold would probably vary between economic action. It could not ' tive bargaining in this case January 30, 1948. with such frequency as ships are the two plants. speak with authority for its shall consist of the unlicensed In the meantime, the Com­ bought and sold. However, all of these vessels members, who are employed • personnel, including deck, en pany had disposed of some of its In, a recent case decided by work under the same conditions aboard the vessels. gine and stewards, except for original vessels and had ac­ this Board, to wit, the Isthmian and employees on one ship do As a practical matter, the mere . pursers, radio operators anc quired new one^. The vote was proceeding (2 R6030), after the the same type of work as emcertification of a imion as col­ • supervisory employees within conducted aboard the following order of election in which the'ployees on another. They all lective bargaining agent for a the meaning of the Board's ships: eligibility date was set, the Com- I more or less ply between the group of employees is of no SS Council Grove . r usual definition? pany either severed its connec- same ports, carry the same type effect where a union shop does SS French Creek Mr. Wolfe; Yes. tion with ve.ssels which it op-[of cargo and the rate of pay is not prei^ail. SS Logan's Fort Hearing Officer Reitman: Is erated for the War Shipping Ad- the same on all. There is no It will be necessary to vote the SS Abiqua ministration or acquired vessels question of varying conditions on ' that so stipulated, Mr. Wolfe? SS Cantigny under bare-boat charter or by one ship as compared with an­ ships a^ second time to deter­ Mr. Wolfe: Yes. mine the preference of the em­ SS Chiwawa purchase, many times the nvun- other. Hearing Officer Reitman: Mr, SS Paoli ber bought or sold by the Cities The certification as set forth ployees as to whether or not they Parness? The only vessel that was not Service Oil Company. The in the supplemental decision desire a union shop. It is im­ Mr. Parness: Yes. Hearing Officer Reitman: voted was the SS Lone Jack, Board held that only seamen dated May 24, 1948, restricts the possible to do this at the present time because, according to the The stipulation will be re- which at the time was in the who were actually employed on Union to the following vessels: Labor Management Act, a ma-, Pacific Ocean and the time of those vessels^ that were operated : ceived." SS Council Grove jority of the employees must its arrival in the United States by the Isthmian Company on the On or about October 20, 1947, SS French Creek express a preference for a union was not definite. eligibility date were permitted this Board issued an order that SS Logan's Fort shop. FIVE TO ONE to vote and those vessels which an election be held within thirty SS Abiqua As a result of the election, the were acquired after the eligibil­ days. The order did not specify SS Cantigny UNION SHOP NEXT the names of any vessels, but in­ Petitioner received approximately ity date, were not to be included. SS ChiwaWa How could this possibly be However, based on the votes cluded all unlicensed personnel 83.15% of the total-vote cast. SS Paoli done under the present certifica­ While the voting was taking which were cast on the vessels It does not include the SS Lone other than pursers and radio op­ tion? Would the voting be re­ erators. Upon the application of place, the Employer acquired the owned or operated by Isthmian Jack despite the fact that neither stricted to only those seven ships the Employer, the Board ex­ following vessels on the follow­ as of the eligibility date, the the Employer nor the Petitioner which voted or would the vote Union was designated as the Col­ has ever requested that the ship tended the voting period for ing dates: include all the personnel aboard SS Royal Oak—Nov. 26, 1947 lective Bargaining Agent for the be not included. sixty days, the period to expire all the ships? SS Government Camp—Dec^ entire fleet not withstanding the on January 20, 1948, but due to DECIDES NOTHING It is the writer's opinion that 12, 1947 contention of the Company that the fact that the SS French SS Fort Hoskins — Dec. 12, it was not a representative elec­ The certification above re­ if a union shop vote were to be Creek, one of the vesels owned ferred to is of no value either to ordered, it would have to include 1947 tion. by the Employer, might not be the employees or the employer. all the employees in the appro­ SS Salem Maritime—Jan. 9, in a Continental United States NOT PRACTICAL It does not decide anything. It priate unit. There is no question 1948 Port, within that time, upon his The situation is analogous to ^ is neither fish nor fowl and does that the Petitioner will request a SS Bent's Fort—Jan. 9, 1948 own initiative, the Regional Di­ an employer who has 500 shorenot give the employees of the Union Shop vote and it is only SS Bradford Island—Jan. 9, rector requested an additional side workers who voted for a company any representation fair and reasonable to permit all 1948 ten days to vote that vessel. certain union to represent them whatsoever. The writer is re- the employees to express their SS Winter Hill—Jan. 15, 1948 and thereafter more employees minded of a well known saying preference. While the writer is not an ex­ If a majority of the employees pert in the appraisal of vessels, were jiired. Would that invali­ of President Lincoln, "A house tie knows that the minimum date the election in its entii-ety divided against itself cannot prefer a union shop, the Peti­ tioner should be designated as price of tankers such as named or would the union as designated, stand." A union which only represents Collective Bargain Agent. Cer­ above are at least two million be the Collective Bargaining dollars each. The process of ac­ representative for only those em­ less than one-half of a company's tainly it does not jeopardize the quiring a tanker is a long drawn ployees who were employed as employees doing the same type position of either the employer (Continued from Page 3) out affair and is not consum­ of the eligibility date, or would of.work, cannot po.ssibly survive or the employees but/as a mat­ in a dirty bucket banging from it represent the entire unit? as collective bargaining agent of ter of fact, will inure to their a wire in the foc'sle, a fusty tin mated within one, two or even It is not practicable for the the employees of the company. benefit so that all parties con­ three months. . cup hanging alongside the bucket. The Employer knew full well union "to represent seven vessels^ It places the employees in a cerned will know where they DIFFERENT THEN only when tHe fleet at the pres­ hazardous position because an stand. This is what your living quar­ ^at the time of the direction of ent time comprises sixteen ships. employee might be assigned from WHEREFORE, your petitioner ters used to be. It's not a very election, that it was going to For all we know, the Employer one ship which was union to an­ respectfully requests that the acquire these additional vessels pretty picture, but many sea­ might dispose of ten ships to- other ship which was non-union. Supplemental Decision and Cer­ men don't seem to realize just and yet it permitted the election of Representatives moiTow. Would the Union have What would be his position then? tification to proceed until January 29, what conditions aboard ship -used dated May 24, 1948, be amended to file another petition for an It would allow the employer to 1948, one day before the voting to be. "play" those vessels which are to include all the unlicensed sea­ They seem to believe that the period .ended. Then on that date, election? This case is entirely different non-union against .those vessels going personnel as set forth in made a motion to set the election conditions today were always in than that of an employer who which are union, thereby creat­ the original petition for an elec­ aside or to amend the order of existence. But they weren't, and has one plant in the State of tion. ing chaos and disruption. election to include the eight ves­ it was your Union which fought Respectfully submitted, New York and subsequently ac­ It would be impossible as the for and obtained the conditions sels above mentioned, which or­ BENJAMIN B. STERLING, quires another plant in the State certification now stands for the der was subsequently denied by you find aboard nowadays. Attorney for Petitioner. of Texas because conditions Union to enforce its demands by We have a pretty good .situa­ this Board. tion today, so let's hold on to it. If the Employer hod wanted We have our Union to straighten the entire fleet to vote, it should out problems as they come up. have come in at the time that it It takes care of its end of the knew it was going to acquire job, pitching in and arguing with these ships rather than one day will get tired of paying lawyers The companies say that a man (Continued from Page 1) the owners for the whole mem­ before the election was over. The unemployment claims. on the beach is taking a "vaca­ Employer's actions definitely man declined to sign on again to fight bership's good. tion." Some vacation! You show a lack of good faith on its for the best i-eason in the world, But we can't count on it. CHILL PERFORMERS However, the companies and draw no pay and you keep But we have to back the Union part. he was sick. up to our very utmost. We must It is the writer's contention Any seaman who sticks by his the insurance people are ducking watching for a ship—after you've keep out of petty beefs. We must that the Employer is guilty of guns, in a proper claim for un­ the real issue, which is that a rested from the last voyage. avoid troublemakers. Above all laches in neglecting and refusing employment insurance stands a man who has been long months The trouble is that a landsman, we must do oui- jobs on the to notify the Board pi'ior to good chance to collect. at sea needs time ashore to get ^who once, took a cruise to Cuba ships far better than any unor­ January 29, 1948, of the addi­ or who has done some weekend In point of actual fact the rate his bearings. ganized stiffs ever could do them. tional ships that were to make of rejections is low at present. During the war, even the Gov­ sailboating on Long Island When you run into a per­ up part of its fleet. But it may grow, for it looks as ernment recognized this fact, and Sound, thinks that seafaring is CITES ISTHMIAN former, don't encourage him by if the companies have been given a couple of years ago the unem­ play. patting him on the back, making It is well known in the Mari­ a clear path to smash unemploy­ ployment insurance people He doesn't understand that at him believe he is a regular hell- time-industry, that ship owners ment insurance in their quest for seemed to. However, shipowners sea a man works seven days a raiser who doesn't have to give are always buying, chartering or rebates. have a lot of power. week for months at a time, and a damn. Those guys hurt each of selling vessels. For example, the RUBBER STAMP that his entire life during that us and the Union as a whole. Company shortly before the peti­ Some companies are rubber period is confined to the ship it­ Let's try chilling guys like tion was filed, either owned, op­ stamping their crew lists "Re­ self. He doesn't understand that that. When they find out they erated or chartered the follow­ fused Employment" and sending when he completes the contract have no audience, perhaps they'll ing vessels: what amount to form letters to Crewmembers of the SS agreed to in the articles, the man SS Hagood get tired of their act. State agencies, maintaining that Blu® Island Victory. Water­ needs a rest ashore; and that if When we have to let off steam SS Hadnot seamen refused to sign on a sec­ man, who have beeh notified he runs out of money he is as and let 'er rip, let's do it ashore. SS Koolmotor ond time and are not eligible for by their local unemployment entitled to unemployment pay as It will pay off in the long run. SS Kathio unemployment insurance. insurance officers that they is anybody else out of a job. For a change, let's say "Swell SS Oklahoma When a seaman is confronted could not collect benefits be­ You can be sure that the SIU trip, jpo beefs" when we tie up SS Steens Mountain with such a letter, he should de­ cause they had refused re­ is going to fight this unemploy- • at the payoff. SS Wahoo Swamp employment, are urged to get ment compensation beef through mand a hearing and demand that But if we have a legitimate SS Kansas the eompany produce the Mate in touch with those local .un­ until it is won. Meanwhile, if you beef we need never hesitate to in addition to the vessels now or whoever said he refused em­ employment officers again. keep your head and stand up for v take it up with the Union. If comprising its fleet. The company's error is- being your rights, you'll be doing your . ployment. it's a good beef, the Union will It is entirely different than a rectified. Perhaps the companies who part in getting the thing squared swing into action. shore side industry where plants are indulging in these practices away. The Old Days And The New Greedy Employers Snarl Idle Pay Blue Island Crew Sf'S&i.., �TAdnf. 4, 1848 Page Fifleea THE SEAFARERS LOG NOTICE NEW ORLEANS—The men listed be- | Robert Lee Moran, Kenneth £. Miller, lew have mail at the Hall here. It will Purdom A. Morris. Joseph W. Mc< be held through Jtme 15, after which Groden, Woodrow Wilson Mulkay, Macic date it will be sent to the Dead Letter Mizzele, Glen Micheal. Office. If your name is on the list and Wriliam Henry Mercer, Medrano, Joa«, you want your mail, write the New Joseph W. McGroder, Steve McCoy, was startled to hear gunfire out he bopght a spray gun out of his Orleans Agent. The address of the New William H. Marschall, Jr., Bob McGrew, on deck. The men rushed out own pocket just to save the Orleans Hall is 523 Bienville Street. Terrel McRaney, Mc. Coy, F. T. Maher. NEW YORK—Th^ day of the on deck expecting to repeL a company a few bucks. Lyman W. Ange. Charles Ankele, Daniel J. O'Regan, Sven Ostling, armed merchant vessel is not boarding party of privateers SECOND OFFENDER Phil N. Acree, Fred Ahrens. William J. past. Though the World War II only to find the gun-happy Mate It all added up to quite a tale Alleva. Blair Allison. Emmett L. Avery. Charles O Neill, E. T. O'Mara. Gerald T. Payne, P. J. Petro, Burton is history and most merchant firing at porpoises. H. Packard, Robert Prutzman, Noel F. the crew told us. And, as they Earl C. Addison. vessels use the gun turrets for, That was their introduction to related the sad state of affairs, Philip S. Brooks. R. .K. Breeden. roudfloot, Joseph H. rudhomme, Paul sun bathing and swimming pools, the Mate's antics. From then on a few memories came to mind of Richard Barron. Jewel Banks, Lance Petak. the crew of the Governor Kilby, until the end of the voyage this a gun-toting mate off the Noon- alley, Luther Borrego, E. L. Buffington, Robert E. Rooney. Jessie Rewrque. Richard Barr. Richard Powell Barron, Waterman, found that their ship week in New York, the Mate Dale Ramseyer, Dick Rogers, Frank W. Richard L. Blake Arvel Bearden. StantReitinger, Jose Luis Roca, William Raae, was the exception. played shooting gallery with his slaw Borek, Paul G. Brady. R. Rhody, Quintin Remand, Virgil Ken­ It was no move by the gov­ two rifles and two revolvers. John Byerley, David Bishop, Tobe neth Rumfelt, Ross Rhody, Georga ernment or the company, in­ FIRE ONE! Beams. Ira E. Bishop. J. E. Booth. Rosales, Virgil Rumfelt, Pete Radovich. stead it was the Mate who, at Every day he improved his aim Luther Borrego, N. R. (Smokey) Bon. Dale V. Ramseyer, Rea, Lloyd H.,, m Rufus J. Bruden. Pekka Bombin. his own expense, had- four guns by taking pot shots at everything John S. Rubery, G. D. Reagan, L. J, placed aboard. in sight including the crow's Fred K. Catham Jr., Alfred Cuada. Rynes. John J. Coney, Louis J. Camera. Arthur Defense of the ship against nest. Once, while a crewmember Joe Sprezell, J. P. Stapels, Donald Cairus. Christian A. Christensen. Harry any enemy ship still cruising was on lookout, he fired" at a Glenn W. Street, Harry SnelL siifiilt Cavanaugh, Charles D. Cummins. J. Stewart, F. E. Sanders, Clarence L. Smith, Jr., the seas unaware of the war's paint bucket on the bow sending Chapmon. Fred K. Calham. Woodrow Simkins, James H. H. Smith, end was not his aim, however. the lookout running for his life. Harry Coppock. Leland R. Carroll. Robert C. Sheppard, Shos V. Sharp, . His arsenal was put aboard "When the crew demanded an Sims Charrier. James L.* Conner, Robert Joseph Sprengel, James P. Staples. **' >•; solely for "sport." explanation, he claimed he was Caiter,. Christian Cristensen, Rogelio Paul J. Serrior, E. C. Shaffer, Keith Cruz. That is, if you can call in­ shooting out in the water. The Shepard, M. O. Slayer, G. Madureira. discriminate firing at deck crew then wanted to know how D. R. Dedenpeck. Harold G. Darnell. Vincent J. Keller, D. T. Smith, Carf Bartlett Demoss. Darnell, Paul Milton, Scott, Gustav Swenson. equipment and porposies sport. in hell there were so many spent L. M. Deckelman, Delbert H. Dean, Some of the slugs picked The Kilby had sailed from slugs around the deck. For the E. A. Stanton, J. W. Snackeuzia, Louis M. Dckelmann, Woody Dickens, off the deck of the Governor Mobile for the Far East with record they gathered up a few. Snodgrass, Lee, Woodrow L. Simkins, Louis Dickelman. Peorb G. Sanchez, Jack Shafsenberger, • everything fine. All hands knew By the end of the voyage the Kilby. Thomas J. Dallas, Bartlett C. De Eugene A. Stanton, Salvatore Scuden. their duties and were bedding deck equipment of the Kilby Moss, Krlstoffer Daac, Harry E. Dorer, Dwight Thomason, Robert R. Thomp­ down for a most' comfortable was so pock-marked that the day a while back, who had quit Georges Djian, Louis M. Deckleman. son, Ralph B. Toombs, Robert Thomp* trip, oblivious of the would-be wind played tunes through the because the crew refused to sdil Allen Ewing, Isaac R. Fletcher, W. C. son, John Tailla, Carmell Thompson, rBuffalo Bill aboard. holes. with him and his firearms. Epster, Robert N .Fisher, John B. John Urban. That didn't last long. Out at As if suddenly realizing that A few words to the Mate and Fondren, Delmar Fussell, Clayton Frost Pablo Bazguez, Robert G. Verbeek, • sea a couple of days, the crew the company would not appre­ the story came out: The Jesse Jr., Jules Foin, J. Falasca, John Fug Robert H. Verbeek, Kold Vesbergaard, ciate his handiwork, he bent his James of the Noonday and the lestad, Donald T. Fisher, Chick Fisher Ted Vegh. Andrew Wlodarczyh, Jim A. White, efforts toward making a name Governor Kilby were one and Bill M. Grissom, Albert W. Gatewood Orien Wheeler. Len Wise, Fred Walker, ' Matthew Gichenko, G. B. Gillispie, San with the company by cutting the same person. tos P. Garcia, Charles Greenwood. Bob Harry A. Wisz, Willie F. Walker. comers on overtime. With that bit of information, Guthrie, F. N. Gibson, Peter Gavillo Philip Eugene Williams, Lawrence R. White, William W. Worthington, Mar­ On several occasions he called coupled with his performance on Charles Gaskins. tin Wefald Edward A. Wicak. BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. out only two men to shift the the Kilby, we got in touch with Richard Giffen, Steve Cuidish. H. L William Rentz, Agent Calvert 4530 Richard Kenneth Williams, Buford ship, a job requiring the entire the company and gave them the Goldberg, Al Grant, Albert M. Gilbert Watson, Raymond F. Wilma, Williana BOSTON 276 State St. watch on deck. During one of the P. A. Grant, Richard Ciercgie, M. E Wharton. story. 'Walter Siekmann, Agent Bowdoin 4455 shifts he had the Bosun and Result: the Mate has decided Guoss, Louis Catlin, Bobby B. Cathue, Nicholas Yacishyn, Bob Yarn Joseph CALVESTON 30B'/j_23rd St. Chas. Gann, Richard Fierczic. J. Younts. Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 Deck Maintenance heave the gar­ to pack his bag and depart from W. J. Hammons, Donald Haltz, Niel MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. bage over the side and then dis­ the Kilby. His guns will go too, C. M. Hansen, Niels C. M. Hensen •Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 puted their claim for overtime. by request of the crew. Glenn Harper, Charles E. Hughs, Freddy Dunning the deckmen was not Incidentally the overtime he M. Holden, Bob Hutton, John Louis NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113r enough for him. He tried to tell had tried to chisel" was settled Harrison, E. C. Huser. Men who were on the SS Blue NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. the Engineers what to do and at "the payoff in favor of the J. M. Hilton, Lonnie V. Hargesheime, Island Victory for voyage BBC-1 (loe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 even cut the Steward's requisi­ crewmembers. Thomas Ray Hyae, Walle Joseph Ham can collect two weeks' linm NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. tions when ordering the stores. mons. Jack Hant, Richard Haney, R.. E. Gonzales Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 money by writing to or appear­ Gerald W. Hargis, B. G. Hann, John C. In one port, so swore the crew. C. E. Gibbs Hansell. Forest E. Herlong, E. S. Hig- ing at the "Waterman Steamship PHILADELPHIA. . .614-16 No. 13th St. don. Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 Corporation office, 19 Rector SAN FRANCISCO 105 Market St. L. S. Johns, Donald L. Jamison, Grant Street, New York 6, N." Y. Men Steve Cardullo, Agent Douglas 2-5475 Johnson, Victor J. Jafforion, Val Jacobs, eligible for vacation money can James E. Johnson. SAN JUAN, P.R 252 Ponce de Leon obtain it by writing to Waterman Sal Colls, Agent San Juan 2-5996 VINCENT MURRAY EUGENIUSZ URBIANIAK WillUm H. Keller. J. M. Kinloch, G. Steamship Corporation, Mobile, SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. Get in touch with George H. Get in touch with Freddie C. Kave, Robert Kein, John Kavonian, Alabama. Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 Lamb, Queens County Court Stewart, Stewards Patrolman in J. Kleiner. Kane, George E.. Delbert Kennedy, Jim Keil. TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. 4 4 4 House, Long Island City, N. Y. New York. This is important. Claude Simmons, Agent Phone M-1323 Ronald Lewellin. Mathew J. Love, FRANK Y. FREDERICKSON 4* 4* 4" HEADQUARTERS. . 51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. 4 4 4 George Richard Linford Ro.bert LamiEARL F. SPEAR HAnover 2-2784 nack, William W. Lamb, Jack Limison, Matbiasen Tanker Industries, JACK D. BURT Contact Sol L. Warren, New SECRETARY-TREASURER John Laills. Inc., has a vacation check ready Get in touch with : Louis TaPaul Hall York State Education Depart­ 'Dave Movelli, J. Muehleck, Jack Mc­ for you. Get in touch with the . DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION ment, 111 Broadway, New York bares. Seafarers International Carthy, Walter Marcus, James L. Mac- Matbiasen home office, Widener • Union, 51 Beaver Street, New shane, 1. W. MacKenzie, Arthur E. Lindsay Williams 6, N. Y. York 4, N. Y. Moulton, T.errel McRaney, Glenn Mc- Building, Chestnut Street, Phila-, ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS 4" 4" 4" delphia, Pennsylvania. Carter, O. J. Morgan. Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler 4 4 4 JOSEF BOCZOR Joseph Volpian The Firing Line iiliiiiMilMi SlU HULLS SIU, A&G District MONEY DUE PERSONALS EDWARD J.. HOOPER Get in touch with Mrs. Shirley Wessel, 25 South Street, New Get in touch with your wife York 4, N. Y. at 3240 Scott Street, San Fran­ HONOLULU 16 Merchant St The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ cisco, California. 4 4 4 . Phone 5-8777 farers International Union is available to all members who wish HARRY TOAL PORTLAND Ill W. Burnside St 4 4 4 to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjosrment of Beacon 4336 Contact C. F. Mayer, 210 Pearl CHARLES q. SMITH RICHMOND, Calif. 257 Bth St. Street Building, Buffalo 2, N. Y. their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have ^ Phone 2599 Your aunt,. Mrs. Billie Odom, the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every 4 4 4* SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. P.O. Box 107, keyes. California, SIU branch for this purpose. ANDERS THERICK Douglas 25475 wants you to write her. However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU SEATTLE .ae Seneca St. Your sister, Mrs. Irene Hansen, hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used ,to request the LOG, Main 0290 wishes to hear from you. Her WULMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 address: 1513 Seventh. Street, Terminal 4-3131 Beaver Street, New York 4 ,N. Y. Minneapohs, Minn. 4 4 4 Gt. Lakes District PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION The men listed here have ED (Gzindstone) JOHNSON BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. packages in theNew Orleans Your old shipmate, John R. To the Editor: Cleveland 7391 Hall. Unless these packages are Tilley, wants you to write him. CHICAGO, III. 3261 East 82nd St. 1 would like the SEAFARERS LOG msUed to Phone: Essex 2410 You can reach him at 13 East either called or sent for before CLEVELAND 2602 Carroll St Lafayette Street, Baltimore 2, June 15, 1948, they will be re­ address below: Main 0147 ^ Maryland. turned to senders: DETROIT 1038 Third St. M. A. Campbell, Paul J. Senior, 4 4 4 Name Cadillac 6857 W. F. Randall, W. W. Coleman, KEN LORING DULUTH .:...631 W. Michigan St. Melrose 4110 Get in touch with Mrs. Pat William H. Cao, Jimmy-Lauer, Street Address TOLEDO .615 Summit St. Lewis, 4256 So. Western Ave., Arthur Cairns, W. F. Randall, H. Garheld 2112 LiOs Angeles 37, Calif. She and P. Nielsen, F. R. Elliot, Charles State 3ill Jr. are very anxious to hear Greenwood, 6. D. Cummins, J. City Canadian District from you. W. Hornn (2), A. T. Nordahl, Signed MONTREAL 1227 Philips Square Walter Marcus, Donald C. YeoVICTORIA. B.C 602 Boughton St. LAWREN& GORDON nian, J. M. , Martinez, W. W. • Empire 4531 Book No. Your mother is very anxious Bunker, Joseph P. Walsh, VANCOUVER, j 865 Hamilton St. Fletcher Mitchell. Paciac 7824 to hear from you. " SUP Notice To All SIU Members AnENTION % . .'v. iL. �Posed on the deck of the SS Midway Hills, Los Angeles Tankers, these' members of the crew have their picture taken. Left to right. Brother Kelly, "The Mascot," and Brother Fisher. "The Mascot" was not identified. Ivi^- Carrying the stuff that made Milwaukee famous. Seafarer Johnny Russo makes his way back to the ship after a shopping trip. The pictures on this page were taken on a trip to the Far East, and were sent in by Brother Frank W. Arndt, a crewmember. Above is a rare shot, showing the Bosun of the Midway Hills actually at work. Bosun Knowles is on the left and Deck Maintenance Hursey on the right. We call this a rare shot because the notes accompanying the pictures said exactly that. f''l t.. IM" • 'I? Glamorous Port Said was one port of call for the SS Midway Hills. Some members of the crew called it "Port Of Thieves," but others had a good time and were careful, so they didn't have too many complaints. From the pictures on this page it is obvious that the sun never sets on the members of the Seafarers International Union. SIU men roam all over the world, and some of them take pictures, but they are too bashful to send them into the LOG for publication. TJhe LOG is proud to print the work of Seafarers, and the Editor will return pictures after they are used. Remember to identify the pictures when mailing them to the LOG office. IS' II IS;;' jV:- Above is the good ship, the SS Midway Hills. This snapshot was taken in Guam. From here, the tanker set sail across the Pacific for the shores of the good old United States. At the upper right is a picture of the entrance to the Persian Gulf, and at the right is a shot of a fishing smack in the Yokohama harbor. Note that came with this pictui;e said that the fishing boat was unorganized, and that the men were willing to. bet that the crewmembers were not enjoying the food and conditions that prevailed on the Midway Hills. The pictures on this page are typical of the fine photography work done by members of the Seafarers International Union. The LOG is the membership's paper, and welcomes pictures and articles from the membership. Whether it's a story of an interesting incident in a foreign port, or pictures of a good trip, send them in to the LOG office, and then watch to see your work published. . j'„-, � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource June 4, 1948 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. X, No. 23 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SIU BRIEF ASKS FULL CS REPRESATATION GREEDY EMPOLYERS SNARL IN EMPLLOYMENT PAYMENTS THE OLD DAYS-AND THE NEW VIOLENCE AND TERRORISM AGAINST THE DI GIORGIO STRIKERS DI GIORGIO STRIKES FACE GUNS, EVICTION CONVEVYOR BREAKDOWN HITS MOBILE; SHORESIDE CONTRACT SOON READY SHIPPINGG IN NEW YORK MAINTAINS GOOD PACE THE SIU CONTRCTED COMPANIES:P&O PORT BALTIMORE SEES NO BREAK IN SIGHT FIR ITS SLOW SHIPPING PHILEDELPHIA SPURTS,THEN FALLS NEW PHILLY HALL CENTER OF SIU ACTIVITY LEACOCK CREWMEN BACK DEFENSE FUND PLAN TO AID BROTHERS IN NEED SIU BRIEF ASKS FULL CS RESPRESENTATION THE OLD DAYS AND THE NEW GREEDY EMPLOYERS SNARL IDLE PAY Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 06/04/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/9552395a6449a10361d9b36b24574b18.PDF f1620cb137684c945165ad1289ba8060 PDF Text Text Irllll Official Organ of the Atlantic and Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of North America VOL. X Commies' Little Helper One of the ii:eatest assists the communist party in the United States has gotten since the end of the war was given it last week by New York Special Sessions Justice Frederick L. Hackenburg. In sentencing an SIU member who was hauled out of an automobile by the New York police, while he was delivering food to the Wall Street strikers of the United Financial Employes, AFL, Justice Hackenburg said: "I am shocked to the depth of my soul when I realize that this compulsion (for the SIU to assist the UFE In its strike) was dictated by a, foreign government which under the guise of ideology tries to start trouble so that they can publish in Moscow 'Riots In Wall Street'." An irresponsible statement of this nature, coming from a ^an so highly placed as Justice Hackenburg, does more to help the CP than a million pieces of communist propaganda. It confuses, in the public mind, the commu­ nists with the anti-communists, an,d allows the partyliners to masquerade as honest trade unionists. It is the duty of public officials to at least read the newspapers. If the Justice had only done that much, he wguld have easily found out that the UFE, and the SIU-SUP, the unions which supported the financial workers, were not and are not influenced by the orders from Moscow. On the contrary. The Seafarers International Union has.a long and honorable history of constant battle against the totalitarianism represented by the communist party. . During the war, when men like Justice Hackenburg were blind to the menace of the comrnunists, the Sea­ farers International Union continued to point out that the red-howlers were a threat to democracy, aiW were merely lying low because of the aid given by this country to Russia. Now it is a matter of record that this Union was correct, and that the men who mistakenly gave aid and (C^tinued oh Page 3) Coast Guard Stopped In Try To Establish Hearing Units WASHINGTON — The "neversay-die" boys in the Coast Guard were handed another setback this week when their attempt to reestablish wartime Hearing Units was killed by the House Judiciary Committee. In the eyent that the CG brass-hats still entertain the idea; of regimenting merchant seamen by means of "kangaroo courts," they will have to wait until the. next session of Congress to introduce a new bill. , j Main opposition to granting the Coast Guard the authority it en­ joyed during: the war—to act as judge, prosecutor and jury for men charged with violations nboard ship—^was voiced by the Seafarers International Union. In a brief filed a few months ago the Union pointed out thafc the courts should have jurisdic- tion in the cases of merchant seamen just as the courts have jurisdiction in the cases of shore^ side., workers. J Throughout the war the CG No. 24 NEW YORK, N. Y„ FRIDAY. JUNE II. 1948 Union Hiring Hali Must Be Included in New Pact: Seafarers To Operators NEW YORK—^With the princqile in mind that the retention of the Hiring Hall is the mast important issue at stake, the Negotiating Commit­ tee of the Seafarers International Union, Atlantic and Gulf District, this week started meeting with a committee representing the Atlantic and Gulf Ship Operators Association. At the preliminary discussion, which took place on Wednesday, June 9, the Union's representatives made it clear that no other issue could be settled until it was understood by the operators that the Hiring Hall would not be tampered with. SIU POSITION In words which leave noth­ ing to the imagination, the Negotiating Committee of the Union, currently meet'ng with the representatives of the Atlantic and Gulf Ship Operators Association, has made it plain thtd nothing less than the Union Hiring Hall will be acceptable in the new contract, which is under discussion. In the first meeting, the Comm'ttee informed the Shipowners' committee: "Although the Union has advanced various contract proposals on wag#s and con­ ditions. we make clear to you our intention of agreeing to nothing until the Hiring - Hall issue is completely settled first of alL We can­ not and will not accept any employment clause in our contract which does not pro­ vide for all unlicensed mem­ bers of all SIU contract ves­ sels to be hired through the offices of the Union, without exception. Our position on this matter is unequivocal." Hearing Units abused their tern-' porary powers, and went so far as to encourage charges and counter-charges among ships' crews. Seamen who were found guilty by the "kangaroo courts" were -^rced to give up their papers and as a consequence could not ship until the papers were returned. For the first time in many In one instance, aboard the SS Helen, the Coast Guard at­ years, Florida's Attorney General tempted to force the men to sail Tom Watson is going to. have to the ship although it Was dahgerous- to do so. When the men look for a job. Defeated in the refused, their papers were sus­ race for Governor, where he ran a poor fifth in a field of nine, pended. Watson jumped into the Supreme A long-time dream of .jthe Court battle and was defeated Coast Guard is that it should by incumbent T. Il-ank Hobson. have control over merchant sea­ It is significant that in both men. During the war only the races Watson ilost his home coun­ SIU was able to limit CG regir ty, which includes the indus­ mentation, and with the end of trial city of Tampa, and he only the war, the Union was first to ran ahead in the rural counties, demand that the Coast Guard re­ turn to its honorable job of where the voting was light. patrolling the seaways and leave Fuller Warren, the successful policing merchant seamen to the candidate for Governor, ran on a liberal program which included duly constituted authorities. The Committee informed the* ^ ' shipowners' committee that: "Although the Union has ad­ vanced various contract pro­ posals on wages and conditions, we make clear to you our in­ tention of agreeing to nothing until the Hiring Hall issue is completely settled first of all. We cannot and will not accept any WASHINGTON — The House employment clause in our con­ Judiciary Committee this week tract which does not provide for delivered a slap in the face to all unlicensed members 61 all the many aliens who sailed On SIU contract vessels to be hired American flag ships during the through the offices of the Union, past war by killing a bill which without exception. Our position would have granted them citi­ on this matter is unequivocal." zenship. The bill, which was in­ Also high on the Union's de­ troduced by Representative Celmands are substantial wage in­ ler of New York, will therefore creases for all ratings and agree­ not be voted on by this session ment on the principle of estab­ of Congress. lishing a , welfare fund. Minor , The proposed Celler legislation demands include clarification of would have given citizenship to certain working rules and ad­ aliens who served aboard the justments of other issues. nation's ships for three years The contract now in force ex­ during the war, and would have pires on July 31, 1948. Meetings been in line with the many pro­ commencing at this time, on the mises made to these men while initiative of the Union, are de­ the war was at its height. signed to allow, both sides to From the first, the SIU has settle all questions before the been in the forefront of the expiration date approaches. fight to recognize the sacrifices The Negotiating Committee left made by alien seamen as they no doubts in the minds of the fought side by side with Ameri(Continued on Page 3) (Continued on Page 3) House Group Kills Alien Seamen Bill Florida Labor Vote Beats Watson repeal of the Watson "Open Shop" Law. The main feature of the cam­ paign against Watson was the terrific decrease in wages in the State of Florida since the enact­ ment of Watson's pet law. In every speech, and in every other way, Watson's opponents pointed out that in states adjoining Flori­ da wage rates were still at a fairly high level, but that in Flox'ida take-home pay had been slashed almost in half. That was all that was needed, and as a result the man who had fed at the public trough for many years was retired to private life. In the industrial areas^ espe- J cially in Tampa, Watson was opposed by a coalition of AFL and CIO unions. Hobson's main strength came from the large towns, s where organized labor was able to put on a sustained campaign against Florida's num­ ber one union-buster. -The election of Hobson was a reversal of form. In the first balloting, held on May 25, he polled only 141,888 votes to 226,498 for Watson. This trend was sharply checked by the work of the trade imions, and in the run­ off election, held on June 3, Hob­ son won over Watson by approx-imately 35,000 votes. �•4K-;- - • .M.- Page Two THE SE'4^ A RERS ,L O G '3^11PP- r" V •';v '- Friday, June 11, 1948 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 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 Time To Act It's about high time the Congress of the United States knuckled down to a little piece of legislation that has been hanging fire longer than a sense of decency should permit. This' item of legislation, which has been gathering dust in the hopper for almost a year now, is known as H.R. 4163. It was introduced in the Lower"" House by Representative Weichel of Ohio, Chairman of the Mer­ chant Marine and Fisheries Committee, on July 11, 1947. I? :Tt was then referred to the Committee on Interstate and • Foreign Commerce—and it hasn't moved since. H.R. 4163 is of particular^ importance to the men who kept the sea-lanes moving with the materials that spelled the difference between victory and defeat for the Allied Nations in World War II, and who now are the backbone of America's important maritime operations. H.R. 4163 is also important to the conscience of a - nation which prides itself for recognizing the contribu­ tions of those who serve it well. There is no excuse for Congress' delay in enacting the law. There's nothing involved about it; the moral justification for its passage has long been established. The bill would simply "authorize medical and hos­ pital service" for any seaman "who has not changed his occupation" and who "by reason of age, unavailability of jobs or disability is not able to work." 'x Hospital Patients When entering the hospited notify the delegates by post' card, giving your names and the number of your ward. Mimeographed postcards can be obtained free at the Social Service desk. • Should this become law, the present strikingly in­ adequate and unfair 90-day limitation on the period in which a seafnan may apply for medical aid under Sec­ tion 2 of the Public Health Service Act would be elimi­ nated. The doors of the Marine Hospitals, closed to the Staten Island Hospital men whose war injuries periodically keep them on the You can contact your Hos­ beach longer than 90 days, and those with illnesses con­ pital driegate at the Staten. These are the Union Brolhers currently in the marine hospitals, Island Hospital at the follow­ tracted at sea but \y^hich do hot erupt until much later, as reported by thie Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging ing times: Would thus be opened without reservation. heavily on their hands. Do what you can to 'cheer them up by Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.!". What is holding up the passage of H.R. 4163 is a writing to them, (on 5th and 6th floors.) sheer mystery. It cannot be money. The billions upon Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. SAVANNAH HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL (on 3rd and 4th floors.) billions which the government is currently spending cer- • J. NEELY D. DE DUISEN Saturday •— 1:30 to 3:30 pan. itainly removes that consideration. W. REYNEN J. PACHECO (on 1st and 2hd floors.) P. FRANKMANIS J. CHAPFIN It can't be the lack of facilities. The Marine Hospi­ TROY THOMAS C. A,.VARRIN tals already exist and there are no indications that they J. J. FERGUSON S. HEIDUCKI C. MASON E. OLSEN G. R. ANDERSON are presently overtaxed. A.MANG G. FINKLEA JAT^. V. ROOMS R. F. BLACK P. LOPEZ • 4 Congress is proud of the fact that it is responsible 4A. LOOPER J. McNEELY for the laws which make this nation the--healthiest- and BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. C. GREEN i I A. JENSBY I the best provided-for medically in the world. So its fail­ M. J. LUCAS V. P. SALLINGS J. L. ROBERTS C. R. GRIMES ure to broaden the present service to seamen certainly THOMAS BRYANT T. ZEMBRZUSki GEORGE CARROLL can't be attributed to that august body's lack of public CHARLES E. BRADY F. NERING W. J. HOULIHAN THOMAS I. JOHNSON consciousness. N. MUTIN V'V. j; R- TUNNELL WILLIAM H. KUMKE E. T. BROWN C. KERRIGAN U Nor can Congress claim that the shortcomings of G. COBBLER H.. CHRISTENSEN D. A. HUTTO W. S. PERRY the present 90-day clause have not been properly exposed. PAUL R. SUHR B. BRAUNINGER EDDIE j. CURRON A. DUDDE The Seafarers International Union has continually con­ A. E. YOUNG . S; W." MARTIN M. F. MORRISON '' demned the inadequacy and. discriminating features of B. J. FREDERICKS J. M; FORD I R: RUPPERT T; R. BROCKLESBY this measure, and it has repeatedly urged that Congress J. W. TAYLOR B. KOSOW J. W. CURRAN JAMES G. JOUT remove them. R. PEPIN - '• • "• "rJ:? Tl' J. TASSIN JOHN W. ALTSTATT G. VECCHIO The SIU intensified its drive to procure a more ade­ WILLIAM T. ROSS W; M. COUSINS S. RIVERA ; 4. 4 4 quate program of medical treatment for seamen when CHARLES L. ATKINS I. B. GRIERSON MOBILE HOSPITAL W. H. RHONE the war left thousands maimed and more thousands suf­ C." FOWLER , J. B. MdGUFFIN A. FLATTE fering, from occupatiqnal_ illnesses in the course of "de­ M. W. SMITH C. B. VEKEN A: C. McALPIN E. GRAHAM livering the goods." THOR THORSEN D. W. MbDOWELL % % X C. H. JONES T. HENDRICKS NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL ' Congress now must bear its share of. the responsibility R. S., COWPERTHWAITE J; W. MACKIE R. BUNCH : for. "delivering the goodsi" It should . pass H.R. 4163— ARTHUR COBB E. LIPARRI r, • ^ R.. A, YEAGER EDWARD :M, DUMES^RE" J. •DENNIS, . , , Ren Now In The MmiM Hos^tak �•I - I Friday. June 11. 1948 T.H E SEAFARERS KEEPING UP THEIR STRENGTH -• •'-is. LOG .Page Three Seafarers Urged Te Donate Bleed Te Aid Men in Marine Hespitais By JOSEPH VOLPIAN . Special Services Representative made, it was believed that some Men who wish to donate blood hard-and-fast program, such as can go to any Marine Hospital. 100 pints a week for the Staten NEW YORK — Tn compliance Island Hospital, 40 pints for New In New York, they can visit the with the vote of the membership Orleans and so forth around the Staten Island Hospital between 9:00 A.M. and 2:30 P.M., and the at the Headquarters meeting in coast, could be set up. proper hours at other hospitals this port June 2, we have made We now find that no such plan can be found easily. a thorough investigation' of the would be practical, and our re­ When you go, make sure that proposal that Seafarers con­ commendation is that Seafarers they know you are there to give tribute regularly to the hard- get actively behind .,a voluntary blood and you will be given pressed bloodbanRs at the Marine plan . priority. The whole procedure. Hospitals. What we have dis­ There are several reasons why takes about two hours, since you Picketing the vast Di Giorgio Farm in California is quite covered is that any contributions no regular schedule of blood con­ must have a physical examina­ a job and it takes plenty of food to keep up the strength of Seafarers can make will save tributions would satisfy the vary­ tion, including a blood test, to ing needs of the hospitals. the strikers. Carloads of food have been donated to the lives. make sure that you are able to In other words, every healthy strikers, members of Local 218. National Farm Labor Union. give blood at all. But they do FOUR TYPES AFL. by many labor organizations and private individuals. Seafarer is urged to visit the Blood comes in four types, and nothing painful. Picture above shows one of the chow wagons, with a crowd nearest Marine Hospital as often those types are not inter-change­ When you leave, be sure that of pickets around, waiting for the hot food to be served. The as feasible to give a pint of blood able. You cannot give blood to you get - a letter certifying that strike is now in its ninth month, and even though the commie- to protect the lives of his fellow your best friend if he is type B you have given blood. Some day dominated CIO Farm Union has tried to disrupt, the Local seamen. and you are type A. A hospital that letter may get you a When this proposition was first might well become over-supplied priority when you need blood 218 people axe holding out steadily. with one- type and be tragically yourself. We're working on such a plan now. short of another. Moreover, blood is highly per­ ishable stuff. It keeps just two (Continued from Page 1) weeks and no longer, and in a slow, week an apparent overcomfort to the American communists were building a supply might go bad, leaving a Trojan Horse, which now threatens all of us. hospital short. This Union's activities in behalf of the embattled In this connection, an actual Stock Exchange employes were not dictated by a foreign blood bank should not be con­ fused with a supply of blood ^ A few weeks ago, Congress en­ power. plasma. Plasma, made from acted a law upping the value ol (Continued from Page 1) blood, is a highly inferior sub­ True, Mr. Hackenburg, what the SIU did was dic­ goods an American resident can can seamen. The Union's repre­ stance. It was useful during the bring through the U.S. Customs tated, but by a power which you may not be able to war when it was the only thing sentative in Washington, Matt­ duty free from JOO dollars to 400 understand. that could be made available at hew Dushane, has appeared in dollars. The men who make up the SeaTarers International battlefronts and remote military behalf of alien seamen before While this well may have been stations. But in more normal Congressional committees, and a desirable measure, there is no Union acted from a compulsion that came from deep times, it is used only in the the waivers granted wartime al­ reason for American merchant within them. They went to the aid of the UFE because direst emergencies when it may ien seamen can be credited in seamen to be excited. The reply of the spirit of trade union solidarity that has made the be better than nothing at all. " great part to the acti-vities of to numerous questions on how SIU a valued friend of honest trade unions and a hated the SIU. OLD TRADITION this affects merchant seamen is and feared enemy of the commie-dominated labor or­ CONGRESS REFUSES Contributing blood to the J:hat it does not affect them Since Congress refuses to act, Marine Hospitals is simple adher­ at all except in special circum- ganization!. ence to that old and respected then the safest thing for aliens , stances. As usual they are at Had the^'SIU been content to stand on the sidelines law of the sea: help those in dis­ to do is to take steps to qualify the bottom of the pile. for citizenship on their own in the fight against commie control of the waterfront, tress. The only occasion on which an This is the ^tradition of the sea hook. The first step in that direc­ then this nation's water borne transportation would be American seaman can bring in from time immemorial. It is tion is to obtain a visa. 400 dollars worth of goods duty completely in the hands of an unscrupulous faction which Once a visa has been obtained, also the tradition of the Sea­ free fs when he can show a clear really takes its orders from the Kremlin. and the man has five years of farers International Union. The and definite intention of leaving discharges from American ships, If Mr. Hackenburg's words had not been so widely contribution of a pint of blood the sea for good—unless he is a he is eligible for citizenship. broadcast, or his position not such as to give his views is just a new way helping those Men who are married passenger. to Am­ in distress. So, the new law is no different wide circulation, his ideas would be no more than laugh­ Right now, the Marine Hospi­ ericans can receive citizenship from the old one which allowed able. But many people have read the Justice's statement, -^4 tals are having a hard time get­ after only two years shipping. a merchant seaman 100 dollars and thereia lies the danger to free trade unions. The tests which have to be ting the blood to use for transfu­ worth of goods duty free—when passed are not difficult. Courses The communists do not have the courage to put sions in operations. Modern sur­ are available in the New York he was leaving the sea for good. geons save thousands of lives by Passengers .get the gravy. their ideas before-the public, for acceptance or rejection. using blood transfusions in a Public Schools, and various ag­ In the near future, legislation They mask their motives behind high sounding phrases, great many kinds of operations. encies thioughout the ^untry may be enacted by Congress ex­ and wait for an opportune time to, institute their ironThe practice is one of the great are glad to be of service to pros­ tending the customs privileges of new developments of surgical pective citizens. merchant seamen and airline per­ landed control. Poland, Hungary, and Czechoslovakia are science. sonnel^ observers say, but seamen jerfect examples, So is Russia, for that matter. WHAT BETTER had better not coimt on it.' What better way for the commies to prepare the Under the new law as it is In most operations, a single now being regulated, an Ameri­ groundwork than deliberately confusing the issues, so pint of blood suffices. In TB can resident may use hi§ 400- that the public does not know which groups believe in and cancer cases, as many as dollar exemption every six democracy and which in dictatorship? three pints are used. Bleeding jmonths. However, seamen can ulcers and many accident cases So the eminent jurist has had his say, and he has also require more than a single You can't expect to see; Sea­ use it only when leaving the sea and-Customs officers a're expected done his part to add to the confusion. He can rave and pint. As a consequence, the farers in action every time you to take a dim view of repeated rant about the red-menace all he wants to, but the com­ Marine Hospitals are large con­ go to the movies, but nowadays you stand a good chance of see­ "retirements." sumers of blood. ing a Seafarer's son. munists will consider him a valued friend as long as he However, the Customs authori­ What better service can any Richard Webb, now playing the ties point out that new customs does their dirty work of smearing the democratic unions Seafarer render other seamen lead in "Isn't It Romantic" with regulations are being written. and placing- them in the same category with those con­ than making a pint of his seafar­ glamorous Mary Hatcher, is the While nobody looks for any seri­ trolled by the communist party machine. ing blood available when needed? son of Seafarer J. R. Webb who ous changes, it may be in-the end joined the SIU in New Orleans in that seamen will not be allowed 1940. the full 400 dollars under any "Isn't It Romantic" a Para­ circumstances. mount production, is Webb's first starring vehicle, but he has ap­ peared in a string of top—flight pictures and you can count on Adding weight to the Union's available at the time the LOG seeing more of him. (Continued from Page 1) If you have a beef or a operators as to the importance of demands is the fact that a $10.00 went to press. A full report of He will be seen with Bing problem when you're on the the Union Hiring Hall. Backed Strike Assessment, to be used in the Negotiating Committee will Crosby in the picture "Connecti­ West Coast, contact SIU. up by a united membership, the event the operators do not be carried in next week's edition cut Yankee," which will be re­ A8EG District Hq„ 105 Mar­ which will fight for this prin­ agree to the Hiring Hall, was of the LOG. leased in the near future. His ket Street. The telephone ciple, the Committee is deter­ voted recently by the member­ Members of the Negotiating recent pictures include "OSS" in number is - DOuglas 2-5475. mined not to accept ai^thing less ship by a better than ten-to-one which he played with Alan Ladd Committee are Paul'Hall, Robert Drop in between ships, and than what has already been won majority. and Geraldine Fitzgerald; and through years of hardship and Another meeting was held- on Matthews, Lindsey Williams, Ray "The Big Clock" with Ray Milget acquainted. struggle. ' June 10, but details were .-not White, and Joe Algina. land and Elsa Lancaster. ... New Customs Law Only For Passongors Commies' Little Helper House Group Kills Alien Seumen Bill Seafarer's Sen Gets Leading Role In Hoiiywood Mevie On The Coast Union Hiring Hall Must Be Maintained In Next Agreement, SIU Tells Shipowners •• �I ' w.- ^ - '"1^ %.«• T H E S E AF A R E R^ L O a ^ Page Four F^ay,' Juna 11, l'#4# Sit added to the company fleet-— three new, sleek passenger ves­ sels, the Del Norte, Del -Mifr and Del Sud. Built specially. for'the Delta Line, the., new passengercargo.., vessels are 494 feet long and cruise at 18 knots. The ships are afr-conditioned throughouti. including crew's quarters. Hiich-ship has accom­ modations for 119 passengers and among the features is a' new' method of disposing of smoke and gases through a stack simi­ lar in appearance to a kingpost. The huge teardrop stack is only a front and contains offi­ cers' quarters and radio rooms. The- vessels are also equipped with radar and radio direction finders. The ships, the finest to ever operate on the South American run, are capable of making the trip from New Orleans to Rio. de Janeiro in fourteen days, and to Buenos Aires in nineteen > days. The company has arranged 47 day cruises for the vessels in an itinerary which calls for stops at Rio, Santos, Montevideo and Buenos Aires southbound, and . Santos and Rio northbound. While the company stresses trade to South America, "it alsU operates ships on Service No. 2 of Trade Route No. 14 be­ tween United States Gulf ports and the West Coast of Africa. The company operates three-C-l. / type vessels with 'sailings once a month. To better acquaint the SIU inembership with the ships they. sail' and the SIU con­ tracted companies behind them, a series of short articles on these companies and their ships is being run in the LOG. Some of the companies have long and interesting records in American maritime history —some of that history was made with SlU crews aboard the ships. Last year one of the top tunes on the nation's juke boxes was "There's An Awful Lot Of Coffee In Brazil." It took Tin Pari Alley and Frank Sinatra a long time to discover what the Mississippi Shipping Company has known for over a quarter of a century. They've been hauling the stuff out of Brazil in their ships since 1919, and are stjll going strong with no exhaustion of the popu­ The Del Mar. launched-in June, 1947, is one of the compan/'s three ultra-modem passen­ lar bean in sigfit. ger-cargo vessels. The teardrop stack is just for sho'W, ^e smoke actually passes out through In fact, Mississippi's Delta Line the two slim stacks directly behind. " ' . is referred to as "The Coffee Fleet." The company earned the name by pioneering in the trade the Mississippi Shipping Com- Business picked up steadily International Union, which had from the low of 1921 and in signed a contract with the com­ between the Gulf and Brazil at Pany in 1919the end of the First World War, The company adopted the 1931 the company entered the pany in 1938. to South Am­ The entrance • of the United «hd for years carried more coffee trade name Delta 'Line, which passenger field erica with the sailing of the States into the war saw the re­ than any other fleet in the is denoted on the company's world. house flag by a triangle, the Delnprte — forerunner of the moval of all Mississippi vessels present Del Norte—which had from the hands of the company, Prior to Mississippi's entrance Greek letter "Deltaic or "D." accommodations for 28 passen­ which operated them for the into the South American trade, The first sailing of a' Delta gers. War Shipping Administration. there was no regular steamship Line ship was the SS Bound During this period the company She was followed by the DelBrook, which carried about 4100 service from Gulf of Mexico ports to the East Coast of South tons of cargo to Rio de Janeiro sud, Delmundo, and DelvaUe, purchased .five C-2 cargo ships DUE TO GROW all vessels of the same type, and these, likewise, were ope­ and Santos. America. rated for the account of the War except that the last two had At present the company's fleet Occasionally a ship left the A short time later the com­ accommodations for 38 passen­ Shipping Administration until consists of 14 company-owned •"Gulf for Argentina carrsdng pany acquired the Lake Fongers. the summer of 1946, when they vessels and three chartered ships. tanet, a jmall coal burner with a cargo capacity of -about 3200 In 1940, the company further were turned over to. the com­ With the' ever-growing trade to increased its passenger ship ope­ pany for private operation. South America and the gradual tons. rations when it acquired the expiansion of New Orleans as a ; In the fall of 1920 the com­ HEAVY OPERATORS port to the south, Mississippi pany was assigned the Hog Is­ Delbrasil, Delorleans, and Deltaa lander Lorraine . Cross, the first rgentino. Each of these ships At the peak period during the operations will undoubtedly ex­ of many Hog Islanders allocated carried 63; passengers and 6500' war, Mississippi operated a to­ pand rather than lessen in this tal of fifty-six ships of all types, postwar preriod. to the line for operation on its tons of » cargo. ' losing but five to enemy action. The present company ships are trade route. SIU CONTRACT Three were sunk in the Carib­ Del Norte, Del Sud and Del' During this period of active trading with South America the Thus, as the war in Europe bean and two in the North At­ Mar, all C-3-P Cargo-Passenger company also operated ships to came closer to our shores, the lantic. A sixth ship, the Charles ships; Del Aires, Del Alba, Del Europe for the United States Mississippi Shipping Company's Henderson, was lost through an ^onte, Del Santos and Del Shipping Board. Ships sailed to fleet consisted of three C-3-P explosion at Bari, Italy on April Valle, all C-2s; and Del Campo, Glasgow, Belfast, Dublin, Copen­ passenger-freight vessels, four 9, 1945. The cause of the ex­ Del Mundo, Del Oro, Del Rio, hagen, Gothenburg and Baltic Hog Island freight-passmger plosion has never been deter­ Dei Sol and Del Viento, " all type vessels and three Hog Is­ mined. C-ls. The. three chartered ships — ports. . land freighters, by this time all The resumption of peacetime are the Brazil Victory, Cuba ATLANTIC RUN were contracted to the Seafarers operations saw something new Victory and Tulane Victory. In 1921, when the European service was realigned, the Mis­ sissippi Company was awarded The company's stack has two the French Atlantic * Antwerp green stripes around a yellow range. In this trade the com­ t>---..§tripe. colors taken from the pany operated under the name Off the Mississippi Valley Euro­ national flag of Brazil. The pean Line and continued this lop of the stack is black and operation until 1930, wheh the the boftom is buff. The com- Government put the • route up itV ~ pany's flag is green with a for sale. It was bought by Lykes yellow triangle, the symbol for Brothers Steamship Company. Like most companies; Missis­ "delta" or "D" in the Greek sippi had its ups and downs. alphabet. About the time of the depression period of 1921, Europe had re­ covered from the war sufficient­ lumber, agricultural machinery ly to reenter trading -\vith Latin and rosin, but there was nothing America^ Duo to this, exports which pretended to be a regu­ from the United States to Brazil lar service. and Argentina showed a consid­ Most of the trade between the erable slump. Gulf and South America was SUFFERED SLUMP conducted by European vessels making a triangular run from At one period, in 1921, south­ 1^ Europe to South America and bound freight was so scarce that dSfeW Orleans. there was an interval of over two months between sailings COMPANY FORMED from New Orleans to Brazil. In 1920, the company had Sensing a trend toward in.cfleased trade between our sou­ maintained three sailings a Mississippi's Del Sud, having compleled her 47 day cruise : to South-America, ha^ dis- ;. thern ports- and those along the month, and prior to the out­ charged her passengers and here is unloadirg her coffee .cargo in New Orleans, the company's East Coast of South America, break of World War II the com­ home port. The ships haye seven holds with a capacity of 457,700 cubic feet of gener^ cargo pany at times had four or five a group of New Orleans business space .and,..61,400 cubic, .feet ofrefrigerated .cargo space., tiily. men got together and formed I sailings monthly.. .• >, > ( r - . . �>»J "*• ^•^^^W^'''^WW£\^W:^-AF,AReXS L^Q Friday. JuAe >11, M48 Page Five V Sbowriown (hi ttnemployment Pay fw Seamen Is Due In JUahama ^ By CAL TANNER MOBILE — For years , we've battled the shipowners for every buck we got from them, and now they're making us fight for every dollar the State Unemployment Compensation Board gives out to seamen in unemployment benefits. • In this matter, however, we , sdon't intend to go on for years haggling over payments to sea­ men. We are appearing before the Boai^ every week in behalf of the membership here, but in the near future we expect the whole matter of unemployment benefits to go to the Supreme Court for a final and binding decision. In the meantime, we are bat­ tling it out on a local level. Last :week we were involved in 49 appeal cases, and succeeded in getting the companies to drop t|?v7ir charges in about six or -.s^^en of the cases. The rest will continue to go through the channels of the courts until .a final decision is rendered. The six or even men knocked off the list this week will start drawing their money immediately. crew's eager response was music to the ears of the organizers, so we expect to have something good to report on this by next week. ON THE SS DEEPWATER HAPPY HOLIDAY It's a l^tle late to call it spot news, but Memorial Day was weU celebrate^ here in the Hall. The doors were open for the regular holiday hours, and from all reports everyone bad a big time. We've been encouraging the membership to make suggestions for the improvement of, the Hall. While the response has been slight to date," we expect the ideas to start coming in soon. A.11 of them will be consider­ ed and put to the membership when time comes to make the improvements. We have a good sized rapair list taking shape, and we want to be sure we have everything listed when we give the "go ahead" signal. Seafarers Find Port Baltimore In Poor Shape By WILLIAM RENTZ BALTIMORE—The past week was one of the slowest this port has experienced in the memory ol most men on the beach. We handled but three payoffs and one sign-on. Shipping can't get much worse than this. This vessel, formerly the SS John H. Marion, was crewed by the Union, on the West Coast. It is the first of U.S. Water­ ways' Liberty tankers, and is already on the high seas- to Curacao. Weather Warm, Bat New York Shipping Cool As a result of the poor ship­ ping the Baltimore is groaning at the seams with men waiting for jobs. At last week's meeting we had almost 500 men. Our only hope is a sudden boom in shipping or a lot of calls from other ports for men. Neither of these, however, is an immediate prospect. The ships in for payoffs were the Oremore, Ore Line; Messmar, Calmer, and Yugoslavia Vic­ tory, Isthmian. The Yugoslavia Victory took on a new crew for our sign-on of the week. In transit we had a large num­ ber of ships in from the Gulf area. Most of them wore Alcoa scows. They hit the port on their way north but rarely needed re­ placements. all marine hospitals so men be­ ing admitted can notify the Un­ NEW YORK—Maybe the ope­ ion at once. COMPANY WILL APPEAL rators around here expect the These p^ostcards will make it If a man gets off the ship for waterfront to be tied up come easier for the Special* Services medical reasons, or if the ship June 15, and have diverted their Department to keep track of the is laying-up, we have no trouble ships to foreign ports. Anyway, members in the hospitals and see in collecting — but in all other the good shipping this port en­ that they receive their benefits. joyed for the -past weeks has Sometimes in the past, men piddled out to a trickle. Another loss will be Robin's have called the Hall to report 1 WAWT MV/ For the first time in quite "V^irginia City "Victory, which their presence in the hospital S / awhile We have plenty of rated came in and paid off this week. and the information has not been men waiting for jobs along with SKIPPER SKIPPED She was replaced by a company forwarded to the correct depart­ the usual number of unrated purchased vessel. ment. The postcard should" elim­ Of the three payoffs, that of men. Right now the feeling inate this. the Massmar was the only one among the membership seems DOWN TO AN ART to produce a beef. When" the , to be "Grab a ship—any kind."DIRECT WIRE We had several other payoffs time came "for the ship to payoffSome of those ships available Another means of making the Captain was nowhere, to be and sign ons. The Patrolmen in New York this week were the handled them all with dispatch. things easier for the member­ found. So, for three days the. Steel Worker, which paid off It's become an art, this matter of ship would be for crewmembers ship was tied up, the Captain clean; the John B. Waterman handling beefs, straightening out calling the Hall for a Patrolman finally returning to take care of, and Topa Topa, both of which books and seeing that everyone to . ask the operator who takes the payoff as his job requires. were easy task^ for the Patrolis happy at the payoff—and one your call for. "6th Floor Coun­ The crew then went ahead ,and m^. The Waterman had a few cases the company will make an the Patrolmen have mastered. ter." paid off. minor beefs and "the Topa Topa appeal and carry the matter to The call will then go right There is quite a bit of talk Incidentally, summer weather was right up to her reputation the courts. is here in the big city with the tc the Patrolmen and save the around the port over the possi­ of "being always a clean ship. caller telling his story half a bilities of the NMU hitting the It's becoming a real headache The Sea Trader, Mar Trade, result that the Patrolmen have switched to summer attire, short dozen times to everyone from bricks on June 15. Naturally, to the seamen deserving of un­ sleeves, panama hats and air- the bookkeeper to the doorman'. all the men are anxious to see employment pay, and- we'll be One last matter before closing the NMU retain the hiring haai conditioned shoes. Regular fash­ happy when the courts jnake a up shop for the week— I and rotary shipping. What hapion plates. ruling. Several of the lower On tankers, when overtime is pens to the NMU in a couple of court decisions have been in our Another , new feature around received for work after 5 P.M.{weeks may set the stage for us favor, so we stand a good j the New York Hall is the show­ and before "8 A.M., the overtime j when oui" contracts expire in chance of winning when we ap- R||t fiTdlll CflrSOCS ing of regular full-length movies, pear before the Supreme Court.' O complete with sound. The show should be divided equally with-^ July^ . i MONTREAL—This port is in out any squabbling. The crew| A lot of things can develop The slow shippihg in thisTfort , , , „„„„ , ,1 so bad a slump that utter econshould be able to get together, out of this. The government may at present makes us very anx,. , -n u ,.1, and rotate the watch without.'step in with injunctions, thanks ious to set a clear nict^e of disaster wiU be- the result 1 + u w uif things don't take a turn for having to call the Hall for as- to the Taft-Hartley Law. They unemployment benefits. We ship® u- • ^ • i ,4,. <1 ..I the better, shipping officials do­ sistance. puUed it on Lewis and the railped 98 bookmen and 35 permit-' ^ e, The Union fought long and roads so there is no sense in our men last week, but that kill;^ hard for after-homs overtime so thinking we arc exceptions. At left a large number of men' One trouble is that the MarUnion men should be able to' any rate, what happens in the waiting on the beach. shall Plan, which was supposed work out a matter like this next few weeks will be very in. „ „ , , , to stimulate things here as well The payoffs totalled four: WUd^gg the States, has not yet among themselves. Iteresting. Ranger and Hastings, Waterman; started. Another trouble is the Roamer and Runner, Alcoa. I . ^j^ortage of foreign Sign-ons were Wild Ranger and'gj^gj^ange, which means a shortWarrior, Waterman; and Roamdollars. er, Alcoa. These ships left for ' The waterfront i? quieter than starts every Saturday about Japan, Puerto Rico and the The membership of the Seafarers Internaiional Union has it has beep at any time since noon with a different picture Bauxite Trail rcspectiveljf. consistently reaffirmed its position that gear-grabbers can't be the depression year 1936. The weekly, plus a newsrcel. good'Union men. Any individual who stoops to pilfering gear Last week it was "South of other day, there were -only 31 PLENTY OF MEN such as coffee percolators, linens, etc.. which are placed aboard " « • ^ , vessels in port compared to 50 Tahiti" and the week before it SlU-contracted ships for the convenience of all hands, is, above Prospects for the next week the-same date in 1947. was "Jack London," with Mich­ all, guilty of a malicious disregard of his shipmates' welfare. look a wee dab better, with both j Normally, two of the big ship- ael O'Shea in the title role. of the big companies h^re-Alcoa companies here have 36 Crew conveniences on most SIU ships today are not there If you haven't anything to do ' and Waterman-scheduling sev-^^^^gg longshoremen working tliese summer Saturday after­ by accident. They are there because of the Union's successfullyeral payoffs and sign-ons. How-. gQ men to the gang, noons, come on down to the Hall fought struggles to bring greater benefits and comforts and to ever, we have a big shipping Last week, the'same two com-; and see a free show. provide decent conditions for the membership while out at sea. list and ^will be able to* handle panics had nobody working on These hard-won conveniences are for the benefit of ALL POSTCARDS READY anything that comes up. ,the , docks at all. HANDS. They ARE NOT, to be appropriated by any individual For the benefit of Seafarers We had a new tanker hit port The only thing that is inovfor his' own personal use. Violators of the membership's wel­ last week and the Organizers ing out of h^re is grain. If the entering the marine hospitals fare'vrill,be dealt with in accordance with.the firm stimd taken covered her with a blanket of grain rate drops the port will the Special Services Department repeatejdly by Seafarers .in all ports. is placing prepared postcards in organizational ./literature. 'The,be dead.^ By JOE ALGINA paid off with little difficulty as did the hibnroe. Bull Line. Even the Alcoa Cavalier paid off with no difficulty. That's not Unusual anymore. She has become one of the cleanest ships afloat, thanks to a conscientious crew. It's too bad we're scheduled to lose her in a few weeks. Slump Hits Montreal As Nothing Moves Gear-Grabbers Hurt Union �T BE SEAFARERS LOG Page Six fe-'- '. • " ' ''A:" FMdaty. June 11. 1948 Jva-;-. Philly Gets Pleasant Surprise: Shipping Is On The Rise Again ONLY A SHORT TRIP By LLOYD (Blackie) GARDNER gl-r-V. *• PHILADELPHIA — We are happy to report that shipping has been very good in this port for the past week, despite our gloomy prediction. Moreover, shipping , continues good as we write this, and we hope it's going to keep on that way. Everybody is happy when there are a few payoffs and a lot - of jobs on the board. That is everybody is happy but the poflr Dispatcher. Sometimes, lately, he has had to have ABs or Oilers or Firemen right away, and we have seen him set out on a dreary round of the neighborhot spots to plead "Won't you please take this job?" Too often the answer has been, "Go away, the beer is cold, it's the ninth inning and the score is tied three-to-three. Go away!" We imagine that he's been heard muttering in his sleep, "Two ABs, three FWTs, where are they?" business, and these days too much stress cannot be placed on the activities of our Organizers, including the volunteer rankand-file organizers. They're bringing those ships under the SIU banner. We also paid off the SS Maiden Creek, a Waterman C-2 in from a long run to the Far East. She was a pleasant surprise. We boarded her expecting most any­ thing since her Master was none other than — yes, you guessed right—Morgan Hiles. SMOOTHING OUT Well, we don't know what's come over him. Maybe he's get­ ting old, or getting religion. At any rate, it was a smooth payoff. What little disputed overtime we found we squared away very easily. There were some logs Despite ikp 'When the SS Southland was at sea a few days, returning from a'recent trip to Europe, four stowaways were found. One had hidden himself in the Smokestack. As soon as they were found, arrangements were made to transfer them to a vessel heading for Le Havre. These pictures were taken by Seafarer George Meaney. who was a workaway passenger on the Southland. Top picture shows the stowaways as they got into the lifeboat, and the bottom picture shows the lifeboat pulling away from the side. Within a short while the unfortunate stowaways were abdard a ship bound east for France and their short trip was drawing to a close. LONG DAY'S WORK We paid off the SS Alexandra, a Carras tanker that the organi­ zers brought into the Union f<Jd a few months ago. Paying her off and squaring her beefs proved to be quite a task, the Patrolman and the Agent being aboard her from nine a.m. until 10 p.m. on the crew, but the Shipping But it was worth it. New com­ Commissioner would not handle panies will become accustomed in time to the SIU way of doing them since they were against men who took days off without per­ mission from department heads. As we said, it was a pleasant surprise to pay off the Maiden Creek without trouble, after what we expected. The pride and joy of the Waterman brass is still not the best Skipper afloat from the viewpoint of seamen, BOSTON—The Eastern Steam­ but he is far from the riproaring, ship Company is suing the U.S. hell-raising bucko of old. Government for $5,000,000 plus OWN BEEF cost^ and interest in Federal We can't wind up this weekly Court here, charging that the I tale without airing a beef of our Maritime Commission failed to own. This is it: ' return its 18-year old liner, the We had a Meseck tug in here SS Acadia, in proper operating and couldn't get men to take all condition after the ship's release the jobs on her. Those who did go aboard worked a day and from war duty. quit. The Skipper told me the The Acadia was used as a hos­ i story was the same all along the pital ship during the war. Us- i coast, and that he had been held der the contracts by which the , up in nearly every port by men Maritime Commission at the be­ quitting. ginning of the war took over privately owned ships, the ves­ This is definitely • a bad situa­ sels were to be returned in pre­ tion, one that puts the SIU in a war condition. If they weren't, ' very poor position. Of course, e Government was supposed to there are some jobs better than put up the money to recondition thos^ on tugs, but the latter are I jobs that take up a lot of slack them. Eastern claims that the Acadia in a period of tough shipping. was forcibly returned to them So take them. A word to permitmen: One last year in no condition to be operated. Some shipping people way you can prove to everybody say that the root of the dispute !that you are a good potential is that ship standards are higher bookman is by taking some of now than before the Maritime these less desjrable jobs on orCommission took the ship over, 'ganized ships, and jobs on un­ thus changing the standards organized ships. which she must meet before go­ That's the way you permitmen ing back into service. can build up the SIU into an Regardless of the legal merits even better and bigger maritime of either view, the 6,185-ton Aca­ union than it is today. dia, which can accommodate 740 That's all for now, except to passengers, has been lying idle in say that the Philadelphia beer Hampton Roads. Meanwhile, the fact that the and the Philadelphia Athletics U.S. is desperately short of pas­ are still up there. Adios, amigos. senger tonnstge is in'the news­ (Ed. Note: Brother GardneiKs papers every day. What is more, three hundred jobs that Sea­ report must have been writ­ farers should be holding down ten . before the Cleveland Inon the Acadia are non-existent. I dians invaded Shibe Park.) Eastern Sues US for Damages To SS Atatlia !-• Paper Cargoes KeepDropping One American export that can be expected to drop off steadily despite the Marshall Plan is pa­ per, according to leaders in the paper industry. ' . The export market in paper, built" up during the war, haS; been getting smaller during the past year, and the continued re­ fusal of many countries to li­ cense dollar payments for paper will force the paper'export rate down still further, the spokes­ men believe. The Marshall Plan probably will result in restoring and strengthenirif^ the paper-making capacity of many European countries, and American export­ ers will not benefit from the Plan at all, although exporters in other fields will continue to benefit greatly. If other 'cargoes more than make up for paper, American seamen will not feel the loss. Barriers against American pa­ per are maintained these days by India, Australia and Argen­ tina among others. India along with China, South Africa, -the Middle East and the nations of South America have been the principal buyers of American paper cargoes. The Sea Is A Relentless Mistress ter is revealed; he'll risk his life ,up' to find that I'm broke. Then for yours, let you borrow his there is nothing left for me to Underneath its tawdry and clean shirt, or give you a buck do except catch another ship." expensive gayiety New York is to get your watch out of hock. ON THE BUM one of the loneliest spots on this I Out at sea, among men who earth. Amusements are, abund­ feel the same way, a fellow leads Sometimes, though, the lone­ liness ashore' gets the best of a ant—if you can afford them— ' a clean life. No one out .there man. He becomes a beachcomber but even the veneer of , pur­ to try to swindle you out of the —a derelict with no port of call.' little money you* do have—^no gin chased glamour wears thin when mills to lure you off the path— you are alone. none of that eippty loneliness Hundreds or even thousands you feel in port. of miles from home, the seaman For a seaman that is the only becomes the loneliest of all in life—hard work, good food, and this roaring metropolis; every­ nothing ekcept the wind and one is ip too much of a hurry, waves to betray him. rushing around on meaningless THE WAY IT GOES errands, to make friends with him. I ' A Swedish seaman -dilce paint­ The only people interested Jn ed a vivid picture to me of what a seaman are those who think happens when he hits the beach they may get a little of the mon­ after a long trip: ey in his pocket. While the "I come ashore thinking I am money lasts, the leaches are going to stay just a few days, Like the once proud ships he steadfast and true, constantly by to rest up from my trip, then sailed, he lies rotting at hia catch another ship. |berth, bumming nickels for beer or cheap alcohol. • "The firsL few days I go to. see movies until I can't sit any­ The object of people's scorn. more; I walk until I'm tired; I He wants no sympathy—just a little booze so that he may once 'read until my eyes water. mbre relive the days of his "Suddenly there is nothing youth when he was handsome, else for me to do except think strong; and shipping out to all —think about my home, family,' the strange ports on the seven 'friends whom I'll probably not seas. see in years. CALM HARBOR BRIGHT LIGHTS Eventually he finds a calm, "Qne day, strolling down the quiet harbor in some unmarked street, I happen to pass a bar. grave near the sea that he "^'al­ his side—^when he is broke, they" There are bright neon . lights, ways loved in his own strgnge exciting music from a juke box, way. / no longer recognize him. and maj'be a couple of girls. This then is the seaman: ip- ;, | PROTECTIVE COVERING 'Why not go in and have a dustrious and sober at sea, lone- • beer?' I ask myself. Landsmen sometimes consider ly and sometimes drunken » a seaman to be coarse and "I have one. It tastes good, so ashore. Condemn him, society, rough. The coarseness is really I have another. After the fourth i if you wish; but no pity, please, , camouflage for the loneliness he I say, 'What the hell, this is the for that is what happens to all feels; the roughness is protection life for me; how did I ever miss' who are betrothed to such .a against shysters. this place?'- Two weeks later, j jealous and unrelenting .-mistress •: after constant drinking, I wake, as—The Sea. , Aboard ship his true charac-, By JESSE A. MILLER F • . U �Friday^ JuiMT'lfc lWa ^ H E^S'E'A'F A-R Em S NORFOLK — Chairman Sleely While. 56; Recording Secretary Ben Rees, 95; Reading Clerk James Baker, 44348. M Jo Jme 1 PORT Minutes of all branches read and accepted. Norfolk financial report read and accepted as was the report of the SecretaryTreasurer. West Coast and Great Lakes minutes to be filed. Agent and Patrolman reported. Said shipping was tough and was ex­ pected to be tough through the immediate future. Many of the ' boys are broke in this port, and would be having a bad time if it were not for the SiU's little - stewpot. If luck holds, however, nobody will starve between now - and the time shipping picks up. Meanwhile, what sign-ons and payoffs there have been in this port have been accomplished - with minimum of difficulties. Several members took the deck ;?under Good and Welfare to dis- cuss matters of general interest. At this point, a minute af silence was observed for departed. Bro•.thers. One man obligated. There were 327 members present at the meeting. t 4 SAVANNAH—Chairman E. B. McAuley, 26081: Recording Sec­ retary S. Heinfling, 5366; Reading Clerk C. Starling, 6920. Is:: m Page Seren LO G REG. ENG. J /22_..a3 227 64 186 " 72 49 17,» 103 195 76 13 1,044 42 247 68 115 64 36 15 104 130 41 10 872 REG. STWDS. 40 227 47 84 31 35 13 ,101 133 41 7 759 TOTAL REG. SHIPPED DECK 124 701 179 385 167 120 45 308 458 158 30 2,675 9 189 85 207 84 13 14 70 220 51 15 957 SHIPPED SHIPPED TOTAL ENG. STWDS. SHIPPED 21 640 192 469 194 ^ 26 44 190 468 , 118 36 The first order of business was 2,398 , the obligating of the following men: R. Mursell, R. Scott, CNOTE: A&G men shipping on the West Coast are not included in this report. Copper, F. Boracz, J. Splunter, D. Garrigues, G- Skyllberg, R. PHILADELPHIA — Chairman C. S. Williams, 35; elected to Mitchell, F. Harris, O. Farrara, J. were 91 men present, all book­ Motions R. Gates. J!5128; Recording. Secre­ serve on committee. Agent Sim­ Waitt, J. C. Hanson. men. carried to accept minutes of all tary R. W. Pohle. 46826; Reading mons reported port as running 4. 4. t branch meetings except three smoothly and shipping much im­ Clerk W. Gardner, 42941. ports. Voted to nonconcur with GJ^VESTON — Chairman proved. SS Florida's return to Philadelpljia minutes read and that part of New York minutes Frenchy Michelet. 21184; Record­ accepted. Non-concurrence voted operations helped clear the beach concerning shipping; voted to-; ing Secretary Keith Alsop. 7311; with New York and Galveston of many men. nonconcur with that part of Reading Clerk Val James. 7603. minutes. All other branch min­ NEW ORLEANS^— Chairman Philadelphia minutes concerning utes accepted, as were minutes Galveston minutes and finan­ of all special meetings. Great Earl Sheppard. 203; Secreiary Baltimore minutes; voted to noncial report read and accepted. Lakes and SUP minutes to be Johnny Johnston, 53; Reading concur with that part of Savan­ nah minutes concerning the ship­ Secretary-Treasurer's report read posted. Agent's report read and Clerk Buck Slepheils. 76. ping of stewards. Motion carried and accepted. Quarterly Finance accepted. Motion by Bronson, Charges read against book- all ship's minutes go to the Editor Committee's report read and ac­ seconded by Karlunas, that men member. Man to face trial com­ of the SEAFARERS LOG. Agent cepted. Headquarters report to be allowed to ship in all ratings. mittee for investigation. Minutes reported the port as running the membership read and ac­ Moved by Pohle, seconded by of other branches read, accepted. smoothly. Dispatcher reported cepted. Minutes of other branches Healy, that motion be tabled. Agent Sheppard reported ship­ the theft of the Hall radio. New read and accepted. Great Lakes, • Savannah minutes read and ac­ West Coast and special minutes Secretary - Treasurer's financial ping as being very good and business: Motion carried that the cepted. Voted to read only new to be filed. Agent's,. Patrolman's report and report to the mem­ ships paying off in good shape. , business from other branches All and Dispatcher's' reports were ac­ bership read and accepted.- Dis­ Only beef in port being aboard patcher's and Patrolman's re­ the Del Oro, which sailed short branch minutes accepted except cepted. One man" obligated. Boston and New York in part. Voted that Cook should be al-r' ports read and accepted. Eight on stores. Reported the' death Voted non-concurrence with that lowed to sail as Steward' if he 'men obligated. One man or­ of Brother Charles G. Stevens, dered" before a trial committee. oldtimer around the gulf. Brother has had three years as. Third Minute of silence for departed Stevens fell from the mast of the Cook or as Second Cook and Brothers. There were 125 . mem­ Del Oro and was killed. Recom­ Baker, or one year as Chief bers present. mended that, committees be Agent get a new radio for the Cook. Minute of silence for de­ elected for the trying of men Hall. One mjnute of silence in 4. 3^ 4^ parted Brothers. Under Good SAN JUAN ~ Not enough found defacing new Hall, if such mernory of departed Brothers. and Welfare, extended discussion members on the beach for a occurs. Recommended that men 426 members present. of necessary qualifications for regular meeting. Committee promoted at sea during, an emer­ ft ft ft Steward's rating. There were elected to audit the books, bills gency step down at end of trip NEW YORK —Chairman John part of Boston minutes calling 101 members present. and receipts. Committee elected: for man holding rating. Brother Axabasz, 29836; Recording Secre­ for shipping only twice a <lay, ,4" 4" 4" George Litchfield, 44794; Juan C. Sheppard's report accepted. Trial tary Freddie Stewart, 4935; and with that part of New York Cordero, 44118; L. Calderon, committee reported on a num­ Reading Clerk Robert Matthews, -Chairman SAN FRANCISCOminutes calling for registration 2424; Robert Rivera, 25280; Juan ber of men desiring to come out 154. in only one job. Great Lakes A. S. Cardullo. 24599; Recording Sanchez, 30284; Juan Maldonado, of retirement. All approved. Un­ and SUP minutes to be posted Secretary Al Bernstein, 21065; All minutes of other branch 2765. Committee later reported der obligations, the following and filed Secretary-Treasurer's Clerk R. H. High, 24326. meetings -read and accepted ex­ men took the Union Oath: R. O. all in order and was dismissed report heard and accepted. Spears, R. M. Boyd, A. Patingo, cept for a motion to non-conSan Francisco minutes, ac­ with a vote of thanks. Agent's report heard and ac­ E. P. Vanney, A. A. McCon- cur with that part of Savannah 4> ft 4cepted. Agent said two ships cepted. Minutes of all branches MOBILE—Chairman J. Parker, athy, V, L, Byers, E. Painter, F. proceedings recommending a tenpaying off headed, for boneyard.' read and accepted. Reports of dollar fine for men failing to turn One out of next three will do [ West Coast Representative, Pa- 160; Secreiary C. L. Slringfellow, C. King and G. E. Rouse. Good in room keys to Delegate when and Welfare: Much discussion re­ same. After that, port hopw to, trolmen and %eretary-Treasurer Reading Clerk H. J. Fischer. garding taking care of the new leaving ship. A motion was of-r hold its own. Had to turn per­ read and accepted. Motion by Minutes of other branches read, Hall. Members ui-ged to make fered asking that future negotiat­ mits away from meeting for lack Roy Pierce, seconded by several, accepted and filed. Agent'.s re­ less talk in gin . mills and on ing committee try to procure New business: of adequate room. However, that any SlU, A&G—contracted port accepted. street cornei-s and more in the inner spring mattresses aboard new Hall has been found and ship paying off on the West Motion carried to instruct the Union Hall. One minute of si­ all SIU ships. Motion was with­ will be leased if membership ap- Coast should have an SIU, A&G agent to purchase 25 additional drawn when it was pointed out proves. Two men who stood by j District representative present at chairs so the entire membership lence for Brothers lost at sea. that negotiating committee al­ on SS Southstar can get disputed,the payoff, regardless of how far can be seated. Men obligated: 270 members present. ready has made this one of its ft ft ft jneals and lodging, plus a day's north or south the payoff port; Ray Murphy, M. V. Luther, M. objectives. A motion carried BOSTON — Chairman John J. pay, if they write South Atlantic and that SUP outports be asked Darawich, R. G. Long, E. C. urging that something be done Megan, 216; Recording Secretary company. The SS Willard that to inform the A&G San Francisco Pittman, I. F. McGowan, C. C. about procuring shore leave in_ Eugene Dakin, 180; Reading paid off gets vote of thanks from branch of prospective A&G pay- Rayford, B. L. Brannan, N. C. Ras Tanura, or that some re-, Clerk D. Sheehan. 22856. branch, it being a sweet payoff. ^ offs; ports of particular interest Bernard, W. F. Paschal, W. M. creational facilities be established Dispatcher's report accepted, being Wilmington, Portland and McNeil and W. H. Holliday. 155 Minutes of previous meetings at.the dock-heads so that crew­ Moved by Nicholson, seconded by Seattle. Motion by Abbey, sec- men present. Special meeting in other branches read and ac­ men will not be confined for Lawtoh, to ask yvhy Norfolk is onded by several, that Union called earlier for the purpose cepted. Election of committee to long periods of time while in pulling bookmen off ships after Delegates not hesitate to bring of getting the membership's hear excuses and report back to that area. Motion was adopted one round trip. Amended by j anybody, A&G or SUP, rank- views on rider being attached meeting. Acting Agent gave ver­ recommending that at some Lawton, with several seconds, to and-filer or official, up on to articles of ships going to Far bal i-eport. He discussed beef on future date a committee be say that any branch violating charges, if person, is trying to East and back to the Coast. Mo­ SS Yarmouth, which during the elected to study the possibilities shipping rules should be dis­ discredit Union or any part of it tion by E. A. Patterson that on time it was in drydock had no of a credit union. Under Good ciplined. Carried with amend; in. any way. Motion by Jpyner, all ships sailing to Far East and hot water or heat. Only the- and Welfare: Several matters of ment. Moved by" Frifcks, seconded seconded ^ by several, that differ- back to West Coast the rider, be Deck Department submitted beef interest and benefit to the Union by - several, and, carried that j ences • between A&G and West changed to , list specifically a in regulation manner. Union were discussed. The practice of . Agent be em'powered to sign .Coast shipping rules be - ironed final port in the Gulf or East forced company to make pay­ men taking jobs and then not lease on new Hall. Voted fine out. Several matters of general Coast. Discussion opened, fol­ ment, after which Stewards De­ showing up was condemnea. of $100 against Brother who interest discussed under Good lowing which motion was passed partment came to Union Hall and Shipboard cleanliness was showed up drunk at meeting and and Welfare, notably the fine unanimously. asked that their money be col­ stressed. Several brothers spoke tore up his book when refused new Halls in Philadelphia and lected. It was pointed out to about men returning keys' to ft ft ft admittance. Previous. good rec­ New Orleans, the excellence of TAMPA — No regular meeting them that they had failed to their foc'sles to heads of depart­ ord kept penalty from being the Building Assessment, the held due to lack of quorum. comply with the standard pro­ ments so that oncoming members worse. Minute of silence for de­ good work of the organizers, and Special meeting called by Agent cedure in making their beef would not be inconvenienced. parted Brothers. Several Brothers the overall spirit of the SIU. for purpose of electing an audit­ valid. He also reported that The customary one minute of discussed matters of interest tin­ Minute of silence for departed ing committee. M. Ellsworth, Marymar crew advised Union silence in memory of departed der' Good and "Welfare. There Brothers. 23207; D. B. Carpenter,. 34; and ship did not have any food Brothers was observed. A Boston ft New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile New Orleans Galveston San Juan Grand Total REG. DECK 7 205 59 142 62 8 19 66 114 43 8 733 5 246 48 120 48 5 11 54 134 24 13 708 aboard. He added' that beef would be settled in SIU style. Report was accepted i with vote of confidence. Motion carried that John Mogan stop using Union meeting as means of ex­ pressing his personal grudges and for .a personal campaign, and that any motions he makes of this nature be stricken from the records. ft ft ft '. BALTIMORE—Chairman Wil-, liam Rentz, 26445; Secretary Ben Lawson. 894; Reading Clerk AI Stansbury, 4683. .g.iT C* A AM..-. :•'! a BBS m �:v|p:-•-^-/v:s^^f^^v • .-,' / • - ;5, •'••:--r.^- 'v::,>-T:'''\ v;-'.y.;Y^\J>^^ _• •. •.- p-,.-;^ Page Eight THE SEAFAliERS LOG ^ridB7, June 11, 1948 SHIPS' MHVUTES AlUH NEWS SS Warrior's Chow Beef Aired At Ship Meeting There were a couple of gripes aboard the SS War­ rior, during a recent voyage, if the minutes of one of the shipboard meetings are any indication. But the SIU's Keep It Clean! It is the proud boast of the Seafarers International Un­ ion that an SIU ship is a clean ship Let's keep it that way. Although most of the crews leave a ship in excellent con­ dition. it has come to the at­ tention of the membership thai a few crews have Vio­ lated tins rule. So they have g(Hie on record to have all <iuarters inspected by the Patrolman before the payoff, and if the conditions are un­ satisfactory. he has the right to hold> up the payoff until everything is spic and span. Remember that the Patrol­ man can only have repairs made if he knows what has to be done. Cooperate by making up a repair list be­ fore the ship docks. Give one copy to the Skipper, and one to the Patrolman. Then you'll see some action. Seafarer Phil Acree Dies; Member Of Union Since '38 Philip H. Acree, a Seafarer since 1938, died suddenly in Seattle on May 15. Funeral services were held at his home in Cordele, Georgia. * His last illness apparently caught him in an especially weakened condition due to a spot on his lung left by pneu­ monia which he had in Ger­ many last, winter. Acree was in good standing and the Union paid his death benefit. GIVES THANKS In a letter to the SIU Agent in Savannah, Brother Acree's mother thanked the SIU for a splendid fioral piece which the Union sent for the funeral. "Phil loved all of his buddies and so do I," his mother wrote, "and 1 aim to always take the SEAFARERS LOG so I can still keep in" touch with the work and everything pertaining to Phil's buddies. To me, he has just gone on another long trip. Phil Acree shipped out of Mo­ bile in January as Bosun on the SS Yugoslavia Victory, an Isth­ mian ship. Later he signed qn the SS Joseph Lamarr on the West Coast for a trip to Belgium but had to return to the Seattle hospital, his mother said. During the war, Acree sailed in all theaters and was once stranded for three months in Russia due to loss of a ship; He is survived by a brother and a niece as well as his mo­ ther, all of whom reside in Cor­ dele. characteristic democratic process* pickels served every night were ironed out everything. so revolting that just looking at Apparently the feeding was them turned a man's stomach. the biggest beef. At any rate, the Brother Bush got his oar in Stewards Department was thor­ again, saying that it took him oughly roasted in the course of 20 minutes "to get "straight up the meeting. After hearing evi­ eggs which were generally burnt dence pro and con, the crew anyway. denounced both the Steward and the Chief Cook as poor Union The Steward, having no sup­ men in a series of strong reso­ porters whatsoever, had to de­ fend himself the best he could. lutions. In fact, the meeting was called He had nothing to do with buy­ for the express purpose of doing ing stores, he said. The Port something about the food situa­ Steward stored the ship. tion. When Brother Lipari took Brother Yianatos wasn't hav­ over as Chairman, and Brulher ing any of this, however. Why Bidge got ready with sharpened hadn't the Steward notified the pencil to act as Recording Sec­ crew that the stores were insuf­ retary, the fireworks began. ficient, he asked? The Steward replied that he'd told the crew WASN'T ENOUGH there were two months stores— The Crew Mess said there was'gyjj^ as .(.jjgy ^v^ere. never enoughr food to go around.' Brother Bush said the ham ome­ Brother Bush wanted to know lets and the braised lamb were why meat had been thrown There's a helluva of difference between tossing off some lines of lyrical poetry woefully overcooked. In addi- ^way on the previous trip. Stewtion, he announced the hams claimed that he couldn't keep and pinning an opponent's shoulders in a wrestling match. But Seafarer Frank Boyne were improperly cured. . I't cold enough, a point which is adept at both techniques. * Brother Reddan chimed in to Yianatos disputed. keep working on his poetry. say that the spaghetti and meat After a few more accusations, Although his talent as a poet "Now that I've found it en­ balls and the chicken broth al- , charges and allegations," includ- is new-born, having made his joyable, I'm going to try to brush ways ran out. Brother Husson ing some linen and overtime first try at verse-writing some up on my technique," he says. pointed out that once he had ^ beefs against the Steward, the four months ago aboard "the SS (For a sample of Brother gotten second rate meats. This boys just ran out of ways to Boyne's work, read his tribute Cavalier, Brother Boyne's ex­ the Steward denied indignantly.' say the chow was bum. There to merchant seamen, "Lest We Brother Bibow insisted that the was nothing to do but close the periences in the ancient manly Forget." on page 10 o£ this sport date back to before his Warrior's chow was far and discussion at this point. issue—Ed.) awaythewo^lheeverhadeat-j Howevar, the Steward and sailing days. He wrestled pro­ ^ on any shtp. Brofter fessionally for many years prior Messman, declared that he ate i. j i • ^ the aa,r» food aa the reat of the'Xf'^. hard-workmg aeamen for to going to sea for a living. , . , 1. J T. I the balance of the trip, crew and that only once had he, Boyne's grunt 'n' groan career "^tten fruit juices instead of reached a climax in 1938, when fruit. Another Messman, Brother he squared off for the world's The minutes of a meeting held Wade, said that when he was light-heavyweight title in Belaboard an SIU ship recently con­ through serving he usually found levue Stadium in Manchester, nothing left for' him to eat. tained a request which we would Chairman Lipari, relinquishing England. like to . see granted. However, we the chair for a moment, revealed muo^ rely upon the membership's NO ILLUSIONS that two men had been put off response to do so. because they were made sick by If you happen to be in Brook­ Boyne had no illusions, how­ the food, and added that there lyn of an evening and would ever. He very sensibly realized The crew, under Good and were several men still aboard like to spend a couple of hours that the peak days of profession­ Welfare, suggested that the SEA­ FRANK BOYNE who were sick. At this point, the having a good time without al athletes are few. It was for FARERS LOG devote two pages sorely beleaguered Steward ad­ that reasob that he shortly after blowing your whole roll, take in the LOG to cheerful news, are philosophic overtones, which mitted that the frankfurters were turned to the sea., But he still somewhat green in the middle, in the Patio Cafe, advises Frank keeps himself in fighting trim, reveal his serious side. praise of men and crews and in­ but, he said, fiuratively shrug- Coiro, an SIU Cook who knows working out in various gyms teresting experiences instead of AWAITS CITIZENSHIP ^ng his shoulders, ^how could Brooklyn cold because it's when he is ashore. moans, groans and beefs. he check everything? Prior to going aboard the Cav­ Now in his third year as a Well, we still want to hear home to him. member of the SIU, Frank is 20 MINUTE EGGS The Patio is at the corner of alier,' Boyne had never written an Australian citizen, but is anx­ from Seafarers who have beefs a single" line, of verse. But the The attack continued when Flatbush Avenue and Fenimore "Cavalog," a publication turned iously awaiting the day when he •—they serve a good purpose—! Brother Reddan said that the Street, not too far from Ebbetts out by and for crewmembers on can become a citizen of the but as the crew mention^ Field, in case you spent the af­ that ship, encouraged all hands United States. He has made his cheerful news is just as inter­ home here for almost five years ternoon or early evening rooting to submit material. Frank, who now, and lacks just a few months esting and we'd like to print the Dodgers to victory over the was sailing as Bosun, suddenly of having the necessary time to more of it. dashed off a couple of stanzas Giants or Cards—or vice versa. and tui-ned them in. He was the be eligible for citizenship" pa­ That's where you come in. There is good food, good drink, most surprised guy aboard when pers. Something unusual is always good music and good dancing at they were applauded by Cavalog Brother Boyne takes his mem­ the Patio, Coiro says, and he readers. bership in the Seafarers serious­ happening to seamen and crews adds that it all comes reason­ Since then he's been cultivat­ ly. During the long and import­ wherever they ^ drop the anchor. ably. ing his new-found talent and he ant campaign in the . Isthmian That incident ashore in the last He points out that, if you now has a number of pieces fleet, he served capably as a vol­ port gave the whole gang a fancy yourself as a crooner or shaped up, several of which will unteer organizer and followed laugh. ItTl probably meter a a buck-and-wing man, your night appear in future - issues of the this up by 'serving on one of is Sunday night. That's amateur LOG. Frank says he has no for­ the strike committees when the guffaw or two in the LOG. night, and Seafarers might as mula. He writes when the mood Union struck that company's Just give us the details.. pic-, lures, too. if possible .and, weTI well win the cash awards as seizes him, or a theme seems vessels last year. fftaTecT-mBStur anybody do the rest. The address ist SEA­ else. There's 10 bucks challenging.. In many of his ef­ HE'S DETERMINED FARERS LOG. 51 Beaver. St. "VfmcrYOURSBLf/ every Sunday for the first prize, forts, Frank demonstrates a pro­ five for the second and three, for found respect for- the merchant With ' characteristic determina­ New York 4, N.Y. the third. seamen and in all his verse there tion, Boyne says he's going to One-Time Wrestler Meets Muse Of Poetry Aboard SS Cavalier Brother Says Cash Awaits SIU Talented J Got A Story? Seod It In! �Friaay, June 11, 1948 THE SE:AP ARERS LO C Page Nine Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings DEL SANTOS. April 18— STEEL SCIENTIST. April 24— Chairman Spider Koriola; fte­ . Chairman J. Peirone: Secretary cording Secretary Floyd Crumpjo. 6.. Harvey. ft. W. Perkins ler. No beefs from departments. elected Ship's Delegate. Voted Koriola left chaij: to make motion • for a steam line for laundry, and seconded by Hubbs to set up a that departnients take turns list of fines, to be donated to hos­ keeping laundry clean. Also pitals, but voluntary donations Voted that Chips make new con­ finally voted. Minute of silence diment box for messhall. Steward for Brothers lost at sea. to get some first class Steak. Locks on crew foc'sles to be 4 4 4 changed to Yale type. Suggested DEL SUD. April 18—Chairman HURRICANE. Feb. 29—Chair­ Allen Voorhees: Secretary John that catwalk be rigged over deck cargo. Ship's library contents to man W. D. Tracy; Recording Zimmer. Delegates reported a be changed. Minute of silence Secretary ft. G. Slater. No beefs few petty squabbles, nothing im­ FTBfZ you f='AV OFF HFAP in departments. Patrolman to portant. New Business: Motion for Brothers lost at sea. FOR THB A;BAR6ST HALU AA/O ASK have latest agreement at'dock to carried that an investigation be S. 4. 4. THB LAtesr UMOAj BEftTftAM GOODHUE, (dale prevent conflicts. Steward to made as to why a promotion not given) — Chairman George order electric percolators. Repair was made in the reefer depart­ IF VOU -HAVE OUT FOR S,OMB Meaney; Secretary Mike Balsh. list to be made up. Voted more ment aboard ship. Man sent TIME yof WILI FIND SEVERAL A/FvV Delegates Tom Osewich. Gore attention to all around cleanli­ from Hall for job had to make PAMPHLETS TA/ATAPE BOTH Hulski and Silva reported all ness. pierhead jump only to find an­ iMSTRfCTlVe A/^D 5Mr5RrAlNlA}& okay in their departments. New other man—not rated—^was doing 4 4 4 Business: Motion carried that the CA,SA GftANDE. Mar. 23— the work. Brother feels he is en­ A/VD TN^y ART YOURS names of violators and their ac­ Chairman Eddie Cole: ftecording titled to additional salary spread FOR J tions be put in the meeting's Secretary Armand Stepanian. All inasmuch as he has both the THE / minutes. Good and Welfare: departments running smoothly. endorsement and the job ticket ASKING • Steward was asked to contact Elected A. H. Sherman to be from the Hall entitling him to mate or ship's delegate for mir­ Ship's Delegate, voting being un­ the job. Motion carried that the rors in the heads of the stewards animous. Decided to have Patrol­ Purser be compelled to get a department. One minute of man tell Purser latter can't strike better quality of merchandise in silence for brothers lost at sea. out overtime. Duties of Stewards the slopchest. Utility to be clarified. Ship's Delegate to check stores list. Messhall to be kept clean. By HANK 4 4 4 EVELYN. Feb. 25—Chairman In other large industries there are not thousands of men 4 4 4 broke and troubled with unemployment. Howevei", maritime G E O ft G E CHAMBERLAIN. B. Hansen; ftecording Secretary 4 4 4 industry's merchant seamen are suffering with critically un­ Mar. 7 — Chairman W. W. Mc­ T. Cornick. No beefs from de­ SEATRAIN TEXAS. May 16— partments. Decided that Deck justified nationwide unemployment. S urthermore, they are getting Lean; ftecording Secretary Ar­ Chairman (not given); Secretary a tough runaround in trying to collect weekly unemployment wasto do inside painting for­ thur Klein. Deck Delegate M. W. J. Fitch. Delegates reported payments because of ridiculous and unreasonable action by—of Kelly. Stewards Delegate J. Mc- merly done by Stewards. Wanted no beefs; number of books, per­ all people—the profit-weary shipowners. The 50 per cent share new all purpose gangway. Joe Clellan and Engine Delegate F. mits in their departments. New of Marshall Plan cargoes to be carried in American ships to for­ Pisher reported that none of the Marcoux elected new Black Gang Busipess: Motion carried that in eign nations isn't helping enough—if the 50 per cent is being Delegate. Voted%fine list. Gang­ departments had any beefs. Mc­ view of the fact that ninety per­ strictly enforced right now. It remains a disgraceful tragedy that Lean asked that recreation room way to go on repair list, which cent of the crew lives aft, a so many ships were sold to foreign nations—that so many ships was to be drawn up by delegates. be kept clean in foreign ports. gangway should be installed aft are laying idle in America—and that the -finally proposed big Bates said all departments should Minute of silence for depai'ted of the cradle space. Good and shipbuilding program for our Merchant Marine remains in a sougee recreation room. Franks Brothers. Welfare: Discussion on the mysteriously slow blueprint status. If the shipowners keep laying asked menu variety, as did Kelly. emptying of trash cans about the up ships we won't have any Merchant Marine—thanks to them Hatfield wanted to straighten out ship. Tom Plunkett. Stewards and the other confused but efficient landlubbers, the Washington linen problem. Delegates to see Delegate, thanked the crew for politicians and the Maritime Commission experts. Skipper about getting beer their help in keeping the mess­ ashore in Arabia. Moved by hall clean at night. THIS WEEK'S &AFARER: Edmund Laricin. the elec­ Hatfield, second by Ward to ad­ trician. Here's a young Seafarer who lakes his job aboard ship 4 4 4 journ. and his membership in the union seriously and actively. And STEEL WORKER. May 9— 4 4 4 you find him constantly with a sense of humor—cracking jokes CAPE ELIZABETH. Mar. 2— Chairman Harold G. Anacker; and getting along with everybody. He has a top rating but Chairman ft. Lipari; Recording Secretary John Straka. Dele­ to benefit himself and the SIU. he keeps on studying aboard Secretary F. Steele. Discussed gates reported plenty of dis­ 4 4 4 ship and ashore to improve his knowledge towards his rating. possible action against Master for SEAMAR. April 18—Chairman puted .overtime. New Business: Here is a good unibn man trying to become fully competent violations of contract. Violations H. J. Acosta; Recording Secre­ Motion carried to have the water for a well-paid job. We hope many more Seafarers take their included: refusal of medical aid, tary E. M. Dianna. Eight hours tested for purity. Motion carried membership in the SIU and their ratings as seriously and refusal to isolate man sick of in­ disputed in Engine Room, Long that ^ a separate system be in­ correctly. A vote of thanks to Brother Edmund Larkin. indeed. fectious or contagious disease, discussion of food situation. stalled for the drinking water be­ reckless sailing methods, un­ Stewards Morgan. Jones. Sawyer fore a new crew comes aboard. 4 4 4 necessary extra work, refusal to and Sterner participated. List of Education: Permit and tripcard Here are some oldtimers who may still be in "town: R. Seay, recognize delegates and other repairs discussed in detail. Min­ men were instructed as to their J. Doyle, John Schupstik, Carpenter G. Iversen, F. Aponte, B. matters. Special meetings two ute of silence for Brothers lost shipping rights. Also stressed Fleming, E. Sato, J. Frazer, J. Murphy, A. Diaz, J. Maisonet, days later after consul at Singa­ at sea. was the importance of abiding by J. Leon, 'F. Proudfoot, J. Pierce, C. Music, Steward H. Cordes,_ pore refused to help resulted in the Union rules and regulations. H. Iliff, W. Murphy, Steward T. Foster, Bosun J. Gates, James 4 4 4 radio to SIU Headquarters, which JOSHUA HENDY. May 2— Good and Welfare: Suggested in­ Stickney, W. Rasmussen, V. E. House, J. Mendelsohn, S. Delgado, Master refused to allow. Chairman Red Baron; Recording vestigation of brother who be­ J. Axelson, Chief Cook F. Allen, F. Serrano, P. Lara, R. Garofalo, Secretary Robert McCullough. longed to the SIU in 1942, quit F. Ingante, Steward H. P. Knowles, H. V. Nielson, Chief Cook H. No beefs reported from depart- to go to the NMU and then took Morris, R. Encarnacion, and J. Fediow. ments». Man from each depart­ out an Isthmian book in the SIU. 4 4 4 ment to clean laundry in weekly One minute of silence for Broth­ Brother Charles Little, the oldtimer. is in town again in turns. Repair list to be made. ers lost at sea. between his coastwise voyages.....Bosun Carl Lawson (which Discussion of painting. Men sounds like poetry) sailed into town after a South African leaving should leave foc'sle keys trip ... The SIU's weekly newspaper. SEAFARERS LOG. will be for next crew. Minute of sijence traveling all over the nation free of cost to the following 4 4 4 for departed Brothers. brothers: Johii O'Nye of Michigan. Ruben Carr of Michigan. DEL CAMPO. May 3—ChairLeo Thqmas of Rhode Island. R. Pawlak of New Jersey. 4 4 4 man A. Bougart; Recording Sec­ Albert Payeux of Maine. William Tradewell of Louisiana. TRINITY, AprU II—Chairman retary M. O. Carrol. Department Albert Bailey of Maine. Maurice Jones of Alabama. Leo Watte 4 4 4 E. H. Duke Leger; Secretary delegates' reports accepted, no of Louisiana. E. C, Pittman of Mississippi. John McKarek of beefs. New Stewards Delegate, Fred Morris. New Business: Joe ANNISTON CITY. April IBNew Jersey, Edward Lessor of Corfnecticut, Ronald Gates of C.' Terrel. elected. Minute of Volenti moved that the ship's Chairman Frorenx Paskowski; New York. delegate see the Captain about Secretary Merrill F. Hummell. silehce for Brothers lost at sea. fans. Due to fact that ship is Delegates reported no beefs. New 4 4 4 4 4 4 Also Lester Pugh of Alabama, Fred Smith of Ohio, Richard GEORGE OGDEN. May 6— carrying two women passengers, Bxisiness: Motiorf carried that Chairman Z. Ching; Recording several crewmembers complained anyone drunk at payoff or -w^o Paul of New York, Clarence Weaver of Ohio, Philip Wagner of Secretary E. BlaclL All depart­ of having no place to sunbathe pays off without Patrolman's Nebraska, John Owen of Alabama, Van Hearndon of Mississippi ments going smoothly. Ship's sans clothing. Jack Cleater okay will be fined $50, money to Isaac McGowan of Mississippi, Charles Winfrey of Oklahoma, Delegate asked for repair list. moved that the ship's delegate go to hospital fund. Motion Tobe Beams of Kentucky, William Roden of California, Clyde Patrolman to settle linen beef ask the Captain to have the carried that five bookmembers White of Florida, Joseph Richoux of Louisiana, W. T. Gardner of and foggy question about the after deck house set aside for the sign petition for tripcard mem­ Mississippi, Jack Tyson of Michigan, Roland Sullivan of Alabama, articles. ' McGranie suggested crew's exclusive use. Education: bers aboard. Motion carried that Henry ^iwetz or Texas, Marvin Hauf of Maryland, William vote of'thainks for Second Cook Union literature distributed to decks in passages be painted and Jennings of New Jersey, Victor Romolo of New York, R. A. Carter McGranie' also volunteered to crew; instruction on shipping rooms be soogeed out. One of Georgia, Paul Silver of North Carolina, Joseph Stanley of procure a library. Educiational rules and conducting Union minute of silence for Brothers Louisiana, Drury Waters of Georgia, Michael *Gatto of Louisiana, loSt at sea. • ^ > meeting given to crewmen. Henry Boykin of Alabama, Fred Miller of Florida. talk by Ship's Delegate. ASK VO\Z TMEM] CUT and RUN it?.! I M �>/• • — • til •%r %. Page Ten ' i^Mi IiIfsK S-Ei^'f.^RE llS ;t O C ' '" ." " ' I '•'''• J'-.WUtr-Jii«» IM« TOE MEMBERSHIP SPlEiiKS Percy's Middle Grows Lean; He Moans For Moon's Meals Readin' V Sunnin' Log-A-Rhyfhms To the Editor: Another lollypop is the Purser. When you see him about, a head Yes Brothers, tis true— and chest cold he gives you We all have our tough trips two aspirins and a teaspoon of every once in awhile and it's •-"•I : things that I'm about to mention cough syrup. One brother sprained his wrist, so the Purser that make them tough. put a turn or two of gauze on In Poland, while standing it and then ordered him to re­ gangway watch, I commenced to turn it when his wrist improved. get so himgry that my false That took the cake. -teeth tasted like red beans, but When I-get back to New Or­ the night lunch was gone, small leans, I'm going to entice Moon -as it was. I asked the Steward, Kouns to change departments who was sitting in the messhall and ship out as bellyrobber. I'll making out his menus, for a can bet my horse and buggy against :of sardines or anything to make Mike Rossi's moustache that a sandwich. Moon would be every bit as good He-replied that if he gave me as this guy. On top of that, Somewhere out in the South a can of sardines he'd have to Moon would provide us with Pacific, Seafarer S. Ogonowdinner music. Maybe a few sky, relaxes on board ah old choruses of "Jelly-roll Blues." 1SorfA Some /«eAl tramp freighter on which he Percy Beyer //JMEO/fTStyHgM/Ay.' sailed as AB. Name of vessel did not accompany photo, SUP BROTHER which was taken and submit­ WANTS TO SWITCH ted by R. L. Schmidt, a ship­ TO SEAFARERS mate. To the Editor: I am a member -of the SUP and have been sailing almost constantly . on SIU ships since -give everyone a can and, fur- becoming an SUP member in ;thermore, the articles didn't say 1943. I would like to transfer to ;anything about sardines. Well, I the SIU, as many other SUP •stayed hungry and so did e'very- men have; but I understand that transferrals from other districts To the Editor: one else. have been stopped. BELLY GROWL I have been active in all SIU A few months ago, I moved By the time we got to Buenos beefs on this coast and have from 805 So. McDonough Street, Aires the crew's stomachs learned that the SIU contracts Montgomery, Ala. I_ moved all were growling so loud no one are superior to any in the mari­ my furniture, the children and could sleep at night. We got to­ time field. gether in desperation and saw I like sailing on SlU-cfontrac- the dog and cat. But after all, I the company officials concerning ted ships, and as I feel that forgot the most, important thing our plight. Things then began lam practically already an SIU —to have our mailing address to improve, but just a little. ,inan, I'd like to make the trans­ changed for the LOG. Now we are back where we fer. Please publish in the LOG started. My stomach has con­ when it will be possible to make I have been lost without it. If tracted so much an aspirin the switch. I don't have it, I can't keep up would have trouble squeezing • Lee DeParlier with my husband's or Union's through. (Ed. Note: At present the activities. I will appreciate it We asked the Steward for iced machinery for transferring to tea (dying man's diet), but the. the SIU has been halted per very much if you will see to it ifcar-' Steward claims the company resolution of the membership. that the LOG is forwarded to our won't pay him overtime for put­ As long as the resolution is in new address. ting a pan of water in the ice effect-, it is not possible to Mrs. John Prescoit transfer to the SIU.) box. Fairhope, Ala. «3K'f '^'>'ii||tiBllllillMiH< I'l'I' i i Seafarer Family Lost Without Log In New Home E"'' ^CONTENTED CREW* OF THE ALGER Lest We Forget •• By FRANK BOYNE .AAiUAiM He was battle scarred and weary, And his throat was parched with thirst, In this wilderness of water. Which the gods with salt-had cursed. He scanned the far horizon, Not a sign of life in sight, Not a ship to set his eyes on, How he feared the coming night. MM • i '-''VMri Soon the sun would be declining, Neath the undulating sea. In his heart there was a yearning. Burning longing to be free. Retrospection seemed to haunt him, —He'd a wife and kids on shoreDeath's grim reaper seemed to taunt him: "You'll never see them anymore!" Tis at times like If there is a These disturbing Can he be a this one wonders god above, thoughts we ponder, god of love? f. •'' 1 ' Though these thoughts may seem impious, When your body's wracked with pain, If this torture's sent to try us. Does it not seem all in vain? When the sun in all its glory. Heralds the niew-born day. Drifting wreckage tells the story Gf the price we have to pay. And a body wracked and broken. Just a shell that once was man. What a grim and grizzly token. What an end to life's short span. - . V /rV; When you take this Jife for granted. Turn your thoughts to such as he, And just offer "one minute silence —For the men who died at sea." (Ed. Note: Your request was attended to immediately. We'd like to take this opportunity to wish the family of Seafarer John Prescott the best of luck in their new home.) Moving Picture Men Enjoy Reading Log^ Like its Coverage Of Waterfront Neivs ' To ihe Editor: IS'- fsi;: . Aboard the SS Russell Alger, crewmembers — soipe of whom appear above — believe in cooperjdioh. "Everyone seems - to be happy and contented." says Ship's Delegate M. W. Sword. "Most of the crew are oldtimers in the SIU and they all are glad to help out the yoiqiiger .«Be%iB^ardJ' . l^ave not been content to merely.' glance through the paper; but, Please allow me space to conha\?e been interested enough to gratifiate the ,SIU brothers for read all the articles thoroughly.; having, such an interesting and GOOD MOVE instructive Jtrade union paper. I have been the recipient,, as It is a sensible moye on yoUr Secretary of £ocal 253, Moving part "to let other branches of Picture Machine bperators, AFL, Union Labor - Ipecome. conversant of complimentary copies twice of with _ the working of . your of-^ ganization. ' • late. •Again, thank you for the; LOG COVERS ALL copies and congrats on yoqr. effi­ To state that the news, in the cient-publication. LOG is all there is iiv adl -is put­ Frank. B. Spencer, Sec« ting it mildly, for the LOG covers the waterfront, the ships I have . passed !the - copies Local 253 Inl' Alliance . at.sea and. the foreign t>orts copi- around among men who work ; Moving Picture Operators^ W pletely,. in my opinion. * with me and I notice that they AFL Rochester, N. I �Fsiday. JtuM lU 1941 T HE HE HELPS HIS SHIPMATES RELAX SB AFAR E R S LO G Page Eleven Crewmen Nab 350-lb. Tiger Shark As Drifting Ship Undergoes Repair To the Editor: Yes this is "Big John" Wunderlich again! And as always when I'm on a voyage things are happening. No matter what ship I'm on, be she a good one or a bad one, things happen. You remember my last ship, the SS Alexander Clay. She cer­ tainly was a jinx. They story of how we went into Brindisi, Italy, under sail was in the LOG. Seafarer Lester sits beside his projector in the Seatrain New Jersey's messroom. Nights are not so long aboard the SS Seatrain New Jersey, thanks to. the cooperative spirit and enterprise of Brother Lester. A Quartermaster, Lester owns a complete motion picture outfit. This time 1 am on a, Greek vaseline tanker out of Jackson­ ville". She sure is painted up pretty, but Underneath her camofiage—'woman that she is— she is ugly as a duckling that fell into the fuel oil. SWELL CREW which he runs exclusively for the crew's entertainment, with­ out charge. The shows are run on a cooperative basis, with the crew chipping in for the rental of films and Lester supplying his equipment and effort. But1 am not going to dwell on her bad points now. We have a perfect gang aboard. The Savan­ nah Hall sure sent out one swell crew. She is one of those Liberty tankers on her first voyage for a new company. There is a lot to be done aboard her, but with Seafarers aboard the tanker SS Andrew Marschalk r a 100 percent SIU -erew aboard acted fast when a school of enormous sharks slapped hungrily we'll everything as straight as against the vessel as she drifted five hours while engine were To the Editor: the fund saying he was a union should be. being repaired. Hastily improvised gear netted the sevenman at heart. ^ Theother day was when we I'm just another SIU man writ­ foot man-eater, shown above with its captors. Second from There you have, I believe, a had our excitement after our ing to the LOG. My book is in left is Johnny Wunderlich, AB; others are unidentified. The complete list of all donors to the HP broke down and we drifted good standing and the LOG is boys kept the big fish just long enough for a few pictures, UjFE strike fund collected by me for five solid hours accompanied my paper so' I'm asking you to then threw her back. in three days. The total being by a few enormous tiger sharks. publish the following article. $274.50. If I've left out any one After a bit, we dicided to tr^ Keep it away from the re-write who deserves honorable men­ to catch one of these babies. But about 350 pounds and measuring man. He might louse it up more. tion, I shall gladly rectify my deciding and catching proved to seven feet over all. I don't say he will, but he might. Someone suggested that we mistake. The money collected I collected funds for the UFE was sent to New York by Ben be two vei-y different things. hang her up to dry as we might HOSpItal ChanffeS: strike in New York. The collec­ Lawson, Baltimore. Deck Patrol­ However, with true SIU persist­ need her for the stewpot before, ' tions were made here in Balti­ man, and turned over to the UFE ence we finally succeeded. the trip was over. This was a First we used a heaving line, joke, of course, as this tanker has j more where SIU men hang out. Strike Committee. but it broke after we hooked one been feeding pretty fairly well TQ the Editor: The ginmills mentioned are our Book No. 31256 of the big fish and while we were for a newly contracted ship. (Be­ favorite places. That is why they hauling it in. Then we tried lieve me, I know. I was on some In the past few years the Bro­ were asked, and gave to thi% baling wire—and ditto, it broke. thers who have been .in the worthy cause. Isthmian ships back when we Marine Hospitals have called' up­ were "reforming" them.) But then our tempers got the Remember now, no re-write on the Union to straighten out Well, to make a long story best of us and we became deter­ man. I'm writing this and no the foodTituation and other beshort, we hung the shark enough mined. We rigged a two-inch one else. low-par practices. to make some good photographs, fiax line with one-inch chainAt present, I'm on a lay-up job Through our efficient leader-* then dumped hei^ over the side stopper and a steel meathook. going to the boneyard in Wil­ To the Editor: ship these situations have been for her brother and sister sharks One of the sharks bit, and mington, North Carolina. I'm to feast on. And now I'm send- straightened out. In several cases. Just a line from one of the couldn't escape. After a lot of writing by 9 kerosene lantern. strong criticisms appeared in the The weather is- lousy, the cook boys aboard the SS Steel Navi­ pulling and a vast amount of ing you the story and a couple of gator. We're in the last, port of shouting we finally landed her. the pictures from the United LOG. The practice of public cri­ makes a good AB. ticism is a very healthy one in Kingdom. Please set this up nice and call and. are headed back for She was a big brute of a mother that it brings the problems of Johannes Wunderlich neat. 12 point bold face, the New York. With good luck we tiger shark, tipping the scales at the less-fortunate brothers to the donors, I mean. (We were should arrive about the second attention of the membership as pressed for space, hence the 8 week in June. a whole. We have a First Assistant we point type—^Ed.) "l am now a patient in the San call "Jake Overtime," for the Lorelta's Seven Seas Bar. Juan Marine Hospital, in Puerto Trocadero Bar, 408 Bar, Gay simple reason that in his estima­ Rico, and I wish to commend the White Way, Miami Nite Club, tion nothing is overtime. That's entire staff for the treatment of Maritime Cafe, Ritz Bar, time nurhber one. Secondly, the their patients, for their consid­ Harry's Cabaret, Oasm Nite Wipers have to be ABs on this To the Editor: erate professional care, their genClub, Beulah's Bar, Benny's scow because when there's an oil , „ „ . ^ ... , ,, w Jsral courtesy and friendliness. Since the Tallying Committee has announced the results ?f!-phey are always ' * Bar, Duke's Bar, Kathleen's spill they put them over the side. ready to do According to the First Assist­ the voting on the ten-dollar Building and Strike Assessments, personal favors, which are cer­ Bar. Galley Bar, Village Bar, Victoria Bar, Tower Bar, Lib­ ant, a Junior Engineer is re­ why isn't a deadline set as to when the assessments are to be tainly not required of them by erty Bar, Anchor Hotel and sponsible for everything and is collected? The Annual Assessments have a three-month deadline regulations. Bar, Gay Bowling Alley, Gay supposed to take orders from each year, so why not set such a deadline for these new assess­ The food isn't such as you Cleaners, ' Pine's Pharmacy, everybody and can be made to ments? would find in the Waldorf but Mayflower Restaurant, The do anything, like blowing tubes As you probably know there are many men on the beach at it is well prepared. There may New Grill, Gray Barber Shop. without the payment of over­ the present time who cannot pay this assessment at this. time. be some brothers who disagree Coney Island Grill, Murray's time. These men should be allowed to ship and pay this assessment at simply because pf those side The Chief Engineer thinks Chicken Roost. a certain deadline to be set by Headquarters. By no means should dishes of rice and beans. Of The above establishments gave we're all plotting against him. these men havd to pay this assessment before shipping out, course it should be remembered to the UFE strike , and were glad He goes around telling people except those men who are in the process of paying off after this that the hospital is in Puerto : ?l to do so. Next , is a list of in­ nobody likes him and that every­ date. Rico and rice and beans are "po­ dividual donatipns collected by one is trying to foul him up. tatoes" to the native patientg, From the looks of these engi­ I hope you will put this in the "Beef Box" immediately who predominate. myself: Laura Auld. SIU Stewardess; neers the people who give away so a precedent can be set. Tommie (Beachie) Murray Bull Frenchy, .SIU; Heavy Mc- qngineers' tickets are having a E. B. "Mac" McAuIey. Book No, 26081 P.S. The brothers whose sig- ? Very, SIU; Madalin; Janie; Po- bargain day. natures follow concur whole­ In the Stewards .Department lock Dotty; Ramona and ANSWER:—The assessments referred to here are due at heartedly with the senjiments Steamboat Peggy, all barmaids we have ' "old-fry-it, stew-it, the first payoff ^ming after May 1, 1948. which was the expressed above. at the Victoria Bar. Bubbles, hash-it-and-ma^-it." We're get­ effective date for the assessments, voted by the ntembership. Mae. Jeanette and Doris, all ting to be so good at it (eating William Cappi^ In this way a member is financially able to take care .of the barmaids in the Seven Seas the slop), we can darn near tell Ramon Gann assessments. As for the deadline date, the three-month period whether it's going to be stewed Bar. Ramon Galarza Peggy Newtc|n, barmaid in or hashed. applies just as it does to the Annual Assessments. The dead­ 1 Arcangel Saavedrd ; J. Schaeffer, Jr. Eng. Beulah's Bar. A ^Standard Oil line date, therefore, is August 1, 1948. L. E. Scoff ; SS Steel Navigator sailor, Paul Sweazy,/also gave to SIU's Baltitnore Supporters Aided UFE In Wall St. Beef Says Log Won Likes San Juan Nobody Likes 'Jake Overtime' —It's No Wonder THE BEEF BOX SEEKS ASSESSMENT 'DEADLINE DATE' 1 �'--1 • ^" "fiif^v-' ' •" " ^ ' ""'' ' , • ' .•••••'' " ' - THE S E AF ARE R5 EO G ;. Page Twelve Member SeesOimmidt In N.Y.State Legislation On Seamen's Balloting vi '^' . I I J'K"I • To Ihe Editor: It seems to me that things supposedly favorable to John Sailor always wind up with a gimmick in them, like the latest ballot for seameri. I learned, via the LOG, while on deep water last winter, that New York State had legislation pending concerning balloting for eeamen and recently learned that it had been passed. But—I have still more recently learned that Lakes seamen aren't eligible, which brings in my argument as to gimmicks in seamen's affairs. A gimmick, friend, is a phony apparatus inserted, into the me­ chanism of games of chance to insure the operator that the play.ers will never top him unless he sees fit, or like a roll of quar­ ters in your opponent's fist in a fight. Sort of an all-around in­ surance. But to get on with my story— I, of course, was pleased to learn • of the ballots for seamen It;- 1 ->• J >;• I if, 1 T;. |V I- Pleased With NewSIUHaU ililiiii Hill ?- • IV'"- Melro Petrleum Shipping Company's San'ord B. .Dole as she appeared in the Maryland Drydock .Company yards in-Baltimore after be ng refitted. A recent addition to the ever grow­ ing number of ships crewed by SIU men, she s operated by Mar-Trade Corporafion. At present she is operating between Texas and Canada. BRIDGER CREWMAN SAYS LE HAVRE CLUB IS ^SWELL SET-UP' c rTo the Editor: * . Just a few lines to say "Hello," and ask you to print the follow­ p,•••r vi,. • ing in the LOG. I'm writing . from the USS Club in Le Havre. f;-- • V The set-up here is swell. They help out anyone who hits this port. Rum and coke or American beer is 75 francs (25 cents). There was an item in the LOG some time ago which mentioned I)?'-- •- the Club here being unable to f' - •. 'give the men on the beach a ; Thanksgiving Day dinner. The •trouble was that in trying to get ,-the food the clUb representaX fives went tb the ships' skip­ pers. ..Anyone can tell you that that's not the way to do it, I guess I'll be seeing a lot of "this place on and off, because Ipi'- we still have 16 months of the pnonths' articles to go. im-; Duke Sampson. SS Fort Bridger . . .^7-. TVida^; June 11. TSfS Wiper's Coffee Recipe Easy, But Dishwater Tastes Better and had a letter already written in Hades are we -supposed to to my congressman to leam how voice our political opinions? to go about registering, etc., but One way is for union men and To the Editor: it looks like I will have to pile non-union men. alike to jvrite to A Wiper from the old days off, go to my New York State the government and protest be­ came aboard the Isaac Singer in home town to register and then ing left .out of a good deal. A Baltimore recently. The second wait again to vojte. man's vote is a powerful thing week it was his turn on sanitary Here, -though, is where the and today we surely need that gimmick stacks the deck against to slap back at the phony poli- work. By then we had gone to men and a lot of the. Jbhn Sailors ticos who spawned and voted Charleston to finish loading. riding the Lakes..^ In my case, for the Taft-Hartley Act. The first morning, after finish­ I'm on a sand-sucker out of It "is time for the American ing sanitary work he went'in Erie, Pa., at present and with laboring public to wake up and good intentions of staying on vote for Labor, otherwise we will and supposedly made an um of here until late fall, sort of home- be returned to the days long coffee, went to his foc'sle, dosed the door, dogged down the port steading. passed. All ready Hartley & holes, turned off the fan, put Company" is laying the ground­ steam on the radiator, turned out CHANCES SLIGHT ^ We seldom go to other ports work to snipe at the 40 hour the light and sat down on his and the chances of our hitting week. Without a vote John bunk. \ my hometown on registration Sailor can do nothing to protect In the meantime, the DE was day and election day are out of his rights. working on the wash basins in You can bet your bottom dol­ this world. In other words, i;he gimmick has been put against lar that the shipowners and their pals will be at the polls voting; me. for the boys they want to do: In the cases of others sailing their bidding, it is our- duty to the Lakes, many are on ships see that we get the right to ex­ that never touch their home ercise our opposition at the polls. ports and they in turn are af­ Paul T. Cassidy fected by the gimmick. ^ How AFTER DOLLING UP THE DOLE IN BALTIMORE • /; »!- ? • To the Editor: Just thought I'd drop a line about the hospital here in New Orleans. I have" been here since May 5, and expect to be here another month or more. The doctors and nurses, the treatment and the food are all the very best. And any of the boys down this way with any ailments should drop in. " I was downtown the other day on a pass. Naturally, I dropped in at the HSU to see the boys and pick up some LOGS. That new Hall certainly looks good,, and it will look a lot better when they get it aH fixed up. Shipping is good here in New Orleans. But there are lots of takers so the jobs don't remain on the board long. All the boys are in a good mood. They are hoping we won't have to strike, but they are prepared and ready. Here's something I learned: One of the first important strikes in. Am.erican history came in 1803 when a gfoup of sailors in New York struck for better p^y and conditions. That goes to .show that seamen ara always, in the forefront, and always have been. James W. Curran the scullery and the Chief Engi­ neer came in and drew a cup of coffee. -He looked at it quizzi­ cally and said: "Deck, is this fresh coffee?" WA'SH WATER Deck replied that ihe didn't know but that it looked like somebody, washed but the urn and didn't drain it. "I'll go ask the Wiper, if it's fresh, he'said. A minute later he came back with the Wiper and. asked him, "Did you make fresh coffee yet?". The Wiper replied, "Yeah I. made it, but I ^ess it ain't perked long enough yet." Where was the coffee bag. Deck wanted to know. r^ "I didn't use one," said the Wiper, "I just dumped the coffee down in the water." "Where'd you get the water," asked the Deck. The Wiper looked around, grinned and picked up a small aluminum pitcher and proceeded to sIiQw thern how he got the water. He opened the valve to coffgC, , MiwAf, IT (Sees POMW SHiotm! fill the urn with water. 'When the urn was filled he stood there grinning until the water forced itself out -of the top of the smdll hole in the water-gauge glass. As the water shot up into the air, the Wiper held the pitcher under the stream of water and caught it as it came down. He looked at everybody waiting to'. get a cup of coffde and said: "It's easy, when you know how." (Name withheld) y P. S. The Wiper didn't last ^ long. "What's The Booia Ill In Germany, Meets Maze Of Red Tape To the Editor: As a warning to all Seafarers who may be put ashore in the hospitals in Bremerhaven or Bre­ men, I urge that they have .aH affidavits signed by the Consuls, Agent and the Captain in refer­ ence to subsistence and wages, otherwise the South Atlantic Steamship Company will give you a run-around. Due to the fact the German agent cannot pay you in German marks, because possession of this currency is illegal, the only money you_^re allowed is script, which the German agent is not allowed to have in his possession. Therefore this ngjte in the LOG. CONFUSION Another thing the company has been trying to do is have you sign a release for a draw—in other words, sign your rigfits away. They showed me a letter that was supposed to have been sent to the agent in Bremer-' haven\with regard to subskstence. • ••• '' »' r'-.- But it so happens that the agent is not in Bremerhaven but Bre­ men and he is not the Lykes Brothers agMit. It happens that I have IS.daya' subsistence and wages coming. I was ordered off ship for hos­ pitalization and sent back as workaway passenger on another •one of their ships. Of my ex­ perience, I say to all: Don't for­ get to get all papers made out in black and white if you want your money. " In my case the agent, ..Captain and American vice-consul told me I woiild have to pay my ex­ penses out of my own money, as the German agent could not ad­ vance me any marks or sign any bills. Therefore, I had to pay my .own way and was to collect all my expenses when I get back to •the States, which, was April 26. I then went into the hospital at Brighton, but before I entered: I was told by the company repre-sentative I could collect ,^fter I came out of the hospital, which was May 26. I left Bremen on April 10 and all foreign bills were supposed to be in- the main office in Savannah but as yet the phony agent in Brernen didn't send them in. So you see the set-up you will be up against if you don't heed this warning. V Seafarer Luis Ramirez's, cam­ era catches fellow Arizpa crew- . member "Heavy" deeply engrossed in a book. The . ^ly smile creeping across his puss caused Ramirez to wonder what "Heavy" found so inter­ esting in the ship's library. Ship was passing through t)ie Panama Canal bound for ; .Jai' atr^ the time. . • yY'mWMYY �'• Friday, June 11, 1948 fw*' ml wir . «.*r" ^ * T ItE S E A V A A E R S 10 G LATE SEAFARER AND HIS WIDOW Farm Union Official Thanks Clyde Seavey Crew For Aid To the Editor: In behalf of the strikers at Di Giorgio, I would lijce to extend our thanks to the crew of the SS'^ Clyde Seavey for the one ^ hundred-dollar contribution they sent us. Mr. A. S. Cardullo, West Coast Representative, was here May 25 and gave me the money. I just wish that I could thank each one of you individually, but that is impossible. There­ fore, I will send our thanks to the crew as a whole. At times we feel we are iso­ lated in our fight because Di Giorgio is spread all over the •U.S.A. The aid comes along from good Union people such as the crew of the Seavey has just ex­ tended to us. When we find people like you behind us, we are more deter­ mined to win than ever. I am sending you four photos, in case you should like to pub­ lish them. W. A. Swearingen, Sec.-Treas. Local 218 Nat'l Farm Labor Union . (Ed. Note: As has previously Bound volumes of the SEAFARERS LOG for the six-months from July through December 1947 have just arrived from the binders. Members may purchase them— as long as they last at the cost price, which is $2.50 per copy. Also available are some copies 'of previous bound editions'at the $ame price. Bindings on all volumes are of sturdy buckram with dates lettered in gold. All Seafarers who wish to set up a permanent file with a minimum of effort should act promptly. The bound volumes may be purchased at the Headquarters baggage room, 4th floor, 51 Beaver Street, New York City. Problem No. 2 is, of course, our Second, who is often seen re-reading his license for as much as half an hour at a time, and whose ignorance should be rated as one of the wonders of the world. It is this- gentlemen who takes on his shoulders the extra bur­ den of advising the Chief or any­ one else wh(5 will listen just what should and should not be overtime. It is a common practice of seamen, after a payoff, to con­ gregate in some ginmill to dis­ cuss the pleasant memories and experiences of a voyage. This tradition will not apply to the men on the Yugoslavia victory, due to payoff in Balti­ more about June 5. Anyone spot­ ting the crew of this ship, espe­ cially the Black Gang, would be wise to give the boys a wide berth. They will be trying to NO NOVELTY drown memory of a 75-day nightmare experienced on an He admits it is beyond com­ prehension why a Wiper should Isthmian inter-coastal run. receive overtime for cleaning the Our First, a medium sized boiler furnaces. To prevent any giant standing six feet two in­ confusion he does this work ches and weighinff 220 pounds himself. If the Wipers put in at the ripe old age of 23 years, for the overtime, he tells them greeted the pew-'crew with a that the First will work them statement that he had invited bell-to-bell, which is no novelty several members of the old crew as the Wipers already have out on the dock—with no takers. worked bell-to-bell for 45 days. His idea was to instill fear When the" Junior on his watch into US", in which he naturally put in for some overt.>me, the failed. He then quietly retired Second assumed the dignity of to his room to think of ways of his high position, refusing to so inflicting the atrocities his mind much as talk to the Junior. He could dream up on these "slaves" who had laughed at him. DISREGARD His next statement showed his utter disregard for thg^^greement entered into by the Seafarers In­ ternational Union and the Isth­ mian Steamship Company. He said that he could not understand why anyone should be paid ov­ ertime during his regular eight hours—no matter what job he might be assigned to. Moreover, he immediately put his distorted understanding of the agreement into effect. He thereby caused the near collapse was given the true facts by the of the Wipers releasing their Master when the overtime" claims pent-up emotions. began over-flowing. In a way this If the Second wore to devote was unfortunate for the crew. the time and worry to the boi­ Whenever he is given the ov­ lers that he insists on devoting ertime record to check, he reads to the overtime of the unlicensed same and after a couple of personnel of the Engin.e Room hours of arm-flinging and the there is no doubt that he soon damnedest profanity ever heard would be the favorite protege from an old man of 23 he starts re-writing it from start to finish WAITING FOR THE to please himself. Once when the delegate ap­ proached him for an explanation of this odd procedure, he ex­ claimed; "What the hell, if put it in the way you screwballs write it you'd get paid for it." That, Brothers, is our beloved First. been reported in the LOG, the National Farm Labor Union is currently engaged in a bit* ter strike against the feudalminded Di Giorgio empire, one of the Nation's largest growers of fruit and vegetables. Pickets patrolling the 19mile area of the fertile Di Giorgio farm have been re­ peatedly subjected to the most vicious gangsterism, which the police allow to pass. Recently bullets smashed through the home of a member while a meeting of the union's execu­ tive committee was in session. When the smoke cleared, James Price, president of Lo­ cal 218, which is conducting the strike, lay limp in a pool of blood. A hurry call to the nearest doctor was. met with: "There's nothing I ca^' do." He was the Di Giorgio company doctor. Price, thoi}gh severely wounded/ is expected to reN.Q. HOSPITAL cover. Meanwhile, the NFLU is TREATMENT GOOD prosecuting the strike more de­ —NICE NURSES, TOO terminedly than' ever.) To the Editor: 1947 Bound jjigs On Hand Page Thirteen^ v .•/•iiis. Engine Men Had 75-Day Nightmare On Yugo Victory: Says Crewman To the Editor: Dalles T. Terry, who lost his life on April 30, and his wife Lucille. Terry, 22-year old Seafarer, was drowned in Lake Smith at Princess Anne, Va., when his automobile went out of control and veered off the lakeside highway into the lake. Details were carried in the LOG, May 21. ' I hope you can find room in an early issue to tell the Bro­ therhood what a swell hospital there is at New Orleans. , I c^me in two weeks ago with an infected hand, and ever since then I have had the best of medical care, excellent food and —ypu guessed it—very pretty nurses to make the days more pleasant. And now that I'm getting out of the hospital I especially want to leave s'ome message about Dr. Sills and Dr. Mintz who take especial interest in their patients. I think I can speak for every SIU member and for every man in this hospital when I say that the treatment here is as good as can be found anywhere. , ..R, J. Chaw of the president of the Isthmian Steamship Company. In all justice we must say a few words about the Third. This young man, who in our opinion must hold the title "Champion Hog-Caller of the World," is the apple-polisher that makes other apple-polishers look like minia-' tures. He prances up and down the alleyways keeping the men off watch awake with his volumin­ ous voice. His favorite pastime, : other than apple-polishing,-is the : story he tells of once having been an organizer for the SIU. ; Keeps his book paid up, too, he says, so he can use it if the oc­ casion arises; He steadfastly has refused the request of several of the crew'to see his book. SO-SO .A The Chief, well he is Chief. Not too good, not too bad. His main trouble is that he does not : have a mind of his own—or, if he does have one, he is -very reluctant to use it. He thereby • makes it possible for the First, Second and Third to run the Engine Room. Now the one thoroughly good apple in the barrel, is the Junior Third, who at the beginning of the voyage had a few of the ' boys frightened—almost-. Final-^v • ly they learned that the armflinging, kicking and other con-rj toHionist actions were his way ' of working toward his ambition^ > losing 60 or 70 of the poundsthat he has to carry through — life. Needless to say, a lot of theinfractions of the agreement^ have been or will be corrected " when the Patrolmen come aboard for the payoff. Since the crew is a militant bunch which includes a few battle-scarred veterans, threats . of violence,- invitations to the dock and rule-of-iron attitude have disappeared in thin air. William H. Harrell • LIGHTS TO GO OUT • -Si All seated and ready for a full-length movie—a. regular feat^t'l aboard Robin Line ships—crewmembers of the Robin Wentley wait patiently for the operator to wind the film through the projector. Picture was taken by Lionel i,. Goudreau. The men in the picture, in no particular order, however, are: Louis J. GuzzL Joseph C, Corrivetu. Anthony M. Vaniglio. Albert Oromaner. Richard F. Motihs, Manuel Scapinakis, K. D. Shoberg. Wiijiam Korb. Peter W. Drewes. Franklin N". .Hangen, Fred W. Weaver, Charles L. A/kins, Fay W. Langley, Celil T. Lawson. Ahman Ali Ahked Ira W. Myers, Jack Brummett, Angalo Caktroia, Troy P. Tignor, Charles E. DuvalL Harion F., KaminikL Linwood D. Moran, Edmund L. Paichanesi Thomas T. William IL Pov/ell and R'^bart W. Clark. �_________ " -• Page Fourteen THE SEAFARERS Seafarers May Soon Fight For Rights Of All Seamen LOG 'A BICYCLE PARTY FOR SIX Friday, June 11, 1948 CG Advises Change In Liberty Shafts To Prevent Breaks ter what Westbrook Pegler and To the Editor; those like him say. With few If it were not for the very exceptions, the ships of the mer­ The propeller shafts of Lib­ serious consequences involved, erty shi|5s should not be run the dog fight for power that has chant marine are- manned by de­ more than 66 r.p.m., and should been going on inside the NMU cent, clean-living trade unionists be examined for defects much for the past few months would who are proud of their trade. REJECTS BACKSLIDE more frequently than is now the savor of something out of "Alice If an "open shop" is declared practice, the Coast Gugrd recom­ in Wonderland." Or the doings for seamen, it will mean that mended this week. themselves might be written up anyone who wishes to can go to In - addition, new propellers and entitled "Seven Easy Ways sea. The operators will be able capable rof maximum propulsion to Commit Suicide." at reduced engine speeds should Up to now we have made no to break the power of the unions be installed in the Libertys, the public comment on the sad spec­ by shipping inexperienced and agency also said. tacle of a once powerful mari­ undesirable persons. Within a time union rending itself to very short time, the trade of The basis for the Coast Guard's pieces, even using its own news­ seaman will slip back into its old good advice was the discovery , paper as a weapon with which character. after a thorough survey that 22 All that we have fought for to commit "hara kiri", but the percent of all Libertys inspected, and built up during the past de­ time has come to speak out. or a little better than one in It was maintained in a recent cade will go into discard—pron­ every five, suffered propeller editorial of "The Pilot" that the to. This we will not stand for. shaft failure during the 12Getting back to the NMU, we SIU would back the NMU in a month period from March 1947 shall do "as we have always done beef for the Hiring Hall because to March 1948. it would be bur beef, too. This in the past, respect their picketThe Coast Guard revealed i means that we may have to take lines. That and no more. that, according to careful studies, We feel that the situation as h stand. the propeller shaft of a Liberty ^ It has always been SIU policy it is today is largely their fault, is in danger of breaking when that the internal politics and and we are not going to be side­ it is operated at a speed of above ' economics of the NMU was none tracked into any pro-or. anti-com74 r.p.m. of our business. We never have mie beef. We cannot stand for The reason is that, at high the injection of polics into SIU - wanted any part of them. speeds, excessive vibratory tor­ affairs. sional stresses occur. In short, , PAINFULLY OBVIOUS We are a union of seamen, run the shaft gets the twists and the Right now, it is only too pain­ by seamen for the benefit of sea­ shakes at the same time and fully obvious that, divided as men, and we are well able to gets them bad. NMU members are, they are go­ take care of ourselves no matter * • 1 ing to have one hell of a time what lies ahead. trying to win the forthcoming The last thing we want to see r-->htest of strength with their com­ is waterfront trouble. But if it panies and the Taft-Hartley Act comes, we shall be in there Check the slop chest be­ -W: • '.l , next week. fighting for our rights with the fore your boat sails. Make ' Seeing that the entire NMU is knowledge that we are backed sure that the slop chest con­ fouled up from the internal by every resource of organized tains an adequate supply of With the Leaning Tower of Pisa in the background, these scrap, and encouraged by the labor. We shall know that our crewmembers of the SS Governor O'Neal. Waterman, pose for all the things you are liable successes other employers al­ cause is just and our quarrel a picture. Left to right. J. J. Keel, AB: M. J.^artin. DM: to need. If it doesn't, call the ready have enjoyed with the honorable. H. Farley, AB; R. C. Dunn, AB; T. J. Hilburn, AB; and R. Union Hall immediately. Taft-Hartley "big stick," the op­ Aussie Shrimpton McCarthy, OS. Picture was sent in by Brother Martin. erators see a golden—and I do mean "golden" — opportunity to deal a veritable death blow to a once powerful union. If they are successful, our own ship­ owners may feel like getting cute and trying the same thing on us. To the Editor: With preparation and an an ment of wages. «nd welfare for self, has created an "atmosphere" It therefore becomes our duty alysis of preseht-day dangers, union workers. If this destruc­ of imity which remains a silent to state plainly and firmly that, no American trade unionism to­ the AFL trade unions can "create tion of the labor movement con­ but powerful force. The indus­ matter what happens to the Na­ day continues to be sabotagec a powerhouse defense of the tinues, America and the world tries have not been taking a I F [f . tional Maritime Union, the Sea- in unions whi^h are dominated American labor movement. will see the death of true de­ chance with the Taft-Hartley farers International Union will by the parrots of communism. 'i-mocracy—and the precious free­ law. From their demands they $: fight as it always" has fought to However, there is another de­ There can also be the elimina­ dom of labor unions. created police brutality against tion of communist rSts from ex­ f' keep everyone of its conditions structive force at work: "Buststrikers and the honorable pro­ ploiting the battles of labor un­ Today, many militant labor called for and guaranteed in our Unionism." t ions, and from gaining leader­ leaders are aware of Jhe dangers tection of scabs. contracts. We mean Rotary Any militant union man read­ 'LABOR'S FIGHT Shipping and the Hiring Hall ing the labor-hating newspapers ship over rank-and-file member­ facing progressive unions. Here's ships. what A. J. Glover, leader of the along with everything else. realizes there is a plan by Am­ railroad switchmen, remarked Every Aiflerican luiion man, erica's big employers to wreck PHONY SUPPORT ACCEPTS CHALLENGE l'-?"' after the government blocked a who takes his union job and his I'^V Let us state now that we do the frame-werk and smash the In many strikes there were scheduled strike: "If the. gov­ membership seriously, should not believe that our own opera­ gains of labor unions. unions that rushed their prom­ ernment. is going to step in as realize that the freedom and the This "Bust-Unionism" follows ises of support to the striking a strike-breaking agency, it's gains of our unions have to be tors either desire or contemplate a labor dispute when our con­ a definite pattern: refusal to unions. But they never produced about time the American people protected in order to remain the bargain collectively and strike anything in the form of food, start thinking of what they are vital part of this democracy. tracts expire. breaking with police and scabs. financial donations, pickets or going to do for the American Labor's benefits to union men But if the NMU, in the mean­ time, has been defeated under The hope of this pattern is to even strategic advice. Such working man deprived of his remained unthreatened until the the Taft-Hartley Act, or has destroy the militancy within the phony promises of support were bargaining weapon.^' shocking Taft-Hartley law ex­ made a weak compromise on the weakest of union members; they the definite signs of suicidal ploded over this nation. Walter J. Reuther, the auto However, the Taft-Hartley law vital issues of the Hiring Hall in turn to influence the militant weakness. and the Rotary Shipping system, members into believing that un­ This is a dangerous disease to workers' leader, who was mys­ arid American communism are the SlU-contracted operators may ions are helpless, or that "neces­ have or allow within the de­ teriously shot, said the follow­ definitely creating chaos—^mainly ing from a hospital bed: "I real­ against our labor unions. Both feel that they have to throw sary" strikes have suddenly be­ fense of the labor movement. ly think this thing shocked a come dangerous and ineffective. down the gauntlet to us. There Every trade union should lot of guys into realizing that of these systems are threatening wiU be pressure on them to do Industry's program to divide check its strength and weak­ to wreck the legitimate Ameri­ Ii labor unions—^whiqh also hap­ nesses. It is imperative that there unionism is more than a matter can labor movement; so, you can be sure. If they do, we shall pick it up pens to be what the communi.sts be a detailed examination of of nickels and dimes and that ^ut the threat of communism and the battle will be on. What labor for—is in production be­ every part of union machinery— personal interests and prejudices should not be one of the rea­ is more, not the police, the Na­ cause of the Taft-Hartley Act. financial, strategic, educational, aren't so - important as they sons for laws to crush labor unions. Labor's immediate pro- . tional Guard nor the NaVal Re­ Legal enslavement of labor un­ etc. The strength, and stategy seem," ions was born through a politi­ of every union thus creates the He further stated that he is gram is the protection of its serve wiU stop us. more' than ever convinced, on traditional existence, and the Come hell or high water, we cal marriage of politician^ and possibility of unity. intend to keep our Hiring Hall. their "priority" friends, the fin­ Naturally, this _ -can be de­ the basis of sjnnpathetic mail he rights of its members to remain - Our trade is a hazardous and ancially influential employers. veloped into a powerful program received from union men in all free from scabs, police methods, peculiar one. Our working con­ These millionaires of industry of action—-if ever needed. The branches of organized labor, that and the labor-wrecking pro­ ditions are not as other men's, are suffering from a proflt-and- road ahead looks dark. The there is a real chance to unite grams _^of industry and goveimand for. that reason alone our power neurosis. They are the democratic existence, of free la­ American xmions in the near ment. All these labor-hating groups must realize that oUr free method of employment is of par- "superior" Americans who con­ bor unions has been attacked future. amoxmt importance to us. tinue to show no desire to un­ by industry, government ^and In my opinion therp has to be labor unions helped to strength- \ Not too many years ago, going derstand and eliminate the ec­ communism. This troubled world more than a real chance of or­ en this giant democracy. And "•fb sea was frequently the last re­ onomic struggles in life. This :s seeing unions continually ganized strength' and strategic they still remain the biggest sort of the derelict and the social group of powerful Americans is clubbed to death in strikes, militancy within and between la­ patriotic force in keeping our" outcast, but through the unions carrying on a "cold war" in dis­ Furthermore, th^ unions are bor unions. If every progressive nation living in the American seafaring has been built regard of the rights and welfat;e immediately blocked with laws union possesses definite strength way. designed to stop the improve-and a militant spirit this, in itan honorable profession—ho mat-l of all unionized workers. Cut and Run Hank Check It—But Good Democracy Depends On Free Labor m. �THE SEAFARERS Friday. June ll, 1948 Page Tiileen LOG NOTICE I Book No. 33227 urging that you get in touch DELOYLE SAINT-CLAIR Will holder of book bearing with your home immediately as WORRELL above number please report to there is serious illness in the Mrs. Anna Worrell, 1357 Bos­ the sixth floor, SIU Hall, 51 ton Road, Bronx §0, N. Y., Apt. family. Beaver Street, as soon as pos­ 5,^ asks you to write. sible. CHARLES*!. FARNUM i 4. 3^ 4 4 4 Get in touch with your Wife. CLAUDE F. BANKS Book No. 50376 Contact Paul C. Matthews, 11 Her address: Box 583, Lisbon Holder of above numbered Falls," Maine. Broadway, New York City. book is requested to report to 4 4 4 4. 4. 4. sixth floor, SIU Hall, 51 BeaVer RICHARD P. BARRON .H. L. HART MY GREATEST "DAY IN BASE-1 wean them from the habit of Street, New York, at first oppor­ Your mother is very ill. Con­ If this brother, who paid off tunity. 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Fleur wants to hear from you. in April 1948 are being held for Your sister, Mina, asks that stances of Babe Ruth's "called Once a follower of the move­ She's at 240 West 14th St., New you. you write to her care of Times shot" homer off Cube Root in ment, Koestler has written a 4 4 4 Square Hotel, 43rd St., and 8th York 11, N. Y. 1932; of Johnny Evers' force on book that must be read by ev­ Mail is being held in the San 4 4 4 Ave., New York City. Merkle that shoved the National eryone trying to comprehend FRANK NOVAK Francisco SIU hall for the fol­ League into an extra game in the communist mind and meth­ Contact your wife. Her ad­ lowing men: W. J. Lewis, Beton ALVIS J. WIGHTMAN 1908; of Tris Speaker's hit off ods. J. Le Lacheus; Beien Rubio, Ger­ Contact Paul C. Matthews. His dress: 531 Bloomfield Street, Mathewson that broke up the 4 4 4 Hoboken, N. J. address: 11 Broadway, • New 1912 series; of Babe Adams' mag­ BIOGRAPHY OF THE EARTH, ald R. Schartel, Robert- Aden, Bernard A. 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The ad­ thur Koestler; Penguin Signet mer, he writes deliberately for dress is 51 Beaver Street, New 4 4 4 BALTIMORE 14 North Cay St. Books, 189 pages, 25 cents. readers who do not know much B. R. KERSEY York 4, N. Y. Your old ship­ Wiliiam Rentz, Agent Calvert 4530 First published seven years about physics, mathematics, as­ mate on the SS Grange Victory, Get in touch with Seamen's BOSTON 276 State St. tronomy, geology or biology. In Waiter Siekmann, Agent Bowdoin 4455 Church Institute, 25 South St., ago, Koestler's account of the Brother Fred Paul, left them for other words, he keeps thingsGALVESTON 308"/j—23rd St. New York, N. Y. last days of a revolutionary you. simple. And when you finish Keith AIsop;^ Agent Phone 2-8448 about to be purged by the mon­ 4 4 4 4 4 4 what ,he has to say you will %ilOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. strous -state he helped create has ABE R. REEDER Crew of know a lot about the old earth, Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 SS George B. 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Crescent, London­ thg, object of abolishing power; ; SAN FRAI^ISCO.. 105 Market St. derry, Northern Ireland. "The Odyssey," Homer's ac­ of ruling over th«l people to 4 4 4' Steve Cardullo, Agent Douglas 2-5475 JOHN SAIAD count of the wanderings of SAN JUAN, BIR..^. .252 Ponce de Leon R. M. KNIGHT Odysseus after the Trojan War, : Sal Colls, Agent San Juan 2-5996 That disputed overtime on the is one of the great stories of SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. SS Marina, Voyage No. 9, is no all time. Probably any classical : Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 good. We have the clarification scholar would tell you that it TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Claude Simmons, Agent Phone M-1323 Sorry, boys; . can only be read .as an epic in Philadelphia. • HEADQUARTERS. .51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. poem in the original Greek, but Bill Luth, Acting Patrolman. Gus Brosig, who with such men classical scholars can be very HAnover 2-2784 as Brothers Baptist, Henri and SECRETARY-TREASURER F. A. TELTERTON NEW ORLEANS — The only Harris—all oldtime Cooks—^puts stuffy at times. Mr. Rieu, in this Paul Hall new translation, has presented See Patrolman Howard Guinbeef the SS Del Alba crew hac out chow that a Seafarer enjoys DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION "The Odyssey" as a prose novel, ier on the sixth deck of the New^ Lindsey Williams after a thre^-month trip concern­ sitting down to. and it still is one of the great York Hall about your receipt for . ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS ed the New Orleans Patrolmen. "The food is served by Mess' the 1948 assessments. Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler . Wie were sitting in the mess men who may not have been stories of world literature. , Joseph Volpian room, stamping the books and in the SIU long,, but who know permit cards, which the Dele­ that their jobs are as important gates had collected and turned as any other and so carry out [ HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. in with a slip telling how much The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ their part to the best of their Phone 5-8777 each man owed and wanted to farers International Union is available to all members who wish, ability." PORTLAND Ill W. Burnside St. to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of" Beacon 4336 pay. We were thinking how "The officers aboard, from RICHMOND, Calif. 257 Sth St. good it was to have a ship like their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have» the Captain* on down, are good Phone 2599 this on Monday morning. No the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every> SAN FRANCISCO, ....59 Clay St. beefs, no. gashounds and a clean Union men and -1:f!y: to cooperate SIU branch for tois purpose. Douglas 25475 with the unlicensed personnel in However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU": SEATTLE .86 Seneca St. ship ready for the next crew. every way to miake each voyage After aU the books had been Main 0290 hall, the LOG reproduces below the-form used to request the LOG,-; WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. taken care of, the three Dele­ better than the last one." which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 Terminal 4-3131 gates, M. C. Duet, Deck; Lloj^ Beaver Street, New "York 4 ,N.Y. GAVE PROMISE Shank, Engine; and William RoPLEASE PRINT INFORMATION Well, wfi promised the crew cheU, Stewards, came over and BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. told us they had a beef and that we would let the LOG know To the Editor: Cleveland 7391 wanted satisfaction. And this is about the Del Alba. And we CHICAGO, 111. ......3261 East 92nd St. don't blame' the gang for beefI would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to tha^ liil ^ Phone: Essex 2410 what they had'to say: ng." A crew like this, which is CLEVELAND. 2802 Carroll St. PLEASANT PAYOFF making the SIU standard some­ address below: I SlU HALLS SIU, A&G District No More Beef i Notice To All SIU Meeibera SUP Gt. Lakes District Main 0147 1038 Third St. Cadillac 6857 OULUTH..831 W. Michigan St. DETROIT Melrose 4110 TOLEDO... Summit St. Garfield 2112 Canadian District MONTREAL .^1227 Philips Squsre VICTORIA, B.C..... .602 Boughton St. Empire 4531 VAN^'0UVER........S65 .Hamilton St. v'. . y ,. Pacific' 78241 "You Patrolmen should ehjoy paying off a crew like this one but you never let us know about it. How about a write-up in the LOG. This ship comes in trip after trip, without a beef. The only men who get off are those compelled to by the Shipping Rules or for personal reasons. "We have one of the best'stewards in the business, Brother thing no other maritime imion can match, deserves to be heard about. There are plenty of oldtimers on the Alba. Among thxise we talked to were Williain Price, E. F. Sims, J. Pairsen, and P. Cendrowski. Next trip we are going to get this model SIU crew, to'send in a picture." ;^ohnston" Name Street Address State City .... Signed Book No. �THE FARERS f ttm SEA SEAFARERS Page Sixteen LOG Friday. June 11, 194f Fridayx • When Every Trip Was A Race With Death 111 'i-r;' y<-.' - - • .,, «"SSif;j;SS;a^ Never doeS an SIU shipboard or shoreside meeting adjourn without the Sea­ farers present standing'and observing "one minute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers." Of these departed, more.than 1,500" Seafarers werrkilled in.Worldl War II as they sought to keep the Allied life-lines going. The countless thousands who survived the death-dealing days all carry vivid memories of those harrowing missions. They do not forget the grotesque pictures of shipmates being swallowed by Death. One Seafarer—^Dusan- De Duisin—asks, "How can I forget?" He had three ship^. shot from under him. The photos on this page show Dusan and some of his Brothers shortly after a Japanese submarine torpedoed their ship, the H. M. Baker, in Mozambi­ After torpedo struck Baker's starboard side hatch, crew made off in two lifeboats and headed for Beira, 25 miles away. que channel ,at 2:35 a.m. June 6, '1942. The Waterman ship was lost but all hands survived, and were picked up 12 hours later by the British Freighter Twick­ enham. Dhsan and three others were survivors of the Bienville, sunk two months earlier with three-fourths of the crew losing their lives. , i« My ' Seated in second boat, second from left (white head covering) is Dusan. At this point Ihe Twickenham was sighted as she headed for survivors. Shortly after this photo was taken, all hands were aboard the British ship, a coal-burner. Seafarers were in lifeboats 12 hours before being picked up. Many crews had similar harrowing experiences. Aboard ihe Twickenham, Se^arers were fed and given sacks and warm blankets. In spite of their exhaustion, few slept. They 'were top anxious to feel solid ground under their feet. They made if okay, the enemy apparently waiting for cover of night to renew operations. pfilipSllll The rescue ship Twickenham, as she lay waiting for lifeboats to draw alongside. She took her cargo of Seafarers to Mombassa, Kfenya Colony, where they were forced by circumstances of war to wait for one month before beginning trip back to the States on Robin Wentley. Obviously, none of the nerve-wracking horror ex­ perienced by these Seafarers of the Baker can be trans­ mitted through pictures. Neither words nor pictures can portray the grimness of war, But thousands of Seafarers ran the gauntlet—unarmed and without convoy. Experi­ ences like those of the Baker men happened to Seafarers iR^ery day of the conflict. To thern, at least, "Lest We forget" has meaning. Though it was better than iMing on .seas in Norwegian-Steam-driven ^lifeboats, there was always the chance of i«ing hit again, Sea­ farers here pose with lifeboat assigned them by Twi#(>>>h*nt crew—just in case. But the run to Mombassa passed - without.. incident. De Dusan had high praise for Vincent Her­ nandez, AB, whose hand was severely burned when he grabbed a .line to' stop lifebpit from sjnasfaing against, the Baker.,j � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource June 11, 1948 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. X, No. 24 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 06/11/1948 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES UNION HIRING HALL MUST BE INCLUDED IN NEW PACT:SEAFARERS TO OPERATORS HOUSE GROUP KILLS ALEIN SEAMNE BILL FLORIDA LABOR VOTE BEATS WATSON COAST GUARD STOPPED IN TRY TO ESTABLISH HEARING UNITS SEAFARES URGED TO DONATE BLOOD TO AID MEN IN MARINE HOSPITALS HOUSE GROUP KILLS ALIEN SEAMEN BILL NEW CUSTOMS LAW ONLY FOR PASSENGERS HOUSE GROUP KILLS ALIEN SEAMNE BILL UNION HIRING HALL MUST BE MAINTAINED IN NEXT AGREEMENT,SIUTELLS SHIPOWNERS SIU CONTRACTED COMPANIES:MISSISSIPPI SHOWDOWN ON UMEMPLOYMENT PAY FOR SEAMEN IS DUE IN ALABAMA SEAFARER FIND PORT BALTIMORE IN POOR SHAPE WEATHER WARM, BUT NEW YORK SHIPPING COOL PHILLY GETS PLEASANT SURPRISE:SHIPPING IS ON THE RISE AGAIN PAPER CARGOES HEEP DROPPING DESPITE ERP THE SEA IS A RELENTLESS MISTRESS SS WARRIOR CHOW BEEF AIRED AT SHIP MEETING SEAFARER PHIL ACREE DIES; MEMBER OF UNION SINCE '38 ONE-TIME WRESTLER MEETS MUSE OF POETRY ABOARD SS CAVALIER Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/9c726a8668fe0e769aa2a644b2eee5df.PDF e6f131923aca8fe4f16357acfd152a9c PDF Text Text Official Organ of the Atlantic and Gulf District, Seafarers Internatiomd Union of North America NEW YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY, JUNE 18. 1948 VOL. X SlU leads In Formation Of PR Council ; NEW YORK—The unity of all ^longshoj^emen and other maritime workers in Puerto Rico became a virtual certainty this week as the result of a meeting here of offi­ cials of the International Long­ shoremen's Association, AFL, the Union de Trabajadores de Muelles, AFL, the Union de Empleados de Muelles, independent, and the Seafarers International Union. The several organizations ob­ tained a charter for a Puerto. Rico Port Council, and when the union's officials return to the island the UTM will make formal application to be chartered as IL^ District Council No. 2 of Puerto Rico. Granting of the charter will add 6,000 men to the ILA's membership in Puerto Rico, bringing the total to about 8,000, since the present District Council No. 1 has about 2,000 members. CHECKERS NEXT Until now, the UTM has been a direct affiliate of the Puerto Rican Federation of Labor which is part of the AFL. The Union de Empleados de Pl^t Muelles is also expected to enter the ILA fold, adding another 800 men. This union, whose members are checkers, clerks, (Continued on Page 14) Wekberger Reports To Union On London Adoty Conference The first Safety at Sea Conference^held since 1929 ended on June 10 in London. The Conference lasted six weeks and was attended by delegates from tltirty countries, plus observers from four nations and from seven international organizations. The United States delegation was composed of representa­ tives of the State Department. Coaist Guard, Federal Com­ munications Commission. Navy Department. Maritime Com­ mission. Federation of American Shipping. Shipbuilders Coun­ cil of America. Society of Naval Architects and Marine En­ gineers. American Federation of Labor. Congress of Industrial Organizations. American Bureau of Shipping, and the U. S. Weather Bureau. The Seafarers International Union was designated by AFL President William Green to represent the Federation, and SIU Vice-President Morris Weisberger was named the Union's delegate. , U. S. LEADS THE WORLD In his ^port. which starts on page 5. Delegate Weisberger points out many things which may or may not be known to United States merchant seamen. Chief point of information is that foreign countries, by and large, do not force shipowners or operators to observe the same safety regulations which are compulsory in the United States. Main reason that U. S. operators have had to institute decent s^ety measures is the strength of the seamen's move­ ment in this country. As a result of-the Conference, the saiety rules for all the represented nations will be improved, with certain standards being observed the world over. , The attendance of a Seafarers International Union delegate at th^ Conference is another phase of Union service which has nothing to do with-wages. In the struggle to better the con­ ditions and safety regulations of seamen, the SIU has always been in the front lines. For the complete text of Brother Weisberger's report, turn to page 5. The entire section may be removed from this issue of the LOG for future reference. PUERTO RICO PORT COUNCIL liiii Calmar Sues SlU Under T-H Act The Calmar Steamship Corpo•: ration has sued . the Seafarers ; International Union for $12,500 in the Federal District Court in . Maryland. ., The company alleges that the SIU tied up the. SS Marymar, a Calmar ship, for. four days in Boston early this month, and says that it suffered to the ex­ tent of $12,500 and >more^, Caln bar • lawyers also maintain that ; the SIU violated the agreement - signed between,the company and tile Union iii April. It should come as no surprise to learn that Calmar has brought ' the suit under the Taft-Hartley Act. In fact, if it were not for jtheT-H law, Calmar would have • been unable to bring any suit at '••-Ell- ' Every day, in a hundred de•t' . vious ways, the Taft-Hartley if: vAct is being; reyealed as a club; \yith which; the fmsses hphe to S' i^ash the - labor movement. However, the labor movement ; will not" be smashed. It would take more than a law to break --It:'' : • • •y: ••.•••••;•' iiil 111 mim No. 25 Seafarers Cemmittee Stands Fast On Union Hiring Haii Demand NEW YORK—The demands of the Union Ne­ gotiating Committee, that the Hiring Hall be re­ tained in the new contract now being negotiated, has been met with counter-proposals "which are not up to snuff" by the committee representing the Atlantic and Gulf Ship Opera-* tors Association. In the first hard by the fact that the ship­ meetings, which took place last owners take the position that .pie week, it was pointed out by the section of the Taft-Hartley law Union's Committee that the Hir­ which, according to them, pre­ ing Hall principle was the most vents such clauses has never important issue at stake and been interpreted by the courts. that no other matters could be Therefore, even though the ope-^ settled until the operators had rators are seemingly not averse agreed not to tamper with the to agreeing to such a clause in Union's traditional method of as­ the proposed contracts, they are signing men to jobs aboard not willing to do so because of possible legal penalties. ships. REPORT MADE In the face of the unsatisfac­ tory propositions put forth to At the regular meeting, on date by the operators' represen­ Wednesday, June 16, the Union tatives, the SIU's position re­ Negotiating Committee made a mains the same, and it has been partial report of the bargaining made very clear to the ship­ sessions and stated that further owners' committee that the re­ negotiations will be scheduled sponsibility for peaceful negotia­ in an attempt to reach an agree­ tion of a new contract lies ment on the Hiring HaU. A com­ strictly in their hands. plete analysis of the negotiations, The job of concluding an plus digests of other union con­ agreement including the Hiring tracts on the Hiring HaU issue, Hall principle is made doubly wiU be carried in a future issue of the LOG. . • Other demands of the Union, IS FORMED which will be discussed only after the Hiring Hall is settled to the satisfaction of the SIU, are substantial wage increases for all ratings, agreement oh the principle of establishing a welfare fund, and clarification of certain working rules. There is no doubt but that failure of the operators to agree to a' union security clause ui the new agreements will pre­ cipitate a strike. The action of the membership in overwhelm­ ingly approving a $10.00 Strike Assessment is ample proof of that fact. Members of the Negotiating Committee are Paul Hall^ Rob­ ert Matthews, Lindsey WiUiams, Ray White, and Joe Algina. •U: 2 il Wall St. Settlement Waterfront unity in Puerto Rico became a certainty this week when representatives of the SIU. the ILA. the Union de Trabajadores de Muelles (UTM) and the Union de Empleados de Muelles (UEM) met in New York to form a Port Council and lay the groundwork for the entrance of the UTM and the UEM into the ILA. Sal Colls, the SIU Puerto Rico Agent, played a leading, role in getting the unions together. Front row (left to right): Juan B. Garcia. Pres. of Local No. I of .the UTM; Ranion Mejias. V-P of the ILA District CouncU No. 1 in Puerto Rico; Walter Holt. Intl V-P of the ILA; Joseih P. Ryan. Intl Pres. of the ILA.* Lindsey Wil­ liams. SIU Director of Organisation: and J. A. Cintron Rivera. Pres. of the UEM. Back row: Rodrigo C. Valle. BecY of the UEM: Sal Colls: Ray White. SIU • Headquarters Representative; Jtmnoi:^ Gordils^ Pres. of the UTM; and Manuel Gordils. ILA member. On June 17. after more than one month of investi­ gation. William J. McCormack. who was named by • the Mayor to bring about a final settlement of the Stock Exchange dispute, made his report. His recommendations. ^ V ;• which were accepted by both sides, include wage increases, annuities, hospitalization, i group insurance, and a bonuis,; "r-m ] �-j - -- ^ . Pag® Two X. THE •S^E.AFA RE.R^S L6G • Friday, June 48* 1348 SEAFARERS Published Weekly b^y the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Feder::tion hf Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 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 Big Stick I v.. Something new has been added to collective bar­ gaining lately—since the enactment of the Taft-Hartley law. That something is another big stick in the hands of cthe employers. . The new principl<i was first tentatively tried out on the Mine Workers, and when it proved effective in break­ ing the UMW strike, it was added to all the other strike­ breaking weapons in the hands of the anti-labor forces in this country. This new principle, which was at one time outlawed by the Norris-La Guardia Act of 1932, is the Govern­ ment injunction against strikes. Right now the National Maritime Union, CIO, and other CIO waterfront unions are prevented, by Govern­ ment injunction, from striking to protect the union hiring hall, the keystone of the maritime movement. The use of injunctions against any labor union in its fight to protect the working conditions of its member­ ship, and for a wage which can keep pace with the rising cost-of-living, is a dirty tactic that smacks of fascism. Workers, in a really free country, should have the right to refuse to work under conditions that enslave them, and for wages which grind them down to a low economic level. Government injunction, directed against the worker and for the benefit of the boss, is a dangerous weapon F. NERING which can be used to coerce men into doing something N. MUTIN that they honestly oppose. E. T. BROWN A man's labor is the only commodity he has to sell, F. ADKINS and he has the right to refuse to sell it unless the price W. H. RHONE is reasonable and just, and the conditions suitable. L B. GRIERSON S. RIVERA In the decision rendered last year by the Supreme A. DUDDE Court, in which the conviction of John L. Lewis and the M. F. MORRISON .United Mine Workers was upheld for contempt of court,] B. KOSOW Justice Murphy said: "It becomes apparent that the im­ R. F. PEPIN plications of today's decisions cast a dark cloud over the A. BJORNSSON -C. NANGLE future of labor relations in the United States. These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, P.DAUGHSRTY "If seizure alone justifies an injunction ... some - fu­ VECCHlOture Government could easily utilize seizure as a subter­ as reported'by the Port Agents. > These Br61hets'iind' lime'hanging G. H. CHRISTENSEN "^ heavily on their'batids. Do what you can-to cheer them up by fuge for breaking any and all strikes in private industries. writing to them. E. GRAHAM The workers would be effectively subdued under the im-. C. O. LYNSKY ' ; MARINE HOSP. CHARLES N. PAKNE yy-. F. PREZALAR ~ fpact of the restraining order and contempt proceedings. BALTIMORE GEORGE PEDDICORD ARTHUR COBB JiGARDNER Those were prophetic words. Events have proved that" M. J. LUCAS EDWARD-KOML M. F. MORRISON what occured then has turned out to be a strike-breaking S.T.CANTRELL MYION 'E. FOLTS 4 t pattern for the present day. T. BRYANT O. FAUARA NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL Men Now h Tke Mame Hospitak Seizure Of Power WILLIAM H. KUMKE THOS. S. JOHNSON G. F. COBBLER EDW. L. PIERCE EDDIE J. CAROVOUS PAUL R. SEEFOR B. J; FREDERICKS WILLIAM T. ROSS . C. .H. JONES 4. 4, 4, STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL S. HEIDUCKI F. OLSEN G. FINKLEAJ.-McDEELY D. DeDUISTN A. JENSBY J. L. ROBERTS Commies in America are caught between the orders jfrom the communist international for more super-militant action to embarrass American industry and keep relief ^oods from European countries, apd a growing revolt -against them by the rank and file of their unions, who 'are tired of being sold down the political river again trolled unions, or thoroughly demoralized, the. task of and again. • keeping control over these outfits and keeping them along Faced by these growing revolts from below, they the Moscow trail will be so much easier. are trying desperately to purge their outfits of oppofition The rumor is that the commies are a long way on and to consolidate their position. In recent months, they the road to pulling out of the AFL and CIO and forming have reformed the once-repudiated Committee for Mari­ their own national labor federation, such as they once time Unity, by organizing the Joint Mobilization Com­ had during 1929-1935. This move is much-more than a mittee for June 15 th, in a last attempt to seize control possibility. But whether they stay within the existing: of the maritime industry; and forced out the opposition framework of labor, or start their own group, thus still from varjous sections of the following CIO unions: the further dividing and weakening labor, the most important i^^United Electrical Workers, United Office aifd Professional thing to remember is that , a communist-controlled union orkers. United Wholesale and Retail Workers, United is not in business to help the working man, but as an­ iPublic Workers and the United Furniture Workers—to other weapon in the arsenal of Russia. name but a few instances. And we don't have to go to Yugoslavia, or Czecho-; It is not that the commie unions want to lose mem­ Slovakia or Poland to see that. There is proof enough in bership, but that with the ioppositihn out of their coti- this country. ' ' X- <r R.- BUNCH E. LIPARRI -.-TvtS J. DENNIS C. MASON R.' F. BLACK A. LOOPER t • C. GREEN i T-" V. P. BALLINGS C. R.'GRIMES -AMXX W. J. HOULIHAN J. R. TUNNELL H. A. HUTTQ J. ROGERS • • r-mm R. HASKELL T. R. BROGKLESBY J.W.CURRAN L. B. MILLER J. SATERNEZ T. J. TASSIN ' J. ROSZMEZ M. BAKER A. BARRENS tit BRIGHTON MARINE HOSP, • E. J. DELAMANO JOHN J. GEAGON JOHN SCULLY ROBERT LORD' ' BUSSELL.NEARYin Vi . "7 V./ V: ' if �TH E SEAFARERS LOG Fridiiy. Jui» 18, 1848 Frisco Handles All Comers In 'Beefiest' Week Movie Schedule "Drums on the Congo," starring Stuart Erwin and Ona Munson: and a comedy short subject, "Old-lime Mo­ vies," featuring the Easy , Aces— This program will be pre­ sented for the membership on the 3rd deck of the New York Hall tomorrow: SATURDAY, JUNE 19 at 12 noon. All hands are invited to attend the movie tomorrow and every other Saturday. Enjoy the best available in sound film entertainment — .at no cost — in the comforts of your own Union hall. Watch this space each Fri­ day for the announcement of the following day's pro­ gram. By A. S. CARDULLO Baltimore Sh^ii^ Still Slow; Job Ibmters Asked Not To Apply By WILLIAM (Curley) RENTZ Remember this: Get to the pay­ off when the Patrolman is there. Don't come in late and then com­ plain that you were gypped be­ cause the Patrolman was not there to square your claims. There are a lot of Firemen in­ volved in beefs on the ships pay­ ing off here. This circujnstance arises from the fact that a Fire­ man on the 4-to-8 watch on the payoff day must stand that watch. If he doesn't want to stand it, he should call the Hall for a re­ placement. He definitely should not leave the ship. He's still on the payroll. STAY AWAY There are too many men on the beach here, so staj' away imless you have plenty of money to keep you going. We don't know why so many men keep ar­ riving in Baltimore in spite of our repeated warnings that ship- BALTIMORE Shipping re­ mains on the slow bell in this port and, so far as the future is concerned, all we can do is hope for the best. There were eight payoffs, which may not sound so bad. But we had only four sign-ons and another ship headed for the boneyard. The sugar strike has cut into BuU Line operations to add to our overall problem. There was the usual assort­ ment of beefs on the ships pay­ ing off, which we managed to settle at the right place in the right way.—aboard ship, SIU style. However, some of these By LLOYD GARDNER payoffs might have been a little , PHILADELPHIA — The City smoother had the crmftmiembers of Brotherly Love' is not going really known their own contracts to be the scene of much Bro­ with the companies. therly Love during the next few KNOW THE CONTRACT weeks. First the Republicans will The members of a crew should hold their Convention, quickly know what is what. They should followed by the Democrats and study their agreements care­ the Wallace-communist coalition. fully. Then they would have a None of the working stiffs clear idea of what calls for over­ here are too much interested in time pay and what does nut. Too RFADTMIS! I what those people do. They often seamen "think" they have know that, no matter which candidates are chosen, the guy overtime coming when they who works for a living is go­ don't. ing to get the dirty end of the Moreover, too many members "forget" to turn in their over­ stick. time within the 72-hour limit. As one SIU member put it, Remember that if ^ overtime "Philly is plenty hot during the claims are not recorded within summer, and with the hot air 72 hours they are no good. coming out of convention halls That's what it says in all the during the conventions, the cli­ contracts, and that's the way it ping is slow. mate here is going to be al­ There is one strike on here, the works. most too hot to bear." Another thing, crewmembers sugar strike we mentioned above. I'm of the opinion that most should be at the payoff when the This has diverted Bull ships to guys will tune the conventions Patrolman is there. A case in Philadelphia and New York. off the television scene, and in­ point is the SS Citadel "Victory's The strikeVs seem to be doing stead tune in the baseball games. crew which paid off here the. all right, although the company It's better to watch a pitcher other day. is trying to break the union by winding up than to see and Some of the boys from this public requests for people to hear anti-labor Taft make a Isthmian ship were ashore all take the jobs. However, nobody speech. day and came back at the very takes the jobs and nobody is last moment to get their money. crossing the lines. SHIPPING OKAY Philly Will Try To Dodge Hot Air Of Conventions Business slackened off a bit this week, but shipping is still not bad. A rated man can ship almost any day, if he is not waiting for a particular ship or particular run. Two payoffs this week helped keep us going. The SS Steel Advocate paid off after 3 long run and took on nearly a full crew. The SS Emilia, Bull, also paid off. These Bull Line vessels are only out 3 to 4 weeks and so there isn't much of a payoff and only a few replacements are called for. Quite a few ships hit here in transit, and we can usually be sure of furnishing one or two men to each of them. The main topic of conversation down here is the maritime situa­ tion. Everybody wants to know what's going to happen, and when. Of course, we're confident that we can hold up our. end, and we are sure glad that we bolstered our |osition by the $10.00'Strike Assessment. We're also glad that we are not fouled up by internal strife and bickering the way the NMU is. SIU seamen can look with pride and confidence at their Union. 6et A Receipt Every member making a donation to the Union for any purpose should receive an official receipt bearing the amount of the contribu­ tion and the purpose for which it was made. If a Union official to whom contribution is given does not make out a receipt for t^e money, the matter should immediately be referred to Paul Hall, Secretary-Trea­ surer, SIU, 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y, In advising the SecretaryTreasurer of such transac­ tions, members should state the name of the official and the port where the money was tendered. Trinidad Considers Idea Of Free Port In Docksite Area PORT OF..SPA1N—The British colonial government of Trinidad has promised to consider estab­ lishment of a free port at Docksite, as soon as that area is turned back by the United States which has been using it as a military base, the Alcoa company disclosed this week. If a free port area is set up in Trinidad, it will mean that goods for transhipment will not have to pass through colonial customs, and should result in a greater amoimt of tonnage moving through here. According to plans believed to be in progress, new processing, packaging and manufacturing in­ dustries will be ready to move into such an area to take advan­ tage of the privileges normally associated with a free port. SAN FRANCISCO—While pay­ offs haven't been so hot lately," we had the "beefiest" week in our history last week. WeU, there's nothing like activity to prevent monotony from taking charge. We very proudly can report that all beefs, even in far-away Seattle where the SS Brazil Victory, Missisippi, paid off with transportation, were settled to the satisfaction of the crews involved. All told, twenty A&G ships hit the Gold Coast this past week; One—and we won't give the name—actually hit it, but no harm was done to the ship or to the crew. Fellows from the Purdue Vic­ tory, Waterman, and the Yorkmar, Calmar, stopped in for a gabfest. In the group were John Lane, E. Johnson, Bill Thomp­ son, R. B. Waters, A1 Reese, Bob Tate, K. Hatgimisios, Bob Guer­ rero, Ralph Bailey, B. Lunnigan, G. Noble, F. Delgado, J. Davis, E. B. Crowther, Shelly White, J. Padzik, and Guy Walter. NO SLEEP Max Byers, Electrician, just got back from Singapore where he was hurt aboard the Cedar Creek. As a result of the acci­ dent, he says, he hasn't slept in forty days, but he looked good when he stopped by here on his way to the Marine Hos­ pital. Joe Reyes, one of the elever book carrying Reyes brothers in the SIU-A&G, just finished a two-week stay in the Marine Hospital. He was a pretty sick boy,, but he got well in a hurry when he heard that his brother Angelo was coming in on the Minot Victory, Isthmian. Three Isthmian ships, Kenyon Victory, Twin Falls Victory, and Clyde Seavey, all crewed up out here and that took quite a fewmen off the beach. Other Isthmian scows, Kelso Victory, San Angelo Victory, and the Lindsley, are going to pay­ off here next week and we may have some news from them. Shipping Activity Aimost At Standstiii In New York By JOE ALGINA NEW YORK —Shipping took a cue from the weather here this week and took a turn for the worse. In fact, things are almost at a standstill. This situation was not imexpected. While we were enjoying tl^e fruits of some pretty snappy shipping during the past few weeks we kept a weather eye out for an expected lull—and this is it. On the payoff side, however, there was considerable activity, with a sizeable number of good payoffs heading the list. Among the vessels that came in in good shape are the following: PAID OFF SS Lyman Stewart, an Alcoa scow. She was in pretty good shape, with only a few minor beefs and they wer;e settled at the payoff. SS Jean La Fitte and SS Daniel Huger, both of Water­ man. The Huger came in after a six-month trip, which - was highlighted by a minimum of beefs. • • v,, - SS Joliet Victory, a Robin line ship, back from a South African run> proved to be in good shape. SS Fisher Ames, of American Eastern,c:||[ad completed a sevenmonth voyage and is now headed for the lay-up. SS .Suzanne, Bull line vessel, in after a six-week run to South Ajhica. Also paying off was the Can­ ton Victory, after an intercoastal trip. She's^ Waterman job. Two otheif ships paying off, the Sea Trader and the Sanford Dole, are being laid up — for how long, we don't know. The outlook for the coming week doesn't appear too bright at this point. There are no indicajjons that shipping will pick up, unless some of the ships are hauled out of the layup fleet. NON-UNION BEEF Once again, I would like to make clear that unpaid loans are strictly personal problems, and have . nothing to do with the Union. Perhaps it would be wise to repeat the previous warning that it is up to each man to watch out for his own money. If a man comes aboard ship, borro\vs some cash and fails to pay it back, it is only the con­ cern of the parties involved. These personal beefs are be­ ing reported to the Union every day but there is nothing we can do about it, except to suggest that the lenders exercise a little care. An item worthy of interest is this week's ruling by the Un­ employment Insurance Appeal Board of the New . York State Department of Labor. In ruling on a pilferage case, the board held that a man guilty of pil­ ferage would face a seven-week delay in obtaining unemploy­ ment benefits. A NEW PAPERS Before getting off the deck, I'd hke to pass along a sugges-' tion that may save some future time for many of the brothers. Any man with six months seatime in the Engine Department or 12 months in the Deck Gang who carries a wartime emerg­ ency shipping certificate, stating that it "expires six months after the termination of the war" should have it replaced with a regular peacetime certificate. Simply go to the Coast Guard, or shipping commissioner who issues seamen's papers in your port, taking with you two pass­ port photos and your present certificate and ask for the peace­ time issue. If those who carry the war­ time certificate will take care of this matter now, they -will save some , time later on. . : . / 1 •t �-J? >."".:>'\0;-.' : •-,.•'•• T H E S EA^E A HE HS ifO G j i'-'v:';"" Page Four Pridayi June 18f 1446 The In the first World War, when I anchor in Sydney Bay, and sailed straight and steady before an anxious voice: "Ri>rakiezs! drove foaming to the Northward, served in the capacity of Sec­ loaded hull down, was ready a westerly breeze and under a Breakers! Land ahead and on making straight for the Kings. the lee!" ond Mate on the fourmasted bark for sea, the sails bent, the clews fair sky. Three days later, the Kings The Three hove in sight with, their crowns • Juteopolis, we had an old sail- shackled. On the poop stood She hummed aloft, seas Right enough. patcher with us, called George swished past, her bowsj wake Kings, the rugged rocks Off in mist. Close-hauled, the vessel and nicknamed Dra,chmas. foamed with a hush in a long Northern New Zealand, stood sailed touch and go, shivering line astern. The days of longi dangerously near the lee. Men the weather clews. The Kings He had been going to sea so watches on deck and short hours jumped to Iheir stations and were near and the breakers furi­ long, keeping much to himself below, went fast and left no threw the ship in the wind. She ously foamed. and spending as little money time, but to work and sleep, re­ shook, shivered, missed the stays. ashore as possible, that he had It was an anxious moment. lieve one another on the stroke "Helm hard over!" the Captain But, at last, the danger was past. been able to save most of his of the bell, struck at half hourly roared. pay and, consequently had The Skipper, chewing tobacco, intervals, night and day. . stowed away quite a few sover "Square the yards!" the Mate gave a broad grin and continued Time rtded fore and aft. It eigns. bawled. Men lay back on, the to smile. It was a close call. gave no time to reflect. Men braces and hauled. Juteopolis The sailors shouted' three times: For reasons best known 'to were kept at work, "to keep wore round, just in time! "Hip, hip. Hurrah! We're home­ himself, he kept his pile of Eng­ the devil out of their mind." ward bound!" lish pounds, in gold, hidden in The men wiped their sweaty At six o'clock in the morning, his seachest. Many times . a the Captain with his brief case, brows and waved their c^s, The fourmasted bark Juteo­ day he would stop sewing and ready to go ashore on business, there was the order of the day: good-bye to the Kings! The ship polis drove to the eastward, be­ going into his room, felt the lid to step into the waiting launch. "Fetch your brooms and buckets ran to the northward • again, fore a westerly gale, .bcKoning aloft. Squalls passed overhead of his sea-chest to see and make Just then, a voice was heard. aft! Wash down!" braced up and bowsed down. And the Mates had to handle low. The wind strummed on the sure that he hadn't forgotten "Captain, Captain!" it called the bucket, throwing the water Two days later, Norfolk Island steri shrouds. It blew harder to lock his "safe." excitedly. Sails was seen, hurry­ bore in sight again! The ship and she ran as. if chased by the The singular Sails came from ing up the poop ladder. "Please, went about and saUed south once following seas. Greece and one could never tell Captain, buy me tobacco," he more. Soon the Three Kings Ihe days went and the weeks how he felt about his shipmates. cried and, fumbling, prpduced were seen again! The ship passed. The wind howled, the The Juteopolis, a lime juicer, from his pocket a soiled hand­ turned north once more. sea roared, the scud flew, the carried before the mast 24 able kerchief, untied the knot with ship drove shortened down to It kept o« for a month. Wind seamen, who were rough, tough shaky fingers, then held up lo!er tops'Is and fores'l, and ship­ steady in the face; no rain and ready at sea and, naturally, crown, a shiny piece of silver. ping seas with a thud. She squalls, no water to wash die; made merry in port. face, no shave. Ikr a solid trembled. UNSAFE SAFE Sails would sit alone in his month, which began with two On the flSth day out of Sydney, room on nights in port, smoking The Skipper frowned. "All close shaves, the foul wind blew according to dead reckoning, we his pipe in peace, and would right. Sails," he said curtly and, like a curse; and Juteopolis, man­ were off' the Horn, and in bad not even think of joining the taking the coin, paused signifi­ ned by bearded sailors, just kept weather. Night came. Dark as merry marineros. One Sunday cantly. "You better give me sailing Northward and South­ hell. Squall struck. It screamed. afternoon, when the ship lay in all your money," he resumed re­ on deck with a swe^. ^he days ward like the Flying Dutchman Men held on to lifelines. Sydney, Australia, he received flectively. "It is not safe to keep passed. The little bell aft struck under full sail. Sviddenly the fores'l sheet car­ an imexpected call. Fortune money aboard." the time, the big bell forward ried away. The sail flapped with BAD AND DIRTY walked in his room. Sails - stared suspiciously. "Me answered with a bang, bang—. a jerk and was ripped to'rib- . . "George, loan me a crown!" keep my money in de seachest deep and vibrant. And the look­ On the 39th d£^y at sea, the bons with the sound like a volley all • de time. Me no lose one^ He called, hoarsely. out man crowed: "All's well, Skipper threw down his cap, of muskets. Then came an omin­ . Drachmas stared like a man penny. Captain," he answered sir!" stamped upon it with his feet ous lull. addressed abruptly in foreign with affected assurance and ex­ "It looks like a pleasant pas­ and, frothing at his mouth, lingo. There stood before him, plained. "Me go to sea long sage, too good, to last," the Skip­ shouted impo-ecations at the foul A greybeard, roaring wildly, charged for the ship, and struck John Fortune, the oldest able time." per remarked one day, speaking wind. Then he threw his cap the stern a terrible blow. There seaman in the foc'sle, who had "I tell you. Sails, it is not the to the Chief Mate. overboard. boasted in bar rooms that, in the place for savings—a seachest "It bids nae gud," observed the "Over with the helm!" Jbe was a slam-bang. The wheel kicked, threw the helmsman 50 years spent at sea, he had not aboard ship. You savvy. Sails," Mate, a canny Scot. called to the Mate. "Square over, and spun hard over with a the Captain spoke with em­ saved, a penny. whirr. WATER RATIONED Fortune stepped forward, big phasis. There was a crack. Two pintles . and upright, and said: "Come on, Then, after a moment of si­ On the seventh day ^at sea, one of the rudder broke, and steering George, loan me the crown—I lence,' accentuated thoughtfully: half of the fresh water had dis­ You give me your money and gear broke, too. It was a wild want to go ashore." I'll put the money in a bank. appeared. It was found out that night. The Ship ran, rolled, the water had run out from the "NO MONEY" yawed. Another greybeard You'll draw interest, savvy." tank into the bilges. - All hands charged upon us, broadside, and Drachmas shrank back, waved were put on one half a gallon of Drachmas shook his bald head, swept over like an avalanche^ no got money.," he answered his hands. "No, no, Capitan, fresh water a day, each man; with, hard disconcem and sat ^e no trust nobody ashore!" he and one half of it went to the The weather side of sailmakexclaimed- with some apprehen­ galley for coffee and cooking. -L , down heavily on his seachest. er's room was smashed by the sea and swept clean. Night dark Fortune turned and left with­ sion. Then the fair wind died and; as hell. The ship ran and rolled out a word. That evening he "Damn it! Don't you know, the ship drifted for a few days and the big bell tilled. Men^^ carried out his donkey's break- there's a war?" the Skipper in baffling airs, all roimd the . fast (straw mattress) and, throw­ asked ominously. compass. One night we received away and let's run down. South held on to the lifelines and list-" ing it on the pier, sold it to a a foul blow. It struck in the of New Zealand, around the ened, now to the slam-bang of There was a suspense. the rudder then to the toll of watchman for a shilling, then "An enemy raider or sub­ face, blowing strong from the bloody Bluff." the bell. went ashore for a drink. west. All hands braced up the marine may get us, what then?" Half way down to Bluff, the We managed at last to secure .Fortune returned aboard late the Captain questioned, peering ship and she ran to the north- wind backed against- the hands Ward, close-hauled, fitting ev­ the rudder and get the ship un­ at' night and two sheets in the at Sails with puzzled attention. of the clock, and began to blow ery foot of her way to windward. der control and get things wind, then crawled in his bunk Sails clasped his palms, foul again, worse than befoi-e. It "Breakers ahead!" the lookout and slept on the bare boards, hunched his shoulders, bowed blew bad and dirty. turning from side to side so the and shook his old -head. "Me man let out the cry, two days , later. A penal colony, from "Damn it, all!" the Skipper woodwork creaked. hang on to my money. Captain," which no convict had ever es­ swore and shook his fist. "Hard The next morning, he turned he said in a hushed tone. caped, bore sharp on the bow. over with helm, Mr. Mate; let's to, stiff, and went aloft to bend "All right, then. Sails, go for­ It was the dreadful Norfolk- l3»- run back and try to weather the the ga'ri'sails without a com­ ward," the Skipper spoke, out, land, a bluff, rocky., mountain Kings or go to Davy Jones!" plaint. The man had known toil, firmly; then waved his arm once rising darkly out of the ocean, CLOSE CALL he had suffered hunger and and went ashore to clear the and with seas washing around its thirst, and had passed many a ship. base in white fury. The Mate blew his whistle and sleepless night, and had weath­ Men hurried on deck and shouted: "Come on, boys make THE LONG RUN ered many a gale—since the day threw the ship on other tack, order, and trimmed the sails for he first left his native Ireland The next day, at dawn, the then braced up sharp and flat­ the do or die run. Juteopolis, and went to sea. Why, then, Juteopolis went to sea, pa.s.sed tened the saUs. The Juteopolis your choice whether you want dompiain? through the narrow Heads in ran to the Southward, to get to see the girlg in Ireland or the more or less shipshape. Two men A few days later, his temper tow, and the men waved to the away. mermaids at Three Kings?" came aft to hold the wheel and girls. blazed out—^he threw his sheath "Hurrah! We've just es­ "The girls, the girls in Ire­ steel the ship. . j knife. It shot through the air "Good-bye!" caped!" the men shouted. land!" the men replied in chorus. like an arrow and missed the Soon the hawser was let go, "There's ocean^ to our lee and "Old Drachmas Is gone and his: "All right, then, wear ship!" sea-chest, too!" a voice cried in cabin boy by an inch. "You the,- yards hoisted, the sails we're free,-free!" the Mate sang out. "Square away the night; , t^oung rascal," he growled behind sheeted home, and the vessel BREAKERS AHEAD the main and cro' jack yards, and his grey beard, "I'll teach you to squared away for the long run It was Fortune who cried. tease me about my donkey's aroimd the Horn, to Queenstown The ship sailed for two days, mind the tacks and sheets!" breakfast." ._ • Capt. Hi J. Peterson. Men went to work with a will, for orders. The sail crowded and jammed in the wind; then, sud­ H The bark Juteopolis, riding at drawing alow and ; aloft; she' denly, iJmlbokout man called in' put the ship ground in short -.-•i-. ... .. . i/ . 1 �Friday. June 18, 1948- In accordance with Insti'uctiions, I attended the meet­ ings of the International Conference on Safety of Life at Sea, held in London, Erigland', April 23 to JOne 10{ 1948^ These conferences were initiated in order that each' nation-might profit by the experiences of the others, in regard to the protection of the- lives of crew andpassengers. It has also been recognized for many years that a code- of uniform international maritime safety rules were- desirable. In order tO' establish a basis for a more thorough understanding of the- circumstances surrounding the 1948 International Conference on Safety of Life at Sea the following historical resume is set forth; I ll TUE SEAFARERS LOG Starling, on this page is- SIU- Vica-Prasident Morris Weisberger's report of the- Safety At See Conference, which we-s held in Londonr Ettgland> from April 23 to June^ 11. Brother Weinberger was the-': representative of the^ American; Federa­ tion' of Labor, and- was a member of the Uv S. Delegation Page Five 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. U, S. Navy Department U. S. Maritime Commission National Federation of American Shipping Shipbuilders Council of America Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers American Federation of Labor (Seamen's Repre­ sentative) 10. Congress of Industrial Organization (Seamen's Representative) 11. American Bureau of Shipping 12. U. S. Weather Bureau on May 31, 1929. Although the United States was a signatory nation, it did not i-atily the treaty until the middle of 1936, and even then the ratification was with Basic Principles of the U. S. Delegation qualifications. One reservation was in connection with Article 54 (Control) of the Convention, which was The fundamental principles set forth by the Depart­ felt to be subject to ambiguity of interpretation. This ment of the State for the guidance of the U. S. Delega­ The 1889 Conference was enlarged- upofi by spelling-, out that it wa& to be tion were as follows: The International Marine Conference of 1889r held in understood that the United States reserved to its (1) that no proposal which would reduce the effec­ Washington, D, C., and attended by 19 maritime officers exercising control the right to make necessary tive standard of safety below that established nations, was the first general international conference inspections of foreign vessels in: its ports and to with­ by the 1929 Convention would be acceptable. pertaining to safety of life- at seai The primary pur­ hold clearance to any vessel- which could not proceed (2) that standards materially in excess of the pose of that conference was to consider the Inter­ to sea with safety, until such time as the vessel was U.S. proposals should not be advocated or national itules of the Road which had been drawn up put in condition so that it couid proceed to sea without initiated but if such px-oposals were advanced by Great Britain in 1862, adopted by . some 34 mari­ danger to the passengers or crew. and strongly supported by other nations they time nations within the next two years, and frequently Two other I'eservations were inserted to insure that might be accepted. changed. nothing in the Convention should be so construed' as to (3) that in case any subject in the U.S. pro­ This 1889 conference was also to consider the estab­ nullify or modify certain vested rights of seamen under posals was eliminated or not adequately lishing of regulations pertaining to- seaworthiness of- U. S. law.. covered by the Conference, a resolution should yessels, load lines, distress and rescue, personnel The 1929 Convention and Regulations contained a be submitted advocating the importance of qualifications, manning, discipline of crew, steamer number of provisions intended to improve the safety the subject and remanding it for further study. lanes, night signals for communication, dissemination of ocean-going shipping, particularly vessels carrying of meteorological information, warming of derelicts in passengers. They provided a specific formula for the Organization of the Conference sea lanes, and other dangers to mariners, uniform subdivision of vessels, protection against fire, minimum On April 23, 1948 the first plenary session was held. buoyage, and the organization of a permanent inter­ life saving equipment, standards for radio telegraphy, This session was attended by the representatives of national maritime committee. and a number of general provisions dealing with safety all of the nations present. The 1889 conference considered all the aforemen­ of navigation. At this session the President suggested that, followtioned items, but many of them were dropped from The document also contained as an appendix, pro­ ixig the precedent of the 1929 Conference, five commit­ the agenda as unsuited for international negotiation. posed changes in the rules for the prevention of col­ tees be formed one for each of the main divisions The final act contained the international regulations lision at sea. In addition to the eighteen signatory with which the subject matter of the Conference for preventing collisions at sea, a requirement upon all nations, a total of twenty-five other nations acceded to might conveniently be broken up. Accordingly, five vessels in a collision, to stand by and render assistance, important parts of the Convention and' Regulations. committees were appointed as follows: the requirement that officers and lookouts must meet Marine disasters since 1929; such as the Vestris, the certain eye-sight and color blindness standards; provi­ Morro Castle. and the Mohawk, together with the Committee No. 1—Construction sions for the distribution of navigational information; advances made in naval architecture and marine en­ This committee was concerned with the proposals a recommendation for the establishment of North gineering, and the experiences gained in the adminis­ that have been put forward for amendment of the 'Atlantic routes; and a recommendation for the estab­ tration' of the 1929 Convention; prompted the desire International Convention for the Safety of Life at lishment of a uniform system of buoyage. and the necessity of again changing these rules in Sea, 1929, with respect to the following matters: The most significant work of this conference was the order to bring them up to date. Further, the exper­ Watertight sub-division of passengers ships and development of the International Regulations for Pre­ iences gained in World War II, with its acceleration related structural matters; pumping ai-rangements; venting Collisions at Sea, which are now adhered to in- science, made this necessity more imperative. But structux-al fire px-ecautions; stability; power for by all the leading maritime nations. because of World War II it was not until 1948 that a Safety of Life- at Sea conference was held... which I The 1913-14 Conference attended and render herewith my report. The first Safety of Life at Sea Conference, by that title, was held in 1913 and 1914. As a result of the Tlie 1948 Conference huge loss of lives on th Titanic which was sunk on The third Safety of Life at Sea Conference met in April 14, 1912, the Congress of^ the United States the City of London from the 23rd of April 1948 to adopted a Joint Resolution, proposing that an inter­ the nth: of June 1948; national maritime conference" be held for the purpose The governments of the following counti'ies were going astern; steering gear and any other struc­ represented at the Conference by Delegations: tural I'cquirements relating to passenger ships; fire prevention, detection and extinction in pas­ 21. Panama 1. Argentina 11. France senger ships. The committee was required to con­ 22. Poland 2. Australia 12. Greece sider- whether any requirements on these subj-ects 23. Portugal 3. Belgium 13. India should be laid down for cargo ships. 4. Brazil. 14. Iceland 24. Philippines In addition, it fell to the Construction Committee 25. Russia (USSR) 5. Canada 15. Ireland to consider the proposals which several countries 6. Chile 16. Italy 26. Sweden submitted for the introduction into the Convention of 17. Netherlands 7. China 27. South Africa specific requirements relating to ships' electxncal in­ 8. Denmark 18. New Zealand 28. United 'Kingdom 'of providing internationally recognized rules that stallations. 9". Egypt 19. Norway 29. United States would tend to pfeyent disasters in the future. After a preliminary review of the various proposals 10. Finland 20. Pakistan 30. Yugoslavia In answer to this Resolution, and reinforced by world the committee formed two Sub-Committees to study The Governments of the following countries had sentiment, the 1914 conference was called. This con­ the proposals- on particular subjects and to make rec­ Observers «t the Conference: ference was held in London, and attended by Ger­ ommendations in regard to them. - 1. Ceylon many, Austria,- Belgium, Denmark, Spain, United 2. Mexico States, France, Great Britain, Italy, Norway, Sweden, Committee No. 2—Life Saving Appliances 3. Romania Russia and the Netherlands. This committee Was concex-ned with- the proposals 4. Turkey The conference dealt primarily with passenger ships, The following International Organizations were that have been put forwax-d for amendment of the tmd adopted more up to date rules with regard to life International Convention for the Safety of Life at represented by Observers: boats, life rafts, and life preservers. The final act was 4 Sea, 1929 with respect to the following matters: 1. International Labour Office signed by all the participating nations, but due to the Lifeboats and other lifesaving appliances, in­ 2. World Health Organization first world war, it was not brought irtto force com­ cluding line throwing appliances, to be provided 3. International Civil Aviation Organization pletely as a treaty, though parts of it were put into on- passenger ships and the extent to which radio 4. International Telecommunications Union effect by individual nations by means of national legis­ apparatus should be installed in lifeboats or car­ 5. United Nations Organization lation or regulations. ried on ships for use in lifeboats; certificated life6. International - Meteorological Organization The LaFollette Seaman's Act, enacted March 4, 1915, bbatmen; musters and drills; signals for. use on a 7. International Hydvographic Bureau adopted' those parts pertaining to life boat equipment^ ship in an- emergency; entries in logbooks. Consid­ In the above connection, it should be pointed out appliances and other provisions. After the terminatibn eration whether requirements should be laid down that the number of countries represented at this con­ of World War I, there was a certain- amount of agita­ concerning lifesaving appliances for cargo shxps. ference was much larger than was x-epresented at any tion to hold another conference- in order to bring the Surveys and cex'tificates covei-ing the foregoing. of the px'evious conferences on this subject. It" is also 191-4 convention up to date and" to put if into-full of note that a number of international organizations effect. However, it was not until' 1929' that another CoiBflfiittee No. 3—Radio were also, represented at this corxference. There are conference was held. still about twenty nations which were noit represented This committee was concerned with the proposals at this confei-ence, but the impoi-tance of and interest that Have been put forward for amendnjent of the The 1929 Gonfereftce in these conferences is bound to grow in yeax-s to come. Irxtex'national Convention for the Safety of Life at On April 16, 1929; the Safety of Life at Sea Cbn-^ Sea, 1929, with x-espect to the following matters: ference was convened. This conference was held" in> * Composition of U. S. rfel^gartioit Considering the extent to which radiotelegraphy likindon; and attended by representatives- of the' fol­ and ladiotelephony installations, including autoThe United States Delegation, was made-up of- repre­ lowing nations: Australia, Belgium,- Canada, Denmarlc, alarms, should be required on passenger ships and ^ i^ain; Ireland; United States, Finland, France; Great sentatives of the following organizations: cargo ships and the technical requirements for such 1. U. S.' State-Depgrtment Britain, India, Italy, Japan, Norway, "the Netherlands, installations; the technical requkements for radio ; 2. U. S. Coast Guard Sweden, Russia and Germany. •3..U. S. Federal Communications. Commission (Continved on Bage 6} ( The nations-which participated, signed" the final" act Cieveianu oireei, rsrooKiyu, and he won't bother stopping to tlnion Hall immediately. Rorce and became a flying officer York. SAMUEL SHUPLER unbutton with the Indian Air Fi �[Page Six THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, June 18, 1948 the minimum of modifications on the grounds that te) improved pyrotechnic and other distress signal­ ling devices. the 1929 Convention had proved itself an adequate document. Further, there seemed to exist a fear that 11. Blankets must now be placed in the lifeboats in the United States proposals necessarily involved ex­ ships on voyages in cold climates. cessive cost. 12. Liferafts are not allowed under the new Con­ Notwithstanding the above facts, the United States vention to be substituted for lifeboats. was successful in securing to a large degree accep­ 13. Vessels over 150 feet are now required to be tance of its proposals, as is evident from the sum­ fitted with davits of either the "gravity" or "quadrant" mary of results of the Conference Committees below. types according to the weight of the lifeboats in their Some proposals that were not totally accepted were "turning-out" condition. the basis of general principles agreed to, or of recom­ 14. Lifelines are now required to be rigged from mendations for further study. It is believed that in davit span on all lifeboats. years to come they will have an increasing infiuence •15. Suitable means are now required for preventing I Committee No. 4—Safety of Navigation on international maritime safety. any discharge of water into the lifeboats. As a general statement, it may be said that no 16. All ships are now required to carry means of % This committee was concerned with the proposals provision of the 1929 Convention was relaxed, that making effective distress signal by day and by night; |hat have been put forward for amendment of the many provisions of the old. Convention were revised including pyrotechnic signals showing a bright i-ed International Safety of Life at Sea, 1929, with respect "upward, and that the 1948 Convention represents a light at a high altitude. lib the following matters: distinct improvement in providing for higher stand­ 17. The line-throwing appliance required on all Consideration of the proposals for the amendards of safety of life at sea. vessels must now be capable of carrying a line 250 ment of the Collision Regulations and all other yards with reasonable accuracy. This is beyond the matters covered by the Safety of Navigation Accomplishments of the Conference effective range of similar U. S. appliances, except the Chapter of the 1929 Convention; also navigational The results of the Conference are contained in the Lyle gun which is by no means as efficient an appli­ aids; life-saving and distress signals and the car1948 International Safety of Life at Sea Convention ance as that agreed upon at the Conference. || riage of explosives and dangerous goods. This and Regulations, the International Regulations for committee also considered such important and Radio Preventing Collisions at Sea, and a number of resolu­ p complex questions as the provision of meterological tions and recommendations contained in the final act ' The chapter on radio in the new Convention has services, danger and distress signals and procedure of the Conference. been extended to apply to all vessels on international ^ and the carriage of direction finders on passenger The major items of achievement in each case arc voyages except cargo vessels of less than 500 gross and cargo ships. listed below. _ tons. In other words, the requirements of the Con­ I !.•' vention have been extended to include for the first Committee No, 5—General Provisions Life Saving Appliances time cargo vessels from 500 to 1600 gross tons. This This committee was charged with arriving at defini1. In addition to covering passenger vessels, the will result in a great increase in the number of vessels I lions applicable to more than one technical committee, requirements of the new Convention in regard to upon which the installation of radio will be compulsory. llifach as that of a passenger and cargo ship with making The new Convention also includes the following re­ Lifesaving Appliances, musters and drills have been If-rovisons as to the acceptance, entry into force, enquirements: extended to apply to cargo vessels of 500 gross tons ll^Drcement and future modifications of the Convention; 1. On all passenger vessels and on cargo vessels of 1 deciding on future arrangements affecting international and over. 1600 gross tons and upwards continuous watch will be 2. All lifeboats in the new Convention are required llafety regulations and co-ordination of certain aspects maintained on the radiotelegraph distress frequency of to be standard Class 1(a); viz, open boats with rigid "if the work of the technical committees. sides having internal buoyancy only. Lifeboats must 500 kilocycles by either human operator listening G^eral Principles of the Conference not be less than 24 feet in length nor weigh more watch or an auto-alarm. 2. On passenger vessels carrying more than 250 than twenty tons when fully loaded with persons and i I In order to provide a sound basis for logical and equipment. In cases where it would be unreasonable passengers when engaged on a voyage exceeding 16 Constructive discussion, the following principles were and impracticable to require a 24 foot lifeboat, it must hours duration increases number of qualified operators ' ^numerated for the guidance of the Delegates and not be less than 16 feet. required from one to two and requires 16 hours of |idvisers in their deliberations: 3. The requirements relating to motor boats are sub­ human operator listening watch in tfce aggregate. (1) that shipping is an international industry sub­ 3. All cargo vessels of 1600 gross tons and upwards ' stantially improved. Motor boats have beeir divided jected to severe competition, and that interna­ into Class A and Class B. Class A motor boats must are • required to carry at least one qualified operator. tional cooperation and agreements establish­ be powered by a compression ignition engine and Hours of human operator listening watch are specified ing minimum standards of safety are needed capable of a speed of 6 knots in smooth waters. Class according to the size of 'the cargo vessel. to insure that such competition, which is other­ 4. Improved technical • requirements for radio per­ B motor boats may be powered by any type of engine wise healthy and advantageous, does not result and must be capable of a speed of 4' knots in smooth formance are prescribed. in any unjustifiable lowering of the standards 5. New technical requirements are specified for, ' waters. . of safety aboard ship. 4. Passenger vessels carrying 20 lifeboats or more radiotelephone installations, auto-alarms, radio direc­ (2) that nothing should be allowed to obscure the must have two Class A motor boats. Passenger vessels tion finders, and radio equipment for motor boats, both importance of the human factor in insuring . carrying 14 to 19 lifeboats inclusive must have one installed and portable. the safety of life at "feea, nor the need for the Class A motor boat, and now in addition carry a Class highest degree of skill and competence on the Construction B motor boat or other approved mechanically propelled part of officers and crews of merchant ships. lifeboat. A new requirement is that all other pas­ The safety standard established for passenger vessels While sea travel is, on the whole, very safe, by the 1929 Convention in relation to the items con­ it is desirable and-necessary to make all rea­ sidered by the Construction Committee at this Con­ sonable safety provisions, not only against ference was most notably increased by the addition , normal hazards, but also against" the ever of regulations dealing with the subjects of stability present risk of major catastrophes such as in damage condition and electrical installations, and fire, collision and foundering. the amplification of the regulation relating to struc­ (3) that the experiences of administering, and tural fire protection. the manifest results of the 1929 Convention, With regard to damage stability the new convention should be constantly kept in mind in con­ provides regulations which establish the assumed con­ senger vessels and cargo vessels of 1600 gross tons and junction w'ith the advancement made in naval ditions of a ship before damage and the allowable upwards must cari-y one Class B motor boat or other architecture, marine engineering and operation conditions after damage, the result being to insure approved mechanically propelled lifeboat. of vessels since that Convention came into that a vessel will have stability adequate to withstand force. 5. Passenger vessels must carry two rescue boats the extent of damagfe contemplated by the sub-division (4) that the result of stimulated scientific re­ attached to davits—one on each side of the shi^ ready regulations. ^ search during World War II should be re­ for immediate use in an emergency. ..The new convention includes regifiations for struc­ viewed with the objective of making use of 6. Cargo vessels are required to carry lifeboats tural fire protection in accommodation and service those advances which could reasonably and attached to davits on each side of the ship of such spaces on passenger vessels which recognize three practicably be applied toward improving the aggregate capacity as will accommodate all persons on-f alternative methods of protection, as follows: safety of merchant shipping throughout the board. In addition, tankers of 3000 gross tons and"^^^ Method I. The construction of all internal world. upwards must have not less than 4 lifeboats attached divisional bulkheading of essentially incombus­ to davits, 2 forward and 2 aft. tible materials. General Remarks 7. Life boats certified to carry more than 60 persons, Method 2. The fitting of an automatic sprinkler The United States entered the Conference in a now are required to be fitted with some means of and fire alarm system generally with no re­ ition to advocate the highest international mari- mechanical propulsion. In view of the advance made striction on the type of internal divisional ime safety standards practicable. It is well known in recenj: years with hand propelling gear, it was bulkheading, and hat the standards of maritime safety established agreed that such gear might be accepted as a Method 3. A system of sub-division forming a * nder the laws and regulations of the United Slates mechanical means of propulsion. network of fire retarding bulkheads enclosing 8. Lifeboats must now have perforated bilge keels re considerably in advance of the 1929 Convention and limited areas, together with the installation of aterially higher than those in force and practiced or keel rails suitable for clinging to when overturned. a fire detection system. 9. Passenger vessels carrying 20 lifeboats, or more, ly other maritime nations. In developing the pro• Method One represents essentially the present, )osals for the Conference, an effort was made to must have two motor boats fitted with radio as under United States practice in this regard. Methods 2 and 3 )ropose only that which could be practically applied 1929 Convention. Passenger vessels carrying 14 to 19 represent the United Kingdom and French practice nternationally and which was justifiable as a neces- lifeboats inclusive must have one motor boat fitted respectively. The decision to adopt three alternative with radio as under 1929 Convention, and now in ary improvement to maritime safety. methods was necessitated not only by a considerable However, it was evident early in the deliberations addition one portable transmitter and receiver. All divergence of opinion as to the most effective way of hat a number of the proposals could not be ac- other passenger vessels and cargo vessels of 500 gross obtaining the desired defense against fire, but also by, epted on an international basis because of acute tons and upwqrds must carry one portable radio trans­ the practical consideration that the materials used in ihortages of materials and unstable economic condi- mitter and receiver. applying the United States method are not at the ions prevailing in many countries as a result of the 10. The following additional lifeboat equipment is present time internationally available in sufficient required by the new Convention: ar's devastation, quantities. Early in the deliberations a reluctance to accept (1) a first aid kit, • New electrical regulations for passenger vessels are e proposals of the United States was apparent, (2) 2 buoyant heaving lines, included in the convention covering the basic points' 'his was due partly to the relative positions of the (3) an attached painter in addition to a sea of the United States proposals, although considerably • espective nations in that the United States was painter, less detaUed. ;enerally advocating extensive' changes from the (4) 3 quarts of water per person ihstead of the one The standards of safety relating to numerous details: ixisting Convention, whereas, the other countries quart presently required, ere advocates of the position of status quo vrith (5) a manual pump, and - . (Contimtcd on Page 11) (Continued from Page 5) ' apparatus installed in lifeboats or portable radio apparatus carried on ship for eventual use in life­ boats; the number and qualifications of radio offif cers to be carried for safety purposes; particulars of watches to be maintained; details of radio pro­ cedures, e.g. alarm, distress and urgency radio signals, speed of distress messages and entries in log books. The committee wiU also consider the technical requirements relating to direction finders and to other electronic aids for position finding and radar. • i: �\ TffE SEAFARERS Friday, June t8, 1948 LOG Page Seven ' SBIPS' MIMirTES AND NEWS THE RAJAH IS NOW A SEAFARER Stacy Masters Honored For Service To Shipmates Aboard The Gavalier A regular part of the recreational activities of the Alcoa Cavalier crew has been i: the showing of movies at sea twice weekly. The man in charge of the mechanics of presenting the films has been Stacy Masters, 2nd Electrician, 4time and energy for the benefit® of the crew. Skunk Roams Docks In Sailor's Rig ''ir-' f ' A timely warning urging Seafarers to keep a sharp weather eye peeled for a 24karat phony masquerading as Union member a was sounded this week by oldtimer Benno Zielinski. •Brother Zielinski, a typically good-natured man of the sea, bristled with anger when he told the LOG that he didn't want any of his brother members to simil­ arly fall for the waterfront skunk's smooth spiel. Eric Joseph, former wellerweight scrapper, in Ihe dark­ room where he pursues his photographic hobby. Parade Of SIU AtMetes Would Feature Real Rajah If the time ever came when the Seafarers wanted to present an on-paper boxing show, the search for contest­ 1-1 ants would be a short one. In record time a card having all the color of a Madison® <411 tiiC wUX\./A vx a -• Square Friday nighter could be found him back in the ring and, arranged, and would certainly be between fights, back on ships. In 1945, he piled off a ship a crowd pleaser. in Montreal, Canada and met The pages of the LOG have many of the top fighters in Can­ listed -^he accomplishments of ada. There, however, his active Seafarer-boxers all the way from Heavyweight Moon Kouns, one­ ring career ended. One njght time challenger to the Argen­ while battling 3illie Tarriglione, tine champ, to Featherweight a boy who went on to tangle Ovidio Rodriguez, who once with Ray Robinson and Ffitzie tangled with the best of them, ZiviCj he injured his ej'^e. Rather including Sixto Escobar, later than .take a chance of injuring to become bantamweight champ­ the scar tissue he bowed ,out of the ring. ion of the world. In 1947 he paid off .a Pana­ . For a little international color manian ship in Haltimore .and Calcutta-born Eric Joseph, bet­ joined up with ;the Seafarers. ter known to ringsiders as Rajah Sabu would fill the bill. The After battling and sailing all Rajah, now sailing as a wiper over the world he ithinks he's on SIU ships, would serve to found his roost. To him the U.S. break up -an evening of strictly is his home from now on. That is, if he can gain citizenship. - home-grown 'fisticuffers. Now 24-years old, he looks How XIUW the uie Rajah JVrtjaii fits iiio into the ^ X. SIU picture is an interesting tale back on an interesting career m which began several years ago the ring, but to him, sailing in in India. There he first broke the SIU gives him just as much into the game. While attending of a thrill. "It beats anjdhing St. James College in Calcutta IVe done anyplace in the world. he won a berth on the school This is the place for me," he team. Finding the going easy said. The Rajah, it appears, would he branched out into amateur ranks and appeared in oyer 80 make a worthy addition to the Seafarers make-believe card. amateur bouts. Possessing a yearning for the outside world he began going to sea and between ships he fought (professionally as a welterweight in Europe, Canada, Africa and Check the slop chest be­ fore your boat satis. Make England. sure that the slop chest -con­ FLEW DURING WAR tains an adequate supply of all the things you are. liable When the war .came along he to lieed. If it doesn't, call the joined the English Royal Air Union Hall immediately. Force and became a flying officer with the Indian Air Force. Peace Check It—tut Cooii When he met Zielinski in Hoboken last week, the phony in­ troduced himself as Robert Er­ nest Van Dorn and produced an identification card, issued in Gal­ veston. * "SAD"'TALE Then he unfolded a very con­ vincing sob story of how he had become ill aboard a South At­ lantic vessel ani had to be re­ moved from the vessel in Ant­ werp, later to be flown. back to the -States. His pitch was that he wSs waiting to be paid and could Zielinski help him out? Unfortunately, in this case, Zielinski is' the kind of a guy who rarely turns down such a bid—respecially when the hardluck story comes from a seaman. He gave the culprit a few bucks and loaned him a shirt and other gear. who volunteered his On movie night Stacy regularly turned to to arrange the screen, set up the sound equipment and arm the projector. This week the crew returned the compliment. For his work in their behalf during the past months, the crew presented Staty with a 19-jewel Hamilton wrist watch at a general meet­ ing held on the ship May 23. In making the presentation for the crew, Joseph Powers, 2nd Steward, reading from a pre­ pared statement, said, 'We de­ cided to make Brother Masters a present for his kind service rendered in showing the movies to the crew on his own will and accord. I am sure Brother Masters is. more than deserving of this gift and I am equally sure each of the crew thorough­ ly enjoyed- seeing the movies aboard ship." . Following the presentation of the watch, which bore the in­ scription "Stacy Masters from the crew of the SS Alcoa Cav­ alier," Brother Powers, the crew's financial secretary, ex­ plained to the new ^rewmembers that all the recreational equip- On The Ceast If you have a beef oi a problem when you're on the West Coast, contact SIU. A&G District Hq„ 105 Mar­ ket Street. The telephone . number is DOuglas 2-5475. Drop in between ships, and get acquainted. ment aboard the ship had been bought by the crew through the ship's fun4. The fund was built through a 50-cent donation each trip. FUND'S BENEFITS He pointed out that in addi­ tion to the ' regular movies the fund had also provided a radiophonograph, loudspeakers and a small mimeograph machine for the ship's newspaper. The Cavalier left on its final trip out of New York this week before changing its operations to the Gulf. • To celebrate the long run out of the big city, the crew will thi'ow a ship-wide pa^y while down in the Islands, out of the ship's fund, of coui'se. Shupler Dies In Germany; Became Seafarer In 1943 Then this punk in Zielinski's clothing left, saying he was go­ ing to pick ;up his money due. When he - didn't return by the following morning. Brother ZielWord has been received of the death in Bremerhaven inksi scented that something was of Seafarer Samuel Shupler, who was sailing as Saloon rotten in Hoboken. A few inquiries, meanwhile, Pantryman on the SS Noonday, a Waterman vessel. Brother Frenchy Djian, the®revealed that "Van Dorn" had attempted to borrow dough from Noonday's Deck Delegate who sent the information to the LOG, reported that the exact several people, using Zielinski's circumstances of Brother Shupname to establish his credit. ler's death were not known. Ap­ UNSELFISH. VIEW parently he fell from a car or bus while riding through the Apparently more concerned town on May 10. " over the possibility of other Sea­ BROOKLYNITE farers being taken in, then by his own loss. Brother Zielinski Brother- Shupler, who lived in kept repeating, his warning that Brooklyn, was well known all hands be careful. around the New York Hall, and .He described "Van Dorn" as Frenchy Djian said that he was heavy set, about 5 feet, 9 . inches extremely popular aboard the tall, with light hair and hatless. Noonday. Zielinski says this character Shupler, an Austrian by birth, hangs ; around waterfront places. wfes born in 1894. He joined the "He might show up anywhere," Seafarers International Union in he said. January 1943. He sailed thi-ough the war, rnaking a distinguished Meanwhile, Zielinski will be record. looking for the guy, too. If he Brother Shupler is survived by ever catches up with him, he his wife who resides at 430 [ aims to take that shirt back— Cleveland Street, Brooklyn, New | and he won't bother stopping to York. SAMUEL ...SHUPLER unbutton it first. �m THE SEAFARERS Page Eight LOG Friday, June 18, 1948 Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings THAR^60U> INIMEM THAR , HULLS/ FRANCES, April 18 —Chair­ man John Lincoln; Secretary George Clark. Reports of dele­ gates George Clark, John Lin­ coln, Juan Colon and Pete Pratt read and accepted. Good and Welfare: Brother complained of not seeing ship's minutes printed in the LOG. Bosun requests gangway changed from the port doors to main deck to keep dock workers out of crew quarters. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. if /OUR SHIP IS MOP.E THAM VOUR JOB AMD YOUR LIVELIHOOD — IT'S YOUR. HOME . PROTECT THE SHlP^ SEAR THAT we FOUGHT SO HARD TO GET>\NO KEEP YOUR SHIP CLEAV /M GOOD SlU STYLE . IT PAYS OFF IN THE END WITH AAORE AND BE-fTER CONTRACTS — AMD if if FRANK SPENCER, AprU 24— Chairman R. T. Riley; Secretary A. H. Smith. New Business: J. B. Henley, ship's delegate, reconunends that J. Hawkins gi^e good reasons for jumping ship in Charleston. Good and Welfafe: Laundry taken care" of satisfac­ torily to all. Request that table­ cloths be furnished for- crew's mess next trip.: One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. AAORE DOUGH iM YOUR POCKETS. HOWARD A. KELLY, AprU 25 —Chairman Woodward; Secre­ tary deParlier. No New Busi­ ness. Good and Welfare: Brother Blizzard urged crew to take bet­ ter care of recreation room. Brother deParlier informed crew of currency exchange in Suri­ nam. McNait asked the crew to cooperate in keeping lights out in starboard passage at night. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. if CUT and RUN By HANK Seafarers in all ports, while resting their oars in waiting for ships to come in, are naturally asking themselves the biggest $64 question in their tough lives: What will happen to our traditional hiring hall? Well, the SIU has never been jittery or hysterical in I its thoughts or actions towards any problem or beef. We have always won our beefs—either strategically or the hard way. The shipowners know full well that the traditional hiring hall served them with competent sailors in manning their ships, and of course without delaying scheduled sailings. 4 %• i However, the shipowners, who presumably did their share in influencing the Taft-Hartley Act to destroy the closed shop and to be passed into law, are now moaning and crying thai they are innocently forced to obey this ridiculous law. This threat to eliminate the hiring hall isn't small potatoes in the lives of union sailors. To every Seafarer it's a . matter of protecting his job at all times and the only workable system li for them to get their jobs and for the shipowners to have their ships sailing. It's definitely a life-and-death struggle over something which for many years peacefully and democratic­ ally served the union sailors and the shipowners in efficiently manning and Sailing the ships. We wonder if the shipowners will steer a safe and true course, after all? if if if if i. if STEEL ARTISAN, May 9— Chairman Pasch^; Secretary Sheldon. Delegates' reports ac­ cepted. New Business: Motion carried that Steward put out more night lunch. Good and Welfare: Magill elected ship's delegate. Agreement on keeping laundry clean by rotating job between three departments. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. if if if BEAUREGARD, April 21— Chairman James O'Connell; Sec­ retary William J. McAtee. Dele­ gates reported on number of books and permits in their de­ partments. New Business: Motion carried that Steward spend time in, the galley instructing men to improve on cooking and baking. James O'Connell elected ship's delegate by acclamation. Good and Welfare: Messmen stated that it is too much work to serve from steamtables and think Second Cook should serve from tables or gaUey. Suggestion for greater variety in the night lunch. Steward agreed. Brother Ray. Duhrkopp and Brother Rasmussen are tugging their chins and wishing a few tugboat jobs come up... Brother Johnnie Ward and his mustache have been in town a few weeks now. We wonder if Johnnie figured whether this was the begin­ if'if if ning of the winter season—with all the cold days and rainy days we've been having?... Brother Jack Greenhaw is in town. Re­ CHARLES A. WARFIELD, cently he bought himself a good pair of shoes so his feet can May 9—Chairman T. M. Jones; stand doing three and a half hours of quartermastering. Every­ Secretary A. W. Gowder. Dele­ gates reported no beefs. Good thing hurts a quartermaster. His arms, his feet and his back. and Welfare: Delegates to see Patrolman about having Cooks' A few familiar oldlimers in town are Joe Arras, Willie room changed as there are three West, John Santos, Pete Bush and Charles "Ceurioca Red" Cooks in one room. Request Benway. Oldtimer William Brady sailed into town recently, made that all men, stay sober for too... Other oldtimers who may still be in town are: A. payoff. One minute of silence Macomber, F. Bosmente, R. L. Williams, S. Furtado, E. Flofes, for Brerthei-s lost at sea. A. Weir, J. C. Smith, J. Santiago, C. Manning, J. Michaelis, B. Zelenzic. K. Kain, P. Campbell, M. Miller, A. Demado, P. Gallant, Bosun T. White, T.- Escobales, J. Cardona, Bosun T. Nayaro. Carpenter E. Hansen, V. Roll, A. Corrado, C. Antoniou and S. Delgado. WM if b: NEWS ITEM: One of the bills given unanimous-consent approval by the House (to be sent to the Senate, no doubt) was a bill to authorize extension of medical and hospital care to persons employed in the maritime service, including unemployed seairKen p8 if they seek treatment within six months after leaving their last jbo... We hope that after all these years a bill lik^ this may have the decency to become law—and finally remove the ridiculous i^air treatment towards active merchant seamen needing medic^ treatment... 'The SEAFARERS LOG will be traveling free of cost to the following brothers—so they and their families can enjoy and understand what is going on in their union week after week: Bemie Turner of Louisiana, C. E. Wells of Alabama, ^ William Rahl of New Jersey, J. Bagliazo of California, Norman Kramer of New York, Gus Liakos of New York, James Lee of Delaware, Newt Williams of Virginia, Kirwan Bilson of Florida, Roman Viloria of Louisiana, H. L. Brandies , of Florida, Leo-Watts of Louisiana, Sal Scudari of Massachusetts, Joseph Martus of New York, A. O. Ikkela of Massachusetts. j if if WILLIAM R. DAVIE, May 9— Chairman J. A. Sullivan;. Secre­ tary Raymond J. Wells. Dele­ gates repoHed on number of books, permits in their depart­ ments. New Business: Election of ship's delegate. S.. Graham elected. DisussiOn on relief Fire­ man in American ports post­ poned to next meeting; Edtica.tion: Crew was told that. pam­ phlets were aboard and are available in recreation room. Good and Welfare: - Suggestion made that an article be written and sent to the LOCJ regarding condition of ship; after last crew piled off. One minute ef silent prayer for departW • brothers. X 'i. X:-" JAMES CALDWELL, May 9— Chmrman James Corriher; Secre­ tary John Ward. Meeting called •by C. L. Seiferl. AU depart­ ments reported to be in order. Recommended~"Vote of thanks for Cooks because of good feeding throughout trip. Deck overtime situation discussed, and to be turned over to Patrolman. Re­ pair list drawn up. Minute of silence for departed brothers. XXX PORTMAR, May 12—Chairman H. E. Fowler; Secretary W. H. Johnson. Motion carried that a report be sent to Union regard­ ing conduct of Chief Cook who walked off the ship in Raymond, Washington. .Motion carried that delegates get together with Stew­ ard to check whether ' potatoes where good or bad. Good and Welfare: Steward reported to the crew that his food requisition had been cut and that crew should inform company thaVthey will not saU to the Far East short of stores. X ISAAC M. SINGER, AprU 7— Chairman M. Woods; Secretuy R. Jackson. Meeting called to discuss menu situation. Several brothers claim that the feeding during present voyage does not come up to standard of last trip. Brother Woods said there were not enough juices put out for breakfast. Steward explained his side of it and meeting ended on a note of accord. One minute of silence fo rbrothers lost at sea, XXX SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY. May 23—Chairman J. Molina; Secretary W. Vobia. Delegates reports accepted. New Business: Motion carried to check on car jacks which seem to be too closoi together for easy movement to forward part of ship. Discussion on matter of foc'sle keys for crew. Good and Welfare: Dis­ cussion on Chief Cook who de­ sires to sail as Chief Steward and needs five bookmen to en­ dorse him. F. MARION CRAWFORD. May 16—Chairman M. Pappadakis; Secretary S. Cieslak. Engine re­ ported 19 hours disputed, other departments reported no beefs. Engine Delegate Hemby an­ nounced that First Assistant now understood that the SIU way was a good deal different from the NMU way. Motion by Sadowski, seconded by Hammerstrand and passed, that blowout fans be placed in portholes. Mo­ tion by Whitt, seconded by Hemby and passed, that fines list be destroyed and that men make voluntary donations to hospitals and LOG. Minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. XXX WILLIAM W. SEATON, May 16—Chairman C. W. Cox; Re­ cording Secretary Dale Grigsby. Deck Delegate Cerdas said de­ partment okay except for about two hours disputed time. Engine Delegate Genovese reported 36 hours. Stewards Delegate McCoy had nothing disputed. De­ cided that overtime issue would have to be settled by Patrolman. Voted to bring Chief Cook up on charges. Leniency recommended by Lutz and Genovese. Voted to bring two other men up on charges. All men to list repairs necessary. Steward said he was making supplies list. XXX ROBIN GOODFELLOW, (dale not given)—Chairman Pasanowski; Secretary M. E. Longfellow. Delegates reported everything okay. New Business: Repair list made up and submitted to dele­ gates. Discussion on whether the present crew should stand by or not until repairs are made and store list supplied. Motion carried that list be turned over to Patrolman and assurrance be received that supplied and re­ XXX MOOSE PEAK, May 20 pairs will be made before hew voyage. Good and Welfare: Chairman Oscar M. Jonpi; Seere-: Crew to see that replacement be tary Ralph O.Master8. Meeting made of books and present books called to elect Ship's Delegate, be boxed up. ready for exchange. Robert T. Young elected, by acrOne minute of silence for broth­ clamation. . Meetings to be held every week. Captain to be asked ers lost lost at sea. to change linen locker into XXX DEL SOL, Mar. 13—Chairman foc'sle for Bosun and Electrician A. Emmons; Recording Secretary as it is supposed to be. If re­ y. i,. Byers. Anybody using fused, Patrolman to take bver. laundry to leave it clean; Deck Repair list to be inade. Delegate to see Mate about locks XXX and latches for screen doors. DANIEL H. LOWNSDALE., July toilet to be rigged for long­ April 6—Chairman E. Vatis; Sec­ shoremen. Delegates to see Cap­ retary Jorge Planes. No beefs r'; I tain about draws. . Voted for ex­ at all from departments. Repair haust fans. Decided that Depart­ list readied for Chief Mate, copy ment Delegates could handle all to go to New Orleans Patrolmen, H'l problems. Ship's Delegate.^t re­ Nobody to pay off before PatroL quired. Minute of silence for men arrive. Anthony Thomas elected Ship's Delegate. Brothers lost at sea. CfOniimica on raxe 11 I �Friday* Juna 18. 1948 THE SEAFAHERS LOG Page Nine MEMBERSHIP SPEMKS Grundy Makes Venice In Spring Sees Hep SIU Members Holding Fast On Gains To the Editor: Here are a few lines about the famous SS Felix Grundy on her trip from Savannah to Venice via Cuba and back via Dingwall, Nova Scotia. On March 25, the Grundy was lying in Savannah ready to go to the boneyard. Shipping was bad. in Savannah and the sur­ rounding ports, and the Grundy Itemed to be dead! I,came in with the SS Southport frmn a coastwise trip and paid off at three p.m. on the 25th. I went immediately to the SIU Hall to register for a new job. I was standing at the desk just as the Agent picked up the phone to call an outport for four ABs and a Night Cook and Baker. "How about me for NOB?" I asked. Out I went to the Grundy. I had the job. CUBAN GAS By and large it was a good trip, although we - had a little gas-hound trouble in the begin­ ning. For the most part the per­ forming was flone in the Cuban ports where we loaded sugar. The first place we hit was Isabella de Sagua and there was rum ashore. There was more rum at Caibarien where we an­ chored 18 miles away. We were off Caibarien for more than two weeks. They ' brought the sugar out in barges, and the Cuban stevedores re­ mained on the ship the whole time, sleeping where they could find a place to curl up. After the second week, the Captain arranged for a launch to take the"crewmen ashore at five o'clock in the afternoon and bring them back at eight in the morning. However, since it was a two-hour ride each way through 18 miles of rough water, I never made it myself. MOROCCAN OIL n-: We left Cuba eventually, and our next landfall was Gibraltar which we reached on April 29. We stopped on the Moroccan coast for oil and water before heading for the Adriatic and Venice. On May 8, we arrived in Venice, cify of " gondolas, girls, Wine and a good time. Every­ body ,streamed toward" town to meet the beautiful Italian girls. There's a hitch to having a good time in Venice, and it's the usual one: you do a lot better if you have money in your pocket. You can get 1,000 lirfe for two • Americafi dollars. Biit don't tliink you're going to hdve much of a time for just 1^000 lire." It cost- me 1,500 lire for a! good dinner with a little wine thrown in. Of course, only the rich, in­ cluding the relatively rich, cap To the Editor: Perhaps it's something in the air of Venice that makes these two Seafarers smile. They are E. Lehto, AB (left), and A, Roy. AB and Declc Delegate. They sailed to the romantic Adriatic port orf the SS Felix Grundy. have such a meal as I had. The Italian poor can't. What they eat is polenta and fish, dry Italian bread and water—once a day. DINGWALL OR BUST By May 20, we were ready to leave as scheduled. Our money was gone and we were tired. On May 27 we passed Gibraltar. The weather was fine. The trouble was that nobody knew where we were headed. On Jime 3 we got orders: proceed to Dingwall, Nova Scotia, where we still are. Nobody cared much for the idea. All painting stopped. Our food situation began to get bad, althougli we may be able to get new stores here. At present we have one bag of fiour, no sugar, no cream, no coffee and no po­ tatoes. We are short on every­ thing, and the Steward is just scratching up what menus he can. To make things worse, we don't have much galley coal. "When we leave we expect to be loaded with gypsum, and we'll pay off in Savannah about June 16. Otto (Uncle Otto) Preussler I want to congratulate the membership on what a great job they have accomplished to make conditions for seamen what they are today. * I know these conditions could not have been won in any other way but by long hard struggle. It makes me proud, as a member of the SIU, to know that the Union I am in is for the mem­ bership and will see to it that you are .. treated fairly and squarely, and that is a great comfort. And I know that as long as we have men like these in the SIU no shipowners are going to foul them up. No, it isn't going to be that easy. The membership fought hard for the conditions they have today and you just can't take them away from them. If anyone thinks it can be done, they've got rocks in their heads. ONE OF FINEST The SIU is one of the finest unions in the maritime industry and the men intend to keep it that way. I will even say that in the future the SIU will be one of the^ strongest unions in existence. By the way I have been read­ ing with interest that the mem­ bership is unloading the per­ formers. Let's keep up the good work. It is phonies like the per­ formers that jeopardize the Union. I'd like to know who these guys think they are to go aboard ship and do what they please and make life miserable for all who are aboard. JUST DRAGS We should get rM of them. . They are no asset to the Uniont and never will be. We had a-- couple of them on my last trip and brothers, they were a pair. I want to thank you and the membership for making it pos­ sible for me to receive the SEA­ FARERS LOG. It is a wonderful paper and it keeps me informed on Union activities. By the way, that ten-dollar strike assessment which the membership adopted was a smart move. Nobody is* kidding the SIU. James J. McLinden Skipper Beef Only Gripe On Prentice -J;:! • r-i —>.~ To the Editor: - ^ Warning From The Waterfront Woman By BILL GILSTRAP Found him in my hangout, Three blocks from the ship, Lived with him a fortnight, Faithful as his ship. Listened to his stories, Laughed about the jokes. Told in deadly earnest, Of the island folks. Sensed the mind-whipped reasons, Men who learned too much. Soothed the boyish longings. Gripped the passions wild. Led him deep to slumber. Peaceful as a child. ' , So pay heed to a warning, Mostly for your man: Busy with your landlife. Ruling with your head. Careless of the savings, Forgetful of the bed/ . Forget about convention. Move out from your clan! . * No, he didn't tell me. Me ? Who.knows my guys! Watched him punch his sadness. Read it in his eyes. Read the ocean-tiredness, Thioughts too deep to clutch. ^•'1 SAD SACKS Heard the soft-voiced pleadings, " That all seamen ma^e. Soothed my restless conscience. Adding up the "take. Sure, I know about you, And sailors' wives I know. Sowing for the reaping. Begrudging all they sow. Enclosed are the minutes of JJie SS George Prentice, shuttl­ ing between Panama and Hono­ lulu. We are having "captain? trouble." Ours is another repu-^ tation builder. So we have tO' live in dirty foc'sles, galleys and messrooms, because no overtime will be paid. It's the old story,, same as on other chartered ships. The Agent in Honolulu ob­ tained a few of the necessary items through pressure. A word of thanks to him. And be not forgetful. Long as there's woman-hate. And men who are sailors. And laws that work too late. ' J • While sterile, foolish matrons Group a classed society. And fight for thingis—not loving —Then therie'll be babes like ine. • As I write this letter the sail­ ors are cai-rying twenty-two himdred pounds of contaminated flour out of the storeroom. "We hope the new flour arrives as we sail in twenty minutes but see no sign of it yet. We'U write from Yokohama with more minutes. As the en­ closed minutes show we have all oldtimers aboard and they're a damned good, clean and sober crew. If we only had a civil captain everything would be honkey-dorey. Among those aboard are Ted? Magee, George Barnes, Fireman Craven, and Jack Staisko. • ' Tommy Thompson'?? ' Shin's Delegate :V ^ SS George "Prentice a• • ; �...... \i ,. - T'B'E S EA F A RE R S Page-Ten Fort Men WeaM Om Woo On SlU Education To Ihe Editor: I am one: of the crew of the SS Fort Bridger, Petroleum Car­ riers; ' You remember all those sadfaced - characters, my face being by far the saddest. We were waiting around the New York Hall for this job. She was a new ship and a new company, and we were told when we took the jobs that she would leave the next day. But due to some sort of trouble in the company .office we kept hear­ ing "the voyage will start to­ morrow, for sure" for two whole weeks. However, in true SIU style ,we were patient about something that couldn't be help­ ed. SHORT ONE We made a short trip down to Puerto La Cruz and came back to Paulsboro, New Jersey, to "Look! Real diamonds. They cut discharge. The man at the table glass." Then with a quick thrust, with aU the papers said some-} h'e ripped a small mirror to thing about 18 months. I thought shreds. Naturally I was convinced. I he- was talking about the age immediately offered him a bar­ of his: youngest kid, and signed gain price, 25 American-..iron my name. men and my watch. He ran and I signed, all right, and here I ran—in opposite directions— I am. Some silly business about for wasn't the ring "hot?"' the articles, and that is that. We. headed for Curacao to Back aboard, I went from load cargo, left there and turned foc'sle to foc'sle, slashing mir­ up in Merrie England. Wliere rors left and right to demon­ they get the idea that the place strate the ring's value. As a result, nobody is shaving on this is "Merrie" I'll never know. ship these days. The boys can't I made Piccadilly and every- ', see themselves and I've had only thing around. Having been in one "Good inoi-niiig" since. the SIU only a year, I decided it; was time to live up to thOj HIGH GRADE. ANYWAY Union's reput&tion for having the world's greatest seafaring Later tests proved that the ring lovers. In fact, .1 decided to be- ^ was not completely without val­ come the world's greatest sea- ^ ue at that. It was a very good faring lover myself. However, I put it off for a few days until I we got to Italy. FHdBTi June'iSi^ 1^ ^ L&O grade of brass, the man said, and certainly the glass of the' "diamonds" was. of an A-1 type for the purpose. We left Port Said and battled our way to silent, mysterious Ras Tanura. Mysterious is right! All that sand and oil, all those men. and no women! Where are, the women, that^s the mystery! Deciding to get back into the good graces, of the Brother­ hood by showing my true prow-: ess as a lover, I kept my eyes open. While painting on . the dock, I spotted a gorgeous figure enveloped in a flowing white robe topped by a beautiful headpiece. It passed with its stern toward me. I choked and .did some rapid swallowing. Seeing my chance, I steadied down, smoothed my hair and gave- my Times Square wolf call. But. a shipmate shat­ tered my dream. The flowing robe; was just the costume, worn by the Arab dock workers. Oh hopeless yearning! Oh mysterious Ras Tanura! SIU TUGMEN IN TEXAS I Among the fugs manned by members of the Marine Allied. Workers, Seafarers' affiliate, are the Hoover and the Wales, operating out of Corpus Christi. Shown aboard the Hoover in photo abova are (left to right): Pete Peterson, Oiler: Harry Wingate. Chi Engineer;^ Jimmy Turner, Cook; Ed. Mathews.- Ch. Mate; Bill Ligon, Seaman; A. R. Winningham, Oiler, and Roy Lindley, Seaman, On the Wales in photobelow (left to right): Hugh Ramsey, Master; Baiey- Walker, Ch. Engineer; Glen Atchely, Seaman; Bob Jorgenson,. Seamgn, and V. McClane, OUdr. ^ EDEN TO NAPL.ES From that magnificent Garden of Eden we returned to Naples and my ham-onrrye guzzling "cara mia." Another dream was shattered,, she had taken to chewing garlic raw. We left Naples and came back here to Le Havre. We spent three days at anchor without shore leave. I wouldn't say the guys were in a hurry to get ashore anyway, since when we finally headed down the gang­ plank only seven were injured in the rush. So here we are in France. France^—that's short for "Holly­ wood, King. Size," To be serious in closing, I was. fortunate enough, to be one of TWISTED; ONE ARM By an overwhelming vole the first men to. receive the Arriving in Naples, I tried to on the Referendum Ballot, benefits of the education pror To the. Editor; be the first man to hit the town. the membership of the Sea­ gram now in effect. We have I should like this letter to But somebody twisted my arm. farers International Unions tried it out aboard ship, and serve as warning to all SIU I had to have a couple, of glasses A&G District, went on rec» everybody on the Fort Bridger, members never to stay in the of vino first, the man said. What ord to protect itself in the bookmen and permits alike, sings West 23Td • Street area of New could I do? Finally I escaped.hard days to come by build­ its praises. Ybrk. The entire district is Mindful of the reputation I ing up a strike fund and When everybody passes every­ loaded with thieves and some was going to win and hold, I -by providing shoreside oper­ thing.. he, knows along to the scum of the. earth characters. met. a beautiful girl. She even ating bases. new men,, we are guaranteeing " I speak from personal experi­ introduced me to her family. a strongr and aggressive mem­ ence. Just the other night I That means a $10.00 Strike After a while we were sitting bership for the future. What was. rolled., in. my room—of all Assessment and a $10J)0 on a settee. happens on this ship is the best places—while I was asleep. The Building Assessment. Al­ I was: whispering sweet noth­ example I can think of how an^ thieves who sneaked in -stripped ready many members have ings in her ear- She was breathr education program should work. the place clean and took every­ ing;. heavily, drinking in. my paid these sums. We are not a bunch of in­ every word.. I said to myself, The operators will move tellectuals and don't pretend to thing. I had, lock stock and bar­ rel—and $310,. which is a lot of "Dick, old boy, the SIU is go­ without warning. It is our be, but to see one of our Clip­ dough, especially when you ing to be proud of you. You're duty to be prepared. board meetings 15 an education haven't got. a ship. tiriying. this girl mad with your Pay the assessments im­ in itself. We say carry through TWICE* NOW technique." with the education program, and This is the second time I've I guess I was wrong. To my mediately. It is our insur­ ance for the future growth let us know in the LOG how been a victim of this kind of surprise, she suddenly reached and strength of the Union.. it. is coming. foul play in that district in a over to the table, picked up a Richard Barron period of twelve months. Be­ ham on rye? and; started chew­ sides the loss of personal effects ing, Oh hapless me! I was dis and cash, there is a lot of other _graced, but I determined to regrief- attached to such an ex­ . deein my^lf—in Ras Tanura or perience, You can believe me somewhere. when I say that to get your We left Naples and arrived in papers again, you have to go Port Said • a few days later. I, through plenty of red tape laid Bound volumes of the SEAFARERS LOG for the being a big -international trader down-by the Coast Guard. . ^d an expert appraiser of aU six-months from July through December 1947 have just I think I speak for plenty of things of- value, decided to slip one- ovfer on- a merchant named arrived from the binders. Members may purchase tijem— members when I say it will be Abu Bey- O'Hoolihan. as long as they last at the cost price, which is $2.50 per goodjidings ainda happy day for Seafarers when, we get a new cop.y. , HOT STUFF hall, in New York, which will be sufficiMitly large to offer hotel Abu came running up to me Also available are some copies of previous bound accommodations to the member-: : looking over his shoulder as if Good King Tut had risen from editions at the same price. Bindings on all volumes are of ship. Here a guy will get decent the tomb and was.; chasing him. sturdy buckram with dates lettered in gold. quarters and under Union pro­ He fiashed what was obviously All Seafarers who wish to set up a permanent file tection- will' know that his per­ a solid gold, ring set with six! ^flashing diamonds. "It's hot," he with a minimum of effort should act promptly. The sonal belongings are safe from the likes, of the bimch of thieves whispered hoarsely. 1 .-I felt it. To my surprise it' bound volumes may be purchased at the Headquarters and hoods and what have you was a little warm. He said," baggage room, 4th floor, 51 Beaver Street, New Yorls City. who lurk in the private, rooming Do It Now 1947 Bound Logs On Hand If '" • I Robbed Twice In Ghelseaj Bosun Awaits Union Hotel places to steal everything a sea­ man owns. When that time comes that we can have our own hotel facilities 1 within; our Union hall, I propose that we also set up some sort of a banking or deposit system, where we can deposit our money for safekeeping with the Union. Only in that will a, man, know, that he has left his things with, someone he, can trust and that he can always, get them. Carl Lawson, Bosun. More Aft In order to. publish Bro­ ther Morris Weisberger's Re^ port on the International Safely Convention- on four. pages which-could easily heremoved from the paper and reteuned- by Seafarers, the regular sequence of the membership pages had to broken. For additional let­ ters and pictures of SIU members, see pages 13 and 14. �Fnday. Juns 18. 1948 {Continued from Pag^ 6) of construction such as those relating to the closure openings relating to fire extinguishing equipment, auxiliary steering gear and 'others, have, in general, been increased. For the first time international construction stand­ ards for cargo vessels have been included in the Con­ vention. The Construction Committee extended the 'application of the fire extinguishing equipment regula.tions to provide for cargo vessels of over 1,000 gross ^ns. In addition, the requirement for stability tests and ilhe furnishing of stability data to the vessels concerned was extended to include cargo vessels of 500 gross tons 'and over. These requirements somewhat exceeded the United States, proposals as no requirement was included for stability on cargo vessels and the fire extinguishing regulation in the United States proposal called for the inclusion only of cargo vessels over 9(600 gross tons. General Provisions 1. It was agreed that the revised Convention should lie rearranged to provide for a more logical and convenient form. The 1948 Convention is arranged so .that matters of contract between Governments and Items of a procedural nature are contained in one jdistinct part. All technical provisions dealing with safety are now together in the Regulations annexed to .the Convention. Under the 1929 Convention the Government of the United Kingdom handled all administrative functions.. The U.K. is to continue these bureau functions until the coming into force of the Intergovernmental Mari­ time Consultative Organization (IMCO). The transfer of functions to IMCO will yest in this organization, dealing in shipping matters, the respon­ sibility for carrying out the safety of life at sea pro­ gram as provided for in the 1948 Convention. This will make for greater continuity of action. IMCO will bring, together, at more frequent intervals, technical • experts from all of the maritime countries to discuss mutual problems and share new ideas and knowledge. IMCO can establish regular procedures for handling safety matters. In the future the agenda can be pre­ pared well in advance of meetings, thereby giving greater opportunity for making thorough prepara­ tions for such meetings. In addition IMCO will be an established body rep­ resenting and protecting maritime interests in nego­ tiations with other international bodies. This will enable better cooperation with the aviation, tele­ communications and meteorological international or­ ganizations. 2. The Convention not only accepts the mechanism of the Intergovernmental Maritime Consultative Or­ ganization for holding periodical meetings, but con­ tinues the old provision for convening a conference similar to the 1948 upon the x-equest of one-third of the contracting governments. 3. Now methods of amending the Convention were adopted and Regulations were established. A twothirds vote of signatory governments, including twothirds of the largest maritime nations, may amend the Convention. Thus, with a substantial majority in favor of^ an addition of modification, a small minority can­ not prevent action. Progress in the interests of greater safety is thereby facilitated. Furthei', a means- of taking action against a recalcitrant nation, who re­ fuses to accept important amendments, is provided. 4. The provision for control over foreign vessels entering the port of a contracting government is modified so as to contain the essence of the third res­ ervation made by the United States in ratifying the 1929 Convention. This, the most important single im­ provement in the Convention, is described more fully in the conclusions of this Report. 5. • Fach Contracting Government agrees to conduct an investigation of any major marine casualty. The Intergovernmental Maritime Consultative Organiza­ tion. is to be supplied with the results of such inves­ tigation. This investigation shall deal with all per­ tinent information concerning such casualties, includ­ ing a statement as to whether any changes in the regulations are indicated as desii-able. 6. Provision is made for suspending the Convention or parts thereof in time of war; or for the carriage of persons in order to avoid a threat " to the security of. their lives. Such suspension does not deprive other contracting governments of any right of control un­ der the Convention over the ships of the suspending government when such ships are within their ports. 7. It was decided not to permit any more passen­ gers to be carried on cargo vessels than presently ajlowed, i.e., 12. This item developed into one of tl most contentious problems considered by the Con- THE SEAFARERS LOG Weisberger Reports On Safety Conferente ference. A full discussion is contained in the conclu­ sions of this Report. Safety of Navigation 1. The regulations dealing with Safety of Naviga­ tion now apply to all ships on all voyages. 2. Provision is made for impi'oved meteorological service and to encourage all ships to make and trans­ mit weather observations. 3. The Ice Patrol will continue to be operated by the United States. A more flexible method of distribut­ ing and sharing the cost of the patrol is provided for. 4. The prohibition against using any signal, which might be confused with an international distress signal, now applies to aircraft as well as ships. 5. The provisions dealing with distress messages and proceeding to the rescue of a vessel in distress, have been modernized. It is fixrther provided that ships at sea now will go. to the rescue of aircraft as well as vessels. 6. Provisions have been included to require on all vessels an efficient signalling lamp which can be used in daylight as well as at night. 7. The new Convention also requires radio directionfinding apparatus on all vessels over 1600 gross tons, whei-eas the old convention only required them on passenger vessels over 5000 gross tons. 8. A new regulation has been adopted in which the Contracting Governments agreed to arrange for the establishment and maintenance of aids to naviga­ tion, including radio beacons and electronic aids, and to make information thereon available to all con­ cerned. 9. A new regulation was also adopted in which each contracting Government agreed to ensure that necessary arrangements will be made for coast watch­ ing and for the rescue of persons in distress at sea around their respective coasts. 10. A new regulation was adopted containing detail­ ed lifesaving signals to be used by life-saving stations in communicating with ships in distress and by ships in distress when communicating with lifesaving sta­ tions. 11. A new i-egulation was adopted setting genei-al requirements for pilot ladders. 12. New regulations were provided in the con­ vention for the carriage of grain. These provisions provide precautions against shifting, such as feeders, shifting boards, and overstowed cargo, in compart­ ments wholly or partially filled with loose grain. 13. The carriage of dangerous cargoes is treated in a new regulation which list general classes of dangerous goods. When transporting dangerous goods, the following are required: written statement from the skipper, correct labeling and a manifest of dangerous goods carried dn board ship. : 14. Manning Regulation of the 1929 Convention was not changed, but a new. recommendation was adopted calling upon the Intergovernmental Maritime Con­ sultative organization and the International Labor Organization to maintain close liaison on the subject of manning- and to arrange for a joint examination of the problem, - and that consideration be given to propose minirnum manning standards for adopting in­ ternationally. A full discussion is contained in the conclusions of this report. International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea Page ElevenThat Governments should apply as far as is rea­ sonable and practicable the principles of the present Convention to those ships belonging to their countries which are not included within the terms of the Convention such as cargo vessels of less than 500. gross tons.' 3. That Governments should take steps to insure that foreign vessels entering their ports belonging to countries whose Governments are not parties to the present Convention are required to conform to stand­ ards not lower than those prescribed by the Conven­ tion in force. 4. That Governments exchange information regard­ ing the efficacy of metal and wood hatch covers for preventing the spread of fire and other matters within, the' scope of the Convention. 5. That Governments endeavor to secure standardi­ zation of couplings, by international agreement, of ships' fire hoses and of those used by shore establish­ ments because of the difficulty and delay experienced ii in attempting to use shorebased firefigliting facilities to deal with fires on board ships in port. 6. That Governments authorize selected radio sta­ tions to precede the initial broadcasting of urgent cyclone warnings by the alarm signal, whenever such a procedure is warranted, in order to alert all radioequipped vessels. 7. That Governments give considerations to extend­ ing shore-based radio listening facilities on the distress frequencies. 8. That steps be taken, so far as practicable, by the Governments concerned to regulate the position and the intensity of lights on land in the vicinity ot the entrances to ports so as to insure that such lights can-, not be mistaken for, or do not impair the visibility of, the navigation lights of the port. 9. That Governments should endeavor to arrange for the transmission of radio weather messages from ships to appropriate shore stations free of cost to the ship concerned. 10. That Governments should make every effort to. take advantage of the recent advances in radio aids to navigation with the objective of promoting safe navi-. gation. 11. That although the recent advances in radar and electronic navigational aids are a great service, to shipping, the possession of any such device in no way. relieves the master of a ship from his obligation, strictly to observe the requirements laid down in the International Regulations for preventing Collisions at Sea and in particular the obligation to proceed at a moderate speed and use certain sound signals under conditions of restrijjted visibility. 12. 'That Governments should encourage the develop­ ment, manufacture and installation of ship-borne radar on board ships of their coimtry. That the carriage of dangerous goods receive fur­ ther study as a matter of urgency either by the Inter­ governmental Maritime Consultative Organization or by the representatives of the Governments chiefly concerned with the object of international regulations being adopted for consideration and adoption by the Governments of all countries from which dangerous goods are shipped. 13. That it is desirable to coordinate activities regarding safety on and over the sea and, that for the common goal of safety, cooperative action between the International Maritime, Aviation, Telecommunica­ tions and Meteorological organizations be continued and strengthened along the lines suggested in the Report of the Preparatory Committee of Experts on -y Co-ordination of Safety at Sea and in the Air. i General Conclusions and Remarks • Although a number of measures were adopted by ^ the 1948 Safety Convention which, when put into The following are the fundamental changes agx-eed force, will be an improvement on our national standards—despite these specific improvements the U. S.. r upon by the Conference: standards are still the best in the world. 1. The Rules are extended to cover seaplanes on the water. Extension of the 1948 Convention tb 2. The second masthead light, formei-ly permissive, Cargo Vessels is made mandatory. The provisions of the 1948 Convention have been :TVV, 3. The stern light, formerly permissive, is made extended to include cargo vessels. This is of the ^"5 mandatory and its range of visibility is increased utmost importance to all seagoing personnel because from 1 to 2 miles. 4. A. new and distinctive signal is pi-ovided for heretofore the Safety of Life at Sea Conferences i., j tended to deal only with the safety of passengers..- For fishing vessels when fishing in fog. 5. A new signal is established, consisting of at example, the 1929 Convention only applied to cargo least five short and rapid blasts for optional use vessels in regard to radio equipment and a few general by a vessel required under the Rules to keep course safety at sea measures. To a degree this was intended to provide greater and speed, when she is in sight of another vessel and safety for passenger ve.ssels in that radio enabled a is in doubt whether sufficient action is being taken by cargo vessel to serve as part of the rescue network the other vessel to avert possible collision. and with the general safety measures such as sub­ Recommendations mission of weather and danger messages. Compliance In addition to drawing up the 1948 Convention and with distress procedures enhanced the safety of the the Regulations annexed thereto the Conference made passenger vessels. At the Conference, the U. S. proposed certain stand­ the following recommendations: 1. That the Governments which became parties to ards for the direct safety of the cargo vessel. Other the 1948 Convention should renounce the International nations did the same and it was recognized thajt •_ •Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1929 and establishing minimum standards for the constructio% ^ should cooperate with one another with a view to equipment and operation of cargo vessels is pertinent insuring that their respective renunciations become to the safety of life at sea conferences. The new Con­ effective on dates as soon as possible to, but not vention not only contains rules which ^al with radio -sooner than, the date on which the 1948 Convention and general safety of navigation requirements for comes into force. (Continued on Page 12) S^ ^ �THE SEAFARERS Pag» Twelre*^ Friday; Juna 18, 1948 LOG lem of safety at sea still would be dealt with in a wholly inadequate way if there was nothing to insure adequate manning. A ship no matter how carefully built and well equipped cannot be considered safe unless its personnel are competent. The majority of the other countries and the ship­ owners' representatives took a strong position .against broadening the provisions of «the 1929 Convention on the question of manning. They also felt that the subject of manning was not within the province of the Safety of Life: at Sea Conference, in that the ILO has jurisdiction of this subject. Both the United States Delegation and the seafai-ers' representatives at the Conference took the position that to delay solving safety questions which are related to maiming by referring them to another Attempt to Increase the Number of conference in effect was a means of avoiding the Passengers Permitted to be Carried responsibility of the Conference on Safety of Life on Board a Cargo Vessel i at Sea. It was further felt that, while" the ILO had con­ A strong move was made by the Scandinavians, sidered this subject at Seattle in 194S, it had not French, Italians, and Russians to raise the number of developed regulations which would insure the proper passengers permitted to be carried on cargo vessels. manning of ocean-going merchant vessels. Further, The United States and United Kingdom bitterly the ILO had stated that the Safety of Life at Sea opposed relaxing the existing regulations which allows no more than twelve passengers to be carried on board Convention was the more appropriate body to con­ sider this subject. such vessels. The final conclusions reached were that the United The issue provoked some of the most lively and lengthy discussion at the Conference. Those advocat­ States proposals which were endorsed by the sea­ ing the change attempted to justify an increase in the farers attending this Conference were not acceptable, number of passengers on the basis of advances made and that Article 48 of the 1929 Convention should since the last Conference in regard to greater safety of remain rmaltered. To prevent an inference from such cargo vessels. The U.S. and U.K. pointed out that action that the subject of manning did not justify to alter the present requirement on those grounds further investigation, a resolution was adopted rec­ ommending that IMCO and the ILO should maintain would nullify the progress so made to date. It was emphasized (1) that cargo vessels were not the closest liaison and should arrange for a joint designed to carry passengers and many of the safety examiraticni of this .problem in order to insure that features of passenger vessel construction were omitted, jurisdiction is clearly defined and consideration be (2) the demands of the trade and carriage of multi- given to the adoption internationally of minimum type cargoes, including dangerous cargoes, make cargo manning standards. vessel operations more hazardous than passenger serv­ Remarks on Reservations and Control ice, and (3) cargo vessels are not adaptable to carrying large numbers of passengers without unduly restricting It is imperative to point out that one of the prin­ .the crew's movement about the vessel and overtaxing cipal reasons why the 1929 Convention was not im­ the limited facilities on such vessels for accommoda­ mediately ratified by the United States was because tions, feeding, water supply, etc. of the weakness of the Control Clause and because It was made clear that the interests of safety would the Congress would not tend to nullify any of the not be served and that passengers would be deprived rights gained by American Seamen as set forth in the of due security by breaking down the present distinc­ Seamen's Act of 1915. It was for these reasons the tion between passenger and cargo vessels. If the Congress before ratifying the 1929 Convention made number of passengers was arbitrarily increased there three understandings (interpretative reservations) and would be no stopping point. Further demands would the American Delegation insisted on their inclusion be made for more passengers and the ultimate end in the 1948 Convention. The three reservations by the would be the eradication of tha' distinction. This Congress in the 1929 Convention are as follows: would inevitably result in fatal disaster and public "(1) That nothing in this convention shall be so condemnation of those parties responsible for making construed as to authorize any person to hold any it possible. seaman, whether a ditizen of the United States of The current demand for passenger tonnage was America or an alien, on board any merchant vessel, singled out as the motivating factor in the move for domestic or foreign, against his will in a safe harbor increased passengers on cargo vessels. Recognizing the within the jurisdiction of the United States of America, need as unprecedented, it was pointed out that' it is when such seaman has been officially admitted thereto of a temporary nature and in a year or two there as a member of the crew of such vessel or to compel would be adequate passenger vessels for the trade. such seaman to proceed to sea on such vessel against It was admited that waivers were currently being his will;" issued to meet the situation contrary to the provisions "(2) That nothing in this convention shall be so of the 1929 Convention. construed as to nullify or modify section 4 of the The practice was condemned and a resolution passed Seamen's Act approved March 4, 1915 (38 Stat. 1164), which provided that the granting of waivers should as interpreted by the Supreme Court of the United cease and the governments should bring their practice States in Stralhearn v. Dillon (252 U.S. 348);" into- conformity with the Convention as soon as prac­ "(3) That nothing in this convention "shall be so ticable, and in any event not later than December construed as to prevent the officers of the United 31, 1950. States of America who exercise the control over vessels The final decision of the Conference was that the provided for in Article 54 from making such inspection present distinction should be retained and cargo vessels of - any vessel within the jurisdiction of the United not-be permitted to carry more than twelve passengers. States as may be necessary to detaraine that the condition of the vessel's seaworthiness corresponds Remarks on Manning substantially with the particulars set forth in its One of the shortcomings of this Conference was its certificate, that the vessel is sufficiently and efficiently failure to adequately consider the subject of Manning. manned, and that it may proceed to sea without The U.S. Delegation and the seafarers' representa­ "danger to either passengers or crew, or to prevent tives of all nations attending this Conference made such officers from withholding clearance to any vessel various attempts to have the subject of Manning as which they find may not proceed to sea without danger to the passengers or crew." contained in the 1929 Convention broadened. One df the principal objectives of the U,S. Delega­ That Convention merely provided that each Con­ tracting Government imdertake to insure that its ships, tion was to incorporate in the 1948 Convention the from the point of view of safety of life at sea, were substance of the three reservations made by the sufficiently and efficiently manned. It was the United United States in ratifying the 1929 Convention there­ States' view, as well as the seafarers', that while by obviating the necessity for farther qualifications this Article is perfectly satisfactory as a general to our Government's acceptance of the new Conven­ Statement, it is of little value without implementation tion. The Delegation was particularly successful in achieving this end. by more specific provisions. "With regard to the first and second reservations The United States proposed that each Administra­ tion determine how many officers and men were there was-a substantial feeling-that nothing would be necessary for the safe navigation of its vessels com­ contained in the 1948 Ctrnventkm which would, require ing within the Convention, that these officers and similar reservation to safeguard seafarers' interests. men meet certain specified standards of professional At one of the Committee Stessions of the Conference a nnd physical competence and be so certificated by the statement was made that Treai^ lawyem recommended Administration. In addition it was proposed . that that Artieie fiO, Section a of the 1989 Convention be hours of work be liifhited in order to prevent physi­ deleted, as it was without special significance and cal fatig'ie and the consequent hazard to the safe unnecessary in that it was .a mere statement of an .operation of the vessel. obvious fact. .. Ftirther, to support the concept that manning should The United States felt that such mi XKnission might covered more specifically, the U.S. stressed the be interpreted as a change of intent or policy osn .^ , factor in relation to safety at sea. It was. part of the U. S. in view the reservatioosi previously pointed out that even if the new Convention estab- made and that it might be .construed jis derogatory to ^died -greatly improved or even ideal standards for those expremed princqales.. "Hie Uhited Sitetes, thCEe^ the construction and equipment of vessels, the pro^- fore, insisted that the ajEorementioxied section which (Continued from Page 11) cargo vessels, but it will extend to life-saving appli­ ances, musters and drills for cargo vessels over 500 gross tons, stability tests for cargo vessels over 500 gross tons, fire detection and extinction for cargo ves­ sels over 1000 gross tons. It is an important fact that recognition was given to, .^and provisions were made for, the general welfare and security of ships and persons, whether passenger or crew. This cannot be over-emphasized. A major step was taken at this Conference toward providing greater safety on cargo vessels internationally and it can be expected that substantial progress will continue to be made in this direction henceforth. n - . ;• / '.A vlu'f isic.Z'A'ik -- ' provides that "All subjects which are not expressly provided for in the present Convention remain subject, -; to the legislation of the Contracting Governments" be retained. . The United States requested that it specifically be made part of the record of minutes of the May 25th meeting of the General Provisions Committee that * such wor^ were being included in the Convention as' a protection to seafarers in so far as existing or,future local or national legislation covering subjects not! regulated by this Conventi(in was concerned. In so ' providing and explicitly stating the intent of the" . provision the Conference took a decisive step in, recognizing and protecting the vested rights of seamen.^ The third reservation made clear that Article 54 on " A, Control was not to be construed as divesting the. ! • United States or its officers of the right to make necessary inspections and to withhold clearance under : certain conditions. The U. S. thereby undertook to insure a degree of control and to provide a method o'f securing adherence to the standards of safety estab'-" lished by the Convention. It is fundtunental that some method of obtaining compliance with the Convention is necessary. The modification of Article 54 became one of tW most important issues the Conference considerediJ There was consideraWe opposition to the United States view. The United States considered the matter of suchvital nature that it jessed for its proposal on Gontr^until accepted by the Conference without any sub-stantive change. Thus the essence of the third reserva­ tion was written into the new provision on Control and reads as follows (underlining added): ^ "Every ship holding a certificate issued under the Convention is subject in the ports of other Contracting Governments to control by officers duly authorized by such Governments in so Tar as this control is directed towards verifying that there is on board a valid certificate and, if neces­ sary, that the conditions of the vessel's seaworthi­ ness correspond substantially with the particulars of that Certificate. "Such certificate shall be accepted unless, in the "opinion of the officer carrying out the control, the cooditions of the vessel's seaworthiness do not coEsespond substantially with the particulars^ of that eertfiicaie and ,the ship cannot proceed to sea without -danger to the passengers or the crew, he shall take such steps as will insure that the ship shall not sail until it can proceed to sea without danger to the passengers or the crew." The Control Clause, as given above, is the heart of ' / the whole Convention. Without this enforcement clause the standards of safety provided for in Conven­ tion would not likely be maintained. The adoption'of • this clause was a victory not only for sea labor but for the travelling public as well. Its adoption provided one of the hardest fights in the conferences. The advance may be more fuUy appreciated when it is remembered that the clause in 1929 was merely the interpretative understanding of one nation while in 1948 it has been adopted by all countries. Re: Future Conferences and Recommendations The Safety of Life at Sea Conferences are of great importance to all seagoing personnel because minimum standards and requirements are established which directly- affect the security of all seamen on board vessels on the high seas. It is, therefore, extremely important that the seamen should have substantial representation at such conferences because they are most vitally affected by the deliberations thereof. In the Conference held in London Apiil 23 to June 10, 1948 the, seamen's organizations from many nations were present and successfully exerted their influence to raise the safety standards substantially above those of the 1929 Convention. In ^is connection it is recommended that whenever conferences relating to safety of life at sea are con­ templated, the United : States seamen's representatives participate fully in the preparatory work in order that the proposals have the benefit and reflect the views and-ideas of the men actually going to sea. "Because of the veiy extensive scope and large num:ber of -sul^ee£s cowered by the coherence it is extremely diesirable that labor be given sufficiently targe representation to insure that its mterests are served in the development of all ptoses of the con­ ference werk. At the 1:948 Cosference it was impos­ sible .for two representatives of labor to satisfactorily take part in or follow all the proceedings and meetings of'the various-Conference Committees. It would be impossible in such a short report to -cover all -o£ the^ details of the ktrge-number-of subjects dealt wittt at -13MS Convention without losing sight of those items which are most important to sea going -personnel. For that reason this repprt covers only the highli^^ts of the subjects involved. Respectfully submitted, ' Morris "Weisberger ,! "ViceTPresident^ Seafarers International Union -of N«wth America, " - / I �'-•--••r —T.rW^ Friday, Jane 18, li t BE SBA¥^»BRS LOG WAY nOWN YONDER IN NEW ORLEANS \:S Page, TiusiAom Brother Records Memories Of Former Ships, Shipmates To the Editor: the Jean in 1946, Johnston was the man who made those excel- 0 lent shots of the Isthmian Strike in Baltimore last summer.. I guess he was the only man who had the post of publicity agent in any port. Can't run on like this forever, t so will wipe the bauxite from my pen and sign off. - . Dennis Saunders SS Oliver W. Holmes Greetings from the Bauxite Trail! Nothing much of interest to re­ port from this country but writ­ ing serves to ease the monotony of long days and empty nights. Here we are holed up in the little port of Caripito, 94 miles in the interior of Venezuela. Our next stop wiU be Georgetown. As the grapevine runs, so goes my pen. "Shanghai" will be interested to know that his friend Cassel Warren is on the Isaac M. Singer, his second trip. Wonder what became of Leo Harris, Henry David, Jimmy Hightower an& all To the Editor: the others who made a home on I was wondering if I could ^J;: the Marine Dragon back in 1945. have the LOG sent to my home. The pride and joy of East I am an SUP member but I sailv Baltimore, Prince (Caledonia) on the east coast and mostly on Baker, is doing a coastwise stint SIU ships, so I would like to on one of Waterman's tubs. Last have the LOG sent to me. | saw him in Mobile, northward Being that I am an SUP mem­ bound, still telling his tale of ber I was in doubt as to whether woe. I could have the paper mailed Sure miss the Baltimore Hall. to me at my home. If there is > Is my good friend A1 still dis­ any charge for this service, I patching down there, also Walter would be glad to pay it if you'll- § Sibling? simply drop me a line and let At last report Clarence Wright me know. 0 was still Steward on the Jean. G. • F. Jones Wonder if he remembers the Toronto, Canada time I hitched a ride with him (Ed. Note: The l^AFIUtwhile I was beachcombing in ERS LOG is happy to put you _ Baltimore. Saw EUis Gaines in on the mailing list. All mem- | New Orleans two months back. hers of the SUP are dfigible Also Henry Refere. They are to receive the paper and there but two of the characters who is of course, no charge for it. made the "Route 66" run on the You should begin receiving Nashua Victory. The others in­ copies shortly. Should there cluded Joe Thomas, Frank Mills, be any hitch in delivery, let Antonio Ortega and Rufus Free­ us - know.) SUP Brother Asks To Receive Log This is a picture of "Papa" Celestini, and his original New Orleans jazz band. "Papa" and his band play at- all sailings of the Mississippi Line's passenger ships when they leave New Orleans. This band is a familiar sight to the Seafarers departing from the Crescent City, on their way down to South America. CanadianMen Give Thanks For SIU Aid To the Editor: The membership of the Can­ adian District wishes to extend its thanks to the men of the MARINE HOSPITAL LOCATIONS Seafarers International Union LISTED AT SEAFARER'S REQUEST for the aid, both financial and moral, which has brought about To the Editor: a new Canadian Disti-ict Hall, If you think it would be worthy, I would like to suggest that now located at 565 Hamilton man. a complete list of United States Marine Hospitals and their Street, Montreal. HIGH FLYER correct addresses be posted in some convenient place in all SIU ~ Someday when most of us MAKING PROGRESS Halls and printed in the SEAFARERS LOG for the convenience have entered the Great Un­ of the membership. Our progress from the time known, there is,bne guy who will To speed up as much as Armando Padro of this aid can be witnessed be remembered by everyone who possible the appearance in by the negotiations now pro­ the LOG a digest of their The complete list of Class A U.S. Marine Hospital is ceeding together with those con­ ever entered the portals of the New York Hall. He's Gedcjge, shipboard proceedings all printed below. In addition to these the United States Public cluded favorably. the indoor aviator (elevator man) crews are advised to send Health Service also provides second and third class relief of 51 Beaver Street. George is a We are submitting to the LOG copies of their minutes direct stations in smaller American cities and foreign ports. a report of progress in. this Dis­ great guy, liked by all. He to the Editor, Seafarers Log, Baltimore, Maryland—Wyman Park Drive and 31st Street. trict along with pictures of the merits a round of applause. Hope 51 Beaver St., New York Out-patient office—Custom House. Hall and a request that this they award him a plaque some 4, N. Y. Boston (Brighton), Massachusetts—77 Warren Street, Bos­ letter be printed in the LOG. A day. Port Agents should al^ ton. Out-patient office—Custom House, Boston. similar request will be made to Willie Walker must have made forward their copies of ship's a home on the Beatrice. Last Buffalo, New York—2183 Main Street. Out-patient^ office the West Coast Sailors. minutes to the LOG as soon time I inquired he was still -.-228 Federal Building. as possible after receiving, D. Joyce homesteading on her. Did you them. Carville, Louisiana—(P.H.S. Leprosarium.) Freight and Secretary-Treasurer ever hear him sing? That fellow Any other material relat­ express address: St. Gabriel, Louisiana. Canadian District, SIU has plenty of talent. ing to the voyage, such as Chicago, Illinois—4141 Clarendon Avenue. Out-patient of­ (Ed. Note: More than glad I would like to get in touch stories, pictures, letters, etc., fice—New P.ort Office Building. to. Brother Joyce. Send in with James Callis, also Charles can be sent in with the Cleveland, Ohio—Fairhill Road and East 124th Street. those pictures end stories, and Johnston, ex-soldier of fortune. minutes. Out-patient office—New Post Office Building. we'll print them.) Callis was by bosom buddy on Detroit, Michigan—Windmill Pointe. Out-patient office— Post Office Building. Ellis Island, New York. Fort Stanton, New Mexico—(Tuberculosis Sanatorium.) To the Editor: He is gone but not forgotten. Freight and express address: Capitan, New Mexico. Galveston, Texas—45th Street and Avenue N. Out-patient I wrote the poenr below two days after my And I pray for his safe return. office—302 Custom House. husband left for Italy. He is Thomas J. ConstanGod, please hurry him home to me tin, FWT aboard the SS Felix Grundy, and has « Kirkwood, Missouri—525 Couch Avenue. now been gone five weeks. Because for him I yearn. Memphis, Tennessee—Delaware and California Streets. I am a constant reader of the LOG. I find it Mobile, Alabama—St. Anthony and Bayou Streets. I wonder if any wives like me New Orleans, Louisiana—210 State Street. Out-patient very interesting and helpful. Often cry as they view the sea. I knew nothing of a seaman's life. But now office—Custom House. 10New York, New York—(Dispensary) 67 Hudson Street. I can talk with my husband and his friends And dream of the day about a subject they all love. Out-patient office—Barge Office. When husbands will say If you like the enclosed poem I will gladly /. Norfolk. Virginia—Hampton Boulevard, Larchmont. Out­ send in some more that I have written about patient office—Custom House. Darling, I've come home to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania—40th Street and Penn Avenue. seamen's lives and wives. I have never had any But then I realize of my writings published, but I do like to write Out-patient office—Federal Building. as I find it interesting and a seaman is my most It's not quite fair. Portland, Maine—331 Veranda Street. Out-patient office— interesting subject. Custom iTouse. , Thai's what" he wants. Keep up the good work! /vf San Juan, Puerto Rico. He loves it there. I AM A SEAMAN'S WIFE ' San Francisco, California—14th Avenue and Park Blvd. Out-patient office—Appraiser's Building. So 111 grin and bear it. The book. has fallen from hand. Savannah, Georgia—York and Abercorn Streets. And try to be • No more does it interest me. Seattle, Washington—Judkins Street and 14th Avenue. South. Out-patient office—Federal Building. Content when he's away at sea. For. I'm thinking of my husband Stapleton, ^alen Island, New York—^Bay Street. . Vineyard Havfiti Maesachiisetls.v •Who. now sails acn^ .the Time For Minutes Seamen's Lives, Wives Spark Her Rhymes • it V, A; - .v-.. 5^ '•f 1J .•:;K -'i, si -III �THE SEAF AR ERS LO G Ifc'- Page Fourteen Friday. June -18. 1948 SS Chrysanthy Star: Plan For Keeping Keys ':W -To the Editor: L an' ? On all ships there always arises the problem of the forecastle key. Everyone knows that keys were made for the foc'sle doors and if no keys were supplied to the oi-ew the men would not sign-ori until the company sup­ plied the missing keys. However, what' is the crew and the ship's delegate supposed to do when they ask for keys and are told new keys were made and distributed to the pre­ vious crew? A lot of crewmembers pay off a ship and walk away with the foc'sle V keys even though they have no possible use for them. It causes a hardship on the next crew. The old familiar cycle of missing keys starts all over again. We feel that all this can be avoided by a simple ruling of the Union. We believe it fair for the company to charge a fee of one dollar for the foc'sle key, the receipt would be the key itself. When leaving the ship, the buck will be returned when the key is put on the hook. SEE NO OBJECTIONS All the trouble caused by such a simple thing as this could be avoided. Nobody would be out any money; everyone would re­ ceive a key. No beefs, no head­ aches. We cannot see where any­ one can possibly object to a sim­ ple plan like this. Hojv about a union ruling? 11 crewmembers SS Gateway City lUness prevented E. G. Moreno, Piiesident of Puerto Rico Coimcil No, 1, from coming to New York, but he kept in close touch with the proceedings by tele­ phone. , The HTM was represented in New York by Ramon Gordils, who has been President of the or­ ganization since 1933, and by Juan B. Garcia, President of UTM's largest local. President Gordils' son Manuel, a New Yor longshoreman, also attended the meeting. Speaking for the Union de Empleados de Muelles were Presi-dent J. A. Cintron Rivera and Secretary Rodrigo C. Valle. Representing the SIU were Puerto Rico Agent Colls, Lindsey WiUiams, Director of Organiza­ tion, and Ray White, Headquar­ ters Repr^entative. n To the Editor: All set for a 9-months trip, the three departments of the SS Chrysanthy Star decided to get pictures for the record. First vessel' of the newlysigned Intercontinental Steam­ ship Company, she made her initial run to Aruba and Cur­ acao. Above, the Stewards De­ partment. Left to right, top row—A. Gouastes, E. (Skinny) Kress. D o r s e y Paugh. L. Brown. Bottom row — W. Lewis. Danny Lippy. little Danny and J. Cook. Brother F. Ostle. another member of the department, is not in the picture. At left, men of the Deck Department. Left to right, standing—^Troy Tichenor. Tom­ my Salzarolo. Arne Hansen. Samuel Lanl8r. RusseU, Dean Johnson. Frank (Blackie) Albore. Bottom row—James McCreary and Frederic Ouweneel. SIU Leads In Formation Of PR Council (Continued from Page 1) guards and maintenance men on the docks, is currently independ­ ent. It recently withdrew from the CIO's International Longshore­ men's and Warehousemen's Un­ ion when the letter's interna­ tional officials refused to sign the non-communist affidavits re­ quired by the Taft-Hartley Act. Puerto Rican officials have signed such affivadits and filed them with the NLRB. The consolidation of the Puerto Rican waterfront is the result of more than a year of conferences iSi:: in which Sal Colls, the SIU's Puerto Rico Agent, played a leading role as intermediary. The consolidation was importent to the Seafarers to assure the efficient handling of all SIU ships hitting Puerto Rican ports, and to lay a firm foundation for a Port Council. Its achievement is typical of the inter-union co­ operation of the SIU and all AFI. maritime unions in all ports. At the New York meeting, the TT.A was represented by Interna­ If-!' tional President Joseph P. Ryan, I'i! :• International Vice-President Wal­ ter Hrft, International Secretary^ ITreasurer John R. Owens, and Ramon Mejias, Vice-President of Puerto Rico District Council No. Steward Tops, Patrolman And Crew Agree The Grew Of A New SIU Ship On behalf of the crew of the SS Simmons Victory I wish to express our appreciation and thanks to our Chief Steward Thomas Mollar and his depart­ ment for helping to make this voyage a pleasant one. The Steward has always treated the men in his depart­ ment as brothers. His depart­ ment is always good and clean through constant painting and soogeeing. His one policy is to bring home a clean SIU ship. If any member of the crew has a suggestion, all he has to do is go to the Steward and he will do his best to get it on the table. Brother Moller is one hundred percent a good Union brother and is not afraid to put in the overtime and equally, too. WUliam Harrison Ship's Delegate (Ed. Note: Patrolman How­ ard Guinier. who covered this ship. says. "I would like to add that it was a pleasure to pay off this crew. The delegates were on the ball and the ves­ sel was shipshape.") His Army Days Are Over To the Editor: Just a few words to let you know. I'm getting discharged from the Army next week and I would appreciate you sending the neatest little Union paper to my home. Pfc. Joseph Laspina Chicago. 111. Hartman Praises Dutch Club Topping off the crew is the Black Gang, back row. left to right—Preaus. Horton. Sipe. Bourke and Witt. In front. G. Gonstantaris. Brenna, Black gangers Danny O'Neill and Paddy Wescott were down below when the pictures were taken. Brother Warns Of 3-Card Swindle To the Editor: This is a tip to Seafarers going ashore in Philadelphia. Take precautions and don't be taken for suckers like other seamen I've seen. Along the waterfront, just off Market Street, there are a couple of guys working a neat swindle. It's called the three-card trick. One guy usually stands around the warehouses and when he sees a seaman coming off a ship he walks up to him and tells, him there is a card game going on near by. First, however, he tells how the guy how he can win. He says he will slip the winning card , up' and bend the corner or mark it someway, then the money will start rolling in. But I- situated at Vollenhovenstrasse To the Editor: I wish to relate the story of 33. There will be a cordial wel­ the wonderful reception which come for all. was tendered, us while we were I asked the chaplain to write in the port of Rotterdam a you, as I know he is on your mailing list. And I am sure he short while ago. We arrived in the Dutch port will as he himself would like from Antwerp on the SS Gate­ to extend his welcome to all way City, Christmas Eve. One SIU members. of the chaplains invited us to I trust you will extend this attend midnight mass in a sea­ invitation to all in an early issue of the paper. A good time man's chapel ashore. They called for us with a will be had by all for this club bus after making all the ships is for all the sailors of the world. Charles J. Hartman in the harbot, and anyone was welcome to attend. After the In Tropical Attire services, we all sat down to breakfast, and when everything, was over they drove us back to our ships. All week they had social evenings at the seamen's club connected with the chapel. Everybody was made to feel at home though he came from a distant country. One evening I was in the reading room where, to my sur­ prise, I found the SEAFARERS LOG. I was glad to read about home at the holiday season. I would heartily recommend that you mention in the SEA­ FARERS LOG that there is an open invitation to all SIU mem­ bers at this seamen's club, called "Apostolaat ter Zee," and that's where Joe Seaman starts losing. The con man will do what he says he would do, but while our hero is getting his money out of his wallet and not paying much attention, another of the men will straighten the winning card and bend another. Just to be on the safe side, take a tip from me and stay away from these guys. Nobody is hanging around the water­ front just to give seamen their McCann Sends His *Best' money. The stakes, from what I hear, To the Editor: are high and the losses terrific. I aril now working in Balti­ Azalea Steward Department One Chief Mate lost $400 and a more and I am' doing welL member H. Hankee displaysBosun $60. That money came I would like.'to send my best his method of keeping cool the. hard way, so, brothers, be on regards to all my. pals.in the Philippines. Shot waa P. J. McCann by L. S. Agulto. Seafarers the look out: representative in Manila. SjnKwrdi Dept. Lonnie V. Hargetheimer .^y ^ �Page Fiftee^ THE SE AF AH EES LOG lay, ikon« 18, H48 :-=-e Good Shipping o.-;'y 'P-3-i25S8 Holder of the above-numbered permit card will please report , to sixth floor, New York Hall, at his first opportunity. ilie ^ed^aretA onor NEW YORK INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS .^Ben Rhodabarger, $6.00; N. Jorb4nson, $1.00; A. Vaquez, $2.00; R. V. Schram, $1.00; J. Rudolph. $1.00; E. L. Eykr, $1.00; H. A. Thompson, $4.00; M. Hummel, $4.00; C. Codra. $1.00; T. F. Calvin. $4.00. Frank Habovanic. $2.00; N. Meador, $2.00. SS BOUREGARD F. J. Schuitz, $1.00; J. M. Cvroll, $2.00; A. HourilU. $1.00; S. Barries, $1.00; J. J. Lawler, $1.00; C. Huttsell. $5.00; J. C. Sarel, $1.00; J. Sawyer. $1.00; D. T; Yiakas. $J.OO. COUNTER L. J. lerardi. $5.00; R. L. Lister. $1.00; C. Taambis. $5.00; J. B. Baker, Jr., $2.50; A. Dokeris, $2.00; E. Cioper. $5.00; W. R. Smith, $5.00; R. G. Palm. $1.00; R. B. DeSantos. $3.00; j. McMenemy, $100; T. Uargas, $10.00. SS LOYOLA VICTORY L. F. Cambaro, $4.00. ^ AMPAC L. ANGELES J. F. Carberry, $1.00; J. Manning. $1.00; F. Knight, $1.00; J. Noade. $5.00; B. D'Omellas, $2.00. SS ANNISTON CITY 9. Mondido. $5.00; W. Anderson. $5.00; L. C. O'Connor, $5:00; J. J. Guns. $5.00; G. P.-SHe4d«n. $2.00; C. Ramos. $2.00; P. Gunderson. $2.00; E' N.. Jacobse. $5;00; C. Muscarfclla. - $5.00; B. P. Pratt, $5.00; D. A. Fontenla. $5.00; H. J. Piwetz, $1.00; S. Brhln, $5.00; F". Paskowski, $5.00. SEATRAIN HABANA W. E. Lanier, $2.00. SS I. SINGER G. Caruso, $2.00; A. Accardi, • $2.00; D. D. D'Altroy, $2.00; R. D. Carsten. $3.00; J. Poturalski, $2.00; R. R. Thompson, $1.00; C. Mofl, $1.50; G. N. Ranis, $1.00; C. E. Huff. $1:00; L. L. Fyeeman, $2.00; J. Baugher, $2.00; E. "9 Kolenovsky. $1.00; J. Barnette. $2.00; J.; B. Schweinfus. $2.00; M. B. Woods. $4.00; E. Isaac. $1.00; O. Garcia. $2.00. SS J. SNELLING D. Hunter. $2.00; F. F. Farthing. $'2.00; J. Lea. $2.00; C. Bailey. $2.00; C. E. Scott Jr.. $1.00; W. Pike. Jr.. ^1.00; B. -J. Morgan. $2.00; L. Lofton, $'2.00; G. M. Hobbs $2.00; E. Bokowskl. $2.00; B. Brawning. $4.00; J. M. Eitman. $2.00; J. Lozada. $2.00; C. S. Smith. $2.00; G. H. Noles. $4.00; W. T. Jones. $1.00; C. Lyons. $1.00; F. N. Freddrifcsent $100;' -A. Simonavage. $2.00; E. Ohlsson. $1.00. SS SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY L. Cartwright. $1.00. SS SEATRAIN NEW YORK C. Goldstein. $2.00. SS AFOUNDRIA C. W. Welsh. $2.00; W. A. Beyer. $1.00; Y. I. Mattson, $1.00; A. Zarkoski. $2.00; B. Fames.'$3.00; E. An­ derson. $1.00. SS CAVALIER T. H. Gordon. $1.00; F. Boyne, $1.00; K. Komeliusen. $5.00. Pott Savannah By CHARLES STARLING SAVANNAH — Shipping isstill not too good in this port in spite of our prediction that it ' would improve along about nbw. We'll have to hold our :"g6od shipping" report for a couple of. weeks. By then we hope to See BOOK No. 30475 an upswing in this port. Will holder of the above-num­ We had a couple of South bered book please report to the Atlantic vessels in this area this sixth floor, New York Hall, as week, but one of them went to soon as possible so that your the boneyard. The Daniel WIIlrecords can be squared away. ard, b o n e y a r d-bound, was a ^ heart-breaker to the crew. RECEIPT No. 39622 The holder of the above num­ She came in for a sweet pay­ bered receipt, issued in Tampa, off and everyone from top to June 5, 1948 is requested to get bottom deserves a vote of thanks in touch with the 6th Floor, SIU from this Branch. Sweet ships Headquarters Office, 51 Beaver like this are hard to see go -to RAY GONZALES the lay-up flget. Street, N. Y. Get in touch with John Toledo, •b 4. -ft The W. Carson, the other 661 Manida St., Bronx, N. Y. VERNON STREET South Atlantic vessel, paid off ft ft ft Get in touch with Headquar­ in Charleston this week and GEORGE H. MESEROLE ters record department, 6th floor, Write* to your father at 265 Gear for the following named 2 pieces; John B. Krewson, 1 erewed up immediately. She only ' 51 Beaver Street, New York, at South 6th Street, Birmingham, men is being held by the Alcoa bag; Lambert, 1 piece. called for eleven replacements your first opportunity. so it didn't deplete our ranks ofj : Steamship Company, Pier 45, Jack Lawrence, 2 cartons; Ala. He is not feeling well, members on the beach verv ft ft ft North River, New York. Leigh ton, 1 piece; T. E. McDanft ft -ft JACK F. SIMMONS much. iels, 2 pieces; James McDonald, FRANK ROKAS Your Union book has been Get in touch at once with your Marino Arrayo, 1 pillow case; 1 sea bag; F. McKinley, 1 black Oldtimer Curt Stark is here! found and is being held for yo« mother, 245 Clover St., Browns­ W. B. Bell, 1 piece; F. Blues, Valise; Robert McQueen, 1 duffleon the beach and his circus an-^ valise, box; F. Brewster, 1 car­ . at the Galveston Hall, 308%— ville, Pa. bag; Joseph K. Miller, 1 piece; tics serve to keep the memberton; Campoberde, 1 bag; B. Can­ 23rd Street, Galveston, Tex«s. John E. Moore, 1 zrown bag. ship from going nuts just wait- 4| ft ft ft non, 1 bag; E. Davis, 1 sea bag; HAROLD K. COOPER Max Morris, 1 bag, Adam Neling for a ship. E. Davis, 1 sea bag; George Get in touch with your mother Davis, 1 valise; Joljnny Davis, 1 ka, 1 package; Charles Olson, 1 There is one thing the mem-• ,11 piece; A. L. Parks, 1 piece; bership here can look forward immediately. bag. Guesseppi Petrullo, 1 seabag; to, however. In five or six weeks ft ft ft SIU, A&G District DeGauge, 1 paper bag; Dudd- Robert E. Quinn, 1 piece, J. R. we will have moved Into our new JOSE REYES BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St Communicate with your moth­ ing, 1 valise; William Durbin, 2 Ramirez, 1 seabag; Earl R. Hall. Then all the Brothers who William Rentz, Agent Calvert 4530 pieces; F. Durham, 1 piece; R, J. Reardon, 1 .seabag; C. F. Remick, have by-passed Savannah's poor er, ifimilia M. de Reyes, BOSTON ;...276 State St. Edmondson, 1 tan bag; John Gill, 1 box. Hall will be in for a delightful - ft ft ft Walter Siekmann, Agent Bowdoin 4465 2 pieces; Joseph Gordon, 1 piece; Robert Rivera, 1 seabag; Henry surprise. RUDOLPH SALLEN*riNE GALVESTON 308'/z—23rd St, Your family is anxious to hear Samuel Gordon, 1 shopping bag; Robin, 2 pieces; Bernard Roll, 1 We aren't saying it will be Keith AIsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 Arthur Gresham, 1 piece. piece; John M. Rule, 2 suitcases; the greatest Hall in the SIU, MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St, from you," Cal'Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1764 Gunnar Hommen, 1 piece; J. W. Sweetsea, 1 bag; Simmons, 1 but it will sure rank among the ft ft ft NEW ORLEANS 623 Bienville St. B. Hoston, 1 pair boots; Otto bag, R. Stanton, 1 bag; R. J. Sul­ best when all the fixtures and HERBERT ANDREWS E.'Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 Get in touch with your family, John, 4 pieces; Captain Johnson, livan, 1 piece; Alcoa Partner, furniture are installed. So, 61 Beaver St. NEW YORK 2 pieces; James Kels, 1 bag; K, Dec, 17, 1946, voyage No. 8, 1 Brothers, stand by for the grand HAnover 2-2784 Joe Algina, Agent STANLEY VERNUS O. King, 1 piece; Leon Koapman, package, crew baggage, with list. I opening. , , 127-129 Bank St. NORFOLK You are requested to write Phone 4-1083 Ben Rees, Agent PHILADELPHIA...614-16 No, 13th St." John Savitz, 1500 East 134th St., LFoyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 6-1217 Brop-;: 54, New Yoi'k, SAN . FRANCISCO 106 Market St. ft ft ft Steve CarduUo, Agent Douglas 2-5476 LEON HERSCHMAN By CAL TANNER tor long trials, and they advise the period from June 7 to 18. SAN JUAN, P.R 262 Ponce de Leon Contact your mother at 737 MOBILE — Shipping in this all other SIU men to watch their We cooperated with this drive,. Sal Colls, Agent San Juan 2-6996 Southern Blvd., Bronx 55, New port continued its slow _ but steps closely in foreign ports. and all our men on the -beach,SAVANNAH ...220 East Bay St. York, She is holding your sea­ steady pace this past week, with They want to express their who live in the State, had their Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 men's papers, four ships paying off and five gratitude to the Union, to Special tests. TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. ft ft ft Claude Simmons, Agent Phone M-1323 signing on. All told, we shippec Services Representative Joe Vol­ We have a few oldtimers <m' JOHN EDWARD McADAMS ^ one hundred and twenty book­ KHEADQUARTERS. . 61 Beaver St., N.Y.C. pian, and to all who helped them the beach, among them: J. Mc-' You are requested to get in HAnover 2-2784 men and for,ty seven permits. Nellage, R. Callahan, L. Joyner,. touch with Seaman's Church In­ Prospects for next week look in their time of trouble. SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall stitute, 25 SouthStreet, New okay, with just about the same The State of Alabama has H. Parks, L. Trent, J. Brown," passed a law calling on every-. E. Buhrman, J. Curtis, W. Bais-J ; DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION York, number of payoffs and sigh ons one from the age of fifteen to ley, A. Logindi.s, J. Morriss, J.­ Lindsey Williams ft ft ,ft sche&uled. We look for an im­ fifty to have a blood test during Clarke, and L. F, Davis. ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS STEPHEN W. KLIDERMAN provement soon down here, when Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler Get in touch with your sister the threat of a maritime strike . Joseph Volpian Grayce at 909 Wilson Avenue, is past • and the Marshall Plan Apt, 5-R, Chicago, Illinois. SUP really gets rolling. HONOLULU 16 Merchant St, On the whole, the payoffs were The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea-)^ WILLIAM F^. BUDRICH Phone 5-8777 smooth, with only a few minor farers International Union is available to all members who PORTLAND IH'W. Burnside St, Your mother is ill. Get in difficulties on the SS Fairport, to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment ^ Beacon 4336 touch wit)i Mrs. Sophie Chagnon, Waterman, There were about their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to ha'veRICHMOND, Calif. .267 Sth St. Road, Windsor, forty hours disputed overtime, the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every: Phone 2699 Dudleytown (SAN FRANCISCO .69 Clay St. j Conn, ^ but this was squared away by SIU branch for this- purpose. Douglas 26475 However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU ft ft ft the Engine Patrolman. (SEATTLE ..,.,.86 Seneca St. JAMES VAN DUSEN Credit for straightening out hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG,, Main 0290 Your personal papers are being the situation also should go to which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 WILMINGTON ,440 Avalon Blvd. Terminal 4-3131 held at the USS, 29 DeKeiperlie, crewmembers Frank Soss and Beaver Street, New York 4 ,N,Y. Antwerp, Belgium, See Mrs. V. Red Campbell. These oldtimers PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION Gt. Lakes District Settfe. knew the agreement and they ^BUFFALO...; .10 Ezcliriiiite Sfc kept the rest of the men on the To the Editor; Cleveland 7391 JOSEPH SPQSATO ball. CHICAGO, III 3261 East 92rid St. Get in touch with Robert Con­ I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the We have a little good news to Phone: Essex 2410 nolly, 1812 Carlton Avenue, Fort report in the fact that the Hos­ ^CLEVELAND ,2602 Carroll St, address below: Mala 0147 Worth, Texas. pital Patrolman states that the ;®ETROIT 1038 Third St. 4* 4- 4* men in the hospital are getting Name ... Cadillac 6$67 WILLIAM A. (Bill) OTIS good service; and that while the SDOLUTH,... ... ..631 W. Michigan St. Get in touch with Murray Elks, chow is not too good, the men Melrose 4110 Street Address TOLEDO. ............ .616 Summit St. 11 West Preston Street, Baltimore are getting along fine. Garfield 2112 1, Maryland. BOUTWELIT AND YOUTZY State The two Seafarers who were City ft ft ft Canadian District JACOB R. ROHRBACKER fouled up in the Georgetown Signed MONTREAL .1227 Philips Square Your mother asks you to con­ incident in which a launch cap­ VICTORIA, B.C.,....602 Bouyhton St. tact her at 440 Hamilton Street, tain drowned are here on the Empire 4631 Gretna, Louisiana. She has been beach. Brothers Boutwell and Book No. VANCOUVER". .. L .. .866 HamUton f.l. Youtzy were both acquitted afPacific 7624 very ill. AXEL MOLffiR (Moller) Get in touch with A1 Bern­ stein, SIU hall, 105 Market Street, San Francisco, Calif. This is important. $1 Unclaimecl Gear SIU HflLLS Mobile Shipping Holds Slow, Steady Pme Notice To All SIU Menbers U �Page Sixteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. June 18. i\948 SlU AllJed Workers Active In Gulf Area -3 The above vessel, Ihe tug Coyle, owned and operated by the Coyle Lines. Inc., is shown in drydock. The Coyle is one of seven tugs which are operated, by the company in the harbor of New Orleans and in the Intercoastal Canal. Of course, the company is contracted to the Marine Allied Work­ ers, SIU. All the pictures on this page were sent in by Trussell Beatrous, New Orleans Towboat Representative. Top picture is of the N. H. DeBardeleben, also a Coyle Lines tug, as it navigated the Intercoastal Canal. Bottom, the tug Crescent Towing and as yet. but last week election in which the • Port Allen, with the Port Hudson in the background. Both belong to the Salvage Company. The MAW has no signc^fi contract with the company, the- Union was certified as collective' bargaining agent on the basis of an MAW received 38 votes to 3 for the company. It won't be long now! I . * t Members of the crew of the- George E. Roper. River Terminals Corporation, pose on deck for a picture. The company was recently bought up by the Dixie Carriers, Inc., and is soUd MAW SIU/ Above is a picture of the tug Echo. owne<i by the 'Whiteman Towing Company. Three of the seven tugs operated by the company are ai present in drydock but wiU be in full operiition shortly. Here's another Dixie Carriers' ship, the Jack Ruff;^ The Ruff and the Roper are two of seven and the parent company is 'the Bloomfield Shipping Com* puty, opeimtiiigv out ^pf Texas ports. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1939-1949 Description An account of the resource Volumes I-XI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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Title A name given to the resource June 18, 1948 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. X, No. 25 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SIU LEADS IN FORMATION OF PR COUNCIL SEAFARERS COMMITTEE STANDS FAST ON UNION HIRING HALL DEMAND FRISCO ALL COMERS ON 'BEEFIEST'WEEK PHILLY WILL TRY TO DODGE HOT AIR OF CONVENTIONS SHIPPING ACTIVITY ALMOST AT STANDSTILL IN NEW YORK THE SAILMAKER SAVES HIS SEACHEST WEISBERGER REPORTS ON SAFETY CONFERNCE STACY MASTERS HONORED FOR SERVICE TO SHIPMATES ABOARD THE CAVALIER PARADE OF SIU ATHLETES WOULD FEATURE REAL RAJAH SIU LEADS IN FORMATION OF PR COUNCIL GOOD SHIPPING MANAGES TO SKIP PORT SAVANNAH UNCLAIMED GEAR MOBILE SHIPPING HOLD STEADY PACE SIU ALLIED WORKERS ACTIVE IN GULF Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 06/18/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/35df6b16c3f672099e0fa47a7b466ad3.PDF 9f7de837582963d86e9c6663ce07475a PDF Text Text Official Organ of the Atlantic and Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of North America VOL. X NEW YORK, N. Y« FRIDAY. JUNE 25. 1948 COMMITTEE WHICH DISCUSSED UNIFORM REGISTRATION RULEh No. 26 SlU May Have To Vote Remaining OS Vesseis For Fuii Recognition The National Labor Relations Board has denied the SIU's request that the board reconsider its rul­ ing restricting recognition of the Union as bargain­ ing agent for Cities Service seamen to seven ships, Lindsey Williams, Director of Organization an­ nounced. The net effect of the NLRB's curious stand, Part of the committee elected by membership in Port of New York to draw up recommendations for changes in registration rules, shown shortly after they convened last Friday. Similar committees representing Deck, Engine and Steward Departments are studying pro­ posals in other ports which may lead to a Union-wide plan of job registration. h Brainh Committer Study Pnposak For Uniform M Registration Ruios which reverses its previous rul-(f —. ing in the Isthmian case, may and it also covered ships which be that the SIU will have to Isthmian obtained later. vote the remaining nine ships In its brief asking the NLRB in the Cities Service fleet, Wil­ to reconsider, the Union pointed liams said. The Union has pe­ out that, if the board's decision titioned the NLRB for recogni­ were permitted to stand, not tion on those nine ships, but only would precedent be shatter­ the company is almost certain ed but that aU organized labor to force an election. would be severely set back. Meanwhile, the SIU has noti­ The board took no note of fied Cities Service that it wishes these arguments, sending back to commence negotiations cover­ a routine rejection. ing the seven ships certified. As yet no answer has been received Despite the unexplained stand taken by the NLRB, the Cities from the company. Service wall has been breached, When the unlicensed personnel Lindsey Williams said. of the CS fleet commenced vot­ ing their Union preference, CS had eight ships. The men on seven of these ships voted five to one to be represented by the Neglotiations with the SIU. The eighth ship was mot voted because it did not touch steamship operators are con­ an American port during the tinuing and the SIU Nego­ voting period. tiations Committee is stand­ ing fast on its original de­ SEVERE SET-BACK This ship, the SS Lone Jack, mands that the issue of the is excluded from the NLRB's Hiring Hall be settled before certification order, along with other matters can be dis­ eight ships which CS has ac­ cussed. Membership in all quired since. A year earlier ports is urged to be present when the NLRB certified the at the next Branch meetings,. SIU as bargaining agent for the June 30, for a full report on unlicensed men on the Isthmian the progress of the Negotia­ ships, the order covered ships tions to date. not voted as well as those voted. On Negotiations Rank and file Seafarers com­ wish on the part of the member­ the^ "Here's What I Think" fea­ mittees were at work this week ship for uniformity in all ports ture in the current issue of the in Atlantic and. Gulf ports shap­ and to eliminate any inequities LOG (see page 4), several Sea­ that may exist under the present farers felt that the adoption of ing up recommendations which method. a uniform ^ set of registration later will serve as a basis for The committee elected by the regulations' would eliminate con­ membership action on a uniform membership in the Port of New fusion they encounter as they go set of shipping registration rules. York completed its;job last Fri­ from one port to another, where Upon completion of their tasks, day, Following a period of gen­ the rules differ. th.e various port committees will eral discussion, this committee Were similar rules to prevail forward their recommendations adjourned to allow the three in every port, they woidd have io Headquarters. These proposals groups to devise separate rulings no problem, they explained. for Union-wide registration rules, affecting their own departments They pointed out that they Will then be sifted by an elected, Their recommendations were ac­ would simply have to know and committee, representing all de- cepted by the "committee as a abide by one set ojf; registration rules in all ports. ; . partments, and presented in final whole," when it reconvened. form to the membership for fur- Serving on the committee for I thel" disposition. the Deck Department were Jack Greenhaw, Idelfonso Galindez, F. ' The membership committees C. Murray, Joseph Felton, George now laying the groundwork for vhat eventually may become (Bill) Champlin, and Roland Congress finally passed the The lack of industrial 'cargoes grams. The nations covered by I mastwise registration rules were Strom. six-biilion doUar Marshall Plan is expected to keep the Port of the Plan will tell what they I' alected at recent - branch meet- Representing the Engine De- appropriations as one of its last- New York from having more need in the three month period. jings. They are composed equally partmet on the committee were: than a moderate amount of ac­ Once the shipping has been ar­ ;of men sailing in all three de- G. Nunez, W. Manning, Leon minute moves, before adjourn­ tivity. for the rest of the sum­ ranged, they will proceed with •partments — Deck, Engine and White, Anthony Arenella and ment, and shipping spokesmen mer, at least, but New York orders and manufactiming con­ look for the relief cargoes to wiU be the big beneficiary later tracts. 'stewards. Matt Fields. on when the industrial shipments A statement by a top Marshall start gaining momentum. Stewards Department men in N. Y. PROPOSALS IN the group were: William Dun­ However, they believe the ac- commence, the shipping men say. Plan official that it might be I The committee designated by ham, i^ohn C. Drummond, R. C. cleration will be slow at first. difficult to carry 50 percent of SHIPPING BOSS NAMED the. Port of New York has al- Rickett, Leroy W. Gilmore, Ed­ It may be several months before the cargoes in American bot­ jready drawn up its proposals and ward Adampo and Mato H. large shipments other than bulk Last week, Arthur G. Syran, toms because of a shortagg^of (submitted them to Headquarters, Lorenzo. , ships was flncargoes of grain and coal begin a former Army colonel, was American flag (where they will be held pending Sentiment among the member­ to move. named Director of Transportation phatically denied by a Maritime similar action by the other port ship, who have been airing their Bulk cargoes are moving a for the Marshall Plan. Syran Commission spokesman. |committeeSp views in favor of a uniform plan little now and have been for was a shipping expediter for the The government has had to I Should the membership accept for job registration, appears to several weeks, mostly from Gulf Army during the war, and more tie-up ships, so how could there the recommendations of the final have, among other, objectives, the ports. Industrial products bought recently has been in Japan help­ possibly be a shortage, the MC' bverall committee, the proposals further streamlining of the Union under the Plan are,, expected to ing plan the rehabilitation of man said. There are plenty of will be put to a vote by fhe apparatus. Extending it to job take up the shipping slack even­ the Japanese merchant marine. ships, he added, and a great membership. in all ports. registration would be another tually, but it may be late fall Cargo aUocations under .the many of those tied up can be step in that direction. before they" arrive at the piers Mar-^hall Plan will be scheduled released ready to go on 48 hours 1 Action on the problem of in a series of thrw-month pro­ notice. /registration stemmed from a In expressing their opinions in in any. great ammmt. •1- Congress Votes 6 Billion Doiiars For ERP \2.- �Page Two THE S EAF ARERS LOG Friday, June 25, 1S48 R^y/.- SEAFARERS LOG A: »» Published Weekly by the ;''i • PROUD PARENT...* SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District AUiliated with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver-Street, New York 4, N. Y. feii' -• -• HAnover 2-2784 if V •; ,;• Nl'- ••..• Entered as second class matter Jime 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 1912. 267 The Way It Works This week, following a letter sent to all Branches by Headquarters Offices, in compliance with a recom­ mendation of the 1948 Agents Conference concurred in by membership referendum, all ports elected special committees to submit recommendations for uniform rules for job registration to replace the present individual port regulations. The report of each port committee . will then be forwarded to Headquarters, where an elected committee will consolidate all proposals and submit a resolution which will then become effective in all ports—if. it is approved by the membership. ir i;' We emphasize if approved by the membership. This normal SIU procedure underscores the basic democracy of our Union. Decisions are not made by any governing board. As a matter of fact, the SIU h^ no such set-up. The nearest approach to an executive board is the Agents Conference, which meets once a year to draft proposals and submit recommendations for future action. But these proposals must be passed by a coastwise referendum of the membership. The Agents Conference has no executive powers, it is purely advisory. All power lies in the hands of the membership, where it rightly belongs. Whenever the mem­ bership of the A8cG District of the SIU wishes to change any of the rules, or adopt a new policy, it is always done in the traditional SIU manner. Hospital Patients When enl«rittg lb* hospital notify the delegates by post- , card, giving your name and the number of your wprd. Mimeogm;^d poelcwrdi can be obtained free at the Social Service desk. It is by firm adherence to the democratic principles that true democracy can be guaranteed in the Union, and each individual member should at all times act as an official watchdog of the membership's rights. T. ... 1 to 4- know /• .. ..r. r Shipci_* Union not only the Constitution anda the Staten Island Hospital I Afeff Hov! h The Ma-me Hospi^k " These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, ping Rules—^he must also see to it that they are followed at all times, and be prepared to suggest changes when­ as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging ever times and circumstances have outmoded some pro­ heavily on their hands. t>o what you can to cheer them up by writing to them. visions. It is not enough for every member to know his rights and responsibilities. He must see to it that he receives his rights, ^nd must see to it that he assumes his ,.responsibilities. Doing these things will assure the con' tinued survival of democracy in the SIU. And because g these things are the rule, that is why democracy is a vital part of our organization, and why the A&G District has n made such great strides in the past^ten years. Send Them In The LOG is the paper for ALL members of the Union; But the LOG editors have no way of knowing what is happening on every one of the many ships con­ tracted to the Union and manned by SIU crews. That's where you come in. On page 16 of this issue, appear pictures and a story about the crew of the SS Xafayette. The pictures and the notes for the story were sent in by a crewmember, with a request that, after being used, the snapshots be returned to his home. That has been done, and the editors of the LOG will handle all pictures in exactly the same careful manner. So—Let's have more pictures and stories from the men sailing the seven seas on SlU^contracted vessels. You like to hear what other Brothers are doing,^ and they like to hear about your activitieis! ) NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL R. BUNCH E. LIPARI 0. MABDN J. DENNIS R. F. BLACK A. LOOPER C. GREEN V. P. BALLINGS G. R. GRIMES C. ANDERSON R. GOODWIN T. J. TASSIN; M. BAKER A. MAKRENS W. J. HOULIHAN J. W. CURRAN . E. MORGAN G. WILLIAMS L. B. MILLER is, % STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL C. O. LYNSKY F. PREZALAR J. M. GARDNER F. NERING E. OLSEN S. HEIDUCKI G. FINKLEA J. McNEELY D. DeDUISEN , . J. L. ROBERTS ' - ^f T. ZEMBRUZUSKI E. T. BROWN M. F. MORRISON , H. WHITE A. J. SACCO E. PETRICELLI H. CHRISTENSEN G. VECCHIO P. DAUGHERTY B. F. DeLIMA C. NANGLE W. J. HUNT R. PEPIN A. BJORNSSON A. DUDDE B. KOSOW W. PERRY S. RIVERA BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. GEORGE PEDDICORD M, J. LUCAS a T. CANTRELL T. BRYANT WILLIAM H. KUMKE THOS. S. JOHNSON G. F. COBBLER / EDW. L. PIERCE EDDIE J. CAROVOUS PAUL R. SEEFOR B. J. FREDERICKS WILLIAM T. ROSS C. H. JONES CHARLES N. PAKNE ARTHUR COBB EDWARD KOML f lYION E. FOLTS fi^rARA/v: "i You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing times: Tuesday*— 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 5th and 61h floors.) Thursday —= 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 3rd and 4rii floors.) Saturday —- 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. ^ (on I«t and 2nd floors.) GALVESTON MARINE HO^. MICKEY FOLAN D. B. MILLER D. B. MILLER ^ . A. J. LAPPEROUSE : ^ R. C. PAPPAN ;I TUTTLE ) 3 3 4. SAVANNAH HOSPITAL r J. NEELY ^ t W. REYNEN J. CHAFFIN TROY THOMAS J. J. FERGUSON i G. R. ANDERSON ? JAN. V. ROOMS 4. t 3 MOBILE HOSPITAL J. B. McGUFFIN " A. C. McALPIN D. w. MCDOWELL T. HENDRICKS J. W. MACKIE R. A. YEAGER M. DULflESTRB 3 3 3 - BRIGHTON MARSNg HOSP, E. J. DELAMANO JOHN J, GEAGON JOHN SCULLY ROBERT LORD �Friday. Juiw 25. 1948 ROU Scores West Coast Charter NEW YORK — The AFL Mari.time Trades Council was asked this week to officially protest to •AFL President William Green, and to Daniel Tracy, President of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, against the .granting of an IBEW chihrter to 010. Radio Officers on the West Coast. In a letter to the MTD, signed "by Fred M. Howe, General Secre­ tary-Treasurer of the ROU, it is pointed out that the AFL Radio "Officers' Union has had jurisdic­ tion over Marine Radio Officei-s since 1937, and characterizes the West Coast move as an "inva­ sion." ' Brother Howe also states that ,the "ROU has maintained three offices on the West Coast for some time and we have spent many thousands of dollars in our endeavor to organize CIO Radio Officers. Just as we are about to succeed, the IBEW, through Local 6 in San Francisco, came to the rescue of the hard-pressed CIO Radio Officers and took them in. This, if successful, will negate all the hard and costly work which we have done." • THE SEAFARERS MAKING THEIR POINTS LOG Pressure Werks Again: Aramce OpensBuilding For Men At Ras Tanura The days when seamen sailed place to relax and enjoy them­ into the Port of Ras Tanura and selves. there, within sight of land, spent It took quite a lot" of pressure one week to a month without on the part of seamen to bring shore leave, are at an end. Word about this change. For some has been received from the Ara­ time now the LOG has been bian American Oil Company running letters and articles about (Aramco), that . an air-cooled the horrible conditions in Ras . portable building is being erected Tanura—^such as the one on this on the North side of the East page by Brother Bill ChamplinPier approach for the recrea­ and it is high time that Aramco Bosun Roland Slrom,. right, an tional use of the ships' personnel made the necesseuy improve­ SlU oldtimer. took the deck : in that port. as a member of the New York ments. Committee on Uniform Regis­ The building will be sur­ The new building is supposed . tration Rules and explained to rounded by a fence which will to be in use already, and it is the group his views on what have easy access from the East expected that an SIU crew will rules should govern registra­ Pier, and will be equipped with soon send in pictures and a tion for the Deck Department. toilet and shower facilities, a story for the LOG. Brother Sftrom will be remem­ bar for serving soft drinks and bered for the excellent job he beer, as well as a gas plate for did in organizing during the preparing hot dogs and ham­ r Isthmian campaign. He was on burgers. ; quite a few Isthmian scows, In addition there will be a as a volunteer, and made many swimming pool, card and game friends during that time. room, and clothes lockers and a Another Brother who want­ change room so that the seamen American exports have dropped ed to be heard on the Rules can change into swimming to less than half the rate pre­ was William Dunham, above. vailing in 1947—which is, of , trunks. Steward. He is shown driving course, the answer to the ques­ FAR CRY home a point as the Commit­ tion, "What's the matter with That's a far cry from the old shipping?" tee heard discussions on the days. Now at least, although the Rules changes affecting the men still won't be allowed to The statistical picture can be Stewards Department. go into town, they will have a seen in the figures gathered by the railroads. On a typical day, recently, 2020 freight cars came into all U. S. ports loaded with goods for shipment overseas. A year ago the number would have been about 5,000. By G. W. (Bill) CHAMPLIN Point of Sand. However, it does American seamen are given shore shinny was the second ship to Though it may not be apparent contain excellent recreational leave freely in Jeddah which just tie up at the new dock in Man­ to seamen on the beach. New The question of shore leave in facilities which the oil men do about knocks the Ras Tanura ama. York actually is . holding up a bit . the ports of'-the Arabian penin­ not wish to share with American police chief's idea into a cocked Reverting to Ras Tanura, let better than other ports. sula is an ever reeurring one. seamen. To accomplish their end hat. In view of the obvious dis­ me admit that the oilmen are Moreover, it is an issue of they have induced the local crimination against American sea­ undeniably well within their To revert to the railroad fig­ some complexity, involving as it chief-of-police to deny seamen men in Ras Tanura, I say that rights in excluding whoever they ures, New York is getting about does Saudi Arabia (as tampered shore leave. Naturally the chief- the police chief is an outright choose from their private club. 1)00 carloads of goods each day for export compared to 900 a with by the Arabian-American of-police knows which side of his phony. That's not the point. year ago. Oil Company), and the allegedly bread is buttered." I have talked with many sea­ Thus New York is running at < ISTHMIAN PORTS independent smaU countries of The technique used by the Recently I submitted a pro­ men who would be willing to about two-thirds of last year's Yemen, Oman, Qattar, Bahrein chief to justify his rule is to posal to the effect that the chip in what it takes to erect rate, while other ports are down and Kuwait, all of which are blame the Mohammedan religion MM&P be contacted, and that a a seamen's club at Ras Tanura. to a little more than one-third. more or less dominated by Great It is alleged that the Americans joint SIU-MM&P committee be There are many men like myself Britain. The picture is further NO BUCKS drink in front of the Sons of selected to rfequest the Isthmian who would like to sail the Per­ complicated by the rules of MoAllah, thereby corrupting them. Steamship Company to cooperate sian Gulf in the winter months Just why this has happened is 'hammedan religion. Now it is true that the Koran, with us in getting short leave for but who refuse to face long fairly clear. Despite a world­ The sorest spot of all is, of the sacred book of Mohammedan­ Isthmian crews hitting Ras months aboard ship with no wide demand for American course, the Arabian-American Oil ism, forbids the use of spiritous shore leave at all, and land in goods, practicaUy nobody in Eu­ Tanura. Company (Aramco) port of Rasliquoi-s by the Faithful, and in Isthmian has a virtual mon- sight. We want the shore leave, rope, Asia, Africa or South at-Tannura, more commonly Saudi Arabia, King Ibn Saud oply of American dry cargo busi­ but nobody insists on access to America can write a check that called Ras Tanura, in Saudi rigidly enforces the Koranic law. ness in the Red Sea, the Gulf of the oil men's clubhouse. will be honored by a New York Arabian. Of course, opposition to any bank. In other words, there is Oman, the Persian Gulf and the such plan could be expected from TOUGH RAP In this port, freighters lie for an average of a month at a time, I forget whether the penalty Shatt-el-Arab area. It certainly the type of Master who makes a a severe shortage of dollar sometimes at the dock which for drunkeness is death by is to the company's interest to practice of buying beer ashore credits. they must leave whenever a strangulation or by decapitation have contented crews, and and selling it through the slop- The slowness with which the Marshall Plan is getting imder high-test tanker comes in. Away or whether it is something freighter crews are the ones most chest at a handsome profit. way has made overseas buyers from the dock they anchor and ^slightly less severe. Neverthe­ affected by the protracted lack "No shore leave" is his meat. reluctant to put out what few discharge to lighters. During less, you should see those same of shore leave/"" As a Bosun I dollars they'have. They want to this stay of 30 days or more, the sons" soak it up when they believe that any Master or any hold the credit until they know licensed personnel are ..allowed come aboard a ship and get hold Department head, licensed pr un­ what they can get under the ashore. The unlicensed crew- of a little something out of sight licensed, will agree with me in Plan. Aif, members spend the whole time of their countrymen. The "cor­ this. ET< ry member making a Another thing that may have aboard ship. Personally, I know nothing ruption" angle doesn't amount donation to the Union for held up shipments has been the about Yemen. There are no oU too much. POINT C SAND any purpose should receive export licensing procedure put ports there,. so I would presume an official receipt bearing into effect by the Department of I have talked with Seafarers Before the advent of the oil who have seen enlisted men from j men, the principal income around that shore leave would be al­ ^the amount of the contribu­ Commerce. The Department now lowed. As to Oman, Qattar and tion and the purpose for requires special licenses for al-_ U. S. Navy vessels on the streets those parts was derived from Kuwait, my information has been which it was mado. most everything that goes, and it of the town. And as reported services lo pilgrims to Mecca, gleaned from others. If a Union official to whom takes a lot of time to cut by this writer a couple of years the Mohammedans' sacred place. ago, the crew qf the SS Shick- And all formal rituals of religion However, the frequency with contribution is given does through the red tape. "When the Marshall Plan cred­ shinny once tried to do some­ must be maintained since reli­ which American crews are re­ not make out a receipt for portedly denied shore leave while gion itself is still big business in the money, the matter should its appear in abundance, maybe, thing about getting merchant their British counterparts are per­ Saudi Arabia. But.it is Aramco immediately be referred to they will make the difference, seamen ashore. The Shickshinny crew did suc­ in the end, not religion, that mitted ashore makes the matter Paul Hall. Secretary-Trea­ but nobody is as certain as he ceed in turning up a considerable keeps^ the seamen from having ook like an old British trick surer. SIU. 51 Beaver Street. was a couple of months ago. which is something to be taken New York 4. N. Y. About 200 miUion dollars . amount of most interesting infor­ shore leave in Ras Tanura. up with the State Department in In advising the Secretary- worth of Marshall Plan goods al­ In the Red Sea port of Jeddah mation which I have taken every Treasurer of such' transac­ ready have been allocated, most opportunity to augment during (sometimes spelled Yeddah) you Washington. would expect the religious issue From personal experience, I tions, members should state of which will be shipped from the. two-year interval. • the name of the official and the U. S., the rest of it from Briefly, Ras-Tahura is a com­ to be raised even more strongly, know the above to be true in Manama, cajatal and principal the port where the money Canada and South America. But for Jeddah is the port of entry pany town and nothing else. was tendered. for the two sacred cities of Mec-jport of -the island country of allocation is one thing and ship­ Without Aramco, it would be ca, and Medina. Nevertheless, j Bahrein. In fact, the old Shickment is another. what its Arabic naw«L-Means: US Expmis FaH To Half Of 1947 Brother Writes Of Did Days in Ras Tanura Get A Reeeipt ri �i' H E S E AFAR ERS .L O G Friday* June 25# 1948 CoRffFessK^ Shv sak h Rush Te Rhtk WASHINGTON—Measures de­ stined to bolster the ranks of the crippled American merchant maQUESTION: Do you think there should be u system ^ job vi^Strataon for all Tine through the construction of ports, instead of the present method of separate rules in jeatih port? new passenger and tanker ves­ sels made every hurdle in Con­ VEFlQIE ^ANSOfN, Steward: VIC MlLAZZO. Steward; gress but the last one. The bills 1 bislleve the registration rules The Shipping rules certainly went down the drain when the ^ould he the aame in all i>orts. ought to be uniform tor atll Senate Interstate and Foreign V/hile I have shipped only nut ports. If they were, then you Commerce Committee pigeon­ of P^hiladeU^a and New York, would always know where you holed them in the rush to ad­ where the ^rules are the same, I stood and what you had to do journ last week. believe all ports should fall in if you came into a strange Hall. Supported by the Maritime line under one standard pro­ Now if you are used to shipping Commission and the entire mari­ cedure for registration. Here's an from one Hall and, for one rea­ time industry, the bills called for -example which doesn't pertain son or another, you find your­ the construction of 18 to 20 new to registration, but I believe it self in a Hall down the coast, passenger vessels and the equiva­ is typical of the different set­ you can get so balled up you lent of 40 T-2 tankers. ups in the ports. In Mobile I don't know what's going on. Shipbuilding would have been found that 1 could reclaim my Mostly I ship out of New Vortc. encouraged by the granting of sshipping card' within ten days. so I go by one set Of rules. ®ut flat 50 percent construction subsi­ 4n New York, however, the limit I've heard a lot of discussion of dies for all new ships approved is fifteen days. A uniform set­ this question aboard ship in in the next three years. up in -all ports in this case meetings and bull sessions, and In the House the bills were would have preatly lessened I'd say that uniform rules are passed without objections, and oonfusion. what the boys want. were scheduled for quick adop­ JAMES MOORE, AB: tion by the Senaite, but the rush N. J. MOORE, Pumpman: One over-all system would cer- Cf bills at the last minute killed Sometimes it's pretty confus­ tainly put an end to 'fhe con-: any chance of their getting Tall ing when you come into a sir?,nge ^ fusion which somdlimfes comes approval, Hall to register. You don't know iii abotif as a result of one port CHANCES SLIM the local rules and you get com- ; having slightly different rules pletely balled up. I have shipped The only hope for adoption of fhaii another. It would also do out of Boston a lot, but now I'm the measures depends on a de­ away with the phssibility of a in New York where the rules cision by Congress to reconvene man finding himself unable 'to are different. 'Recently I shipped between or after the Republican ship in one pnrt after qualifying but of Baltimore under a third and Democratic conventions. in another. I'm also in favor of set of rules. It certainly is my the motion carried a couple of "Important for seamen and the x^inion that rhings would go a •me^ngs ago whereby a 9han maritime -industry in general lot smoother up and down the ean Register iin nnly nne tiaMns. were the proposals to subsi­ coast for those of us who ship Becaafse of -the 'lougfh riiipping, dize the coriSftU(Jtiari of Amer­ from more than one port if we a general tightening up of the ican-flag passenger liners, the found fhe sane rules every­ registreiidn Tifles would make one shipping category in which i^hipping nasier fdr 'fhe majority the U.S. merchant fleet is notorwhere. A lot of people agree df men, especially those not hold­ iouriy and shamefully deficient.^ ' with me accordmg to some of A number of steamship com­ ing fhe higher rdfings. the views I've heard. panies, including the Mississippi Shipping Company and a couple RdBERT FERRYMAN. AB: JOHN CHAKER, Deck Eng.; Of other contracted companies, 1 don't believe that a uiiiform Yes. All ratings above Oiler have indicated an eagerness to method of registration that ap­ Should register together, and all build new passenger tonnage, plies to all ports is necessary. ratings below Oiler should regthe stumbling block being the !'S:kr' :• The present way of handling the 1 ister together. That way it would high price df building. Tegistration problem by each in­ ' give everybody a chance to The companies want the gov­ I 'ship out. Seamen do not always ernment to pay 50 percent df dividual port seems to me to he J 'ship out of the same port, hut the construction cost for ships thn proper way. Each port has I they ail belong to the same to be used on both coastal and its own problems in -shipping, j Union. So. when they get iilto foreign runs. and -I think that the rnles -should a new port they should know If the legislation proposed •fit the pvoUems nf the various that the conditions of registra­ to '-Congress had %een en­ ports. Ais is to he nxpeHrtafl toMih acted, ^e 50 percent subsidy tion will he the same as the would become a -reality, as would : ports will have a greater nulnport they last registered in. various mew indirect .subsidies. her df men on fhe heaCh in I That way a man does not have The subsidies would have guar­ proportion to fhe jobs available, to worry about doing something anteed jobs for thousands Of and others will have less. "Fhe wrong in a new port that would American seamen, aind would rulas tor regietsetion shonld he have kept "4he American flag oil cause him trouble because of a the high seas in a Class of ships shafted acconSngly. difference in local rules.. widely -regarded -as essential to the national defense. -One remote -possibility of gain­ ing the funds necessary to build ^ needed passenger ships was the - Negligence and indifference aboard an SIU ship. He was he had fallen. Rolfe's face was Though no law or agreement method - attempted -this week by now .^requires the Carrying of American-President Lines. I ;J; -has cost the life of another sea­ well liked, :and his Violent death bruised, bis left leg broken, and pulmotor equipment at the pres- in a direct -appeal to .the Presi- ; he was bleeding from the nose was a shock to his shipmates. He man. eiit time, this mattei- has been dent they called for die -granting and mouth. .is survived by his parents, Clyde Rolfe Nelson died June 10th and Rose Nelson, Pt3, Box 15, Despite the tireless effect of turned over to flie negotiating of construction money from em- aboard the tanker SS Lake Petaluma, Calif. officers and crew, who worked, committee for reference in draw­ ergency funds in the intei-est of, for six hours to revive him. Nel­ ing up future contracts. national defense. as a result of injuries NOT TESTED son died while the ship speeded sustained in a fall while cileanThe tank had not been open toward Lisbon for help, wher-e ing tanks. very long and had not been Captain Cooper had hoadod after His life might have been properly tested, when Nelson failing to get aid from Gibraltar. saved, according to Sidney Lip- was sent below to clean It. He The Purser did all he could MOBILE — The Waterman Gulf Shipbuilding Corporation, a Irfi-v: -• sChitz, who notified the LOG of came up several times for air Corporation an­ Waterman subsidiary, for the re­ with what he had on hand, and Steamship Jv?:':' the accident, had proper tank- before calling to the AB in at­ the 2nd Assistant Engineer wore nounced that it had purchased a conversion of ships that have . testing equipment, and a pul- tendance on deck to send down himself out with continuous, floating drydock from the Fed­ been or will be purchased by the' 1 motor been aboard at the time— a hose. work of respiration. The crew eral : Shipbuilding and Drydock parent company. MS-,:or had the British authorities at Shortly after he failed to re­ feels that had a .pulmotor been Company of Kearney, N, J. Waterman, also announced that pif:©ibralter deemed a seaman^ life spond to a call. The AB on deck available at -this stage his life, The drydoclc has a lifting ca­ it expected to acquire another i TVorth sending but a plane and went into 'the tank and made a might have been saved. The SS pacity of 8,500 tons, is 437 feet such floating drydock in the neair doctor to the ship in response to quick search. Failing to find long, and 85 feet wide. It is now future. The one now being de-\ Lake George, operated by U. S. Captain Cooper's liadio pica for him, he "notified the Chief Mate, being towed from Kearney to livered will be finally located at , Petroleum Carriers, 52 Broadway,: Mobile and will arrive about Chickasaw, Ala,, six miles above • •aid. who went into the tank with a Npw York City, is outboimdim Mobil«5 pn the Chickasabpgue • July. 10. Nelson, a 20 year old exHnavy respirator mask and c^r-if^^Nelipe dock wUl be .used by the r. ;• :J than, was making his Hirst trip son from thO tank bott^it^where. ,a longitrip- 11^'' P'- WateimBi Arys RmtkR Ihdc �-r -- ••' - -.If • • .-'••s.t^-^-'^ -Jl Friday, June 25, 1948^ THE. SEAFARERS LOG Page Fire ^^•m' Not Pisyoffs, DM MOkNo Gets Itself TW» Fevietf Dp^ij)s By CftL TANNER MOBILE—Last week shipping, here awhile before going out in this port reached a new low,' again, and we will take the opWith this branch shipping exactly portunity to get her completely 81 men. straightened out. There were four payoffs, two -Ehe- Houston: was fouled U0 sign ons and two ships in tran-' just, as badly. There was a 1,50Q sit and that was all. hour beef, in, the Deck. Departs The four ships paying off. were ment involving gangway watches. gress they tried to move _ all I The committee met and drew 1^ JOS: ALGINA, the Cape Edmont, Alcoa,, alcmg The crew stuck together in a with the Governor Bparks, Gov­ fine display, of. SIU solidarity. goods in foreign, bottoms, but up a report which -will be subNSW WBK — Seamen have Congress stipulated that, half mitted to the membership for apernor Houston, and the Morning The boys just refused to pay off heard-; a, lofe of double-talk, lateli^ would go in American ships;, now proval at the next meeting, Light, all Waterman vessels. The until the beef was settled. on the use off American; ships, in, they think they've found another This same procedure is being sign ons were the John Isaacson thecarrying, of Miarshall; Flan means for getting around the followed in- all outports. Rank BUILDING: TSADBa QUfB and the Runner, both Alcoa. The goods, but the latest news out ships in transit were Maiden It looked at the end. of last, law. and file committees are meeting of Washington, tops it all. A Maybe somebody will tell this and will make reports to the local Creek, Waterman, and Isthmian's week as if we were going to spokesman for. the agency set. Steel Recorder. have- a strike of the aluminum up to handle the fiow; of relief, "spokesman" that the coastal membership for approval. Follovv^ing this, the reports will The payoffs, on the Morning workers at the ore plant, here. goods to Bwope says that due to be forwarded to SIU Headquair J,ight and. the Cape Ediinontr the growing shortage of Amer­ ters where a rank and file com­ were very smooth, but we found ican; ships it will be difficult to mittee will meet to consider the the two Governors, Houston and . -rn05e,F&\-lHe84malse sure that 5Q. pement. of the recommendations fi'om all poi^ Sparks, as fouled up as Chinese goods are carried in American and submit a standard procedure ii^TtCKterodft boat driU. ships. T-Zoue/: for registration in all ports. On the Sparks, the Skipper If. the guy wasn't serious it This, too, will be submitted to tried to run the Stewards De­ would be good, for a laugh but, the membership in all ports for partment; As a. result, the ship unfortunately, this talk of a approval. came in with 1,1.(10 disputed"shortage" looks like another Action on registration in all meals. We settled them for half; scheme for transferring all goods ports has come about as a result because the crew had- failed to. in foreign bottoms. of the Agents Conference, and is keep meal tickets for the re­ In pushing the bill in Con­ expected to clear up a lot of mainder. rivers are full of slilpa rusting misunderstanding and confusion, away for lack of cargoes and This ship was also reported' along the coasts. they can be fitted out for duty out of chow and out of smokes. WAIVER EXPIRES within 48 hours. .Where smokes went to was the Of course, that, would have bean a matter of concern for the sea­ While on the subject of jobs, sixty-four dollar question. DECK MEN Don'l forget to- be there!men on Alcoa's bauxite shipsit might be wise to point out When the ship left Mobile, As was reported last week The next regular member­ How.ever, at the last moment, the now to the alien brothers that on here, shipping in this port re­ she was amply stored, with- ci^ ship^ meetinge wHI be held strike was postponed. July 15 the shipping waiver on: arettes for a voyage of the length mains at- a standstill. The only Wednesday evening; June 30 aliens expires. scheduled, A check on the slop- . A work stoppage affecting a at* 7 P. M. in all ports. With men to enjoy any sort of good chest revealed, that, no member lot of AFL. members, in Mobile the exception of New York, shipping are the bookpiembers After that date aliens will bq allowed to constitute but 15 per­ of the crew had'received more is the strike of the Building aR brancdies. hold; Iheir* meet­ shipping on deck. than, a carton and a half a Trades Council of the Mobile ings in their own. halls. We've managed to send out a cent of a crew instead of 25 Central Trades. Council to which week. New York meetings axe good number of deck department percent as is the present rule. the SIJJ belongs. The men have held' in, Roosevelt: Aui^or.- men, but- men in other depart­ The Union fought a long battle WHODUNITr been: out a, couple of weeks since ium; ItWl East 17tlt Sfceal. ments have had a long spell of for citizenship for aliens who sailed during the war. Nothing, The Skipper was the only man'their contraccs ran out. Right corner of Fourth Avenue, coaling Hieir heels. who possessed a key to the slop-;now they are negotiating with A few of the good ships in this unfortunately, was done in their These sessions: are a good chest. Haverthelesa, an awful lot the companies. We'll help them chance for you: to hit the week were the Andrew Jackson behalf by. Congress. The only of cigaratt, s did disappear, and" t^hey ask us to deck and speak your piece. and Wacosta, Waterman; and the thing that can be done now is aliens eligible to immeditoward the end of the trip the xhere are plenty of. oldtimers From the meeting place Steel Navigator, Isthmian. AH three paidoff in good shape and ^tely take step toward procuring boysr -wara sniping butts from around^ Charlie Kimball) who comes the ideas,, rules, and their citizenship papers. will be ready to go out again in the deck. regulaticHie responsible for used to be Agent here, Elmo Shipping, for aliens has beea The Sparks was also hungry. Bailey, Joe Crawford, Butter- the effective functioning o£ a short while. touih Wd with the reductiott The P>atrolmen also handled a The crew claimed that the Skip­ bean Davis, J. Albrilton, J. Mc- our Union, soop; tq go in effect they'll find Take an active- part in the few Bull Line vesels in from per refused to buy food when iNellage, L. F. Davis, D. Stokes, themselves slowly squeezed oft he had the chance to, and that- A. Milne, Geechy Burdick, Red SI,U. Make sure you-'re. at the Island run. These ships runthe ships. It!s a hell of a situar the Steward did not do his job Whidden, W. Graddick, J. W. the meeting,. Bemenaber,, the like clock work and rarely give tion-, but, one the Union cari do the Patrolmen any trouble. All Brothers right. In fact, charges have beem' Johnson, J. Reilly. They aren't time is, 7litjtle about) The Evangeline is back in the brought against the Steward. the only ones. "We have aboufrj, must shoyt up.; promptly. service, too. She's cruising the Jji^- a couple of words on up-r The Sparks is going -to be 700; men on the beach. southern waters once again. Her usual situations before signing crewing up helped take a few of off; . BUM, BEEF the men off* tke beach here. In the past we have always Over aU, the shipping scene here is not- too bright, and there urged, Seafarers, not to beef whem. By WILLIAM (G-url») RENT^ thought, he was. getting away Even when we have a fair is little hope of- it-improving in'^ ^he overtime pay. •With something. When. thO' ship- week we can't make much of- a the near future. It- looks like BALTIMORE—We have, to pg he found out different. hole in the shipping list- with so we will be reporting slow ship-! We didn t thinlc it would be many mem piling into- town all- ping for several weeks to come, necessary to say this, but make sure the Mate is aboard ship 1 J 1ft J .^^iiand that IS when the fun start®!. the- time.. when putting in for work done. ^ w ^ that "I- 'Ehe- boys in the; Baltimore • At- the l^f regular membership Deck men from an SIU ship ei^rOn . that jhfli ttangs. evfixy last; hQun And: Hospital are getting; along fine, meeting in New York a rank and. •nen on, the .h«ell recently put in for overtime and looking forwawi', to ship­ filn commitrnc was. elected- tpi we pretty tqugh. work, done by the Mate on deck. a ijttle hesitant, ^ut tcying. to ping again. They get good care draw up new rules for registra­ It backfired, though, when it wqs / As usual, when things are on- I'make flunkies out of Seafajcers nt the-hospital here. tion in the Port of New York, proved that the Mate was ashore. Mm US Has Ship Shortage i Bcaitcit neetmgs Crowdeit Besnh ts Ko^l|t TG NaRlmGre ly fair or worse) iti* is the Olre^froni now on.. Line that is saving us from dis ^ One bit of trouble we hed: aster. There were three Ores wasr on the SS Marine Runner, paying off and signing- oni which a Rpbin ship. The Stewards. Del­ made all the difference in the egate was gassed up for the past seven days. The LOG has received several letters recently, asking, for 'payoff:-and, if it hadn't been'a clarification on Stewards Department men, painting. The Of course there have been for the. Steward -himself) the deanswer is: N01 THEY DON'T! partment overtime would have some ships in transit, Alcoas for The Stewards Deearlmenl has. plenty ta do to take case tlie most part, which touched: been in. a bad snarl. here to load. This is an import­ . Luekily, the Stew.ard. was able; of their, own work without taking, on. a, iph. entirely alien, to ant loading port fOr Aleoa;to lay his banA on all the rec­ their normal duties. This mattec was. devly discussed on page ^ There were plenty of beefg. ords and, had, thq.^ bqaks ready, four of the LOG for Masch 2fi. by, New York. Patrolman*. on tlie slhps we've had, but roctat.'although, the Delggatfr was. out Freddie Stewart; but. just fox the zecmul, the LQG has again of them have. been. on. the Cal- eold) When/ the Delegate eame checked with the Headtjuarters office and bare is the '^pp'v The Union has fought to free the. Stewards Department, mar scows. On one ship,, the ;to he found a^ goqd. stiff fine from the responsibility of painting, in addition to their regular Mate wanted the OS on watch against him.to. bring him a cup. of coffee Things are in good shape here, duties. At the same time the Union has obtained many im­ when, he woke, him up in the except for the big; number of provements in the working conditions within the Stewards men on the beach. We don't Department which allows for a fair proportion of, overtime. morning. That, coffee was, to be there, know where they come from. SOi. to protect your working conditions and your contract do the Mate insisted,, as soon as. he Anybody who told them shipping: your own work, and let the other departments do Iheirsr-which ^qpened his eyes. Well, he got w.as good in Baltimore ggve them includes all of' the painting| ijscoffee, and we guess he "a bum steer." Stewmids BPfiartnent Ant PdM - I - There were some very red; faces otthat payoff. In another case on the Andi'ew Jackson, a small firq broke out while the ship was in the Far East. In battling the flames some of the cargo was heaved ovec the Mdo. . The Skipper, seeing the stuff floating in the water, collaoed. one of. the deck men and told him to jump overboard and., rescue the cargo. He wanted it for evidence, he said. The man jumped overboard and reclaimed the cargo aU ri^rt. The question then arose as tohow he was to claim overtirae for his. feat. Should he put ihfor jumping overboard or for ; bringing: stores aboard ship*^ He settled for the latter and CQL lected. .: �TUE SEA FA RE RS Page Six Port Galveston Keeps Hoping ERF wni Boom Gulf Shipping LOG Wants Uniform Rules FMday, June 25. 1948 Philly Convention Festivities Leave Local Seafarers Cold By LLOYD GARDNER By KEITH J. ALSOP PHILADELPHIA — There mayj There they would find plenty GALVESTON — Shipping here good shape and looked every bit be a lot of happy hooting and of cargo going aboard ships, but • iias been very poor and doesn't like an SIU ship. hollering in this convention town'the ships wouldn't be American, _/ look very promising for the fu­ TANKERS ONE-SIXTH this week, but none of it is com-^ For that they could pat themture. That is, imless the long ing from the Hall of the Sea- selves on the back, delayed Marshall Plan goods That organizing thet anker com­ farei's International Union. Bum' start moving now that Congress panies is a very wise move is PROTECTED NO ONE shipping doesn't make for cheers. These, our elected representa­ has finally put up the money. shown by the tanker activity in Shipping in this port has drop- tives, are supposed to protect If the ERF goods start fiowing this port. After a little volunped to almost zero, with not a the interests of the American to Europe, we stand to benefit a single ship in for a payoff this people, but the deliberate scuttlgreat deal by it through grain week. The Dispatcher's board ing of the promised large postshipments. has never been so bare. war American merchant rnarine In the meantime, though, we As long as we cannot report damn poor protection. They are not enjoying the slack ship­ anything on shipping — other did a better job of protecting the ping. Payoffs for the week here than we hope for a pick-up next transfers of American ships tb were the Zebulon Pike and John week—a word about the boys in Panamanian and Honduran regCandelario Ramos, FWT, LaFarge, both Waterman, and Congress, a good number of istry. says he would like to see one the Cahaba, Navy tanker oper­ set of registration rules ap­ whom are here this week, seems Nope, nobody around this Hall ated by American Pacific. is particularly concerned about plied in all ports. With vary­ appropriate. The only trouble encoimtered They are out of school now what is now taking place in this ing procedures in several of 'on these ships was a belligerant, the ports. Ramos says, it* is and are running to their con­ fair city. It doesn't matter which wrench-swinging First, who had easy to get fouled up. Com­ ventions to make pretty their faker they put up for the na­ 'been chasing crewmen around tion's , biggest . „ job, Joe American the deck brandishing his trusty teer scouting around by the Gal- mittees are now preparing pro­ dirty work over the past months. We wish a couple of them would,®"? especially Joe Seaman will stillson. jveston membership, it has been posed changes which may lead the^neck. He may be still lugging the found that one-sixth of all Amer- to uniformity in registration, take a breather from the" smoke-, filled rooms and walk along the' to depending on final action by wrench with him, but" if he is his ican shipping in this port is by Philly waterfront. 1®®^ ®'"® ^^st enjoying the membership. only targets are ginmill mirrors; unorganized tankers. It just ^ some very fine weather, also he's no longer on the LaFarge. | takes time, but we'll soon train some very fine ball games. We AJong with the sign-ons the ='Shte on these outfits too. • don't care to say si .ything about Zebulon Pike and Cahaba, we' The Texas State Federation ot !our amazing Athletics until we also sent nine men out to the Labor is hojding its annual eon^have seen how they make out By STEVE CARDULLO jin the Cleveland Series this Mostank, tanker of a newly-or- vention in Fort Worth this week . J and representing the Seafarers oeaiarers is new week-end. (Ed. Note: Hang out canized company. She came in m ana ^ ° iiie . . SAN FRANCISCO — Isthmian broke ground for their ® j Val James, who was nominated is tying up some ships out here, building the other day. •\ffQ the crepe, Blackie; Cleveland and elected by the membership This week the SS Rider Victory hope they have better luck with 3-0.) here to serve as our delegate. was brought down from Seattle, the new location than they had By next week Brother James and will pay off with transporta­ with the other one. will return with his report of tion to the East Coast. The SS the convention's proceedings. This San Angelo Victory will dtf the Roy Pierce called from Van­ couver about a beef aboard the Cheek the slop chest be­ should be interesting, inasmuch same. SS Kenyon Victory. We'll check fore your boat sails. Make as the Taft-Hartley Act is now On another ship, the SS Henry thoroughly when the ship • sure that the slop chest con­ causing a lot of trouble in labor K. Lindsley, there was an odd reaches this port where she tains an adequate supply of circles in this State. By SALVADOR COLLS situation that didn't look too originally crewed -up. all the things you are liable Unions down here are not any good. As soon as the ship hit We'll see what all the facts are to need. If it doesn't, call the SAN JUAN — A week of no more receptive to the law now the dock, the men disappeared and tell you about them another Union Hall immediately. payoffs for this port will confe than they were a year ago, when into the woods and returned at time, to an end tonight when the SS it •was passed. In fact, now their own leisure. Ponce arrives in San Juan. That that the full effects of the law There were plenty of beefs on news alone should make it evi- are being felt, they're plenty the SS Kelso Victory, most of dent that shipping is very slow gore. them against the crewmen who fw in this area. No matter how sore they get. had fouled things up and been Vf We did have some ships in. they're no sorer than we of the logged. The payoff was a little The Kathryn, Morning Light and SIU are. Every meeting here better than the one on the Carolyn hit port, but the re- sees a good number of members Lindsley, however. We had one One of the more vicious pro-; fact that the Court said there placements called for were few. 'hitting the deck to comment visions of the Taft-Hartley Act was nothing unconstitutional A&G man present! On the Carolyn the Chief Cook (that's the polite word) on the took a beating from the Supreme about the provision barring un­ There is a bright side to things Court of the United States the became ill but* didn't want to law. ions whose officials do not file get off. We convinced him that Every Seafarer in this port is out here. We crewed up the SS other day. However, because the non-communist affidavits from he would be well taken care of ready for an all-out fight for the Strathmore, formerly the A. J. majority of the Court refused to using the National Labor Rela­ here on the Island, so he went Hiring Hall, and they're ready to Berres. This is the first tanker face the issue squarely, labor will tions Board. Many officials who ashore. go down the line for nothing less of the Strathmore Shipping Com­ have to recognize that it cannot have had no personal misgivings pany. count on the Supreme Court in to filing signing these statements In the shoregang department than what we now have, down here, we have been en-! Just in case you're curious as General Steamship is handling fighting the obnoxious law. have felt that the oaths violated countering some difficulty with to who some of the men are the ship for them on this coast. Specifically the Court dis­ their legal rights. the men sent out to do the work down here at the moment, here The boys expect to make Cura­ missed an indictment against the on the ships. For some reason are a few: William Baker, J. J. cao, Buenos Aires and plenty of CIO in a test case brought by the performers on the beach Word, F. Cooper, Willie Speaker other good ports, the lucky stiffs. the Government. think shoregang work is just a and G. Ellebracht. We understand that the SUP Department of Justice lawyers lark and an excuse to do a little' contended that the CIO vio­ hell-raising. lated Section 304 of the T-H Act Last week several men work­ by publishing in its paper an en­ SAN FRANCISCO — The long ing on the Kathryn were canned dorsement of a candidate for projected "free port" area was for not doing their work. They opened here on June 10. It is Congress. deserved to get the sack. Maybe the third "free port" in the This section says that labor or­ this will serve to teach the other United States. About 200 of the people aboard ganizations — and corporationsgashounds around here that The free area is at Pier 45, and shoregang work is the same as coasts of Europe so far as sea- were reported to have been cannot spend money in connec­ it was opened with a civic cere­ that aboard ships, and that the'*"®^ concerned, and it will asleep when the mine exploded. tion with Federal elections. mony during which the Collector SIU does not tolerate foul baUs'.'^e until the last drifting mine Some of them, traveling steerage, A lower court declared this of Customs cut a white tape is swept from the water. were sleeping in deck chairs. The provision to be unconstitutional. stretched across a warehouse en­ in either job. Four members of the Supreme trance. Time and again since the end ship was proceeding from Copen­ ILA TO STRIKE Court, Rutledge, Black, Douglas A "free port" is one through of hostilities, new"spapers have hagen to Aalborg. On - the local labor scene we carried stories of ships blown up The accident recalls many an­ and Murphy, said that it was un­ which goods can be transshipped are awaiting the ILA strike call, by mine.s. Last week disaster other of a similar nature occur- constitutional. without going through" customs. The operators have coldly re-' struck again. A Danish passen- ring in the nearly three years But the remaining five Jus­ Thus, a cargo of chemical prod­ fused iall of the Longshoremen's' gc vessel, the SS Kjoebenhavn, j since the war's end, some .of tices, a majority of the Court, ucts from Belgium consigned to demands, so it seems only a struck a mine in the Kattegat them to SIU ships, simply said that the Government Shanghai could now come into matter of time before they'll be early one morning and as many That a ship should strike a had no case in this particular San Francisco on one ship, be out on the bricks. Needless to as 150 of the 400 passengers and mine at this late date in the busy instance. They even implied that unloaded in the free area and say, we'll be supporting them crew may have lost their lives. waters of the Kattegat should under other circumstances the be loaded on another ship bound A small ship of only 1,668 tons, make seamen wonder what the law might be perfectly okay. In for China without incurring any all down the line. To cap the week's report here the Kjoebenhavn sank in 10 International Mine Clearance Au­ short, they were pussy footing. customs charges. . are the names of a few men tak­ minutes: There was time to thority is doing. Two years ago, What seems to be the truth is San Francisco obtained a ing life easy down here at the launch only two life-boats, and the Authosity, whose headquar­ that the majority of the Supreme' charter for such- an area in an moment: T. Chambers, C. H. people leaped into the water in ters is in London, assigned areas Court is prepared whitewash the'effort to build up shipping. Other' Hawley, Johnny Dean, Juan an effort to save themselves. for the world's .navies to clear, Taft-Hartley Act right down the free ports in the United States Rios, A. J. Thomas, Juan Sanches Most of those who died were but apparently the job is not Tine. More evidence that this are, in New York and New Or- ; and J. Negron. 'drowned. finished. may be the case appears in^ the leans. ' ' Isthmian Ties Up Two On Coast SS Ponce Ends Shipping Dearth For San Juan Check It—But Good High Court Throws Out T-H Gag Test Case, But Dodges Full Issue Frisco 'Free Port' May Help Shipping TSO Passengers Drown As Danish Ship Strikes Floating Mine .<• A] �TBB SEABABKRS t0Q Friday. Ju&» 25< 1946 PHILADELPHIA — Chairman. Lloyd Gardner. 9S97; Reading Clerk. W. Gardner. 42941; Secre­ tary. Don HalL 4S372. Moved and carried to accept all minutes except Boston and Gal­ veston. One Brother, G. W. Jacobson» recorded as opposed to ac ceptance of Savannah minutes. Agent spoke on progress of ne gotiations with operators and the maritime situation in general. Report accepted. Motion carried to concur unanimously in resolu­ tion 'calling for .the opening of SIU Hall on the West Coast. Motion Jt)y R. Gates to open Halls in all ports 6n West Coast. Amended to read: open Hall in Frisco now, and in other ports when business warrants it. Mo­ tion as amended carried. Motion carried to send all ships' minutes to SEAFARERS LOG. Trial committee ' reported findings in two cases. One man fined $50 for refusing to do ship board duties and the other put on pro­ bation for one year for being re­ peatedly gassed up. Membership accepted and concurred in com­ mittee's findings. One minute of silence for departed Brothers. Motion carried to adjourn with 152 members present. 4. 4. 4. BALTIMORE — Chairman. Rents. 26445: Reading clerk. A1 St^nsbury. 4683: Secretary. Ben Lawson. 894, B. R. Mears took Oath of Obli­ gation. Charges read against L. Gates and trial committee elected to hear case. Motions carried to accept all other Branch minutes except Savannah. Motion car­ ried to non-concur with that part of the minutes concerning pull­ ing book men off the ships, due to fact that the Agent in Baltimore'and the Steward who had been pulled off investigated the matter and found that it was a company error. Motion, carried to unanimously concur in resolu­ tion calling for SIU Hall on West Coast. Amendment: that Balti­ more go on record as favoring establishment of Hall in Wilm­ ington. Unanimously adopted. Agent Rentz reported on Calmar suit against the Seafarers con­ cerning a ship in Boston. Suit is for $12,500. Secretary-Treas­ urer is now working on it.. Un­ der Good and Welfare various members spoke on the good job the hospital committee is doing in the port of Baltimore. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. $> 4" 4 NORFOLK—Chairman. While. 56. Reading Clerk. Ben Rees. 95: Secrelary. Bullock. 4747. Paga Seveit ^ A&G Ship/mg fnm Am 1 To June IS PORT REG. DECK Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Savannah Tampa Mobile I, New Orleans. Galveston San Juan Grand Total 42 307 83 212 57 53 26 218 222 67 15 1,302 NOTE: REG. ENG. 27 251 66 143 37 39 18 ' 245 175 52 4 1,057 REG. STWDS. 17 269 49 96 27 28 16 229' 220 40 14 1,005 TOTAL REG. SHIPPED DECK' 86 827 198 451 121 120 60 " 692 617 159 33 3,364 12 128 60 181 54 33 22 110 162 77 16 855 SHIPPED SHIPPED ENG. STWDS. 6 121 46 158 29 32 23 85 128 96 4 728 7 157 32 70 21 25 19 70 153 39 14 607 TOTAL SHIPPED 25 406 138 409 104 90 64 265 443 212 34 2,190 A8tG men shipping on the West Coast are not included in this report. of men awaiting jobs. Isaac Van Per Hoeven, C. P. Wingfleld and J S. Copeland took Oath of Obligation. One minute of sil­ ence for Brothers lost at sea. Meeting adjourned with 123 members present. 4 4 4SAVANNAH — Chairman. C. Slarling> 6920: Secretary. S. HeiniHng. 5369; Reading Clerk. W. L. Smith. 6970. Motions carried to accept Branch minutes of aU ports. Mo­ tion carried to accept and file Secretary-Treasurer's weekly financial report. Resolution call­ ing for the opening of an SIU Hall in- San Francisco carried un­ animously. Motion by W. J. Morris that no SIU man should sail with Captain Shaw of the Felix Grundy — carried unanimoiisly. Good and Welfare: Dis­ cussion on new West Coast Hall. On Savannah Hall, Agent ex­ plained that when lea^ is ' re­ turned from Headquarters the Savannah Branch will transfer to its new quarters. Motion by Harris to have Savannah Agent contact the MoTiile ^Agent in re­ gards to the supposed contraet on run jobs. Motion by J. W. Parker, carried, that a fine be placed against any man who hangs around a company office with port steward and port cap­ tain with the motive of "finding out about replacements on vari­ ous ships. Motion carried to ad­ journ. several Brothers and turned over to trial committee for action. Mo­ tion by Ferdensky, carried, that aU lay-up jobs be considei-ed the same as stand-by and only one be allowed each member imtil all have been given a chance. Under Good and Welfare it was pointed out that SIU men should refrain from riding Yellow Cabs while in New Orleams as they are finks. Agent instructed to take under consideration that the Hall be air-conditioned. Meeting adjourned with 360 members present. 4 4 4 TAMPA—Chairman. Bob HsU. 26060: Recording Secretary. E. R. Smith. 20057: Reading Clerk. R. L. Duke, 143. Motion carried to read only new business of Branches holding regular meetings. Motions car­ ried to accept minutes of other Branches. Agent reported ship­ ping had picked up considerably. Reported that contractor had been called in for estimate on remodeling building. Motion car­ ried to concur in resolution call­ ing committee was elected to check the books, bills and re­ ceipts. Robert Rivera, Guy Whitehui-st and Antonio Cruz c<mstituted the committee. The committee found everything in order and was dismissed with a vote of thanks. Agent reported to men present that reason for quorum lack was due to better shipping during the week. 4 4 4 GALVESTON — Chairman. W. W. Bryant, G-177; Recording Secretary. R. Wilbum, 37737: Reading Clerk. K. Alsop. 7311. Galveston minutes, financial report, .Secretary-Treasurer's re­ port, and Headquarters report read and accepted by member­ ship. Motions carried to accept and file minutes from other ports. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at, sea. Motion carried unanimously to accept resolution calling for opening of SIU HaU in San Francisco. Mo­ tion carried that Galveston Branch buy a new Hall. Motion by McCann that former Boston Agent Mogan, who was defeated in the last general election for office, discontinue his disrupting of Union meetings for the sole purpose of campaigning, and, fur­ ther, that he be brought up on charges of conduct unbecoming a Union member. Motion car­ ried. Good and Welfare: Discus­ sion by the membership relating to the purchase of a new Hall. Meeting adjourned with 225 members present. ing for opening of new Hall on West Coast. Voted unanimously. One minute of silence for Broth­ ers lost at sea. Good and Wel­ fare: Numerous guys hit the deck and had something con­ 4 4 4 structive to say on port activities 4 4 4 NEW ORLEANS — Chairmaxu BOSTON — Chairman. Ray and remodeling. of building. LeRoy Clarke, 23062: Readiag Meeting adjourned with 67 mem­ Quean. 34594: Racording 'Secre­ Clerk. Buck Sleph^is. 76: Re­ ber present. tary. R. E. Gonaales. G-174; cording Secrelary. Herman Trox4 4 4 I Readiag -Clerk. H. Cashman. MOBILE — Chairman. Jeff clair, 6743. 40363. Morrison, 34213: Recording Sec­ Motion carried to accept new Motion carried to accept the business portions of all other retary. C. L. Siringfellow, 125: minutes of all ports.except San Branch meetings. Under Boston Reading Clerks H. J. Fischer, 59. Francisco and to non-concur with New Business: Motion carried Motions carried tb accept min­ that part of the Frisco minutes that port accept Boston New utes of all ports having meetings. concerning charges. Agent re­ Business' but the SecretaryMotion carried to read the West ported on the beef on the SS Treasurer be instructed to have Coast and Great Lakes minutes Marymar, Calmar, which had charges filed against former from the wall. Branch agent's been held up because of a food report given and accepted. Mo­ tion carried unanimously to concim with resolution calling for openiltg of new Hall on West Coast. New Business: Motion by Patterson to instruct the Agent beef. Company agreed to fur­ Motion carried to accept min­ Agent Mogan if the cirewmto buy a new water cooler, sound nish necessary stores. He also utes of all other A&G Branch stances warrant such action. Un­ system and radio—carried ua- reported on the negotiations for meetings. Unanimously adopted der discussion it was brought out animously. Motion carried to ac­ resolution calling for opening of that the membership is damn cept trial committee's report, ex­ new contracts by Headquarters Negotiating Committee. Resolu­ SIU Hall in San Fi'ancisco. Voted tired of this man's dissentioncept in case of A. Richards. Due tion introduced by Thomas Flemspreading actions since being de­ to reinstate Herbert Lassiter up­ to new evidence Brother Rich­ on presentation of proof that feated for office. Agent reported ards wiU be re-tried. Motion car­ ming calling for the issuance of serious illness of both parents affairs of the port as being in ried to adjourn. 239 members books to men transferring from an­ other maritime union, who have necessitated his being at home good order. Agent stressed im­ present. clearance from the 1946 and and taking care of the home'and portance of disregarding ginmill 1947 strikes. Motion by R. E. 4 4 4 family. Agent reported on ac­ rumors concerning a strike and SAN JOAN—Not enough mem­ Gonzales, carried, that this reso­ tivity of Port of" Norfolk during urged all men to get their in­ bers to constitute a quorum so lution be referred to the 1948 past two weeks. Good shipping formation straight from the Unno meeting yras held. An audit- Agents Conference. Resolution has somewhat, relieved backlog]ion Hall. Charges read against ."r. calling- for the opening of an SIU Halbin San Francisco con- ' curred in unanimcmsly. H. Yoimg took the Oath of Obligation. Proposed agreement between SIU and Boston-Provincetowh Company, which owns the Si Steel Pier, a seasonal ship, rati­ fied by membership. Meeting adjourned with 182 memben present. 4 4 4 NEW YORK — Chairman. Charles G. Haymond. 98: Record< ing Secretary, Eddie Parr. 96: Reading Clerk. Robert A. Mat­ thews. 154. All reports and other branch minutes accepted. Motion by Colucci that communication from Seafarer who had been tried in Mobile be sent back to that port for clarification. Once clarifica- ' tion -is received, matter will be reintroduced to membership for action. Motion carried. Resolu­ tion from San Francisco concern­ ing the opening of a new HaU' concuried in unanimously. Res- . olution from Fort Bridger cre'w put, to membership for discus­ sion. Resolution called for the Seafarers to "give all moral, • physical and financial assistance ; possible to any boni-fi.de labor . union embattled with the TaftHartley Law, and the forces be­ hind it, to maintain a Union Hiring Hall and a closed shop." Th€>se who discussed resolution felt it was of g,ood nature, but because it is not specific it puts the. Union in the position of writing a blank check for all unions. Also, due to the fact that the Seafarers has already pledged its support to other labor unions engaged in beefs of an economic nature, it is not necessai-y to reiterate the Union's position. Motion by Sanford that resolution be filed. Motion car­ ried unanimously. Under Good and Welfare several matters dis­ cussed: possible affiliation of MFOWW to SIU, and the neces- • sity of cooperation between dis­ tricts of the International. Meet­ ing adjourned with 1,268 mem-' bers present. Movie Schedule "Second Chorus," a fastsl^^ing hit loaded with music, dance and comedy, and starring Fred Astaire, Paulette Goddard, Burgess Meredith and Artie Shaw and his band. Also "Music In America." a March of Time documentary revealing the births of the tunes pe­ culiar to America. This program will be pre­ sented for the membership on the 3rd deck of the New York Hall tomorrow: SATURDAY. JUNE 26 •at 12 noon. All hands are invited to attend the movie tomorrow and every other Saturday. Enjoy the best available in sound film enteriainmenl —. at no cost — in the comforts of your own Union hall. Watch this space each Fri­ day for the announcement of the following day's prognm. •'lii �Page Eight 10 I - THE SEAFARERS t OG Friday/June 25, 1948 SHIPS' MlNlinS AMD MEWS Afoundria Men Blast Use Of 'Slave Labor' On U.S. Ships In Hamburg THE WHOLE GANG ON ISTHMIAN*S STEEL RECORDER I'i- The Waterman Steamship company, and perhaps other American companies, are using what amounts to German slave labor in Hamburg, in the British zone of Germany, three crewmen from ^ "Shipping is not what it used Waterman's SS Afoundria charge to be, and here is the very ui communications received by ir\ chance to create new jobs. At the LOG. Twenty or more German work­ one time there was a lot of talk ers are brought aboard each ves­ about a four-watch system. If sel and paid about 16 cents a ever we are to have such a sys­ day apiece to paint, chip, scale tem, we will have to stop this i; and sougee. ' The result is that work on American ships by for­ American seamen are out eign labor in foreign ports. money and the Germans, far "The membership of this Union from being "liberated," are should be made aware of the pushed into virtual economic danger there is in 'slave labor.' This may be only a beginning servitude, it was stated. The three Afoundria crewmen, and now is the time to stop it." Stressing the same point fi»om E. Anderson, Johannes Norgaard A good picture .of the Steel Recorder crew sen,^ H. Tillman, R. Herald, D. Reynolds, M. and Jerry Palmer, pointed out another approach. Brother An­ taken at sea while enroute to the Far East. Mayoski. E. Corral, B. F. DeLima, J. Simmons, that the work done by the Ger­ derson said: Shot was submitted to the LOG by Joseph J. Perez and S. Cruz. Third row, standing: mans at coolie' wages could be "The great danger is that let­ Simmons. Kneeling in front, left to right: D. R. Hackes, M. Hinson, H. Cap, G. Woods, J. done by the American seamen ting them (underpaid Germans) Coppolei. E. DeBourbon. V. Mlynek, M. Rod­ Camera, A. Fernandez and H. Applegate. Last themselves at American pay. If do one type of work at those riguez, V. G. Orencio, R. Figueiras, G. M.olnar, row, seated: P. Gerrigan, M. Greenwold and any work was left over, there is wages — namely painting, chip­ C. Peterson. A. Torres and F. Ayson. Second J. Celeste. Send pictures of all your voyages no reason in the world why it ping and scaling—^will lead to row. standing: F. Wegescheide. E. H. Ander­ to the LOG. couldn't be performed by shore- letting them do other types of side union labor in American work. If this .slave labor is allowed to continue, manning ports, they said. At the request of the three scales will be cut down." Brothers from the Afoundria, the Brother Palmer declared that material they submitted has been { Waterman followed this practice turned over to the Negotiajang' of bringing German workers aboard only in the British-con­ Committee. A new species of man-eating shark has been found in Caribbean waters, claims The Afoundria men, analyzing trolled zone. In the Americanthe possible consequences of this' controlled zone, the company is Seafarer Luis Ramirez in a letter to the LOG. Though known to Panamanian fishermen vicious practice, say that it is of. barred from doing it by law, he for some time, Ramirez believes his report of the new shark family is the first to reach a lot more than local concern to said. Palmer stated that the pos- the outside world and the attention of American fish experts. [ifcrews touching at Hamburg. sibUity of a imiversal four-watch The discovery of the alleged new type marine creature was made when crewBrother Norgaard put it this system is dimmed by this ex­ members of. the Arizpa, Japan-;; ploitation of cheap labor. way: bound Waterman ship, hauled port of another new type shark by the LOG to the museum for Iff one aboard from waters near Co­ found off the Bahamas was veri­ study. Maybe, if it is a new lon, Canal Zone, after a furious fied. The snapshots taken by the species, they'U name it the tussle and consulted Panamanian Arizpa crew will be submitted "sharkus marinus arizpus." fishermen for its identification. According to Ramirez, the shark has been seen at frequent "Cut and Run" Hank won't be running this intervals in Caribbean waters 'Brother Edmund since the end of the war in item in column for awhile; 1945. Edgington, the Electrician, just Startling to the Panamanians, blew into town with his mous­ relates Ramirez, > is the fact that tache after a long trip," 'cause some of those taken in tow were Brother Edgington is all' set to about to spawn, yet their teeth keep his feet on dry land for at shoived therh to be only two least twelve months, riding herd years old. A shark adds a new over a power plant for a con­ row of teeth yearly. struction company in Venezuela. Taking an "extended vacation," PANAMIANIAN VERSION as he put it, he'll fly down to The true origin of the sharks Venezuela immediately to super­ is not known. The Panamanians, vise the power plant of an LST however, maintain that the new being used to supply current for species developed from a less port construction* apparatus. belligerent species aroused by eating well-seasoned Spanish After piling off the Knox Vic­ seamen and passengers lost on tory in May after ten months ships hundreds of years ago in aboard, Ed decided to see what the Caribbean. there was to the world besides Chances are that the experts salt water. He found that a on marine life won't accept the construction company needed a EDMUND EDGINGTON Panamanian theory, but it makes Chief Electrician in South Amer­ an interesting tale. ica. The deal sounded like a A veteran in the SlU, Brother good one so he put in for it and COULD BE Edgington joined the SlU at When informed of the Arizpa was hired. After signing a one-year con­ Philadelphia in 1938. During the crew's findings, the Museum of tract with the company he put war he was torpedoed while Natural History in New York his SlU book in retirement, but aboard the SS Carrebi^le, off the stated that it was entirely pos­ that doesn't mean, he's through coast of Puerto Rico. A holder sible that they had found a new sailing. "This deal might be of clearance for all strikes, he species. From the Caribbean re­ Surrounded by fellow crewmen and Panamanian fishermen. good, it might be bad," he said, served on the Norfolk strike gion the museum has received "but 1 intend ^ to keep going committee during the 1946 Gen­ many, reports of new species of Seafarer Bob High kneels by the crew's prize shark and dis­ plays some of the heavy line used in its capture. -Men to sea until they bury me in the eral Strike. When in the States all types of marine life, some of which have been found to be standing are, left to right: A Panamanian fisherman, Anthony briny deep. My book's in re­ Tanski, another fisherman. Bud Benson and "Whitey," Shot tirement but it won't gather he makes his home in Yonkers, true. New York, Only a few months ago a re* taken by Luis Ramirez. much dust there." Arizpa Men Claim To Be First Americans To Spot New Species Of Shark Off Canal Edgington Takes Shore Job, 3ut Union Won't Lose Hint • �Friday. June 25. 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Pige Iflne Digested Minutes Of SiU Ship Meetings I JOHN BARTRAM, April 13— ALEXANDER WOOLCOTT. Chairman Bill Hall; Secretary C. • |day 2—Chairman Perez; SecreKowalski. Delegates reported on iary H. Worm. All departments number 6f books and permits. shipshape. ~ Voted to notify New Business: Motion carried Patrolman of Second Mate's that all delegates make up repair neglect of medical care. Minute lists to be turned in at proper of silence for Brothers lost at time. Motion carried that ship's sea. delegate speak to Mobile Port 4. 4. Steward for better toasters and TULANE VICTORY. May 1— mattresses. William McKay Chairman Cox: Recording Secre­ elected ship's delegate. tary Fabricant. Deck reported 60 hours' disputed, 24 of them 4. i 4. EVELYN. May 19 — Chairman blanket overtime. Engine re­ Harry Langen; Secretary George ported 60 hours disputed. Stew­ IME SEAf=A«ERS' HALLS ARE BElMG Swift. Delegates' reports ac­ ards department okay. Motion ARiZPA. May 14 — Chairman cepted. Engine Delegate Willis OUTFITTED WITH ALL KINDS oF OEAR by Brag, seconded and carried that trial committee be elected Bob High; Secretary and Red resigned; William Gorman f=DR YOUR COMFOF5TAA/D ENTEI?TAIli//viEMT to handle allegedly offending Benton. Delegates' reports ac­ elected in his place by acclama WM\L^ You ARE. ON THE BEACH- OAMES^ Brother. Motion by Grebe, sec­ cepted. New Business: Motions tion. Lengthy discussion on re­ carried: to prepare repair list; pairs as ship is due to go to onded and carried that perform­ LIBRARIES, COFFEE POTS, RADIOS, AA/P ers be fined $25, that men miss­ to have ship fumigated; to have shipyard at end of trip. Steward (f IN SO/VIE HALLS^ TEteVlSlOAJ SETS AMD ing payoff be fined $50, all fines ship's delegate and steward explained food spoilage has been check quarters' for cleanliness. caused by ice box operating at going to hospital fund. Vote of thanks to Stewards department. Motion carried to elect a com­ high temperature. One minute ARE YOUR HALLS Minute of silence for departed mittee of four brookmen to of silence for brothers lost at draw up a resolution to be sub­ sea. AND YOUR GEAR — USE TMEM AND Brothers. mitted to Headquarters concern­ TAKE CARE OF THEM ^ ing the replacement of book men when they have accepted trans­ portation money. Benton, John­ ston. Benson and Bunco elected to committee. A vote of thanks to entire stewards department for 4 4 4 ' FRANCES — Chairman George MOSTANK!^ May^S—Chairman a job well done. One minute of E. L. Molina; Recording Secre­ silence for brothers lost at sea. Clark; Recording Secretary Wil­ By HANK liam Janesch. Ship's Delegate 4i 4' 4< tary Jacob Merepelshie. All de­ ALLEGHENY VICTORY. May Clark. Deck Delegate John Lin­ partments shipshape. Stewards This is good news. A drive, sponsored by the joint steamship and Deck showers to be fixed. 16—Chairman John Kari; Secre­ coln. Engine Delegate J. Colon and railroad committee of the New York Maritime Association Hot water to be maintained at tary Lahaderne. Deck and Stew­ and Stewards Delegate Juan will begin this week (it's about time these maritime experts and all times. Foc'sles to be kept ards Departments reported okay. Rivera reported no beefs in de­ millionaires woke up) to secure more cargo for N. Y. because clean. Departments to rotate re­ Engine Delegate reported 200 partments. Voted to make repair of the general shipping slump hitting all ports. A special part sponsibility for recreation room, hours of disputed overtime to be list. Dan Butts gave talk on of this campaign will be to get ECA shipments which are ex­ week by week. Minute of silence held for Patrolman. New Busi­ strike technique. Discussion of pected to begin flowing soon to Europe due to financial appro­ ness: Brother Smith, referring to Arroyo beef. ^ater to be for Brothers lost at sea. priations allowed by the Washington politicians... If this Marshall charges in previous meeting ac­ checked and tanks cleaned in SEATRAIN NEW YORK—May Plan didn't exist it seems we would have permanently large un­ cusing him of carrying tales top­ New York. All crewmen to. be 19—Chairman R.. Sweeney; Sec­ employment for the seamen and hardly any merchant marine at side, insisted that he be brought preserit at next regular meeting retary C. Goldstein. New Busi­ all... Over in England thousands of longshoremen struck and up. on charges or minutes be cor­ in San Juan or pay five dollar ness: Motion carried that Seaover 200 ships are tied up. train Lines and the SIU be in­ rected. Ship's Delegate stated fines to hospitals. Minute of formed that the new bunks be­ that issue is personal and not silence for brothers lost at sea. 4 4 4 ing installed are very unsatisfac­ ship's business. Vote taken and Recently we read there are 100.000 active American seamen tory., Motion carried that the by unanimous agreement the MARINA. Mar. 30 — Chairman as of April 1948. The news item, which further revealed how company have keys made for minutes were changed. Ship's William Elliot; Recording Secre­ this nation and the world vitally depends on our disgracefully each foc'sle. Brother Woods Delegate told crew that voyage tary Andrew Newsad. Depart­ small merchant marine, didn't mention however the big un­ elected Deck Delegate. Good has been good, but company has ment delegates said there were employment hitting the seamen or the way they are being de­ and Welfare: Brother Thompson taken advantage of the one hour no beefs at aU. List of repairs suggested imder Good and Wel­ nied weekly unemployment payments because of ridiculous voiced thanks to the membership sailing rule. fare. Elected Edward Shields to interference by the shipowners. Since the shipowners are for helping to keep the laundry serve as Ship's Delegate. Messacting in this cheap , and cowardly manner and since all clean. Good and Welfare: Sev­ hall to be kept clean with de­ sailors can't be on the ships at one time, the only solution eral brothers expressed their partments rotating responsibility is to double the manning scales for all ships—which is a opinions of twa brothers who for recreation room. Vote of necessary factor in safely and efficiently operating the ships, walked off the ship without se­ thanks to Cooks for excellent anyway. curing ^placements. One min­ food. Suggested that more books ute of silence for brothers lost be obtained. Keep everybody at sea. but crews out of passageways. it 4i Brother Joe Barringer has been in town two weeks now and. Minute of silence for Brothers ROBIN DONCASTER. May 19 hopes all those ships repair their leaks and sail into port sO' lost at sea. —Chairman D. Stone; Secretary there'll be jobs...Vic Milazzo, the Steward, just stopped intO' M. Miles. New Business; Motion 4 4 4 town to say hullo to the boys before sailing into the Boston 4 4 S by Wargo that crew not to pay MARINJ»;. AprU 24—Chairman STEEL RECORDER. May 16— hospital. Vic recently finished a four month trip on a tanker off until a patrolman comes W. Elliot; Secretary Andrew Chairman George Molnar; Sec­ hitting Far East and Persian Gulf ports. Anyway, congratulations, aboard. Motion by Miles that Newsad. Delegates reported no retary Joseph Simmons. Depart­ Vic, and a smooth, voyage of matrimony. Don't raise too many" any charges against a crewmem- beefs. Robert Goodwin elected ments' shipshape. Molnar gave chickens on that Georgia peach farm of yours... Big "Dutch" ber not be discussed at the meet­ ship's delegate. Suggestions made talk on cooperation aboard ship Bolz says he just seen his shipmate, Pete McCoskey, the "Irish ing but be referred through the that men bejnore quiet when re­ SIU style, working rules and the Pollock" also on the beach... Leon "Chink" White just sailed delegates to the boarding patrol­ turning from ashore. Sugges­ Taft-Hartley Act. Too many into town from a long Far East trip... From Brother Jack man. List of repairs made up tion that mess and recreation dishes being lost.. Asked new Dietrich, fireman watertender, aboard the Robin ship. Marine «md approved. One minute of room be kept cleaner. percolator for P.O. mess. Min­ Arrow, we received a scenic postcard of Basutoland, somewhere ute of silence for Brothers lost at in Africa. How's things ashore for a sailor, Jack? Did you pick silence for brothers lost at sea. 4 4' 41 sea. up any LOGS? How about a story? SEA TRADER. May 7—Chair­ man Ralph Hampson: Recording Secretary Roy Tompkins. Elected William W. Moore to be Ship's Plenty of oldtimers in town: E. Robinson. J. Aguiar, Stew­ Delegate. Voted various repairs ard A. Gomes. J. Garcia. J. Masonsong, S. Yodris. Frank Burns. 4. 4. 4> CAPE SAN DIEGO. May 9— and cleaning operations to put G. Rourke. Steward J. P. Doran. C. Patraiker. E. Blaha. S. 4 4 4 Chairman H .Clemmens; Secre­ ship in real SIU shape. Cruz. G. Aronson. Bosun J. Gates, F. Martins. J. Downie. STEEL INVENTOR. April 18— tary A- Tremar. Deck and Stew­ 4 4 4 E. C. House. Bosun T. Cepreano. F. Palume. M. Arroyo. A. Chairman H. Arlinghaus: Record­ SEA TRADER. May 16— ards Delegates reported disputed Caligiura. J. Sotomayor. V. Strong. J. C. Mclntyre. R. E. overtime. Engine Delegate re­ Chairman Syphet; ' Recording ing Secretary E .F. Potts. Stew­ Lanoue. E. Ekiund. Steward J. Lomas. A. Partmen. H. M. ported all smooth. New Busi­ Secretary Tompkins. Voted for ards Delegate, Engine Delegate |Kbinson. W. McClure- and A. P. Hannan. ness: Motion by C. Terry that fresh milk and other stores in reported no beefs in depart­ crew refrain from wearing only first U. S. or Canadian port. Deck ments. Elected Steve Shack t underclothing in the messhall; Delegate Rydon said not more be Ship's Delegate. Two Can Also T. Shavaham, S. Bosmente, G. W. Johnson, N. Joseph, tropical shorts are okey. Discus­ than one set of gear to be raised adian seamen taken aboard in" H. V. Nielsen, R. De Fretes, V. Remolar, C. Murray, jE- Cantin, emergency believed to be okay sion on officers' interpretations of or lowered without calling watch H. Dirt, C. Berg, N. L. Mark, H. Wilson, E. R. Crowell, A. Schiadespite fact they're now non­ below. Engine Delegate Tomp­ the agreement, especially part vone, M. Soto, A. Swenson, J. Barron, J. Stickney, G. Ledson, A. union. Messman placed pro­ kins and Stewards Delegate concerning "work done by per­ Montemarano, N. Clifton, Carmelo Melendez and M. J. Feeheney sons other than the unlicensed Hampson reported all was well. bation for singing to .Captain. ,.. There are many more, too, of the oldtimers on our New York personnel." Crew agreed to Will ask for Ass't Electrician. Messhall to be kept clean. Min­ beach. It sure looks like a convention of some kind. A convention send cable to Secretary-Treasurer Repair list'• made. Minutq of ute of silence for Brothers lost waiting for ships that pass up New York in the night, it seems. silence for brothers lost at sea. at"sea. for action on officers. ATBASe, CUT and RUN , , • n �Cat, Bird, Fire, Typhoon Put Hex On Jackson, But Crew Is Chipper To the Editor: could gure the cat with his super-duper formula. The trusting passenger en­ trusted "Muffy" to his care and treatment. He got a gallon of Pinetex disinfectant and poured it in a bucket. The Sgcond Mate grabbed "Muffy" and dunked him a few times in the strong solution. Yes, fellows, it killed the mange and "Muffy" too. Once more the ship's- delegate was called and after a parley "Muffy" was buried at sea with full honors for a dead cat. Things w<ire peaceful for a few more days. Then, just as we arrived in Manila, someone Who said you can't have a good- time on" SIU ships? That guy should take a trip on the Andrew Jackson, Waterman, and see for himself. All we need to make this trip more historical than the Atomic Bomb is the bomb itself, and it wouldn't even be noticed on board this ship. - The trip started March 4th in New York. Right off Ambrose Light' we cut through a tow of bargeSi That put the Indian Sign on us. Later, coming down the Mississippi, our plant went dead. Oh boy! General Alarm. Drop that hook. One hour under way again, then a fog. Drop the anchor again. This tinie we sat there for three days. The Chief Mate loaded with 3.2-.so the Captain had to secure the hook. "Okay," he said, "Mate, you're fired in I%nama." He's still aboard, how­ ever, making it tough for Union men. One Bosun quit in New Orleans because of him. We spent two days in Cristobal for repairs, then through the Canal. Oh brothers, did he get cocky when we left Balboa. shouted "fire." A real blaze it Nearing Honolulu,. Les Pag- was. In the tonnage hatch aft n.ette, SUP, started up to the bow a couple himdred tons of red to go on lookout. Five minutes phosphorus and sulphur, both later he reported to the bridge, used for making matches, were "Mate, I can't get up on the blazing like mad. bow. There's a big bird up What a time we had. Every thfere with a big beak and he one walking around the decks looks vicious." got sulphur on his feet and every step taken was like striking a SCRATCH ONE BIRD match. -We put the fire out after Pagnette came aft and called a hectic battle, but the Manila Ship's Delegate Joe Wise. Up to fire fighters took all the credit the bow they went and with onfe in the newspapers. They got mighty swing with a deck scrub­ there just in time to save the ber over the side went the bird. cellar. After that Pagnette stood his BOOM BOOMED watch with the scrubber, looking The Bosun went to the hospi­ for lights ahead and anything tal in Hong Kong as a result -of with feathers and a big beak. Everything went along fine his fire biurns. Same time the u^tU. three days out of Manila. jumbo boom got tired of stand­ That .fine day a passenger's cat, ing up straight and came tumbl­ by name, came down ing down on the deck cargo. No­ w4th the mange. Our big shot body hurt, however. On we go to Yokohama. Half Chief IJJate told the passenger he ON THE 'BAUXITE TRAIL' Here are some of the Seafarers who helped keep MV Loop Knot ship-shape on recent run (left to right): R. Rendjergasb Oiler: J. James< Elec.; J. Petkac, DMi S. Felicko. OS: AlUard. Oilen E. Kelly, MM: P. Nash, Wiper, and D. Letoikmeau, NCR (catching forty in the corner). SOUP MUST BE GOOD ON THE SHOUP speed ahead and down goes the anchor. Full speed aateim. "Nice shackles in the water, sir." Wind­ lass pulled up from the deck, steam line brtfiten, so we rigged four booms and lowered a man to take a bite. No luck. Thirtysix hours later we cut loose and a tug took over our place at anchor. So on to Yokohoma went the great Andrew Jackson with one hook. Five days in the shipyard and we were ready to go again. That's all for now except for the uninteresting fact that we are now being chased by a 65mile an hour typhoon. Outside of that everything is very peace­ ful on the Jackson. Cheer up, mates. We still have 9,060 miles to go and so to New York. One good trip and clean payoff—minor beefs, of course. Can't wait for that payoff, but we will probably hear ourselves saying, "When do we leave for the Far East aagin?" The Crew Andrew Jackson Send Those Minutes • Send in the minutes of your ship's meeting to the New York HalL Only in that way can the memhership act on your recommendations, and then Nie minutes can be printed in the LOG for the benefit of all other SIU crews. Just to give LOG readers a graphic view of a wellstocked chow stowage unit, C. H. Dobbins (left) proudly dis­ plays his ample waistline, while Bosun Barrett good-naturedly admits his middle is just a poor second. Donald C. Renfro, a shipmate of Dobbins and Barrett aboard the SS Paul Shoup, took this photo when vessel wut on West Coast recently. He reports that Shoup men are "the best crew I ever sailed with—all Union and a good bunch of guys." 'J-o^ - 'The Norfolk Queen' By JAMES P. CONROY Of all the demented men I've seen. The worst of the lot was he— The man who ran the "Norfolk Queen," From Yofk to ApolL From the helmsman's hand he grasped the wheel/ • ^ Still crying, quite insane: "I'll'Steer to land, to rest my keel, Yoir blasted hurricane." "Captain WijUard" was the name. With thirty years off sfiore: Tame whene'er the sea vres tame. When 'twas angry, he was more. When the rocks are but a mile away. When the surf is heard so strong, 'Tis not a sailor's right to say. His skipper has done a wrong. Look out was upon the bridge. The night we met the gale: I stood upon the open ridge. Midst the rising wind's loud wail. As the laughing seas roar o'er the bow. As the cold winds lash your face# You can but stand and wonder how. Your ship cati stand the pace. The Skipper from the wheelhouse gased. Crying curses at the storm, I could as well have curses phrased. If I had been as warm. Like flowers torn from their stems. Ships are cast on land: * No wonder when, as childish whims. By vrazy men they're manned. a "Damn you wind," the Captain swore. "Damn your weakling sea, "You'll have to stir 'em up some more. "To slop the likes of me." I didn't see it happen, For the wind had" bent my chest, I could hear the timbers snappin' 'As though in vaip protest. The seas were roaring o'er the hatch. Sweeping boards off steady. And feats that seas could never match. The wind had done already. I could hear the Captain's laughter, X could hear the Captain's-scream. Yet whate'er did: come after, I know .but as a dream. The skipper didn't slacken speed, . He had it up full blast. Yea, every time the trough we freed, I thought it was our last. On a barren beach they found me, . They say they saw no more. The rest are surely in the sea. For they searched all breadth of shore. Into the sea h,e drove.'er Shrieking loud up to the wind: "in not give in to you, "I'll fight you to the No mere shall sail the "Norfolk 'Queen," Upon warm Apoli's swell: "Captain Willard" has a warmer scene, 'Midst behorned mates in Helh : ' / -Si-':'-- " '' ' . --5 " 'ii, • r i , \ • I'.' ; �Friday, June 2S. 1948 THE What Happened To Our Red Shouldn't Happen To A Dog SEAFARERS LOG Commie Bid For Waterfront Unity Seen As Plot ^To Save Their Skins' To the Editor: To the Editor: Page Eleven I note the despairing howls being rmsed by the Masters of Hocus Pocus in control of the NMU. Stalin's Comintern agents are now calling for "unity with the AFL maritime unions" to de­ feat reaction, which they have brought on themselves (and re­ action it undoubtedly is). has poisoned the air surrounding the maritime industry for a dec­ ade. These are the voices, which now call for "unity with the AFL maritime unions" to save their rotten necks from the re­ sults of their own blunders made in the service of political ex­ pediency serving a foreign mas­ ter. At no time did they serve the cause of the American sea­ men and genuine American un­ ionism— and they don't now. they so guess it, holes of America directed glibly boasted? You brothers—down the ratComintern activities in over CP-inspired and hot-air programs, j Sometime last April the SS Fairport left New York for the Med. In nine days we passed the "Rock." That's the first Water­ man ship I've been on that passed anything. We had a rare set Do you recall the political ac­ of passengers aboard—'opera singers. One of the girls could hit tion committee that was to re- ; a note so high that it could only be heard by a tall dog. form the world in the image We also had a basso-profundo, and believe me, nobody was and likeness of holy Russia? toiore profunda than this basso. And did this guy get seasick! How much did that cost? How He threw so much over the side the sea-gulls made him an many party shuli-duggerers honorary colonel. On the way over he ate so much rice he used were kept on /the payrolls for. to wake up in the middle' of the night singing "Chinatown." It years, dishing out the "line?", But think awhile and look was interesting to note that this Italian in the "36" Olympics And how many were seamen or back on the record of the years. icame in third in grape-treading. I also noticed this trip Water­ This is the scabrous crew of related to the industry? man is going all out for advertising—;the alphabet soup contains Who collaborated with the ship­ parasites riding on the seamen's Yes, Unity—the unity of all: owners and drove all who did backs, who call for unity of nothing but "Ws." American seamen behind the' not approve into the 99-year honest workers to save their EYE-OPENER American concept unions and ^ i Our first port was Genoa. Here the gang dug in at the club? Who boasted through the skins. As treacherous a bunch of leaderships to hold and better" years of the mighty power that political rogues as ever disgraced our conditions and fight fascism "Chokabanana." The joint feaAmerican labor! >!tures oysters on the half-shell of the red type as well as the • is the NMU and of their econ­ (actually they're eye-balls left black or brown. Let the saviours' omic power—not to speak of UNITY UNDER AFL CH0«C6-Aover from the battles of the of Teheran and the Yalta con- ; their political drag - in Washing­ e/w/AMA6pTS/ Unity there will be, unity night before). They also spe­ ference fry their own fish. They ton during the open door class Its oipx&s! cialize in two kinds of meat— collaboration policies under the there must be but unity behind have sounded off long enough, the AFL unions and leadership. too long. dead or alive. If you take a "Stalin is our brother" theory? Bandwich out, it's cut so bad Who insulted the AFL unions NEW BOY they don't wrap it—they band­ continuously and heaped con­ age it. However, in all cases the Now it's Wallace that is their" tumely on the members and customers are given preference darling. He will solve all the officials of these unions? Their l^'tover the roaches. problems of the world. Funny viper words ring in my ears yet. Next Trieste. Tony's Place is how those apes forget the prob­ Who secretly exulted when some a modern five floor sewer. But lems of the industry and must, cracked un-American brain what a dance floor—genuine wood. It's kinda small though. One always follow a godhead under painted hammers and sickles on crowded night a girl fainted and had to finish a tango and waltz orders. Have they no mind of American ships and even raised before she could fall. On the last night I danced cheek to cheek their own? How they love de­ red flags? all night—with the girl behind me. The latest I heard was they're mocracy when they crave t© Do you remember the marches enlarging the floor to accommodate one complete couple. destroy it. And how they shoot On to Piraeus! After four trips here I finally saw the Ac­ through the streets of New York the democrats in the name of ropolis. Was I surprised—it isn't a restaurant after all. Since the and those alien-minded Stalin dictatorship afterwards. It's the last time 1 was here "John Bull" made his place wider—he took stooges yelling themselves hoarse same bunch, boys, the same who down the wallpaper. Here you can always find a crowd of about with shouts of "The Yanks Ain't The members of the NMU have are now shrieking for unity with Coming" and "Let God Save either left that political circus the AFL Unions after 10 years 60 odd people—some are odder than others. The King?" I do, and my stom­ or have paid the price for the of much raking and boasting. LEARNS FAST ach turns. glorified gum-beating, which Now they are caught in a trap Two days later—Turkey. In a short time I picked up a few they called leadership. They of their own making. CHANGED TUNES words of the language, and I quote, "gobble-gobble." One day have paid the price in expul­ I went to Derence. The town is one mile above sea-level—two Yes, we will have unity—^but Do you recall the day Hitler's sions -if they spoke as free men miles too high. The surrounding waters abound in jelly-fish, with whom? Think hard and act, hordes marched across the Rus­ in a free nation, or by cut-rate including apple, plum, peach, and cherry. The local light company wisely. This is no time to. go sian border and these wolves sell-out contracts if silent. consists of five ^-watt bulbs and one dry-cell fprobably left over off half-cocked. were calight with their political Where is the vaunted strength? from the new jail). pants down. "The Yanks Can't Where are the millions of dollars Wandering Seafarer Time staggers on to GuLfport, Miss.—so much better than Get There Fa^t Enough" and Derence. They've got nine 3-watt bulbs here. Rocketing out of "Open the Second Front" result­ here I went to New Orleans for a north bound train. Some train— ed. • if you think the Virginia Creeper is a flower you're mistaken— Yes, the same Ferdy the Fink it's a railroad. This one is so slow the cows wear train-catchers. While passing through Alabama I reached out the window and was leading the parades and picked a bale of cotton. The conductor should've been a cowboy— through his party ghostwriter was doing the bidding of his he had a ten gallon head. .want very much to keep in touch''' Finally New York—I see my picture was in a recent "LOG." masters, while the NMU suffered To the Editor: with you and your work... ^ The 6th floor reports an 80% decrease in donations. I warned 1 by cut-rate contracts. That mis... We've been following ypur Did you ever get a review • them. Any other insults can be sent to me c/o the South St. ] erable Comintern hack grafted reviews of our books with concopy modern translation by the party on the NMU as ., ^ , u v, -^^.7 of — our -v.- ...— Towers where I'm resting after ONE ROUND TRIP. Pilot Editor Lowell Chamberlain ''«™,ol 'The Odyssey? It has been ^ "Red" Campbell most impressed with the job you ve been doing. your membership might particuTHHY PAID OFF IN SOUND, SIU STYLE I think you succeed unusually larly like it. (Ed. note: "Th© ^ well in conveying in a few ^ Odyssey" was reviewed in the words the character and the LQC of June 11. 1948.) I'll .send - " quality of the books steering a you a copy, along with some, true course between the self- of the other recent Signets and consciously literary and the sort, Mentors — including "About the of "writing down" that some re- Kinsey Report: Observations by viewers indulge in. In other n Experts on 'Sexual Behavior words, I think you do an honest in the Human Male'." job for honest men ... WANT SUGGESTIONS That's the kind of job we try to do in selecting the books for We're always open to sugges­ publication under Our imprint, tions for new titles to be added and our belief in the good taste to our list. If you, or if crew*of our fellows has been borne members of any of the ships, out by the popularity of books|I would VVV....V. like to submit lists of formerly considered "^ighbrow. books they'd like to see issued at 25 cents and 35 cents, we'd BOOKS IMPORTANT find them helpful, I know. . The digested notes of the Arabel J. Porter minutes of the SS John Miller Associate Editor particularly pleased me, for tl/ey Penguin Signet certainly give good indication Books and Pelican ... that books are an important Mentor Books part of the lives of the men at sea. (Ed. note: The crew of the (Ed. Note: What do you Miller' suggested that individual want to read? Here's a chance members of crews bring aboard to get it between covers in several pocketsize books apiece handy pocket size for the askCarson sailed again for Italy June 7. No iden­ - Black Gang aboard the SS William Carson, a for the benefit of all.) ing. The LOG will forward tification accompanied photo, which was taken South Atlantic scow, that paid off in Charles­ We shall certainljr-^ntinue to any suggeitions received frons during first part of voyage. Tell us who you ton on June 4. Payoff -was reported as "a real send you review "copies, and do| Seafarers.. are when you send pictures. SIU job." thanks to a capable SIU crew. The Publisher Praises Reviews, Seeks Members' Title Tips <1 �• ifl Page Twelve T H'B^ S BJ'F^R B its ta C Friday. June 25. 1848 At Roots Port Baltimore 'AFL Jowmeyiiiaii' Mates. Grey Hair, Says Sounds Beef, Gets Clarification Of Bosuns' The Duke To the Eklltor: I've been sailing Bosun five years, but I couldn't get this Here are a few lines from the Mate to give me the right over­ SS Thomas Cresap which is hell-ship of the Isthmian line. time. In a whole monib L ha\ce;' We are in Port. Said, now, and gotten only 23 hours, If that we have had three shipboard became the general practice why. rneetings coming across. The first would a man ever sail Bosun?^ two were necessarily shorti but. He might as well be an- OS on at the last; one on May.- 2A we the 4-8 watch. really covered a, lot. of, gpound We'll be back in October. Duke Himler including a lot of discussion of gpod Unionism. The Black Gang,. Delegate, call him "Lefty," is., right on his toes- The Stewards Delegate is doing fine and so. is the Deck Delegate. I happen, to be the Ship's Delegate, and make out the .best I can. ALMIGHTY It- seems that the Master thinks he is God Almighty with Tp, the Editor;, the power- and, authority to Mtembers of the SUP ah Pbrt'- -' scratch- oute overtime at will. As land-, Ore-., were on hand' durmgia result: there's a. Ijit; ofc over­ the- Rose Festival to-- - prcsent-' time in dispute. The Patrolmen Queen Barbara I, of Rosarij^ ; will' have to take it- from there. with- an engraved shipfs bellj ' The Mate waa a little hard' to given- her by the Catholic Mari- • get along with in the beginning time- Club at the occasion of its, but he is coming along fine now­ formal opening- June 12; adays.. In this connection, let me A representative group of sear say that I have read those ar­ men- greeted the diminutive ticles-. in the LOG called "Why queen" and her court of lovely= > Bosuns Get Grey Hair," and that princesses and, Royal Rosarians I know why: it's the Mates a and escorted them through the rooms of the new club, which« Bosun has to cope with. s open to merchant seamen- ok' all creeds and nations The clubi located at 512 West Burnisde—just a few blocks west of the Union Hall^—offers rec­ reational facilities, sucht as pingpong and pool. There are read-. ing and -writing rooms, wellstocked with magazines and" writing materials. There's a juke box that doesn't eat nickels, a piano, radio and room to dance. A snack bar offers coffee, sand- . wiches, soft drinks and soups^ One of the outstanding features. of the club is its shower room and laundry. ' John P. Curry, director of the" new club, was among the spon-. sors present to welcome seamen and encourage them to make use. of the facilities available and to enjoy the homelike atmosphere. of the Catholic Maritime Club of Portland. L Ht Pepper Book No. 3161 . To Ihe Editor: sult that many men will, speed' restricted to that port. Last I am a Baltimore AFL mem­ to that port at great expense, waokt Nowv Yrorki shipping- was headlined as. at a. "standstilL" ber, who has lived and worked and then discover that they Mobile was reported slow. must hang around the beach in the Locust Point section of the Savannah, likewise. Surely, for a long while before being, ^Baltimore waterfront for 35 ''AFL Journeyman" should notable to ship out. Although years. I see the LOG every ooneiden repocti of' slow ship^ Baltimore ships a great number week. It's not right but I can see of men, she also has consider­ Rtngc a rea«»:tiQih on^ his; city. J •At any rate„ the SIU. is. pxpud," Why you birds in New York able manpower on the beach. of the role played by the. Port That shipping should be re­ boost that port but, I'm d d of Baltimore and shares with ported as "slow" in Baltimore if I can see why your Baltimoce the brother his respect for that is no reflection on thai city Agent runs down the city that great pori cijiy» and such a descripticm is n>t gives him a living. It certainly looks as if the SIU and the LOG~ are doing their d dest to be­ IN SOUP AND SUN ON TOE RECQSimC little the city and Port of Balti­ more. But your own scorebox. makes a liar out of you. and; Itentz. '-yf. Every week Baltimore is a close second to New York, with your favorite port of Philly at the bottom. This week New York shipped 189 and Baltimore 207 in the Deck Department, The wonder port of Philly shipped. 59i The totals are: New York—640, Baltimore—469, and Philadelphia —192. I'm AFL but if the SIU doesn't think anymore of my hometown and the port that feeds my family, I'll d d well see to.it that my local goes slow in back­ ing you the next time you have a beef. S, i, i, "AFL Journeyman" Digging its way through the (Ed. Note: The LOG gen­ erally does not publish letters Mississippi fog, . Isthmian'sSteel Rscordex- passea. close te not bearing the name of the sender. In this case, however, two other SlU-manned vessels, we are waiving the rule so that; the SS- Del Albat at the right, we may clear up our AFL, and; an unidmitified SealraiUi brother's misunderstanding.. Si 4" t First, let us state emphatir cally that the SIU regards At- right;—Joe Simmons, SeaBaltimore as one of the na­ faxCT- responsible for the foggy, tion's major ports—certainly foggy picture is flanked- by- fel^ one of the most active on the low- Steel Recordmv crewmen. East Coast. Baltimore's tradi­ At left is Benny D^ina, Wiper tion as a port city ranks it and: on; the righb Chips. Weges? with the great ports of the cheide> Carpenten In. a note ac­ world, and for her admirable companying the pictures. Bro­ record of solidarity among ther Simmons suggested a ' AFL unions she stands second word of thanks to- the- organ­ to none. The LOG has on izers for getting ships like this ri; many occasions emphasized Isthmian C-T; under contract. this fact. % % ^ As for Baltimore's shipping I ;!? • record, it is generally recogr nized as top-ranking. Although; it stands high — even in this period of slow shipping— Mbtbfei; Baltimore is shipping- fewer To the Editor: ta think it- over before we were| The^ hadi» few performers Great Admirer of Union men than- she does lutder quite-out-of-port-and-we-let-th««-j but- they- seen- got- theii«- walkinf- To the Ediior: Here's a few lines from the off with little delay. normal conditions. It. is fox papers. Wa are alf anxious to that- reason that Agent Curly men on; the Monroe making the Some of the boys are nuts get into, port again and see the I would appreciate it very Rentz—who, for the record, is Sugar Run between the continent; about; the- islmi^ aiwfe aonwe fhft hi^htgi muidjv if youj would mail' the of Baltimore's, biggest and Puerto Rico. Some of the natuws; are- nut» tp^ my. moth©; whose adonfe oft ih Wb'lii sign: now witJh a JkQGr t£h boosters—uses care in, repprt- boy sure seem to enjoy this I: hewe hHied ouf on- the iord'. thwjJss to. the- diflfenroh ifhrm: entdpflftd on job activityc in his run. and seem to enjoy every •joimem im the: pontfr who; ^ I port.' He does not want- to product of the sugar cane also. is an very great jwaya mana^ to, ^ the- ifttesh kdflwsenmothanThi& ship is a nice seagoing encourage over-optimism . by of? the and; the> work |L0€fe- to us as- aeoife as wo hih if ifti^inB; Qhtalmng: saying; jobs axe- very pleatiful vessel. She sits like a duck in the presfiORh when they're not, wlthi the re­ the water and just floats ^along. enfe-day condfUems fbr- seamen-. |S-r Another of A. H. Bull's old gals. Bm: Jordan Qxow of: Utft) We have a nice bunch aboard iWARN^ SEAFARERS and all' try to pull together like GYP ARTIST' good; Union brothor-s. We are QJS. WEST COAST all paying our- new assessments with pleasure for we know that To the Editor: it is an insurance for our future ^•^East December in Longbeach> and- our Union's future as well. SISAiAlKjPS HCICb imr tie wiQklif,, a, salesman came aboard Here is. a- word of prai-se for iiopft Jli% IW jpst the vesaeb I was on and. offered; our Stewards Department which 'a three-year subscription to Life is doing a fine job in keeping magazine for $11. As a gift, sub­ the boys contended and the belts scribers- were promised a foun­ strdining at the seams. Our .: tain pen and a Webster diction­ Chief- Steward' Jim Grant, is a ary; real Union man and is all out to miMhi iim mmc QM bound This was a fraud: I never got please everyone. His tables are s«r mm tm aix ^ t ^ the, pen nor the dictionary and aiwiys' laden "witr" go^^^^ vm van oH 9m my family never received; the ^im and the cooperamagazixie. gives out- with a blB smilV tion cff-" his department-. So. remember., whern in Long AH Seafarers who wisbt to sat up? a. ^isnaoent; file® ^ whaa hisr poih they're. CHANGi© THEJR. MIIJP, Beaoh, San Pedro, or Wilmingr iishingf, AH, nwdB In-. 'wieb sfc minimiirn* ofi efibuh sfieukl act proa^oty:. TM ^ ton,, Calif., don't lefc that guy On. our Jaat two departuxes Igge vdth the WBl»r„ lus» BaRRY take you over. , from. Ponce:; we had. some stow­ says he's a sure hAt> tp. a. Abound volmnes may be purchasedVat tbe Headquarters Henry de Ruyier aways aboard but they seemed Seafarer In a few years. baggage room, 4th floor, J1 Beaver Street, New York City, y Doc Pepp^ TeHs Of Kcw: Coast Club i- Sugar Runners A Gang Cki Mimroe laPlf MHH U|g|S mm WBBKm �Page Thixieen .Friday, June 2b, 1S4» FROM A FLORIDA CREWMAN*S mETCmBOOK rfT': • Crew Of Edm<»it 'Credit To SIU:' Mate AB; M. Ekman, AB; L. Atkins, OS; A. Lutaves, OS, and W. It gives me a lot of pleasure Vogel, OS. to write this letter to tell you what a fine crdw I have had this trip. Led by A. A. Smith, as good, or better than any Bosun I've seen either before, during ' or To the Editor: since the war, the whole Deck I want to thank you for the Gang has done an exceedingly nice spread you gave my ar­ ticle, "The Old Days and the good job. New," in the LOG of June 4, The ship doesn't quite look and for the excellent work and like a yacht yet, as this trip editing of another article of mine has been too short. Another trip you published last January. or two like this one, however, I have been a seaman and tmand she will. ion man for 25 years and catai The men I now have are a truthfully say that the LOG is great credit to the SIU. The the finest trade journal I have more crews like this one the ever read. It is free and clean SIU sends aboard ships, the of politics and biases and is more prestige both the Union strictly for the membership and and the whole U.S. merchant their welfare. It could well put marine will gain. some of the large daily sheets Let's have more like them on to shame ... „ all our ships! It also brings the SIU mem­ bers together. The LOG keeps Richard Emerson. the membership posted on all Chief Mate current events and if they read SS Cape Edmont, it diligently there is no reason Alcoa SS Co. why they shouldn't be posted at, P.S.: The crewmembers are: all times on Union activities. A. A. Smith, Bosun; E. KounAugustus Cottrell darakis, DM; L. Kirkland, AB; (Ed. Note: CottrelTs articles R. Tyssey, AB; J. Ha wee, AB; will appear in the LOG from J. P. Mastin, AB; F. Harshorn, time to time.) To the Editor: Calls Log 'Finest Trade Journar Some aspects of -life aboard the Florida, as seen by Seaf&rer Emigdio Reyes. Shipboard life Is Rugged As SS Florida Resumes Havana Run, Crewman Declares fFo the Editor: The SS Florida is back from drydock and is making its over­ night milk run to Havana iregularly. The portside screw •was replaced, and the 100-passenger deck was air conditioned —BUT the crewmembers still jroast in their quarters. • The -room waftSTs, after a twoWeek rest, are raring to go on the grind again. Calling it a "fgrind" is no exaggeration. • It's baggage Une from 4:30 p.m. until sailing time. Tables must lae set before the dining room is thrown open to a rushing crowd of tourists who actually fight their way to the best tables. 'After that there's no rest for the 'waiters until nine and sometimes To o'clock. WORST TO COME . - In the morning, out of the hot sack you go at 6:00 a.m. to have the dining room ready at 6:30, You serve breakfast until 8:00 or later. Usually there are still passengers in the dining room long after the ship has docked. You're only beginning the day's work. The worst is yet to come. Rushing out of the dining room you take the baggage of 20 : or 30 passengers ta the dock. ; When all your passenger's bag­ gage has been examined by an unorganized bunch of Havana customs inspectors, you trudge back to your quarters in a bad mood. To make things worse, the chances are the tips have not been what you expected. After cleaning, sweeping, mop­ ping, polishing brass and making 30 berths in 10 staterooms, you can call yourself a free ^oul until 4:30 p.m.. When the same routine starts all-over again. The need of a Hall in Miami is becoming more apparent each trip. On this first trip after drydock, six room waiters were laid off in the most unofthodox man­ ner. They had signed off when the ship left for drydock. When they went to sign on with the rest of the crew, the Purser just didn't allow them to—by order of P & O's Port Steward. The Ship's Delegate was un­ able to do anything, his hands were tied. Now the Tampa Hall has plenty of troubles of its own, so it is bound to be a whole week before the Patrolman will get here. Meanwhile, we are sailing short. In other words, the company took a sock at the crew and nothing can be done about it but sit around and wait because there is no Hall in Miami. OTHER INSTANCE There is another instance that shows the need of a Hall in Miami. This was when a crew Messman was transferred to the rating of Bellman. A few weeks ago, 2,822 voted to stop such promotions, with only 278 favoring them. The winning referendum was plainly printed in the LOG: "No man may be promoted or allowed to transfer from one job to another on board ship except in case of extreme emergency." In this case there was no emer ;/ency. The Messman had bis shipping ticket given to him by the Ship's Delegate two weeks before transferring—at the same time that the relief Bellman signed off. There were bookmen on the beach here and more in the Hall in Tampa. Besides, that same day those six men had been laid off as waiters, any one of whom could have used the job as Bell­ man. Upon a mild protest, the Ship's Delegate .stated that the Tampa Agent had .authorized -him to make the change because it "was not considered a promotion." SO STATED Perhaps it is not a promotion— oh the base pay. But it is a change of job, and some of us believe it is a violation Of the new shipping rules. Some of us voted against the whole idea of promotion and transfer of jobs aboard ship. That was'the way it was printed on the ballot we used for voting. It was so stated in the LOG when the amendments to the shipping rules were published. Neither a'delegate nor any SIU Hail is authorized to modify the result of a referendum until so authorized by a new vote. It was to abolish just such changes that-the new amendment was adopted. So far as we on the Florida are concerned, a lot of misunder­ standing and consequent delay could be avoided. If we had a Hall in Miami instead of being under the jurisdiction of a dis­ tant Hall having problem of its own. Emigdio Royis:;^:- Hospital Locations Requests occasionally come from members for a complete li^ of Marine Hospitals throughout the U. S. The LOG will publish these listings from time to time and suggests that the Brothers clip and keep them for future reference. The complete list of Class A U.S. Marine Hospital is printed below. In addition to these the United States Public Health Service also provides second and third class relief stations in smaller American cities and foreign ports. Baltimore, Maryland—Wyman Park Drive and 31st Street. Out-patient office—Custom House. Boston (Brighton). Massachusetts—77 Warren Street. Bos- ton. Out-patient office—Custom House, Boston. Buffalo, New York—2183 Main Street. Out-patient office —328 Federal Building. Carville. Louisiana—(P.H.S. Leprosarium.) Freight and •vxpress addre^: St. Gabriel. Louisiana. Chicago, Illinois—4141 Clarendon Avenue. Out-^patient of­ fice—^New Port Office Building. Cleveland. Ohio—Fairhill Road and East 124th Street. Out-patient office—^New Post Office Building. Detroit, Michigan—^Windmill Pointe. Out-patient officePost Office Building. Ellis Island, New York. Fort Stanton, New Mexico—(Tuberculosis.. Sanatorium.) Freight and express address: Capitan, New Mexico. Galveston. Texas—45th Street and Avenue N. Out-patient ; office—302 Custom House. 'Kirkwood, Missouri—525 Couch Avenue. Memphis, Tennessee—Delaware and California Streets. Mobile. Alabama—St. Anthony and Bayou Streets. New Orleans, Louisiana—210 State Street. Out-pedient office—Custom House. New York, New York—(Dispensary) 87 Hudson Street. Out-patient office—Barge Office. Norfolk, Virginia—^Hampton Boulevard, Larchmont. Out­ patient office—Custom House. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania—40th Street and Penn Avenue. Out-patient office—^Federal Building. . Portland. Maine—331 Veranda Street. Out-patient office— Custom House. San Juan, Puerto RicOw. San Francisco, California—14th venue and Park Blvd. Out-patient office—Appraiser's Building. Savannah, Georgia—York and Abercom Streets. Seattle, Washington—Judkins Street and 14th Avenue South. Out-patient office—^Federal Building. Slapleton, Staten Island, New York—Bay Street. Yineyard Haven, Massachusetts. k i'i m �Iltiffc. Page Fourteen i-- THE SE AF AREHS LOG Friday. June 25. 1848 The Sea Makes All Men Equal 'iJi The S.S. Allinga was not a big rying a nice group of passengers, "This the Allinga, I guess?" he his guns about, prgised his spe­ drag him below, out of sight. cial saddle, jingled his silver I returned and, when about to boat; but, badly built and top mostly girls, called at Gladstone asked with a twang. his golden connect the hose, 1 saw in a heavy, she was a good boat for in Shark's Bay on our usual A bevy of pretty girls met the spurs, and flashed Cowboy with their smiles. smile. There was excitement, joy corner of the saloon deck the small fish and big sharks. She run. ' rolled in bad weather and on There walked up our gang­ •'Are you from Texas?" asked and laughter. y cross seas with sickening jars— way two new passengers, who a sweet girl in pink. I turned and looked to the enough to make a lubber green immediately attracted attention. The Cowboy stretched himself Westward, at the rising clouds ^ around his gills. She gave no The first one was an independ­ the full length of his six feet on the horizon. I shook my head rest to her crew at sea, or in ent Businessman with a serious and two inches in his boots, and frowned. mien, dressed in white flannel gave her a golden smile, took At sunset, the wind began to i port. ' We were running coastwise in suit, neatly pressed, immaculate off his big hat with a flourish blow and the cross sea ran, at the Allinga and carrying passen- —as though he had come from and answered: "Yep, mah young the mouth of Shark's Bay. The ' gers, up and down, from Free- a bandbox and was going to his lady; I'm Joe Clayton, the best S.S. Allinga started to roll again. rider and toughest man west of One by one the passengers left - mantle to Derby, during the hot bank. ^^ell. She was a busy, noisy The second one was a tall Fort Worth!" He patted-his guh. the saloon deck and went below. J steamer, with a strong smell, cowboy in full regalia — boots The eyes of pretty girls shined Darkness descended. The wind and sea increased. The Allinga ' but she was making lots of with silver spurs, and a pair of upon the tall Texan. ran and rolled as usual. A few dough for the company. TWO HEROES rain squaUs came, swept aslant, Cowboy, face down, as though Some 500 sweaty buUs, bound With the two worthies aboard, and lashjed across the ship. But he had "bitten the dust." for the slaughter house, bellowed there was no time to lose. We it was not a bad night. in the forward holds and sent I shook him hard. He was aKve hoisted the gangway and let go HEROES NO MORE up a lot of hot air. Some 5,000 and came to his senses with a the lines with a .splash. The isheared sheep blah-blahed like ship turned round short and At dawn, came my turn to groan. He struggled to his feet niutton heads in the stuffy pens steamed straight to sea, down clean up and wash down the 'and steadied himself with diffi-* on the'^after deck. saloon deck before, the early culty. He was led, tottering, the Shark's Bay. It was Sunday afternoon. I birds would start their promen­ below and helped into his bunk. Between toese two, some 50 had done my turn at the wheel ade. I had just rolled out the Five minutes later, ^ when first class passengers, ladies and and, going aft to^ look at the water hose when I received an washing down the. saloon deck, gentlemen, dressed in white, there came to my mind a poem log, saw the pair of passengers unpleasant .surprise. lounged in the deck-chairs amidThere lay, slumped in a deck by Byron: again. ship, sipping whiskey and soda The Businessman kept pacing chair, the Businessman. He was "Roll on, thou deep and dark ' - and enjoying themselves. In the fall of 1915, when the pistols stuck in the holsters of the saloon deck, aloof, and helpless, and wet as a wick. He blue ocean. season's trade was done, the Al­ his belt—carrying on his back a swinging ' his cane made of looked as if he had been out Roll! shark's backbone. He seemed to all night, slumming, and had linga left light, from Freemantle special saddle. Teh thousand ships sWeep to Bunbtury, to make the short The Businessman stepped be a man of wealth, conscious gotten sick-drunk on cheap stuff, , over thee in vain. run without the ballast — and aboard as if he owned the boat, of power, an aristocrat whom a and had finished the night lying Man marks the earth with taking the chance of turning and could fire the Captain and poor seaman could not reach in a gutter . ruin. the crew. with a boat-hook. He was a sad saclt. I had to His control turtle. Stops on the watery plain!" No sooner had we gotten out­ The Cowboy boarded the ship, The Cowboy, a hero to the make him look decent and R. J. Peterson side, then the ground swell cocky and flashing his gold teeth. pretty girls around him, tossed I tighten his belt before I could caught us and the night fell. It began to blow. Seas rose sharp and ran fast—right abeam! The Allinga started to roll, restless, as if she had pain in her belly. She lost a lot of her In his recent appearance be­ to certain types of unfair labor employer was required to main- • ion security disclosed the in­ tain strict impartiality during terruption to peaceful collective steam. Loud cracks were heard fore the Congressional "Watch­ practices against unions. dog" Committee, charged with As a result, unions are finding union campaigns. However, the bargaining that the prohibition below. Bulkheads groaned. There was no sleep for any overseeing the operation of the it more and more difficult to,very loosely worded and inter- of the closed shop has brought. man aboard that night. Men Taft-Hartley law, AFL Ph-esident obtain action on unfair labor preted free speech proviso of This has proved particularly ser­ hung on where they stood, their Green presented a report which practices that they have field tiie Taft-Hartley law makes it ious in such industries as the possible for the employer to building trades where the closed heads swimming. Those who lost summarized the results obtained against employers. from a questioimaire directed to state clearly and unequivocally shop has been an institution /for ELECTION PROCEDURE 171 AFL field representatives to his position with regard to un- several decades. determine the effect of the T-H There have been several new ion organization, The requirement for the un­ law on union organization. changes in NLRB procedure) K is true he cannot coerce or ion shop election has proved Brother Green ended his re­ which have handicapped union intimidate his employees into extremely burdensome. Union marks with the statement that organizational efforts. Several voting against union represen- leaders have naturally been gra­ tified at the results of these el­ the law is so thoroughly malig­ representatives specifically men­ ections, but this does not ob­ nant that it is beyond remedy or tion the prohibition which the scure the fact that this require­ cure, and that the only solution new law places upon the holding of pre-hearing elections. ment of an undemocratic elec­ would be complete repeal. tion has interfered with the or­ 'The following brief excerpts The use of this device had derly process of collective bar­ enabled the board under the are from the report: gaining. All but a very few represen­ old law to expedite many peti­ One of the most vicious as­ their grip were flung helplessly tatives indicated that they were tions for certification. However, under the new law this proced­ pects of. the union security issue from side to side until they experiencing delays under the under the Taft-Hartley law is brought up against a stanchion new law. Most of this delay has ure is no longer open to the that the federal law is made to and managed to hold on ex- been the direct result of the re­ board. . Representatives also report enforce the state statutes pro­ haustedly. quirement that employee elec­ that employers are using their hibiting all types of union se­ tions be held before any type of BAD NIGHT curity. new freedom in filing petitions to union security clause can be ne­ j,e can do, how- The effect of this law has been Now and then, the Allinga fell gotiated between unions and forestall and delay union organization. ever, is to state very clearly. to weaken union organization in on her side, and remained lying management. The flood of union employees to listen those areas and among those oyer, with a shiver of suspense. security elections has held up One provision of the new actj^^^ opposition to union or- groups which are most in need Between the running seas, the all other types of board, activity. whose effect is still open to board interpretation is section' • i, of it. It has given encourage­ dark hollows yawned menacing The effect of these board de­ 9 (c) (5) which knocks out the ment to anti-union employers. at the lee; and the white crests lays on union organization is ATTITUDE OF EMPLOYEpS board's "extent of organization" In.connection with the second­ showed, flashing a sinister smile. very clear. If a union has been Hours passed; endless, they organized among the employees doctrine. Prior to. the new law. The overwhelm-ing majority of ary boycott issue, organizers re­ seemed. Shadows of the night of a new plant, those employees the board frequently permitted AFL representatives declared the port that while the instances in rose and fell before the men's are anxious to have the formal departmental or section bargain-' attitude of some employers has which unions have been accused ing units, 'stiffened considerably since en- of violating the law in this re­ eyes. process of certification completed However, this practice is no'actment of the Taft-Hartley law. gard have not been numerous, At eight a.m. the darkness as quickly as possible. longer permitted under the new In effect, the act has provided they have reflected a type of turned a ghastly grey, The sun If .this procedure—which could act, and as a result unionized anti-union employers with new union-busting which has gone had risen, and the weather be­ through the-process of consent employees in such establishments, weapons which they have not far beyond the intent of Con­ gan to moderate—and we could election take as sHort a period as large banks and insurance been reluctant to utilize. The gress. see! of time as one or two months companies are almost certain to act furnishes employers with The night hawk (the Steward) GENERAL COMMENTS drags out to 9 or 10 months be deprived of any union's rep- convenient excuses to delay col­ stood on the boat deck, wiping The information concerning lective bargaining negotiations through employer stalling and resentation. hts sweaty • brow with a soiled damage suits was very similar and to object to proposals to the slow process of board. pro­ napkin. FREE SPEECH which they would otherwise to the data dealing with second­ "God's truth! I thought she cedure, th^ employees are bound ary boycotts. Although relatively to lose interest in the upion. agree. free It is evident that the would turn over..." He gasped few damage suits have b^en By turning the balance of barTaftspeech provision in the out, looking around wild eyed. .Insofar as unfair labor prac­ filed e gainst unions, those that Hartley law has been turned ingaining strength in favor of emtices are concerned, unions are 'T thought, the Allinga was go­ have been filed have proved ing to turn over like h^ sister facing an additional obstacle in to one of the most vicious and ployers, t^e act has stiffened very effective devices for tying ship did, and spill us into the attempting to expedite board diabolical instruments ever plac- employer resistance to the gi-ant- up union fifiance^ and combat­ sea—tor the hungry sharks.,. procedure because the Taft- ed at the disposal of antiunion ing of third-round wage in- ing union activities. creases. Hartley Act; requires that the employers. So help me God!" he cried. Inquiry into the issue of unUnder the Wagner Act the (Continued on Ba^e board give prior consideration On one trip the Allinga, car- ^ ; T-H Act Malignant, Beyond Remedy, Says Green If �Page Fifteen THE SEAT AR E R S . LOG Friday. June 25. 1948 Pres. Green Reports On Taft-Hartley MesSf The total effect of -the Taft{Continued From Page 14) A number of individuals com­ Hartley law on union-manage­ mented on the problem of the ment relations, which becomes jurisdiction of the NLRB. In apparent from an analysis^!; of several cases the new board has these questionnaires, can be asserted its authority over par­ summarized as one of iruslraticular industries and trades tion." The law has given a new which previously had not been weapon to the enemies of labor, a Weapon with which they are"' subject to its jurisdiction. able to frustrate the desire of This has caused a good deal employees for representation of confusion in many predomin­ through union organizations. antly local establishments which While many fair-minded em­ are not certain whether they do ployers have continued to deal or do not come under the board's frankly and honestly with the jurisdiction. unions of their employees, the A number of organizers com­ law has discriminated against mented that the Taft-Hartley law them by helping their antiunion has meant that more than ever competitors. before lawyers are being re­ The feeling of frustration is ; tained by employers to repre­ evident, too, at the bargaining sent them in collective bargain­ table. Full and open discussipn • ing negotiations. of the facts in dispute has tend­ The result of this injection of ed to give way to sharp bargain- • legal talent has' been to intro­ ing on technical points,' with duce even greater delays and each side suspecting the iqotives more technical phraseology in­ and intentions of the other. to collective bargaining at a As one organizer puts it, "We ; time when open and frank dis­ find much more restraint ahd • cussion between unions and fencing for position at the bar- ] management is so desperately gaining table, and less fuU and • needed. open collective bargaining^" SS CHAMBERLON N. Vrdoljak. $4.00; C. F. Hoong $4.00; W. W. McLean, $3.00; C. SS ROBIN DONCABTER W. E. Kittrell. $2.00; M. M. Mifes. Ripley. $5.00; D. Ward. $5.00; J. Bates. $1.00; D. J. Aokson. $1.00; $2.00; A. Wargo. $1.00; J. Mielson. $1.00; H. T. Wilkerson, $2.00; H. L. Fisher. $2.00; D .C. Rant. $2.00; Criffen, $1.00; P. Prokopuk. $1.00; M. Hatfield. $2.00; E. E. Niles. $2.00; N. Evans. $1.00; J. Novak. $2.00; M. Klein. $2.00; J. E. Dunn. $2.00; Gulp. $1.00; R. R. Brown. $1.00; D. Sokolic. $2.00; H. DeRuvter, $10.00; O'Rourke. $1.00; J. W. Higgens. $2.00; Klockmau, $2.00; A. Gullcn. $5.00; H. Gjerd. $2.00; P. B. McDanicl. $1.00; A. Smith. $2.00; E. Santaromana, $5.00 C. Wayne. $2.00; F, B. Neely. $2.00; J. L. McClillon. $2.00; S. E. Broadshaw. G. A. O'Neil, $2.00; H. Lamolugh. $2.00; $2.00; C. Music. $2.00; M. Kelly. $5.00 COUNTER L. Zampetti, $1.00; J. A. Mitchell. J. B. LaNunez. $1.00; J. B. Mc R. H. Harvey. $2.00." $2.00; R. Ayers. $2.00; P. Paglia, Giunia. $t.OO; E. C. Biedrzycki. $1.00; . SS EDITH $1.00; D. Stone. $1.00; C. C. Jordon, R. L. Stanton. $2.00; J. J. Franejr. .P. R. Vorke. $1.00; S. Rizzp. $1.00; T $2.00; O. M. Raynor, $2.00, .$1.00; E. Greco. $1.00; B. Tones. $2.00; Kioussis. $1.00; R. S. Kanouse. $1.00 H. Robertson. $1.00; Asa W. Hursey. F. H. Sturcis. $2.00; W. Floyd. $5.00 SS ROBIN GOODFELLOW B. R. Santiago. $1.00; R. W. Burkitt. $5.00; M. V. Ricko. $5.00; G. S. E. L. Pierce. $1.00; J.' J. Danton. $1.00 $l.bO; F: Rakar. $2.00; J. Dodge. $1.00; Lynch.. $5.00; Peter J. Thompson. E. V. Havden. $1.00. C. Buleca^$2.O0; C. G. Inman. $2.00; $5.00; J. Daponte, $1.00; N. A. MaSS STEEL FLYER J. D. Walker. $2.00; W. G. MacDonald douros. $5.00; Reider-Gade. $1.00; E. E. J. Yanisses. $5.00; F. R. Maldonado $2,00; R. Montez. $1.00; G. V. Gladhill. Milanesi. $5.00; J. A. De Jessa. $5.00; $3.00; 1. R. Cordova. $3.00; T. Con $2.00; M. • Longfellow, $2.00; C. W. E. Tresnick. $?.00; C. J. Clark. ,$5.00; cepcion. $5.00; T. Lacaon. $5.00; C. 1 G. Kasprzyk. $3.00; A. T. Diamond. Navarra. $5.00; P. A. Serano. $4.00; V Dubois. $2.00; C. Mancino. $2.00.^ $5.00; 0. W. O'Neill. $2.00; Du'hcan Vecchio. $4.00; M. L. Copeland. $2.00; SS G, KILBY G. E. Zimmeaman, $2.00; S. Bojko. Shaw Jr.. $4.00; W. C. Biskos. $5.00; D. R. J. Raphoon. $5.00; T. J. Viken. $2.00; E. P. Larsen, $2 00; R. Marrant E. Bragg. $5.00; J. Figuerera. $5,00; $5.00; T. N. Sauve. $4.00; T. Ed E. E. Kusgen. $2.00; D. E. Smith. Morris. $5.00; J. McCarthy. $5.00; J. Marrama. $3.00; S. L. Zub zycki. $4.00; M. A. Downev, $2.00;' R. C. Baner. $5.00; A. J. Lomas. $1.00; P. F. Erck. DeSalvo. $4.00; N. DeSantis. $3.00; C. $2.00; R. J. Jopski. $2.00; A. B. $5.00; A. Kozina. $5.00; A. R. Uesconti. Gooding. $2.00; L. Sycarlos. $2.00; G. , Abates. $5.00; J. A. Seward, $4.00; $1.00; P. L. Goodman. $5.00; W. L. Hannan. $10.00. Holland. $1.00; J. N. Crews. $5.00; R. SS CAVALIER C. H. Seeberger, $2.00. A.,Hobson. $6.00; F. G. Asher. $5.00; L Durham, $3.00. F. Douglas. $2.00;^E. C. Hood. $5.00; SS STEEL DESIGNER J. F. Holdcn, $5.00; C. E. Hawks, C, O. Polca $.2.00; A. L. Bagley. $5.00; E. ~H. Jensen. $1.00; 0. L. RONALD CHEVY RICHARD RAIA Hayes. Jr., $1.00; G. W. Champlui. $2.00; E. F. Gerald. $2.00; F. ChrizesContact your father. A letter from your sister is $9.00; R. E. Cornett. $5.00; R. J. cian. $2.00; E. Raisseo. $4.00; S. waiting for you at the Baggage Marsh, $1.00; H. L. Alexander, $5.00; Gotoweski. $3.00; J. Nagels. $1.00; P. R. Davis. -$4.00; C. D. Friedemann. t i 3^ Room, 51 Beaver Street. BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. O. O. Ames. $5.00; R. J. Grand. $2.00; $1.00; N. E. Cruz. $2.00; J. J. Keyyey. T. McCann. $3.00; G. R. Espensaden. William Rentz, Agent Calvert 4S30 HARRY DOURTH $5.00; H. R. Gaubert. $5.00; V. B. Bur­ $2.00; R. Massarseg. $4.00; C. M. BOSTON ", 276 State St. Write Sophie Zelauka, 2559 ger. $5.00; L. E. Florian. $2.00; A. R. Rodriguez. $2.00; R. Pecheco. $10.00; Walter Siekmann, Agent Bowdoin 445S Prime. $500; V. L. R. Beverley. $2.00; C, Reyes. .$2,00; J, M, Rosado. $2.00; Casper Street, Detroit, Michigan. E. Cipeano. $2.00; M. N. Tigmo. $5.00; GALVESTON 308 Vi—23rd St. J. Purcell. $1.09. J. R. Agaria. $10.00; P. Warhola. $2.00; Keith AIsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 Crew of SS Alexandra, SS KYSKA $. 3^ S. MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. J. ,F. Ruszel. $4.00; C. H.. Lewis. M. M. Ithrrino. $2.00; L. Opana $2.00.; Voyage No. 6 LEWIS McEWAN Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-17S4 $2.00; W. C. Traser. $1.00; R. C. Asche- Kong Chin. $2.00; R. J. Zumkley. Unclaimed wages for the fol­ $'2.00; A. Andrianan, $2.00; V. SzynianNEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. man. $1.00; S. E. Walsh. $1.00; M. L. L. H. Blizzard has your gear; ski, $2.00; D. Boumblinis, $4.00; E. E. lowing named men of the ^exE. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 Taylor, $200; P. C. Duval, $2.00. Goslow, $5.00: H. C.-Hill, $3.00; T. M. Route 2, Dover, North Carolina. SS SEA TRADER NEW YORK »1 Beaver St. andria are being held at the M. N. Katsimbris. $5.00; F. Sar- Thon, $2.00; H. C. Sanabria. $2.00: C. • Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 A. Armstrong. $1.00; A. G. Acedo. 4 3^ Si offices of Carras Ltd., 24 State mento. $3.00. NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. $2.00; C. Underwood. $10.00. SS SEATRAIN HAVANA GEORGE FARNKOFF Street, New York 4, N. Y. Money Ben Rees, Agent '•Phone 4-1083 SS R. H. DAVIS H. F. Ulrich, $1.00. Your wife, Louise Famkoff, 44 is for retroactive wages' ana PHILADELPHIA...614-16 No. 13th St. M. Mello. $3.00. SS SIMMONS VICTORY ' Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 6-1217 Lewis Street, Everett 49, Mass., overtime plus vacation pay. C. MacQueen. $1.00; R. J. Lavernian. SS HOOD RIVER SAN FRANCISCO 105 Market St. $1.00. L. Refalo. $1.00; F .T. Flynn. $1.00; would like to get in touch with J. L. Hodges, $131.05; G. D. SS SHAWNE TRAIL Steve Cardullo, Agent Douglas 2-5475 K. Trelmann. $1.00; E. M. Metts. $3.00. you. J. J. Burke. $3.00. | Hay, $21.79; J. P. Hall, $17.76; SAN JUAN, P.R 252 Ponce de Leon SS SEATRAIN TEXAS , Sal Colls, Agent San Juan 2-6996 V. W. Masi, $21.11; J. W. Broad, i 3^ i H. W. Girard, $1.00; H. Winborn. . SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. $20.77; W. T. Lux, $17.71; E. J. CHARLES LEE Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 $2.00. . . Soileau, $107.03; L. Schroederj SS MALDEN VICTORY The following men have re­ A letter from your mother is $20.91; "E. Ervin, $74.55; M. J. YJttaPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. R. W. Gaylot. $2.00; . C. Kennedy, Claude Simmons, Agent Phone M-1323 troactive pay due them, and can waiting for you at the Baggage Moran, $17.88; F. W. CiruUd, $2.00; E.* M. Christian, $2.00-; A. KarIKADQUARTERS.. 51 Beaver St., N.Y.C. luims. $1.00; T. M. Purcell, $1.00: W. collect at the American-Hawaiian Room, 51 Beaver Street. $17.47; E. Berwald, $75.34; G. HAnover 2-2784 Richardson. $1.00; R. S. Walker. $2.00; Steamship Go's office at 90 Broad s •• ' S. Magnuson, $21.63; J. McV^, : SECRETARY-TREASURER t 3> 3> F. Panette. $1.00; G. Kropick. $1.00; F. St., sedond floor. $23.48; R. Sirois, $19.89; D. -R.' Paul Hall Dangel. $2.00; H. K. Shellenbrgr. $1.00; GENE SINCLAIR Herman J. Meitz, Robert J. Smith, $20.78; C. Randazzd, ' DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION G. Meshover. $1.00; E. E. Ott. $2.00; Get in touch with your sister, $23.69; R. Prideaux, $32.12; J. Lindsey Williams J. Veit. Jr.. $1.00; C. Czapla. $1.00; Prideaux, Clarence A. Varrin, Wm. Bilger, '$2.00; E. H. Huizenga. Barney Husjord, Stanley J. Shirley, about the wedding. ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS De Jacimo, $114.44. $2.00; Robert T. Beadls, $2.00; W. Nathan, Kenneth H. Krestensen, Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler Walsh. $1.00. Joseph Volpiah NEW YORK SS ALLEGHENY VICTORY K. P. Rodrigutz,-$2.00; N. J. Wuchlna. $1.00; M. H. Lorenzo. $5.00; J. J Devine. $2.00; J. O. Bick. $1.00; C. Dichiara, $2.00; E. Lessor, $2.00; F. F. Smith. $1.00; J. Gural. $3.00; B. Scheesnol. $1.00; G. M. Velazquez. $2.00; G. Liakos." $2.00; H. A. Jacks, $2.0Q; H. C. Henry. $5.00; G. Reyes. $1.00; T. P. Reilly. $3.00; A. H. Seep hen.' $2.00; G. E. Sinkes. $2.00; 3. M. Smith. $2.00; J. E. Harris. $2.00. PERSONALS SlU HfllLS SIU, A&G District MONEY DUE Retroactive Pay Charles C. Burns, Henning Bjork, Nelson J. Hawks, Franklin T. SUP Andrews, Virgil L. Stevens, The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ HONOLULU ..16 Merchant St. Francesco J. Nafale, Earl Walfarers International Union is available to all members who wish Phone 5-8777 den, Edward E. Kuncheck, Wil­ PORTLAND Ill W. Bumside St. to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of Crew of SS Brazil Victory liam F. Douglas, Robert W. Beacon 4336 their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have Voyage No. USMC 15—MSS 6 Spence, Harry B. Cook, Jr., RICHMOND, Calif 257 Bth St. the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every^ • Phone 2599 Money for traveling wages Charles F. Carroll, Joe C. Arnold. SIU branch for this purpose. BAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. and subsistence from Seattle to Juan L. Rodriquez, Julius J. Douglas 25475 However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. New York is ready to be paid. Swykert, Murray M. Beck, John hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, Main 0290 Crew can coUect by contacting J. Carrig Jr., Amilcar Ortiz, which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 WILMINGTON.. 440 Avalon Blvd. Mississippi's New York . Agent, Golden D. Allen, Albert J. LaBeaver Street, New York 4 ,N. Y. Terminal 4-3131 Mr, C. P. Vaighan, Assistantvoie,' Louis F. Paredes, Thomas Treasurer, Lykes Brothers SS J. Clark, Robert L. Morgan, John PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION Gt. Lakes District Company, 17 Battery Place, R. Ramiszewski, Kqnstant M. To the Editor: KHTALO..., 10 Exchange St. New York 4, N. Y. Kain, James Dand, Benjamin W. Cleveland 7391 i. S> S" Kosow, Adolph A. Zimpfer,-Rich­ lagCAGO, ni. , ,, ,. -3261 East 92nd St. I would like the SEAFARERS L(3G mailed to tW ROBERT E. HANSON Phone: Essex 2410 ard Di Same, Olau Hagbo, Peter address below: CLEVELAND 2602 Carroll St. Get in touch with your mother. L. Williams, Armando Vidal. Main 0147 Walter W. McClure, Arthur C. Name — DETROIT .1038 Third St. Cadillac 6857 Members of crew of SS Abreu, Joseph J. Martus Jr., Al­ DULUTH.... 531 W. Michigan St. bert J. Bagley, Frank Bloom, Street Address Noonday having any knowl­ Melrose 4110 Mario Franciese, William S. edge of circumstances under TOLEDO. ..615 Summit St. GarSeld 2112 which Samuel Shupler was Rackley, James P. Lilly, Nathan — State killed ashore in Germany, Pearce, Herbert P. Walters,. Do­ City ' Canadian Distaict please write to his wife. mingo Ortiz, Harry J. Pancer, Sl^ed Mrs. Rebecca Shupler, 430 William J, Doherty, Louis Caloca, MioNtREAL.......1227 Philips Square 'VICTORIA, B.C... ...602 Boughton St. Cleveland Street, Brooklyn, Edward W. Easterling, Mario Empire 4531 Book No. Maroccia, Alfredo Rosado, August N.Y. I VANCOUVER........S6S Hamilton St. Horvath, Paul Magro. , Pacific 782^ NOTICE Notice To Ail SIU Members %.• �;iv; t 'tc Page Sixieen THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, June 25, 1948 Lafayette Crewmen Had Fine Trip The pictures were sent in by J. Smythe, Ships Delegate, and he wants the boys down in New Orleans to Jcnow that the members of the crew really missed their gumbo while on the high seas. The Lafayette made, it into San Pedro on May 22, and paid off in traditional SIU style. ii--- Some members of Ihe healthy Deck Gang of the SS Laf­ ayette take time oft from work to watch the hirdie for the cameraman. Except for the fact that there was no gumbo, the men claim that the food was excellent and well prepued. Maybe that's why they refer to themselves as the "healthy Deck Gang?" Seated, in front of ihe life ring is J. Smythe. Deck Maintenance. Kneeling, left to right, A. L. McLean, AB: and J. Rylick, OS. Standing, in the usual order, are P. Vasilion. AB; L, W. Miller, OS; Brother Cassanueva, AB: and E. C. Simms, AB. On this page we print Bro­ ther Smythe's pictures, and the information which accom­ panied each shot. The editors of the LOG hope that other SIU members will follow Bro­ ther Smythe's lead and send in pictures and stories. Remember. all snapshots will be returned after use.^ SrS/i' Above, J. Smythe helps to secure the steel plates that were brought back from Japan. Brothers Rylick and Cassanueva look on and offer good advice. The plates stayed put all the way across the wide Pacific. When the main deck cracked and had to be repaired in Kobe, wires on the port and star­ board sides were placed so the bow wouldn't be lost. The; method worked oui; okay, and the Lafayette made it home without further mishap. Of course, as we all know, it takes a good crew to overcome such difficulties, and that's what the Lafayette had aboard. m: I:©" You're now looking at the picture of a cook who eats his own food—and Hkes it. Yes, the undershirt^ Brother in the foreground is none other than ^hief Cook D. D. Dambrino, the prize chef of the SS Lafayette^ Surrounding him, in tribute to his cooking, and eating abilities, are L. W. Miller, OS; A. L. McLean, AB; J. Rylick, OS; S. C. M. Martinez; and J. Smythe, DM. Brother; Dambrino really put out the good chow, and was always striving to please everyone on the ship. That he succeeded is a tribute to his skill and training. The Brothers werei enticed up on the No. 3 hatch for the above picture but the cameraman w^ ^fort of afraid to snap the picture for fear , of wh might happen to his-camera. Well, nothing happened. In the background a Galleyman and J. liylick, OS. Standing, 1. to r., Ray, Second Electricii A. L. McLeui; D. Damlkrino; S. M. Oppsol, Second Cook and Baker; Sander Chief Electrician; and W. Miller, OS. Kneeling, left to right. Grew, P man; Flood, Oiler, the Second Cook and then the Chief Mate, and Smythe, E, C. 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Title A name given to the resource June 25, 1948 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. X, No. 26 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SIU MAYHAVE TO VOTE REMAINING CS VESSELSFOR FULL RECOGNITION BRANCH COMMITTEES STUDY PROPOSALS FOR UNIFORM JOB REGISTRATION RULES CONGRESS VOTES 6 BILLION DOLLARS FOR ERP ROU SCORES WEST COAST CHARTER PRESSURE WORKS AGAIN:ARAMCO OPENS BUILDINGS FOR MEN AT RAS TANURA BROTHER WRITES OF OLD DAYS IN RAS TANURA CONGRESS KILLS SHIP TO QUIT NEGLIGENCE AND INDIFFERNCE TAKE ANOTHER SEAMEN'S LIFE WATERMAN BUYS FLOATING DOCK BUREAUCRATS CLAIM US HAS SHIP SHORTAGE NOT MANY PAYOFFS, BUT MOBILE GETS ITSSELF TWO FOULED UP SHIPS CROWED BEACH IS NO HELP TO BALITIMORE PORT GALVESTON KEEPS HOPONG ERP WILL BOOM GULF SHIPPING PHILLY CONVENTION FESTIVIES LEAVE LOCAL SEAFARERS COLD ISTHMIAN TIES UP TWO ON COAST SS PONCE ENDS SHIPPING DEARTH FOR SAN JUAN 150 PASSENGERS DROWN AS DANISH SHIP STRIKE FLOATING MINE HIGH COURT THROWS OUT T-H GAG TEST CASE,BUT DODGES FULL ISSUE AFOUNDRIA MEN BLAST USE OF 'SLAVE LABOR' ON U.S. SHIPS IN HAMBURG ARIZPA MEN CLAIM TO BE TO BE FIRST AMERICANS TO SPOT NEW SPECIES OF SHARK OFF CANAL EDGINGTON TAKES SHORE JOB,BUT UNION WON'T LOSE HIM THE SEA MAKES ALL MEN EQUAL T-H ACT MALIGNANT,BEYOND REMEDY,SAYS GREEN PRES.GREEN REPORTS ON TAFT-HARLEY MESS LAFAYETTE CREWMEN HAD FIND TRIP AND SEND THESE PICTURE AS PROOF Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 06/25/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/f63a85b35d9103ab34676cb10785479a.PDF 4ae47c954fcc44fc274b3355d44eddb3 PDF Text Text Official Organ of ihe Atlantic and Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of North America VOL. X V Itl^ NEW YORK. N. Y„ FRIDAY. JULY 2. 1948 No. 27 A & G District' Wins Union Hiring Hall • NEW YORK—^The Seafarers International Union rocked the maritime industry this week with the dramatic announcement that the Union Hiringr Hall will be retained in its contracts with member companies of the Atlan­ This week the Atlantic & Gulf District of the Sea­ tic and Gulf Ship Operators Association. Agreement between the Union and farers International Union hurdled one of the biggest the Association, representing nine major companies, came after almost three obstacles in the path of maritime labor. It came through weeks of negotiations during which the SIU committee firmly refused to with a contract calling for retention of the Union Hiring discuss any other issue until its demands for the retention of the hiring Hall in clear, unmistakeable terms, despite the wave of hall had been recognized. anti-labor repressions which have been sweeping the The new agreement, specified as "Article I - Employment," was accept­ nation. ed by the Union membership in all Atlantic and Gulf Coast Branch meetings >«last Wednesday night. The SIU agreement with the operators on the Hir­ Still The Leaders ) ing Hall issue is notable on two counts: First, it provides for the employment of seamen through the Union Hiring Hall. Second, it gives the SIU the right to re-negotiate any or all sections of Article I of the contract dealing with employment on seven days' notice to the operators. To say that these provisions of the contract are unique is a sheer understatement.- But they are consistent with the SIU's long-established position as the leading waterfront organization. For years now the Seafarers has been»setting the pace in maritime, and seamen throughout the nation have been benefitting from the accomplish­ ments recorded by the SIU. (Continued on Page 15) SIU Petitions For Elections On 9 CS Ships •V The Seafarers International Union has petitioned for a. collec­ tive bargaining election in that part of the Cities Service fleet not covered by the Union's cer­ tification received in February. 'The request, along with pledges, was submitted to the National Labor Relations Board in New York la?t Thursday. An informal hearing in the NLRB regional office is ex­ pected shortly. The petition was necessitated by the NLRB's refusal to recog­ nize the SIU as collective bar­ gaining agent for the eight ships acquired by the company since the Union came through with 83 per cent of the votes cast in a fleet election this past winter. In addition to the eight, an­ other ship—the Lone Jack—will have to be voted, because she did not make port before the ballot­ ing deadline date in the previous certification election. Cuba Distilling A collective bargaining election has been ordered on the vessels of the Cuba Dis­ tilling Company by the Na­ tional Labor Relations Board after study of the petition presented by the SIU. Dates for the election will be set by the NLRB re­ gional office in New York. Men on the company's ships are asked to remain until the election is held. With the central issue settled to the Union's satisfaction, discussions on other contractual issues are now in progress. Should no agreement be reached on wages and working rules by July 30, however, the present" contracts will be modified to include Article 1, and will "remain in effect until agreement is reached until either party notifies the other in writing that negotiations for such an agreement are stalemated." Companies covered by the agreement are the Alcoa Steam­ ship Company, Bull Steamship Corporation, Baltimore Insular Line, Eastern Steamship Company, Bernstein Shipping Company, South Atlantic Line, Smith & Johnson, Seas Shipping Company and Seatrain Lines. i SIU JUSTIFIED The Seafarers' latest precedent-making achievement justified its unwavering stand that the Union Hiring Hall had to be resolved first and foremost. All other issues, the SIU held, were incidental •by comparison. The crux of the new agree­ ment is stated in Section 1, deal- ^ ing with the manner in which the company will procure per­ sonnel. It specifies "the company agrees to secure all rmlicensed personnel through the Hiring •Halls of the Union." As the SIU negotiating com­ mittee pointed out, "this is the first time the words 'Hiring Hall of the Union' have ever been used in any maritime con­ tract." ^ Another remarkable feature of the new agreement is Section 7, which gives the Union the "right to re-negotiate any part or all of Article 1," with dis" cussions to begin within seven days after the Union has notified the companies of its intentions. The Union victory, however, is not one-sided. The Union Hir­ ing Hall is much respected ay • among management officials who recognize the fact that this meth­ od of hiring has produced stabil­ ity in maritime. Under the Union Hiring Hall, ship operators are assured of being furnished responsible, com­ petent crews to man their ships, a fact which many of the com­ panies have openly acknowl­ edged. The success of the negotiations demonstrated what can be ac(Continiied on Page 15) our //aq/ssf/Z/Hiere/ " 2 �THE Page Two SEAFARERS Friday. July 2, 1{ LOG This is cuhat ilie SIU AeS Pistri^ has preseirvfed... "ThfiG?. peirsotmei roug. :^^jrom io secui-e oU tinlicezLseci Le KirirUi Halloj? theuniOMi. J of-6heASG conttacf w/t2i {Jt& Opemfoi^sAssA G£^ Sfij^ fffy\ •! /M /fj - and this is hour the ojorks,.. TheSecrfarer ifebo»ivte +he Union Holl — CheckSs hisaeay in+hc ba^age troSvn - 11 is+ens a)ith+he \d re^is+en ispcrfchei'. '_ He attends unibnmeet- 'Whileon+he beach he ings whife oshai'eandiie^ relates in +he Recireatron TOoiferjitibin. policies. Dec^c. Thisis (X)ho(t-H^ , 'f Hinnig Hall nrveans: EquoTjob irjghts-fbir all- Ho-favoritism — Mo shape-up - hto piece-ofte — tlie DeimQcra+ic wag of Shipping! On-hapof+he |is1-, he thirou)Sin-forajob - ' . '-'.'T. t, ..V . • ond Qets itandis off te his ship with hisgear. The •£ irston+he beach is the / iirsToine out. ; �Friday, July 2, 1948 THE SEAFARERS HEADING FOR HOME VV , \ V < y f '/• '' LOG Page Three What Union Hiring Halls MeanToWorking Seamen One Seafarer who really knows pretty big changes in the food what the Hiring Hall has done situation aboard ship met his for seamen is Brother Raymond eye, not to mention his stomach. Perry who made his first trip "In the twenties we had the back in 1922. old two-pot system," he says. Brother Perry left the sea in "For the officers there were al­ 1929 when things were still ways steaks and chops, and for done in the old way. What he the crew it was mostly mulligan saw when he came back in in one form or another and wa­ tery rice pudding. 1943 was a ^revelation, and in his opinion all the improve­ "You could tell the day of the ments in wages and conditions week by what they gave you to hinge on the Hiring Hall. eat. On the banana boats, which "When I started sailing in '22,' I sailed in some when I first Perry recalls, "you brought your went to sea, we used to keep a own linen if you had any, and bunch of bananas in the foc'sle your own tin cup and plate. on the way back. We'd live on The ships didn't even have toi­ the bananas, the rest of the food lets. was so bad. "If you wanted a bath, you "But that was before we had grabbed a line and a bucket, the Union Hiring Hall and Ro­ hauled up some sea water and tary Shipping to give us a chance RAYMOND PERRY made out the best you could. to use our weight to raise wages "Maybe the young fellows go­ and change conditions. Bound for the Stales, Ralph Youlzy (left) and Robert ing to sea nowadays don't be­ had no real protection because "We lived in dirty stuffy Boutwell (center), both of whom were cleared of charges lieve it, but there was no over­ you had no Union Hiring Hall. foc'sles, six or eight men to one time in the old days and you The Hiring Hall is the salvation foc'sle. There wasn't much in arising out of the accidental drowning of a launch captain in took your thirty bucks a month of seamen. Georgetown, British Guinea, are shown on -the deck of the the way of light at night. There SS J. W. Cullen with Brother Riley, a crewmember. and liked it. "Sometimes you were hired were no fans for runs in the "Perhaps the worst thing was off the dock by a shipping mas­ tropics and not much heat for Boutwell, who was acquited by a Georgetown jury in the way you got your job. Th^re ter, a port captain or whoever winter trips. February returned to testify at Youtzy's trial in May. Through­ were several ways of getting a else might be in charge. You "When I came back to the sea out the trials messages of sympathy and support poured in from Seafarers convinced of Youtzy's and Boutwell's innocence. ship but they all were bad. You could hang around the dock for in 1943, I really was surprised. days at a time, in hot weather, I didn't even have to bring my cold weather, dry weather or own aprons. wet weather. There was no Ro­ "Another thing I found was a tary Shipping either. little attention to medical care. Sometimes you were hired That was an improvement the out of a ginmill. I remember Union siu-e has won. Merchant seamen are subject mission's New York offices are may volunteer for a year's serv­ NO MEDICAL CARE when 1 first went to sea as an to the draft which became law located. He must show at least ice and escape the draft later. "I remember one trip when OS. 1 used to ship out of Bos­ last week, unless the President one y^r of continuous service So far as is known now. Sea­ ton where there were some wa­ I wrenched my ankle. There was farers within the 18-25 age group of the United States rules that to get the Certificate. terfront saloons that served as nobody to take care of me. The seafaring is an essential occupa­ If he has to use the mail, he must register. Saloon Messman poured a bottle crimp halls. tion. Veterans of the armed foi'ces can send an application along "A crimp would buy you some of iodine over the ankle and told The Washington Representative with the discharges—again photo­ with one year of service in peace bum drinks and first thing you me to soak it in hot water. But of the SIU is pressing hard for stats will do—to the following or 90 days at any time between knew you were on a ship and I had to stand my watch. I was December 7, 1941, and Septem­ headed out. Maybe you weren't an OS then, and the Mate roared ; such a ruling and a decision is address: ber 2, 1945, will not be inducted. expected within a couple of Seaman's Wartime Service, The SIU is pressing for seamen quite 'shanghaied' but there that nobody was sick on his weeks. wasn't much difference. Shipping ship imtil he dropped dead. Benefits Unit, Ma^e Personnel For reasons of its own, the Section, U, S. Mamlme Commis­ who sailed in the war to be that way you had no protection "So I kept on working, my placed in the same classification. at all. The Hiring Hall changed ankle swollen from the wrench 'Maritime Commission is also sion, Washington 25, D. C. and blistered from the hot wa­ '/ seeking deferment for seamen. In addition, the President is all that." ter I soaked it in. Finally the MIGHT GET MARRIED V In addition, the Commission is authorized to defer married men, MISTAKEN LADY Captain had no choice but to urging that seamen who saw acAs the draft is written, men those in essential occupations or Asked to comment on the ar­ leave me in a hospital down in V tive service aboard merchant in medical or scientific work or ticle Elinore M. Herrick wrote Costa Rica. ships between May 1, 1940, and 19 years old through 25 can be study. for the New York Herald-Trib­ "We don't have things like July 25, 1947, and who hold Cer- inducted into the Army for one High school students will be une, charging that the weakness that now because the Union has tificates of Substantially Continu- year on September 22 or after. 1 ous Service, be placed in the The registration machinery deferred until they are 20, and of the Union Hiring Hall was stopped them. But of all the Un­ J same classification as men who probably will be set up to start college students until the end that jobs could be bought and ion victories, the central one is sold and proposing that hiring the Hiring Hall. Wages, over­ served in the Army and Navy. operations in August, however, of the college year. be managed by the Coast Guard, time, night limch and everything Merchant seamen can only and all men 18 through 25 must Possibly the failure to exempt Perry had this to say: else stem from the Hiring Hall hope that the President will find register. But the 18-year olds seamen specifically was part-and"If we ever lost the Hiring them essential to the ships they won't be called right away—not "The lady is way out of line. parcel of the thoughtless haste in Hall, whether to the companies until they are 19, although they sail. Her Coast Guard idea is com­ which the Draft Act was passed, or to the Coast Guard, we would pletely phony, as any seaman observers feel. But they, point have a tough time surviving as could tell her. The Coast Guard out that the President'^ power to seamen and we would be beaten is trying to get control of the exempt married men, men in as a Union." merchant marine. They want to scientific or medical research and make it like the Navy with a men in essential occupations lot of military nonsense. And should cover seamen whose wortc is essential to, the nation, and The Union Hiring Hall would was the most efficient way of those brass hats would work who are the first to be hurt any be a fine thing if it weren't con­ hiring personnel for the mari­ hand in glove with the com­ panies. Seafarers in Ihe Port of war. trolled by the Union, according time industry. After pondering "What's more, I'd like to know New York are reminded that to Elinore Morehouse Herrick, a the subject, she hit on the Coast where the lady got the idea that GET YOUR CERTIFICATE ihe Recreation Hall (third former chairman of the New Guard. jobs could be bought and sold deck) remains open every Seafarers who sailed during York State Labor Board and now Madame Herrick claimed that in a Union Hiring Hall. I don't night until 11 o'clock. the war and have not obtained an employee of the New York the Union Hiring Hall was all believe any job ever was bought There are plenty of facili­ Certificates of Substantially Con­ Herald Tribune. wrong anyway because the Union in a Hiring Hall. Our officials ties to help while away the tinuous Service should do so at In an article published in the abused it. are elected by the rank-and-file, evening. There's a fairly once, Joseph Volpian, SIU Spe­ Herald Tribune of June 25, and they know damned well well-stocked library, and a "Jobs," she wrote, "can be cial Services Representative, ad­ Madame Herrick not only they'd be thrown out if they goodly number of technical vises, especially if they are under reached the above conclusion but bought through the union officers sold a job. of the hiring hall, and the offi­ books. Cards and games are 26 years of age. proposed a startling remedy. "In fact, it would be the 99- available and the soft-drink cers can show favoritism even Any Seafarer who sailed be­ Why not turn the Hiring Hall year club in a hurry for every­ machines are kept filled. if no money passes hands." tween the critical dates, May 1, over to the Coast Guard? the body concerned, if a job ever Or if you just want to sit Wh^re she got this idea she were sold in an SIU Hall." 1940, and July 25, 1947, can get good lady suggested back and be entertained you didn't say, but it is clear that What set the lady off on the his Certificate from the Maritime TWO POTS can fasten your eyes on the she knew nothing about the subject wajs the Taft-Hartley Act, Commission in New York or television screen. SlU's Hiring Hall and Rotary which she approves. She thought Perhaps the thing that Brother Washington . At any rate, you're wel­ If he is in New York, he can that the Union Hiring Hall was Shipping System. What rank- Perry, who is a Chief Steward take his discharges, photostats outlawed by the obnoxious law, and-file Seafarers thought of her now, really knows better than come — every night until wiU do, to Room 924 at 45 Broad­ but that some sort of Hiring Hall notions can be read on page 15 anything else is food. When he eleven. came back to sea in 1943 some way where the Maritime Com-^ ought .to lj)e maintained since it of this isue. Seamen's Draft Status Not Clear 0 Lady Labor 'Expert' Advotates Hiring Halk Run By Coast Guard ,0 Come OR Up �Page Four By AUGUSTUS H. COTTRELL T W E S «^ # A R E R S Fuel needed for the planes can be figured at about 63 gallons of high-octane gasoline and lubri­ cating oil for each plane to each gallon of fuel oil for the cargo ship operation. Cost of the plane fuel, of course, greatly ex­ ceeds the cost of an equal amount of ship's fuel oil. For the ships, about 8,250i000 gallons of fuel oil would be needed each month in hauling the required tonnage. The planes would require an estimated 504,800,000 gallons of gasoline and about 15,100,000 gal­ lons of lubricating oil each month. This is only slightly less than the monthly rate of 660,000,000 gallons of petroleum prod­ ucts used by all of the armed forces during the peak year of World War II. L i> G Triday, July 2, 1948 who are lobbying for them and ing millions in profits, and it I American ships :carry to other who, quite naturally, advocate need never be feared that a lands, we receive 'in return essen* air power over sea power for the shipowner is going to change his 'tials that range from our morn­ moving of cargoes to distant tactics when the change will put ing cup of coffee to rare metals lands, would make a study of the his ledgers in the red. for atomic research. situation and know whereof they Sometime back we had a great Countries must send their speak before! they start scream­ hullabaloo about Howard Hughes goods to us in order to procure ing their "landlubber" heads off and his great cargo-carrying the wherewithal to pay for the for planes to move cargoes, they plane. This plane was supposed things they need from us. And would instantly see that, if to revolutionize the moving of we need their products also, for planes were ever used in the goods to foreign lands. we require for our own national majority over ships, it would At the last report the plane protection and standard of living only serve to put hundreds of skimmed along a few feet above articles and supplies which must more ships in use, serving and the waters in a trial run. Noth­ be procured abroad. servicing the planes,, and count­ ing has been heard about it Ships have been carrying on less more seamen would have since. this commerce since before the employment. Kaiser was also going to move days of the proud Clipper Ships, Whereas it would only require the freight of the world with and ships will continue to carry 80 cargo ships to move the car­ giant cargo-carrying planes, but on the trade of nations. COST PROHIBITIVE goes in question by sea power the rusty old tramps, patched with red lead, and the fast In this atomic age of speed, jet alone, it would take 234 tankers modern cargo ships and the gaily propulsion, cargo carrying planes and 10 additional cargo ships to keep the air transport function painted passenger ships' are still and rockets the proud ships of plowing the seven seas and sup­ the American merchant marine in motion. plying the world with what it vWll always stand out as the And yet it has been shouted needs. principal cargo carriers of the by some, "We don't have to de­ TRADE NECESSARY world. pend on the merchant marine, America grew up on salt water. They will never be replaced by we can ship cargoes by air." The world trade of ships keeps lighter than air or heavier than How utterly ridiculous this The cost sounds in view of the authentic millions of Americans employed, air cargo carriers. from the highest to the lowest, alone would be prohibitive and figures and analysis as set forth. and in all walks of life. the cargoes lost would be un­ And still with the untold mil­ In return for our products that told. lions that would be involved in an air movement of cargoes, -r there are those who have the audacity to grumble about better BY SEA wage scales and conditions for BY AIR 80 cargo ships merchant seamen. 12,078 planes 8,400 seamen 329,400 flight and ground crew­ INTO BANKRUPTCY 8,250,000 gallons of fuel oil men, If the shipowners suddenly de­ per month. 519,890,000 gallons of gasoline cided to convert from seapower 20 trips per month and oil per month. to airpower they would go bank­ No tankers 32,941 flights per month. rupt overnight. In the moving 234 tankers of cargoes by ship they are niak- There seems to be more and more talk about. substituting air­ craft for cargo ships as long range transports. The suggestion has even been made that planes take over the task of carrying cargo from the United States across 6,600 miles of sea to Australia. The army airmen figured the comparative costs of moving 100,000 long tons a month by air and by sea. A few of the figures follow: The job of supplying Austral­ ian bases was found to require either 80 cargo ships or 12,078 transport planes. Shipment of supplies would call for 20 cai'go vessel sailing a month for the roundtrip and would involve a total of 80 ships in constant use. TANKERS NEEDED Shipment of the same amount Tanker ships then would be of cargo by air calls for 32,941 required in large numbers jiist airplane trips a month. On the to supply gasoline and oil for the basis of a TVa-day roundtrip, plus 2% days for overhaul, each plane planes at overseas bases. That would require 10 days for a would call for 234 tankers, or about three times the number complete cycle. of ships needed to do the orig­ 12,078 PLANES inal supply job by sea. Thus, in order to operate the This tanker requirement is needed 1,098 flights a day, 10,980 planes are required for ac­ based on a need for 437,521,984 tual operation. Then, to cover gallons of gasoline and oil at normal attrition and planes out overseas fueling points each of service for major repairs, this month. The fuel would be car­ total must be raised to 12,078 ried by large tankers, with 130 sailing each month. planes for the air operation. As an average of 1.8 months is If air transports were used, required^ for the round trip to moreover, about 8,000 . planes would be in the air at all times Hawaii, New Caledonia, Aus­ over the 6,600-mile route—or at tralia or other fueling spots, a least one plane for each mile of total of 234 ships would be kept the Paciflc between San Fran­ in constant operation. On the other hand no tankers cisco and Australia. would be required for the sea And a plane would be land­ operation, as the cargo ships do ing or taking off every 40 seconds not need to refuel during a from each end of the route every roundtrip voyage to Australia. hour of the day and night. In addition, the overseas Manpower needed for the air operation would amount to 39 groundcrew personnel needed for times as many men as for the the air operation requires 35,292 shipment.s by sea. Moreover, a,tons of supplies each month, inlarge portion of the present total eluding provisions. This would keep ten more available force of trained airmen cargo ships in continuous opera­ would be needed for the air­ tion, or would involve about a transport job. 50% increase in the number of Cargo ships carrying the same These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, I- - shipments would require approx­ planes used. as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging imately 8,400 seamen in all. Fi^ PLANES IMPRACTICAL plane crews five men and some­ Conclusions of the Army Air heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by times more are required for each Forces study were that, even writing to them. plane — the pilot, copilot," navi­ with an unlimited number of B.. FREDERICKS gator, radio .engineer and flight cargo planes available, supplying SAN FANCISCO HOSPITAL WILLIAM H. KUMKE engineer. J. HODO a full-scale overseas base by air EDWARD L. PIERCE These men are not permitted is impractical. W. WATSON THOS. S. JOHNSON to fly more than 120 hours a E. MELLE If the vast amount of fuel PAUL R. SAHR month and, since actual flying needed were somehow obtained D. P. GELINAS M. J. LUCAS time in the 7y2-day roundtrip many more ships still would be P. TRASNUL ANTHONY J. TANSKI flight averages 80 hours, each needed to carry gasoline and oil 4. i 1 LOYD^E. WARDEN crew could complete only P/s to overseas refueling points than SAVANNAH HOSPITAL GUY G. GAGE trips each month. H. R. BELL are needed to carry the supplies M. J. LUCAS TWO CREWS TROY THOMAS by sea instead. C. H. JONES Thus, it would be necessary to F. T. ALKOFER What this all means is that, in T. A. HOLMES have two complete crews for the field of long range transport, i 4 t O. FARRARA each plane, one set at each ter­ air power has basic limitations. NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL THOR THORSEN minus. In all, the 10,980 operat­ E. LIPARI The 100,000 ton cargo problem B. TAYLOR ing planes require 109,800 flight- involved would have to be multi­ :J. DENNIS RICHARD KAVANAUGH C. MASON crewmembers, as against the 8,- plied many times for a war effort G. F. COBBLER R. F. BLACK 400 ship crewmembers. the size of the last European EDW. J. CAROVA A. LOOPER In addition to the 4kght crews, conflict. RAYMOND CARPENTER C. ANDERSON each plane would require an­ What air power can do to win WILLIAM R. HARE B. G. TEMPLEMA^r other 20 men on the ground modern wars is important, but GEO. H. SEEBERGER RALPH PIEHET along the route. This includes this official study indicates that CHRIST B. VIKEN V. P, SATAJNGS personnel to handle maintenance, sea power still is to play a vital L. C. HOLMES C. GREEN cargo, weather ^ reporting and part in peace and in war, even C. R. GRIMES . communications. though any future conflicts are to STATEN ISLAHD HOSPITAL T. J. TASSIN They would have to be located be fought mainly in the air. H. L. SEYMOUR • C. O, LYNSKY at San Francisco, Honolulu, Can­ MORE SHIPS NEEDED G. SORENSEN ' F. PREZALAR ton Island, Nandi, New Caledo­ STELLY C. FOREMAN • J. M. GARDNER The comparative scale on this nia, and Williamtown in Austra­ F. NERING lia. Total flight and ground-crew page indicates the enormous ext 4 4 E. OLSEN personnel for the air operation pense to the taxpayer when BALTIMORE MARINE HOSP. JOHN L. FAX S. HEIDUCKI comes to about 329,400 men, all someone in Washington gets up THOMAS BRYANT G. FINKLEA of them highly trained techni­ and starts shouting about using A. E. YOUNG J. McNEELY planes as cargo carriers instead cians. WILLIAM T. ROSS, D. DeDUISEN This total is about the strength of ships. MYRON E. FOLTS J. L. ROBERTS Now if some of the aircraft of the entire present U. S. Air ROBERT A. POMERLANE manufacturers and the legislators T. ZEMBRUZUSKI Force. Comparison Between Air and Sea Carriers Meo Now la The Mmne Hospitab Hospital Patients When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post­ card. giving your name and the number of your ward. Mimeographed postcards can be obtained free at the Social Service desk. r'lX 'i:! 4 Staten Island Hospital You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing times: Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 5th and 8th floors.) Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) E. T. BROWN M. F. MORRISON H. WHITE A. J. SACCO E. PETRICELLI H. CHRISTENSEN G. VECCHIO P. DAUGHERTY Bt F. DeLlMA C. NANGLE W. J. HUNT R. PEPIN A. BJORNSSON A. DUDDE B. KOSOW W; PERRY S. RIVERA i 'I,;, GALVESTON HOSPITAL A. E. MOULTON WARREN W. CURRIER J. M. DOONER LAPERHOUSE FOSTER COMMANDER S. 4. X MOBILE HOSPITAL H. ALLMAN J. B. McGUFFIN O. M. RAYNOR C. P. VARN A. C. McALPIN H. L. JACKSON "y'ir- " ..i ' . �'i"-'• Friday. July 2, 1940 T KB SEAPARERS LOG Page Five Port Galveston Very Unhappy Over Sorry Shipping Situation By KEITH ALSOP GALVESTON — Still waiting | Also coming in for much atfor the much-publicizetl Marshall. tenlion was the question of the Plan to get under way, Galveston Purchase of^ better and more convenient Branch Hall. Apparhas not yet come out of the ship­ ently the excellent building the ping doldrums which enveloped Union acquired in Nfew Or­ this area several weeks ago. On leans has made the men more % the basis of present indications conscious of the advantages of By EARL (Bull) SHEPPARD ' great help while the men are getting a helluva big play . no improvement appears likely owning our own Halls. •NTirur /^DTITAKTO ou" " Waiting for regular runs. from the Brothers. In this weaActivity in the local labor for a month or so. , . . . IS membership here went on ther, especially, the showers are scene centers around the coming e rescen class lay-up jobs the proving to be a considerable ' The McKittrick Hills, a Pacific convention of the Texas State 0 ing I S own in 1 y, an very ew oo mem- g3j.j^g gg standby jobs, thereby convenience and comfort. Tankers job, was in here last Federation of Labor, AFL, to be ers are ° spen oo gyowing each and every member Quite a a few have 'qjuiie lew Brothers rsrotners nave week to payoff, sign on and then held in Fort Worth. Val James much time on the beach while „ a crack at the laj^-ups, along come in here from Mobile and," shove off again. The payoff was was elected to represent the Sea­ waiting for jobs. with the standbys. although they feel they have a? farers International Union in this On the average, we are ship.clean, all beefs being of a minor port. European' runs are plentiful swell Hall in that port, they ping approximately the number out of here right now. About seem pretty certain it can't come nature and settled to the satis­ of men we register—the varia­ CULPRIT CAUGHTnine out of every ten Alcoa up to the building we have here, faction of the crew. tion either way is slight. The ships that payoff in this port Before making any statements The Brothers will be happy to only ship laid up on us during LIVELY MEETING. make a run to Europe, then to to the effect that Mobile will know that the contemptible char­ the past two weeks is the SS the Islands for a load of bauxite, have the best Hall when it is The last general membership acter who had been stealing gear Cape Friendship of the Isthmian Alcoa is getting plenty of ERP finished, the officials there should meeting in this port was high­ from the Hall was caught last Steamship Company. She was a cargo for their runs to Europe, remember that New Orleans Wednesday night. The culprit, ^ beat-up scow so it wasn't too lighted by considerable discus­ The company is keeping their considers its Hall the best—bar A. B. Odland was stopped as he' much of a loss. ships on a steady run from the none sion on the manner of registra­ tried to make a getaway after he There are still two C arras Gulf to Europe, to the Islands tion for jobs, with many view­ forced entry to continue his tankers here with standby crews ano back to the Gulf. ,. , , , , ^ „ "ice Hall, but we also know that points being aired by the Broth­ thieving. Since he is an alien, aboard awaiting orders. It is All ships Mheduled to payoff appreciate the buUdlng expected that these two tankers, he is to be deported. ers. " m the ncKt two weeks are His operations extended over which are waiting to receive see the place. Even the pictures a period of two months, during cargo, will be loaded up and cept1 , for the possibility of a appeared In the LOG can't, shipped out in the near future. which time he got away with stray vesse coming m to lay j^ly do It justice, Prospects for the next two up, no SIU ships are expected some twenty seabags, causing , Brothers are invited to many members to ship out weeks look okay, with two pas- to go to the boneyard during! schooner rigged. His deportation senger ships scheduled for next the couple of weeks immediately "P this port. You will see what week—one for Monday, the other gjjggjj won't make anybody unhappy. good use your ten-dollar build­ Among the Seafarers ai-ound for Tuesday. ALCOA NOTE ing assessments are going to. GOOD SOURCE the beach at the moment are The Alcoa passenger ships will In fact, the membership here is Brothers J. Smot, F. Aderhold, A pretty good source of ship­ start running into Mobile on' very much in favor of having By STEVE CARDULLO S. H. Cooper, H. Adell, O. W. ping at the moment for our their next voyages out. This will'similar Halls in all ports, SAN FRANCISCO—-We've had Ori\ J. W. Reilly, J. Monast, J. members are the lay-up jobs. not hurt shipping too much be­ THAT'S ALL BROTHER a busy week with sliips in tran-,Byrd, J. Givens, and T. McCann. The Mississippi Shipping Com­ cause men from this port will For the seamen who are a sit, and payoffs on ships coming As of June 19,. several of our pany and the Strachen Shipping be able to payoff here, if they little short of cash, Nev/ Or­ in from both the East Coast and members were in the Marine Company have contracts for the leans has changed in the past the Far East. However, there Hospital here in Galveston. They majority of lay-up jobs in this few weeks from a fair port to are A. E. Moulton, Warren Cur- port. were not too many A&G Distriet j ^ Brothers a place where six-cent beer has Due to the fact that most of e-eased to exist. members on any of these vessels. Commander, Laperhou^e and the lay-ups are NMU or West Things in the alley were just Moreover, shipping has slowed Foster. Perhaps some of their Coast ships, we are not losing getting back to normal and we down somewhat. Nevertheless, a shipmates will drop them too many jobs. Standby jobs are were looking forward to the . , , i i. • a line. They'd appreciate receiv- coming in here at the rate of rated man always can get out m . ULT i. nickel beer when up jumped the ^ ^ mg mail from the boys. two to four ships a week — a short order, especially if he's a devil—the six-cent glass of suds is now eight coppers. Black Gang man. About all we can say now The SS Pennmar, a Calmar that we have plenty of in New ship, was in wilii "Woof Woof" Orleans and the rest. of LouisiGale still in command. "W&of so desire, by giving the company ana is taxes. Under the new Woof" is up to his old trick of a 24-hour notice. Governor, Earl Long, a brother By CAL.^ TAiNNER agitating any crew he gets; But However, we are sort of sorry of the late Huey, we have had this time he Jias a good crew following taxes imposed inMOBILE was about the finest to see this development, since aboard that isn^t having-anyw The . , , — Shipping in , . this . • Department „ the ships involved are now in jgg^. oouple of weeks: Pennmar will receive a lot of P^^^ picked up quite a bit in afloat. very- good- shape, with damned r « , ^ , However, the rest of the pay- Txi, r 1.1 . ... I A sales tax, increased to four careful attention when it is on past week, at least comlittle trouble occurring, on either . xv, j i, t'his coast as long, as Gale is on shii^mgr the week ofife,and allL thei sigoons were just of them dollar; a ten-ceni before. Wb had eight payoffs, bbout as good; What beefs we With ihe settling of the Elee' seven signons and shipped up- encountered were minor ones iclan-s: heef on. the MV Del «"» "ents tax; an • We have most of the Isthmian ^gj-ds of 225 men, nearly three easily settled. In fact, the Alcoa „ 1 J1eight-cent tax on a pack of Oro, there are no beefs pending • „ scows straightened- out to "a point times as many as the week be- Puritan had practically as 1, . port. . The mt- crew ofjt xi. cigarettes, uo from five cents, m this the " ' ' cx to. where' the officers work- in hai> foj.g smooth a payoff as the Madaket, Cape Friendship can collect ^^st, but not least, is the admony with the crew. Moreover, next week looks to and the- Stewards Department their overtime by contacting the ^itional three cent tax on a be about the same, which is also came in for special "praise. Isthmian Steamship Company, NEAT PAYOFF fairly good news for this As yet the threatened strike of 71 Broadway, New York City. Take the case of the San An- crowded beach, the bauxite workers at- the Alcoa The Black Gang time for this gelo Victory. On her previous . . , plant has not started, and we vessel was signed and approved trip she came in loaded down What is happening is that are hoping that the company with beefs. This time she paid begmnmg to get a few will see the light before any­ on this end, but the phony off with a minimum of disputes, t^o^e Marshall Plan cargoes thing happens and that. the dif­ Skipper refused to sign the Deck Departments time. and paid off as smoothly as anybeen dfeammg about aU ferences ran be ironed out. It was therefore referred to these months. We sure hope we thing you ever saw. The baukite plant is going full SIU Headquarters in New York, keep getting them so we can . Incidentally, the Serang on the move out some of the men who blast. The Alcoa ships are un­ with the New Orleans Branch San Angelo was "Johnny the have been on the beach a long, loaded as fast as they come in, recommending that it be signed Greek," and he certainly brought time. The present cargoes and some of them-go back out in on that end. ballast, the company is in such a in a clean ship. There's no mistaking the fact are mostly grain and flour. hurry to get the ore: that the membership in the Port Aboard the SS Monroe Victory SMOOTH PAYOFFS On the organizing stage-, the of New Orleans is mighty pleased bottle of beer, so that the sixwe found some performers, all in MAW shoregang is going strong. with the new Hall. All hands cent bottle is now eight. the -Deck Department. They The payoffs included' one IsthThis outfit really is going to ex­ are taking a personal interest in There's a pleasant note to were fined by the membership mian, two Alcoas and five Waterpand in' the near- future. the place. close with, however. Little or and placed on probation for the mans. We signed on five W&terThere still are plenty of oldTo date we have not had to no trouble with gashounds exists balance of the trip. mans and two Alooas, and. had a timers on. the-beach even if ship­ bring' anyone- before a commit­ in this port. The membership's But except- for, the performers ^unch of ships in transit includ- ping.- is a weer dab better. You'd tee for defacing or destroying actions in cutting out the per­ there was nothing, wrong with.i"g SUP tanker, find. W. M. Hayes, W. Weaver, any of the gear or the prop­ formers has brought very good the Monroe. Incidentally, H., D. By and large, the payoffs were |Willie' Reynolds, W. Rollins, J, erty. The membership is show­ results. The membership has Higginbotham, G. Wermuth, Carl !very smooth, with the one'aboard T. Mills, J. C. Thompson, G. W. ing great pride in their outstand­ curbed the, actions of these birds Bell, E. L. Eriksen and G. Camp-^ the SS Madaket,. a Waterman Stroeckar,. Lotus Stone, C. Mat- ing building and their going all- ashore and on fhe ships. Drinking bell,were doing, a. fine job aboard Khip, the cleanest The-ship was thenyj -A-. Chappell, W. H. Harh- out to see to it that it is kept is, of course, okay but it doesn't her teaching the permits how to absolutely beef free, and, the by,, R. Arnall and H Wentzell. clean, and- in good order. mix with business or Union af­ be good Union men. [crew insisted that the Stewards And you!d find a-lot of.others. The hot and cold showers are fairs. Shipping In New Orlenns Is Holding Own Frisic Shinting Slows, Except For Black Gang ERP Grain Movements Give Shipping Boost To Port Mobile �Iv''" THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Six I Port Montreal Settles Last Beefs On Philae INDIAN SEAMEN TAKE CUE FROM SIU 'PHONE: 2 5 5 3 2 Movie Schedule j.v, • ' i'-. "The Lost Jungle," an ac­ tion-packed, tense thriller of an intrepid man searching for his daughter who is lost in the hostile world of fierce beasts, starring famed liontamer Clyde Beatty. Also "The Screw Driver." a rollicking Woody Wood­ pecker cartoon; and "Melody Moments," a lively musical interlude, featuring Gene Krupa and his band. This program will be pre­ sented for the membership on the 3rd deck of the New York Hall tomorrow: SATURDAY. JULY 3 at 12 noon. All hands are invited to attend the movie tomorrow and each Saturday thereafter. Enjoy the best available in sound film entertainment — at no cost — in the comforts of your own Union hall. Watch this space each Fri­ day for the ^nouncement of the following day's pro­ gram. - PRC8IOCNT CAPT. R. R. MEMERY 2ND FLOOR, 204. HORNBY ROAD. OENCRAU UECRCTARY MONTREAL — The MV PhUae hit this port on a Thursday, and paid off the following Monday. There were transportation and overtime beefs aboard, her which we took up with the ship's Mas­ ter and the company agent, and managed to settle to everybody's satisfaction. The linen beef was settled so well that each man received eight dollars instead of the two dollars the company had written down. On the transportation beef, all men signing on in foreign ports were given first-class transpor­ tation by air unless they pre­ ferred a ship, in which case they were given the difference in cash. The SIU obtained obtained temporary visas for Canada for those who did not wish to return home. The company is paying subsist­ ence while the men remain here, and if the men have not shipped by the expiration date of the visas they will get transportation too. The payoff was okayed by the entire crew, most of whom pocketed an extra 200 dollars as a result of Union representation. Ship's Delegate Jan Van Den Berg did a fine job, and the Sec­ ond Engineer proved to be a man who understood the Union way of doing things well enough to deserve mention. The Philae is being transferred to Norwegian registry, and a crew from the Norwegian Sea­ men's Union will man her from now on. Shipping in Montreal is very "slow. In fact, it does not even exist and we don't know when it will. Incidentally, we're still doing business at the same old stand— 1227 Phillips Square. 'GRAMS: 'OCEANITC* THE MARITIME UNION OF INDIA By ALLAN MacDONALD SIU WINS THE EXTRAS Friday, July 2. 1948 D. MUNGAT ^ ^ REF. NO. ^ The Patrolmen Say— Wise pFecautlon With shipping slowing down, and the warm dog-days of sum­ mer setting in over the hinter­ BOMBAY. 22. 6. 48. land, a good many Brothers are getting jobs ashore—or just head­ ing back to the fields and streams, the mountains and talltimber for an indefinite vacation. Mr. Paul Hall, If you' should be one of these. Secretary - Teasurer, Brother, don't forget to retire Seafarers International Union of Hofth America your book! > That vaca.tion can mighty ^ Atlantip and Gulf -District, easily stretch out to six months 5i, Beaver Street, or a year and, as you know, if •NSW YORK 4. N.Y., U.S.A. your dues get over six months in arrears, it'll cost you a twentyfive dollar fine to get squared Dear Sir, away again and if it's a year * you're OUT. A copy of the Seafarers Log dated So before you join the back-tothe-soil-movement, or take a Friday, March 12, 1948 arrived here yesterday. fling at that tough old job of In hehalf of this Union I send you our heartiest making a living on land, get your dues and assessments squared congratulations on the wage increase as away, your strike clearances published in the Log and all good wishes for the stamped in, and theri take your future• book up to the sixth floor of the Headquarters office, 59 Beaver ' Street, New York 4, New York, I was greatly impressed by the article ! (or mail it in) and have it prop"Strikes and Stsike Strategy" and in particuler jerly retired. by the record of your fights and help given Freddie Stewart to other Unions. It is likely that we may also be forced into taking industrial action .not only to improve the conditions of our members but also to preserve the very existance of this Union. I'would, therefore, be obliged if you would permit us to reproduce the, relevant portions of this article to educate our membership. Yours faithfully, eneral^Secretary* Further acknowledgement of the SIU's far-flung prestige comes from Bombay, where the Maritime Union of India is showing interest in Seafarers policy and educational program. Above letter, from D. Mungat, general secretary of the Indian Seamen's union, requests per­ mission to reprint portions of "Strikes and Strike Strategy," an SIU booklet published recently and available to all hands. The SIU promptly forwarded its okay for the project. Prove identity To all members who have checks held for them at branch mail rooms: Port Agents will not give out any mail containing checks, unless the addressee shows sufficient evidence of his identity, such as Union book, seaman's papers, discharges, etc. An instance has been re­ ported of an envelope con­ taining a check being picked up by a phony who later forged a signature and cashed it. To prevent a recurrence, checks will be given only to the person to whom it is addressed, and the only after full identification is made. New York Shipping Begins To Move Agnin After Bod Weeks By JOE ALGINA One of the ships to come out of lay-up this week was the Gadsden, American-Eastern's heavy lift special ship. She has a 18-months charter to carry lo­ comotives to Turkey. The clean payoffs of the week go to a couple of Waterman ships and a Bull Line vessel. The Afoundria and Bessemer Victory, Waterman, came in and paid off without anw trouble other than the usual T^nor beefs. The Helen, too, was a joy to the eyes of the Patroipien. NEW YORK—This week in­ stead of reporting shipping at a standstill, as was the report for the past several weeks, we can safely say that the shipping has gotten off its back and has reached its knees. It's just bare­ ly creeping, but we hope it gains strength and will be jogging along before long. In spite of several lay-ups this week, the ships gained through the good work of the Organizers, plus some of the ^.others that have been in lay-up; have bright­ STICKING AROUND ened the shipping picture con­ Unfortunately, the Afoundria siderably. will be around port for awhile Even the alien Brothers, for until •she receives new orders, whom shipping has been very and the Helen is headed for laytough, have found it much easier up for an indefinite length of to grab a job during the pa^t time. week. It's good to see these Brothers Another fond' farewell was go aboard the ships, but it is given the SS Alcoa Cavalier. still important that they take' She has made her last voyage steps toward securing their ci­ out of New York and will ope­ tizenship papers. Shipping is rate out of the South from now never again going to be what on, A lot of feUows had made it was awhile back, so aliens homes aboard her, and were should prepare for the days of sorry to see her drop New York tough shipping. as, the home port; but we aren't really losing the Cavalier, so there is no loss. Once more here's a reminder to crews going ashore— Make sure that there is a sail­ ing board at the gangway be­ fore taking off to do the town. We've had a lot''of beefs on this matter and there is only one sure way of clearing it up. Instead of taking the word of the First Assistant or the Pur­ ser as to the sailing hour, raise LOOKA iXe SMIPtfb/ AAIDTO/HF IS WOE I your voice a little and yell for, a sailing board. It'll insure your catching the ship in time and with all hands aboard. Even if you're always on hand when the ship leaves, there might be a few Brothers who got the wrong dope. There's no sense in sailing shorthanded. This should eliminate this prob­ lem. Here's another thing to re­ member at the end of the voy­ age: Be sure you are present at the. payoff. It's hard to imagine men missing the payoff, but it happens all the 'time. As a result they lose out on disputed over­ time and other money rightfully theirs. It's a long, hard pull to collect dough once the payoff is over. SAVE THE PATROLMEN Another reason for being there, and this one for the Pa­ trolman's sake, is so you can pick up your book or permit. Often Patrolmen find them­ selves weighed down with books and permits left with the Dele­ gates, but never claimed. Not only does the poor Patrolman have an aching- back, but back at the Hall he has a file cabinet bulging with unclaimed books. Be at the payoff and save money. �-Friday. 'July, 2<, 1948 THE SEAFARERS • L OC Page SeTen SiU-Contracted Companies: South Atlantic South Atlantic Steamship Line, eighty-one SIU members on eight vessels lost to enemy ac­ tion, were killed or reported missing. To belter acquaint the SIU membership with the ships they sail and the SIU con­ tracted companies behind them, a series of short articles on these companies and their ships is being run in the LOG. WAR LOSSES The eight ships lost to enemy action were the Benjamin Smith, lost January 23, 1943; the James Oglethorpe, lost March 16, 1943. the Richard Caswell, lost July 16, 1943; the Joseph Wheeler, lost December 2, 1943; the Virginia Dare, lost March 14, 1944; the John A. Truetlen, lost June 29, 1944; the Henry Bacon, lost Some the companies have long and interesting records in American maritime history —-some of that history was made with SIU crews aboard the ships. -By the turn of the century, the revolution in transportation was in full swing. The horse and buggy were soon to be replaced by the automobile;' the airplane was ready to take to the air and wooden sailing vessels were fast being replaced by all-metal, steam-driven ships. Though wooden ships were be­ coming scarce in the world's shipping lanes, it was because of them, strange as it may seem, that the South Atlantic Steam­ ship Line came into existence. Cotton still reigned as King in the South, but a new industry— naval stores — was gaining strength. Pine pitch and pine tar were used extensively in the building of sailing ships, and the products of pine gum came to be known as naval stores. South Atlantic Steamship Line was organized in 1907 by a group of Savannah business men for One of South Atlantic, Steamship Line's four postwar acquisitions, the Southland, a C-2, poses for its formal portrait before entering service to European ports. types. Due to high building and operating costs of American ships and due to the fact that subsidies were furnished to foreign lines by their governments, competi­ tion by American ships was al­ most impossible. February 23, 1945 and the Wil­ liam J. Palmer, lost August 4, 1945. In reorganizing, following the war, the company disposed of its four owned Hog Islanders and purchased four C-2 vessels, the Southland, Southwlnd, Southstar and Southport. to discontinue its service to; In addition to the four comNorthern Europe and turn its pany vessels, the company, actvessels into other trades. Hit by, ing as general agent for the War the war-caused switch were the |Shipping Administration during Seafarers aboard the South At-, the war, operated as many as lantic ships, the company having fifty-two vessels. signed a contract with the SIU In 1944, the company was pi^eWith two chartered C-l-A ves­ However, the first World War sented with a WSA War Service made it necessary for the governThe other trade routes did not Certificate, "In recognition of sels and 13 chartered Libertys, ment to build a large fleet of produce the volume of business meritorious service to the United the company is once more oper American vessels to transportnecessary to keep the entire States of America in time of ating in the European trade. and supply our troops overseas. company fleet in operation, so all war. The two C-l-A vessels are the The building of 'this fleet brought vessels but four were sold. Those FINE CREWS CapeJSrome and Cape Race. about some revolutionai-y changes kept, the Tulsa, Shickshinny, in this country's merchant ma- Schoharie and Fluor Spar, were The libertys are Alexander S; In- commenting on the award, rine. operated during the entire war the company stated: "This recog­ Clay, Bertram G. Goodhue', Ed­ At the end of the war, like the P^"od, and although subjected to nition was largely due to • the win Markham, Felix Grundy, fine service performed by the Frank E. Spencer, Irvin S. Cobb, ,endof World Warn, the-governsubmarine warfare, and occa­ Seafarers who sailed these ships ^ment found itself the owner of sionally to attack by enemy air­ through the hazardous and dif­ James Swan, John W. Burgess, a large fleet of ships. Being an­ craft, none of the vessels was ficult conditions existing during Robert Stuart, Russell A. Alger, xious to dispose of the ships and lost, although two suffered some the war." Stephen Leacock, William Carson establish permanent American While sailing the ships of the and William R. Davie. Flag services in foi eign tirade, the damage by air attack. government allocated trade routes to various American com­ panies South Atlantic Steamship Line, in 1926, was appointed managing operators for the American Pal­ metto Line, a government-owned A familiar sight in European service from South Atlantic ports ports is the South Atlantic to the United Kingdom and con­ stack design. The stack is yel­ tinental European ports. In 1928, South Atlantic, to­ low having a black band at the gether with other shipping inter­ top followed by blue, white ests, purchased ten ships of the and blue bands. American Palmetto Line to be operated in the service already the purpose of handling export appointed by the government. shipments of naval stores from After the. purchase of- these South Atlantic ports to Europe. vessels, all of which were of the They felt that the building of Hog Island type. South Atlantic wooden vessels in Europe was' made improvements which in­ still continuing at a rate to make creased the speed of several of the export of naVal stores pi'o- the .ships, and installed refrig­ fitable. erated cargo space for the carIn entering th'e maritime field riage of Florida citrus fruit to the company did not make use of Europe. American vessels, primarily be­ FILLED OUT FLEET cause there were very few American Flag vessels operating About five years later, the in foreign trade. And like most company acquired two additional other shipping lines at that time. ships having refrigerated cargo South Atlantic Steamship main- 'space, increasing the size of its tained its service largely by the fleet to twelve ships. use of chartered foreign flag ves­ With this fleet the company sels. continued its service to Europe until 1939 when, with the pass­ COULDN'T COMPETE age of the Neutrality Act, AmeriA too-familiar scene to Seafarers who ran the U-boat gauntlet. This crew's ship didn't __ was up , until World War 11 _|Can Flag vessels were prohibited It that the company continued to ^ from carrying cargo into the war make it. Eighteen Seafarers, survivors of the torped^ Richard Caswell, are shown ready to charter foreign flag ships, by this zone. board the U,S. Navy vessel Barnegat. The-men were adrift on life rafts for six days, following time carrying cargoes of all I South Atlantic was then forced the sinking on July 16. 1943. 7i — —ITS: a —— -7- -—- —i-- o . w.. �J: m-'i-^•• Page Eight THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday* July 2, 1948 SBIPS'MINUTES AMD NEWS SS Southport Rams, Sinks Finnish Ship Crew In Channel Fog; Mine Menaces Rescue Holds Memorial Rites The SS Harry Peer's first two trips under the SIU banner were By GEORGE REOCH good ones, according to Worth Pittman, OS. Making our way through a peasoup fog in the English channel in the evening of The ship, a tanker belonging June 4th, our ship, the SS Southport, collided with the Finnish freighter Finnborg. to Oceanic Tankers which signed The Southport's bow cut through her midships like a knife through butter, causing the Seafarem tanker agreement recently, has been making thi-eeher to take water immediately® ahead. It's floating down on the week shuttles between Texas and and with such swiftness that her ship!" Florida. crew was forced to take to the What had been nervous ten­ Pittman signed on in New lifeboats at once. sion until then immediately be­ York originally, but the ship came near-hysteria. Immediately headed right down-the coast to We had left Le Havre after our ship was thrown into \ full the Gulf to carry oil from the discharging our cargo and were reverse. The small boats, drag­ Houston area to Jacksonville and in the Channel about 1 P.M. Due ged by our lines, were tossed Tampa. He paid off in Jackson­ to the fog we made oiur way like wood chips, while the men ville on May 22 and in Tampa blind, with the foghorn sound­ in the boats cursed and yelled on June 2. ing its blasts regularly. Once in at the top of their limgs. awhile we heard another ship Memorial Day found the Peer faintly, but nothing seemed After a few minutes we stop­ two days out of Houston and the ped and again lowered a ladder. entire crew took the occasion as riose to us. SS Harry Peer crewmember Slowly the occupants of all boats a solemn one for men who go It was after chow that we be­ A1 Lopez holds the floral were brought aboard. came aware of a ship approach­ down to the sea in ships. wreath which was cast upon We hustled the survivors into In a little ceremony which the waters during ceremonies ing well over to our portside. the messroom and plied them Pittman photographed for the in remembrance of SIU Bro­ Her horn could be heard dis­ with sandwiches, coffee, cigar­ LCXJ, Bosun Jack Christy gave a thers lost at sea. Services tinctly, but after a curious sil­ ettes and clothing. The clothing talk and floral wreath in memory were' held two days out of ence on her part, we were start­ was necessary as they were un­ of men lost at sea was tossed Houston, Texas on Memorial led to hear her blast loud and able to save , any belongings overboard. near. The Captain immediately Day. Their ship had gone down in rang for half speed. George Reoch, narrator of ten minutes. At 6:31, Bobo Merritt, fore- the Southport's harrowing They told us that the Finn­ peak lookout, saw a ship loom Channel experience, poses on borg was taking a cargo from out of the fog off the starboard deck for his picture. Brother North Africa to Finland. The wo­ and heading across our coiurse. man, we learned, was the Cap­ He phoned the bridge and Reoch was Night Cook and tain's wife. grabbed the rail, he was sure Baker on the Southport. After making the Finnish sea­ Last week the LOG reported American believes to exploit we would collide. Immediately men comfortable, we went for­ the strong protests of three mem­ slave labor. om: ship sounded three blasts ship. The lifeboat was guided ward to examine the damage to bers of the crew of the SS "If it should be necessary for and we went full astern. The by the calls coming from the our ship. Our bow had been Afoundria, a Waterman ship, ships' Captains to employ shoreother ship, however, held her other ship as her crew called gangs, then let them use Ameri­ torn from the 6 foot to the 22 coiurse and was halfway across for help in unison. Our boat, too, against the use of German "slave can labor at decent wages. Then foot mark. oyr bow before our momentum was soon lost in the fog. labor" in the British-controlled unemployment will decrease in carried us into her midships. Just then two small boats ap­ That was all we needed to the United States as every Amer­ peared, half-filled with water make us cautious during our re­ port of Hamburg. Hardly was ican worker get a living. EASY CRASH and in sinking condition. Both turn to the French coast. By the ink dry on the story before "The present practice in Ham­ It was a soft crash. Men were overcrowded with 28 men Sunday morning, after a slow a new protest arrived. This one burg is taking jobs away from standing on deck remained on and a woman. Lines from our and careful trip, we arrived in was signed by the entire Afoun­ American seamen. Instead of their feet. Nevertheless, our C-2 ship were thrown to them and Cherbourg. After giving the dria crew of 28 men. employing one or two more sea­ cut deeply into the other ship. pails for bailing were lowered. Finns a hearty breakfast we put The latest protest against the men to a ship, the employers them ashore. goings-on in Hamburg is sub­ We could see her housing Then a ladder was put over the stantially a recapitulation of now can get all this work done At present we are in drydock side. splinter like cardboard. Out of abroad at what aftiounts to prac­ a great gash in her side poured One man came aboard, then for patch repair. How long we what was said in the earlier tically no expense. a stream of phosphate, leaving a second started up the ladder will be here is anyone's guess. ones: that in the British-run "As our Union always has a yellow wake in the water as when suddenly the ladder broke We are just thankful that we are ports of Germany, the Mastei's worked for better conditions and of American ships are hiring she continued on her course. throwing the man back into the still in the land of the living. German workers and paying more jobs, we must resist any In ^ minute she was lost in the boat, almost causing it to cap­ them a few cents apiece a day attempt to break down our gains. size. fog. to do chipping, scaling and other The shipowners gradually will Our ship stopped, the lifeboat By this time our lifeboat pull­ crew ships with' fewer men if jobs. standby signal sounded. We im­ ed along side and the Chief this practice is allowed in foreign' The Afoundria men point out ports. Our policy is increased mediately lowered a boat, which Mate in charge of the boat call­ that not only does this set a pre­ employment for American sea­ put off in the direction of the ed to the Captain, "A large mine cedent that could spread to the men. detriment of American seamen "While theie are seamen wHo Word has been received of the sailing elsewhere, but that it favor such practices, their view sudden death in Nuevitas, Cuba, does the Germans no good either. results from a failure to think of Seafarer Paul Hunt. He was They' feel that the work should the thing through. No seamen, a member of the Stewards De­ be performed by the crews, or, and no shipo'wner either, who partment of the SS Noah Web­ if that is impossible, by shore- thinks carefully on this matter side labor in American ports. ster, Waterman. could advocate continuing it." The complete text of the Frank Gardner, who was Chief Steward on the Webster, wrote Afoundria cx-ew's resolution fol­ to Hunt's parents telling them lows: the details of his passing, and "In the years that have passed also telling how his shipmates since the end of the war, it has To insure payment, all had rallied around to see that been a general practice of Cab- claims for overtime musf be the funeral and other matters tains on American ships to ein- turned in to the heads of de­ were properly handled. ploy shoregang.s in foreign ports. partments no later than 72 . This has been especially true in hours following the comple­ Gardner later received a mov­ the British Occupation Zone of ing letter from Paul's father, tion of the overtime work. Germany. f;^ Louis Hunt, of Deer Park, Ohio. As soon as the penalty i&i;-' "If you know of any of Paul's work is done, a record should 30 TO 1 buddies who would drop me a be given to the Department Ijpe," wrote the elder Hunt, "it "In this zone, any Captain can head, and one copy held by The Southport as she appeared before leaving Mobile on would help us to better bear our employ 20 to 30 men for wages the mA doing the job. In addition the depart­ what proved to be an almost-disasterous trip. Feeling of the sorrows." Apparently, just Deer equivalent to what one or two Si:American seamen make a day. mental Park, Ohio, is address ^nough. delegates should crew was that if they had not struck the Finnish ship, they Paul Hunt joined the SIU in We feel that this practice is check on all overtime sheets might well have gone on to hit the loose mine floating in Boston in 1943 and sailed in the against what our Union stands 72 hours before the ship their path, The Southport has now completed patch repairs Stewards Department. He was for. Furthermore, it is contrary makes port. to what any right-thinking 23 years old. in Cherbourg and is on her way back to the Stales. •'tl More Afoundria Men Blast Use Of Cheap Labor Abroad Paul Hunt Dies In Cuba; Member Of SIU 5 Years yi' r:<l li] i'! On Overtine r- *• -i-JI �Friday, July 2, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine 9* Digested Minutes Of Sill Ship Meetings • STEEL FLYER. May 14— Chairman Ross Rhady; Secretary Paul Chavez. Few disputed hours in all departments. Ap­ proved repair list. Hot water sit­ uation to be taken up with Patrolman. Elected Chester to be Ship's Delegate. Carried mo­ tion by Raffoon, seconded by Morris, that men try to get room allowance for period in January when there was no heat aboard. Delegates to get new reading ma­ terial for next trip. Milk to be bought in sanitary containers in­ stead of five-gallon cans. if if if ALCOA PIONEER. April 11— Chairman Red Collins; Secretary Eddie Caudill. Department dele­ gates reported everytthing okay. Voted for porthole screehs to be obtained at first U.S. port, and for keys to crew's quarters. Collins elected Ship's Delegate. Departments to take turns clean­ ing laundry, and the messhall be kept clean. Voted to hold meet­ ings every two weeks. Discuseion of various Union matters under Good and Welfare. Min­ ute of silence for departed Brothers. ing ship's gear or interfering with shipmates while drunk would be fined and the fine would be turned over to the strike fund. Issues of the April LOG were received in Rotter­ dam, and the membership, many of whom stood picket duty, were glad to hear of the outcome of the UFE strike. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. if if if Good and Welfare: Vote of thanks for Chief Steward and his staff for the good food and serv­ ice they put out during trip. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. XXX MAIDEN CREEK. May 23— Chairman Antonio Schiavone; Secretary Ifiobert G. Vamon. The Delegates reported disputed over­ time would be checked and ready for the Patrolman upon arrival. Good and Welfare: The cramped condition of the Bosun's, Deck Engineer's, and Cook's foc'sls was discussed and it was decided to report the 'matter to the Patrol­ man. Motion was made to re­ quest the LOG to print an article of clarification on painting done by the Steward Department. It was moved that the slopchest in­ voices be checked to ascertain if more than ten percent profit was being charged, and to endeavor to have the stale cigarettes changed for fresh ones. WFDIDITA^AINj ©MCE A/^CRETHe ASCr W PISTRICT lEAPS THE I WAY A/MERICA/S/ SEAMEAl. IM THESE •DAVS OF -lAFTHAt^TLEY AND OTHER AMn-i-ABoft ueSlSLAnOAiTHESlU CCWTINUES TV MAKE THE MAJOR ^AlNS OA) THE WATE.RFROMT/ PA\/lMC5THE WAV EDR THE OTHER 0^)/O^JS, THESE ARE FOWIERFUL WEAfC»S FOROI?6A/V/7IM6- SO SPREA'D THE WORD TO THE UAJORGANJlZED SEAMEAJ You MEET, AAD SPREAD THE UHIOAJ / C TRINITY VICTORY. April 25 —Chairman J. L. McHenry; Sec­ retary A. J. Yukniz. Delegates reported on Union status of members in their departments. New Business: covered mess room cleanliness, a general repair ist, and the posting of slopchest price lists. Good and Welfare: By HANK XXX An invitation was extended to JOHN RINGLING. AprU 23— department heads to attend one Chairman F. McGuire; Secretary An example of a powerful and effective defense of the meeting. One minute of silence P. Jakubcsak. Delegates re­ labor movement and especially the SIU membership is the for Brothers lost at sea. ported on Union standing of SIU's tremendous victory in keeping solid our traditional if if if members. New Busincs: Mo­ if if if STEEL DESIGNER. May 9— TRINITY VICTORY. May IB- tion to re'quest. Patrolman investi­ Hiring Hall. The sailors in other maritime unions are faced Chairman Vassar Szymanski; Chairman W. Lyons; Secretary gate the death of John A. Gibson, with fear, cohfusion and dangerous job conditions through Secretary E. Goslow. Few hours A. J. Yuknis. Deck and engine to find if he was a SIU member, the attacks by the shipowners and the communists. This is all of disputed overtime in depart­ department delegates reported and to ascertain why there was the more reason for all SIU Brothers to fully understand and ments and repair list to be disputed overtime. New Busi- no case history sent aboard on appreciate what the SIU Hiring Hall victory means in these turned over to Patrolman. Patrol­ ne.ss: Motion to request Master to him. Also to ask Patrolman to days of tough shipping, unemployment and dangerous antiman to check on money from have coffee urn changed, and find out why Brother E. Mattsprevious slopchest overcharges steam line installed in laundry. son was put on the ship as work­ labor hysteria. which was to go for athletic Good and Welfare: Motions that away when he needed medical ^ K i K ft equipment. Suggested that rooms adequate clothing be worn at attention. E. Abualy was elected be reassigned on a watch-and- meal times, that watch men use Ship's Delegate. Motion to Every SIU permitman and )300kman has the responsibility at watch basis. Voted to try to get showers as soon as possible after make up repair list and submit all times of honestly protecting the jobs, contracts and aims oJ an extra Messman.. Patrolman coming off watch. One minute to department heads. Good and the SIU by carrying out the SIU rules aboard ship and in the to check insufficiency of soap of silence for Brothers lost at Welfare: Members agreed to Union Halls. While in port, every oldtimer and youngtimer has supply. Washing machine to be sea. eave their quarters clean on day the opportunity to read his weekly Union newspaper and have left for next crew, with notice of payoff. Fines of ten dollars it mailed home free of cost. He also has the obligation to study to next crew to show apprecia­ against eleven crew members are the Union constitution, the shipping rules, and booklets explain­ tion by donations to LOG and to be turned over the the hospi­ ing how to become better Union men, how to organize new hospitals, present crew having tal fund. One minute of silence companies, how to be a shipboard delegate, etc. A tough Seafarer bought machine. Minute of observed for Brothers lost at sea. may be competent in his rating and a swell shipmate, but he silence for Brothers lost at sea. should not allow himself to be ignorant of his own Union rules XXX PONTUS H. ROSS, May 9— and programs. if if if WALTHAM VICTORY. Jan. 18 Chairman Smith; Secretary De —Chairman N. Fisher: Secretary XXX Sei. Deck Delegate reported C. V. Dix. Delegates reported on AZALEA CITY. May IS— overtime slips would be given Such ignorance fouls up the contracts and the smoothstanding of crew members. New Chairman L. S. Bugajewski; Sec­ for cleaning oil on deck. Good working apparatus of the SIU. whether it be ihe organizaTional Business; Jack Johns elected retary H. Hankee. Department and Welfare: It was agreed that program for getting more companies and jobs, the educational Ship's Delegate. Moriarity moved delegates reported all in order. Steward Department would paint program in protecting contracts, taking ccure of beefs in a that the question of more suit­ Ship's delegate reported that he out quarters, heads and showers, peaceful and sensible way or stopping gashound performers. able quarters for Junior Engi­ had talked to Captain and ob­ while the Deck Department We must emphasize that every Seafarer should understand one neers be taken up with the pa­ tained an issue of five cartons of would paint mess hall and rec­ big necessity: To protect the strength, the many victories in trolman upon arrival. Under cigarettes per person. Good and reation room. Crew members beefs, the powerful reputation and the current expansion of Good and Welfare it was decided Welfare: It was agreed that a were asked to return books and the SIU. He must at all times carry out his shipboard job that singlets and undershorts table be reserved for the 4-8 magazines to the library and not in shipshape SIU style and practice the same type of good could not be worn in the mess- watch at night in order that they let them accumulate in the unionism in every SIU Union hall. room at meal times; but that T- could be served first. It was ar­ foc'sles. One minute of silence shirts and tropical shorts would ranged for the crew aft to use observed for Brothers lost at sea. be accepted. The Deck Dele­ the Steward's department show­ Brother Bob High just sailed into town as "second mate" gate was asked to see the First ers because only steam and hot aboard a day coach of the Pennsylvania Raih'oad. Bob, who has Assistant about fixing the toilets. water was available aft. Since a quick-triggered sense of humor and the biggest and best "port­ One minutes of silence for Broth­ this situation is common on C-2's able slopchest" of all latest humorous events, is keeping Brother it was decided to register a com­ ers lost at sea. Pete Larsen and others in stitches. We recommend our "Cauli­ plaint upon return to the U.S. flower Award" for the best sense of humor to Bob... Brother in order to have the water line Charlie Scofield, the Electrician, just sailed in with his mustache' fixed. One minute of silence for ... Here are some oldtimers in town: Frank Fromm, E. McCarthy, departed Brothers. F. L. Ryan, L. Kimbriel, E. Sato, D. Lillje, J. R. Henchey, K. HAWSER EYE, May 6—Chair­ XXX Staalsen, M. Garcia, A. M. Anderson, A. Pipinen, .H. S. Bers, T. CAFF. MOHICAN, May 25— man P. Allgeier; Secretary Jos­ Salvatore, C. Hartman, T. M. Wabolis, J. Norgaard, L. Fi-anken, Chairman Chiaf Steward Nauja- eph Booker. New Business: Mo­ if X X T. Paul, C. O. Lee, L. P. Hogan, A. Magapagl, R. Baker, J. Tilden, McKITTRICK HILLS, May 25 lis; Secretary Rocky Basney. tions to discuss several Brothers J. Cegante, A. Petroe, F. J. Kroeker, C. Hunnicutt, C. W. —Chairman Jim Hammond; Sec­ Delegates reported on status of who had been loged for failure Rasmussen. to perform duties while drunk. retary Walter Haryek. Deck members and Steward Depart­ Delegate reminded the members ment Delegate reported 65 hours The Brothers were warned not to ft ft ft that all overtime must be turned disputed overtime. New Busi­ let it happen again or action The following Brothers will be receiving the LOG every in within 72* hours. Engine Dele­ ness: Motions for cleanliness of would be taken against them. week: James Wirtz of Pennsylvania, C. Hitchcock of New Under Good and Welfare the laundry, request for an extra gate asked that all performers York, Allen Rose of Virginia. Guy Wilson of Texas. Clinton Steward was requested to serve perculator, cups and glasses car­ be brought up on charges for the Mason of Florida, Fred Miller of California, Dewey Shaver of more cold drinks in hot weather, ried out of m room to be re­ good of the Union. Good and and the meeting was assui-ed by North Carolina. Frank Bachot of Louisiana, Alton Clement of turned before meal hours. Mo­ Welfare: It was decided that Louisiana, Wesley Young of Maryland. Howell Mauldin of the Steward of his full coopera­ tion that no one pay off until all ship's meetings be held every Tennessee. two weeks. Performers damag- disputed overtime .is settled. tion. CUT and RUN �-frt-7 Page Tea THE SEAFARERS Friday'-July 2'.19<I8 LOG THE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS r• ;/*• tl Feels Men Getting Trayel Pay Should Pile Off Ship PART OF THE 'BEST CREW* ON THE HOOD Log-A-Rhythms ; To the Editor: idea. If you have an opinion, send it to the LOG where I can Back in 1941 in Mobile, if you paid off a ship with trans­ see it and where everybody can portation, you had to register at see it. I think this is an important the Hall and get your job off the issue, because I believe that the board if you wanted to stay on things like transportation which the ship. There was no taking the SIU has gained the hard the money and just staying way should be for the benefit of aboard whether there was any­ everybody, not for the benefit body on the beach or not. I think that's the way it ought of just a few individuals who J to be now. There should be a take advantage of a pretty good provision in the shipping rules deal. Henry Robinson covering this point. It should (Ed. Note: How about tak­ read somewhat as follows: ing a cue from Brother Robin­ A man must get off a ship son? Let him and the other after making a voyage whenever transportation is called for be­ Brothers read what you think. cause the ship pays off in a port Send your letters to the Editor. different from the one named in SEAFARERS LOG, SI Beaver St.. New York 4. N. Y. the articles. • Pictured here are a few of the crewmembers cf the A man who takes his trans­ Robin Hood, described by O. L. Stefansson as "the best crew portation and stays aboard is I have ever sailed with." Posing formally, above, are, left to doing somebody on the beach right, sitting—^L. Fisher, AB; O. Stefansson, Bosun: Bill, . out of a job. The guy on the Crewmessman; Bedroom Steward; and Smitty, AB. Standing— beach may have been waiting a B. Frew, OS; C. Carson, DM; C. Johnson, AB; and unidenti­ , long time. fied AB. BAD EXAMPLE What is more, the man staying To the Editor: aboard is setting a bad example which makes it hard for the Now that our committee is Negotiating Committee to im­ meeting with the operators for prove our wages and overall new contracts, we still have a working conditions. Transporta­ few irresponsible persons who tion is not a bonus, it's a guar­ per.si.st in staying drunk on the antee that a men gets to his job while aboard our contracted home port with his wages in­ ships. These men are refusing to do their work and forcing tact. other men to perform their du­ So I say again that the ship­ ties. The companies, of course, ping rules should require a man have full reports on all such paying off with transportation to cases. register and get his job off the We have the best contracts- in board SIU style. the maritime industry, but these SIMILAR RULING characters are hurting our This change I suggest is right chances of getting better con­ in line with the things we have tracts. These irresponsibles done already. It's like barring should be removed,, from the shipboard promotions. You re­ SIU—they are a distinct liability member how it used to be: a to our organization. guy who got next to the com­ KEEP LOOKOUT pany would gradually get him­ All SIU crews should watch self promoted up, doing every­ out for this kind of company Three members of the Robin Hood's Deck Gang shown thing the company way. stooge and report his actions to busy overhauling guy^ blocks and making rope slings. Left to I say we should ship SIU style the nearest Union Hall. They right—Jack, OS: L. Fisher, AB: and Claus, Deck Maintenance. right down the line. Personally should see that action is' taken Photos were submitted to the LOG by Joseph - Faircloth, I'd. like to know what some of by the membership in the one Baker on the Seton Hall Victory. Stefansson gave the photos the other Brothers think of this sure way of nailing them once to Faircloth when he returned to the U.S. on the Seton Hall and for all. Any person who after falling, ill in Lourenco Marques. At present he is in Sitting Pretty violates our contracts is. not the Staten Island Hospital. worthy of sailing with the SIU. Brothers, if the companies had control of the hiring, such ac­ tions would result in these men To the Editor: hears he hurridly relays to ^ the being fired and blackballed. Captain. Why, then, should we put up Just a few lines to the LOG We've been on this shuttle run and all Brothers to let everjmne with the likes of these men? know how. good or bad^ trip for over six months now and ANOTHER TYPE can be if you get a few phonys Another type of disruptor is topside. the former official of the Union First the Captain. Maybe some who spends his time blasting the of the brothers have heard of membership and its duly elected him. He was thrown out of the officials. Men like this are just Waterman fieet for smuggling as bad as shipboard performers. cigarettes into Germany. Now he Cases have cropped up in Boston is with . Alcoa. He's ho doubt and New Orleans of such disrup­ dreaming up a little racket to tive tactics. In both cases, how­ pull on this run. ever, the membership was quick The Chief Mate is as bad as to dispose of these characters. the Old Man. Of course,- he is Any other disruptors who show still an apprentice when it comes up to try to blast us will be to hardtiming the men, but he the Radio Operator has become Up from the depths for a handled in the same way by an is a studious one. He'll learn all so fast at speeding tales topside the tricks. breath of- air*. Biothex. Jones. alert membership... Brothers, do not let anyone The Radio Operator is learn­ that we are considering entering Fireman , on the Rufas W. him in the Olympic tryouts. Peckham. looks pleasant for. endanger our contracts by will­ ing his at the Mate's knee. In What event? , Why, bull throw­ the camera, of Doc. Pepper. fully disregarding union condi­ due time he, too, will be a rival ing, of course. The Peckhani. at the time, tions. Take immediate action to for the Captain in hardtiming. Crew of Ihe Right now he is playing "ears" was on its way to Nagoya, get rid of such people. SB Diamond Hitch LeRoy Clarke for the Skipper. Everything he Japan. Performers Harm Union, Contracts, Brother Charges I".' Hitch Has Many 'Hardtime Pupils' 7-v- What Some Would Like By "WANDERING SEAFARER' Said a bucko skipper To his bucko male: "We'll toast the future, • Sing our hymn of hate To the day when unions Shall be no more. And we'll be the masters Three miles off shore. "Here's to the soul Of Captain Bligh— Captain Ahab's own brother; —They did not die; Td hell with progress If we must explain The deeds we do. Which cause men pain. "We'll sail the ships With cat o' nine tails,_ A flogging for an answer. To make crews quail. We'll put God's fear In their very bones. And feed their carcasses To ol' Davey Jones. "We'll set the wages. And cut down the grub. We'll carve out a kingdom On each rotten tub; As gods we'll be. With the limit the sky. The past will be with us. Bye and bye. ;.Af' ^ "So here's to the Ahabs And the Blighs, Our souls are merged And they hover nigh; Down with the unions And modern, thought. That would curb our power . Which treasure bought." The Union answers. Clear and strong: "The laws of justice To all belong. As freemen we saily As patriots we stand Beneath starry banners Of our land." i , . Best Wishes To SIU From The Fitzgeralds To the Editor: We have moved from Washing­ ton to Nashville, Tenn., where we ai-e already getting, the LOG. Sp will you please discontinuesending it to our old address. We thank you for 'sending the paper to us, as we certainly en­ joy keeping up with the brothers at sea. We send our best wishes to the Brotherhood and to the LOG. G. M. Fitzgerald , �Friday. July 2. 1948 THE Seafarer Submits Poetry, Urges Members To Write To Ihe Editor: Enclosed you will find a poem that I have written recently. In the event that you find it suitable please place it in j:he LOG whenever there is enough space to do so. I have been in the SIU a year now, and it goes without saying that I find it to be a top outfit. This is the first time I ever have sent anything into the LOG. However I feel that each and every Brother should take time out and contribute some sort of article to the LOG, for the LOG, after all, is what we make it. Here is the poem: V A SAILOR'S THOUGHTS The restless urge to wander, The yearning to be free, Decided me to pack my gear And take a trip to sea. I wanted to journey To ^ands far away. Or perhaps Do It Now By an overwhelming vole on the Referendum Ballot, the membership of the Sea­ farers International Union. A&G District, went on rec­ ord to protect itself in the hard days to come by build­ ing up a strike fund and by providing shoreside oper­ ating bases. That means a $10.00 Strike Assessment and a $10.00 Building Assessment. Al­ ready many members have paid these sums. The operators will move without warning. It is our duty to be prepared. Pay the assessments im­ mediately. It is our insur­ ance for the future growth and strength of the Union. To the end of the rain­ bow, And tarry for'er and a day. SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleven Military Rules In Port Of Bremen Vague And Costly, Brother Learns To the Editor: J Due to the fact that a certain 'American ship did not carry During my ship's last stay of liquid penicillin in her medicine Oh many miles have I one week in the port of Bremen, chest, a crew member carried traveled. Since the day I first left Germany, several unhappy in­ I some himself. He had 500,000 home. cidents took place involving units, just sufficient to tide one And many sights have I merchant seamen from various person through an illness. It would have been hard for iseen ships. anybody to doubt the seaman's I n Shanghai, Paris and Nowhere is the old adage, statement of the facts. He had Rome. "Ignorance of the law is no ex­ made no effort to the conceal the However, dear Brothers, cuse," so religiously observed as medicine. That he intended it This I confess: in Bremen and Bremerhaven. for his own use seemed beyond Of the places I've looked at, Whether you are rrtaking your question. I love my home town the hundredth trip, and are wise to CONnSCATED best. all the military rules, or are making your first trip and don't Yet no amount of reasoning Some time I'll abandon know an iota about Bremen, you could save him from being fined. This life of a sailor, And settle, no more to roam. get the same penalty if you Nor could it save the penicillin No matter how far you crack one of the laws promul­ from being confiscated. gated by the military authorities. May fate be kind to this sea­ travel, And don't expect a fair break. You will find no place like man! May he have no need for home. During my last seven trips to the confiscated medicine while he F. P. Jeffords Bremen and Bremerhaven, I was is in regions where it cannot be told by various German citizens obtained. And may other sea­ and in some cases by my ship­ men save themselves from simi­ mates of the various regulations lar predicaments. They can save governing merchant seamen themselves easily enough by ashore in the American zone of turning penicillin or other medi­ Germany. But I never had read cines over to the Master or the a copy of any regulation nor Purser upon entering the Bremen seen any posted aboai'd ship or area. One ship made Hamburg in the elsewhere. To the Editor: British Zone before reaching POST RULES In the daily papers I read Bremen in the American. While about the new draft law. Sold­ in Hamburg, some of the crew iers and sailors who had a cer­ In fact, outside of a few para­ who had friends there acquired tain amount of war service are graphs printed on the back of my several German-made articles as exempted. Even the goody, shore pass, I have yet to be in­ gifts. Not knowing anything goody boys — the Coast Guard formed officially of the existence about regulations and having no of any such regulations. For that personnel—are cleared. reason, I suggest here that ship's intention of "smuggling" the ar­ Where the heck do we, the delegates re,quest ships' masters ticles anywhere, they made no merchant seamen, stand? or American authorities in Bre­ effort to conceal them. The crew was not informed of I am one of the many SIU men for copies of the rules gov­ the legal aspect of an economic members who is between 19 and erning merchant seamen. Those 25 years of age; and I am won­ rules should be posted in every transaction outside the American Zone, nor were they instructed dering just what is to become ship that approaches Bremen. to declare such articles. When of us. The incidents which took place the German customs men, under Perhaps Joe Volpian of the in Bremen during my last visit Special Services Department can would have been minimized and the supei'vision of an American give us the true low down in might have been avoided entirely official, found these articles, they the next issue of the LOG. if the crews of the ships involved FREE-WHEELING Thanks fw a wonderful news­ had been properly informed of paper. the rules. It is to save other Walter S. Blazer merchant seamen hitting Bremen (Ed. Note: See article on grief and material loss that I am submitting this letter. page 3 of this issue.) Brother Wants True Lowdown On Draft . Status confiscated them. The latest in­ formation I have was that the men involved were to appear be­ fore a U. S. military court in Bi'emen. I 'was told that one of the men claimed that he had a camera which he brought from the States confiscated, although he showed stateside pictures as evidence that he'd had it a long time. However, it was a German-made camera, and he lost it because he could not produce a bill of sale from the States. WORD OF WARNING To camera enthusiasts I say if you have a German camera don't bring it to Bremen unless you register it was the customs peo­ ple in the States before you leave. The last day we were in Bre­ men, several members of the crew of one ship complained to the chief German police officer that German guards at the dock were frisking American seamen and confiscating the few handfuls of extra cigarettes they found above the allowable three packs a man. As a result the practice was stopped and the guards involved were dealt with summarily. We were told that the German police on the docks did not have the right to confiscate cigarettes or anything else from an Ameri­ can citizen. If an American was found carrying prohibited ar­ ticles, he was supposed to be sent back to the ship, or the American military police were to be called to make Sn arrest. We could not confiim the legal aspects of this last information as we sailed shortly after the in­ cident occurred. Philip Reyes PETROLITE MEN It's All Very Clear Now — He's In The Marine Corpse To the Editor: Me: Excuse me, I'm in the merchant marine. She: Oh, where are stationed? Me: Here and there. She: Where's your uniform? Me: A dog bit the seat out of it and I'm having it fixed. She: Have you been on a big boat lately? Pity the poor seaman that meets an inland girl for the first time. Having been a Sealarer for the past four years I frequently find myself heading inland to drink in the cool air of the mountains and take a hike through the woods. But, as it usually happens, I find myself drinking something a little stronger than air, and the THlS AiEDAL THEY GAVE nearest I get to the woods is ME.Tbia.'SUIlMMlkkSthe sawdust the barkeep dumps IW UW1>ER.VM€ARI around every morning. But on with my story, N On these inland trips I usually meet a few of the local belles. These ladies know as milch about the merchant marine (what's left of it) as I do of the function of the female brain. The following is an account of Me: I was on a Campbell Soup a conversation I usually find my­ tanker last trip. self involved in: She: I'll bet you boys ate She: Do you work around plenty of soup, didn't you? (Ye here? Gods!) Me: No, I'm in the merchant Me: Yes, we had a soup pump marine. rigged up on deck. She: Oh, I know a fellow in She: I wish I were a man. I'd join the Marine Corps like you. the Marine Corps. He's ... Me: I'm in the merchant marine. She: How long have you been in the service? Me: About four yeai's. She: Are you going to retire on a pension? Me: I doubt it very much. She: What will they do if you stay over your leave? Me: They worry a lot. She: Where do you like to go best? Me: The Virgin Islands. She: Tee Hee! That's cute. Oh, there's Lulubelle, my girl­ friend. You must meet her. She's so sweet, you'll just love her. She: Lulu. This is Jack. He's in the Marine Corps. Lulu: Hello. Say, I know a fel­ low in the Marine Corps. Where are you stationed? . Me: I'm in the merchant ma­ rine hnd not the goddam Marine Corps! Lulu: Say, where's your uni­ form? Me: Ye Gods! Bartender, bring me another drink and make it double. Melvin G. Hartley During one of the few times ashore during an 11-months voyage, a couple of the Petrolite crew latched onto bicycles' and, with the aid of a guide, toured Casablanca. Perez, a local boy. on the left, poses with Petroliters Jack Maurer. OS. and John Crews. OS. Picture was submitted to the LOG by Brother Crews. �Pitge Twelve THE SEAFARERS LOG MADE FIRST SIU-CONTRACTED TRIP ON STEEL SURVEYOR Brother's Big Brainstorms RaftgeFrom B'way To Yo-Yo Ta the Editor; The crew of SIU men who look Ihe Sleel'S irveyor oul on her firsl SIU'-contracted trip. Brother Thurston J. Lewis, Deck Delegate, reported that the gang worked together well and went a long ways toward ironing , out the kink> aboard the newly-contracted ship. No names are given, but according to their rating, they are, left to right, front row—Maintenance, Engine Delegate, Galley Boy, Chief Cook, Maintenanc; and Acting AB; Back ro^ — Messboy, AB, Messboy, FWT, Steward, Jr. Engineer, Oiler, Oiler, FWT, OS and Second Cook. Surveyor's First Trip Under Sit One Long 'Battle Of The Agreement' Friday, July 2. 1948 ship is quite long enough. How about some fellows writing in their opinions on this questioq. How about a few blasts. Im'r agine one year on one ship! Never making a shoreside meetiing! Seldom reading a LOGJ Oh well, so it means job se­ curity. Another thing I am against ig unlicensed men eating topside, or going ashore with the ship's brains. This practice should stop now. Here are a few brainstorms. Yes, brainstorms. The first thing you should do is go see "Finian's-Rainbow," at the 46th:8treet Treater in New York. In the first act a man called Woody comes out on the stage arid introduces himself like this: "I am in the merchant marine. I am a union organizer." Now my thought is that we ought to persuade Woody to say: "I'm an 8IU organizer." It would sound better. YG-YO FOR FLATTIES Ready fbr the next? In the Did you ever notice the Neiy personal column of the LOG you can run an ad like this: "Lost, York police, standing on the one set of upper teeth. Finder corners swinging their, clubs en? pleesh weturn, rish. awaysh. dangering the very lives of pass­ ing pedestrians? Did. it ever ocIsh neesh em wery wadly." Or we can run one like this: 'Are. you .kmely? 8ee..Mabel, be­ Vo,Vo,/i?, fore paying bfif. I "listen to all beefs . and .will advice ..." And then, underneath: "Forget Mabel. See Irene. I serve coffee. Bring your friends." OKAY. JUST ONE You mean you can take an­ other? I'm surprised, but here it comes; In the money due column rim this: "Alec "Trissian has $35,000 coming in disputed overtime on his one-month voy­ cur to you that we could make a age." Side-splitting, isn't it? I million dollars off those guard­ ians of public safety? thought so. Bromo Seltzer! Bromo Selt­ There they stand swing the zer! Well you can see I'm try­ sticks, thinking no doubt of the ing. For breakfast we had il­ undented heads of thousands of legitimate Rice Krispies — snap, pickets. However, these guys crackle but no pop. The reason are human and they do go home I act like this is on account of nights like other people who my new walkie-talkie. It talks work ashore. all right, but the darned thing When a cop gets home, that won't walk. Ouch, you're hurt­ swinging arm of his must be ing my arm. Take a sedative pretty restless with nothing to and relax. twirl. Why don't we go into the Let the Union take a firm new yo-yo business? We could sell a stand, on that Chief Mate who yo-yo to every cop in New York, told the Congressmen in Wash­ and then to cops in other ports. ington that we wouldn't sail with A cop could swing his yo-yo at him on Pacific Tankers ships. home before the mirror and prac­ Let's tell him sure we'll sail with tice ugly strike-breaking faces on him on all the Pacific Tankers himself. there are. All he has to do is 'get Tell Rudy hello, and to hold himself a job. Let him find out my mail. I'll be away from New that Pacific Tankers went out of York for several months. business. Ed Larkin I believe- that one year on a that long but he was flabber­ We -thought that we got coffee ,To the Editor; gasted by the question, jtime every two hours, but found We are just completing a trip i "Well, we'll give them coffee that according to the agreement on the 88 8teel 8urveyor, ship we can work from 6 to 9 with­ 1 to keep the peace," stated the of the recently-acquired Isthmian I Captain. "But you are to be out coffee: We were chagrined line. We were duly warned by paid for eight hours and you when we were shown by the the Brothers making the last might as well work it." Mate. That made us decide to voyage that we might regret our The Mate, as usual, tries to I study the agreement more close­ trip. It was to be our first trip lyshy clear of any overtime in under the new Isthmian Agree­ ment. We were also told that lieu of the rest period. One We haven't seen, anything in the Mate was a phony claiming evening, when the delegate was the agreement to this effect, but to be an ex-SUP man. We agree on the wheel, he went up to 'when the Mate was asked for that if he was ever an 8UP argue with him. He staided to [overtime sheets, he answered, sailor, he is now ex'—but defin­ tell him to inform the, crew not j "Ys, I have some company over­ to put down for such overtime time sheets, but I'm not going itely. when they were on sea watches. to give them to you. You fellows Things were so-so during our He was arguing his point with (the union) are supposed to fur­ trip out. On leaving Bombay grand rhetoric; and supposed nish your own." the Chief Mate refused to knock logic, when the Junior Third I Well, here's to the 8IU. In a off the 12-4 watch at 11 o'clock Mate on watch jumped him.. few days we will be drinking as per agreement. He told the about talking to the helmsman to our Grand Old Union in 8avDelegate that he should read the at the wheel. That took the wind annah. We are eagerly looking agreement. Later he learned his out of his logic, but fast; It was forward to meeting a few of mistake and told the 12-4 if a sight to see. our Brothers there. they put down overtime he Thursion - Ji; Lewis To the Editor: We get meager news from the passengers, who may want to woidd make it hard for them. 8tates on the radio, but we have Deck. Delegate get home early: Bell to bell and strictly 15 min­ I am a retired member of the Sleel Surveyor heard rumors of a strike; When Cooperation and courtesy will utes for coffee. Kinda smells, the Delegate asked the Radio­ Seafarers and I am now running, be extended to you from the doesn't it? man about such news, the Radio­ moment you board our car at In Madras the 4-8 watch was man replied, "The first Officer BROTHER, IN ARMY, a limousine service. the gangplank until you arrive standing by to turn to from 9 has all of that dope;" We: have MISSES THE LOG If any of the Brothers are go­ at your doorstep. And Seafarere to 10:30 A.M. because the Mate been led to believe that the To the Editor: ing- home- after the payoff, we'll 'will' be given special prices. did not have them turned to. Mate had put the hush-hush on provide firstrrate service at very ' Incidentally, I joined the SIU Later, when he found we were him about issuing strike news , I have been in the army for moderate praces. Should any in New Orleans in 1942 and my about seven months now, and I to be in port overnight, he want­ to the crew. shipmates care to go home over book which carries No. 22739, I miss getting the SEAFARERS ed them to work that hour and I Now we are about four days the weekend while their ship, has been retired in good standa; half in the afternoon to com­ out of 8avannah and rather glad LOG. I had it sent home for is in port, they should call us irig. my parents to read, but if it plete their eight hours. The Del­ this trip, is coming to a close; would "be possible I would like for service. When you need transportation, egate told him the 4-8 watches to have another copy sent here. Should an arrangement be give us a call: De Carlo's LimoNOT BAD, OVERALL eight hours were up at noon and he had to go to the Captain All in, all, it has been better In fact, there, are two other Sea- made for our service and the sine Service, 900 East 163rd St., to make that stick. He did it than we expected. But we would jfarers here besides, myself, so if payoff then delayed, for several Bronx, New York, Telephone like' to warn anybody about to you could send three LOGs it hours or days, we'll stand by at DA 3-8726. though. Carlos Ibrain make a trip on, the^8teel 8urvey- would be very much appre­ no extra cost, ready to shove STHICT SCHEDULE off when you're able. or that. Chief Mate 8pence is a ciated. Stand-by has been- strict on the I hard taskmaster. He has all When I first joined the army If CHOW. TOO bridge. The Delegate had to go ready told the- Bosun that next was stationed so far. away from to> the Captain to get the last trip he intends to. run the Deck the coast that itr was-, impoasible- On long distance trips, ar­ stand-by knocked off long Department strictly from bell to for me to get any of the water­ rangements are made for suffi­ Membership, rules require enough to make coffee and tidy beU. front news. That's when a LOG: cient rest periods, coffee and every man entering the Un­ up the mesSt-oom for the oncom­ We believe that these ships would have looked like an old, doughnuts or equivalent^—at no ion Halls to show his Union ' charge to our customer. ing; watch; can be made into better, crafts friend. ^ hook, pro-book, pernpl card "Is there anything- in the for our Brothers to sail on if I would also like to have the If; after leaving the ship, you • or- white- card to the Door- • agreement that says we have to ! the fellows come aboard with address of the Union Hall in should wish to go shopping for man. Nothing else will be- ^ I., five them coffee?" the Captain their eyes open, willing to do New York. a period: of not longer than two ; recognized.. This is for the asked. their work in 8IU style, and David B. Moz«Ui hoursj. so that you. may look m e m b e r s h i p's protection.. "No sir, it was not thought to willing to help the Delegates presentable when you get* home, Don't waste the Doorman's Fort Monmouth. N^- J> be necessary," the Delegate said. keep the operators to the agree­ (Ed.. Noten TKr«B: Foil Mtui- our chauffers will go out. of their — or your own — time by "It has been the custom for the ment. mouth? Eoldier'aes^rers wiU be: way to assist you. Providing,, of arguing this point. Observe past hundred years." He was not We slipped up once when we reading their individual copies; course; this does not conflict the. rules; you make. ' sure it had been the custom for were s-r overtime after 6 P.M. of the LOG fromvnow on.) with the wishes of your fellow EroUier Provides Limousine Service MMibersbip Rules �-•y-r i •r:!' '''' Friday. July 2. 1948 THE Robin Kirk Crew Praises Steward, Three Fine Cooks To the Editor: The crew of the Robin Kirk wish to express their thanks to the SteWards Department for the swell food and courteous service that was extended during the past three-months trip. Oar Chief Steward, Joe Miller has done it again. The food was superb. Lobster tails in butter, milk three times a day, plenty of ice cream and, believe it or not, beer. Joe has proven again that he is our number-one Union Stew­ ard;' and the crew that sails with him is a lucky crew. Joe has three cooks that would put a lot of big hotels to shame: Chief Cook J. Bove, Baker D. E. Jessup .and Second Cook F. G. Rocafort. Our Skipper, Captain Scholder cooperated 100 percent; which proves that we can work to- gether. There, hasn't been one logging. Joe reports that our Skipper has never turned down a legi­ timate request. Anything rea­ sonable that has been asked for has been granted. Sending a wire ahead for milk to be on the dock is a very unusual pro­ cedure—but not on this ship! Our hats are off to a Skipper who has the crew's welfare at heart. P. Sudia A. T. Arnold Michele Amato SEAFARERS LOG LOG TO BE ISSUED WEEKLY IN DURBAN As a result of arrangements made with 'the Robin Line, bundles of the SEAFARERS LOG will be available shoitly to the company's vessels calling at Durban, Union of South Africa. Crews of SlU-manned ships may procure these bundles from T. McMurdo, acting manager for William Cotts and Co., Ltd., Robin Line agents in Durban. The first bundles of the LOG under the distribution agreement are now on the way and should be available shortly in the South African port. Thereafter, Mr. Murdo will have copies weekly. Elusive McGogle Brothers Have Mission Men Baffled To the Editor: I am writing this as helpful information for the rest of the SIU-SUP crews of mission-type tankers: We have a very good bunch of Engineers and men on here, and we all agree that the only trouble on this type is caused by two infamous characters, the Brothers McGogle. First, and leader, is Pinhead McGogle, who has a fat beUy, toothpick legs and gigantic feet, which he uses to kick out the blades of the turbines. SEAMAR*S COLD BOXES: A STUDY IN CONTRAST Grantham Retires Book; Goes Into Repair Business i'. He runs around in the steam lines and boiler drums kicking but tubes and knocking out joints. Then he sits up with a derby hat on the back of his head, a black cigar in his mouth, a pea­ nut-butter sandwich in one hand and a bottle of Schlitz in the other just laughing like hell while you sweat your very blood out trying to make repairs. THREE FEATTIERS. PLEASE Now Joe, who looks like his brother, wears a Napoleonic hat With three feathers in it. His famous stunts are throw­ ing grit in the bearings, messing up the fans on the boilers and kicking out the governor-tips on the turbines. He was caught the other day sitting on top of one of the '•UcwEST;Tw,you I'COtC. OOSTliKFA PEANUT &CT7ER. | •SAKIDWICM ' Chances are you don't lug around a refrigerator or vacuum cleaner in your seabag, but if you do and any kinks develop Bosun Bob and AB Ed must have felt like while in New York, there is a Old Mother Hubbard when they looked into Seafarer ready and waiting to the crew's icebox aboard the SS Seamar. handle your case, where the traditionally generous Calmar night Lonnie Grantham, a Seafarer lunch is kepL for several years, retired his But just to prove the Steward isn't such a book this week and hung out his bad fellow after all, they took a look into the shingle notifying one and all that Saloon ice-box (right). Sure enough. That he is available for the repairing gentleman's gentleman had taken good care and servicing of all electrical ap­ of the officers. pliances. He also installs refrig­ eration, air-conditioning systems, etc., and will handle repairs. He doesn't expect his brotherSeafarers will have much reason "Married her, too, I did. Mar­ liness again. I held her face in to .require his services, but if the To the Editor: ried her and got shanghaied back my palms and a large golden old electric shaver starts dig­ The alarm bells, the jar of on the same ship I'd left! earring fell into. my hand. The ging up the divot, Lonnie's the depth charges, the wild exigency man to set the blades to mowing of 20-mm's are the language of "I remember now that first next morning we were back on the sea; and I wore the earring smoothly once more. war. They are also the language night at sea. The spokes of the about my neck on a stout cord. of death. You never get used wheel felt good in my palms. STRONG UNION MAN to it; but when death is near, Everything was close-hauled, the "The Germans were, fighting in Always a strong Union brother, you get a certain feel for destiny. tack of the mizzen-topsail lifted the Crimea when I came again. Lonnie put His book in cold stor­ Things before and after, and a gently. The evening star before "The Come See Me Inn was in age this week with his dues paid place somewhere among the me. shambles; but I came onto her, up through December. A clear stars. ~"Mamba! I whispered; and I walking out of the sunset, on that record for all beefs, he won't be Old Hans knew it. And he felt a message throbbing in my lonely strand. Straight and cold, content to watch the future ones a black dress flapping about her put it into words one night on heart. fr.om behind a bogged-down gen­ the old Kofresi ("floating kofiin," legs, she walked to me, and put­ erator. "If^ the Union gets in­ we called it) over steaming mugs "No words. I never found the ting her arms about me, rested words or sought them. But there volved in any strikes, I'll be back of black coffee. We were in the was sorrow and sadness and her face on my shoulder without down to the Hall before the sweating, glaring messroom, and Greater loneliness a word. paint is dvy on the picket signs," outside, in the black night, the loneliness. than one can ever know alone. "As I took the cord and the he stated. silent wolf-packs stalked our ring from my neck it fell to a "The months and the years In the meantime he'll be. re­ wake. rock and flew apart revealing a ahead of us are like the wake of ceiving visitors and customers at tiny folded paper. She stared in "Back in 1904," he said, "I met a ship behind us. It was through 124 West 101st Street, New York horror as I opened it. Penned in a little black-haired girl in a flaming sea in 1918 that I sailed ..City. tiny letters was a message: Mid­ Sevastopol." He spoke to the back again. night, Aug. 8, 1918. throbbing of the engines, the faroff thud of depth charges, and his "And Mamba was waiting with "I looked at her speechless. old blue eyes were fixed on the a son—our son! Straiglj^ and 'Yes,' she said, 'his ship went blackout-out port as thouglt he tall he was, and doing convoy down the day you left.' And she To speed up as much as could see quite through it and duty in the Black Sea on a Rus­ sank down on the sand. possible the appearance in far, far beyond. sian destroyer. "We sailed in the morning, and the LOG a digest of their "We closed the Come See Me when I left her she looked at "Her name was Mamba, and shipboard proceedings all Inn and threw a party. Then crews are advised to send she ran the Come See Me Inn. A there were long walks with me long and searchingly and copies of their minutes direct cute little trick, then — like a Mamba along the sea in the said: 'This is good-bye.' " to the Editor, Seafarers Log, small, dark-haired doll she was. evenings during the two Weeks I The messroom was silent for a 51 Beaver St., New York Served vodka and ran a puppet was there. long time after Old Hans had show. Ay! Paid off a threefinished, the drone of the engines 4, N. Y, masted barque with kopecks in "The last evening we watched and the gurgle of water along Port Agents should also the sun dip into the sea. She the ship's side filled in the sil­ forward their copies of ship's my pocket. walked often here in the sunset, ence. "I was little more than a boy she told me. I took her in my minutes to the LOG as soon "But Hans," someone spoke up, as possible after receiving with clean-cut shoe strings, and arms and told her of the first the sweet smell of Stockholm tar night I was parted from her, and "We still may go to Russia this them. trip!" Any other material relat­ in my hair; and it wasn't long of the star and her message. She ing to the voyage, such as before Lwas top man with her. had known I would come back, "I'U never get to Sevastopol!" he whispered. "The Russians and the Japs she said. ktories, pictures, letters, etc., were at it, I remember, and can be sent- in with the "I spoke of our son, and she Hans was only man lost things were moving fast—^like grew rigid and silent. Suddenly that trip. Shrapnel off Gibraltar. minutes. now. I was swept with that cold lone­ (Name Withheld) A Tale To Be Told Over Steaming Mugs Of Coffee Time For Minutes Page Thirteen WOH dEtLV??/!! boilers opening the air vents and throwing in salt tablets. We have found out how to satisfy McGogle by getting an extra supply of peanut-butter and leaving a box of cigars out in the engine room. But, as yet, Joe has us stumped. What would you suggest? R. K. Breeden For the Crew SS Mission Purisima (Ed. Note: We suggest a long rest—take a nice, refresh­ ing ocean cruise.) SICK BROTHER DEFENDS MARINE HOSPITAL DOCTOR To the Editor: I understand' that the Pilot gave Doctor Boyd, Surgeon in the Galveston Hospital, a bad name. Doctor Boyd is as fine a doctor as you will find any­ where. I have been in the Gal­ veston Hospital for 15 days, and have received excellent treatmerrt. -Here's what happened: A couple of guys secured passes from this hospital, went out and got drimk, came back and raised hell. So he tossed them out. Exactly what they de­ served. We come to the hospital for treatment—not to get drunk If you obey the rules here you will be treated right The SIU won't stand for drunJcs in the Halls; neither will the Doctors stand for them in here. • I would like to thank all of the doctors and nurses for the attention they have given me. The entire staff is fine. Fredrick F. Farthing �THE SEAFARERS Page Fourteen LOG Friday. July 2. 1948 SEAFARERS LOG &• Published Weekly by the If' Ti'v SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District h- i f Affilialed with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. NEW YORK I I .'••'• S; .1 $3.00: C. R. Robertsor, $4.00; W. O. Ryan. $5.00; R. G. Aldrich, $5.00 L. H. Anderson, $7.00; J. H. Fryhock, $5.00; F. Aguilar, $3.00; J. S. M. Bag liazo, $5.00; F. R. Clarke, $2.00; E. Lashbrook, $2.00; J. Burnes, $2.00; V Reelan, $2.00; V. J. Helms, $2.00; N Dixey, $20.00; C. L. Ritter, ,$4.00; S A. G. Fernandez, $10.00; D. F. Rosen dahl, $5.00; W. Bruce, $6.00; T. Men doza, $5.00; R. C. Calvya. $5.00; O Nordness, $5.00; G. A. Oliver, $2.00 D. Kaline, $4.00; C. W. Ballard, $2.00 J. Edwards, $2.00; U. Strickman, $3.00 INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS Willie F. Walker, $5.00; G. Iversen. $5.00; J. C. Atherlon, $1.00; Alford Mickley, $2.00; Cpl. Joe .Young, $2.00; S. A. Johnson, $5,00; E. M. Villapol, $5.00; H. L. McGuade, $2.00; R. L. Plude, $3.00; M. T. King, $5.00; John R. Chaker, $5.00; G. J. Smith, $6.00; T. C. Flaherty, $2.00; V. A. Engel, $5.00; D. L. Wenger, $5.00; G. Galllano, $2.00; P. G. Daugherty, $25.00; P. A. Edgett, $5.00; Wm. Trout, $2.00; C, C. Hunicutt, $5.00; E. A. Trader, SS CORAL SEA $5.00: F. E. Edmonds, $5.00; W. H. E. Lu'hrman, $1.00; L. Parasamlis JPaas, $10.00; P. O. Gallant, $5.00; L. Martindale, $2.00; A. Pappas, $5.00; E. $2.00. SS WACOSTA J. Buchser, $2.00; P. J. Cleary, $5.00; D. L. Rood, $2.00; W. S. Perry, J. W. Broad, $5.00; R. J. Prideaux, $5.00; E. J. Soile|iu, $5.00; Leo Thomas, $1.00; C. C. Hagberg. $1.00; C. Mical$5.00; Herman Young, $5.00; A. R. lef, $2.00; A. Serpe, $2.00; W. Kiehl, Frebreg ,$2.00; M. A. Rodriguez, $2.00; $2.00; W. Peredia, $2.00; S. E. Joseph, H. S. Ricci, $5.00; D. A. Rundblad, $2.00; L. Lantis $,1.00; O. S. Stephen$5.00; Chin Wong, $2.00; Loo Teck $3.00; J. O'Brien, $1.00; F. W. Heck, Song, $2.00; W. R. Siebert. $5.00; $2.00; J. W. Marchando, $1.00; N. Francis Daniels, $5.00; R."" F. Eckert, Hermankevich, $1.00; A. Fase, $1.00. Landsman, $1.00; C. DeSilva, $1.00; G Gabling, $1.00; A. Lugo, $1.00; J. S. Mulero, $1.00; T, Cavanugh, $1.00; J L. Keelan, $1.00; E. Witko, $LOO;--'A. Sanchez, $1.00; R. W. Barnes, $2.00; L, Corne, $1,00; R. L, Perry, $1.00. SS MONROE G. Boucher, $1.00; C. A. $2.00; R. Arecco, $2.00; T. $1.00; A. Galzo, $1.00; P. $2.00; L. D. Mullis. $1.00; E. $.50; A. Arrogancia, $1.00; D, $200; L, R. Senanp, $1.00. Fleming, Radcliff, Thorsey, Dijesus, McElroy, SS SANDFORD DALE R. E. Lagerstrom, $1.00; C. Barley, $2.0fff F Devaney, $5 00; E L. Meyer, $1,00; W. W. Tomlinson, $5.00; P. J. Harden, $2.00; C. E. Olsen. $2.00; L. R. Robertson, $2.00; B. L. Duplantis, $2.00; E. Pedersin, $2.00. HAnover 2-2784 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 PERSONALS LUIS RIVAS Get in touch immediately with Whitey Collins, care of Mrs. De Revuelta in New York. Tele­ phone RHinelander 4-9801. Top Labor Men Named To EGA Advisory Posts WASHINGTON — Top labor representatives in the adminis­ SS LYMAN STEWART ROBERT ALLAN McGEE tration of the Marshall plan for L. LaChapell, $2.00; K. Nikander, Get in touch with Marie European recovery were named $5.00; J. Hane, $1.00; J, B. Benier, $1.00. Doherty, 302 E. 38th Street, New recently. They are Bert Jewell M. V, MONTAUK POINT York 6, New York. for the AFL and Clinton Golden F. Barsezca, $2.00; W. V. Boulton, for the CIO. $5.00; J. T. Genaghty, $5.00; W. J. SS JEAN $1.00; R. Sturgls, $1,00. % % i Vance, $5.00; E. T. McCambridge, A. Rosa, $1.00; A. Lopez, $1.00; G. Golden and Jewell will both SS H. RICE $5.00: D. L. Newell, $5.00; R. P. Fon- W. Ehmsen, $1.00. be advisors to Economic Coop­ JERRY REESE Gordon E. Dalman, $2.00; S. J. Bartaine, $5.00. SS PURDUE VICTORY ras, $3.00; G. L. Esteve, $2,00; H. Myer, Get in touch with William eration Administrator Paul HolfSS STEEL DIRECTOR E. Lee Frazee, $1.00; R. J. Giustizia, $2.00; G, M. Thrasher, $2.00; M." R. Lundelof, c/o Dream Castle Bar, man with offices in Washington. A. Sasser, $1.00; V. Dyozulis, $4.00; $1.00; P. C. Willoughby, $2.00; K. Toni, Short, $2,00; F. F. Liles, $2.00; F. M. B. Thatcher, $2.00; L. E. Vaughn, $ 1.00. Lake Highlands, Lake Bert M. Jewell, an active Thompson, $1.00; T. D. Garrity, $1.00; Clear SS BELGIUM VICTORY County, California. A. Aarons, $1.00. unionist since 1905, is a member L. G. Colon, $1.00; A. Albe, $1.00; of the International Brotherhood R. A. Rhodes, $1.00; S. D. Ocasio, $2.00. of Boilermakers and the Iron SS PONCE DE LEON L. K. Lapham, $2.00; S. J. Salvagglo, Ship Builders Union. He has SIU, A&G District' $3.00; J, Bosclano, $4.00; W. J. been president of the Railway Jones, $2.00: C. V. Hall, $5.00; A. Employes Department of the BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. Higham, $2.00; J. Blanco, $5.00; G. E. William Rentz, Agent Calvert 4530 Berry, $200; R. Ciymer, $2.00 H. F. AFL, and most recently has served sfe international repre­ BOSTON 276 State St. Narez, $5.00; W. D. Powell, $2.00; J. Walter Siekmann, Agent Bowdoin 4455 M. Tagriello, $1.00; M. Hook, $2.00; J. sentative of the Railway Labor GALVESTON 308%—23rd St. M. Gallagher, $3.00; W. D. Turner, Jr„ Executives Association. Keith AIsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 $2.00; A. Mannick, $2.00; F. Aponte, In that capacity Jewell parti­ $2.00; S. Manning, $2.00; C. Bracey, MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. cipated in the formation of the $2.00; 'S. B. Baskin, $4.00; E. E. Phone 2-1754 Cal Tanner, Agent Roberts, $2,00; R. J. Desmore, $2.00; Confederation of Inter-American NEW ORLEANS.. . . .523 Bienville St. G. L. Fletcher, $2.00: H.. H, Hegler, Trade Unions, and is a member Magnolia 6112-6113 E. Sheppard, Agent $5.00; D. Thorton, $5.00; J. 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VANDAL they all believe that Kinsey has VICTORIA, B.C.. ....602 Boughton St. You . have unclaimed wages but scratched the surface, they Empire 4531 Book No. ^mounting to $17.56 from Water­ feel he has succeeded in un­ VANCOUVER 565 Hamilton St. I Pacific 782f man SS Corp. earthing relevant data in a field t S" S" SlU HULLS ^ Send Those Minutes m. Notice Te Ail SIU Members If'''' tU- NOTICE \ . i �THE Friday. July 2, 1948 SEAF/tRERS Page Fifteen LOG SIU Committee On Otrmg QUESTION: A supposed "friend of labor" and New Dealer, lElinore Derrick, has recoinmended a Coast-Guard-supervised government hiring hall for the maritime industry, and added that "jobs can he bought through unions." What are your views cm her proposal? ' - .....iliiiiiil V LEON HALL. Cook: I've been . sailing «ince 1938, and I've been in the SIU since 1939. Things sure have changed since I started, changed for the better. Most of the improve­ ments couldn't have been won . without the Union Hiring Hall. If the Coast Guard took over the Hiring Hall, they'd give us a tough time all around. We'd have to take their guff because they'd side with the owners. They'd try to develop a bunch of company stiffs. Pretty soon we'd be back to 12 to 15 hours a. day with no overtime, bum food, dirty foc'sles and every­ thing. In short, no Coast Guard for me. JOSEPH FELTON. Bosun; I think it is lousy. It would bring us back to the old days when Daily used to work for the Shipping Board — when a fair-haired boy got the job. Be­ sides you would have plenty of accidents on the ships, for the average man shipping out of Government hiring halls never knew the bow from the stern. I have yet to see favoritism shown in SIU shipping—though I have seen it in the old Ship­ ping Board days. We have plenty of Government Certified men shipping fairly on a rotation basis in the SIU. What more could any reasonable person ask? ARMANDO RIVERA. Messman: • Her plan would be harmful to the whole industry. We can con­ trol the equality and justice of shipping out of our own SIU Halls. We would have no con­ trol over the whims of a -Coast Guard-dominated hall. I feel I have fair job-security now. ship­ ping out under rigidly-controlled rotary hiring system, in which each member considers it his duty to see to it that our specific shipping rule^ are lived up to by all members. She's all wet on that job-selling talk. If any­ body tried it in our Union, he'd be asking for a one-way pas­ sage out of the industry. She's just using that to knock the Hiring Hall principle. Still The Leaders (Continued from Page 1) ROLAND STROM. Bosun: That lady can just forget that idea of hers. It stinks. We've been trying to"'get but from un­ der the Coast Guard and their phony set-ups. They've tried to dominate merchant seamen with their hearing units and other schemes. If we give the Hiring Hall to the Coast Guard we might as well forget the Union. What good --are we without the Hiring Hall? So the lady thinks jobs can be bought? Well. I've never seen one bought in an SIU Hall. The Rotary Shipping system, in which everybody knows where he stands, takes care of that. What better could the Coast Guard offer? GEORGE MEANEY. Bosun: How can they ring the Coast Guard in on us? We aren't under military jurisdiction. The bureau­ crats have for a long time tried to stick this civilian industry under brass hat control—but this is too much. Jobs being bought? I never have heard of a single case. A guy that tried that would be so hot he could cool off in hell. That woman has been around the New Deal Ad­ ministration so long she can't conceive of anything being ad­ ministered without a lot of • backdoor deals. She's a profes­ sional bureaucrat — how come she's an authority on the mari­ time industry? ALBERT ^cCABE. FWT: That would be real abuse.'The Coast Guard woitld be.as phony ias the -old -Shipping Boprd. In the 1921 'Strike. Waterman want­ ed to -isign a union contract, but :the Government -told them if cthey did they'd get no more chartered ships. The Coast Guard can do the same :thing by say­ ing "Your vessels will be de­ clared unseaworthy until you drop the Union." I can remember walking the docks for weeks on end begging for a job. The Un­ ions have ended that. I've never heard of jobs being soid. but if anyone ever tried it. the mem­ bership would expel him before he succeeded. Seafarers Wins Hiring Ha tors know it. And in this respect the Hiring Hall victory is theirs, too. Moreover, the operators are convinced of "the SIU's determination. When the Union declared that "no other issues would be discussed until the Hiring Hall issue was solved," they knew we weren't shooting blanks. They knew from experience—the 1946 General Strike; the Isthmian, Seatrain, Eastern and Bonus beefs—that the Union fights hard. And fights to win. Not to be forgotten in appraising this week's success i.s the fact that agreement was reached in pure collective bargaining, unfettered by government boards and official and self-appointed mediators. As the negotiating committee pointed out, the SIU is not entirely satisfied with all of the language of the agreement, but we have the power to re-open the con­ tract, something agaip which no other maritime union can do. Above all, the SICJ; has proved once more that no obstacle cap halt the uniied membership in its march for respectable 'bpnditions. Tine Seafarers are moving straight What makes the SIU's Hiring Hall triumph even more spectacular is the fact that five CIO maritime unions, including the National Maritime Union have-thus far been unsuccessful in arriving at an agreement on the retention of the Union Hiring Hall after more than three months of discussions. Like many before it, the latest victory of the SIU may pose a question: How does the SIU continue to forge ahead where others cannot make the grade? First off, the SIU is a strong, united, democratic Union free of power-seeking groups and has but a single purpose—the welfare of its membership. Only an organi­ zation so endowed could have come up with the consistent victories in the past and the remarkable agreement signed this week. Another factor in our continued success is the quality of seamenship possessed by SIU membership. Seafarers' job know-how is the best in the industry and the opera­ ahead. %, (Contiitued from Page 1) complished by a committee bol­ stered by the Union's sound in­ ternal conditions and a strongly united membership. The Com­ mittee hailed the SIU's advan­ tageous position in this respect as largely responsible for the Hiring Hall victory. The SIU Negotiating Commit­ tee pointed out shortly after the signing that "this contract was negotiated by the parties di­ rectly involved... it was nego­ tiated without interference of government bureaucrats, self-ap­ pointed fact finding agencies or mediators of any kind." In the course of the discus­ sions leading to the agreement, the companies offered several counter-proposals to the Seafar­ ers' demand for acceptance of its Hiring Hall version. Notable among the company bids were the SUP formula and the newly signed NMU Tanker Contract, which embody the Hir­ ing Hall principle but which were unacceptable to the SIU committee. The agreement just signed will be presented to the other SIUcontracted companies in the neai' future, the Negotiating Commit-, tee revealed. U'.ViM 1- i•"vklV'l"-'.'' L -f, v.. (Continued From Page 16) recommended to the membership that this report be accepted and concurred in. It represents, without a doubt, the best Hiring Hall agreement that has been se­ cured by any Union since the passing of the Taft-Hartley Law. Upon membership concur­ rence of this report, your Com­ mittee can then continue negotia­ tions for a complete contract cov­ ering our demands for increased wages and improved working rules and conditions. Your Committee, in closing, wishes to point out once again' that the SIU has established' an­ other precedent in this industry , which should be of a great bene­ fit to all seamen; that is, the right to open at any time the question of any and all parts of ; the employment section of a . Union contract. We have seen from past ac­ tions that the SIU precedent in i establishing the right to open i wages at any time has been of • a great help to the membership'' of our Union. The extension of this re-open- ' ing clause to cover the Hiring Hall as well as wages makes for still greater protection for our membership and our Union in • the perilous anti-labor days which undoubtedly lie directly ahead for all organized labor. In our opinion, the pattern that has been established by the SIU, Atlantic and Gulf District, is an , example that all Unions would be wise to follow. Signed by: PAUL HALL, Secretary-Treasurer LINDSEY J. WILLIAMS, Director Organization ROBERT A. MATTHEWS, Asst. Sec.-Treas. J. P. SHULER, Asst. Sec.-Treas. J. H. VOLPIAN, c % Asst. Sec.-Treas. \ J. ALGINA, f New York Agent C. HAYMOND, Headquarters ; Representative .tl-. �Page Sixteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Fridar. July 2. 1948 Committee Report On ffiiing Hall Agreement |l W} > I il^ Your Negotiating Committee, in accordance with previous action of the membership, notified the opera^ tors at the commencement of these negotiations that • the Union would not settle any issue in the contract until such time as a complete agreement was reached on the question of the Union Hiring Hall. Your Committee participated in several meetings with the shipowners on this issue and, after consid­ erable propojals and counter-proposals on this ques­ tion, have reached an agreement on this matter, sub­ ject to action by the membership. For the purpose of making this agreement clear to the membership, the Committee has analyzed each section of the agreement. The full Hiring Hall clause and the Committee's comments follow: ARTICLE I —EMPLOYMENT •' I'r: 37 - SECTION 1. The Union agrees to furnish the Com­ pany with capable, competent and physically fit per­ sons when and where they are required and of the ratings needed to fill vacancies necessitating the em­ ployment of Unlicensed Personnel in ample time to prevent any delay in the scheduled departure of any vessel covered by this agreement. To assure maximum harmonious relations and in order to obtain the best qualified employees with the least risk of a delay in the scheduled departure of any vessel covered by this agreement, the Company agrees to secure all Unlicnsed Personnel through the hiring halls of the Union. This section gives us, without question of a doubt, the Union Hiring Hall. Your Committee points out that in this section the Company defin­ itely agrees to secure ALL UNLICENSED PER­ SONNEL THROUGH THE HIRING HALLS OF THE UNION. This, incidentally, is the first time that the words "Hiring Halls of the Union" have ever been used in any maritime contract at any time. SECTION 2. If for any reason the Union does not furnish the Company, as provided in Section 1, with capable, competent and physically fit persons when and where they are required and of the ratings needed to fill such vacancies in eunple time to prevent any delay in the scheduled departure of any vessel covered by this agreement, the Company may then obtain members of the Unlicensed Personnel from any avail­ able source. This section is a standard clause which is presently contained in all SIU contracts and which has been contained in all SIU contracts in the past. SECTION 3. The Company recognizes the Union as the sole collective bargaining representative of all members of the Unlicensed Personnel. It is specifically understood and agreed that membership in the Union chall not be a condition of employment of any mem­ ber of the Unlicensed Personnel furnished or obtained In the manners specified in this agreement. It is fur­ ther agreed that there shall be no discrimination against any member of the Unlicensed Personnel be­ cause of non-membership or membership in the Union. This clause, the Negotiating Committee feels. ' is the weakest part of the contract from the Union's viewpoint. It states specifically that mem­ bership in the Union shall not be a condition of employment of any Unlicensed Personnel hired in the manner as specified in this agreement. However, this is covered completely by Section 1, which states that all men must come through the Union Hiring Hall. At any time when it is necessary for the Union to ship non-Union seamen because of a shortage of men, those men must be shipped through the Union Hiring Hall and cannot be hired off the docks or from crimp joints, etc. SECTION 4. The Union agrees that the Company has the right to reject (by written notation on the job assignment slip) any applicant for employment who the Company considers unsatisfactory or xmsuitable for the vacancy, or to discharge any member of the Unlicensed Personnel who, in the opinion of the Company, is not satisfactory. If the Union considers the rejection of any applicant for employment or the discharge of any member of the. Unlicensed Personnel as being discriminatory such actions by the Com­ pany shall be dealt with under the grievance proced­ ure, and the Union agrees that any such rejection or discharge shall not cause any vessel to be delayed on her scheduled departure. This section is a routine section and is con­ tained in ,all SIU contracts, although not in the exact wording, but of the same meaning. SECTION 5. The Company agrees not to discrimin­ ate against any member of the Unlicensed Personnel for legitimate Union activities. This is a routine section and is contained in all* SIU contracts. SECTION 6. The term Unlicensed Personnel as used & this agreement shall not include super-cargoes, Cadets, pursers and livestock tenders. This is a routine section and is contained in all SIU contracts. SECTION 7. The Union shall have the right, upon written notification to the Company showing proper reasons for such action, to re-negotiate any part' or all of Article I. Upon receipt of such notification by the Company, the parties to this agreement shall meet within 7 days for negotiations on this issue. The Negotiating Committee feels that this section is a very real protection for the Union. This section means that, in the event of any future change in the laws or because of any court decisions on any matter pertaining to the Hiring Halls, the Union will have the right to re-open negotiations with the operators and re-negotiate any part or all of the contract, as contained under Article 1. We are the only Union in the industry which can open wages any time it sees fit. We now stand as the only Union in the industry that can open, at any time we see fit, the question of hiring conditions. This we feel is of great importance, because of the political situation existing now in the country and the anti-labor drive we can ex­ pect from the Washington politicians in the near future. The Company and the Union will continue negotia­ tions for a complete agreement covering general rules, wages, and working conditions for each of the three departments. The above sections are agreed to and shall be incorporated in any full agreement which may be reached between the company and the Union. If a full agreement is not reached by July 30, 1948, the present agreement as hereby modified by me above sections of Article I—Employment—shall become effec­ tive July 31, 1948, and shall remain in effect until a full agreement is reached or until either party notifies the other in writing that negotiations for such an agreement are stalemated. DATED JUNE 25, 1948. OTHER UNION CONTRACTS Your Negotiating Committee, in view of the seri­ ousness of the Hiring Hall question, feels that it is necessary to compare and analyze this contract with other contracts signed by other Unions. Sailors Union of the Pacific: The following employment clauses were signed by the Sailors Union of the Pacific on October 11, 1947: SECTION 1. Recognition. The Employers agree to recognize the Sailors Union of the Pacific as the representative for the purpose of collective bargaining of their unlicensed deck personnel. SECTION 2. Preferential Hiring, (a) The Employers agree in the hiring of employees in the classifications covered by this agreement to prefer applicants who have previously been employed on vessels of one or more of the companies signatory to this agreement and the Union agrees that in furnishing deck personnel to Employers through the facilities of their employ­ ment office it will recognize such preferences and dependability of the employees furnished; jvhen Or­ dinary Seamen with prior experience are not available, the Union will in dispatching seamen prefer gradu­ ates of the Andrew Furuseth Training School. (b) When an Employer rejects men furnished who are considered unsuitable and unsatisfactory, the Em­ ployer shall furnish a statement in writing to the Union stating the reason for the rejection and the Union may thereut)on refer the matter to the Port Committee and the Port Committee shall then hear the case. (c) The employees may remain continuously in employment on the same vessel provided the Employ­ ers and the employees desire such employment to continue. ft i S. The SIU was offered the SUP formula by the opera­ tors, but we felt that, due to the failure of the SUP formula to state that all men were definitely to be hired through the Union Hiring Hall, "it was unac­ ceptable to the Committee. A further reason that the Committee could not accept the SUP formula was that, in a strict legal sense although not in practice, all hiring could be done on a company seniority basis. This would not be practical for the SIU because of our recent growth and acquisition of new contracts, such as Isthmian, etc. It is therefore easy to understand, in view of the above cited facts, that we could not accept the SUP formula even though the operators expressed not only a willingness for such, but a desire as well. NMU Freight & Passenger Ships: According to the NMU "Pilot," the NMU contracted freight and passenger ship companies have refused to negotiate with the NMU on the hiring and main­ tained the position that they shall be able to hire outside the Union Hiring Hail in any manner they see fit. This is a serious problem at this time for the NMU and is, of course, more greatly aggravated be­ cause of the. split factions in that Union. The NMU position is made worse because, as the membcnqhip is aware, they were supposed to have struck on June 15, 1948, to obtain the Hiring Hall, but the Govern­ ment has issued an 80-day injunction against them preventing them from striking and now the whole matter is in the air and completely unsettled. NMU Tankers: The NMU Tanker contracted companies have signed the regular- NMU Tanker Employment Clauses. This contract excludes from the Union Hiring Hall Chief Stewards, Pumpmen, and other key ratings. Your Negotiating Committee would not sign any contract that provides that the Company may select key personnel for key jobs as in the NMU Tanker contract. A further and far more important reason that your Committee could not accept the NMU Tanker Em­ ployment Clauses was because of the following section: ARTICLE 12, SECTION 95: In the event that any provision of this Agreement at any time be declared invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not invalidate the entire agreement, it being the expressed intention of the parties hereto that all other provisions not so declared invalid shall remain in full force and effect. • i S. 4, "This means in simple words that, in the event of a court reversal on any part of the NMU Employment Clauses in the NMU Tanker Contract, they will then have no provision whatsoever for the manner that men are to be shipped. In other words, the rest of the NMU contract would still be in effect and the Union would have no right to ship, or even to demand to ship, NMU members to their contracted tankers. The operators, in addition to offering the SUP for­ mula to us, offered this type of contract as well. For the reasons as outlined above, your Committee felt that under no circumstances could they accept either. Marine Cooks and Stewards, MCS (CIO) And Marine Firemen, Oilers, Watertenders, MFOW (Independent): These two West Coast unions, representing the Cooks and Firemen on' the West Coast ships, are both in the process of negotiations and, according to their official papers, the "Voice" and the "Marine Fireman," res­ pectively, the companies are refusing cold turkey to negotiate a Hiring Hall Contract with them. In addition to this, both of these Unions have been served with a Similar type of 80-day injunction that the NMU has against it, preventing them from striking. These Unions are in the same position as the NMU. They are in a" hell of a mess with no possibility of settlement within the near future. CONCLUSION Your Committee recommends to the membership of this Union that they study the above thoroughly so as to understand all the issues involved. The negotiating of this contract as carried in this report has been no easy matter, and the shipowners strongly fought against our demands. ' Your Committee maintained, in accordance with previous Union action, its position for a contract of such nature that would unequivocally guarantee the continued preservation of our Hiring Hall. We feel that the contract we have signed guarantees this without a question of a doubt. The m)embership should also be made aware of the fact that, at the present time, it is against the law to sign a so-called Union Shop Contract until a Union has been certified in a Union Shop Election. At the present time, no Union in the maritime industry has such certification. Recently, pn this same question of Union Shop Elections, some of the original drafters of the TaftHartley Bill stated a "strong desire" to repeal that part of the Taft-Hartley Law which requires Union Shop Elections before the signing of a Union Shop Contract. Once this part of the bill -has either been repealed, or until the Union does receive Union Shop Certifica­ tion, the Union can then go back into negotiations with the SIU-contract6d shipowners, as per Section 7 of this Agreement, and negotiate for the complete revision of Section 3, with the deletion of any of the parts the Union may find objectionable. Your Committee feels that, because of the chaotic conditions existing now in the Maritime Industry, it is to pur advantage to handle this matter in such a manner as to guarantee the retention of the Union Hiring Hall to allow the Union to continue its prep­ arations for the rough days ahead. In view of the facts brought out in this report, it ia {Continued on Page IJ) � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1939-1949 Description An account of the resource Volumes I-XI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource July 2, 1948 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. X, No. 27 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES A&G DISTRICT WINS UNION HIRING HALL SIU PETITIONS FOR ELECTIONS ON 9 CS SHIPS WHAT UNION HIRING HALLS MEAN TO WORKING SEAMEN SEAMEN'S DRAFT STATUS NOT CLEAR LADY LABOR 'EXPERT' ADVOCATES HIRING HALLS RUN BY COAST GUARD CARGO PLANES NO COMPETITION TO SHIPPING PORT GALVESTON VERY UN HAPPY OVER SORRY SHIPPING SITUATION SHIPPING IN NEW ORLEANS IS HOLDING OWN FRISCO SHIPPING SLOWS,EXCEPT FOR BLACK GANG ERP GRAIN MOVEMENTS GIVE SHIPPING BOOST TO PORT MOBILE PORT MONREAL SETTLES LAST BEEFS ON PHILAE NEW YORK SHIPPING BEGINS TO MOVE AGAIN AFTER BAD WEEKS SIU-CONTRACTED COMPANIES:SOUTH ATLANTIC SS SOUTHPORT RAMS,SINKS FINNISH SHIP IN CHANNEL FOG;MINE MENACES RESCUE MORE AFOUNDRIA MEN BLAST USE OF CHEAP LABOR ABROARD CREW HOLDS MEMORIAL PAUL HUNT DIES IN CUBA;MEMBER OF SIU 5 YEARS SIU COMMITTEE ON HIRING HALL Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 07/02/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/85a6cb8821f9c0ab9e31aca834376afd.PDF 2a5f0814ed65ee5c568ffcc6f05e4053 PDF Text Text •J ,r vV'T 7'*-:^-;:' •. Official Organ of the Atlantic and Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of North America yoL. X SlU Presents Demands To Cities Service NEW YORK—A Seafarers^ In­ ternational Union agreement covering seven Cities Service Oil Company tankers drew nearer reality this week as the Union presented contract demands to the company. The latest development in the di-ive to bring the Cities Service ships under SIU contract came as an aftermath to a communi• cation forwarded Jime 21 by SIU Director of Organization Lindsey Williams, which notified the comjiany of the Union's de­ sire to begin negotiations for the seven ships certified after last winter's collective bargain­ ing election. WILL TALK NEW YORK, N. Y„ FRIDAY, JULY 9. 1948 Say Your SayL Now that the Hiring Hall issue has been hurdled, the SIU Negotiating Committee is preparing for discussions with the operators on clari­ fications in the Union's standard freighter agree­ ment. So that the membership can actively participate in clarifying the working rules, the Committee urges all Sea­ farers to submit their views. Any member wishing to make suggestions for changes in the working rules for any of the three Departments should write them out and mail them immediately to the SIU Negotiating Com­ mittee, 51 Beaver Sf'^i' New York 4, N. Y. This is your opportunity to help clarify any section of your working rules. No. 29 SIU Hiring Hall Victory Is Hailed As 'Blueprint' For Solving Hiring Issue Virtually unanimous approval from all quarters followed in the w^e of the SIU's unexpected announcement last week that the Union Hiring Hall had been retained in agreements with nine steamship operators. Initial reac­ tions, culled from such diverse sources as the public press, organized labcn-, the maritime industry and Seafarers themselves, all pointed to one strong conclusion: that along with preserving one of the most fundamental and precious rights of American seamen, the SIU victory would have a stabiliz­ ing effect on the nation's shipping. Only one group refused to acknowledge the achievement, which was forged in the face of growing anti-union sentiment. The lone dissident was ithe Communist Party, which saw in the SIU Hiring Hall agreeIn response to the Union's ment the one obstacle to its plan contract bid, attorneys for Cities for chaos in the maritime in­ Service advised the SIU that dustry and eventual control of they are prepared to discuss the American seamen. members of the Deck Depart­ garoo courts" it ran during the still smarting over the loss of • terms and conditions of a col­ The Mobile Labor Journal ment of the SS Helen, a Bull war. its infamous Hearing Units a lective bargaining , agreement held that the agreement demon­ vessel, in July 1946. The men From 1942 until the middle of year ago, the Coast Guard is with respect to vessels covered by recent certification of the Na­ pressing the Federal Civil Serv­ June, 1947, the Coast Guard con­ refused to sail the ship on the strated the sound healthy struc­ ice Commission to hurry up and ducted "Hearing Units" which grounds that she was unsea- ture of the SIU organization and tional Labor Relations Board." compared it with "the complete The NLRB certification award appoint 24 high-salaried civilian had jurisdiction over seamen worthy and undermanned. collapse of the commie-domi­ The CG held "hearings" and who violated the law of the sea. was made to the SIU last Feb­ examiners to hear cases of al­ suspended the men's papers for nated NMU attempts to negotiate Under an act of Congress, leged infractions of the law by ruary. which became effective on June six ihonths. The SIU went to an agreement protecting the Hir­ seamen. As soon as company officials 11 last year, the CG retains the bat for the men and got their ing Hall..." To bolster its flimsy cause, the make a study of the SIU de­ (Negotiations on the hiring right to bring charges against paper." back, but the Coast mands, they will notify SIU Coast Guard straight-facedly Guard's attitude was perfectly hall issue between the NMU and seamen, but the ti-ial examiners Headquarters so that a meeting claims that there now are more its contracted companies are must be civilians. The Seafarers demonstrated. tham 1,000 cases outstanding between representatives of both Last" winter, the Coast Guard presently stalemated after three International Union has been for parties can be arranged, the against seamen involving charges years in the forefront of the fight slipped a bill through the Senate months of discussions. Talks of misconduct, incompetence and company's attornej's said. returning the Hearing Units to were renewed this week ai the to reduce the CG's power. negligence. Meanwhile, the NLRB is study­ the brasshats, but the bill was instigation of Federal mediators At the same time. Coast Guard STRICTLY BY BOOK ing the petition submitted last blocked in the House of Repre­ who have been in on the pic­ week by the SIU requesting a spokesmen strongly imply that sentatives. However, the CG can ture since April. The SIU agree­ The main trouble with the collective bargaining election on everything would be better, if be expected to try again next ment reached last week, how­ Coast Guard's Hearing Units was Cities Service's nine other ves­ the CG still acted as judge and ever. was the result of pure col­ year. jury as well as prosecutor in that they conducted no real hear­ sels. The civilian examiners called lective bargaining between the ings at. all. CG officers went every fake charge brought Of these, eight have been ac­ against a seaman. strictly 6y the logbook, taking for in the law passed in 1947 SIU Negotiating Committee and quired since the Union won the the word of the Master, Mate or have never been appointed, but the Atlantic and Gulf Coast Ship previous certification election. OVER PLAYED Engineer who had logged a man, the CG is attempting to have Operators Association, represent­ them named, at salaries ranging ing the companies.) The ninth ship, the Lone Jack, From the way the Coast Guard largely ignoring the seaman's from $5,905 to $8,060 a year, to In its analysis of the SIU's was at sea when balloting was side of the case. keep the issue alive. terminated and will, therefore, hands out statements and the (Continued on Page 15) The SIU, fighting a constant have to be voted now, accord­ way the commercial press plays battle against the Hearing Units ing , to a recent precedent-shat­ up those statements, the general while the NMU praised them, public gets .the impression that tering ruling by the Board. the average seaman is an irres­ contended that the units violated all the basic principles of Amer­ ponsible bum. However, in point Beginning July 15. the Coast Guard will start rigid en­ of fact the more than a thousand ican justice, and that the Union could dislSipline its own mem­ forcement of the legal qualifications for signing ABs on "ckses" cited by "the CG are American ships. largely trivial matters for which bers. Because of a minor break­ If a man had already been men were logged by quick-tem­ Under the law. two-thirds of the ABs on any ship must down in the motion picture logged for an infraction of the pered officers. hold green tickets. In other words, two-thirds of the ABs projection equipment, it will Possibly a man reported for law. Coast Guard hearings meant must show three years of deck time. The remaining third be impossible to hold ° the work a few minutes late, or per­ that he was being penalized may hold blue tickets which require only a year of deck time. regularly scheduled program haps he took an afternoon off. twice for what was probably a On the average ship calling for six ABs. four will have in the New York Hall rec­ That is what mosf of them trivial matter. And if the CG to have green tickets after July 15. reation hall, Saturday, July amount to. Very few of them pulled a man's papers it was de­ All ABs are urged to check their tickets. If you hold a 10. are worth art examiner's atten­ priving him of a means of liveli­ wartime AB ticket, terminating six months after the end of Repairs are being made as tion at $7,000 a year of tax­ hood. the war. you should go to the Coast Guard and get your blue quickly as possible and it is payers' money. ticket, or get your green ticket if you have the three years. CLEAR EXAMPLE hoped that all wiU be in The statements issued by the And if you have a blue ticket and the three years, you order for the shows to bo A good example of how the Coast Guard , are, of course, part should get it upped to green.- whether you got your papers a-esumed next week. pf a campaign. by . which the Coast Guard viewed, matters was during the war or some time earlier. CG . hopes to get back the "kan­ afforded by the case of eight Coast Guard Pushes Hearing Units CG To Enforce Law On AOs Only Temporary �• • . • -v •-• • , • • Page. Two T H E S E AF AR^RS LOG • Friday, July 9, 1948 SEAFARERS LOG i, Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Afiiiiated with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 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 fj? • The Will To Win ^ ^ Although practically all persons closely connected wjith maritime easily understood the SIU's ability to wrest a Hiring Hall agreement, many not familiar with the Union or the shipping industry are seeking the reasons for this accomplishment when other unions are butting their heads against the wall in an effort to resolve this vital issue. • ' The reasons for the Seafarers' success are simple and ctear; all of them hinge - on the fact that the Union membership is solidly united and one of the most aggres­ sive in the labor movement, with a clearly defined pur­ pose—the constant improvement of seamen's welfare. .11 Factors responsible for the unified spirit which permilts the SIU to move forward smoothly and effectively in'attaining its objective are: : First, the Union membership works under the best contracts in the maritime industry. All members are fully aware of their superior conditions and wage scales and are determined to protect them. . t Second, the membership is extremely alert. It is their clear intention that the Union pursue a swift, well-defined program for the general welfare. A high degree of vigil­ ance is democratically maintained and, in this respect, it is , interesting to note that the SIU has one of the greatest turnovers in Union officials. Elections are held annually by secret ballot, and the membership never hesitates to replace any official who is not the best man for the job. ' Further evidence of the fact that the SIU member­ ship has its ear to the ground is pointed up by the tendollar strike assessment, which was overwhelmingly adopted by referendum vote last spring, when it appeared possible that the Union Hiring Hall might be endangered at "the expiration of current contracts. ' J A third and very important factor contributing to the strength of the SIU is the high degree of internal unity existing in the organization. No factions exist to split the membership and dissipate its energies. All prob­ These are the Union Brothers oirrently in the marine hospitals, lems, therefore, are only- those of direct immediate con­ as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging cern to the Union. heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up bj With the purpose of their organization clear and with writing to them. no extraneous issues to drain their time and energy, the MOBILE HOSPITAL D. DeDUISEN membership is free to devote itself to the organizational H. J. JACKSON J. L. ROBERTS wK:' airns. In this respect it is important to point out that the J. B. McGUFFIN T. ZEMBRUZUSKI 1^. membership makes union policy—aboard the ships and A. C. McALPIN , E. T. BROWN in shoreside bi-weekly meetings. C. P. VAKN J M. F. MORRISON H. WHITE X % X. Because all Union policy and regulations stem directly BALTIMORE HOSPITAL A. J. SACCO from the membership, all hands zealously live up to the RAYMOND CARPENTER E. PETRICELLI programs they formulate. M. J. LUCAS H. CHRISTENSEN G. VECCHIO It is for this reason the SIU membership acts quickly WILLIAM R. HARE EDWARD L. PIERCE P. DAUGHERTY and sternly whenever the communist party and other R. KAVANAUGH B. F. DeLIMA ' . crackpots attempt in any way to divert the true purpose THOS. S. JOHNSON C. NANGLE of the Union. The cry "undemocratic" is generally made A. E. YOUNG W. J. HUNT R. PEPIN by these groups when SIU members take steps to keep WILLIAM T. ROSS ' A. BJORNSSON them from using the Union for their own non-union THOMAS BRYANT GEO. H. SEEBERGER A. DUDDE purposes. In fact, the hollow shouting of "undemocratic" ANTHONY J. TANSKI B. KOSOW from these dual-purpose groups is always a sign that the CHRIST B. VIKIN'' W. PERRY SIU members are on the alert and are demonstrating they LOYD E. WARDEN S. RIVERA are always aware that vigilance is necessary to maintain a L. C. HOLMES 4. i NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL XXX serious economic union of seamen, whose one common E. LIPARI objective is to advance their standard of living and the .STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL C. O. LYNSKY J. DENNIS conditions under which they man the ships at sea. F. PREZALAR C. MASON R. F. BLACK It is small wopder, then, that the Seafarers has been J. M. GARDNER A. LOOPER able consistently to lead the way in maritime, setting F. NERING E. OLSEN C. ANDERSON precedents and winning victories which other unions— S. HEIDUCKI B. G. TEMPLEMAN less united, less alert—finally achieve in a watered-down G. FINKLEA RALPH PIEHET degree. J. McNEELY V. P. SALLINGS Mea Now h The Mume Hm^ok When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post­ card, giving your name and the number of yoUr ward. Mimeographed postcards can be obtained free at the Social Service desk. Stolen Island Hospital You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing times; Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 5th and 6th floors.) Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) C. GREEN C. R. GRIMES T. J. TASSIN H. L. SEYMOUR G. SORENSEN STELLY C. FOREMAN GALVESTON HOSPITAL A. E. MOULTON WARREN W. CURRIER J. M. DOONER •f LAPERHOUSE FOSTER COMMANDER XXX SAN FANCISCO HOSPITAL J. HODO W. WATSON E. MELLE D. P. GELINAS P. TRASNUL :; XXX SAVANNAH HOSPITAL H. R. BELL TROY THOMAS F. T. ALKOFER ''r-' W .r �FHday, July 9. 194t THE SEAFARERS LOG THE SS FELIX GRUNDY ARRIVES IN VENICE Page Thraa Del Sol Crew Adopts Shipload Of DP Kids There are hundreds of children was taken aboard the Monarch. ^ in Paraguay today who will long Every child was given all the remember the crew of the MV fruit he wanted. "The gratitude Del Sol. The children, refugees shown by the children," wrote Bradley, "made moist the eyes ol from Germany being settled in more than one Seafarer." Paraguay under a plan of the The letter which went with the United Nations, received through gift of fruit stated: the Del Sol men's generosity "We, the crewmembers of the their first taste of bananas and MV Del Sol, desire to present to the children on board your ves­ oranges. sel this slight token of our sym­ Details of what took place were pathy toward their condition, and supplied to the SEAFARERS hope that you will accept it for LOG in a letter by a Del Sol their benefit. "We have voluntarily contrib­ crewmember, C. A. Bradley. uted the money for this pur­ The South Atlantic vessel, out of Savannah, passes the Italian city's famed Piazza San Marco While the Del Sol was in Forchase and hope that you will ac­ as she makes her way to her dock, where her full cargo of sugar was unloaded on May 6. taleza, Brazil it was tied up next cept it in the spirit in which it is Aerial view of the ship was, submitted by Seafarer Otto (Uncle Otto) Preussler, who reported to the British vessel, Charlton offered." Monarch. The English ship, the happy times during the Venetian stopover. Del Sol men learned, was carry­ HEAVENLY GIFT ing 780 adults and children—265 Aboard the Charlton Monarch of the children being under tenthe Del Sol men found that the years-old—to Paraguay for re­ ship did not supply fruit or settlement. sweets of any kind to the passen­ The Charlton Monarch, de­ gers. men with more experienced sea­ get an essential piece of gear. By TEX SUIT scribed as dirty and over­ men giving them a chance to "Aft;^er being on the water for When he raises or lowers gear crowded, had broken down four Many a competent seaman sail­ learn; and otherwise shows a he is not running excitedly from days out of port. By the time so many weeks the fresh fruit ing as Bosun runs the crew rag­ reasonable interest in helping in­ winch to guy to runner, a ham­ the ship was towed to port, there was like a gift from heaven to ged (as well as himself) by experienced men by giving them mer in one hand, a spike in the was no water aboard and very them," stated Bradley. trying to do all the work him­ intelligible instruction and direc­ other, twisting shackles and pull­ little food. In appreciation for the noble tion and then letting them work ing on lines. gesture on the part of the Seaself. Often this character is of the Del Sol men, seeit out with a little independence He is probably standing back ingSome the pathetic condition of the , Carers, the Senior Escort officer mumbling in his beard, mean­ for themselves, will find every­ out of the road, giving necessary children, passed them apples and,®^^|^® Charlton Monarch — an while, about what a bum crew one taking an inteiest and doing orders calmly, his eye on every oranges. But, wrote Brother, of the United Nations— the best he can. he has. Bradley, "They actually did not presented the Del Sol's Skipper Furthermore, a successful He is more at fault than any­ know what the fruit was for. with a letter of thanks, which Bosun is always thinking well They started to play with it on read: one else, because he does not ahead of the job at hand. He' the deck. When one of the par­ "On behalf of the parents of realize that his primary job is to has the brushes and paint laid ents told them what it was, the the children aboard this ship and organize the crew and their work out for the next job; or a man or children wolfed the food down." myself I would like to take this so that everyone works together. two getting the bosun's chairs opportunity to express our sin­ A QUICK MUSTER cere gratitude to you, your offi­ The Bosun's job could be de­ and gantlines ready for the masts while the gang is still painting fined something like this: Turn When the rest of the Del Sol cers and crew for the very noble on the midship house. crew saw the pitiful sight a deed of presenting to the chil­ all men to, and knock all men That way he does not have quick muster among the crew dren such huge quantities of off at the proper time, mix the half a dozen men standing produced 1600 cruzieros (about bananas and oranges. paint, see that each man has around watching while he and a $90), with which they immedi­ HAVE* SUFFERED proper gear to work with, and couple of others work feverishly ately purchased 3,000 oranges see that all jobs are running rigging up the last minute. possible danger point, his atten­ and 2,000 bananas. "In case you are interested, these people have suffered a properly and safely—and above There is nothing more discour­ tion following the job of every With a letter written by man and bearing in mind con­ great many privations and hard­ aging for a crew than to be Brother Bradley and signed by all see to it that he, the Bosun, stantly the experience and prob­ ships in Germany during the past ignored while these preliminary the Del Sol's Skipper, the food does these things and, in so do­ able reliability of the men on the five to seven years and are look­ jobs are being done by someone ing, keeps the Mate off the deck. outboard guys, the man at the ing forward to being resettled in else. When the crewmembers do Many times serious trouble winch, etc. Paraguay. Their road ahead is gt to work after that, they are arises between the Mate and the going to be a vei-y difficult one Bosun that can be laid Mirectly not going to take much interest GETS RESULTS and I feel sure that the children in it. to the Bosun: Suppose the Bosun Membership rules require will not have an easy time either. The Bosun who does these is up the mast painting like mad, TAKES IT EASY things properly—in other words every man entering the Un­ "At a time like the present it while half of the crew is down ion Halls to show his Union who does his job and lets the is gratifying to see that our A good Bosun often gives the on deck watching him work. hook, pro-book, permit card Then suppose the Mate starts impression of doing little or noth­ crew do theirs—usually has the or white card to the Door­ American allies have not for­ gotten Europe." giving orders on deck. The ing. He goes about things de­ name of being a good guy. man. Nothing else will be Not only will the refugee chil­ Bosun hasn't much kick coming! liberately, seldom gives an order Everything runs smoothly; the recognized. This is for the in a raised tone of voice, and dren in Paraguay long remem­ men feel responsibility, dignity, membership's protection. But this doesn't mean the never bawls men out in front of ber the crew of the Del Sol, but Don't waste the Doorman's and an interest in the work; and Bosun should be breathing down the gang. it's a good bet that for a long — or your own — time by the men's necks. Nobody is gothings go along so easily that it time the men of the Del Sol will He shifts easily from one job to arguing this point. Observe find lumps rising in their throats another with everything lined up is always a wonder how so much the rules you make. every time they bite into a ahead, so that there is no work gets done AVith so little banana. frenzied running fore and aft-to effort. When A Bosun Is RIALLY A Bosun Membership Rules Port Mobile Now Ranks Sixtb In Foreign Trade ing to do much work with a man standing over him. Fur­ thermore a Bosun who starts that can rest assured that the minute he is out of sight, everything will stop altogether. HELPS BEGINNERS A Bosun who is. aware of, and bears in mind, the different cap­ acities of each man; puts each man, as near as possible, on the job he can do best; puts green MOBILE — This port had a big celebration recently when various officials of the city and the state of Alabama got together to mark the 20th anniversary of the Alabama State Docks. The boys had something to celebrate, too, for they can say that Mobile is just about the most modern port in America. If it isn't, whatever port is more modern must have something pretty fine. As the result of a lot of planni^ig, hard work and effective promoting during the past 20 years, Alabamians have built up Mobile, until it now is the countiy's sixth port in foreign trade. The Alabama State Docks and the Waterman Steamship Cor­ poration are the core of the port's development. The State Docks, which were constructed under the direction of a retired Army engineer who built the Gatun Locks in the Panama Canal, cover 550 acres. STRONG AS STRONG There are three huge piers stretched across concrete pilings, one of the piers being strong enough at its outer end to sup­ port 1,000 pounds a square foot. Originally three slips flanked by warehouses permitted 22 ships to be berthed at a time, but $5,000,000 is now being spent to slow in getting under way be­ provide space for additional cause the depression intervened. ships. .Since 1933, however, the business When the docks were first of the port has grown by leaps built, a loading plant with a and bounds. capacity of 600 tons an hour was 'EARNINGS PAY installed along with a cold stor­ age plant having room to ice The docks were financed by a $10,000,000 bond issue. Many im­ 50 railroad cars at once. In 1947 the port of Mobile provements have been paid for handled about 4,000,000 tons of out of earnings, as the present bauxite, bananas, sugar, textiles, new construction wiU be. The machinery, flour, manganese, docks have been completely selfwood, paper and other goods. So supporting since 1943. Eventually, the state of Ala­ much bauxite comes in that Al­ coa ships now arrive and depart bama plans to spend another $15,000,000 on the port—^perhaps in a steady procession. The port development based on with an eye to some of the busi­ the Alabama State Dock... was ness New Orleans is doing. �'te * Page Four I#' THE SEAFARERS LOG Maritime Did OK In Congress, Shippers Feel Although the failure of Con­ gress to pass the two bills pro­ viding 50 percent subsidies to shipowners for new ships is viewed as a serious blow to the maritime industry, shipping cir­ cles feel that they fared pretty well in this year's lawmaking. Almost to the man, spokesmen for American steamship compan­ ies" are of the opinion that the in­ dustry's greatest legislative vic­ tory was the blocking of the transfer of 500 ships to the Mar­ shall Plan nations of Europe. Just about as important, in the view of the company spokesmen, was getting the provision into the Marshall Plan legislation that half the cargoes must go under the American flag," but this clause probably could not have been won had the transfer of the 500 ships not been" blocked. The same spokesmen feel that th^ Marshall Plan shipments will stimulate shipping greatly in a few months. OTHER AIDS The Displaced Persons Act, ad­ mitting 200,000 persons to this country over the next two years, is also viewed as a spur to ship­ ping, as is extension of aid to lines runnig to Alaska. Less spectacular, but of great importance to the shipping in­ dustry, is the fact that the Sen­ ate refused President Truman's request for a raise in Panama Canal rates. The Senate held up this increase imtil it could make a special investigation of the Canal. The two ship subsidy bills would have provided 50 percent subsidies for new ships to be used in inter-coastal as well as foreign trade. They would have been a shot in the arm for the shipbuilding industry and were designed to give the U.S. some of the pas­ senger tonnage it should have. Port Houston To Be Expanded HOUSTON — A nine-million dollar port expansion program recently announced here indi­ cates stepping up of shipping ac­ tivity in the Texas area. Bidding will get under way July 29 for the construction of a new deepwater wharf, the first of seven new wharfs the Houston Navigation District will build un­ der the program to improve and expand its facilities. ' The new dock, one of the few to be buUt anywhere since the end of World War II, will cost $1,000,000, Present plans call for its completion within 12 to 18 months. Exclusive of the ap­ proaches, the dock will be about 500 feet long and about 250 feet wide. Three railroad track will line the apron, which will be es­ pecially suitable for handling pipe, pole.s, piles, rails, timber, .scrap iron and other materials necessitating wide apron or the tise of a locomotive crane. A car-shed extending landward ' and covering two railway tracks will be housed within the wharf shed. Prospective bidders are now studying plans and specifica­ tions for the new facilities. ^ - •' Fridar, July 9, 194V WHAT iTWMK.^. QUESTION: Last week, just before the A&G District announced its Hiring Hall victory, ex-New Dealer Elinore Derrick came out for a Coast Guard-controlled Hiring Hall, adding that unions "sold jobs." What are your views on this? M. F. MORRISON, AB: I think it's a phony scheme to smash the seamen. Such a plan would be loaded with partiality and jobs would go out the back door. It will encourage shipping offices and wide-spread shipping - j of scabs.. I've been going to sea I for 37 years and I defy anyone to produce a more democratic, efficient method of shipping than the present Union Hiring Hall. You come in and register — in turn. You see the jobs on the board. You know where you stand. Under government con­ trol, you'd have nothing. You'd, wait in the dark for a job hand­ out. The whole thing would be rigged by bureaucrats. W. MANNING, Deck Eng.: I don't believe anyone not connected with the merchant • marine would ever give a seaman a square deal. I will politely call anybody a liar who says jobs can be bought and sold through an SIU Hiring HalL As far as a government hiring hall goes, there is where you would really run into favoritism, be­ cause you would be unable to check the ^a^t ions and records of a government bureau. In the Sly every member has the right to do this. Every phase of Union activity is constemtly ~ discussed and acted upon by the member­ ship. The quickest way for any man to join the 99-Year Club is by attempting to show favorit­ ism. in the SIU. TOM MOORE. Deck Steward: I'm against it. It would take us back to the old days, when seamen shipped through the gov­ ernment shipping board, and all the rotten abuses of seamen were at their height. I reihember it well—I still have some old ship­ ping board cards. The better jobs went to men who paid for them; there were all kinds of schemes for blackballing men throughout the industry. You spent days on the docks waiting for jobs without knowing if you were even being considered for them. Then came the Union Hir­ ing Hall — the fairest, squareSt way of shipping there is—and wiped out the abusive^ govern­ ment system. JACK EVANS, Steward: As a Marine Corps veteran of World War I and an instructor in the Coast Guard in World War II, I say, "NOl Keep gov­ ernment bureaucracy out of ship­ ping!" This proposal would be a return to the sordid shipping boards of the 1920s. The Union Hiring Hall brought stability to the maritime industry and for the first time, seamen won their self-respect. The Union Hiring Hall and Rotary Shipping pro­ vide a democratic means of get­ ting jobs, and we have a voice i in its administration. Under no circumstances can we do away t ' '"' with the Hiring Hall and thus | open the way for back door shipping. WILLIAM F. CANAVAN, OS: i' ^ Whenever bureaucrats get an ' V' : idea they suggest that the gov­ ernment step in and take over. There's no more reason why the government should interfere in I hiring of seamen than it .IW should in the hiring of bank tellers, moving picture opera­ tors, railroad employees or any other occupation. Those directly concerned-T-the shipowners and the unions—agree that the pres­ ent Union Hiring Hall works liiiiiiB well for maritime. And with . <" the Union Hiring HalL seamen received self-respect. Mrs. Herrlck talks exactly like someone ( who doesn't know a damned thing about shipping. CARL BARRE, BR: It would never work out. The Coast Guard has a bad enough record now in its relations with seamen. This woman is propos­ ing a little dictatorship, such as the old shipping board had. They gave you a job when they felt like it and there was nothing you could do about it. I have been shipping since 1906, through the SIU since 1942, and I say the Union Hiring Hall cannot be replaced. Government control of shipping means discrimina­ tion, favoritism and no voice for the seamen. This woman speakf/ for the Taft-Hartley crowd which is trying to smash labor's back. It's not seamen's welfare she's interested in. iBimil Di Giorgio Strikers Are 'BraftoA' By T-H Law The Taft-Hartley Law now has been extended to agricultural workers by court order. In a decision handed down by the federal court in Fresno, Cal­ ifornia, on July 3rd, Judge Pierson M. Hall granted an injunc­ tion against 1,100 AFL National Farm Labor Union workers, whose strike against the Di Gior­ gio Fru^ Corporation's 22,000 acre ranch near Bakersfield is now in the ninth month. Although agricultural laborers were specifically excluded under the provisions of the Taft-Hart­ ley Law, according to Alexander H. Schullman, attorney for Local 218 of the NFLU, the court held the Union guilty of unfair laljor practices because it had induced other Unions to refuse to handle or process such products. Teamsters and Winery "Work­ ers Unions were also cited in the injunction for cooperating with the striking farm workers. The hearing in U.S. District Court at Fresno, lasted for three days and nights during which time it heard over 20 witnesses including representatives of the Swiss Colony "Winery, the Sdfeway Stores, the Di Giorgio Cor­ poration and the Unions involv­ ed. EVIDENCE BARRED The court prevented Union at­ torneys from presenting evidence that the NLRB refused to con­ sider holding an election tp de­ termine the bargaining agent for workers employed on the DiGiorgio Fruit Corporation ranch. Judge Hall, speaking in open court is quoted as saying in part: "The Kern County (Farm Labor) Union may be absolutely right and just by all tokens -of law and principle. That is for the Board (NLRB) to determine. The charge here is a vei-y limiting one. Our assignment is only to find out whether L e B a r o n (NLRB regional director) had reasonable grounds to believe that these unfair labor practices havcv happened Whether or not the employer has bargained with his employees has nothing to do with the case." The National Farm Labor Union plans an immediate ap­ peal to have the injunction set aside. The Farm Union strike action has had the support of the SIU, as well ^ of the labor movement throughout the country. In the May 21st issue the SEA­ FARERS LGG printed a report on the Di Giorgio strihe by the Educational Director of the NFLU, Ernesto Galarza. In the June 4th issue, A&G West Coast representative Cardullo reported on the terrorism and violence of company thugs which resulted, on May 17th in (Confitmed on Page 15) j 1;C/ �THE S e A P M R EHS £ 0 <9 Fri<iaf>, Juhr «r P«S» Five Hiring Hali Joy Soothes Poor Philly Shipping Baltimore Gets Break: Payoffs And Sign 0ns By WILLIAM (Curly) RENTZ By LLOYD GARDNER BALTIMORE—Shipping really picked up here last week, a fact which we can state flatly. We actually had to put in hurry call to Philadelphia for men in some ratings and the men who came down have gone <>ut. However, we still have men on the beach and more continue to pour in, because the rumor still seems to be around that Baltimore is the place to get a ship. Well, it is and it isn't. This port has been having its ups and downs, and if you've been reading the LOG you know we have just gone through a bad few weeks. There were eleven payoffs over the last seven days, and what more, there were eight sign©ns. For once the Ore ships weren't holding the port up. Only one Ore ship, the Santore, gave us bny business. She paid off, then signed right on again. , The rest were a nice assort­ ment of Robins, Watermans, Isthmians, Bulls and Alcoas. In addition, there were some ships in transit. PHILADELPHIA — With ship-! ping here in Philly worse than at. any time since before the war, the membership is wondering when the break will come. It really is tough! In the last two weeks we have had two payoffs. One of these didn't mean a hell of a lot, as it was a Bull Line Ship with very few job replacements. The Gateway City took a full crew, but that was two weeks ago and didn'tmake a very big dent in our long list of men registered. A great many of our mem­ bership realize that the war is over, and that you just cam't pile off of a ship today and dash Up to the Hall and grab anotber next day. Consequently, they have the good sense to take it easy with the bankroll. Shipping Continues Fnir For New Orleans strike at this time, there is no as the heat there would have question that they would have ' mowed the guys down. NEW ORLEANS — The status voted to a man to-hit the bricks HAPPY HANSON of shipping here remains un­ to save the Union Hiring Hall. changed this week. NeW Orleans Our membership is uhited oh We had the SS John Hanson, continues to hold her own and, issues affecting our Union, some­ of the White Range Steamship from all indications, wiU con­ thing few other maritime unions Company in here this week, and tinue to do so. Everything is can claim. We have no skeletons want to pass a word of praise to shipshape and running smoothly. in our closet and there are no her crew for the first-class job We have been averaging about factions fighting each other in they did. They came through seven payoffs and the same the SlU. The one watchword for with flying colors despite some number of sign-ons each week. the entire SlU is "Go Forward." of the officers and conditions All ships scheduled to come into Getting back to the shipping naturally existing on a ship that the Port of New Orleans during picture here, the Alcoa passen­ is on her first voyage for a new the next week afe going out ger ships are scheduled to go company. again on their regular runs, with into Mobile now, instead of Responsible in no spiall meas­ the exception of the MV Loop coming to New Orleans first. ure for the smooth success of Knot, Alcoa Steamship Company. This change will not hurt busi­ this voyage were the efforts of The Loop, Knot will be turned ness or shipping here to any two crewmembers—Tex Suit and over to the Maritime Commission great extent, because these ships Joseph Barron. In true SlU style, after her payoff, with her event­ will be on six months articles they kept all beefs down and ual disposition not yet announc­ and the crews will be able to the ship came in with a welled. She has been out since De­ payoff in any of the two ports pleased Skipper and a wellon 24 hours notice. cember on the shuttle run. pleased crew. (Sorry, we don't have . the Captain's name avail­ SAD NOTE UNANIMOUS able.) We sort of hate to see these All beefs on the White Range The SlU Negotiating Commit­ tee's report on the agreement for ships leave this port, however, as were squared .away at the pay­ retention of the Union Hiring they are now in very good shape off and, although the procedure and are absolutely no headache wasn't over until 8 o'clock, all EASY BEEFS to the officials. A vote of thanks hands came away highly satis­ One of ,the pleasant things and praise goes to the crews and fied. Hefe VO/ZiCrA about last week was that we delegates for their splendid work The Bosun, too, was happy. ^dn't have any tough beefs to in keeping these vessels running He received 84 hours overtime ^tlle. The beefs on the ships for not being high man. This in true SlU style. paying off were very minor ones, The crew of the SS Alcoa Cor­ and the same can be said of the sair donated a radio to the new few beefs we encoimtered at Hall, with the understanding that 'BfFF's'WAV^ the sign ons. Everybody, includ­ they will trade it in for a larger ing the crews and the Patrol­ model later on. The thanks of men, was happy about the en­ the membership go to the tire situation. thoughtful Brothers of the Cor­ What little routine beefs we sair. did have were settled aboard the Also holding its own for the ships in SlU style, of course. Hall was accepted unanimously past two weeks is the weather. Nobody was gassed up and noth­ by the membership at last week's The thermometer has been ing occurred to cause any meeting. bouncing over the 90 mark but trouble, unless you can call a A vote of thanks was extended it is not too bad in the Hall. clerical error aboard the SS to the Committee for its past The membership still is dis­ Oliver Loving, Alcoa, trouble. yrork and for the job we know cussing the air conditioning set­ it will do in future negotiations. Some of the boys in the Stewup here and all hands feel that resulted from the fact that there jwds Department accidentally The membership and officials a few dollars invested in air- was a phony mate aboard who signed on for a trifle over a in this port feel that the Nego­ cooling equiptment will add im­ had never sailed an SlU ship and dollar a month. We caught the tiating Committee did a bang-up measurably to the comfort of who thought he knew more commendable job in coming mistake, however. the members and also add to the about working and respecting The boys here keep on doing through with the Hiring Hall. men than the Skipper—who was value of the property. a job aboard the tankers without Their accomplishment was definitely classed as a "swell Anyway, its a damned good a let-up. They know that the even more spectacular because Joe." membership wants to put every they did it withoiit any of the thing we're out of the old Hall, Better luck next trip, Chief ship that sails \mder the SlU hullabaloo that accompanied the Mate. If the ship is SlU, you'll banner, and they are trying NMU's unsuccessful negotiations. know belter. If it's NMU, it And this reminds us of the their best to do just that. Wont make any difference be­ We can do it too. If the boys situation back in June 1946, when cause you won't have to pay any keep going for those tanker jobs! the NMU was grandstanding and If you have a beef or a overtime. they'll get them under contract ^ carrying on only to settle for In this respxect, a word of ad­ problem when you're on the some day. That's the way we five bucks less than our memWest Coast, contact BIU, vice worth passing to chiseling got Isthmian. bership got. A&G District Hq., 165 Mar­ mates is this: Never fry to chisel After we went on strike and a ship where the company -r> bowled over the Wiige Stabiliza­ ket Street. The telephone on number is DOuglas 2-549S. itself wants its crews satisfied, tion Board in the nation's big­ Drop in between ships, and as in the case of the SS^John gest maritime strike to date, the Hanson, of the White Range get acquainted. the NMU cried to high heaven Steamship Company. Seafarers in Ihe Port of and rode in on our sweat to de­ New York are reminded thai mand the same thing. the Recreation Hall • (third deck) remains open every WATCH THEM night until 11 o'clock. Strong and the Governor Miller, Now with our Hiring Hall issue By KEITH ALSOP There are plenty of faciliboth of Waterman. Hes to help while away the settled, you can bet your bottom GALVESTON—The arrival of The beefs aboard these ships dollar the NMU will come up evening. There's a fairly with a contract similar to ours— several grain ships spurred ship­ were minor and all were settled well-stocked library, and a after we have paved the way. ping here this pa§t week and at the payoffs. The two Water­ goodly number of technied How smooth the NMU has travel­ it is hoped they will mark a man ships signed on crews here books. Cards and games are led since the SlU's inception and revival of activity, in spite of this week. available and the soft-drink since we cut a path for them on last week's report that the im­ machines are kept filled. NMU SCUFFLE mediate prospects appeared dim. all major issues! Or if you just want to sit The chief topic of conversa­ The membership in this port back and be entertained you TWO SIGN-ONS tion here in Galveston still feel that to retain the Hiring can fasten your eyes on the seems to center around the pos­ While only a tanker came into Hail is probably the greatest television screen. At any rate, you're v«d- step forward that could be taken Galveston the week before, three sibility of the Seafarers procur­ vessels were in port, for payoffs ing its ewn building. It can't be dotne every night utattt at this time. . Although the membership nat­ last week. These werfe the Steel denied that the fellows in New eiev^ urally was hofung to avoid a Surveyor, Isthmian, the Gable Orleans have set up something By EARL (Bull) SHEPPARD On The Cu33t Come On Up STILL EXIST But there are still some guys that go for the whole works the first night ashore and then dash wildly up to the Dispatcher next day with a desperate plea, "1 just gotta' have a job! I'm broke." A word of advice. Fellows: One night of wine, women and song is a hell of a price to pay for weeks of worrying about a flop. A diet of hot dogs or ham­ burgers can become very tire­ some. We have a couple of ships here that are in idle status waiting for cargo. Everyone is hoping that this cargo shows up soon. The news of the retention :of our Hiring Halls and the report of the Headquarters Negotiating Committee was received with a great deal of enthusiasm here. BIG FACTOR •• .r The consensus of opinion seems to be that our officials are doing a good job in these negotiations. This attitude of faith, which SlU members have in their Union, and confidence in their officials, is one that must be looked on with a gi-feat deal of envy by other maritime unions who are not so fortunate. The labor front is quiet here in Philadelphia. The operating engineers on various construction jobs settled their strike this week with a substantial wage increase. Until next week then, I'll say so-long with a hope that a few ships will steer a course for the Philly waterfi'ont. Grain Cargoes Spar Galveston Shipping ,• it#? • iiil'A :i '• • for the membership that is well worth trying to duplicate—even if on a smaUer scale. Everything is going along fair­ ly smoothly, except for a little ruckus kicked up on the water­ front last week, when the NMUrers were fighting among them­ selves— with the commies, of course, figuring prominently in the affair. , As this is being signed off. Jack Kelly, Tiny Phillips, James Hammond and J. Allen are among the Seafarers on the beach in Galveston. �Pag« Six ^5; TBE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, July 9. 1948 Shipping in Port Of Now York Aiinost As Warm As The Weather By JOE ALGINA Spotless Ship don't always look for fresh sal­ ads and fresh fruits, carefully set out the way men like them. But there they were on the Loving. The rest of the ship was clean too, if I . seem to be spending too many words on the Stewards Department. The more ships like this in New York and all other ports Polaris Takes Cavalier Place In NY-WI Run NEW YORK — We kept oxir, Patrolman to get down to their NEW YORK—The other day I lingers crossed after last week's ship immediately.'' NEW YORK—Last week the went aboard the SS Oliver Lov­ r^hort of fair shipping, hoping Lots of times there just isn't ing, an Alcoa ship, and the" visit Alcoa Polaris sailed from this that it would maintain its pace Patrolman available to send was a pleasure. port with freight and a dozen out right away, but that doesn't —it did. passengers to the Caribbean and Although she was in from the Surinam as a partial replace­ So, this week, we can report mean the crew should take ac- bauxite run" (she paid off in ment for the Alcoa Cavalier, again that shipping is holding Baltimore and is now in drynow operating out of New Or­ its own in the port of New York. dock at the Todd Shipyard in leans and Mobile. We won't make any predictions Hoboken, New Jersey), the Lov­ The Alcoa Polaris and the Al­ for the future — reporting the ing was spotless. What struck coa Patriot, both C-ls, between present status is as far as we'll me most was the Stewards De­ them will provide a sailing fid. partment* which you might not from New York every three 'The torrid holiday week-end expect to find in world-beating weeks. saw the Patrolmen as busy as shape aboard a drydocked vessel. The two ships will constitute ever paying off the ships and The messroom was about as a very substantial replacement handling the sign ons. clean a one as I ever have seen, for the Cavalier as cargo car­ They all got to the beach this and the Messman on her deserves riers but will not, of course, week like the rest of New York's a compliment or two. I hope he be close in passenger capacity.millions, the only difference was keeps up his good work on the For that reason, there won't be that they didn't hit Coney Is­ next trip which was scheduled as many Stewards Department land or the other bathing spots. to start right away. tion on its own. Instead, they jobs on these ships as there Their time was spent at the the better off the Union will were on the big cruise liner. I didn't sample the chow for should just sit tight and wait. piers along the North and East A Patrohnan may be a little the simple reason that I didn't be. The boys on the Loving But what New York loses, the Rivers. ^ have time. But it looked good really are living up to the mot­ Gulf gains, since the Cavalier iMaybe they were the lucky while in getting to the ship, but to, "An SIU ship is a clean ship." will sign on in New Orleans and to me. ones at that. PYom the reports he'll make it and settle the beef On a ship in drydock you in less time than could be pos­ JamM ShMhan pay off in Mobile. in the newspapers, the beaches sible by the crew. had their biggest week-end in Nobody likes to save receipts, history. What a crush that must but every once in awhile it have been! proves to be a good policy. One Some of the good ships hand­ guy in the Hall here got a letter Br CAL TANNER Korea, and the Hurricane, de- hard to understand the men's led by the Patrolmen this week from his insurance company re­ stined for Japan. w^re the LaSalle, Waterman; cently telling him that his policy enthusiasm over this develop­ MOBILE—The improvement St^l Architect and Steel Ap­ was a year in arrears and' he ment. ALL SMOOTH noted in shipping here last week prentice, Isthmian; and the Cor­ The Negotiating Committee is _ , „ , . was no longer - insured with continued to the point where it al' Sea, Coral Sea Steamship tjiem. The payoffs as a whole were to be congratulated for the vic­ is presently slightly better than Company. smooth, with only a few minor tory it scored on this highly im­ Luckily, the guy had receipts it has been for some time. beefs, which were settled portant maritime issue—possibly : All of these ships came in for his premium payments, and clean and dispensed with the he squared away with the com- Besides seven payoffs, we had speedily to the satisfaction of the most important issue yet to five signons and three ships in all concerned. Also in for a face the SIU. payoff formalities in short order,'pany in short order. transit. Approximately^ 261 men payoff is Isthmian's John Wanato the great satisfaction of the A few weeks ago, this column' KEEP RECEIPTS were shipping out, the break­ maker. While the usual run of Patrolmen. There were others reported on the dispute between down showing these to be 130 minor beefs is likely, we don't equally as sweet to handle, the local contractors and the Mo­ . ^ , but , The same thing applies to dues bookmen and 131 permitmen. expect any trouble on this ship. bile Building Trades Council.' these fo^ gam the Patrolmen s ^he chances are that nod as the weeks tops. ^he Union is not going to claim The vessels paying off. were the In transit this week were the That report was based on news­ HOLLYWOOD, SIU STYLE you're way in arrears in your Governor Graves, Hurricane, SS Ransom E. Moore, Alcoa; the paper accoimts, which insisted dues, if they are paid up to City of Alma, Lafayette, Wacosta Steel Navigator, Isthmian, and on calling the dispute "a strike." and Monarch of the Seas, all of the Agwiwerl, of the Richfield Just in case the word hasn't date. A LOCKOUT the Waterman Steamship Cor­ Oil Company. gotten around yet, the New, The Union records department The first of the Alcoa passen­ poration. York HaU has turned cinema.jig pretty well on the ball. HowActually, it was a lockout, in­ Eyery Saturday, around noon, a ever, sometimes men lose their Those signing on were the ger ships is scheduled to hit spired and instigated by members fuR-length sound picture is pre-j Union books and there is quite Monarch of the Seas, bound for Mobile this week and the mem­ of the contractors' association. sented on the 3rd Deck. Last a snarl getting their records Puei'to Rico; Lafayette, headed bership here is anxiously waiting The Building Trades Council did w^k's presentation was "Second straight once more. It's for this for Japan and Korea; the Alcoa to see what the turnover on these not call a strike. Its members Chorus" with Fred Astaire. reason that it is a good idea to Pilgrim, which was to make the ships is going to be. have been locked out now for If you've got nothing to do, keep all dues receipts. It saves bauxite run; the City of Alma, Schedules are being arranged the fifth week. and want to sp«id an enjoyable a lot of headaches sometimes. likewise scheduled for Japan and so that one passenger ship will The~ SIU stands ready to help hit Mobile each week for a pay­ two hours for free, latch onto in any way their Brothers of the off and i-eplacements. Each will a seat on the 3rd Deck and take stay about two days. Slated to in the show. arrive first is the Cavalier. She The 3rd Deck, by the way, is due Saturday and will leave offers other entertainment. In Tuesday, July 6. the evening the television set is always on, if something worth­ BIG NEWS By SAL COLLS while is being offered. All base­ The biggest news of the week ball games, fights and' big do­ SAN JUAN — As usual we |and the Jean, which loaded sugar to the membership here was, haven't had any actual payoffs here before going to Ciudad Truings are screened for the mem­ of course, the announcement thai 01 signons, but we've had a lot jillo, we have had the Wild Ranbership's pleasure. our Hiring Hall rights had been of activity because quite a numger, the Dorothy, the Angelina, Sunday, when the shipping the Monarch of the Seas, the preserved. Since we had all deck is open from ten to three, ber of ships are hitting here. There always is somebody who Governor Dixon, the Suzanne, |fought so hard to win this demthe recreation room is available wants to get off, so we send a the Frances, the Marina, the Ar- ocratic way of shipping, it's not fdr the Brothers having the af­ replacement. lyn, the Morning Light, the Beaternoon to kiU. Drop in some­ The Ponce was in one day. She trice, the Monroe and the Re­ time and look over the facili­ took an AB. On the same ^§iy sario. ties offered. Building Trades Council, as long we sent a Third Cook and a as this lockout by the contrac­ This matter has been repeated Mes.sman to the Carolyn. On an­ SQUARED EVERYTHING To all members who have tors continues. several times in tliis column, but other day we sent a couple of In addition to shipping from checks held for them at because of the many beefe aris­ Black Gang men to Ciudad TruOn the job prospects for the one to three men to each vessel branch mail rooms: ing from it, it is necessary to jillo by , plane to catch the Jean. coming week, we have three or we have had some shoregangs, Port Agents will not give out four shi^s in idle status waiting mention it once more: When These days were typical so far taking time off while the ship as shipping is concerned, which notably on the Monroe, the Fran­ any mail containing checks, for cargoes. These ships are is in port, all crewmembers is why I mention them. We send ces, and the Suzanne. On a unless the addressee shows dead now, but are subject to be should inform the department a couple of men to this ship, a couple of hurry calls for replace­ sufficient evidence of his taken out in the next 10 days— ments we've had a little trouble head of the fact. identity, such as Union book, which should help Mobile ship­ couple to that one. finding the right ratings, but seaman's papers, discharges, ping a little. If a replacement is needed, Besides the Ponce the Carolyn everything was straightened out. etc. the man can be called and no There are about 230 bookmen The Goverpor Dixon, a Water­ one will have to take on the and approximately 420 permitAn instance has been re­ man, had a simple beef which we additional burden of your job. men on the beach here at the ported of an envelope con­ squared, as did a couple of other By giving the department head moment. taining a check being picked ships. On the Wild Ranger we the score it saves a lot of trouble Check the slop chest be­ up by a phony who later had a performer. Among the Seafarers in the later when you return to the fore your boat sails^ Make There was an unorganized ship forged a signature and cashed local Marine Hospital are H.-J. ship. sure that the slop chest con­ in here, one-of the Cuba Distill­ It. To prevent a recurrence, Jackson, J. B. McGuffin, A. C. tains an adeciuate supply of checks will be given only to McAlpin and C. P. Yarn. A per­ ing Company tankers, for which PATIENCE, PLEASE all the things you are liable an NLRB election, based on an the person to whom it is sonal visit by any of their Broth­ Another matter which has been to need. If it doesn't, call the addressed, and the only after ers in a postion -to do so would SIU petition, has been ordered stressed'before is > when a crew Union Hall immediately. for the near future. You can be ' Rtil'idenllficaiion is made. be greatly appreciated by these calls the Hall and asks for a sure we took care of it. I hospitalized men. Mobile Shipping Shows Good Improvement No Payoffs For Port San Juan, But It Has Plenty Of Aotivity Prove identity Check It—But Good �Friday. July i, 1848 Vl^ ' TH E S E AF AR ERS I 0 i? Page Se^ea SAN FRANCISCO—Chairman BOSTON — Chairman, Ray A. S. Cardullo. 24589: Recording Queen, 34594; Reading Clerk, G. Secretary. AX Bernstein, 21065; Menney, 48077; Recorditig Secre­ ' Reading Clerk, J. Reyes, 1428. tary, W. Siekmann, 7066. .. Only New Business of other Minutes of previous meetings REG. REG. REG. TOTAL SHIPPED SHIPPED SHIPPED TOTAL Branch minutes was read. All fiORT DECK ENG. STWDS. REG. DECK ENG. STWDS. SHIPPED in other Branches read and acwere accepted. The West Coast Boston ; 32 19 24 75 12 9 23 44 c e p t e d . Secretary-Treasurer's Representative's Report was read New York 279 192 170 641 145 150 9r 394 financial report and Headquar­ and accepted. It dealt with the Philadelphia 71 • 47 31 149 23 22 15 60 ters report read and accepted. misunderstanding between the Baltimore 220 271' 102 593 197 135 91 423 Port Agent, in verbal repoft, A&G and the SUP regarding a Norfolk ^ 76 33 176 70 24 17 111 stated that shipping was practifbeef on an Isthmian ship in the Savannah 44 26 19 89 33 9 19 61 all.y at standstill, although seyPort of Seattle. Brother Car­ Tampa '. 20 16 14 50 27 22 .9 58 eral vessels touched port in trapdullo explained the nature of the Mobile 105 82 72 259 129 109 74 312 sit. He announced that the con­ beef, and Brother A1 Bernstein, New Orleans 187 151 216 ' 554 175 133 174 482 tract ratj^fied at previous meetipg who was also involved-and who Galveston 74 36 52 162 81 42 41 164 was now in effect on Boston-Prphandled the A&G's end, gave a San Juan 22 11.9 42 16 13 6 35 vincetown Line, whose SS Steel brief picture to supplement the Grand Total 1,121 927 742 2,790 908 668 568 2,144 Pier had been crewed last week. report. Full details have been Also, he continued, the Wilspn sent to the A&G Headquarters NOTE: A&G men shipping on the West Coast are not included in this report. Line had consented to raise pay Offices. A resolution was con­ to standards existing on other curred in to open an SIU-A&G contracted summer boats. He The A.s.sistant- report of Trial Committee on Branch minutes. All Branch pointed out that the former pqrt Hall in the Port of San Fran­ patcher-Clerk. cisco. Motion under new busi­ Secretary-Treasurer pointed out charges against crewmember of minutes accepted, as were min­ official, who had been waging, a ness to investigate the Bosun on that this would be a saving to SS Montebello Hills recommend­ utes of special meetings. Great campaign here of a purely per­ the Kelso for walking off the the Organization, and would still ing that man's book , be re­ Lakes and West Coast minutes sonal nature, had not been to sea ship for the three days he was in provide for adequate service to voked, concurred in the recom­ to be posted. Agent reported during the last 14 years and "is Wilmington. Amended to put a the membership. It was moved mendation. Voted charges against shipping very slow with only two now working as a longshoreman. The another man for conduct unbe­ payoffs in two weeks, one Water­ Motion carried to accept report • "do not ship" on this man on and carried to accept. Agent's Report was read and ac­ coming a Union member, elected man and one Bull. Both were of SIU Negotiating Committee. A&G ships until he appears at cepted. The Secretary-TreasTrial Committee. Voted to pur­ very clean with only minor beefs. One minute of silence obsery^ the A&G San Francisco Branch. urgjiig, communication concerning chase fans and air-conditioning Various ships in transit visited in memory of Brothers lost ^at Carried. Under Good and Wel­ fare there was discussion on the the Hiring Hall Agreement was unit for Hall. Agent said that and squared. Repoited to mem­ sea. ' length of time it would take to read and accepted with a vote there had been very few jobs, bership on Negotiating Commit­ 4. 4. 4. ^ open a Hall in San Francisco, if of thanks to the Negotiating although plenty of ships were tee's report, recommending ac­ BALTIMORE—Chairman, Wil­ the resolution went through. One Committee. Motion under New leaving Norfolk in transit. Moran ceptance. Also reported on burg­ liam ' Renlz, 26445; Recordihg minute of silence for Brothers Business that any man perform­ had laid up last of the V-4 tugs, lary in Hall in which thief got Secretary, Ben Lawson, 864; lost at sea. Motion carried to ing in the hotel above the Hall erasing more jobs. Outlook in away with four dollars and a Reading Clerk, AI Stansbury. be brought up on charges. Un­ port not good. Members advised few packs of cigarettes from 4683. . c adjourn. der discussion, it was pointed out by Dispatcher to avoid port since machines. Agent expressed hope Following men Obligated: L. 4i GALVESTON — Chairman R. that men on the beach had 200 men were on beach. . J. for early upturn in shipping. Kiplaks, C. Dandrade, A. Taylor, Ac­ M. Harlsson, C. Baunne, C. PihSweeney, G-20; Recording Secre­ rooms free of charge,- and some S. Lewis, C. R. Kent, C. W. Ma­ Agent's report accepted. tary, Val James, 7803; Reading members were raising hell and riner, R. B. Webb and W. cepted communication from Di­ cipno. Baltimore minutes and giving the operator of the hotel a Leclair were Obligated. Under rector of Organization and Secre­ financial Clerk. Mickey Wilbum, 37739. reports read and ac­ and cepted. Secretary-Treasurer's re­ Galveston minutes accepted. bad time. Motion carried. Mo­ Good and Welfare a number of tary-Treasurer's financial Secietaiy-Treasurei's report read tion also carried to instruct inembers blew their tops on sev­ other reports. Patrolman's report port read and accepted. NeW and accepted, as was Headquar­ Headquarters to look further in­ eral questions. Minute of silence and Dispatcher's report also ac­ Business of Branch meetings read cepted. W. J. Small, G. B. and accepted. Voted to post apd ters' report to the membership. to the unemployment compensa­ for depai-ted Brothers. tion situation. Brother Simmons, Gepec, A. S. Reinholt and R. D. file West Coast and Great Lakes % % % Branch minutes accepted, the retiring Agent, \yas given a vote NEW ORLEANS — Chairman. Rittle were Obligated. Charges minutes. All ship's minutes to Philadelphia minutes to be re­ Buck Stephens, 76; Recording of thanks. against man resulted in vote to be forwarded to SEAFARERS ferred to Headquarters. Minutes Secretary,' LeRoy Clarke, 23062; hold his permit until SS Cape LOG. Trial Committee's findin|rs 4. 4. 4. of special meetings. West Coast SAVANNAH — Chairman and Reading Clerk, Johnny Johnston, Mohican "'returned to Philadel­ and recommendations accepted. and Great Lakes minutes to be phia. Various Union matters dis­ Heard and accepted Agent's im­ filed. Heard reports from Agent, Reading Clerk, C. Starling, 6920; 53. H. R. New Business of all Branches cussed under Good and Welfare. port. Reports of Dispatcher and Patrolman and Dispatcher and Recording Secretary, read and accepted. Agent re­ Minute of silence for departed Patrolmen accepted, as was re­ accepted them. Voted to place Burke. Meeting adjourned. port of Hospital Committee. All Branch meeting minutes ported 14 payoffs and 11 signons. Brothers. member of Black Gang of SS 4. 4. 4. Fifteen paj'offs expected in next Voted to have last shipping call ' McKittrick Hills in 99-Year Club read and accepted for filing. MOBILE — Chairman, Charles at 4:30 p.m. instead of 5:00 p.m.. West Coast and two weeks. after charges of messy drunken­ Voted to file No lay-ups ex­ ness were read, the vote being 51 Great Lakes minutes. Secretary- pected, with possible exception of Kimball, 52; Recording Secretary, Voted to raise A&G salaries to to 1. Concurred in recommenda­ Treasui-er's- report read and ac­ AiV Loop Knot, Alcoa. Nggotia- James Carroll, 14; Reading Clerk, meet rising living costs. Went on record to prefer charges tion of Committee on manner of cepted. Negotiating Committee's tions are being squared away Harold J. Fischer, 59. New Business of^all ports read against man for conduct unbe­ registration forwarded in com­ recommendations accepted by a with various towboat companies munication from Secretary-Treas­ vote of 75 to nothing. Agent re­ under contract to MAW. Con­ and accepted. Agent reported coming a Union member. Minujte urer. Concurred in recommen­ ported that shipping had been at tracts are ready for signing that that the greatest victory in the of silence for departed Brothers. dation on Radocean agreement an all time low for past two will be better than any in the histoi"y of any trade union since Under Good and Welfare, several included in communication from weeks. However, SS Cape Nome industry. Elections soon to be the Taft-Hartley Bill had become' Brothers hit the deck to compli­ Director of Organization. Ac­ is paying off in Charleston and held in the George B. Ziegler law, was achieved by the SIU ment the Negotiating Committj^ cepted recommendation.on Hiring expected to ^ake a few replace­ Towing Company. Shipping for Negotiating Committee in pre­ on getting the Hiring Hall. Hall made by Negotiating Com­ ments. Pi-ospects dim for im­ Brother members in the Marine serving the Hiring Hall in the NEW YORK — Chairman. mittee, and extended heartfelt mediate future. I^ad to turn Allied Workers Division is good agreement reached with the At­ Williams; Recording vote --of thanks to Negotiating away permits at door because with some deepsea members tak­ lantic and Gulf Coast Ship Own­ Lindsey Hall would not hold ing these jobs. The Negotiating ers Association. The Agent fur­ Secretary, Freddie Stewart; Committee for obtaining best fire-trap Hiring Hall clause in Maritime. them. No word from New York Committee's report was read. His ther reported that shipping was Reading Clerk, W. C. McCuistipn. All Branch minutes read atiid Minute of silence for Brothers yet about lease for new Hall. report was accepted. One min­ picking up, with twenty ships ex­ accepted. Heard communication Patrolman reported that vaca­ pected to call in the next two ute of silence for departed Broth­ lost at sea. from crew of SS Robin Kirk, re­ weeks, four Waterman ships ex­ tions would be a good idea while, ers. Under New Business, mo­ X i. X TAMPA — Chairman W. E. shipping is down, but expressed tion carried unanimously to ac­ pected to, crew up, and three Al­ porting that man placed on pro­ Higgs, 223; Recording Secretary. hope for upswing. Under Good cept and concur, in Negotiating coa passenger boats, the Cavalier, bation had always been a firstR. Seckinger, 307; Reading Clerk, and Welfare several Brothers Committee's report. Written mo­ Clipper, and Corsair, scheduled late Union man. Voted to refer said they hoped they would get tion by Brother Edwin Westphal to make Mobile a regular port '^f communication to new Trial R. H. Hall, 26080. New Business of other Branch the new Hall. Minute of silence and 20 bookmembers of the SS call. Report accepted. Negotiat­ Committee authorized to consider Del Mar to i-equest Negotiating ing Committee's report was ac­ new evidence in case. Heard minutes was read and accepted, for departed Brothers. with the exception of Galveston Committee to endeavor to get cepted, with a vote of thanks. letter from Brother asking rein­ ^ NORFOLK — Chairman, J. A. additional Stewards Department Headquarters' report was ac­ statement. Voted to refer plea where a motion was made to ac­ Reinstatement Committee cept all but the building resolu­ Bullock, 4747; Recording. Secre­ jobs on. this type of vessel. Mo­ cepted. Motion to non-concur to tion which was referred to a tary, J. S. White, 56; Reading tion carried. Under Good and with resolution passed in New Other communications heard and ClerlL Ben Rees. 95. Welfare there was discussion on York regarding the SS Fort accepted. Entire report of Ne­ Committee. Norfolk minutes and financial Assistant Secretary-Treasurer, the $50 fine for missing a ship. Bridger. There was a motion to gotiating Con->mitt-e read vef J. P. Shuler, reported that the reports accepted after reading. The chair pointed out that rules elect a committee to go with batim. Motion by Colucci that laid down by the membership the Agent to purchase a com­ report be accepted and concurred Secretary-Treasurer had received Secretary - Treasurer's financial Brother in by the membership and that a letter of resignation from the report read and accepted. All made this fine automatic, since munications system. Tampa Agent, Claude Simmons, New Business of Branch minutes such offences hurt the union. Charles Kimball, James Carroll, the Committee be given a vote John Prescott and "Harold J. of thanks for the fine job it had and had recommended that Sim­ read and accepted. Voted to file Motion carried to adjourn. Fischer were elected. Motion to done in getting the Hiring Hall mons' resignation be accepted. West Coast and Great Lakes min­ % X % Motion seconded and ' PHILADELPHIA — Chairman, non-concur with the resolution clause. Brother Shuler recommended utes. Read letter from Louis that this action be concurred in Hunt, father of Seafarer Paul L. A. Gardner, 9697; Recording from Boston. Motions carried to carried by unanimous vote. No by the membership and that at Hunt, who died recently. Voted Secretary, R. W. Pohle, 46826; purchase chairs, window fan, New Business. Nobody hit the present only two men be on ^he to send letter to LOG. Voted Reading Clerk. D. C. Hall, 43372. water cooler, radio, and public deck under Good and Welfare ' Moved, seconded and carried to address system. One minute of due to suffocating heat in RooseTampa payroll, an Acting Agent to concur in recommendations of .\ Heard read New Business only from silence for departed Brothers. velt Auditorium. and Ralph Seckinger, Acting Dis- Negotiating Committee. A&G Shipping from June 15 To June 29 �THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Eight Friday. July 9, 1948 AMD NEWS lis;:.' Meetings, Prove Crew Of SS John Hansen Hangs Up Well-Run Jackson Men As Union-Wise Two firsts' In Voyage To Greece The SIU crew of the SS John Hansen paid off in New Orleans this week after scoring a couple of notable "firsts" during their voyage. The gained the honor of being the first SIU crew to sail a vessel of the newly-contracted White Bange Steamship Company, and at the same time, they found themselves the crew of one of the first ships to leave the States with a cargo for Europe under the European Recoveiy Plan. Tex Suit, Bosun on the Han­ sen, in submitting photos to the 1.0G taken during the maiden SIU voyage, stated that for beipg th« first trip under an SIU contract, none of the usual agree­ ment difficulties were encount­ ered. They, of course, had the usual minor beefs, but "All in all, it was a fine trip with excellent cooperation from the crew and the officers," Suit stated. After taking her initial SIU crew in New York on April 10, the Hansen went to Galveston, where she loaded her ERF grain rairgo. On April 28 she left Galveston for Greece with two other vessels loaded with similar cargoes, these being the first to leave under the provisions of the European Recovery Plan. In Greece the ship discharged her welcomed grain at Patras and Piraeus, and while in the latter port the crew visited near­ by Athens and saw the Par­ thenon and other well-known ruins of ancient Greece. LOUD IN PRAISE Back in h U. S. for the payoff in New Orleans, the crew was •1 '5' - A good example of the way Bosun on the type.of co-opera­ ship's minutes should be handled tion the department heads are loud in its praise for the smooth­ Stewards Department were so was received from the SS An­ entitled to from Union men if ness of the voyage. The Skipper, well enjoyed by the crew that drew Jackson, Voyage W8, they in turn are to receive the Captain C. Poulakous, was well most of the men have decided to Waterman SS Co. It shows what full benefits of their contracts. liked by the crew and Steward stay aboard for another trip. an SIU crew can do when they Crewmembers of the Jackson Max Lipkin, too, earned their "If all trips are like this one, are on the ball, and points up the obviously understand that ship­ thanks. this company is going to be one value of the whole SIU Educa­ board meeting are the heart of The cooperation of the Captain of the best liked in the SIU," tional Program. ship's organization and essential and the fine chow put out by the concluded Tex. The Seafarers' official ship's to the smooth functioning of the minutes form was used properly union apparatus. and all reports and business clearly and concisely recorded. The minutes give evidence of a competent. Union-minded crew, taking care of their ship's busi­ ness in orderly SIU manner, and, An accident in his Boston as such are a- credit to them­ home resulted in the death of selves and the Union. Seafarer George Goss, according The days of rough and ignor­ to word received recently from ant seamen who could be kicked his wife, Elsie. around by the officers and com­ The fatal accident occurred on pany executives because thiJP'did April 30 at 53 Clarendon Street. not know enough to protect their Brother Goss, who was bom rights and conduct themselves in an orderly fashion is past, and in Massachusetts May 9, 1908, the Seafarers is leading the way, joined the SIU in New Orleans as the Jaekson men demonstrate. a little over three years ago. He Noteworthy are the efforts sailed in the Engine Department. made by this crew in the regu­ In informing the SIU of her lar meetings, under the heading husband's death, Mrs. Goss asked of education to instruct the new that the news be published in members ' in, the methods and the LOG "SO that his many principles of Union action. friends will know about it." The March 28 minutes reveal Brother %oss was in good discussion on how best to co­ standing at the time of his death operate with Union Patrolmen in and burial benefits, along with assuring adequate provisions of the Union's condolences, were the ship before signing articles. forwarded to his widow. Under sunny Mediterranean skies, their ship bound for There was also discussion on how Greece, part of the John Hansen crew strike a pose for the to fully instruct new in-coming Surveying The Damage camera of 3rd Assistant Neal Thomas. Standing in front are, crews in the mattfer of checking left to right—Nick Francos, OS; Bob Turner, Deck Engineer. repairs and accommodations of a ship before commencing a voy­ Seated are—Marco De Polo, MM; Pop Kapor, Wiper; Tex Suit, age. Bosun; Cecil, MM; Norbert Tobin, OS. The three men in the On March 17, the minutes re­ rear are—Johnny Jensen. AB; Philip. Wiper; E. Korelis. port there was discussion by the Deck Maintenance. ' . George Goss Dies In Boston Home Digested Minutes Of SiU Ship Meetings MOTHER OF LATE MEMBER THANKS SIU FOR KINDNESS VIRGINIA CITY VICTORY, and handed in to the Patrolman. fare: Motion that delegates make A letter of appreciation for May 16—Chairman. Frank Puthe. Deck and Engine Delegates re­ up repair list to be turned over the kindness and sympathy Secretary Peter Patrick. Dele­ ported a few hours disputed to Patrolman. Motion that the shown by SIU members in the gates, reports read and accepted. 'overtime. Treasurer reported he ship be fumigated before leaving death of Seafarer Philip Aeree New Business: Motion made by had ordered books out of the the next port. It was suggested was received by the LOG this Christo Mantzokes to convert ship's fund but they had not ar­ that the Deck Delegate see the week from Brother Acree's mospare port side lockers into stor­ rived yet. New Business: Motion Mate about having the foc'sles ther. age space for bread. Carried un­ to turn messroom fine money sougeed before getting in. A Her letter, which was also animously. over to the mess boys, and to vote of thanks was given to the signed by Phil's brother George, charge 25 cents admission to the Stewards Department for their stated: "Words cannot express Chico Erazo. AB, stands near first movie per trip to be paid to fine, cooperation throughout the my appreciation for "your kind­ crack in port side of Water­ Brother Mason Seals who oper­ trip. One minute of silence for ness and sympathy. I shall al­ man's SS La Salle at number ways love the Union and all four hatch. Bound for the Far ates the machine. Under Good departed Brothers. it stands for. May God bless and East, the La Salle collided and Welfare Brother George keep each one of you." Duxworfh suggested that drinks i, ^ with another ship in the Mis­ Brother Acree died on May 15 sissippi River, below New ALCOA PLANTER, May 10— be ordered through the bell boys in Seattle, Washington. Orleans. Chairman W. Tracy; Secretary as members were abusing their Alley. Stewards Delegate re­ privilege of going to the bar. ported he had been requested to One minute of sjlence for. de­ equal overtime. New Business: parted Brothers. It was moved to contact the i 4 4 4 Union regarding the require­ LAKE GEORGE. May 3— ment in LaGuiara, Venezuela to CAPE SAN DIEGO. May 9— Chairman Mysholowsky; Secre­ declare new clothing. Chairman H. Clemens; Secretary Bound volumes of the SEAFARERS LOG for the tary Burris. Deck Delegate re­ A. Tremar. Deck Delegate re­ six-months from July through December 1947 have just S. ^ t, ALCOA CLIPPER, Mar. 7— ported complaints about cups and ported disputed overtime which Chairman Grindstone Johnson; coffee urn being left dirty. En­ would be good. Stewards Dele­ arrived from the binders. Members may purchase them—Secretary Abe Handleman. Ship's gine Delegate reported that the gate reported overtime was put as long as they last at the cost price, which is $2.50 per Delegate reported minutes of messroom was being left unclean. in for the wiper sougeeing en­ copy. previous meeting had been sent New Business: Motion to warn gineers' quarters. New Business: Also available are some copies of previous bound to the Cavalier, and the Corsair. day workers not to use night Motion that tropical shorts may New mattresses had been ordered lunch. A two-dollar fine was ap­ be worn in the mess hall but editions at the same price. Bindings on all volumes are of for anyone leaving coffee that underwear shorts would not and a repair list handed in. proved sturdy buckram with dates lettered in gold. bag in the urn. be allowed. It was decided that There was trouble with the Chief 4. 4 4. the center table would be re­ All Seafarers who wish to set up a permanent file Mate who has declared that he intends to get rid of the whole JOHN ISAACSON. April 10— served for the 4-8 watch at sup­ with a minimum of effort should act promptly. The. gang. A foc'sle log was read and Chairman William Pittman; Sec­ per time. A fee of fifty cents bound volumes may be purchased at the Headquarters motion made to have it signed retary E. Owen. Good and Wel­ fContinued on Page 9) baggage room, 4th floor, 51 Beaver Street, New York City. 1947 Bound Logs On Hand ¥ ,/v .. - �Friday, July 9, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings elected Treasurer. Good and (Continued from Page 8) Welfare: Brother Handlesman Would be collected from all suggested that Ship's Delegate hands to defray the costs of a see about sending the sick Chief cable to the Secretary-Treasurer Pantryman to the hospital. One Jrequesting* that the company minute of silence for Brothers office be contacted in protest lost at sea. to the Captain's and Mate's continued disregard of the agree­ XXX ment. One minute of silence for WALTHAM VICTORY. AprU Brothei's lost at sea. 25—Chairman Jack Johns; Secre­ tary C. V. Dix. No beefs re % t X ROBERT G. INGERSOLL. ported by the Delegates. New April 18—Chairman Warren W. Business included two motions Currier; Secretary C. Oliver. Old regarding the i-enewal of fans and Business: It was reported that the installing of oscillating fans number four deep tanks had York- as the animal was vicious in addition to the porthole fans been taken care of as recom­ and had bitten James Baldwin, in the foc'sles. There was a mo mended by crew. Delegates re­ the Fourth Mate, and a long­ tion to condemn the canned mil HEAT eETTiNG YOU DOWAJ P JS VoUR ported on Union standing of shoreman. Motion that crew not aboard and have it replaced as SAL LOOKINGPASTURES, members. New Business: Motion pay off until disputed overtime soon as possible as it was all COVFREP WITH CABBASE J' IS \tUR OABBASE to have slop chest price-list is squared away to the crew's bad, and a motion to^ave P/?ACTICALLYAION-E;CISTENT f THEN posted in the crew's mess. Good satisfaction. clock installed in the PO mess YbuR T/ME WHERE YOU CAN HAVE A LONGand Welfare: Discussion covered XXX room. Under Good and Wei ALCOA CLIPPER. AprU 4— ware: It was decided to have fixing drawer: in crew's messcool. CNE (COKB), MBET SOdlE /Nl^ReSTlNS" room, refraining from leaving Chairman Tex Krohn; Secretary the Patrolman find out why the Gtiys CLIKE YOURSELF) , AND HAVE ALLTH^ cups on deck, installing dish- George Duxworth. Membership Captain did not get cigarettes in eAnBRTAlNNlENjOMTHe HOUSE — AT THE Xack in pantry, and the issuing standing reported by Delegates. Durban or Trinidad. One min of linen piece by piece. One Treasurer Greenburg reported ute of silence for Brothers lost minute of silence for Brothers $31.85 in the ship's fund. New at sea. Business: Victor J. Mierman lost at sea. elected Ship's Delegate. Motion by Benson, seconded by Stevens to have one general meeting per trip, amended that this meeting be held the day before arrival, with the understanding that spe­ cial meetings could be called as XXX By HANK required to handle major beefs. ALCOA CLIPPER. AprU 18— XXX Good and Welfare: Letter read MASSMAR, May 13—Chairman from 88 Cavalier in which they Chairman Benson; Secretary While those communist officials and a minority of communist Frank Hazen; Secretary Lee acknowledged receipt of Alcoa Greenberg. Ship's Delegate re­ rank and filers continue to foul up contract negtiations and con­ Jacobs. Deck Delegate reported Clipper minutes pertaining to ported on night lunch beef that fuse the general memberships in other maritime unions, our tough there was 200 hours overtime Second Steward's room, and new was .straightened out. Chief Cook SIU boys are taking it easy after approving the SIU's Negotiating in dispute and suggested that ac­ niattresses. Discussion by Blan- who made pierhead jump and is Committee's Hiring HaU victory against the shipowners. All the tion be taken before getting to chard. Fox, Mierana, Duxworth doing the best he can, and ship sailors want now is plenty of ships to come in so they can feel Sparrows Point. New Business: and Tex Krohn on problems aris­ fumigation which will be car­ what it is to be on a ship again. Motion by J. Baldwin, seconded ing from the showing of movies. ried out when the ship goes in by Dow, that the Deck Engineer's Reverting to New Business a ship-yard upon arrival In New name and permit number be sent motion by Krohn, second by Orleans. Deck Delegate reported Well, shipping has slowly picked up here in New York to Baltimore so that his shipping|Maulfrey. accepted, to charge that $3.00 had been collected for and some other ports. While suffering with too much "shore record could be checked. Motion each member fifty cents for the the ship's treasury, and the leave" in American ports, and watching plenty of televised by Baldwin that a rank and file ship's fund out of which the Stewards Delegate reported he baseball games and boxing matches, the brothers have had committee be elected and sent to projection operator would be had collected $4.00. Treasurer plenty of time to familiarize themselves with the SIU's or­ the New York hall to report to paid overtime for showing the reported the ship's fund stood at ganizing program, read "retroactive" copies of their weekly Headquarters, officials that the pictures, the messman would be $31.85 and 72c in Trinidad union newspaper as well as study the various important SIU crew was ready to hang the hook paid one hour for cleaning up stamps. Motion that payment of booklets printed strictly for their benefit. if deemed advisable. Charley after the show, and the re­ Brother Mason and Brother Motts.'Saulet, R. Kosch, and Jim mainder be used for the pur­ Mauffry, Second Electrician, for Baldwin elected to the commit­ chase of magazines and books. showing the movie should be left Who's in town? Well, there's Bosun. William Brady—an oldtee. Good and Welfare: A letter One minute of silence for de­ up to members in the form of timer and one of the best speakers among the rank and file... to the LOG was read by the parted Brothers. optional donations. Amendment Brother Jimmy Millican—who probably didn't see his shipmate, Secretary. One minute of silence by Brother Ballenger to build up Chailie Henry playing solitaire a few week^ ago on our recrea­ for Brothers lost at sea. ship's fund. Amended further by tional deck... Brother Weaver Manning, the deck engineer and Blanchard's motion to limit fund XXX expert pinochle player for those long trips... Leo Siarkowski ARTHUR M. HULBERT. Jan. to $200.00. Good and Welfare: who just came in recently from a trip and immediately asked if 19 — Chairman Myers: Secretary Suggestion by Brother Krohn XXX there were any unorganized tankers to organize. Say, Leo, we Roy R. Kerr. Motion by Myers that the Ship's Delegate contact have gained plenty of newly-contracted tanker companies since ALCOA CLIPPER, Feb. 22— and seconded by Foster that the Patrolman about getting new you've been out in the world... That famous "seafaring mi&)cholobeefs between crew members be Chairman Lewis; Secretary coats for waiters. 2nd Pantry­ gist" (he who mixes those hard beverages) Brother Eddie Mooney Greenberg. Ship's Delegate re­ settled without running topside. man asked that the slopchest be tom-ing the town with his better half after homesteading on the Motion by Holt and seconded by ported that he and Brothers re-stocked, and Brother Moriana SS Cavalier. Balinger, Johnnie Johnson, and Kerr that performers be fined. suggested that a list of needed Brother Myers was elected Ship's Buck Stevens had contacted ai-ticles be turned in to Depart­ Delegate to replace Brother company officials in an attempt ment Delegates. One minute They were 60 days in Buenos Aires. They were 47 days Burmaster who died as a result to have the Chief Mate removed. of silnce for departed Brothers. in a Polish port but he didn't go ashore—mostly because of of an accident on Tuesday, Janu­ The company refused and after the freezing weather and other conditions ashore. The entire consulting the crew it was de­ ary 13. One minute of silence trip lasted seven months. Who was this lucky Seafarer? None was observed for Brother Bur- cided to sign on with the under­ other than th© mighty Percy Boyer from New Orleans. Percy, standing that no unnecessary master. with his traditional mustache anchored on his face was spin­ overtime would be worked. The ning talk last week. He was remembering his good old "salad" company was also requested to XXX days (his young days, in other words) when he was happily paint the messrooms and renew active as a professional (or was it amateur. Percy) authority M. V, DEL VIENTO. Feb. 28 the mattresses and pillows. New in bicycling and boxing. Percy asked if his shipmate. Jack coffee was put .aboard and the —Chairman Fred Miller; Record­ Self, from Mobile, was anywhere in the ports since he hasn't plastic cups would be replaced ing 'Secretary John . H. Gon­ seen him iii some time. Brothers, for Percy's sake, how's zales. Delegates reported on the with crockery. The condjtion of Jack Self getting along nowadays? numbers of books and permits in the Second Steward's room was XXX their dpartments. Motion by also brought to the company offi­ MASSMAR. May I — Chair­ man Miller, Secretary Bierman. cial's attention. Claims are still Brother Kelley and seconded by The SEAFARERS LOG will be traveling free of cost to the Deck Delegate reported the Mate being pressed for recovery of Alvin Selico to contact Head­ Brothers • requesting it be sent to their homes: Marlen Buttke of quarters officials upon return losses in cigarettes, money and was doing deck work and the South Dakota, J. Decareaua of Louisiana, August Knighton ol Captain was doing Carpenter's clothing during the search of about re-locating the messmen's ouisiana, Roland Parker of Louisiana, Harold Slitts of Minnesota, work. Also that the Chief Mate ship in La Guaira. Treasurer re­ and electrician's quarters as they Cyril Maze of Kansas, Ruben Llauger of New York, George had refused to initial disputed ported that $30.00 remained from were too hot and, in the case of Dority of Virginia, Adolph Danne. of Alabama, Russell Hilton of New Business: the messmen, badly overcrowded. overtime. Engine Delegat.e re­ previous trip. Florida, Harvey Graham of Alabama, Donald Mclntyre of Florida, ported the engineers were doing Brother Ciminski elected Ship's Good and Welfare Included dis­ F. Lewis of Alabama, James Biehl of Louisiana, Samuel Mccussion on cleanliness of laun­ fireman's and wiper's work. Delegate. Motions to make up Connell of Pennsylvania, Albert Buckworth of Delaware, James dry, and the returning of cups to Stewards Delegate reported dif­ new repair list, to have ship McGhee of Missouri, John Chiorra of Pennsylvania, David Mcpantry. The Steward notified fumigated, to put more insulation ferent menues were often posted Duffie of Georgia, Orville Wahlin of Florida, Richard Newell of the delegates that they were free in Second Steward's room, to in mess room and galley. New Texas, Francis Sylvia of Massachusetts, Thomas Bryan of Con­ to check the ice boxes and re­ send copy of minutes to the Business: Motion by Baldwin, necticut, Wallace Olsen of Wisconsin, Worth Pittman of Virginia, quisitions whenever they cared Delegates aboard sister ships in Seconded by Barnes to have the William Sherar of Oklahoma, John Gallagher of Pennsylvania. Brother Greenberg to. dog removed from ship in New the fleet. WHAT IMVS? XL ^BAFAR£^$ / CUT and RUN m •,L- »iji �liiiiiiiiii la­ vage Ten llir T»£ • v.. A FA RIE R S L^ G Friday, July 8, 19*W tHE MEMBEBSmP SPEAKS Member Feels Hiring Hall Victory Points Way For All Labor Unions THE SIU SONGBIRD OF THE SOUTH To ^he Editor: of the ships, the membership has trained in the legal aspects of backed Union policy with a mil­ negotiating with the companies. I'hat the SIU was able to itancy and discipline seldom It is entirely possible that in bre^ through the legal barriers seen in any labor organization. finding a working solution un­ of fhe T-H Act to sign a Union der the law that preserves the Hirihg Hall contract with its LEGAL TRAINING Union .Hiring Hall, the SIU has operators is proof of its maturity prevented a deadlock that would Beefs have been won with a and-' basic soundness. A compar­ have put the maritime industry speed and efficiency that has ative newcomer, the SIU has back 25 years to the old Ship­ warranted the respect of ell— grown steadily month by month, ping Board days. especially that of the operators. year by year, till it leads the industry in wages and working| contracts have been The membership can well be proud of the record. I'm sure conditions; while its organizing "P to on the ships proud of the SIU. Through all of this the Head­ program is spreading steadily quarters Organization has been James Netter intd unorganized fields. Apd now it is pointing the way for all organized labor faceil with the most restrictive legislation in years. It is no surprise to SIU mem­ bers that .with others tied up in injunctions and faced with To the Editor: loss> of contracts, it is this Un­ After spending 11 months in ion i_ that has found the way the Marine Hospital here in through the legal maze to pro- New Orleans, I believe that ful tect the Union Hiring Hall, and credit should be given to the at the same time preserve the gne doctors we have here. Dr. Union's initiative in its right to Q. C. WiUiams, in charge of the open negotiations as future con- fourth floor, is one of the finest ditions warrant. surgeons that has ever been in But it is a great credit to the any hospital. When it comes to SIU in "the eyes of the national fixing a beat-up man he is really tops. labor movement. Docs Mended Leg; Praises Staff Of Marine Hospital I came in with a fracture most doctors would have given up; This has been accomplished but he told me if I had the through solid rank-and-file par-j patience to stay in the hospital ticipation in Union action and he would give me a good leg. policy. Our gains have come|Infection set in and for nine .through negotiation and economic' months Dr. Williams and the action; but whether in time of staff including Drs. Mintz, Sills, strike or the normal operation Hernandez and Perez reaUy worked. Today I am walking around and ready to sail again. All of the nurses in the hos­ pital are just as nice as they can be and are always trying to help the patients out. If any of the Brothers need To ,ihe Editor: RANK-AND-FILE LEADERSHIP H^d For Uptown When In Ponce, Brother Suggests f- • vV,S '• I notice in the LOG from time to time various tips to Brothers. Here's "a tip for Seafarers finding theniselves in the port of Ponce, Puerto Rico. If you're in this port for the first time and don't Know your way around, this may aid in steering you in the right direction. Immediately off the docks in Ponce is the Marchant Marine Bar. If you'll take my advice, youll keep on walking. The place is unhealthy, the drinks are ex­ pensive and the women—well, they won't do you any good, that's for sure. -11: you want to enjoy the Port of Ponce, keep walking on up­ town. There you'll find things are much cleaner and you'll have much more fun. There are plenty of places to quench your thirst andi the young ladies are not adverse to making the acquaint­ ance of seamen. Too many guys get off a ship and hit the nearest ginmill. The waterfront ginmill operators are not above sticking you for the limit if they can. Get away from the waterfront and you'll find a lot more to . do and your pocIcetfebok will stand the strain easier. James Watt SS Hilton hospitalization. New Oi'leans is the place to go. Leroy Clarke New Orleans LOGLESS BEACH NOT ANY MORE To the Editor: Just received twenty-five LOGS here at the USS. In my previous letter I said there were none aroimd, but now I see the SIU is right on the ball for the membership. I know they will be appreciated by all. As of this morning I'm not the only, man on the beach. A Bosun missed his scow by twenty minutes in Bremen. Keep up the good work.by not letting the Coast Guard pull any fast ones in Washington. We sea­ men had enough of them and their dirty work' daring the war. That's all for now. I hope to be around soon. W. Filipponi Bremerhaven, Germany ALL SMILES ON THE CITADEL VICTORY Brother Roy Pourciaux's interpretation .of song-stylist Moon Kouns as he appeared the night the new SIU Hall opened in New Orleans. When not lullabying the boys. Brother Kouns can be found at the entrance of the Hall, where he watches the books and permits go by. Asks Safety-At-Sea Confab To Back Steel Lifeboats To the Editor: struction. though many exact­ I see they are having a con­ ing requirements were made vention about Safety of Life At regarding size bouyancy. the Sea, and I understand a Sea­ number to be carried on dif­ farer Delegate has gone to listen ferent type ships, and the equipment which must be car­ in. ried in the lifeboat. All life­ I hope he is able to have ob­ boats must now be standard solete wooden lifeboats, such as Class 1.) I have seen on some Panaman­ ian ships, replaced by steel ones. Perhaps steel is short in some countries, but safe lifeboats should be the first objective of Every member making a such a conference. donation to the Union for. Tell that old, sea warrior who any purpose should receive pulled Harry Manning to bits an official receipt bearing that I agree with him. I remem­ the amount of the contribu­ ber that during the inqury' in tion and the purpose for Boston into -the SS Titanic which it was made. tragedy, a lady giving evidence If a Union official to whom was asked, "Why did you run to contribution is given does the 'bill head'?" That proved that the judge did not know a not make out a receipt for ' the money, the matter ehould ' bill- head from a bulkhead. immediately be' referred to Rossi ,Paul Hall, Secretary-TreaTturer, SIU, 51 Beaver Street, (Ed, Nofe: In Brother WeisNew York 4, N. Y. berger's report on the Safely In advising the Secretaryat Sea Conference, which was Treasurer 6f such transac­ run in the LOG on June 18th, tions, members should state the decisions of the conference the name of the official and peidtdning to lif^oats were set the port where the money forth. Nothing was said about was tendered. steel being preferred over wood in general mrerall con­ Get A Receipt Wearing their victory smiles, the crew of Isthmian's Citadel Victory pose proudly with the shark caught off Kuwait in the Persian Gulf by Deck Maintenance O. KivikowskL The shark, no easy baby to tame, put up a fight lasting almost two hours. After examination, the crew found him to measure 11 feet. 4 inches and boast 187 teeth. Photo was submitted to the LOG by Brother Kivikowski after the ship paid off in Baltimore on June 11. �Fridarr Julr f. IMt rHE SEAFARERS im Log-A -Rhyt hms When It's Coffee Time By JAMES (POP) MARTIN At coffee time in Yankee ships Down in Buenos Aires, The sailor lays his paint brush down Along with his other cares. V He hies below to the messroom, Drinks the cup that cheers, And with an awful line of guff, Pins back his shipmates' ears. Wild and wide are the tales he spills, Down south of the line, Everyday at 10 and 3 when It comes up coffee time. He knows what's wrong with Brooklyn, Who lost to Kid McCoy, Why 'Lizabeth fell for Mountbatten» Why armor should not deploy. He speaks of the jail in Hongkong; Coppers, women and sin; Tequila, champagne and saki, Of coolie and mandarin. Gnome-like he'll romanticize Down in the Argentine, At 10 and 3, and every day. When it comes up coffee time* How he sailed the stuff that built The Panamanian locks; Sent Kaiser Bill away to Doom; Put Hitler on the rocks. - Out-thought the Japs off Tarawa; Was in on Oran; - Weirdly wide, the yarn he spins. Our bold seafaring man. There never was a pie yet. You or I can find'. But he hasn't hand his finger in. Testing out its kind. Then topside again he wanders. And with a haphazard air. Helps Allah push a paint brush around. For he's in Allah s care. Omnipotent, loving Allah, Made him without any wings; He knows the romanticizing sailor Belongs in the scheme of things. And we can bless our lucky stars For you or I can be The guy who has the answers right Any day at 10 or 3. Gear-Grabbers iSurt Union The membership of the Seafarers Infernafional Union has consistently reaffirmed its position that gear-grabbers can't be good Union men. Any individual who stoops to pilfering gear such as coffee percolators, linens, etc.. which are placed aboard SlU-contracted ships for the convenience of all hands, is, above all, guilty of a malicious disregard of his shipmates' welfare. Crew conveniences on most SIU ships today are not there by accident. They are there because of the Union's successfullyfought struggles to bring greater benefits and comforts and to provide decent conditions for the membership while out at sea. These hard-won conveniences are for the benefit of ALL HANDS. They ARE NOT to be appropriated by any individual for his own personal use. Violators of the membership's wel­ fare will be dealt with in accordance with the firm stand taken rei>eatedly by Seafarers in all ports. LOG Page Eleven Brother Warns Of Slick Character Working Hamburg, Bremen Docks • To the Editor: All merchant seamen entering the ports of Hamburg and Bre­ men should be on the lookout for a highly notorious character masquerading as an American ex-seaman. This man is colored, of medium height and middle-aged, and has a round face and thinning hair. He speaks with a northern ac­ cent, but the important thing is that he is a polished talker and an accomplished actor. His present citizenship is un­ known to me, but I believe that he is either an American citizen or a man who has lived long in the States. He dresses immaculately and carries an empty brief case when boarding ships. He carries with him buttons of various American seamen's imions, and displays the one appropriate to the particular ship he is visiting—or should I say victimizing. This man is the lowest kind of a stool pigeon and should be be kept away from all U. S. ships and seamen. HAS, CONNECTIONS He generally starts operations by boarding a ship and asking for the Steward, displaying what­ ever union button fits the occa­ sion, Once he gains admittance, to the ship he will win the con­ fidence of a few men, generally with very little trouble. He will mention top union offi­ cials suggesting that they are his bosom pals. In addition, he speaks German fluently, a trick which is of course an asset. He always manages to find a chance to prove his mastery of German by saying a few words to a stevedore in front of the Amer­ icans. He keeps talking slickly, claim­ ing to know all the local "con­ nections," whatever he means by that. He may say that he could smuggle anything from a needle to an anchor out of the dock without a single bad moment. I The following night, one of the But once you entrust him with same crew, not one of the Vic­ one of your possessions you may tims, saw the fast-talking char­ as well say "goodby"—or expect acter in a Hamburg night spot j trying to suffocate the pat^-ons trouble. I never have had any personal with the smoke of American contact with this man, but from cigaretters and buying drinks a couple of my shipmates and like a Broadway playboy. -No­ some other seamen who have body had to be a Shenock fallen in with' him I gather that Holmes to draw the correct con­ clusion. he is one smooth character. In Bremen recently another In Hamburg he victimized a group of American seamen in seaman fell a victim to this ^lick this mannei". Ater convincing crook's methods. In this secpnd some of the crew that he was a instance, the smooth boy's .Wea right guy, he prevailed upon must have been to ingratiate them to pack all the trinkets and himself with the American Army what-nots they intended for brass around Bremen rather than , fi'iends ashore. He was going to to line his pockets. On this occasion the man on do them a great favor because he used to belong to the same gangway watch recognized this Union—he had the button to waterfront gyp artist as the ras­ cal who recently had victimized prove it. some shipmates of his and he^. re­ SLICK TRICK fused him admittance. Right While the boys were packing after this, the man who had been the things, the smooth guy went 'on the gangway was stoppeci on ashore to engage a launch. In a the dock by a high American of­ short while the launch came ficial. Finding nothing on the sea­ alongside. The crew loaded their man, the official went aboard the precious gifts and then huriied ship and instituted a fine-tboth into the launch themselves to comb search of the man's quar­ make sure there was no monkey ters. In the end he found a business. The laucnh pulled up at a cer­ couple of very inconsequential tain spot on the Hamburg water­ undeclared articles. The seaman front where normally not even was fined and restricted to the a lost civilian would be walking. ship. Yet on this occasion two Ger­ WORKS BOTH SIDES man cops appeared as if by One of our Mates recognized magic. They {'arrested" the smooth gent and threatened to the slick SOB, saying that on an­ turn the seamen over to the other ship a few months ago he had pulled a similar stunt. It British military authorities. What would you do under the appears that if there is a good circumstances? Naturally you profit in sight he will work with would do exactly what these the Germans. But if there isn't men did, hurry back to the ship much profit in a deal he will turn to moiirn the loss of the valu­ a man over to the American offi­ ables. They were relieved that cials to gain good will. So, they managed to avoid being Brothers, beware! Let me close by imparting a turned over to the British. little sound advice. Try your BROADWAY PLAYBOY best to abide by the rules when In fact, being innocent at first, you're in Bremen or elsewhere; they actually felt sorry that their If you are a heavy smoker, dbn't slick friend had been arrested— try to hide your extra cigarettes under the floor plates in the En­ until they saw the light. gine Room. Several crews have found to their dismay that "the customs searchers in German ports look there first when they come aboard a ship. Lastly, when you'i'e in (Ger­ many, smoke less or don't smoke the SIU. I would like to see an at all. If the one carton allowed international movement started. you a week isn't enough, all I Don't think for one minute can say is "Good luck. Brother." that you people alone have labor Philip M. Reyes disputes. We have them here— and how. This country makes it very hard for the working man to organize and improve his conditions within the law. The Minister of Labor for the Dom­ By an overwhelmii^g vote inion of Canada has done every­ on the Referendum Ballot, thing possible to smash the the membership of the Sea­ Trade Union movement. farers International Union. I by-pass all "isms and poli­ A&G District, went .on rec­ tics," because I understand so well the underlying methods ord to protect itself in the they use. But as a Trade Union hard days to come by build­ man I consider Bill 39, and the ing up a strike fund and American Bill down there (Taftby providing shoreside oper­ Hartley Act) as vicious. Big busi­ ating bases. ness is doing its best to get at the helm. That means a $10.00 Strike Thirty thousand university Assessment and a $10.00 graduates left this country last Building Assessment. Al­ year, for there was nothing for ready many members have university br-ains to do — or if paid these sums. there was it was paid for with The operators will move "cat meat prices." without warning. It is our I will conclude by saying good duty to be prepared. luck to you boys in the SIU who Pay the assessments im­ are doing so much to get better mediately. It is our insur­ wages and conditions. My copy ance for the future growth of the LOG circulates among a and strength of the Union, number of people up herel Douglas Drexel Canadian Yearns For U.S., Likes Unity Shown By SIU To the Editor; I get the LOG regularly up here - in Canada. Gosh, how I wish I were down there! I am a strong supporter of "unity in unions," such as you have in RECOMMENDS SPOT FOR GOOD TIME WHILE BEACHED To the Editor: Would you please send a few L'O'GS to the Dream Castle Bar at Clear Lake Highlands, Lake County, California. What's more, tell the fellows that this is a damned good place to spend their time on the beach if they're on the sunny West Coast. It's only two hours and a half from San Francisco, and there are fishing, swimming and sailboating. Cabins are cheap to rent and everything else is rea­ sonable. I had a fine time here myself, and it's where I'm spending my payoffs from now on. A lot of SIU and SUP oldtimers live here. William G. Lindelof Do It Now �Mde Twelvv t H E S E A F dM£US i. « « •Ffida#, July 9. 1940 Smoky Deck, African Cops UMlaiaed Gear Seaman's Mother Asks Log Only Blots On Kirk's Trip For Information On Draft To the Editor: The SS Robin Kirk, one of Robin's new reconverted baby flat-tops, just completed a good trip to the south and east coasts of Africa. The run was favored by 1 minimuhi of beefs and close cooperation among the crewmen. The only important beef, other thai^ a bit of resentment against the treatment of seamen by Portuguese cops, was the way the stack worked. The stack con­ tinually blew black, gaseous smoke down over the after deck, tnahing any work there an or­ deal. It is hoped that the diffi­ culty will be corrected by lengthening the stack. During the trip we touched at Capetown, Port Elizabeth, Dur ban, Mombasa, Tanga, Dar-es Salaam and Lourence Marques, it was in the last-named port on the^j coast of Portuguese East Africa that the gendarmes once tnofe demonstrated their dislike for..'American seamen. On the slightest pretext or none at all they vWill use a truncheon on you in Laurenco Marques. BACKSIDE CASE fed twice- a day on hay and oat­ meal, no water being allowed. She was secured on the No. 5 hatch, and -it was a matter of conjecture with the crew whether she would live through to New York. For one thing there was the smoke from the stack for her to breathe, and for another her prison of a box prevented almost all movement. But Tippy proved herself to be a good sailor by weathering a heavy gale off Capetown, the smoke and her confinement, al­ though she did lose quite a bit of weight. J. J. Flynn Menbais whoae gaaz hu been lield for more than three months In the fourth floor baggage room of the New York Hall are advised to call for it immediately, or notify the Hall where they wish it sent. Crowded conditions make it impossible to hold gear longer than three months. All effects remaining unclaimed after three months will be sent to the owner's home via express collecL Gear without will be disposed of otherwise. To the Editor: The papers say veterans are mostly exempt, but one never Your paper was of much help knows when our Government to" me during the war years considers the seamen as veterans. when my son was shipping. I When the war effort depended oh found information concerning our ships to deliver men and sup­ draft laws, etc., that I could learn nowhere else; so I've de plies all over the world, seamen were hailed as heroes; but since cided to write you for informa­ tion about the new draft law and the war is over it looks like they are the "forgotten men." what it will mean to seamen anc So the question now is: Are ex-seamen. they veterans too, and will their My son served in the merchant time in the merchant marine marine from October 9, 1943 to apply the same as the armed November 15, 1946, and is a re­ forces? tired SIU book than. I would I trust you will know who.to ike to know if "he will be sub­ contact to find out. I'm sure ject to the draft. many others are wondering about this' too. Thanks for any help you can give me, CRBWUEIUBERS ON SS KTSKA STRIPPED FOR ACTION READS LOG - » smrnmmm. mimwrnMix ... ' f I'll continue to read the LOG and hope to find an answer to this sobn. My son still reads the LOG although he is not shipping. I enjoy reading it too. Mrs. Garret Cogagan (Ed. Note: FuU draft infor­ mation known to the SIU was printed in the LOG, Issue of July 2. In brief, the article stated that merchant seamen are eligible for the draft, but a capitol xuRng is expected which may exempt those hav­ ing a year of continuous war­ time service. To protect themselves, the SIU urges men having the necessary time to secure a Certificate of Substantially Continuous Service through the Mkritime Commission, Room 924, 45 Broadway, New York. Seamen must present their wartime discharges. If writing, mail your discharges or photostats to the Seamen's Wartime Service, Benefits Unit. Marine Rersonnel Section. U.S. Maritime Commmion, Wash­ ington 25, D. C.) It' so happened that our Deck Maintenance was coming back to the ship one night, and coming back sober in case anybody raises the .'question. A dog came up to him and he stopped to pet it. •Wham! A club wielded by a Portuguese copper smacked him on the backside. Not wishing to become a hospi­ tal case, our Deck Maintenance Bosun Felix Bonefai. AB Eugene Occato, AB Alfred Borger. and "S*ud" Russel (kneeling) didn't argue with the leering cop. take lime oul from their duties Jo line up on deck for this picture ie let LOG readers know Instead, he took his mortification that everything is under control on the Kyska. L. S. Augulto, the "Manila Watch," snapped the to the American Consul for treat­ shot. ment. The consul's secretary showed At right—Brothers Eugene Occato and "Stud" Ruszel (straddling the rail in back) are hinr a record book containing the shown rigging a stage over the side preparatory to giving the old Kyska a regular SIU scrap­ names of dozens of seamen who ing, painting, and general "face-lifting" job. had; gotten in the way of a tru­ culently swung club. But the secretary was a bit vague as to what could be done to redress these beatings, saying that in the LAUDS EFPICIENCY past the consul had protested to OF STATEN ISLAND the "Portuguese authorities. How­ ever, the secretary added, the in­ To the Editor: crew sailed the ship there on thing was settled as. promised. MEDICAL STAFF cidents continued to pile up.coastwise articles. But the point still remains that To the Editor: At a meeting held aboard the Itj was efvident to the Deck In New Orleans the repair a letter written by a Patrolman Maintenance, whose name was SS Azalea City, May 19 a prob- beef was again brought to the A job well done deserves a or Agent in one port carries Bill Zargas, that he Would get no em was discussed which we feel Union's attention and there the word of recognition and for that hel^ from the consul. He could is of interest and concern to all company claimed that the re­ little or no weight with officials reason I wish to say something in other ports. relieve his emotions by talking members. in behalf of the staff of the pairs should have been made in, things over with his shipmates, Staten Island Marine Hospital. SUGGEST CORRECTION It is the practice in some Mobile as they had neither the but he thought that we ought to branches of our Union when I have just been discharged time nor the facilities to make do something to prevent further beefs hold up the signing of ar­ the necessary repairs in New •We feel thai this practice from that institution, where I should either be discontinued or Incidents of the sort. ticles to encourage the crew to Orleans. else the letters should be hon­ had been undergoing treatment It was suggested that we- ought sign the articles with the guarfor two months; My stay in the After considerable negotiation to Sign a petition to be presented antee that the beefs will be set- back and forth, our Port Agent ored in all ports. hospital was made as pleasant I tied at the port of discharge, or extracted a promise that every­ We are particUferiy fottrinate as possible because of the kind­ thing to be done, However, the the next port of call. ^ thing would be satisfactorily in having a patierit crew, for ness, efficiency and considera­ plan was drt^ped and at the taken care of at the conclusion it was no pleasure to ride a tion of the doctors, nurses and payoff not a whisper was heard This guarantee usually is a beef for three or four months other hospital employes. letter from one of our Agents, of the voyage, and gave us (the of it. and then be tojd that we were to the effect that unless every­ crew) a letter to that effect. foolish to sail the ship in the They did everything possible thing is settled to the crew's •With his advice We signed for­ first place. to help me and I was impressed LADY PASSENGER eign articles. Therein lies the satisfaction the crew can refuse by the competence of the medi­ Just before leaving Mombasa, We feel that too many times cal staff. tale. to sail the vessel, or take other a female rhinocerous was Upon our return to the States, a ship sails short of stores, slop I was well treated and I brought aboard for the Bronx methods to gain their ends, the beef was taken up in Phila­ chest supplies, etc., all becatuse would like to say thanks to the without jeopardizing their Un­ Zoo in New York. She weighed delphia where a new crew board­ writing a letter is much easier hospital staff. If • any of the a tori, but appeared less ferocious ion standing or becoming in­ ed the ship, and was also taken than tying up a ship and fight­ Brothers now in that hospital than one would imagine these volved with the Coast Guard. ing the beef before signing on— In theory this plan sounds sen­ up in Baltimore, New York, New even though the letter or promise read this, I think they should beasts to be. Orleans, and Mobile where the bring this letter to the attention Her name was Tippy. She was sible and should work. But in repairs were finally made. is made in good faith. practice the opposite is often of the doctors and nureses there. By this time the- repair list We further feel that the above true. M. F. Morrison had grown to over a hundred complaint should not be con­ Here is our actual experience: strued as a reflection on the items—all legitimate. This vessel was crewed up in The company officials in all ability or the job that our offi­ New York in January and. the ports visited refused to be bound cials are doing. Send in the minutes 6f previous crew left no repair list. by any promises made, in other It is the practice itself that youz ship's meeting to the After a leisurely trip to Mobile ports and we were advised by we object to. New York HnR. Oidy in that If you don't find linen the crew paid off an^ left a our own Patrolmen that signing We sincerely hope that you way can the membbttdtip act when you go aboard your on your recmnmdndiatiens. substantial repair list with both fweign articles on a promise Was will print this letter in its en­ ship, notify the Hall at once. the Union and company offi­ a mistake, and then the minntin can be tirety so that we may hear of A telegram from Le Havre or cials. printed in the LOG for the Incidentally, all thfe Patrolmen other experiences along the same Singapore won't do you any benefit eC Idl other SIU The Mobile Hall transferred involved did their level besft to lines. good. IFa your bed and you the beef to New Orleans, where settle the beefs, and instructed 32 crewmetnbers have to lie in it. the ship was to load, and the us to ride the ship until every­ J^zalea City Azalea City Crewmen Want Clarification On Port-To-Port Repair Letter Problem Semi Those Miniites AnENTION! �FHdar, July 9, 1948 Pag* Tfairt**a THE SEAFARERS LOG CREWMEN OF ISTHMIAN'S CAPE SAN MARTIN Heiresses Seek Suitors, Prefer Young Seafarers mmmmi-mm :c To the Editor: Are you a tall handsome and adventurous sailorman? Dotyou wish to seek romance and fortune in semi-tropical climes? fhen come with me aboard the Bull Line's SS Evelyn. All" your drqams may well come true! Only four and a- half days out of Philadelphia lies GasparUlq Island off the coast of Florida. A regular port of call for thq Evelyn is Boca Grande on GaspariUa Island, and therein lies a tale. •L Boca Grande is a secluded and exclusive vacation spot; for some of America's wealthiest families. Here, largely drawiv. by the famed tarpon fishing, live, in season, the Duponts, i the Morgans, the Crowninshields and others in modest 24-room cottages with landscaped grounds, multi-car garages and ^all barracks for the chauffeurs, maids and other honest workers who keep the rich folk going. SEAFARERS WELCOME Always on the look-out for Seafarer crews in Manila< L. Agulto. the "Manila Watch, caught these Cape San Martin men at coffee Hme, Their order in the picture is not given, but the men are identified as William Tschuschke, B. Agol, Paul Margo, Walt Busch. J. Mar­ tinez, A. Plazer, S. Lenert, J. Kruzek and Pete Triantafillos. Also available is a hqtel—with rates starting at 40 dollars a day. A new crewmember of the Evelyn who inadvertently missed his ship spent a night in this hotel. The horrified squawki he emitted on being shown the bill next morning was matched only by his cry of anguish at being shown a mountain of dirty dishes to wash to pay off that portion of the bill his fdnds would not cover. WelcomesOpening Of New ]|^s Tanura Club To the • Editor: I read the article of G. W. (Bill) Champlin in the June 25th issue of the LOG. I agree wholeheartedly with Brother Champlin on ,the question of shore leave in Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia, and some of the other Isthmian ports in the Persjan Gulf. Last year I was aboard an Isthinian freighter scheduled for the Persian Gulf. After leaving Port Said we pulled into Jeddah (sometime called Yeddah) where we were immediately - granted THANKS PHILLY DISPATCHER FOR 'BEING ON BALL' To the Editor: ,I would like to use this means to thank the Dispatcher in the Philadelphia hall for being a man of his word. When I left there recently I asked him to forward my mail to the New York hall. But when I made the request I "felt that the load of other things on his mind mif^t keep him from sending my mail immediately. I .was w^ong. He attended to the matter promptly and my mail arrived shortly after I did. He's on the bsdl and I'd like him to know I appreciate it. Jim Bentley Branch Meetings Don't forget to be there! The next regular member­ ship meetings will be held Wednesday evening, July 14 at 7 P.M. in all ports. With the exception of New York, all branches hold their meet­ ings in their own halls. New York meetings are held in Roosevelt Auditor­ ium, 100 East 17th Street, corner of Fourth Avenue. These sessions are a good chance- for you to hit the deck and speak your piece. Take an active part in the SIU. Make sure you're at the meeting. Remember, the time is 7 P. M. All Brothers must show up promptly. shore leave—launch fare: .$10.00 per round trip. Unfortunately, there was no way to spend our draw, as the Mohammedan religion prohibits spirits of any kind. But never the less it was shore leave. Leaving Jeddah we went to Bahrein, which is more or less English controlled. On the dock there was a sign which read "No Seamen Permit­ ted Shore Leave!" We decided to ignore this, and that night eight of us made for the gate. We went into a small office on the deck, and telephoned a taxi which turned out to be a 1946 Nash. We all piled in and the driver took us to Manama. Everyone of us had a good time as could be expected. RAS TANURA NEXT After leaving Bahrein we went to our main port of discharge, Ras Tanura. We expected to be there for a week at the most, and to everyone's horror we learned there was no shore leave. Believe me, nowhere else on earth can -compar with Has Tanura's humid atmosphere, cloud­ less skies, scorching sun, and never-ending torment of flies which wake you up promptly at BOUND FOR MODERN The elite residents of Boca Grande naturally do not welcome oiie and all to their island refuge where they relax from the 5 A.M. The only hours of peace rigors of coupon-clipping. In fact, a determined effort is made to keep out the "hoi polloi" or common herd. Of course, there are from 8 P.M. to 5 A.M. To all of this was added bum is no aversion to Seafarers. chow. We ran out of such things In this connection it is of interest to m«ation that when -an as bread. Didn't have bread for NMU ship put into Boca Grande not long ago a security guard of one and a half months, and had one policeman for each crewman was provided and £ill women, to live on baking powder bis­ children and dogs were kept indoors for the duration of the cuits. NMU's stay. I could go on for hours telling When a Panamanian vessel once appeared on the horizon, of little incidents like this which the entire able-bodied population of Boca Grande, armed with added up to a fouled-up trip. shotguns, assembled on the dock to bar entry to the Panamanian But to get back to the subject, we lay in Ras Tanura 39 days stiffs. This worked an especial hardship on the Panama sailors without recreation of any kind. since their ship was running low on rice and beans. Finally we picked up the hook WAVY HAIR HELPS and went to Kuaite which is only a few hours from Ras Ta­ , But what of this romance and fortune, you gentle readers nura, and anchored for another ask? Well, brothers, it's like this: six days. When the full tide of monied aristocracy sweeps upon Gas­ pariUa Island in the winter sea­ HOME SWEET HOME son, femininity in various forms XKAlOVOHeiSOF At the end of six months we comes with it. SOOD STOCK-H6S A-BooxMBAiBeB/ got back to New Orleans with There" ai'e petite French 160 hours overtime and some maids, governesses, female com­ very revolting memories of the panions and cooks galore. On "SS Scurvy," as everyone had moonlit evenings by the sea, nicknamed her by then. SIU men can always be seen Now I am informed that a strolling along with these beau-' building has been opened for the teous bits of fluff. use of seamen ,at Ras Tanui-a But for the cream of the which has everything from show­ Seafarers who can boast youth, ers to hamburgers. good looks and perhaps wavy That is very gratifying news hair there is more alluring and and will be appreciated by the pulchritudinous prey. Heiresses possessing high social position, as many SIU men reaching that well as great wealth are numerous in Boca Grande. These lovely port. creatures are no more averse than have been other damsels R. G. Hinkel throughout history to being squired by virile, devil-may-care men of the sea. *'TREASURE ISLAND" Despite the dim view of such goings on held by high-society minded mothers, romance frequently flowers between platinum plated maidens and handsome seafaring gentlemen. One SIU member who abruptly disappeared from the Evelyn is the subject of much conversation among his former shii«nates. None of his old pals has been able to contact him directly for full details, but after his marriage he was seen driving around Miami Beach in a $20,000 Hispano-Suiza automobile. MAKES OUT Those happy smiles of the Evelyn crewmen are not wholly due to the excellent chow, they are also happily anticipating the ship's arrival at Boca Grande on GaspariUa Island. Brother Swift, center, tells the story of what the Evelyn men found on the modern 'Treasure Island in his letter on this page. Other Evelyn men in picture are, left to right—Sergzyski. Isatt, Swift, Alpers and Shaffer. Of course, all seamen are not equipped with the youth and good looks necessary to promote such an outright bonanza as that. One "Eddie Roundbelly," so named by his mates for his lost "Battle of the Bulge," a former baker aboard the Evelyn, did pretty well despite middle age and the inflated waistline, but Ills marriage to a Morgan cook did not excite his friends until they learned that the aforesaid cook was of the elite of all cookdom and drew a steady stipend of $300 a week. Naturally Eddie Roundbelly does not disport himself in an imported Hispano-Suiza. With a working wife he rates only a small but neat 1948 Cadillac. He makes out, though. And so, mates, that is the story of life on the Evelyn. It must be stated, however, if only to forestall a rush of Seafarers to the Philadelphia Hall to join the Evelyn with a consequent depletion of other Halls, that Boca Grande is now a deserted town ^nd will remain so until the next winter season. George Swifl �I»; - ."19f Page Fourteen •K- THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, July 9, 1941 The SIU Contracted Companies: Eastern To better acquaint the SIU membership with the ships tlwy sail and the SIU contracted companies behind them, a series of short articles on these companies and their ships is being run in the LOG. ^ Some of the companies have long and interesting records ijjAmerican maritime history-^ome of that history was made uAh SIU crews aboard the ships. In. New England, where one's Boston-Bangor run for some 25 lineal descent is held as being years, and were as well known of importance if one wishes to along the down-east waters as be accepted in the best groups, Boston beans and Indian pud­ Eastern Steamship Company — ding. }ike^ the families of the early These fine vessels — and they settlers — would easily qualify really were fine ships — had oilas ^ceptable, being in direct de­ fired boilers and engines capable scent from the oldest steamship of delivering 4000 horsepower. operators on the American They were quite often described as the "great white flyers" of fcoasls. ' Tfle company lays claim to the Bangor Line. this honor as a result of evolv­ For many years this was ing through a number of com­ well patronized service for both panies and corporations down passengers and freight, but busi­ ness fell off when motor trucks through the years. The parent organization was became more numerous, tiU it the Kennebec Steam Navigation was finally abandoned with great Company, a company which in reluctance by the company in 1823 owned the first steamer in 1935. Maide waters and one of the So much an .institution was first "steam coasters in the United this old line, that dhe Maine The Evangeline, one of the two remaining passenger ships in the Eastern Steamship Public Utilities Commission made States. fleet. Built in 1924, she is 385 feet in length and has a deadweight of 4900 tons. Her name Eakern, it is interesting to Eastern continue the service for stems from that of the Nova Scotian heroine in the tragic poem by Henry Wadsworth Long­ note, has always operated steam­ several years after it last showed fellow. ships, in contrast with many big a profit on the operations. The steamship companies today Camden and Belfast were then govei-nment took over for wai- amore the night she ran onto and the crew took her to the which grew out of schooner and sold to the Colonial Line. use, and which is now owned by the rocks at Corwins Rock off English coast, where she waa square-rigged operations. WON BY SIU the Alaska Transportation Com­ Portland in a driving snowstorm. beached. She was built in Port­ Considering the present size of the company—two passenger It was during these years- pany. The company was paid a The old Herman Winter (she land, Maine, incidentally, and ships-its early growth and mag- igsg-iggST-that .the crews of million dollars for her last year. ended her days on the rocks off ended her career on the beach nilude is astounmng. Eastern Steamship Lines' vessels Although Eastern was awarded Gay Head at Martha's Vine- near Portland, England. Eastern's other big babies, the After being incorporated m ^^^g process of being what seems like a big sum of yard) replaced the Sagamore, money for the old George Wash- Other Eastern freighters were Boston and New York, were lost. its present set-up in 1901, when organized. ington, you couldn't even build the old Falmouth and Sandwich, during the war while in convoy it took over a number of small a good size ferry boat for that used in the New York-Portland enroute to England. They had lines running services from Bos­ contested for control. The SIU kind of money today. trade. Both of them saw some all ready been sold to the Gov­ ton to Bangor, Maine the com- finally'won"out,"being awarded The Yarmouth and Evangeline war service carrying bauxite in­ ernment at the time, so it pany, in six years, took over the ^ contract when a poll of unwere both returned to the com­ to Mobile from Trinidad. The wasn't truly an Eastern loss. big Metropolitan Steamship personnel on the ships pany after the war, and each old Madison was recently broken Down to two passenger ships qompany which o^rated ships j^eid by the NLRB showed th^ was put back into the passengerup for scrap in Quincy, Mass. at the moment, the Yarmouth between Boston and New York, SIU was the choice of the carrying trade at a cost of well During World War II, Eastern and Evangeline, the ships are and the Consolidated Steamship Comibany, which owned or op­ One of the reasons which made over a million. To put the Aca- operated 30 Victory and Liberty engaged in both coastwise runs , , , T:, , X ,dia back into service, the com- ships, including the famous Lou and cruises to the south. erated as many as 100 ships. travel popular on Eastern's coast-: claims It tvouW cost well Gehrig, which made voyages all In the summer the Yarmouth 'PROSPEROUS YEARS .... over live miUion. runs from Boston to Yarmouth, The company, enjoying its is interesting to note, in view Some SIU oldtimers may re­ over the world. SUFFERED ONE LOSS Nova Scotia, and in the winter, most prosperous days, gradually j of the present prices for travel, member when the Yarmouth hit expanded its fleet during these that the fare by Eastern from the Losmar of the Calmar Line The only ship lost by the com­ with the Evangeline, she runs early years. In the early 1920s, Boston to New York in 1937 in July, 1936, and stove in her pany was the Liberty Arthur fi-om New York to Miami to Sewall, which hit a mine in the Havana. the company built fifteen new was only $6.50, and that in­ bow plates in a dense fog in Englsh channel while returning The Evangeline, in the sunivessels, among them the big cluded berth and meals. Boston outer harbor. from France with a load of war mer, runs from New York to Up to 1941 Eastern operated There may also have been supplies. Bei-muda to Nassau. Each ship 15 freight and passenger ships some oldtimers aboard the Sag- She was hit in broad daylight carries a crew of 207 men. in its various coastal services and employed about 700 people in all departments. Indicative of the fade-out of coastal shipping is that the company is now By STEVE CARDULLO ing kind on this coast instead do in New York. down to only two ships. Two other well-known East­ SAN FRANCISCO — The main of the sleeping kind. A1 Bernstein's raw vegetable If a man signs inter-coastal and fruit diet is making oixr ern ships were the Acadia and item on our agenda out here is St. .John, which were used for the search for a Union Hall that articles, and has no intention of A&G office look like a truck cruising and for the New York- will look like a million dollars, completing the voyage, he should farm. When you turn around Boston run in the wintertime. without costing that much. Just get together with his Skipper be­ you don't know whether you will The Acadia cost $3,500,000 when as soon as we come upon some­ fore he signs on. sight a bookman or a rabbit. As it stands now, too many The other morning a wino built, but a ship of her size thing likely we'll submit it for men come out this way and de­ came in with a hard-luck story. could not be duplicated for at approval. velop "fractured dan<^ruff" and It was easy to see that he'd been least three times that amount. Plenty of ships hit this coast "ruptured handnails" in an effort The St. John was taken over last week. In Frisco 'alone we to get a medical payoff entitling out on a tough one and he hit Al by the Navy before the war for for two bits for a meal. were kept on our toes merely them to something beyond what a hospital ship and is still in "What can you get for two covering the ships in transit. they actually have earned. bits?" asked Al as he opened his The Yarmouth and Evange­ that service. TThe Acadia is On the SS T. Brown we paid This would be all right if they laid up at Newsport News, Vir­ desk drawer. "Here, Brother, line are recognized by a stack off quite a number of A&G men. design having a white block ginia, at the moment, with the Aboard were some oldtimers in­ really were sick or injured. How­ help yourself." In Al's drawer were a head of . *'E". on a blue pennant. The company and the government cluding "Red" Connors, Turren- ever, we have seen many a man recover rapidly from a mysteri­ lettuce, some carrots, a little engaged in what seem to be stack itself is black. fruitless arguments over how tine, Dave Williams, Baldwin, ous illness as soon as his ship left celery plus a few string beans steamers Boston, New York, much the company shall be McLellan, Fortier, Roy and the dock. These guys are mak­ and turnips. Evangeline and Yarmoutli. The paid to put her back into us­ White. ing it hard for men who really "Help yourself. Brother," Al in­ Bill Kierulf came in for a are sick. latter two were completed in able condition. sisted, "it's good for you." 1924. Like all war-operated vessels, load of LOGs. On each trip Bill . The weather hei-e is ideal for We don't know what the wino The Boston and New York she was more or less torn out has been dropping them on the people .who suffer from those really thought. He beat it so fast were sister ships, both of them inside from stem to stern for other side — in Chinese and heat waves you get back east. we never had a chance to ask ran on the popular Boston. to emergency use and is still in that Japanese ports — and he says Here, the weather is always— him. that the response out there has well, almost always — warm in New York service as night boats, condition. Bernstein has even been carry­ using the Cape Cod Canal. This She would be a valuable ad­ been very good. the daytime and cool at night. ing raw carrots around with him, service was a popular one and dition to the merchant marine, BLASTS PERFORMERS Great for sleeping! and when he gets hxmgry he would probably still be running for she's a 6,100-tonner with a Although we have been crack­ Morale has been running high pulls a snack from his pockets. if it weren't for the war. speed of 22 knots and can cany ing down harder and harder On out here, since A&G men learned He doesn't even put salt on itKe Two other very well-known 740 passengers. gashounds they seem to be on that they soon would be able to stuff. Eastern ships were the Belfast Eastern also owned the old the increase here. It's doubly ship from their own Hall in At that, Al has dropped 22 and 'Camden, which ran on the, George Washington, which the unfortunate that we get the fight­ Frisco, just as the SUP members pounds, believe it or not. Ships In Transit Keep West Coast Going �T H Friday, July 9.. 1949 Unloading PERSONALS Page Fifteen S E AF AgEHS lOQ SIU Hiring Hail Victory Is Hailed As 'Blueprint' For Solving Hiring Issue HOWARD GROUSE Get in touch with your brother in BickneU, Indiana. Your mother has died. » fi- 4TONY BENFOTTI Veterans benefits are due you. "f •:, Get in touch with Chief Attor­ ney, Veterans Administration, .36 iV ••' Ryerson Street, Bi'ooklyn. 4 4 4 FREDERICK E. BRONLOW Your mother asks that you Bosun, aboard the SS WiUiam failed is the operators' recogni(Continued from Page 1) contact her immediately. Impor­ Hiring Hall pact, the Mobile La­ Tillman, symbolized the reaction tion of the Union determination tant letter. She is moving with­ bor Journal said, "Basically it prevailing among the Uflion to retain the Hiring Hall. ' membership. in .two weeks. This past spring the strongly appears that tiie AFL Seafarers united membership overwhelm­ "Congratulations on the vic­ 4 4 4 was intelligent enough not to RALPH WILLIAMS ingly voted a ten-dollar strike tory in winning the Hiring HaU. get involved with the Federal Get in touch with Captain bureaucrats and bunglers, and It makes me feel proud to be assessment as a means of tightBoughman, Isthmian Steamship clearly charted a course designed a member of a Union that al-j^'^'^S its defenses in the event Company, 71 Broadway, New to win greater benefits for its ways leads the way," Bartlett the Hiring Hall was endangered; York. The SIU has the reputatiop as membership, while at the same wired Headquarters. 4 4 4 That the communist element ^ fighting organization, a time keep that membership L. G. WHITE. BOSUN on the waterfront was no little ^^'^t openly recognized on' the steadily employed. SS STEEL ARCHITECT alarmed by the effect the SIU waterfront. Most recently the "Of course it makes for head­ Discharged June 28. You. left Union struck the Isthmian agreement would have on sealines when the cry goes out 'to your papers at the Customs hit the bricks' and 'lower the men they influence was appar- Steamship Company to win the A portion cf the cargo that House. They are now in mail boom'," the Mobile publication ent in a report issued by a contract now in effect with |lhat room, 51 Beaver St., where you continued, "but it makes for commie caucus meeting under company. was taken from'^the SS Steel may obtain them. 'pork chops' and a solid, stable the guise of the NMU National Maker at Pier 7, Manila, where membership when agreements Council and branded as "illegal" the Isthmian vessel tied up on are honestly and conscientiously by the anti-commie group of June 7. Photo submitted to the arrived at as a result of honest NMU officials. In the report, New York Port LOG by L. Agulto, who covers collective bargaining..." Agent Paul Palazzi, interpreted! arrival of all SIU ships in The Mobile paper concluded the development as a "plot to' with a statement that the bar­ that port. bring seamen into the SIU." gaining sessions which produced last week's agreement had "as It was reported by the Pilot, SS STEEL WORKER the sum result the effect of NMU organ, that the "iUegal" By ROBERT JORDAN H. Spiegel,- $5J)0: B. Battista. $2.00: keeping the membership at work meeting was also addressed by H. Vingen'. $3.00; R. H. Anderson. Vice President McKenzie, a well MOBILE — Sometimes we ' Pa$2.00; W. Hare, $2.00; J. Bohlman. on conditions that are the best SIU, A&G District $5.00; known commie hack and long troln;ien have to do things we n the world, under contracts A. Centes. $2.00; J. Decinque. BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. $3.00; R. A. Christophen. $10.00; M. that have been arrived at with time member of the Party. don't like to do. But when a William Rent;, Agent Calvert 4539 Rosenthal. $2.00; E. Kreme. $2.00; J. the views of protecting the mem­ Evidently viewing the SIU crew fouls up a ship we have BOSTON 276 State St, Strara. Jr.. $2.00; N. B. Cabahug. $2.00; bership' and not for the. ag­ agreement as "setting a pattern no choice. Walter Siekmann. Agent Bowdoin 44SS G. B. Cundersen. $5.00; K. Forster. grandizement of some self-styled which might crush commie hopes Patrolman W. J. Morris and GALVESTON .308Vi—23rd St. $1.00; J. Yianatos. $1.00; C. McCranie. . Kielth Aliop, Agent Phone 2-8446 $2.00; F. Prezalar. $2.00; J. H. Pope. big shot or some Moscow-in­ for continued chaos and confu­ I went aboard Waterman's SS $5.00; W G. Manning. $4.00; N. S. sion on the waterfront, McKen­ Desoto when ^e arrived here, MOBILE 1 South. Lawrence St. Tukey. Jr.. $5.00; F. Bock. $5.00; A. spired stooge." Gal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1764 Skrzypski, $2.00: A. F. Smith, $2.00: Of the comments made by the zie predicted that the NMU and what met our eyes shouldn't NEW ORLEANS......823 BiimvlIIe St. H. Nicholson, $5.00. nation's daily press, the San would soon see a contest be­ be seen on a Panamanian scow. E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 SS JOHN B. WATERMAN Francisco Examiner was the tween the commie and anti- The ship, including the crew's NEW YORK 81 Beaver St. W. McKenna. $1.00; B. Simpson. most optimistic. It hailed the commie forces, with the latter own quarters, was filthy beyond Jo« Alglna, Agent HAnover 2-2784 $1.00; A. Plutes. $2.00; S.' Pateras. "fighting for the SIU hiring description. SIU agreement as "a blueprint $1.00; A. Oyhus. $2.00; R. Bridge. NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St formula." Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 $1.00; G. R. Paine. $1.00; P. Richter. for solving the maritime hiring We gave the boys a chance. $1.00; C. A. Kent. $1.00; H. F. Beeker. hall issue," which is confronting In the main, the SIU agree­ We told them to clean things up PHILADELPHIA.. .614-16 No. 13th St. $1.00; R. M. Martin. $1.00. the nation. ment is still under study in most SIU style before the payoff. Some Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 8-1217 SS COLABEE ' labor quarters. Shipping opera­ of them cooperated, hut most SAN FRANCISCO 108 Market St Another San Francisco daily, J. Stuntbeck, $1.00. Steve CarduUo, Agent Douglas 2-8478 the Chronicle, appraised the tors, although not wishing to be of them did not. We had to SS SEA TRADER SAN JUAN, PJt 282 Ponce de Leon agreement as "considerably quoted, were generally agreed bring charges against 21 of them E. R. Rivera. $2.00; M. A. Patrinos. Sal. Colls, Agent San Juan 2-8996 $1.00. stronger" than, any of the "for­ that the Hiring Hall pact nego­ and, eventually, all hut one of SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. SS INGERSOLL mulas" embodying the Hiring tiated by the SIU would have the 21 were fined $10 apiece by Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 W. W. Currier. $5.00; J. Eddleman. Hall principle recently arrived a sound effect throughout the TAMPA.... ..1809-1811 N. Franklin St $3.00; Ballboroin. $5.00; S. B. Thomas. the membership of this Branch. industry. Claude Simmons, Agent Phone M-1323 $1.00; L. Baggett, $5.00; J. Henderson. at by other maritime unions. The eight men whose quarters HEADQUARTERS. . 51 Beaver St., N.Y.C; $1.00; J. W. Polaski, $1.00; J. Legg. The intensity of feeling on the Those companies directly con­ had been clean were witnesses HAnover 2-2784 $2.00; H. D. Laffite, $1.00; R. C. Pal- hiring hall issue among seamen cerned were convinced that the before the Trial Committee. mer. $1.00; C. Oliver. $1.00; H. A. was expressed in enthusiastic Union Hiring Hall would as­ SECRETARY-TREASURER Garcia. $1.00; A. Alexander," $1.00; A. Paul Hall Our motto is, "An SIU ship messages of approval sent to sure a steady flow of compe­ E. Avers; $2.00. DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION is a clean ship." When an SIU SIU Headquarters from Seafar­ tent, experienced and responsible SS VIRGINIA CITY VICTORY Lindsey Williams ship is dirty, the whole Uiiion seamen to man their vessels. J. Axelson, $1.00; C. C. Lawson. ers crews at distant points. ASSIST. SECREJARY-TREASURERS suffers. A crew that leaves a $3.00; B. Torbick, $1.00; A. K. Miles, Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler The crew of the SS Yugoslavia One basic reason for the SIU's ship dirty is playing into She $3.00; E. Hansen. $2.00; J. F. HIggins. Joseph Volpian $2.00; D. L. Fadden, $1.00; A. E. An- Victory, oUt on the West Coast, success where other unions have shipowners' hands. |lerson, $2.00; P. Patrick. $1.00; L. I. sent "hearty congrats and sin SUP lobles, $1.00; C. Ramos. $2.00; C. G. cere thanks to the Negotiating HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. Mantzakos. $2.00; M. P. McCoskey. Committee for a job well done Phone 5-8777 $2.00; T. P. Neylan. $2.00; J. Velaz­ in Hiring Hall beef." quez. $1.00; G. Cascia. $1.00; D. Rios. The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the ^aPORTLAND ill W. Bumside St. $1.00; E. G. Alvarez. $1.00; J. J. HilAnother wire, from the crew Beacon 4336 lier. $2.00; C. J. Gozial. $2.00; W. J. D. farers International Union is available to all members who vtdsh of the SS Steel Director, stated RICHMOND, Calif. 257 5th St. O'Connor. $2.00; E. Sato. $1.00; T. to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of that all hands "appreciate the Phone 2699 Trainor. $2.00; T. R. Suttler. $2.00: J. their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have i work you have done to secure SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. Fedlow, $2.00; C. Fischer. $1.00; J. C. the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every the Hiring Hall..." Douglas 25475 Smith, $1.00. SIU branch for this purpose. SS CORNELIA Individual sentiment was SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU R. Strom, $2.30. equally enthusiastic. Almost all Main 0290 hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. messages received from mem­ which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG 51 Terminal 4-3131 bers revealed deep concern for Beaver Street, New York 4 ,N. Y. ' the fate of the Union Hiring Gt. Lakes District Hall, which for the first time PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. gave American seamen a demo­ Cleveland 7391 To the Editor: cratic employment procedure. (Continued from Page 4) CHICAGO, 111 3261 East 92nd St. A telegram from p^oe Bartlett, Phone: Essex 2410 the wounding of Local Union I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the CLEVELAND 2602 Carroll St. 218 President, James Price, dur­ address below: Main 0147 ing a peaceful union meeting. DETROIT 1038 Third St. Peaceful pickets have been Name CadiUac 6857 SS OLIVER LOVING brutally beaten by hired thugs DULUTH 531 W. Michigan St. without the protection of local Vouchers for these men are Street Address Melrose 4110 law enforcement officers. being held in the office of the TOLEDO 615 Summit St. Garfield 2112 Scabs have been illegally im­ Alcoa Steamship Company in State ported from Texas, New Mexico, Baltimore, Maryland: Eugene U. ^ty Canadian District and even from Mexico without Stokes, AB; J. R. Helms, AB; Signed MONTREAL 1227 Philips Square Government interference. Child T. Worsoe, OS; J. Oliver, AB; VICTORIA, B.C 602 Boughton St laborers, 12 and 13 ^ears of age, A. Alford, AB; D. Chestnut, AB; Empire 4531 are being used by the company L. Warkig, AB, and E. Parsley, Book No. •'J VANCOUVER 868 Hamilton St to break the strike. OS. Pacific 782' -'it,,' / V* " ' ^ B'-- Mobile Members Take Action On Sbip Feui-Ups SIU HULLS Hotlce To All SIU Members Taft-Hartley Law Drafts Farm Workers Money Due S �m Page Sixteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. July 9, 1948 SIU 'Manila Watch' Makes His Rounds Seafarer-manned vessels calling at Manila, P.I., by now have come to expecfl the latest news of Union activity and the doings of their Union Brothers to be waiting for them on arrival. Responsible for seeing that SIU crews are not disappointed ort this score is Ludovico Agnlto, who handles the distribution of the SEAFARERS LOQ in that port. Known more familiarly as "the Manila Watch," Agulto diligently boards every SIU ship and like his counterpai-ts in the postal service prides himself on the: fact that neither. wind, rain, typhoons nor other elements can stay him from execution of his. rounds. Lately Agulto has been per­ forming another function. After distributing the LOG, he has been photographing crewniemhers and submitting, his camera shots. Pictures on this page were taken by him last inontll when four SIU ships—San Angelo Victory, Azalea City, Cape San Martin and Kyska—touched the Pacific port. h I'i r ' it 1 t iilifl The Cape San Martin as she lay alongside Pier 13, Manila, jon June 13. When "the Manila Watch" went cdxtard to service the crew with the LOGS, he was told that the San Martin "is a good ship," with everything working out smoothly for an hands aboard. Crewmen pictured here aboard the Azalea City are: A. J, Kuberski, H. M. Hankee, R. E. Evert, Joe Schoell, Alex Antoniri, G. R. Mohn, Bob Elie, G. Marcin, and W. S. Houghton. Brother Kuberski is serving as Ship's Delegate. A ' rMBSaB IPB*.' "The Manila Watch" apologized for not being able to identify these crewmembers aboard the San Angelo Victory. He did say, however, that they're a good gang. . ' ' .. • While the Azalea City rests in the Port of Manila two of her Seafarer crew are faintly visible way up yonder fresh­ ening up her Waterman stack with a new coat of paint (photo above). The smart-look­ ing ship is good evidence that she carries a competent crew. S- 4" 4- That's our buoy, says Bro­ ther G. Marcin, Steward (photo left), as he rings a smile for the cameraman. Agulto re­ ported that Marcin is regarded as "one swell guy" and rep­ resentative of all other SIU men calling in Manila. ^The Azalea City is one of several Waterman ships sailing out of Mobile on the Far Eastern run. Seafarers coming into the Port of Manila should keep It; weather eye peeled for Brother Agulto, who is anxious to Dervice all SIU ships with the SEAFARERS LOG. From 0 accounts, he has been doing a bang-up job. The San Angelo Victory's Bosun and another crewman halted operations momentarily while this photo was made. It appears they were about to make a clean sweep down. Identification was vague but the Bosun may be the one on the. left. Like the. others, this photo was taken under a blazing, tropical Sunday morning sun,. a factor Agulto says he deter­ mined to get under control. "Here's hoping." he says, "that I shall, be able to send increasingly better pictures for publi­ cation" At any rate we think his subjects are among the best. An obliging crewmember, who has na aversion to the camera lens, is Stanley Yurg« wiz. 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Title A name given to the resource July 9, 1948 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. X, No. 28 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SIU HIRING HALL VICTORY IS HAILED AS 'BLUEPRINT' FOR SOLVING HIRING ISSUE SIU PRESENTS DEMANDS TO CITIES SERVICE COAST GUARD PUSHES HEARING UNITS DEL SOL CREW ADOPTS SHIPLOAD OF DP KIDS WHEN A BOSUM IS REALLY A BOSUM PORT MOBILE NOW RANKS SIXTH IN FOREIGH TRADE MARITIME DID OK IN CONGRESS SHIPPER FEEL PORT HOUSTON TO BE EXPANDED DO GIORGIO STRIKERS ARE 'DRAFTED' BY T-H LAW BALITIMORE GETS BREAK:PAYOFFS AND SIGN ONS HIRNG HALL JOY SOOTHES POOR PHILLY SHIPPING SHIPPING CONTINUES FAIR FOR NEW ORLEANS HIRING HALL JOY SOOTHES POOR PHILLY SHIPPING GRAIN CARGOES SPUR GALVESTON SHIPPING SHIPPING IN PORT OF NEW YORK ALMOST AS WARM AS THE WEATHER POLARIS TAKES CAVALIER PLACE IN NY-WI RUN MOBILE SHIPPING SHOWS GOOD IMPROVEMENT NO PAYOFFS FOR PORT SAN JUAN,BUT IT HAS PLENTY OF ACTIVITY CREW OF SS JOHN HANSEN HANGS UP TWO 'FIRSTS IN VOYAGE TO GREECE THE SIU CONTRACTED COMPANIES:EASTERN SHIPS IN TRANSIT KEEP WEST COAST GOING SIU HIRING HALL VICTORY IS HAILLED AS 'BLUEPRINT' FOR SOLVING HIRING ISSUE Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 07/09/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/de2114817fa0eace0538ac3286f17d95.PDF 1306953bea81e7364ff4e0a8afbcc093 PDF Text Text Official Organ of the Atlantic and Gulf District^ Seafarers International Union of North America Seatrade Enters tanker Field, Signs SlU Pact Seatrade Corporation, an al­ ready SlU-contracted dry cargo company, which has now en­ tered the tanker field, signed a full tanker agreement with the Seafarers International Union this week. Announcement of the signing was made by Director of Organization Lindsey Wil­ liams. The new addition to the everlengthening list of SlU-contracted tanker companies first came^ into the SIU fold last Novem­ ber when the company signed a regular dry cargo agreement. Now the company has entered tanker operations with the pur­ chase of the SS Ramapo, a pre­ war tanker. The Ramapo, presently on the West Coast, will sail to tlie East Coast the latter part of this month. It is expected to operate from ports along the Atlantic Coast. No. 29 NEW YORK, N. Y« FRIDAY. JULY 16. 1948 VOL. X CG To infora Law (h ABs On July IS. the Coast Guard commenced rigid en­ forcement of the legal qualifications for signing ABs on American ships. Under the law. two-thirds of the ABs on any ship must hold green tickets. In other words, two-thirds of the ABs must show three years of deck time. The remaining third may hold blue tickets which require only a year of deck time. On the average ship calling for six ABs. four will have to have green tickets after July 15. All ABs are urged to check their tickets. If you hold a wartime AB ticket, terminating six months sifter the end of the war. you should go to the Coast Guard and get your blue ticket, or get your green ticket if you have the three years. And if you have a blue ticket and the three years, you should get it upped to green, whether you got your papers during the war or some time earlier. CG Cuts Alien Quota For Subsidized Ships By JOSEPH VOLPIAN Special Services Representative Labor Board Hearing Doflnes Voting Unit For Cities Service NEW YORK — The first in­ formal hearing on the SIU's petition for a collective bargain­ ing election on nine Cities Ser­ vice vessels was held this week at the regional National Labor Relation Board office here. -Although formal hearings are to follow, one of the most impor­ tant matters—the composition of the voting unit—was settled sat­ isfactorily to the SIU. At the hearing, held on July 9, the NLRB examiner and the Union agreed that the same con­ ditions applied to the other elec­ tion held in Cities Service would apply to the coming election, except for the wording of the clause covering the voting unit. Instead of naming the ships to be voted, the clause calls for the polling of all unlicensed per­ sonnel on vessels of the com­ pany's marine division, except those on vessels already certified by the NLRB. In other words, the new tei-minology makes clearer the SIU's position in the event the com­ pany acquires more vessels once the election has been called. The clause reads: "All unli­ censed personnel on board ves­ sels owned or operated by the marine division including deck, engine and stewards, excluding radio operators, pursers and un­ licensed personnel aboard those vessels of which the Union has been certified by the NLRB." Absent from the discussions on the voting unit was the com­ pany's attorney, who walked out when told he was not allowed to ha\;e his own stenographer take notes. According to Ben Sterling, at­ To bolster their case, the CG On July 15, the proportion of can also point to the fact that aliens permitted in crews of sub­ man.v more aliens have obtained NEW NEGOTIATIONS sidized American ships was re­ visas legalizing their entry into Representing the company at duced from 25 percent to 15 per­ the United States, permitting the signing was Mr. James Pohl, cent by the Coast Guard, which them to sail coast-wise or work Director of Seatrade Corpora­ tion. The Seafarers was repre­ is gradually moving toward ashore. Certainly the pressure sented by the regular SIU Ne­ stricter interpretation and en­ has been eased. gotiating Committee. The Com­ forcement of federal statutes The point ought to be made pany's offices are at 44 White­ governing aliens and other mat­ again right here, though it has been made many times before, ters within its jurisdiction. hall Street, New York. that when an alien is trying for In announcing the signing of If the Coast Guard were to in­ a job on a subsidized, ship he Seatrade, Brother Williams also terpret the law exactly, ho aliens must have at least one discharge disclosed that the SIU will at all would be permitted to sail covering service on an American shortly enter into negotiations subsidized ships except the 10 vessel during the war to get it. with the New London Tanker percent allowed in the Stewards He must have sailed under the Company, a new outfit at present Department of passenger vessels. having one tanker, the T-2 New The Coast Guard for a number American flag at some time be­ tween Pearl Harbor and V-J London. of good reasons has waived this Day. law in some degree. HAVE MAJORITY URGES STEPS Following a brief, but con­ However, on unsubsidized centrated, organizing drive on ships, the CG says that aliens The trend of Coast Guard pol­ the New London, the Union pre­ may still constitute 25 percent icy proves that the SIU has been sented the company with evi­ of the crews. Since only a few correct in urging its alien mem­ dence of having SIU pledges of the ships contracted to the bers to take every possible meas­ from a majority of the crew and SIU are subsidized, the CG's new ure to. improve their legal status asked the operators to enter in­ restriction on aliens may net be (Continued on Page 15) to contract talks covering wages quite so bad as it sounds, but the trend should be a warning. and working conditions. The company has signified its The Coast Guard has been willingness to begin negotia­ waiving the law to some extent tions, which will probably com­ in this alien question, because mence shortly. The New Lon­ it long ago. recognized that there NEW ORLEANS—A clear-cut SIU walked away with better don Company's home offices are were so many aliens in the victory for the Seafarers Inter­ than 75 percent of the total in Philadelphia. American merchsmt marine that national Union was predicted by tally. The rapidly-increasing list of it rrfight be hard to find enough Union observers, following the The other Cuba Distilling ship, tanker companies contracted to men experienced in the proper voting of the SS Carrabulle, the Catahoula, voted late this the Seafarers is especially note­ ratings to keep the ships crewed. Cuba Distilling Company, in a week in Deepwater, New Jersey worthy when it is recalled that National Labor Relations Board —too late for details to be car­ PRESSURE EASED a little over a year ago not a election held in this city this ried in the SEAFARERS LOG. single tanker outfit was operat­ During the war, aliens were week. An equally strong vote for the ing under an SIU agreement. allowed to constitute as much as The voting of the Carrabulle SIU was expected on this ship. The progress made since the 50 percent of a crew. After the took place Monday, July 12, Announcement of the voting SIU organizing department be­ war the percentage, was cut to and was witnessed' by Director results on the two ships is _ of Organization Lindsey Williams expected from the NLRB with­ gan devoting its attention to the 25. tanker field points up the effec­ Meanwhile, so many aliens, and New Orleans Port Agent in a couple of weeks. With an SIU victory in Cuba Distilling, tiveness of this phase of the have become naturalized that the Earl (Bull) Sheppard. Although the vote count was negotiations with the company Union's program, in addition to CG feels that it is justified in aiding the emplojnnent situation cutting the percentage allowed not announced, both observers for a contract will only await expressed confidence that the certification of the SIU. on the subsidized vessels. for Seafarers. torney for the Union, the formal hearings on the SIU petition will begin in about two or three weeks. The SIU's present petition be­ fore the NLRB was made neccessary when the board ruled that the SIU represents only those seven ships voted in a previous election. The company acquired eight more after the election was underway and one ship, the Lone Jack, was not voted. In order to represent all the seamen in the Cities Service fleet it was necssai-y for the SIU to petition for an electiori on the remaining nine ships. ; In the meantime, progress is being made toward securing a contract covering the crews of the seven ships for which the SIU has been certified. Company representatives are now studying the Union's de­ mands and a meeting of both the Union and the company is ex­ pected shortly. Miners Win About 50,000 striking coal miners, representing 10 per­ cent of the bituminous coal­ mining industry, went back to work in the "captive" mines when the owners fin­ ally signed a contraxt with the United Mine Workers of America on July 13. The miners struck on July 6 when the steel companies, which own the captive mines, refused to grant the union shop that the UMW had wrung from the commercial mines. SIU Victory Seen In Cuba Distilling Vote s. This week's elections on the Carrabulle and Catahoula, both Liberty type tankers, came two weeks after an NLRB order for the elections was handed down. The SIU first petitioned for an election on March 18, after securing sufficient pledge cards from the seamen of the com­ pany's two ships. When a contract is^ signed with Cuba Distilling it will bring this company under the banner of the SIU once more. The company had a contract with the Union untili all its ves­ sels were lost to enemy action during the war. �Two ARER 5 V EO G Friday. July 1948 M' SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly ^ 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 Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Act of August 24, 191^. 267 Saving Seamen's Lives In a Tampa hospital this week are three Seafarers painfully recuperating from scalding burns suffered when live steam shot from what was obviously a faulty line aboard, the SS John Bartram. One of the men is in a critical condition. A fourth victim was already beyond the reach of medical aid. He died in agony shortly after being scalded from head to foot as he sought to escape from the spraying inferno. •. It is believed that a faulty elbow and excessive • pressure in the line was responsible for the tragedy. So far, no official reason for the accident has been advanced. ' Regardless of the verdict, however, it will be of little comfort to the sufferers and their families. It will ,sound just as hollow as the thousands of other postaccident reports that have been filed before. " Some will say that seafaring is a tough life, and that ..accidents like those aboard the Bartram this week are part of the risk a man runs when he goes to sea. j Sure, seafaring is tough. There are mighty few occu­ pations that are more. hazardous. Many of the hazards, however, can be traced to negligence, inadequate inspec- tion regulations, and outmoded construction and equipimeAt, none of which is pardonable. On the John Bartram, for example, in addition to the' faulty line, another hazard was discovered—one that gt any. time might prove to be loaded with tragedy. "" As on other early Liberties and prewar-biiilt vessels^ the portholes are too small to serve as an escape for ^ nprmal-sizcd man. Many of the occupants of rooms off iherBartram's steam-choked passageway tried to pass through these ports and failed. They were able to keep the steam from seeping into the rooms by packing mat" Cresses" and other materials against the doors. Hospital Patients When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post­ card, giving your name and the number of your ward. Mimeographed postcards can be obtained free at^the Social Service desk. JUeo Now In The Marine Htapitals Stat en Island Hospital If fire had been licking at the doors, it would have You can contact your Hos­ been a different story, written off with an even greater These are the Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals, pital delegate at the Staten cost of life. It would have been ironic that men of the as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging Island Hospital at the follow­ ing times: U.S; merchant fleet, which prides itself on the fact that hWvily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Its standards are far and away the highest of any in the writing to them. (on 5th and 6th floors.) iW^orld, would have been helplessdly trapped and doomed MOBILE HOSPITAL RALPH PIEPHET Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. because a few inches of porthole prevented their escape. V. R. NORTH A. C. McALPIN (on 3rd and 4th floors.) V. P. SALLINGS Certainly all the life-saving appliances advocated by JOSEPH BENNETT C. GREEN Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. the recent International Convention of Safety of Life at CHARLES R. VORN C. R. GRIMES (on 1st and 2nd floors.) Sea, which the U.S. attended, would have been worthless. JOSEPH BLANCHARD W. H. COLBOURNE O. M. RAYNOR M. C. GADDY Immediate steps should be taken by the Maritime 4* 4» 4* ' H. L. SEYMOUR Commission, the steamship companies and the government SAN FRANCISCO HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL JAMES FARRIOR inspection service to see that the potential threats to the J. HODO E. MULHOLLAND A. JENSBY lives of seamen, such as the one pointed up by the Bar­ W. WATSON A. SYLVERA F. NERING tram tragedy, are removed from American vessels. EDWIN MAXWELL R. J. CAVANAUGH E. MELLE V* FRANK WAGNER F. O. FONDULA D. P. GELINAS Resolutions and protests are not enough to eradicate P. TRASMIL P. E. CUMARE J. E. BURNS these unnecessary perils. H. FERDRICKSSON E. BULIK ^ a. H. MASON G. D. FINKLEA SAVANNAH HOSPITAL The only way to demonstate a sincere determination G. L. DUXWORTH S; HEIDUCKI to reduce the hazards of shipboard life is by action. No TROY THOMAS ED MILLER C.E.BRADY amount of talk or good intentions can substitute for more F. T. ALKOFER J. McNEELY S it R. BROWN Stringent construction regulations and the much-needed M. T. TARING J. L. ROBERTS BALTIMORE HOSPJTAL D. DeDUISEN overhaul of the ships now sailing with standards far short W. ROBERTS LOYD E. WARDEN J. BONYEA of reasonable protection for the crews aboard. E. CAHOON M. J. LUCAS , J. PRATS 4. -4. E. T. JANASJAK Whatever monetary costs might be involved in mak­ NEW ORLEANS 4. 4. 4 » HOSPITAL HAROLD H. SPENCER . ing our comparatively safe merchant marine even safer GALVESTON HOSPITAL STELLY C. FORMAN GEO. H. SkEBERGER would be insignificant, when measured in terms of the E. LIPARI THOS. A. BENSON A. E. MOULTON • I saving in human lives. R. F. BLACK EDWARD L. PIERCE WARREN W. CURRIER JOSEPH WING J. M. DOONER To those who hold the power to provide greater J. DENNIS L. C. MASON LAPERHOUSE WILLIAM T. ROSS shipboard security for American seamen, the Seafarers A. LOOPER FOSTER MATTHEW LITTLE say, "Get going!" C. ANDERSON COMMANDER BYRON C. BARNES �Friday. July II. IMt ERP Ruling Aids Panama Tanker Ships TBE SEAF AHEBS tOG Say Your Say! Now that the Hiring Hall issue has been hurdled, the SIU Negotiating Committee is preparing for discussions with the operators on clari­ fications in the Union's standard freighter agree­ ment. So that the membership can actively participate in Although there is still a joker or two in the picture, it looks as if the people running the Marshall Plan are going to ad­ here pretty closely to the provi­ sion calling for half the ship­ ments to go under the Americarr flag. Arthur G. Syran, Marshall Plan transportation director, an­ nounced the other day that Am­ erican carriers of bulk cargo clarifying the working rules, would be paid higher rates than the Committee urges all Sea­ their low-cost foreign- tramp farers to submit their views. competitors, thus assuring them Any member wishing to their rightful 50 percent of the make suggestions for changes bulk business by permitting in the working rules for any them to operate at a profit. of the three Departments There has been some legitimate should write them out and fear among American ship ope­ mail them immediately to rators that they wouldn't get the SIU Negotiating Com­ much of the grain, coal, phos­ mittee, 51 Beaver Street, phate and other bulk business— New York 4, N. Y. because the law reads that half This is your opportunity to the cai-goes are to go in Ameri­ help clarify any section of can ships when they are avail­ your working rules. able at the market rate. If the "market rate" for bulk cargoes were lower than the American rate, U.S. bulk cargo carriers figured they might lose all the bulk business. As it now appears, shipping will be checked at six-month in­ tervals, so that U.S. officials will be certain that Americans are By JOE getting at least their half of the cargoes. The biggest and most obnox­ In last week's LOG, there was ious joker is in the manner in a mighty good article on a Bosun's which tanker space will be al­ duties. What is said about let­ lotted. ting the crew do crew's work Tankers under the Panamanian is particularly true when all flag which are judged to be un­ der "effective American control" hands are turned to, or on a pas­ will be considered to be Ameri­ senger ship or other ship with a can ships. number of day workers. This means that, while at But it is a cinch that on a least 50 percent of the liner and Liberty which only carries one" bulk cargoes yill assuredly be carried in American ships, any Deck Maintainence, and has only American who owns a Pana­ one or two watchmen on deck at manian tanker wiU be able to sea, the Bosun has got to pitch muscle into the American half in and do a little work himself. of the tanker trade with his low Furthermore, as the most ex­ standards of pay and bad con­ perienced man, there are lots of ditions. Who thought this one jobs coming up—such as sewing up has not been revealed. canvas, and special splicing jobs, or going aloft in bad weather— that most Bosuns feel better doing themselves, and really ought to do themselves unless there is an oldtimer in the crew who is equally capable of doing it. P«f»^ThNa Break In Steam Line Kills Bosnn; Three Other Seafarers injured One Seafarer was killed and three others were injured when a steam line connected to the deck machinery blew up aboard the SS John Bartram, a Water­ man vessel, as she lay in the Port of Tampa early July 3. The injured men are still in the hospital, one of them in critical condition. The dead Seafarer was Mo­ hammed A. Elsayed, the Bartram's Bosun, who was scalded when the steam shot from a break in the line directly outside his foc'sle. He died shortly after being admitted to a Tampa hos­ pital. In critical condition is George Griffin, OS, who is suffering from Because his home is in Tam­ first, second and third - degree pa. Nevin Ellis, Deck Main­ burns of the body. The other two tenance (above), escaped the men, Arthur W. Baker and A recent photo of George casualty list. He occupied same James L. Jones, both Firemen, Griffin, OS. who was badly room as the man who was were burned less severely and killed, but had spent the night their condition was described at burned when a steam line burst aboard the SS John preceeding the accident at the hospital as "not serious. home. Bartram in Tampa last week. POSSIBLE CAUSES Disaster also resulted in the Although no official version of death of one Seafarer and in­ the tragedy has yet been issued, it is believed that a faulty elbow jured two others. and excessive pressure may have been the causes. The broken line had been left ajar when Walker had left about five minutes ear­ was repaired immediately. An eye-witness account of the lier. Griffin, like Jones and Ba­ tragedy was related to the LOG ker, was burned by steam and WREAD by Frederick Walker, AB on the scalding water, when he made done right, or to make sure that Bartram, which arrived in New his escape through the allyway. The men in the adjacent foYork this week. no one gets hurt. c'sles packed mattresses and bed Then, too, once in a while you Walker, who occupied the same clothing against the doors of run across a Bosun who will let foc'sle as Griffin, had stepped out their rooms to keep the steam a couple of men strain on a line just a few minutes before- the from seeping throu^. blast. He returned to find the and won't jufnp in and give a Attempts to escape through the passageway choked with live hand himself. steam shooting from the broken portholes failed as the trapped In general, though, we have line mider 200 pounds of pres­ men could not squirm througl • a mighty good bunch of men i sure. the small openings. Most prewarsailing the SIU ileet in all rat­ Walker said what probably, built vessels and early Libertys, ings. And the Union's require­ happened was the following: jbke the Bartram, do not have ments for men shipping Bosun ports large enough for a normalto have three years out of SIU SCALDED I sized man to pass through. Halls, give us a mighty high When the blast came, Elsayed Shortly after the explosion standard. opened the door of his foc'sle to steam was cut off in the fidley Now, if the registration ruling see what was going on. Steam by the First Assistant and the is established up and down the shot through the doorway and Deck Engineer. Meanwhile an coast whereby men shipping as filled his room. He then ran ambulance, which had been sum­ Bosun must register as Bosun through the steam-fiUed passage­ moned by other crewmen, arriv­ and not AB-Bosun, only men way and was fatally burned by ed. The injured were taken to the hospital immediately. who can handle the job are the time he got out on deck. apt to go on the Bosun's list and Steam also poured into Grif­ LUCKY MAN fin's foc'sle, the door of which wait for that job. But for the fact that he makes his home in Tampa, Nevin Ellis, Deck Maintenance, probably would have been included in the If the railroads serving the Philadelphia will retain the half- casualties. Ellis, who shared ElU.S. East Coast have their way, cent per 100 pounds advantage, sayed's foc'sle, spent the night at there won't be many cargoes of which makes them more econ­ home and reached the Bartram bulk graiii leaving North Atlan­ omical to ship through at pres­ just about the time of the ex­ tic ports .for Europe this fall. ent than New York and the plosion. The cargoes will move, all rest of the East Coast outlets. Elsayed, who carried Book No. right, but they won't be going - In addition, the railroads wish ,'26123, had been a member of the from New York, Albany, Boston, to raise the basic freight rates'siU since June 22, 1943, when Philadelphia and Norfolk. They'll on shipments to the East Coast he joined in New York. He was be going from Gulf ports in­ for rye, wheat, oats and barley^bom in Egypt March 2, 1909, and stead. to the level charged for more Wived his citizenship papers It looks as if the eastern rail­ expensive products sueh as sorg-'after serving in the U.S. Army roads are preparing to cut their hum, although this is not re-during the late war. own throats. They have called ported to be on the agenda of Funeral services for the late a meeting in Buffalo on July 20 the Buffalo meeting. Seafarer were held in New York to consider freight rate increases So far as the SIU is concern­ Bartram crewmembers contribut­ of 20 to 30 percent on grain be­ ed, the only difference would ed a floral wreath. ing carried to East Coast eleva­ be that there would be more bulk cargoes of grain moving tors. If the railroads get what they from Mobile, New Orleans and want, the cost of moving wheat the Texas coast as most of them from Buffalo and Erie to New now are than from the northeast If you have a beef or a York will be upped five cents ports — imless grain shippers for each hundred pounds. The decided to send their cargoes problem when you're on the same increase would apply on down the St. Lawrence River West Coast, contact SIU. AftG District Hq.. 105 Mar­ corn, rye and oats, and a smaller under the Canadian flag. The Port of New York Au­ ket Street. The tel^hone increase to barley. The same raises would be thority and New York shipping number is. DOuglas 2-5475. tacked "on rail shipments to other interests have asked the rail­ Drop in between ships, and eastern ports, if allowed. How­ roads to equalize grain export get acquainted. ever, Albany, . Baltimore and rates to all North Atlantic ports. >liiy Good Bosun Must Pull His Own Weight Abourd Ship Philadelphia is Second Port In Total Tonnage GREEN MAN PHILADELPHIA — This city Take the character who sent has i-egained its old position as fairly green men up the mast the nation's second port in the to lash the booms to the crosssheer tonnage of commerce hand­ treee during the war. It was an led, according to figures released old ship, and didn't have boomr by the Department of Commerce. collars attached, so it took a In March, the latest month for which figures are available, Phil­ pretty good job to hold them. adelphia handled about 100,000 "You guys shipped AB," he more tons of import and export said, "Now go up and lash it!" cargo than Baltimore, which They wound a lot of manila knocked the Quaker City from around the booms and the top­ its traditional second place last mast, but it came loose on a wild year. New York is still first. day in the North Atlantic with One spokesman explains Phil­ ice- all over the mast, and the adelphia's temporary lapse into ship pitching and rolling. third place last year as follows: '"Philadelphia's temporary loss The Mate called the Bosun and of its second position was due the Bosun called out all Deck entirely to the vast unnatural hands. movement of relief coal and "Two or three of you ABs grain which flowed through the chip the ice off of the ladder and other ports in greater volume." lash those booms right," he said. However, when the value of "I told you to do it right in the shipping is considered instead first place." of the tonnage, Philadelphia is definitely third, trailing New Of course that's an extreme York, which is first, no matter; case, but still there are a lot of how you figure it, and New jobs a Bosun has pretty much got to do to be sure, they are Orleans. Rail Hike May AiJ Cuff Ports On The Coast �?• • -;;: -» Page Four THE S£AFARERS LOG Friday. July 16. 1H8 Seafarers And Their Ships Are News Aboard Tbe Rdbin Kirk... vv^X;:-:; -y-l^y- Robin Kirk crewmen secure the gangway for sea. Crouching is B.o^un Ostling; Arnold is at the davits, while A. Smith watches operation. Man with back to camera is K. Petersen. Aboard most SlU-cOntracted vessels plying the sev­ en seas are scores of alert Seafarers with noses for news and eyes for interesting shipboard shots. Each week the LOG receives evidence that these Union-news minded men are on the job, jotting down and sending in reports and stories of Seafaring activity. The LOG is anxious to receive reports—in words and pictures—^from all SIU crews. Seafarers and their ships are news. Perhaps at the first shipboard meeting a re­ porter may be elected to handle this function. Many men will be glad to handle it voluntarily, as were Seafarers on the Robin Kirk and the Meseck tug Dorothy Ann, pictures of which appear on this page. Crewmen who were on the Robin Kirk when it left New York for South Africa recently, were destined for a first-class trip^ according to the three department dele­ gates, P. Sudia, Engine; A. T. Arnold, Deck, and Michele Amato, Stewards. They gave much of the credit to Joe Miller, Chief Steward, whose sumptuous menus were ably prepared by three crack SIU cooks. Chief Cook J. Bove, Baker D, E. Jessup and Second Cook F. G. Rocafort. The delegates also happily reported that the Skipper was cooperative and not one logging was aiecessary throughout the three months. A view of the ship-shape Robin Kirk, one of several Robin Line vessels which make the South African run. She's a good feeder, too. In Dar es Salaam. Tangan­ yika. Robin Kirk men saw this sailboat setting out for on evening saiL The South Afri­ can run includes calls at some of the ^world's most 'Coloriul spots. In Durban. Seafarers J. Micjunas (lefl). OS. and J. JFlynaC AB. pose with local steve­ dores. who earn seven shillings, a day. Food and clothing costs there axe as high as in U.S. A -crewmember photographed this scene of Capetown harbor. In the background is the famed Table Top Jdountadn, a brequent -i^jiration to Seafarer cameramen and artists. ...And The Tug, Dorothy Aim I b', K Chester Chezna turns to on /'the winches aboard the Meseck lug Dorothy Ann. This shot and others of Dorothy Ann crewmen were submitted to ^ LOG recently by John A. Bersen, Oiler, after he paid ' the seagoing tug. He liked working aboard the small craft/ he said^ Here are three Seafarers who were shipmates of Bersen's. They are Kenny Wright (left), E. Brown, and «a crewmember whom Bersen was imable - Proof that fishing was good off the Dorothy Ann is held up by crewmen. They're tuna, hauled in off Cape Hatteras. Weight was John Bersen takes ' his turn before the lens. He hails from New. Jersey and is a pretty capable artist. Several sketches of vessels he's sailed on have appeared in recent issues of the LOG. Bersen was inspired to submit his work after see— of other Seafarers �Friday, July 16, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Five Book Members Find That Shipping fs Quite Fair In Port Tampa TAMPA — Shipping in this Florida port remains fair this week, with job prospects best for the bookmen, who can always make a job within a few days. Things are a bit rough for permitmen, however. Baltimore Continues Ups-Downs: Shipping Is Fair — This Week Unclaimed Gear By WILLIAM (Curly) RENTZ BALTIMORE — Shipping re mains a little better here than it was a while back but don't get the idea that things are booming, because they are not. We paid off seven and signed on the same number. In addi­ tion we had a number of ships in ti-ansit and we had a few stillto-be-contraeted tankers to hit. SIU way before long, if he doesn't already as the result of what we told him the other day. One ship whose topside is more than willing to see that things are done SIU style is the Nathaniel B. Palmer. The Cap­ tain, the Chief Mate and the Second Mate all carry SIU books, and "Dutchy" Moore is a member of the crew. Members whose gear has been held for more than three months in t^ fourth floor baggage room of the New York Hall are advised to call for it immediately, or notify' the Hall where they wish it sent. Crowded conditions make it impossible to hold gear longer than three months. All effects remaining unclaimed after three months will be lent to the owner's home via express collect. Gear without addresses will be disposed of otherwise. We still get several ships in here on coastwise runs. The SS Robert McBurney was scheduled to arrive on July 12 for a pay­ off and signon. This vessel is op­ erated by Overlakes. The Bull Steamship Line still has a few phospha(f ships touch­ ing Port Tampa and Boca Grande. Waterman Steamship Corporation is the big noise on the, coastwise runs, however. MAIN TOPIC As is natural, the Hiring Hall agreement our Union won is the main topic of conversation here. All hands are very happy* and are thankful that our negotiating committee was able to go ahead with things before some irre­ sponsible union fouls things up. All hands were saddened by the death of Brother M. A. (Turk) Elsayed, Bosun, who was killed in the explosion aboard the John Bartram in port here last week. The blast that took his life also severely, injured three others—^George Griffin, OS, and James L. Jones and Arthur Baker, Firemen, and they are still in a local hospital. The steam line running to the deck machinery exploded right outside the Bosun's focsle. A faulty elbow and too much pres­ sure were believed to be the. 'causes. On the local laboi- scene, there was a beef between the ILA in Miami and the P&O Steamship Company. However, everything has been ironed out to the satis­ faction of everyone concerned. The beef never got to the stage where real trouble was expected. The sailing of the SS Florida wasn't halted. The payoffs were on the Na­ UPS AND DOWNS thaniel B; Palmer, the Marore, There still are too many men the Cubore, the Monroe, the on the beach, since we haven't Robin Kettering, the Edith, the been able to dispel the rumor Minot Victory, and the Cape that shipping is easy here in By LLOYD (Blackie) GARDNER Baltimore. Of course it's easy REPAIRING HALL to catch a ship in Baltimore— PHILADELPHIA — Shipping There are plenty of big doings some weeks. But, like all ports is still on the slow bell here. scheduled in Philadelphia. Right A contractor is now at work these days, we are having our We paid off one A&G ship, the rejpairing and modernizing our now the Democrats are putting ups and downs. And some weeks SS Angelina, Bull Lines, and on their pow-wow in the wake building here. Work has been Baltimore is plain dead. So don't one SUP ship, the McGarner. of the Republicans. Hank Wallace progressing for the past few come in here counting on a job We signed on the SS Bessemer and the comrades aie due in days and the noise is terrific, but right away. well-worth bearing. Victory, a Waterman ship which shoi-tly. Everything will have the New One thing that is heartening had been lying here on idle ALL SPORTS PROGRAM Look in a few days. The Dis­ hei-e is the way the boys go for status. And we also shipped a those tanker jobs. Thej"- know cx-ew to the SUP ship whose Moi'e important, this week patcher's office has been "moved we need those jobs to maintain Skipper boasted that he seldom sees Beau Jack try to regain from the front io the back of the Union's strength and they're had sailed with such a fine crew the lightweight title from Ike glad to take them. as the one that paid off. Williams. They are fighting at HARDEST WOOD X JI That was a good payoff, even Shibe Park, home of Connie Getting that Hiring Hall set­ E\/ER CAME ACROSS// Mohican. We expect still more tled in tirst-rate style set pretty if wc did have to handle it in Mack's "Amazing Athletics," and in the week to come. well with the men around this the evening. There were no they will have to put on one The Monroe, the Edith, the port, you can be sure. They send beefs at all, and the Old Man hell of a fight to satisfy those Cubore, the Nathaniel B. Pal­ their thanks to the Negotiating asked us to be sure and send sport fans who have been fol­ mer, the Marore and the Cape Committee for winning it and him as good a crew as he had lowing some of the ball games Mohican signed on again and keeping the SIU a mile ahead before. We obliged him, yoq can we've had this summer. (Ed. the Calmar also took a crew. of the rest of the maritime un­ bet. note: Williams won in six The ships in transit were Wa- ions. But there are plenty of men rounds.) tefmans and Alcoas which had The members do quite a bit on the beach here, which means The labor front is about as crewed up in the Gulf. of speculating on how the NMU that we couj^use a few more quiet as we've seen it around There was nothing much in is going to make out. And we payoffs and complete crew re­ the Quaker City. There are no the way of beefs on any of guess that the members of the placements. Of course, we've had major beefs at all in town that a few ships in transit, namely we've heard of. We don't mind the building and things are shap­ these ships, but we ought to NMU are wondering, too. ing up nicely. In general, the labor scene in the SS John Bartram and Winmention that the Chief Engineer a little quiet in that direction, We had Brother Shuler down on Isthmian's Minot Victory still Baltimore is very quiet these slow Homer, both Watermans, here last week to check out but we sure hope we can report thinks he is pretty high and days. To make things still better, Bull's SS Jean and the SS Robin Agent Simmons, who is retixdng, mighty. However, we are going the weather cooled off enough Trent. Naturally we hit them an upsurge in shipping pretty and to check in a new man. soon. all. to get him to see things the to let a man sleep at night. Shuler i-an into the streak of hot weather, which sent the therhiometer up to 92 degi-ees for a 15day stretch. Now we ax-e in the middle of our rainy season, with The Cavaliex-—first of the Al­ out. A bookman in Mobile can Among the oldtimers to be the skies opening up and re­ By CAL TANNER coa passenger ships to hit this usually get out in a week, but it found on the beach at the pres­ leasing as many as a dozen MOBILE—Shipping in the Poi-t port under the new schedule, takes permits considerably long­ ent are J. Jones, R. Bunch, J. downpoui's a day. of Mobile for the past week can came in Julj' 4. She took only er, now that shipping is slow. Sure is a good thing we had W. Demouy, T. Bernsee, F. be described as fair. There were one i-eplacement, owing to the x-epaix's made to the roof, after Swendson, J. E. Baker, G. J. The Towboat Division of the nine payoffs and six signons for fact that she had crewed up in Espalla, M. Shipley, M. H. Caten. it was struck by lightning a few the seven-day period, with 128 New York. On her next trip, we Marine Allied Workers here is C. Jowers, W. E. Simmons, F. L. weeks ago. bookmen and 63 permitmen be­ are expecting to get the usual beginning to feel the i-esults of Bartlett, Leroy Nicholas, C. R. slow shipping, too. A' couple of ing shipped out. turnover. The Cavalier operates tugs from each of the companies Simmons and L. Williams. Ships paying off were the .on a 17-day schedule. are laid up because of a lack of OLDTIMERS AROUND Beauregard, Bienville, Morning The Clipper, another of the business. Light and Ponce de Leon, Water­ Alcoa passenger cruise ships, is Some of the Brothers in the lo­ To all members who have However, the companies seem man; the Cape Romaine, Pointer, due here Monday. She will be cal Marine Hospital who are re­ checks held for Ihem at Diamond Hitch and Roamer, Al­ followed by the Corsair the fol­ to think things will be back to ceiving their SIU benefits are A. branch mail rooms: normal in a very short time. C. McAlpin, Joseph Bennett, coa; and the John Wanamaker, lowing Monday. Port Agents will not give out Isthmian. As these ships are coming in When this happens, the tugs will |Chi-les Vorn, Joseph Blanchard any mail containing checks, The payoffs for the week were I from the islands we expect to again be placed in operation. and O. M. Raynor. unless the addressee shows mostly smooth, with only I9ie have some jobs on them. Several Meanwhile, repairs are being Conversation around the Hall sufficient evidence of his usual run of small beefs that of the men on the beach inspect­ made on the tugs in idle status. indicates that the membership is idratity. such as Union book, were easily settled by the Patrol­ ed the Cavaliei* while she was Prospects for the coming weeks now intex-ested in what the ship­ seaman's papers, discharges, men. Of the nine ships paying hei-e, and all of them appeared appear pretty fair. Both major ping rules committees, elected by etc. off, two of them are slated for to be anxious to get aboard. companies are expecting from the various branches, will do An instance has been re- ' the boneyard, which won't be five to seven payoffs and signons. when they bleak down the sug­ ported of an envelope con­ MAW HELPS OUT helping shipping at all. Waterman has thi-ee C-2s and gestions for registration of men taining a check being picked SIGNING ON Our affiliate, the Marine Al­ thi-ee Libei;tys undeigoing re­ in all departments. by a phony who later A good many members have forged a signature and cashed The signons took place aboard lied Workei-s, helped the boys on pairs at the moment, because of it. To prevent a recurrence, the Beareguard, Morning. Light, the beach quite a bit this week the lack of cargoes, which should expressed their views to the com­ checks will be given only to Bienville, Pointer, Roamer and by shipping about a hundred men be arriving in the near future. mittee elected here, and are now the person to whom it is the-Patroit, another Aldba ship. to clean-up jobs during the week. Alcoa, however, has the usual awaiting the final recommenda­ This part-time work takes up bauxite ti-ade for the coming tions that are to be submitted addressed, and the only after Reports were made prior to the full identification is made. signings and all slopchests were the slack for the permitmen week, so all in all, we should to the membershin for a x-eferwhile they ai-e waiting to ship have a fair week ahead. endum vot^. likewise checked in advance. Shipping Still Shw In Philly Tt Mobile Manages Satisfactory Week As MAW Lends Hand Prove Identity I: ' • J' ' 1 , 3 : 1 t-.l.i i...: ^t ) :.x , D.', i J..I 3.1 -I t i : 1M » V 'I . : i : . J X f a c ' V 1., j .. £ ii . ^ t t i-'.ix .1 ^ ' '?.i ^ i E i.x.il �r«* SEAFA R EES LOG Pag» Six fMdar, Julr l«4f HA Demands Monkey Quits Seafarer When *Jungle'Goes Texas Shipping is Fair And Wage Increases, Should Stay So iDther Changes Two souvenirs of the Far East voyage which crewmember Jose Reyes, AB, proudly dis­ played when the SS William Tilghman retiuned to Frisco last week were a spreading growth of whiskers that would have made Rip Van Winkle seem hairless by comparison, and a pet monkey. Joe's pride in his facial foliage was matched only by his fondness for his young sirhiam charge, which he adopted during a stopover in the Isthmian ship. Both By KEITH ALSOP In a meeting with the New were short-lived. .York Shipping Association, the Joe decided to throw GALVESTON — Shipping con­ negotiating committee of the In­ attend the payoff and then tinues to be quite fair, and we" ternational Longshoremen's As­ step off to see Frisco's famed sights and let Frisco expect it to continue that way. sociation (AFL) presented the for a while. L , . ^ . see him and his monkey. tmion's demand for a 50-cent an However, we actually paid off Aided by billowy blobs of soapy lather and hour wage increase and a new only one ship, the SS Bull a brand new razor blade. Brother Reyes chopped method for calculating overtime Run, a Mathiasen tanker. She's ' " . ^ ~; avfay his wilting whiskers. That marked the pay. going into the shipyard, but ' 5. parting of the ways—in more respects than one. The ILA is also asking for just for a month. For when Joe stepped up to his monkey Iwger vacations, a welfare fund What beefs we found aboard friend, who had never seen his guardian stripped and other improvements to be the Bull Run were minor and down to his bare face, there was an explosion of written into a new contract. The we settled them rather easily jungle gibberish. By the time the echoes died present contract expires Aug. 21. on the ship at the payoff. down. Joe's pet was long gone. And he hasn't been The ILA committee repi-sents There's a good bit of talk , .- - . seen since. come 45,000 longshoremen on the about the SIU's new Hiring Hall ~ But sturdy Seafarer that he is, Joe Reyes Atlantic coast in all ports from clause. The papers in Galveston ^ takes such setbacks in stride. Portland, Maine, to Hampton and Houstoh gave the story a ' Jose is one of the original 14 Reyes brothers pretty impresive play. Roads inclusive. ssiiii who carried full books in the Atlantic and Gulf The demand for a new method Naturally the SIU story broke ^ ' District. One of the Reyes boys was lost during of calculating overtime pay is while the ruckus between the World War 11 and two have retired their booksthe result of a recent Supreme commies and the anti-commies but the remaining 11 are still carrying* on the Court decision granting a group in the NMU was co'ntinuing. family's seagoing tradition. of longshoremen what the bosses Our story looked a lot better in Once during the war, the entire comple­ cay is ovei'time on overtime. the papei-s than did the NMU ment of Seafaring Reyes attempted to ship as the Further talks between repre­ story. Deck Department aboard an SlU vessel, ' with sentatives of the unon and the The membership reaUy went Jose as Bosun. companies will be scheduled The U.S. Shipping Commissioner, acting un­ for the Himg HaU clause. They shortly, ILA officials said. Jose Reyes, beardfore he shaved der the regulation adopted after the loss of the know what a great victory the The ILA is a member of th,e powerful AFL Maritime Trades five Sullivan brothers aboard a Navy warship, prohibited the Reyes boys from shipping out on Negotiating Committee gained. They know what that clause one vessel. Department. means for the Union collectively and individually. As usual, the SIU is setting the pace in the maritime in­ dustry. That's the way it.'s been the Governor Kilby and the sound like a lot of giun beating They know we will abide byi for a long time and that's the By JOE ALGINA NEW YORK-^Thanks to the Topa Topa, both returning from but a look at the record will the agreement and we will see way it always will be. that they do likewise. arrival of several Isthmian, Wa­ trips to Europe. Both ships paid show otherwise. , ^, off in good shape and what min­ The SIU is now in its tenth terman and Bull Line scows FOR A REASON or beefs that cropped up were year (I feel the rheumatism shipping in this port maintained dealt with right there aboard the creeping up on me) and is now Whenever a word of advice a fair pace, just about the tempo ship. or caution appears in the LOG its held for the past two or BuU Line's Evelyn and Suz­ it's for the good of the entire By an overwhelming vote three weeks. anne, too, were found to be membership. No rating or in­ on the Referendum Ballot, Isthmian's James Turner and dividual is singled out for a the membership of the Sea­ Steel King tied up here during clean and sweet by the Patrol­ tongue-lashing, unles he is foul­ the past week and made for men. farers International Union, A couple of lone wolves, the ing up the gains of the rest of rather smooth payoffs. The King the Union. That's the one way A&G District, went on rec­ settled up at the payoff in short Russell Alger (South Atlantic) and the Algonquin Victory (St. of keeping our contracts on the ord to protect itself in the order; the Turner had a few Lawrence Navigation) paid off top of the heap. hard days to come by build­ beefs which were held over to| Last week's accident on the ing up a strike fund and the next day, but they, too, were in this port with but few beefs and happy crews aboard. These, John Bartram, where one man settled with little trouble. along with several other port was killed and three others se­ by providing shoreside oper­ Worth pointing out about Isth­ verely . burned (See story on ating bases. mian ships is the fact that there callers, were the Patrolmanpleasers of the week. page three), points up a long Thai means a $10.00 Strike is a different contract on these To do a quick switch from standing need on these Liberties. Assessment and a $10.00 ships. While it isn't too much If the portholes had been just Building Assessment. Al­ different from the General ships to those who sail them, a enjoying the best contracts ^ in word of caution is in order for a little larger, chances are that the industry. We have set the Agreement, there are some things I ready many members have pace time after time. This may no one would have been injured. paid these sums. which cause a lot of confusion Stewards. Although Stewards ship off the sound like breast beating, but All of the men were trapped in and bitter feelings. The operators will move boards in the SIU, this does not it is all true. their foc'sles and were unable Some crews dissatisfied with without warning. It is our mean that the Union protection to escape until the steam was A good reason for'our leading the contract just ignore it and duly to be prepared. proceed according to the Gen­ given them extends to covering the field and gaining these con­ 4;umed off. Pay the assessments im­ eral Agreement. Instead of being up for them when they foul-up tracts is due to the fact that we If the portholes had been the dui-irig a trip. mediately. It is our insur­ size of those on Victory ships, aU have not tolerated performers, militant they're screwing up the Once in a while a ship comes ance for the future growth could have piled out through gashounds or foulballs trying to works. This agreement was signed by in where the Steward is found push a bum beef. The companies the side. Maybe this accident and strength of the Union. the Union and ratified by the! to be short on stores and linen. have come to respect the SIU. will wake up those responsible. member^ip. It should be lived Naturally, he wants the Union up to. The next time the Nego­ to go to bat for him, but what tiating Committee locks horns can be done for a guy where with Isthmian, they'll bring the the records show he's short contract as much in line with thousands of items? ed short an AB and an OS you quorum together we have had to By SAL COLLS HE'S RESPONSIBLE the regular agreement as possi­ can be sure we handled her cor­ pass our last three regular meet­ ble. There are times—this would SAN JUAN — Not only has rectly. The boys on her were ings. But, in special meetings In the meantime, to strengthen be one of them—when the Un­ shipping picked up a bit here, looking forward to the election and gatherings between calls, the the Committee's hand, obey the ion can do little for a man. A but last week we actually had wh^h they figured would go the members have really cheered present agreement. It's, hard for Steward must remember that he a payoff—the SS Ponce. SIU way. the SIU for helping to organize the Negotiating Committee to re­ has responsibilities aboard the In fact, shipping is* good the Port Council here and for HAIL HIRING HALL but the company when they ship and the company has a enough to permit us to complain winning the Hiring Hall. The say, "What's the use of signing right to hold him accountable of a real shortage of ABs, OS The news of the Hiring Hall day we lose the Hiring Hall will victory sure tickled the mem­ a new contract, the crews don't for shortages. and Deck Maintenancemen, and be a dark day indeed, and every­ pay any attention to it any- There's only one way to keep to say that we just don't have bership in this port. We're hit­ body knows it. in the clear. When stores come any rated men around in either ting every ship with the good -way." We have contacted the Marine TRANSPORTATION TIP aboard, he should check every the Stewards Department or the news,- handing out the broad­ Hospital, and we are glad to re­ sheets reproducing the stories Incidentally, here's a tip on item before signing a receipt. Engine Department. port that the SIU patients say that appeared in the New York the Isthmian transportation rid­ Special vigilance should be ex­ There were a few routine beefs newspapers. The crews read the that they are getting fine treat­ er: If you're going to actually ercised when in a foreign port. ment. We hope some of the travel, take the ticket instead Also, when linen is being count­ on the Ponce concerning disput­ reports and feel better. ed hours for the Deck and Black Brothers who are over there will The new Maritime Trades Port of the money. By taking a ticket ed the Steward should be there gangs, but we managed to settle be looking for ships soon. Council is a going concern now, you receive subsistence while to supervise. He's signed for them without much trouble. and two groups of longshoremen Oldtimer Loncho Calderon is traveling — you don't get this them, and it's his neck if there On the organizing front we are working harmoniously. It still waiting for a ship, but Vila when you take a cash settle­ is a shortage. Beating out these words of ad­ had one of the Cuba Distillery looks as if things in the port Angel, the Seafarer who never ment. goes to sea, caught his first ship Waterman's gifts to the Port, vice, caution, warning or what­ ships in and we naturally took wUl stay that way. of New York this week were ever you want to call them, may a look at her. Although she sail­ Becautie we couldn't get a in two years. Old Standbys Keep New York Shipping In Fair Shape Do It Now San Juan Seafarers Find Shipping is Good •n. '• �Friday, July 16, 1948 T H £•• S EAPARERS L OQ Page Seven Seafarers' Guide To The Far East 4 By ERNEST BOSSCRT children in their teens. ^ They A.t one time the body becam^s. also have women working on jammed against the rudder of al!| Aboard the Isthmian Steamship Company's SS The Steel Architect is now the docks as draft animals, pull­ small boat. A woman in the homeward bound from its first Steel Architect on her first voyage under the SIU ing freight around in carts or boat pushed it clear with a .stick Union voyage around the world, to go floating on its way to the,, f contract was Seafarer Ernest Bossert, a careful much of which you already know sea and the sharks, no one pay-,. about from previous articles sent observer of social and economic detail. Among the ing anymore attention to it than to the LOG. In this article it vice-ridden, poverty-stricken peoples of the Far if it were a piece of driftwood might be interesting and inform­ floating along. jJ! Eastern ports he visited Brother Bossert had ample ative to give you a brief sketch Incidentally, we were bring4 of the places we have been, and opportunity to record some striking observations, ing home the corpse of an Amer- TS: the conditions we found. which begin on this page. ican woman, who is one of two a At Manila, our first, foreign Americans murdered in Saigon. port, conditions at least on the The LOG feels that in addition to the general These two women were assui'face, seem prosperous. Of interest of Brother Bossert's report, it should have sociated in secretarial capacities a course, they have by no means with consulate offices in Saigon, yr recovered from the destruction much practical value because it exposes many of They were riding in a jeep which of the war, but the people are the pitfalls awaiting^ unwary Seafarers who make carrying it between two of them was riddled by machine gun fire, well-clothed and well- fed and on a pole over their shoulders. then set fire to. The bodies were. the Far East run. apparently happy. The adults are most likely out almost burned beyond recogniThings are expensive there, the^ hills, fighting with the Brother Bossert's revealing roundup on his re­ in tion. fr but the city is clean, orderly, and rebel army. well governed, and a seaman can cent ports of call will be continued in a subsequent i A revolution has been going NATIVES IMPOVERISHED have a fairly good time ashore issue of the LOG. on here for three years and, al­ Makassar, onr next port, is in v/ithout being robbed—too much. though there is no fighting in There is no black market in the immediate vicinity of Saigon, the southern part of the Dutch- j About the best place to get it is dangerous to be out alone Island of Celebes, one of the- >) money there. The exchange is were kept out entirely, or kept Netherlands East Indies group. - rj. steady at two pesos to one Amer­ under control. Today it is un­ souveniers in Shanghai—in all after dark. We were there only a few hours,^^,. 3; safe to be on tKe streets, day or the Far East, in fact, is the Army ican dollar. However, under the From what could be learned, it PX. But don't try to walk from seems that during the Jap oc­ consequently there isn't much surface, one feels that there is night. . something mysterious going on, Mobs of hoodlums roam the the PX to the docks or you will cupation, the natives were treat­ to write about. As we came to the dock, we 1' other than what appears-on the strefets all over the city. They ed far better by the Japs than surface. Nearly everyone carries will attack you and kill you for they were treated by the French again saw natives picking lice i a gun either openly or concealed, a dime. Young ruffians—mere when they re-occupied; and the out of each others hair. Most and you can hardly brush up children—will surround you and rebellion is a fight to the finish of us were ble to get ashore: for'- i a short time at least. We found I against anyone in a crowded try to get into your pockets. for their independence. the conditions of the natives thoroughfare witliout feeling a All the natives are for the If you sock one of them they weapon. From conversations held all pile on you, and even chil­ revolution, either openly or sec­ deplorable, but the Dutch, who*with longshoremen-and checkers dren can inflict serious injury retly, and they kill all French­ rule the place, live a compara-; on the docks, and with taxi driv­ when they pile on like flies. men they catch alone and un­ lively luxurious existence. ers, bartenders, prostitutes, busi­ Their main purpose is not to armed after dark. The Dutch section is clean and ness men, etc., it was learned injure you particularly, but to orderly, with nice hotels and WELL ARMED that Manuel Roxas, the first rob you. dining places. Here, as almost president of the Philippines Re­ everywhere, there is the black Except in the main part of the They pick a quarrel with you >;• public, was a former guerilla market in money. The legal rate and, while your attentions are lose jmur souveniers ta the hood­ city, which is well guarded, all who was elected to office by a distracted fighting some of them lums. Go in groups and use cabs Frenchmen go in groups, armed is 2.60 Guilders to the US dolpolitical organization of former with pistols in hand, ready for lar. The black market rate is off, others are into your pockets —not rickshaws. guerillas under his command to instant "use. The French Foreign from 13 to 15. stealing your wallet, fountain There is sure to be serious Legion is here, also many other whom he made all sorts of prom­ There is very little In the way '^^ pen, and anything they can get trouble in Shanghai sooner or ises, before election, of war bonof souvenirs and everything is ^.. French military units. The their hands on. As soon as they later. American seamen are not tises, etc. After his election he expensive. They have a silver"\^ French go in for elaborate mili­ have you cleaned out, they scat­ going to submit passively to be' was either imable or unwilling ornament industry there which" tary uniforms and you can see ter in all directions. ing pushed around by these about everything conceivable in is world famous for its fine' •t to fulfill these promises, and Other hoodlums, usually grown­ hoodlums. Eventually, a whole the former guerillas were organ­ handwork. We saw some of it ^ military dress. ups, make a practice of following crew will go ashore in a body, izing in the mountains and a at other places, but did not have/^^ The first day I went ashore, I revolution was expected momen­ you wherever you go, and no armed, and prepared to take got tangled up in the native time to do much looking around matter what yoii do, you cannot care of themselves and they will tarily. section of the town and the filth at Makassar. The stores "W'ere get rid of them. If you stop to clean up these fellows and there Since that time, Roxas died and squalor I found so disgusted closed when we arrived" in of a heart attack and his sue- shop to make a purchase, they'll will be trouble. me that I had no further desire town, and we left early next cessor, Mr. E. Quiruio, vice pres­ tell ' the shopkeeper that the3' morning. There are over a million pros­ to go ashore again in Saigon. ident, has tried to reconcile these guided you there and demand a titutes in Shanghai — most of Thei-e is an officers club there ] ' However, some of the boys forces and to promote harmony, commission on your purchase. and, if you can get in there, the'"" them diseased—A word to the went to the French section and and avoid, if possible, the impen­ charges for beer and refresh"-^", wise is sufficient. found things far different—in POLICE INADEQUATE ding revolution. From what little ments are about half as much"'^ At Hong Kong, our next poi-t, fact, delightful. Fine, wide streets All the shopkeepers are in­ we were there only a short time, and boulevards, beautiful parks, as at other places in town. news we are able to get, his eflorts have been fairly successful. timidated by those hoodlums and had only one night's shore leave, fine hotels, beautiful modernisticRATA VIA CLEAN say that if they refuse to pay the consequently could not learn ly decorated sidewalk cafes t .1 SHANGHAI JEST commission their places of busi­ very much. with dance bands, fine dance Batavia, our next port, is just. , • At Shanghai, our next port, ness are wrecked. across the Java Sea from Mak-. Hong Kong is under British floors and beautiful girls. The police force is inadequate, "we all became miDionaires over­ There are also man>' fine hous­ assar, and is the capitol of the , rule and is a nice clean city, night. Inflation is rampant there. and what police there are just with many fine hotels, dining es, many of which have been island of Java. This also is n The legal rate of exchange was look, on with indifference or and drinking places, many nice commandeered and used as mil­ Dutch possession. The seaport for 190,000 Chinese dollars for one amusement and do nothing. itary barracks. Batavia, however, is some ten The Second Mate on our ship shops and stores-where souven­ American dollar. The black mar­ i"nilcs from Batavia at a small . There is not much to buy there iers may be purchased, but at ket rate was from 400,000 to was born and raised in Shanghai considerably higher prices than in the way of souvenirs, and al­ village called Tandjoeng Priok.,,. 560,000 to one, and since that and still h^ a family there. His at Shanghai. There is a black most everything is expensive. Batavia is a nice city: clean,, .. time, I understand it has gone brother came dov^n to the ship market,- but not nearly as bad The legal rate of exchange is 12 orderly with nice shops, picture to visit him, and was attacked Up to about 1,300,000 to one. piastres to one US dollar. The shows, hotels and restaurants. by a gang of these hoodlums, as Shanghai. If you change $20 or $30 US Again the Dutch have it very > The legal rate is four Hong black market rate is 30 or 40 nice, while the natives have very . F for Chinese money, you need a held up, beaten and robbed. piastres to one US dollar. There is s Seamen's Club in Kong dollars to one US dollar. You can have a nice time poor conditions. Shanghai which we found to be The black market rate was 5.50 The shops at Batavia have a ; about the only place in Shanghai or 5.60 to one US dollar. The there and things are not expen­ large variety of beautiful souven- • .HEpe.KiPnot ready to clip the seamen. British, at least, maintain order sive if you can get the black irs but prices are prohibitive. (So Bw/iO(JRYou can get good American beer and it is safe to walk the streets market rate of exchange, but SEIF SDMB, At Tandjoeng Priok, the small there and soft drinks, coca cola at any time without fear of being when you have to accept the village where the ships dock, . dAfWY"/ etc., at 100,000 per bottle, which molested except, perhaps, from legal rate, you pay two or three you can do just as well and the . is about fifty cents and compar­ an occa-sional harmless beggar. times as much for everything you price.s are much lower. They - • And where can yuu go without buy. atively very moderate. have some fine wood carvings ... While we were there, on two They have dances there, and encountering beggars—eveq in here at reasonable prices. occasions, dead bodies of natives hostesses and free coffee and our o3vn prosperous country? A Dutch Seamen's Club is near came floating down the river lunches. Also a Canteen, where SAIGON SOCIETY the docks and semen of all na- past the ship, in and out be­ souveniers may be purchased at tionalities are welcome. Here ' moderate prices. They also give Saigon, our next port is in tween hundreds of small boats the seaman gets the best deal ' suitcase to carry it around. honest and reliable advice about French Indo-China. When we in the river. in town. They have a restaurant Change $100 and you need a the best places to do your shop­ arrived there, the longshoremen The thing that impressed me with good food at moderate • horse and wagon. ping. They sell postage stamps were sitting along the dock, as remarkable was not tlie body prices, music, beer and refresh--' Shanghai, when it was an in­ and have some arrangements many of them busily engaged in itself, but the indifference and ments at about half the prices ' ternational settlement, was an or­ with the US Armed, Forces to picking lice out of each other's unconcern with which the people at other places in town. r-'" derly and well-governed city, miail liters for us at the US hair. in the small boats beheld the and the undesirable elements mail rate. The longshoremen were mere scene. (Continued next week) "-'I-. �4.. Page Eight THE SE AF AREHS LOG Friday, July 16, 1948 SHIPS' MINVTES AMD MEWS Seafarer's Cool Seamanship Saves Vessel Cleared By Customs; Bremen Army Cops Run Wild, Boatload Of Crewmen Throw Book At Webster Crew It was a "fine display of seamanship and cool thinking by Able Seaman The port of Bremen is fast becoming a distasteful Walter Perry" that saved a dozen of the crew of Waterman's SS Wacosta from disaster one afternoon in mid May, according to Donald Rood, Deck place to American seamen. Hard on the heels of a report by Brother Philip Reyes of vague and costly military Maintenance. When the forward releasing gear on one of the ship's boats januned as five stowaways were being transferred to the SS Raphael Semmes, Perry worked at it until he got it loose while the 50-pound after block was swinging past his head. The stowaways were discov­ ered a day out of Le Havre when the Wacosta was ploughing through the North Atlantic tow­ ard New York. The Master ra­ dioed New York and the return message ordered the Wacosta to stop off at New York beyond the three-mile limit and wait for the Raphael Semmes which would take the Frenchmen back across. That's when the trouble be­ gan. In the first place, there was a heavy sea running when the Wacosta arrived at the ren­ dezvous, In the second place, the Mate fouled up the launch­ ing of the lifeboat. rules in Bremen (LOG July* guilty of having cigarettes in 2) fomes a similar warning his possession. Naturally, the from the crew of the Noah crew reports, the Army men found several sets of prints on Wehster. the cigarette cartons. The crew of the Waterman The CID search and finger­ vessel reports that when their printing took three days. At the ship arrived in Bremen on June end of their search they took 13, the ship was searched anc all shore leave passes from the cleared by the Geiman Customs. crew. However, they report, two days Two days later arrest reports later the U.S. Army CID (Crim­ arrived at the ship and the men inal Investigation Department) accused were held over for trial boarded the ship and confiscated by a military government court. several cartons of cigarettes. Both licensed and unlicensed Military rules governing the personnel stood trial. But, state port of Bremen, published in the Webster men, it appeared the SEAFARERS LOG April that partiality was shown the 23, state: "Maritime personnel ship's officers. are authorized two hundred cig­ In several cases men of the arettes or one pound of pipe to­ unlicensed departments were bacco or fifty cigars per week fined and the officers acquitted. while they are in the Bremen In one case" a bookmember of Enclave. the Stewards Department was "All excess tobacco will be sentenced to eight months in a put in bond aboard ship by the Bremerhaven prison. German Customs. German cus­ The Webster men, in con­ toms' seals wiU not be broken cluding their report, urge that ' until the vessels are past the crews hitting Bremen take no Weser pilot vessel going to sea." chances. They point out that if According to the military rules, the German Customs overlook the limit of tobacco which may undeclared goods, the CID men be carried ashore for personal will cover the ship with a fine use in any one twenty-four pe­ tooth comb and impose very TOO QUICK riod is 3 packages of cigarettes strict pehalties. While the Wacosta was circl­ or 5 cigars or 1 page of pipe ing so that the boat would drop It was a near thing for the dozen men in this lifeboat tobacco and 3 bars of candy and Member's N.O. Inn in the ship's lee, the Mate let dropped from the SS Wacosta when the forward releiuiing gear 3 packages of chewing gum. FINGERPRINTED CREW jammed and the 50-pound after block swung free the length her go. The after releasing gear Caters To Seafarers of the boat. Seafarer Walter Perry is working on.the jammed Following the confiscation of worked fine, but the forward Seafarers on the beach in New gear froze. - The 50-pound after gear at the forward end, while Donald Rood, who told the the Webster men's cigarettes, the Oi-leans are invited by Seafarer block began swinging from the story to the LOG, reaches for the swinging block amidship. CID men then proceeded to L. E. Wessels to make their home the entire crew, at the Wessels Hotel, 226 Bour­ davit up and down the boat's The picture was snapped by the Second Assistant Engineer. fingerprint length. Meanwhile, the boat and The Wacosta was transferring five stowaways to the SS Raphael claiming that by this metho< bon Street, which is, he points the ship were under way at Semmes outside the entrance to New York harbor. they would find out who was out, only two and a half blocks about four knots and the boat from the SIU Hall. was plunging madly in the while the boys worked on the motor. Brother Wessels, the proprietor heavy seas. Finally they got it running and an oldtime SIU member still All in all, t^e situation was and headed for the Semmes "Three girls to every man!" the cowboy type. Young_ re­ carrying book No. G-1, says, remini^ent of some of the quick which took the stowaways reported Brother Frank T. vealed. "When in need of a place to stay getaways from torpedoed ships aboard. But the whole transfer Young, who is operating Mooser If you have your own car and while waiting to ship out of the / dining the war. The difference process which should have taken pac, a woods and lake resort are in New York, drive out on port of New Orleans, this is the was that in this case there was half an hour consumed an hour near Oak Ridge, N. J. "What Route 23 to Newfoundland, N. J. place to hang your old white no excuse for dropping a boat and a half instead. I need is some virile SIU men Otherudse grab a Northeast cap," in a heavy sea while the ship What really annoyed every­ to lend a hand! As paying guests Coach Line bus from the Dixie Following up his invitation was still under way. body, however, was the fact of course!" Bus Depot, 241 West 42nd St. with a short speel on the hotel's "Everybody was getting out that the transfer took place on He looked as though he was and get off at Newfoimdland, qualifications. Brother • Wessels from under that block," Rood Saturday afternoon. The result bearing up pretty well under where Brother Yoimg will ar­ points out "We keep our hotel on says. Perry, however, moved for­ was that the Wacosta didn't the Strain, though, when he blew range to pick you up and take the up-and-up—)-and no monkey ward to release the frozen gear reach quarantine until after six into the New York Hall the you to the resort. business. It's a place where a and stuck to his job as the big o'clock- and the real disaster was other day to tell his old friends But you'd better make res­ Seafarer can make hi^elf at , blodc swung perilously close. To that nobody got ashore until 11 about it, and incidentally to ervations well in advance by home." . make matters worse, if they o'clock Sunday morning. leave a pack of folders in the calling Newfoundland 9-4936, as According to Brother Wessel's could be worse, the boat's motor "We lost a weekend," Rood Baggage room giving aU parr the pack of office girls currently jusiness card, which, incidentally says, "and that's what hurt." ticulars. had conked out. vacationing out there keeps the jears the printers union label. For Perry it was the second Things are run strictly SIU Moosepac's log cabins and bun­ Seafarers checking in will find Finally, the sailors with a brush with danger this year. In clean, airy rooms and, what's little help from the stowaways, Januai-y, he was Bosun on the style. Young said, with no per- galows pretty weU filled up. who were a mighty worried five- SS Adrian Victory, an American- forniing allowed. But if you'd There is a three-piece orches­ more, if you like a romantic some by then, caught the block Hawaiian ship, carrying bulk like a real vacation m the lakes tra and dancing in the messhall. sounding mailing address — the Wessels Hotels is in the heart of with a rope, holding it until phosphate loaded by the Army and woods, all you need is a Perry got the forward gear un- in Tampa for Germany. It was bathing suit and old clothes for Yoimg insists that life ashore the Vieux Carre^ is wonderful. Except for a hikmg, he added. * fouled. a bum loading job and when the The fare is from $42.50 to spell working in the mines out Even with the danger of the Adrian ran into a storm 700 $45.50 per week, but it includes of Jo-berg, South Africa, before swinging block averted the boat­ miles at sea the cargo shifted room, meals, boats on the lake, the war,. YOung sailed from load of Seafarers and stowaways and she developed a 50-degree hay-rides and picnics. 1929 until embarking on the Check the slop chest be­ was not much better off, since list. Situated on fourteen square Moosepac venture. He sailed out fore your boat sails. ' Make it took another half hour to get Heroic measures by the crew miles of vh-gin hardwood tim­ of SIU halls £is a Bosun after sure that the slop chest con­ the motor going. The tiller got saved the ship which finally ber-land, and fronting on three 1944. tains an adequate supply of away from the Mate and he limped back into Charleston. lakes, Moosepac has good fishing "If I can just get some guys all the things you are liable tried to steer with a sweep oar Perry got 33 hours overtime on right now, hunting in season, up there to help me take care to need. If it doesn't, call the which was too short for the that occasion—and a letter of miles of hiking trails, bridal of those women, everything will Union Hall immediately. heavy seas. The boat jiist drifted thanks from the company. paths and horses, if you are be all right," he declared! Offers Gay Times At Jersey Camp Cheek It—But Good �PHday, July 16, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings (came aboard ship. He reported M. V. DEL VIENTO. April 4— that the Captain had changed Chairman Bill Mitchell; Record­ men around in the Steward De­ ing Secretary Fred Miller. En­ partment and he requested that gine and Steward's Department the Patrolman be contacted in Delegates reported plenty of dis­ next port tp see about putting puted overtime. New Business: men back on the jobs in which Motion by Fred Miller, second by they had shipped.^ Engine Dele­ Bill Olney that the company be gate, J. Sullivan reported all in requested to install cooking faci­ order. Under Education, Brother! lities and water fountain aft ior Grice spoke on the meaning and use by native crews in West importance of the motto: "An Africa. Also that locks be put 'SIU ship is a clean ship." on all doors on main deck. Mo­ ft ft ft tion by Miller, second by Doug­ lass Dominque that the Company M. V. DEL SOL. June 12 — be instructed to put on stores for Chairman. * Lassiter; Recording at least four months when ships man would not get it, have his lecrelary. Bradley. No overtime are sent on the West African permit revoked. Carried. One beefs reported by the Delegates. run, as the Del Viento has twice minute of silence for Brothers Old Business reguarding electric run short of food down there. lost at sea. washing machine, new refriger­ JOLD OM TO YOUR U/V/ON RECEIPTS, 4. t 4. Motion by Kelley, seconded by ator, and potato peeler was dis­ ^DISCHARGES, PAlP BILLS,^SIMILAR Douglass Dominque that exhaust CORAL SEA. May 22 —Chair­ cussed, and it was decided to re­ PROOF OF MOA/EV PAID OUT OR JOBS fans be installed in all foc'sles. man not given); Secretary. James fer it to the Patrolman in New Armstrong. Delegates reported HELP . IM MAMW CASES -jue ?A,?£RS Motion by Duffy, seconded by Orleans. Under Good and Wel­ Bill Olney that Delegates accom­ everything in order. Reports ac­ fare it was decided to ask the CAA/AJOT BE DUPLICATED AAID GAN pany patrolmen when contacting cepted. Under New business First Assistant to have the coffee CAUSE AAUCM TRCUeLE IF LOST OR, ship's officers. Good and Wel­ time was taken for the Engine urn fixed. The Messman was in­ AAlSLAID . fare included recommendations Department to elect a new Dele­ structed to remove coffee bag by Brothers Miller. Binnon. and gate^ Brother Singer. In Good from urn after making coffee. Olney that foc'sles be left clean and Welfare there was discussion The StewarcJ agreed to put out and the bunks stripped, that the on the necessity of making less more night lunch. The Mates on Pursers be required to familiarize noise in the passage way in or­ watch would be asked to keep themselves with the tropical dis­ der to let the watch below get the ship's radio tuned in. One eases and their treatment endemic some sleep. Also' discussion on minute of silence for Brothers to the West African ports, and cleanliness of the laundry. One lost at sea. that the Patrolman instruct the minute of silence for Brothers By HANK Chief Mate to have the gear lost at sea. 4 ft overhauled before another trip as With all these pillars of high finance around us not one OLIVER LOVING. June 13— the guys and blocks are unsafe. half-way decent ocean breeze (poets call it the tang of the sea) Chairman, J. L. Grimes; Re­ familiar to the brothers ever sails through our Beaver Street cording Secretary. P. J. Wilkin­ ft ft ft home. And this town is sure getting heated up something awful, son. Engine Delegate reported too. Must be because of all that political hot air cooking down in that Lindseed Oil had been found BESSEMER VICTORY. June convention-town Philadelphia. in the deck-lacquer used in the 13 — Chairman. F. Gibbons; Re­ ft ft ft 8-12 black gang foc'sle, and that cording Secretary, R. Weaver. GOVERNOR MILLER. AprU Well, last week a happy, big-sized Seafarer sailed into two bunks were missing from the Under Old Business the Ship's 25—Chairman Bankston; Secre­ same foc'sle. Motion made by town. Waving his cigar and laughing heartily. Brother "Straw­ Delegate reported that the Chief tary Ballard. Delegates report J. Oliver, and seconded by J. berry" Hutchins. the Steward, merrily barked away eibout Engineer had given his okay for all beefs ironed out with Captain. O'Sullivan that any member strawberries, watermelons, conditions while he's on that the crew to hang their gear in New Business: Motion 'by Bank­ caught molesting company prop­ "ferryboat" (as he calls it), the Seatrain Havana, shuttling the fidley to dry. The matter of ston that everyone be in sober erty be put in the 99- year club. between New York and Gulf ports. painting out crew's quarters was condition at payoff. Motion by Carried. ft ft ft to be referred to the Patrolman Bankston. and amended by BarOldtimer Roderick Smith (this time we didn't forget his first in Coos Bay. The Steward Dele­ barin that five copies of repair gate reported a dispute in over­ name), the Bosun, sailed into town recently from a trip ... Steward list be made up and the crew time for the shift to Alemeda. Vic Milazzo writes he'll be up in Brighton, Massachusetts for press for their completion either The Union Constitution and By­ hospitalization for a few months. Smooth recovery, Vic, and in Houston or the following port. laws were discussed under Ed­ we hope some shipmate of youi;s in any port writes a letter or A 23-item list was submitted. two to cheer you up. It helps a lot. ucation. ft ft ft Good and Welfare: Donations ft ft ft ft ft ft OLIVER LOVING. May 1— will be accepted by Brother Sam Lulfrell, another Seafarer with a sense of humor and Spahn to be forwarded to SIU Chairman. J. L. Grimes; Re­ ROSARIO. May 30 — Chair­ a, portable slopchest of huiitorous incidents, is drydocked in Delegate at Fort Stanton, New cording Secretary. Paul Wlkin- man. Harry H. Spurlock; Record­ town without any "heaves ahead" for awhile. Those LOGS are Mexico. It was suggested that son. Ships Delegate reported the ing Secretary. Robert L. Brain. on the way to you. Sam... Brother John Ward and his mus­ crewmembers not take sides in Captain had asked for draw No overtime beefs reported. tache is on a ship right now down around the rum and top-sided arguments where dog- lists. Department delegates re­ Motion carried to have Delegates calypso islands. eat-dog arguments are in prog­ ported all in order. Motion un­ make up repair lists. Under Good ft ft ft ress. One minute of silence for der New Business to have alley­ and Welfai'e the Steward Depart­ Here are most of the oldtimers in town: Chief Cook F. Guinways sougeed. Brother Grice ment was complimented as being paya, Juan Arroyo, John Flynn, Abe Sprung, A. McRobertson, departed Bi'others. talked vmder Education upon the best feeding ship afloat. It Steward L. D. Neill, Steward G. A. Allen, J. De Gilberto, A. the responsibility of the mem­ was suggested that the minutes Sanchez, J. Sotomayor, V. J. Tabarrini, A. Partner, Sykes O'Neal, bership in taking care of the be sent directly to the LOG. One R. McQueen, John Mikalnonas, E. P. O'Brien, W. Renny, Bosun equipment put aboard by the minute of silence observed for J. Patrick, Eddie "Skippy" Guszcynsky, K. Korneliosen, J. T. company. He explained that most Brothers lost at sea. tighe, A. Remijn, M. R. Dorfman, Ed Robinson, Fred Lukiv and s, i i of this was put aboard through J. J, Flynn. 01IEENS VICTORY — Chair- the efforts of the Union, through­ ft ft ft man. Jack Green; Recording out the years, to improve con­ Still looking for that shipmate? Here are some more: Secretary. John Risbeck. Motion ditions. A repair list was made A. Armand. J. A. Morris. Bosun 'Tex" Suit, M. Landron. V. under new business .to elect a up from suggestions of the Gustaaf, H. V. Nelson, M. Confusione. E. Greaux. R. Butler •- V ^ P committee to draw up a fine list membership under Good and (from the Gulf). J. J. Murphy. M. C. Jensen. V. Aviles. J. for messroom cleanliness. Motion Welfare. GEORGE D. PRENTICE — Sharp. W. De Long. J. Denopra. G. P. Thurmer. J, H. Pape. carried to bring men on chai-ges Chairman, McMillian: Recording ft ft ft R. Teets. John Bigwood. N. Gilligan, W. A. Beyer (from the who missed ship in Baltimore. ZEBULON PIKE. April 19 — Secretary. Bkraes. Deck Delegate Gulf). Walter Pritchett. C. Jurewicz. Fred Travis. V. McMahon. One minute of silence for de­ Chairman. Walter Patten; Re­ reported all full books except C. Torres. A. Amelia. T. F. Waller. J. Clamp. parted Brothers. cording Secretary. James Clinton. one GS picked up in Panama: ft ft ft ft ft ft Delegates reports accepted—all Engine and Steward Delegates The weekly SEAFARERS LOG will be sailing free of cost OREMAR. June 27—Chairman. in order. Motion that one head reported all full books. Motion all over the nation to the following brothers: Charles Schrunk of W. Fields; Reco/ding Secretary. be assi^ed to the longshoreman, that a fine list be drawn up cov­ Florida, George Raby of Ohio, Norman Adams of Georgia, Henry L. Garabedian. Ship's Delegate, and that they be exclude(^ from ering infractions of orderliness Gillikin of Georgia, Louis Paul of South Carolina, Lee Harvey of E. Thompson reported all mem­ the messhall. Cax-ried. Motion and cleanliness, and that moneys Louisiana, Joseph Mesta of Pennsjdvania, John Michaelis of New bers ip good standing. C. Omo- to elect a ship's Delegate did collected be sent to Brother Joe York, George Knox of Mississippi, Wilfred Dunlap of New York, Lightfool at the TB -Hospital in Daniel Fitzgerald of New Jersey, William Lamb of Maryland, hundro. Deck Delegate, reported not carry. Arizona. Carried. A. E. Thomp­ Galen Arey of Maine, Chester Wilson of West Virginia, Ralph that the sanitary work was not ft ft ft OLIVER . LOVING, June 10— son elected Ship's Delegate. Mo­ Stahl of Ohio. being paid for on Sundays and holidays, and recommended that Chairman, J. L. Grimes; Re­ tion that a better brand of soap ft ft ft the time be turned in to the cording Secretary. P. J. Wilkin­ be obtained in Honolulu. Motion Brother John "Bananas" Ziereis is back in town again— Patrolman. Engine Delegate, V. son. Ships Delegate, J. Oliver, that the Captain be asked, to this time without thtit big beard. John says he met Bosun Rackley reported all in order, as and Deck Delegate D. Chestnut have the quarters painted. Mo­ Mike Rossi and lots of other brothers while ashore in Rouen. did the Steward Delegate, E. reported everything running tion that anyone found carrying France when there were about five SIU ships in port... Troy. Motion by E. Thompson smoothly. Steward Delegate, O. tales to the Skipper be brought Tommie "Beachie" Murray sailed into town this week as that the Brother who tried to S. Scheuermann reported that up on charges of action unbe­ Bosun... Brother Frank Waller should be in New York one ship aboard through a "fink every man shipping out of an coming a Union man. All. mo­ of these hot days... Brothers, keep your ship clean and happy— herder" on the excuse that he SIU Hall was expected to know tions carried. One minute silence and have those big beefs settled at the payoff with the patrol­ took the job so that a non-union his job ahd to do it when he observed for Brothers lost at sea. man aboard. Don't foul up the contract or the SIU! 440LD Oti TO / -''f YOUR RECEIPTS.' CUT and RUN '• ^ ^ �Pe^e Ten T B E S B AF ARE RS Friday. July 16, 194a . LOG tHE MEMBEBSmP SPEAKS fi- •i; Found Excellent Crew On Edwin Markham, ButCharges Topside Played CompanyGame To the Editor: Mere are a few words to let the membership know that there still are some good ships and Amazed Seafarer Finds Own Rescue Pictured In Log To the Editor: r am one of the 18 survivors of the Richard Caswell shown being rescued from a raft in the picture you ran on page seven of the LOG for July 2nd. I remembered seeing the Navy taking pictures of us as they pulled along side to pick us up; and I have often wondered since how I could get hold of some of these pictures. it would mean a great deal to me if I could in-ocure this pic­ ture and any others that were made at that time. Could you tell me whom I could write for copies? You can imagine how sur­ prised I was after all this time to see the picture of my rescue aiipear in the LOG! Any as­ sistance you can give me will be greatly appreciated. Douglas J, Acker, Jr. (Ed. Note: A copy of the picture printed in the LOG is on its way to you. For in­ formation concerning other iHctures of the rescue, contact Mr. Imlay. South Atlantic Steamship Company. Savannah Bank Building. Savannah. Georgia.) good crews afloat. Believe me. shipmates. The galley force has Brothers, this bunch on the SS been tops. The Messmen have Edwin Markham, South Atlantic, been right on the badL Most of the crew are from is a good one. I mean that it's a good bunch Norfolk. We have visited Le with the exception of two char­ Havre and Rouen, where we are acters—^the Master and the Mate, now, and soon will be headed of course. Both of them are com­ for Dingwall, Nova Scotia, to load gypsum. Watch for a good pany men. The Captain just doesn't put payoff in Baltimore around the any stock in the SIU slogan, middle of July. "An SIU ship is a clean ship." To put this whole thing in a nutshell, let me finish by say­ He holds the opposite view. ing this crew is tops with me. Moreover, he says "If it's ov­ Fred R. Hicks ertime, don't do it." Chief Steward The crew's passageways have not been painted in over a year, at least. The Bosun says maybe SUP Member two years. Wants The LOG As for sougeeing! The Captain Sent To Home says if we are good boys we might be allowed to do a little To the Editor: sougeeing on the way home. But I would like to have the LOG painting is strictly out. mailed to me, but being as I am a member of the SUP I do WILL SEE ABOUT IT not know whether I can re­ We'll see about aU this when ceive it or not. I usually sail we hit the States sometime in SIU ships and enjoy reading the July. It is very possible that we LOG when and if I am able to will go into Baltimore for the pick up a copy. However, I'd payoff. If we do I'm sure the like to receive it at my home Baltimore Agent will straighten so I can catch up on numbers out these two South Atlantic I've missed while being away. stiffs—^just as he did that Mas­ John Washburn ter on the SS Joshua Slocum (Ed. Note: All members of last year. I guess he remembers the Seafarers International Un­ that one. Well, so much for the bad ion, be they members of theSUP, Great Lakes Dislricf or parts of the voyage. I would like to express my Marine Allied Workers, are en­ gi-atitude for the cooperation this titled to receive the LOG at crew has given me throughout tfaeir homes free. Brother the entire voyage. I can say Washburn's name has been truthfully that I never have added to the LOG mailing mailed with a better bunch of Ust.) Log'A-Rhythms If She Could Talk By CARL WILSON Out of Baltimore and down Chesapeake Bay, Sailed the John Hanson on a wintery day, With her holds full of coal she rounded the Cape, And bid farewell to the last landscape. With a brand new bottom on her for'd peak. She was sound as a drum and had not a leak. She pushed her nose into the deep ocean brine, As she rose and fell with a smooth even rhyme. Across the ocean and through the channel. She humped along like an old desert camel, While most of her crew were still dreaming, alas, About their fun in Baltimore with some unsavory : lass. While her Third Assistant was trying to learn. Why the God-damn light on her stern wouldn't burn, The First and the Second would sit by-a beer. And would hunt and kill all the black bear and deer. Then into Goteborg one morning she steamed, And moored to some buoys out in the stream, The agents informed us, "you're not wanted here," But to Malmo you must go when the ice is clear." . No one seemed to mind that part, in fact, They were perfectly willing to leave the city intact; We sailed from there and everything was nice. Until we encountered some floating ice. Two days of this and the fog set down, Then one day we heard a deep-throated sound. At first we thought a fog horn we were meeting. But later we learned it was only porn porri's greeting. * The Pursej: and Sparks to a dance did go. And by their return they were not so slow, For three belles they had, with eyes full of love, And Sparks strutted around like a turtle dove. ' | , ; The Third Ass't found a place very soon, Where you could bend your elbow till like a flower you'd bloom, TTien he and a "friend" to the ship would saunter, • And the first thing he'd ask, "Have you got any Kroner." Our Chief Engineer not to be outdone. Bought radios, watches and Ughters by the ton; When the ship returns to the payoff port. He can walk up the street like a Broadway sport. .4 • V I don't know what our skipper did, For to me he was under a very tight lid, But I'm willing to bet he wasn't so idle, When he got ashore with that high-pressure title. |r . ,' ) ' T• The First Engineer some French walnut wanted. And around town every place he haunted, Till by hook or crook he gathered some sticks, To make a fine stock for his 30-06. • f These smiliiq Seafarers are from the Stewards and Deck Department of the SS Edwin Markham. Soutb Atlantic. Front row (left to right): Fred Hicks, the Chief Steward who wrote the accompanying letter and who seems to favor fancy sweaters; Dikens. AB. with head in lifering; Eddie Anderson, Crew Mess; Mike Prochak. Night Cook; Smitty. AB; and Vincent KuhL Ship's Delegate, Back row: Bruce, AB; Kenneth Rice, Chief Cook; Foster, AB; Chicko, Officers Mess; Gus Kuknuas. Bosun; Jim Maness, AB; Curley Jordan, OS; and Wright, AB. in front of Jordan. Picture was snapped on a sunny June day in Rouen, France, while the Black Gang was ashore. The First Mate, poor boy, he seems very sad, As he looks over the payroll that is to be had, He's wondering now if love really pays, But he knows the price of a few gay days. ' This ship is only a few years old, My God, if she could talk what stories would be told. But from now until the day she will die. She'll have more such times, and that's no lie. V �THE SEAFARERS Friday. July 16. 1948 Late Seafarer's Kin Thank Union For Aid And Sympathy (This letter was addressed to pathy has been emphasized by Ben Bees. Norfolk Agent, who the cold attitude of others who are no doubt opposed to your forwarded it to the LOG.) Union. To the Editor. In regaid to the $150 which the Union allows a member for I received the American Flag under which my son, Paul Hunt, burial expenses; Mr. Joe Volwas buried in Nevitas, Cuba,, pian. Special Services Represen­ tative in New York, informed from the SS Noah Webster. I also received the check for me that the company paid for $225, which Paul's shipmates the funeral in Cuba, so the Un­ Bent me aftei' they deducted the ion cannot pay this money un­ cost of flowers and other funeral less we decide to have the body arrangements from the money returned for interrment here. This seems very fair to us. collected. We feel that you and his ship­ A full statement of eN^erything that happened in connection with mates and the SIU have done my son's death has also been all that you possibly could. If I could see all of you who received. My wife and I, and have been such real friends in Paul's brothers and sisters wish our time of trouble, I would like to extend to you, the SIU, and to personally thank you. It has his shipmates on the Noah Web­ ster, our sincere thanks for the done me and my family a lot Wonderful way in which you of good to know that my son have considered us in our time associated with such real people. We wish to thank you again of bereavement. We will never for all of your trouble. forget what you have done for Louis E. Hunt us. 4128 Linden Ave. No wonder Paul thought so Deer Park. Ohio much of the SIU! Your sym- Ship's Skipper, Engineers Laud Coral Stewards To the Editor: In reference to the SS Coral Sea and 1)he Stewards Department carried, those of us who have signed our names below wish to give our thanks to the Stewards Department (namely the cooks) for a good feeding ship and one hell of a fine gang. Special praise is due Steward J. JeUette. His fine cooks are H. Kahn, Add Gilham -and B. Tombosun. Signed by Master. Four Engineers and Radio Operator Waiting His Turn Brother Robinson stated in the LOG for July 2nd that men should pile off a ship' if given travel pay. I believe that is- already taken care of by the ruling that calls for permit men to get off after one trip or sixty days. So far as full book members are con­ cerned I think a man who has duly shipped under our rotary shipping sy.stem, which is fair to all, should be able to stay on or get off as he pleases. Why take the rights from a man that he now has? W. Gentry. Chief Cqpk on the Tulane Victory, shows im­ patience as an unidentified fellow crewmember takes his time in scanning the LOG. It looks- like the Brother is read­ ing the details of the SIU's signing up another tanker company. After a short trip a man may not have money enough to wait around the beach for another ship—especially when shipping is tough. Another thing: When a man writes to the LOG he should put down his book number. John R. Word (Ed. Note: Book numbers usually accompany articles re­ ceived by the LOG. These numbers are not printed, but the Headquarters files are checked in each case to see that the writer is a member in good standing.) The Mystery Of Minas Basin — Or How The Drain Was Plugged This is a notice to Mariners: Beware of Mimas Basin! I have just returned from a fabulous voyage up there. Short­ ly before our arrival a ship, for­ ever unknown, went down the drain with all hands. It happen­ ed like this: After sailing in circles for forty days and forty nights in a pea-soup fog, she finally drop­ ped the hook. When the fog lift­ ed she hove up anchor and un­ wittingly pulled the plug. Down the ocean-drain she went in a gigantic whirlpool! Though not far off, we evad­ ed the same fate by a miracle. The tide was dead low, and the water in the Bay of Fundy drained down the hole so rapidly that we were stranded high and dry in the tracks of a calm cart. The Captain rang full ahead. The twin-screws dug into the mud and we steered a course through the ooze as slick as an eel, right past the yawning hole but of which a great updrift of wind was carrying fish and spray high into the air with a dread­ ful roar. Finally we docked alongside a deck of logs (back issues, I think.) Almost at once the na­ tives of this inhospitable shore ran out onto the logs, and began throwing rocks down our hatches. They threw them so fast, that very soon there was no room left for cargo. The Mate explained it this way: These people feel thenbarren shore to be a holy place, and themselves without sin; so they feel that they, alone among men, are privileged to throw i-ocks. Besides, they don't have windows in their huts—^let alone glass houses. After sinking us to the plimsoli line in mud, these charming little people skated out to the BE USE.THE ?UiHG£R.T - hole and covered it with hatchboards to keep the incoming tide from running out. The water flowed around us and lifted us out of the mud with just our deck-housing above water. But as we cleared the dock, another fog set in. The Old Man figured he'd sail with the current, confident it would carry us out. But an­ other ship had entered the bay in the fog and she chose to sail against the current, sounding her fog horn. We answered with shipping. And there ai-e many thousands like me. You can as^ While spending a few days sure Elinore Herrick of that. .g with my wife here in Canada I In regard to her very wron^ received a copy of the LOG in statement that jobs can be pur; which was published an account chased in the hiring halls, 1 of Elinore Morehouse Herrick's might say that it would be pos­ ideas on how the maritime in­ sible—for a few million bucks a job—on the theory that every dustry should be run. man has his price. But the price Please, let me get my two in such an instance would be cents in. To put it in a nutshell, right out of every union seaman's Mrs. Herrick is off her nut if pocket. she believes what she wrote. I confess that I have seen one How anyone can make such or two attempts by phony punks statements is beyond me. It is to buy jobs, but they found it,, very obvious that she doesn't mighty costly. They are now know the first thing about unions hanging around fink halls look-r. or union hiring halls. I think ing for jobs and telling other that it would be a very good birds of the feather that union idea to send Elinore Herrick a hiring halls are no good. weekly copy of the LOG and let Mrs. Herrick is doubtless her see for herself just how far very happy woman since thej^ off the ball she is. say that ignoi-ance is bliss. (Ed. note; -A copy of the LOG I. 'W. Magarvy i for July 2, the Hiring Hall is­ sue, was sent to Mrs. Herrick.) T 'V- I To the Editor: Says Critic Of Hiring Halt Wants End Of Trade Unions To the Editor: Feds Bookmen Have Job Rights To the Editor: Page Eleven LOG ours as we passed. Soon there was another whistle ahead, "We must be going places," said the Captain, gleefully, "by the traffic we're passing!" We kept this up "for a week, and when the fog lifted we saw that we had been passing the same ship all the time, for the current was going around and around in a big circle—us sailing with it, and he against it. "Oh well," said the Skipper, "we've learned something about great-circle sailing." How long that jury-rigged plug will hold I can't say. I hear an international conference is draw­ ing up a plan to plug it with mud. But whether they do or they don't; my notice to Mariners is: Steer clear of Minas Basin! Joe Grimes Montevideo Nurse I I haven't been a m(?fiiber ever Wants To Contact since 1938 the way some of the u rest have, and I certainly can't Seafarer Husband JI say that I know first hand what conditions were in 1922 and 1923. To the Editor: But I can say that today seafar­ Many SIU members are treated ing is a pi'ofession which ranks in my ward in the British Hos-, as high as any in cleanliness and pital here. Fiom them I have respectability. learned of your SEAFARERS CG BRASS-HAPPY LOG, and would like to have it sent to me here where I could Our merchant marine today is what it is only because *\ve have i-ead it and pass it on to my fought and won against people Seafarer patients. like Elinore Herrick. The day But especially I would like ta that merchant seamen are put ask you to help me get in touch, under a hiring hall run by the with my husband, Michael Mich-, brass-happy Coast Guard will be old, who is an SIU member. I the day we start a backward have been out of touch with trend to where we were years him, for a couple of months and ago. That will be the day when think he maj' be on a long trip. thousands of men who believe In any event I know he will-, in democratic trade unionism see it if j'ou publish it in th®, will start looking for shore-side LOG. jobs. Mrs. Michael Michold i British Hospital f I'for one would not tolerate Montevideo, Uruguay £ any such bureaucratic rule over IN THE LAND OF RUM AND COCA COLA Membership Rules I Membership rules require every man entering the Un­ ion Halls to show his Union book, pro-book, permit card or white card to the Door­ man. Nothing else will be recognized. This is for the membership's protection. Don't waste the Doorman's — or • your own — time by arguing this point. Observe the rules you make. After a refreshing swim at Maxacas Beach, Trinidad, three Alcoa Cavalier crewmen partake of coke and sandwiches from the trunk of a cab they hired for the occasion. Left to right— Arne Bonner, Bob Larsen and Frank Boyne. .: ••'.r .i �THE SEAF ARERS Page Twelve Patrolmen, Heads-Up Crew Put Seaton In A-1 Shape LOG Frida?. July 16. 1948 FINAL RITES FOR A DEPARTED SEAFARER IN DURBAN 1 "Attention! All performers are hereby invited to membership in i^iWhen I joined this Alcoa scow, the famous 99-year club. Rum the SS Williani W. Seaton, in and Coke will be served till eter­ i^Itimore, I fbund the deck nity. Your names will be printed ^ng in a big beef with topside. in whisky on the social register. The Patrolman was on board No tripcards, permits or books straightening things out. And he are required. All super-per­ ^d a good job, too. We are 22 formers will have special privi­ d^ys out, and there hasn't been a leges. The address is 99 West single word of trouble. Fink Street, Crimpville." But we can understand now As a result, we are having no what. was the matter before: trouble with performers this trip. There wasn't a guy-block in Once again, let me say "hats working order, the tools had off" to the Baltimore Patrolmen bipen lost, and all the gear was for the swell job they did in run-down. The Mate explained straightening up this wagon. these conditions by saying that V. Perez he had not had a compatent crew for three trips. Anyhow, we have this old "rustbucket" in A-1 shape now. Plenty of overtime for everybody (about 100 hours), and some time-off. Everybody is lending a -hand and we are keeping things "steady as she goes." Here is what was Posted on To the Editor: the blackboard a few days ago: Thanks very much for the LOG. And, especially, for the MEMBER'S MOM NOW issues that I had missed. The entire crew of the Governor Houston, Waterman, shown at the funeral for Seafarer I read every issue from cover Reginald Bordeaux. Brother Bordeaux, Decic Engineer on the Houston, was killed: when he fell UNDERSTANDS SEA, to cover, and there is never any­ from the ship's gangway while the ship was in Durban. Flowers and the headstone were paid SHIPS VIA LOG for by the Houston crew. thing dull in it. Incidentally, many of my buddies here in col­ To the Editor: lege find the LOG interesting and My son, Harold W. Simmons, educational reading too — even has the LOG sent to our home though none of them is a seaman. weekly. I'd like to tell you how could pay my own transportation 'misery without any improvement J] Many who wei'e prejudiced to­ To the Editor: much we enjoy it. to the hospital. aboard ship, I finally obtained an, This is another episode in the Before getting the LOG I was ward unions, have changed their Captain Hiles refused, saying X-ray which showed that my often at a loss to rmderstand minds after reading the LOG. career of "Warden" Morgan Hiles, that I would only get drunk and skull was fractured. An Army things about the ships and the The LOG is an ambassador of the infamous Skipper of the try to lick the whole town. That Doctor put me in the hospital. sea that he would tell me on good wiU for labor wherever it Maiden Creek, who is digging his is an example of the sarcasm I So that is the last I saw of: my visits to New York; but now, goes. own grave on the Waterman endured from him during the "Warden" Hiles. No money. No I am enclosing $30.00 to cover ships. through reading the LOG, I am days my head was bursting with ship. But the payoff is yet to the strike assessment, the build­ able to keep up with him. I am in St. Paul's Hn.spita], pain untjl I finally got to this come, both for me and for Cap­ My husband, who works for ing assessment, and the hospital Iloilo, Philippine Islands—thanks hospital. tain Hiles. the New York Central, is a assessment. to God and not to Mr. Hiles, who Finally, after thirteen days of Frank Ploppert great Union man. We are both I wish to comment on the 1948 thinks a fractured skull and very proud that Harold is a Assessments— other head injuries are big jokes member of the SIU. I think that the Building As­ that can be treated with aspirin. Mrs. W. H. Simmons After being robbed and beaten sessment has already proved its Reading, Ohio worth quite well. But the Strike iit Manila, I was only permitted Assessment was the most im­ to go to a hospital in Negros portant of the two, in my esti­ after an urgent request; and then was provided no transportation mation. The SIU may have to fight for by the Captain. I had to walk By AUSSIE SHRIMPTON the rights of all seafaring men four miles in the blazing sun, If you don't find linen in the near future. It is good with my head splitting, only to when you go aboard your sound logic that we be prepared find that the "hospital" was a ship, notify the Hall at once. 1. for any eventuality; therefore, I first-aid station with no X-ray A telegram from Le Havre or endorse the 1948 Strike Assess­ equipment. Singapore won't do you any I shall "get a new contract to give to the guys, When we got to Iloilo, I asked ment 100 percent. good. It's your bed and you And thus earn their vote as 'Curran the wise;' for a five Peso draw so that I Jack S. White have to lie in it. For in these dark days of Hartley and Taft, Farragut. Idaho To the Editor: Log Breaks Down Union Prejudice In Idaho School Injured, Denied Aid Brother Raps Skipper Log-A -Rhythms 'No Coffee Time JeeV Dilemma ATTENTION! THREE HAPPY EVELYN CREWMEN To work with no contract rhost surely is daft. FARM STRIKERS THANK SIU MEN FOR DONATIONS 2. To the Editor: m:-' IllPf:.' l->.- •' irs;:;' Out on declr for a breather between meals, three of the Evelyn's Stewards Department manage a smile for George Swift's camera. Left to right—^Bob Beavers, Bill Bridewell and Larry Langan. In last week's LOG Brother Swift described the enjoyable time had by. the crew when the ship stopped at Boca Grande. . v' J . 1 C * J f J A,ei?i I.ij M.iA,., i - In behalf of the strikers at Di Giorgio Farms I wish to extend our thanks to the crew of the SS Kelso Victory for the dona-J tion of $65.00 and to the crew of, the SS San Angelo Victory for $50.00. We wish to thank both crews and to state that with such people back of us we can't possibly lose, and have no in­ tention of losing the fight we are in. Jim Price, our president of Local 218, has not fully recovered from the shooting, but he is coming out of it all right. Again we thank you people for your kindness and generosity. W. A. Swearigen. Sec.-Treas. Kern County^ Farm Labor Union Local 218 (Ed. Note: The shooting mentioned- occurred in May when anti-labor elements raid­ ed a meeting of strike leaders and shot Local President Price.) >•: \ t } • i r i ' A 3 ,1, , 1J ; , ' J (,-:l .i, Yet this is a course that's most hard to pursue, For I'm paddling around in political stew. And Smith of the commies says, "Peddle your bike. To hell with Taft-Hartley, we're going to strike." 3. Yes I'm paying the price for trade union sin. And have lost all control to the reds from within, When I rise at a meeting to give with a speech, They pelt me with pennies and holler and screech. 4. We are running around like a lot of stray goats. The 'commies' and 'caucus* fly at their own throats. There's murder, mayhem and rebellion too; . Oh, wharhas become of my loved N.M.U.? 5. We are scrapping ourselves as^ the shipowners grin; Ac the gosh-darnest, awfulest mess^ that we're in; They have issued injunctions and called out the law. To crack down on my union as never before. 6. Perhaps- King Solomon could explain upon oath. How a much worried guy is to satisfy both; If things get much tougher there's nought I can do^ But grab noe a trip card and ship S.I.U. .1 i .. I ) ' I : i �THE Fritiay, July l«. 1948 1947 Bound Logs On Band Bound volumes of the SEAFARERS LCXJ for the six-months from July through December 1947 have just arrived from the binders. Members may purchase them— as long as they last at the cost price, which is $2.50 per copy. Also available are some copies of previous bound editions at the same price. Bindings on all volunics are of sturdy buckram with dates lettered in gold. All Seafarers who wish to set up a permanent file with a minimum of effort should act promptly. The bound volumes may be purchased at the Headquarters baggage room, 4th floor, 51 Beav'er Street, New York City. Makes For Noose, Bosun Maintains To the Editor: You've had a number of stories about what we Bosuns should do, and shouldn't do in recent issues. I can go along with most of what you've printed; but there is one thing you've not touched at all. And now that the working copditions of the agreement have come up for review, I think now is the time to say it; for there is a loop-hole in the agreement that is a hangman's knot. Rofoin Trent Sports A Merry, Merry Crew; Homesteaders Invited To Stake Out Claim To the Editor: Claudi "The Wheel" Fulcher has recovered from the wounds he received while looking for his woman; it seems that he stuck his head in the wrong room. Yet George "The Champ" Harris, Well Seafarers, have you ever seen, heard of, or been aboard a yacht with 21 booms and plenty of keel? No? Well then, if you haven't you should get aboard the Robin Line ship, SS Robin CMIPP/AJG- AlbPeTrent, special-built C3. pAiAir? •STAICJAJG; Everyone from the Skipper, Kenneth "Playboy" Simpson, down to yours truly, had a won­ derful time and couldn't have had a better trip if we had been passengers ourselves. In fact, we had such a nice voyage that Ferola "Boston Blackie^' Spata promised all hands a ride in his 1948 Buick that he bought in 1946. . But then there were sad mo-, ments too, when Huddle "Black­ who is in damn good shape, will smith" Newbaker shed tears stage a comeback on his return, when he found that they had no in or about Norfolk. mules to shoe on board ship. OFF TO YUKON Back to Carolina with you, Incidentally, Arnold "Super "Blacksmith." And then there was the time Electro" Lucas who operates on when John "The Mad Russian" high frequency was sued for Treilibs lost his can-opener and breach of promise when he de­ we had to eat cold-cuts. They clined to marry in Durban, the didn't know that David "The city of love. Last heard of, he Beer Barrel" Gilmore was open­ was on his way to cool off in Alaska. ing beer. LOOKS LIKE A OCCrAL FLUSH Probably one of the reasons the crew described the Paul Shoup -as being a good ship is the cabbage being displayed by crewmembers Herb. Oiler and D. C. R«afro. Wiper. Page Thirieeu SEAFARERS LOG Warren "One Dish" Woodill got his orders straight as long as you ordered a full-house and you know what we mean. But that doesn't compare with Raymond "Aussie" Bell, who "can ring the Engine room telegraph to Stop and then Full Ahead for the hell of it and think nothing of it. Perhaps you might know that Jack "Pretty Boy" Hoi-ton had all the women till he lost that five pound note sewed in the lapel of his coat. Ah, such is love. George "Shickshinny Red" Leidemann, not to be outdone, went swimming in the East River after stxbjecting himself to the contagious influence of Singa­ pore Slings, clothes and all. Time and space will not allow to give each and every one his credit due, but in closing I would like to say that under the able supervision of Mr. Richard Ford, Chief Mate, and Brother Claudi Fulcher, Bosun, the deck depart­ ment brought in one of the clean­ est ships that Robin Line has seen in a long tjme—and that goes for New York Harbor as well. GOOD TEAMWORK How can it be to the benefit of the membership — Deck De­ partment, of course, I'm talking about—to have the agreement written in such a way that the Mate is practically invited to put the Bosun painting inside pas­ sageways, etc. at night, when this same work would otherwise be overtime for the men on watch in the daytime—or any­ body else doing it during reg­ ular working hours? It all centers around the highman overtime clause for the Bosun. On a good ship that is not too tight on overtime, with a good Mate, and a Bosim who knows his job, things usually work out okay. The Bosun does his job; and necessary work on week-ends, and is written in for the rest. But we are facing tough times; and here's what happens when the company puts the heat on the officers to cut overtime to the bone: About the middle of the trip the Mate tells the Bosun he hates to see him running so far behind in his overtime. "I'll tell you what you can do," he says. "You can paint the messroom, the rec­ reation room and the inside pas­ sageways going home. Work a few hours every night, and it'll just about bring you even with high man overtime." Of course that gives the Bosun a mere eleven or twelve hour day—^but the important thing is this: It puts him in the position of practically scabbing on his own crew, for aU of that would be overtime -for the men in the daytime doing the work on their regular watch! It undermines basic conditions all around. And if the Bosun re­ fuses, he loses all claim to higly man overtime which often rurc} to a hundred hours or more, j I think it ought to be cleared up now. Bill Caxringlon 1 PUTTING THE LUMPS TO TOP" iiiiiiiiiliifr "Pop" Kapor must have been up to one of his shipboard "kapors" (Yipes, bad pun) to draw this skull thumping by fellow crewmen on the John Hansen. "Pop" survived, however, and completed the trip to Greece, where the Hansen delivered her grain cargo. Others in the picture are; standing in front—Cecil. MM. Seated, left to right—Dave Hockaday. AB; Jack Arellanes. AB; Walter McLaughlin. Oiler and Ship's Delegate; Cliff. FWT. Nick Francos. OS and Philip, Wiper. Of course, all departments worked together, and that's the policy that has always been the byword on SlU-manned ships. There has ben no recfnt Home­ stead Act that we know of, but if you Brothers want to stake a claim, stake it now by throwing in your card for the Robin Trent Then you will find yourself settled down for life, liberty Arrow Passengers ashore, and the pursuit of over­ Praise Ability time. Well be seeing you. Of Ship's Baker Arnold Lucas. Ship's Delegate George Leidemann. Deck Del. To the Editor: We wish to do honor to the services of one of your members, BACKS SUGGESTION F. W. Brandenberg, Night Cook ON TRAVEL PAY and Baker, aboard the SS Marine Arrow en route to Capetown, To the Editor: South Africa, through the chan­ I am one Member that is in nels of your fine newspaper, the favor of Brother Henry Robin­ SEAFARERS LOG. son's letter in the July 2 LOG, We have all traveled exten­ in which he asks that the ship­ sively and have not yet found ping rules should require a man the equal of this baker on any paying off with transportation to ship upon which we have been register and get another job off privileged to travel. Particulai-ly the board. to be recommended are his In fact, I think that all mem­ pastries and bread. bers who have had a good trip We would be grateful if you should be willing to stay off a would print this in your SEA­ trip in order to give otl^er FARERS LOG, as we believe in Brothers on the beach a chance giving credit where credit is due. to get back to sea. Thank you. Don't forget that many Broth­ • Mr. & Mrs. H. Garber ers have families to take care of, and all of us have necessary ex­ S. Steinleuf penses. So when shipping is H. Daneman slow, if everyone gives and takes Charles Fiierstenberg a little, everyone will have a (Passengers) UNION THANKED FOR STRIKE HELP BY FOUNDRY MEN To the Editor: Local No. 164 wishes to thank the SIU for its donation which greatly assisted our members in winning the eight-week strike in the San Francisco Bay Dis­ trict. Your donation, and the dona­ tion from other sister locals, •materially helped in keeping up the morale of the members and winning the strike. All minimum rates were rais­ ed one dollar per day and the other fringe items, vacations and holidays, improvements were. conceded by the employers. We finally got negotiations with our outside towns settled June 21. It was a tough battle but thanks to the cooperation we had we made a satisfactory set­ tlement. Thank you again. This donation will help clean up the expenses; but we will not need any further donation now. A. T. -Wynn. Financial Secy. Inf. Meldeys and Fcwindrv �'Paig9 Fourteen TH E SE AE ArRE R S I O C Hiring Hall Victory Must Be Followed Up Frider. Julr 16. IMS FRANCIS BRENNAN BURIED' AT SEA Says SIU Win Will Inspire Other Unions ions on actual fact. What they To the Editor: '< say depends on the current ' I am not in the habit of commie line. .One of the biggest thrills of writing to the LOG, but I feel So it is no wonder that they my life came when I picked up that I have to say something don't like the SIU Hiring Hall a copy of the LOG and saw about our wonderful success in clause: it gives the commies one where the Union had saved the obtaining the new Hiring Hall less excuse to deliberately ci-eate Hiring Hall (LOG, July 2.) clause. beefs in the industry! For awhile it looked like the 'In my humble opinion, the Another thing I noticed was anti-labor gang had the unions SIU managed to pull something this. The waterfront section of on the ropes. After seeing other out of the fire that future his­ the communist party went out unions lose strikes, get stuck tories of the maritime industry of its way to twist the SIU Hir­ with injunctions and slowly start Tfrill paint as one of, the great­ ing Hall clause by leaving the toward ruin, the SIU Hiring Hall est victories ever obtained by all-important Section 7 out of victory comes out as the one any seaman's union. the version they published in clear-cut victory of the labor I read with great interest last the NMU Pilotmovement. week's issue of the LOG, in Section 7 allows the SIU to Not only does the SIU victory which iWwas stated that every­ re-open any part of the Hiring mean the preservation of thE body was greatly impre.ssed by Hall agreement at any time. The Hiring Hall, our one guarantee the victory except those mem­ commies left this out to pre­ Shipmates of Francis Brennan, who died aboard the SS of good working conditions and bers and stooges of the commu­ vent the average NMU reader Algonquin Victory on April 30, held funeral service on deck wages — it also stands out as a nist party who do their dirty of their sheet from knowing before committing his body to the waters. Burial took place guide for trade unionists all over work disguised as the National exactly what the SIU has won. as the ship was a day out of New York. Blackie Martin and the country who have been losCouncil of the NMU. Enough said about those bums, Aussie Wright. Algonquin crewmen, brought photo to LOG. ,ng heart. This is amazing when I con­ and now for a little more dis­ This, I'm sure, will give them sider the fact that among my cussion of the SIU contract. the boost to battle for the pres­ acquaintances are many NMU It looks to me as if the Un­ ervation of their unions. We've members who know their way ion established a precedent showed them that it can be done. aroimd. whereby this big issue, the Hir­ These men, rank-and-filers all ing Hall, can be settled with SOLID UNION of them, have read the new SIU all the remaining companies con­ drank and never took time off j t^ere was no reason Twin Beefs Hiring Hall clause carried in tracted to the SIU. during _ the four and a half ^^e SIU was the LOG, and they would do As the Negotiating Committee Two recent payoffs resulted in months trip. in for a tough battle on the almost anything to get the same pointed out, this will allow the practically the same beef. Here's But when the ship got to waterfront. After all, we went deal. Union to spend more time and the way it stacked up on one of Shanghai, China, _ he asked for a'^^t from scratch buUt a True to their past record, the energy preparing for the fights them: commies do not base their opin- that unquestionably are ahead The Mate insisted on doing little time to visit his parents solid Union. who were living there. He fur­ Surely nothing they throw at of us. Deck Department work during ther explained that he had not us from Washington could be It will also allow us to put the trip, which the Delegate been back to China for the last any tougher than the struggle more time and energy into the quite rightly put down on the nine year^. we went through to take the Organizing Program, which has overtime sheet. Nevertheless, the Mate refus­ hiring of seamen out of the SIU, A&G District been so successful in the past Then the Skipper took excep­ ed to give him the time, and the crimp joints and off the piers. BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. three years. tion to the Delegate's actions and Skipper backed the Mate. Then Twenty years ago nobody William Rentz, Agent Calvert 4539 held it against him as a ^personal when the sailor took a day and could forsee that the Union Hir­ REAL PRIVILEGE BOSTON 276 State St. Walter Siekmann, Agent Bowdoin 4455 issue. Shortly after, the ship a half off, he was logged three ing Hall would come into being I might add that it is with was laid up for a few days, and days pay. GALVESTON 308 Vi—23rd St. —but it did. If we managed to Keith Alsop, Agent Phone 2-8448 a feeling of great pride that I Considering the man's reliabil­ get the Hiring Hall in the face MOBILE I South Lawrence St. recognize what a real privilege the Mate and the Skipper fig­ ured this gave them an oppor­ ity, and the fact that he had of all that opposition, there is Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 not taken the time off deliber­ no reason why we can't survive NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. it is to belong to an organiza­ tunity to get even. E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 tion that works continually for ately, without first asking the these days of anti-imion hysteria. When a crew was called for, NEW YORK 51 Beiver St. the benefit of its membership. Mate's permission, we asked the In closing I want to express Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 Our achievements, and our the Delegate re-shipped, and was Skipper to ^ift the log. NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. the thanks of this Seafarer to the policy of the membership mak­ refused by the Mate on a phony He refused flatly. Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 excuse, though it was obvious members of the Negotiating PHILADELPHIA. ..614-16 No. 13th St. ing the decisions in all matters, It is our opinion that such a Committee for the fine job they that he was being discriminated Uoyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 give us our greatest asset—our Skipper and such a Mate rate did. against for Union activity. SAN FRANCISCO 105 Market St. internal unity. no respect as men, and that they fiteve Cardullo, Agent Douglas 2-5475 The SIU can tackle a program Needless to say, they didn't live up to the mark of being The Hiring Hall is still ours SAN JUAN, P.R 252 Ponce de Leon and the Union is still as strong get away with it. When the beef Sal Colls, Agent San Juan 2-5996 as a Union, dealing with a Union the meanest men on earth. as ever. Well done!SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. problem for the benefit of the was settled, the Delegate was Louis Goffin Bill Scheran Charles'Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 Union's members, without re­ still on the ship. TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. sorting to name-calling and backJust remmbe'r, your Union or­ R. H. Hall, Agent Phone M-1323 HEADQUARTERS. .51 Beaver St., N.V.C. stabbing among ourselves ganization will back you all the In an organization of our type, way on a beef arising over legiHAnover 2-2784 SECRETARY-TREASURER the members should take every Paul Hall opportunity to discuss maritime ROBERT MYERS. St., Mobile, Alabama, is anxious DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION problems with members of other Cook and Baker to get in touch with you. Lindsey Williams Please get in touch with your maritime outfits such as the ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS tit Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler mother as soon as possible. NMU, the MCS and the rest. MAURICE BENAMOU Joseph Volpian As a Union man, I frequently t t. Your wife is anxious to hear talk unionism with members of GEORGE H. MESEROLE from you, at 507 N. 87th Street, SUP other maritime unions as well Your father, H. E. Meserole, is East St. Louis, 111. HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. as with members of shoreside in bad health and very anxious tit Phone 5-8777 unions and I find it very ento hear frcwn you. He asks that PORTLAND... 111 W. Bumside St. CHARLES ENGLISH Beacon 4336 lightening. you write him at 265 So. 67 Get in. touch with John G. Invariably the people to whom RICHMOND, Calif 257 Sth St. St., Birmingham, Ala. Luplin, Inspector, 197 Clarendon Phone 2599 I talk express amazement at i 4 * St., Boston, Mass. SAN FRANCISCO. 59 CUy St. what they read of our policies ALSON ET. SMITH Douglas 2-5475 tit CJet in touch with your father SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. and programs in the SEAFAR­ WILLIAM HOUGHTON Main 0290 ERS LOG. timate Union activity. But if it's as he is anxious to hear from WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. "I find it hard to believe," one Your friend William Bickowyou. Terminal 4-3131 of them said, "that any union a bum beef, it'll get you nowhere. sky, 13 N. Stiles Street, Phila­ 4. 4 S. When you are in doubt, see your can and does operate in the delphia 22, Pa., would like to CURTIS G. DOWDY Union official and you can't go Gt. Lakes District wide-open, democratic manner wrong. have you contact him. Contact your wife. BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. in which the SIU does." tit tit. Cleveland 7391 I might add, however, that MEANEST MAN RICHARD JOSEPH GRANT JOHN R. PALMER CHICAGO, III 3261 East 92nd St. Phone: Essex 2410 'you won't find any CP member Your brother, John, is anxious On the SS LaSalle, a Water­ to hear from you. Write him at Call or write your wife: 1904 CLEVELAND 2602 Carroll St. of any union saying anything Spring Garden, PhUadelphia 30. Main 0147 favorable about us. After all, man scow, we had the misfor­ P.O. Box 8| Walkill, New York. Phone: LOcust *7-4620. DETROIT 1038 Third St. what other position could the tune of running into what we betit Cadillac 6857 4" t i. commies take but blast us- — liev to be the lowest and mean­ DULUTH 531 W. Michigan St. SANTO PANEBIANGO RICHARD P. BARROW est Mate and Skipper that we Melrpse 4110 when the CP says that the SIU James G. Smith, Dornsife, TOLEDO 615 Summit St. is "the worst enemy of the have ever met. You have heard Penn,. is anxious to hear from Your moUier asks that you Garfield 2112 communist in maritime?" or read about the so-called you. write her at Frederick, Okla­ homa. meanest man. Well listen to a We should all continue our tit Canadian District 4> 4> 4> efforts in the direction in which little tale about these two guys: WILLIAM FRANK BISHOP MONTREAL 1227 Philips Square we are heading. If we do, we There was a Chinese AB on Get in touch with your mother. JACK BUNCH BICTORIA, B.C 602 Boughton St. Write your aunt, Mrs. Paid Empire 4531 wiU have a better and stronger this wagon and, according to the tit VANCOUVER 565 Hamilton St. SIU. CHARLES L. MEYERS crew (and -even the Mate), he Bunch, 207 Rodgers Ave., Fox Pacific 7824 Red Hallinger was a good worker, who never John S. Johnson, 1560 Luling Hall, Norfolk 2, Va. To the Editor; SIU HALLS PERSONALS �"Pridayi Jiily 18, 1948 T Hjs A F Anie n s ^L OV Page Fifteen Marine Hospitals Now 150 Years Old by the ,Diyision of Marine Hos­ The Federal system of Marine pitals and Relief, the predecessor hospitals is 150 years old today. of the Hospitals Division of the It was on July 16, 1798, that Public Health Service which John Adams, the second Presi­ runs them today. During World War I, the Pres­ dent of the United States, ap­ ident opened the hospitals to proved an act of Congress "for Army and Navy personnel.,^ In the relief of sick and disabled 1919, the treatment of benefi­ seamen." Under this act the first ciaries of war risk insurance, a hospitals were established. program compensating sick gnd Today the Marine Hospitals disabled veterans of the first are operated by the Public world conflict, was assigned; to Health Service which is, in the Public Health Service. , " turn, a part of the Federal Se­ A number of Army hospitals curity Agency. Historically the were also turned over to the Marine Hospitals are the foun­ Service at that time. But,, in dation on which all public health 1922, the Public Health Serv­ - activities in the United States ice transferred 57 of its hospi­ • have been built. tals to the brand new Veterans The present day Public Health Bureau, keeping only the Mar­ " Service is charged with the ine Hospitals themselves, whjich 6iany-sided functions of preserv­ already numbered 24, ing and pi-otecting the health The dental section was organ­ -of the American people. But ized in 1919, and projects in the Marine Hospitals constitute physiotherapy and occupational •one of its most important and therapy were commeflced '.at , most vital sections. about the same time. The spe­ There are 24 Marine Hospitals cial hospital at CarviUe, Louis­ now in operation. Of, these, 21 iana, for the treatment of lep­ are general hospitals, two are The U.S. Marine Hospital at Stapleton on Staten Island in New York Harbor is a far cry rosy was opened in 1921, and tuberculosis centers and one is from the first Marine Hospital which opened in 1799 in a barrack building on Castle Island, in the 1930's a large-scale build­ entirely devoted to the treat­ ing program was undertaken. Boston. Today the Marine Hospitals are celebrating their 150th anniversary. ment of leprosy. BIGGEST YET Most of them are located in his wages and turned over to major American seaports and In 1939, the "Public Health a collector of customs. along the most important in­ This 20-cent tax was assessed Service itself was transferred' to land waterways. On the aver­ against seamen until 1870—with the Federal Security Agency, the age, the hospitals have been the exception of one 12-month biggest organization yet to deal On this page appears a brief history of the Marine Hos­ taking care of about 6,000 men period in the late 1830's—and with public health and welfare pitals, which celebrate the 150th anniversary of their found­ a day including patients in all ing today. about half the time it carried the in the United States. It stems categories. full cost of rurming the hospitals. in a direct line from the first Nobody is more interested in the Marine Hospitals than When the tax was not suffi­ Marine Hospital in Boston. FIRST IN BOSTON the Seafarers Internationid Union, since the health of its cient, some additional monies Spokesmen for the Hospital members is largely dependent on the hospitals' efficient ope­ The Marine Hospitals were were obtained from the Govern­ Division of the Public Health ration. Accordingly, SIU Headquarters and Port Officials main­ founded to provide medical care ment's general funds and, after Service, one of whose major tain an unceasing watch on the hospitals t.o be sure that all for seamen regardless of their 1841, a number of deficiency ap­ jobs is running the Marine Hos­ Seafarers receive every care and treatment to which as seamen immediate financial condition, propriations were voted by Con­ pital.s, declare that the agency they are entitled by Federal law. and to provide an effectve gress. Money was also appropri­ hopes to furnish the best medic^ In addition, the SIU, through its Washington Representa­ quarantine for seamen suffering ated to build new hospitals. care possible to everyone eli­ tive, is constantly pressing for liberalization of hospital regu­ from contagious diseases. Their gible. To carry out its plan, the lations. At present, the Union is urging Congress to do away TAX DOUBLED history should interest all Sea­ Division has 7,000 employes with the restriction prohibiting a seaman from obtaining treat­ farers. who man the 24 Marine Hospitals In 1870 the tax against seamen ment if he has been away from the sea for more than 90 plus 120 out-patient clinics. .• The first Marine Hospital was days. The Union believes that there should be no such time was doubled to 40 cents a month. set up on Castle Island in Bos^ The monthly assessment, plus According to its spokesm^, limit on any man who is still in the industry. ton in 1799, Treatment was giv­ special funds voted by Congress, the Hospital Division ke^s en in an unimpressive barrack financed the hospitals until a abreast of all advances in medi­ building. The next one, the first and down all the coasts, along only providing medical care for tonnage tax- against all vessels cal science including medicine, real hospital, was at Norfolk the rivers of the west and on seamen, but they had taken on entering the United States re­ surgery, orthopedics, pathology, and was purchased from the the Great Lakes. Water-borne responsibilities concerning mari­ placed it in 1884. dentistry, physiology, neurolo^, state of Virgiiria by the Federal commerce increased rapidly and time and interstate quarantine, By the middle of 1906 the ton­ pharmacy, nursing, dietetics, Government in 1801. proved so hospital administration and re­ sometimes ho.spitals had to be the examination of immigrants nage tax finally Navy personnel received treat- set up in a hurry in boarding and surveys of public health. In thoroughly inadequate that it lated fields. at these and other hospitals in houses and private homes—and short, the whole public health was abandoned and, since then, The Seafarers Internatiori^ movement was beginning to the hospitals have been com­ Union, too, will continue its the early years including the even in lighthouses. period of the War of 1812. Dur­ During the War between the grow from the seamen's hospi­ pletely dependent on annual ap­ constant checking of Marine propriations by Congress. ing that war, British prisoners States, 1861-1865, military auth­ tals. Hospital operation, and wiU keep orities of both the Union and were also cared for. After the Public Health Serv­ pressing for liberalization of The Fort Stanton Hospital for As the United States expanded the Confederacy took over , the seamen and other Marine Hos­ ice was established in 1912, the hospital regulations for the ben­ in the 19th century. Marine Marine Hospitals then in exist­ pital beneficiaries 'suffering from Marine Hospitals were managed efit of the SIU membership. Hospitals were established up ence, but when the conflict end­ tuberculosis was just getting ed they were returned to civil started in 1900, and the studies control. on the origin and prevalence of As time passed. Congress as­ leprosy were beginning to ap­ The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ signed new responsibilities to the pear in the annual reports of the Marine Hospital Service, as it Surgeon General. In 1901, there farers International Union is available to all members who wish was then called, a trend that were 23 hospitals including one to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of finally resulted in the .Public at Dutch Harbor, Alaska, and their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to hav« the LOG sent j:o you each week address cards are on hand at every (Continued from Page 1) Health Service. Many of these 13,500 patients were treated. SIU branch for this purpose. responsibilities were devised to with the United States GovernHowever, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU control communicable diseases. NEW NAMES ' . - ment, « hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, Aliens with five years of seaSERVICE NATIONALIZED In 1902, in recognition of the which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 time on US ships are eligible to increased and diversified duties Beaver Street, New York 4 ,N. Y. In 1870, Congress for the first apply for immediate citizenship. of the service, its name was PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION If they want to stay on Ameri­ time put the Marine Hospital changed to the Public Health and Service on a national instead of can vessels they should apply Marine Hospital Service. At the a local basis. A Supervising Sur­ To the Editor: ^ow and not wait. geon, later to be called the Sur­ same time, the President was , Other aliens should apply for geon General, was provided for empowered to use the service I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the •visas. Hf these ineii obtain visas and, in 1872, the first overall during war in any way which address below: would benefit the general public they are legally within the Unit­ regulations were issued. ed States and find more jobs In the years immediately fol­ without impairing its basic Name open to them since they can sail lowing the above step, a regular function. In 1912 the name was oh coastwise runs, or work corps of medical officers who changed again—^to the U.S. Pub­ Street Address ashore. Moreover; they are no' had to pass examining boards lic Health Service. longer restricted to 29 days oh to be appointed was organized. From the begirming, the Mai-State the beach. Provision was also made for the ine Hospitals were imder the City The Union has been urging Surgeon General to be appointed jurisdiction of the Secretary of Signed alien members to take one or by the President and confirmed the "Treasury. Under the original another of these steps. The soon­ by the Senate. act of 1798, each seaman paid a Book No er alien members heed this ad­ By • the turn of the century, federal tax of 20 cents a month vice the better off they will be. the Marine Hospitals were not which the Skipper withheld from For Still Better Medical Care CoastGuardCuts Quota Of Aliens Notice To All SIU Members �: IM Page Sixteen THE SEAFARERS WHAT ttWNIC... :?5. •v J LOG Friday, July 16, 1946 New York City Reveals Plan For New Docks NEW YORK — This week. Mayor O'Dwyer made public a, 10-year program to modemizo and generally improve the NeW York waterfront. The progrant QUESTION: The SIU Negotiating Committee is presently preparing for discussions with was drawn up by the Commis­ the operators on clarifications in the Union's standard freighter agreement. What clarifica­ sioner Minetti of the Department tions do you recommend for your Department? of Maritime and Aviation. The Comnlissioner's plan ia HJALMAR V. NIELSEN. AB: GEORGE A. ALLENI Ch. St. admittedly much more limited in scope than previous plans sub­ Right now. I can't think of For one thing, the duties of mitted by the Port of New York any of the rules in the Deck i the Night Cook and Baker Authority and the World Trado should be clearly defined. An­ Corporation ., Department that need clarificaother thing that may need clari­ . tions. I believe the contract now fication in the Stewards Depart- However, city officials includ­ in effect covers the iield very , ment centers around the pulling ing the Mayor are believed t(^ well. I remember very clearly of ice. which I consider to be favor it, because it leaves tha the situation in maritime in the the duty of the Messman. With waterfront under direct city sup­ pre-Union days when we got the exception of the Night Cook ervision and because each of the 45 bucks a month and no over­ and Baker's. I think the hours other plans was opposed by so time. And we had "field days," of all Department members many influential and interested teo. When I compare those days should be clearly set forth. On groups. with the SIU contracts covering the whole, there is little to be Hearings on the plan have been •every phase of our work today. clarified in the present rules. scheduled to begin next weel^ I'm very satisfied. Another rea­ I think most of the Stewards are and when a final decision is son I don't see much need for oldtimers and familiar with the made the LOG will carry the dlarification is that most beefs rules. If all hands would live details. ' • \' are minor ones and easily settled to them, there'd be no prob THREE-PHASE PLAN by the Patrolman. lem. In its present form, the plaai falls into three phases—new con­ TRINIDAD VIGO. Utility: A. L. MILTNER. Wiper: struction, modernization of ex­ isting piers and rehabilitation of The Stewards Department I think that we ought to cleax existing piers. Over the 10-year rules should be clarified so they up the Engine Room rules so period, it would cost neai'ly $60 are clear to all. Something that I know what I'm supposed million. should be done to eliminate the to do and no questions left The plan calls for 11 brand possibility of confusion and ar­ over. We've got the best agree­ new piers or platform structures guments in the Department, which would J)e completely firewhich I believe aje caused most­ ment there is. but a couple of ly by the men not knowing who proofed. Another three piers things are cloudy. For instance, is to perform a particular job— would have new sheds or other painting the steering engine additions. and whether it is to be done on room is supposed to be the Deck regular time or on off time. One Department's job. But if the Other improvements are mostly of the Steward Department rules Deck doesn't do the job. is there those which have been suggested that should be further clarified any good reason why the Wipers by New York officials in recent is that concerning the pulling months. ^ shouldn't get the overtime? Once of ice. Personally. I think this two of us were spraying paint, I job should rate overtime when­ one man holding the can. They ever the Steward wants ice tried to make us split the over­ right away and there is none time claiming that one man in the box. However, this job could do the work. These things should be done well in advance. should be clarified. Boneyard Cuts Into US Fleet P. J. THOMPSON. FWT: There are a lot of misunder­ standings in the Engine Room rules about little things. For instance, should an FWT sweep down or not. It doesn't make much difference to me, but some say a FWT is stealing the Wip«r's job if he sweeps down. This ^ould be made clear. In port, a FWT has to run the evapo­ rator while watching the fires and the steam if the winches are run by steam. Maybe this should be changed. and cleeuly written that either an Engineer watches the Evaporator in port, or the FWT gets overtime for doing two tough jobs at once. But the agreement is okay in general. . :y. ••••• • m E. R. ASMUSSfiN. Wiper: We need more specific word­ ing in the agreement on what a Wiper can and cannot do. Cer­ tainly what is a Wiper's over­ time ought to be stated more clearly. On one ship we painted the steering engine room when the Deck boys didn't do it. The Patrolman said we could not collect. He said the day men in the Deck department were to do the painting if possible, the Deck watch men on overtime were to do it if the day men were unable to do it. It should be clear in the agreement that Engine men can't paint the steering engine room. But the agreement is a pretty fine agree­ ment right now. A. VALENTINE, Chief Steward: - The privately-owned Americem merchant 'fleet now consists of There are a couple of things 1,175 ships, an increase of 172 that ought to be straightened since the beginning of the year, out. The contract ought to be it was disclosed this week. much clearer on the Night Cook and Baker's duties, especially as However, the grim trek of ves­ regards breakfast. The NCB is sel after vessel to the boneyard, responsible for breakfast rolls, during the spring months, re­ muffins and items like that. He duced the number of Maritime is supposed to make them in his Commission ships chartered to eight hours, not on overtime. private owners to a mere 660 as Also, the contract should be clearer on just what a Utility of July 1, compared to 1,128 on should do under the Chief Stew­ January 1, the sgme report re­ ard's direction. It's not a matter vealed. The net result is a substantial of clarification, but I think that Chief Stewards ought to get decrease in overall shipping, overtime for doing the. highly attributeble partly to the post-f, responsible paper work on re­ war growth of foreign fleets and quisitions. partly to the spring decline in American exports, notably in bulk cargoes of coal and grain. FRED SOKOLOWSKI. Bosun: One basic cause of the decrease' The Alcoa ships are making a has been the dwindling of dollar practice of using shore gangs in accounts held by foreign coun­ the Islands. Not only are 20 or tries which has helped reduce 30 men used to cover and un­ the export volume. cover the hatches, and to paint The 172 ships which .have been outside, but they are doing the added to the privately owned same work inside. The whole fleet include 46 dry-cargo ships practice should be thrown out. and 126 tankers. As of the pres­ for the work they do would ent date, the privately owned mean extra overtime for the fleet consists of 689 dry-cargo Deck Department. But in any ships and 486 tankers. event the Bosun is entitled to extra money when working . Since 660 MC ships are run­ them. There should be a clari­ ning under charter, there are fication on Bosuns standing gang­ now 1,835 ships in the entire way watches. Furthermore. I American merchant fleet. would like to see the Carpenter As of July 1, there were .1,583. put back on the ships instead :hips laid up in the boneyard of^ of carrying only Deck Mainten­ which 1,519 were built during ances. the recent war. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource July 16, 1948 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. X, No. 29 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES LAB OR BOARD HEARING DEFINES VOTING UNIT FOR CITIES SERVICE SEATRADE ENTERS TANKER FIELD SIGNS SIU PACT CGCUTS ALIEN QUOTA FOR SUBSIDIZED SHIPS SIU VICTORY SEEN IN CUBA DISTILLING VOTE ERP AIDS PANAMA TANKER SHIPS BREAK IN STEAM LINE KILLS BOSUN THREE OTHER SEAFARERS INJURED ANY GOOD BOSUN MUST PULL HIS OWN WEIGHT ABOARD SHIP RAIL HIKE MAY AID GULF PORTS PHILADELPHIA IS SECOUND PORT IN TOTAL TONNAGE SEAFARERS AND THEIR SHIPS ARE NEWS ABOARD THE ROBIN KIRK BOOK MEMBERS FIND THAT SHIPPING IS QUITE FAIR IN PORT TAMPA BALTIMORE CONTINUES UPS-DOWNS:SHIPPING IS FAIR- THIS WEEK MOBILE MANAGES SATISFACTORY WEEK AS MAW LENDS HANDS ILA DEMANDS WAGE INCREASES OTHER CHANGES MONKEY QUITS SEAFARER WHEN 'JUNGLE ' GOES TEXAS SHIPPING IS FAIR AND SHOULD STAY SO OLD STANDBYS KEEP NEW YORK SHIPPING IN FAIR SHAPE SAN JUAN SEAFARERE FIND SHIPPING IS GOOD SEAFARERS' GUIDE TO THE FAR EAST SEAFARER'S COOL SEAMAN SAVES BOATLOAD OF CREWMEN OFF WACOSTA VESSEL CLEARED BUT CUSTOMS;BREMEN ARMY COPS RUN WILD THROW BOOKT WEBSTER CREW MARINE HOSPITALS NOW 150 YEARS OLD NEW YORK CITY REVEALS PLAN FOR NEW DOCKS Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 07/16/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/72926ac4ef0636a8a2f831bbc667a188.PDF fe863f2683794591dc7e43e7738c1be7 PDF Text Text m^^::^r-: -/-'-vT • ., J,!_H.'..-^-'11. J"j«. JI1..11,1.,- !. J.*l Official Organ of the Atlantic and Gulf District, Seafarers international Union of North America VOL. X SlU Oldtimer Draft Registration Dates Red Collins Dies At Sea William E. (Red) Collins, ,a Seafarer widely known through­ out the. Atlantic and Gulf Dist­ rict, died last week aboard an unorganized tanker at sea, ac­ cording to a radiogram received by his family. His death was caused by a heart attack. Brother Collins, who was 35 years old, was serving the Union as a volunteer organizer. His body is being returned to Tampa, Fla., for burial. A vigorous Union man. Broth­ er Collins held positions at var­ ious times in the ports of New York, Baltimore and Mobile. He joined the SIU Aug. 11, 1941 and held Book No. 20440. He shipped as AB. / Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Irma Collins, of 913 E. Victory Drive. Mobile; a daughter, Mary Jo King, also of Mobile; his mother, Mrs. H. E. Reaves, Tampa; and four sisters. Miss • June Collins, Mrs. A. J. Kramer, Mrs. Sam Grann and Mrs. J. T. York, all of Tampa. No. 30 NEW YORK, N. Y., FRIDAY. JULY 23. 1948 In compliance with the President's proclamation of July 20. draft registration of men between the ages of 18 and 26 will begin on August 30. Registration will begin with the oldest group—the 25year olds—^registering on the first day. The other groups will follow on successive days through September 18. When the draft will begin wa« not stated in the proclama­ tion. although the earliest possible dale is September 22. The order of call, too, was not clarified. Draftees may be called one age group at a time, or selections might be made in all groups simultaneously. Important for Seafarers is the provision allowing men prevented from appearing on schedule because of circumstances beyond their control to register at a later time. Similarly, those who are abroad are required to register within five days of reaching home. While the status of seamen is not yet known—particularly those with wartime service—all are required to register, re­ gardless. If some provision is made for the exempting of seamen it will change their draft status, but will not release them from regular draft board requirements. Registration dates for each age are as follows: The oldest group, meaning men born in 1922 after August 30, 1922. will be registered on Monday. August 30. Men bom in 1923—August 31 smd September 1. Men born "in 1924—September 2 and 3. Men-born in 1925—September 4 and 7. Men born in 1926—September 8 and 9. ^ Men born in 1927—September ID and 11. Men born in 1928—September 13 and 14. Men horn in 1929—September 15 and 16. Men born in 1930 before September 19—September 17 and 18. Men born after September 19. 1930. will register on their eighteenth birthday, or within five days thereafter. Seafarers Victorious in Labor Board Vote For Cuba Distiiiiug This spring the company brought out its first ships since the war—the Carrabulle, and the Catahoula. Immediately the or­ ganizing machinery of the Union swung into action. The company officials were contacted, but be­ cause of the T-H Act, could not give the SIU a contract till the Union had been certified by the NLRB. Many volunteer organ­ izers went aboard, and pledge cards were obtained from all those seeking SIU standards of wages and working conditions. All of the red-tape of organiz­ Long in the West Indian trade, ing in a new field had to be those ships were manned by SIU gone through, in order to comply crews before and during the war, with the law. Following this pre­ till the last one was sunk by liminary groundwork, the NLRB enemy action in 1943. Yet the was petitioned by the Union on Anti-Union provisions of the March 18, for an election in the Taft-Hartley Act are so strict company's ships now under op­ that, despite the long record of eration. contractual relations between the The Board ordered that the company and the Union, it • was necessary to go out and re-win elections be held, and the Carra­ bulle was voted in New Orleans this company the hard way. on July 12, and the Catahoula on July 15, in Deepwater, New Jersey. Many Seafarers are familiar with this trade, having ridden much of the business, but again the old Carrabulle, Casimir, and Catahoula before the war. The nobody knows for sure. ships pick up molasses in a If the Marshall Plan does not number of ports in the Islands help, it is difficult to see what and discharge in New Orleans can. The Plan was designed to rehabilitate Europe—and China. and Deepwater, New Jersey. Most of the molasses is used in The beneficiary nations cannot Dupont plants for making alco­ buy American goods this year or hol. It is a steady trade and the next unless the pimchases are return of these ships to the SIU financed by the United States. The nations just won't have the means many warm-water jobs. Though the company is oper­ dollars to pay for American ^oods until the Plan provides ating only the two Liberty-type tankers at present, several more them. are coming out. Some operators still look for "The Organizing Staff and the the Plan to bolster the industry. entile membership wish to thank Last week, a report from New those men on the Carrabulle and Orleans disclosed that shipping the Catahoula whose votes se­ officials in that great port were cured this company for the expecting the European recovery Union," SIU Director of Organi­ zation Williams stated. (Continued on Page 3) NEW YORK —Cuba Distilling is SIU again. The victory came as ballots cast in the recent NLRB ^election were counted Juno 20. Only certification by NLRB is now awaited, before en­ tering into negotiations with the company for a contract, stated Lindsey Williams, Director of Organization. Coming as another in the long series of new companies added to the SIU in recent months, the winning of Cuba Distilling means the return of an old company. Bad Shipping In New York Cats Down Job Totai Shipping is bad and the out­ Other ports have held up bet­ nearly dead in recent weeks. look is too confused to permit ter—relatively—than New York. There have been few coal ship­ a clear-cut prediction. In fact, except for Norfolk, they ments at all, and foreign ships There it is in a nutshell. As have pretty much held their own. have taken most of what little of right now, American tramp This is especially true of Balti­ coal has gone to Europe under shipping is shot, and the tanker more, Mobile and New Orleans. the Plan. business is far .slower than it The remaining ports, which have COAL DISAPPOINTS should be. The liner services are few payoffs and sign-ons, have in fair shape, and the companies been subject to wide fluctuations Perhaps when manufactured report solid bookings so far as which have not alwayS been in goods and machinery begin to the passenger business is con­ line with the overall shipping loom larger in the Marshall cerned. But it is tramp and tank­ picture. Plan this fall and winter. New er shipping which makes the dif­ But New York remains the York shipping will take a turn ference between good times and nation's biggest port by far. for the better, as was confidently bad for Seafarers. When jobs in New "York fall off predicted a few weeks ago. No­ The Marshall Plan, which by 50 to 60 percent, or more, body knows, however, and the everybody thought would be a things turn bad for everybody. latest prophecies of the operat­ shot in the arm for shipping, has Even if the®volume of goods ors have been dark indeed. Of done no good at all as yet, des­ shipped remains at its present course, the operators are now in pite the provision that half the level, there is no reason to sup­ negotiations with all the mari­ cargoes must go in American pose that more Maritime Com­ time unions and their strategy ships. What is more, although the mission ships will not be sent to can be expected to be gloomy Marshall Plan itself is bound t8 the Government's up-river bone- insistence that shipping will go grow with the passage of time, yards. Too many Seafarers have from bad to worse. many ship operators now think gone out on ships that were only According to published reports, that it never will stimulate ship­ half-loaded or worse, and too the lack of coal cargoes is the ping very much. WASHINGTON —There's just many ships come back from Eu­ greatest disappointment to the rope in ballast. Those ships need ship operators. One new reason a chance that Congress may do OTHER PORTS'HOLD An analysis of shipping from fuU cargoes. given for the lack is Europe's Sipmething about the shipbuild­ ing program that failed to pass Why hasn't the Marshall Plan the middle of February through own fast reviving coal mining the middle of July shows the helped? The answer is that the industry. Perhaps eventually the Senate in June. When the special session of trend. So far as Seafarers are Marshall Plan right now is a there will be more coal and concerned, what has happened is trickle of grain and something grain cargoes for SIU ships, be­ Congress convenes next week, this: New York, which during less than a trickle of coal. cause the Marshall Plan shipping bills embodying an 11-point pro­ Most of the grain has moved administrator has ruled that gram will be brought up in the the late winter and spring, sent out anywhere from 600 to a from Gulf ports, a fact which has fi-eight rates for bulk cargoes Senate by Senator Hawkes of 1,000 men every two weeks, now helped the situation for Seafar­ must cover higher American New Jersey. The program was included in sends less than 400 men in the ers in that area. But the great costs. This might keep the for­ coal port of Norfolk has been eign tramps from getting too two bills which were passed by same period. Ship Program Is Not Yet Dead the House of Representatives, but which were lost in the shuffle in the Senate during the hectic last days before Congress adjourned. There is also a good chance that Congress wiU extend the time limit for using the $84,000,000 the Mai-itime Commission now has available for ship con­ struction. Failure of Congress to grant 50-percent subsidies has kept anybody from taking the money. % �•iiiafilliiiliii Page Two TEE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. July 23. 1948 SEAFARERS LOG Published Weekly by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA i. Atlantic and Gulf District u Affiliated with the Axnerkan Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 Entered as second class matter June 15, 1945, at the Post Office in New York, N. Y., under the Acl of August 24, 1912. 267 Truth — What's That? We don't know what it is, but there's a relentless something which keeps pushing the nation's daily press to go overboard in publishing anything that smacks of the sensational. In its mad, head-long plunge to stop the public in its tracks, our great American press will halt at nothing in "presenting the news ob;ectively and fairly." The nation'.s newspapers are ever seeking the truth so that the American public can be the best informed and least hysterical readers in the world. So says the American press. Giving our "truth-seeking" friends the benefit of the doubt, we'll grant that in this world of greed, mis­ trust, double-dealing and contmpt for the underdog or little guy, the truth must be a pretty elusive quarry. But we would expect that when these self-styled "hunters of the truth" do finally come face to face with what they claim to be after, they'd recognize it. And if they had already gone overboard, and the facts—or the truth, if they prefer—^show them up, you'd think they would be honest and courageous enough to stand up and admit it. In that way they might even be able to haul in some of the lies they had been casting about the countryside. That, however, doesn't appear to be the object of their "objectivity." After all—our guardians of truth reason among themselves—just because we've spun a web of lies doesn't mean we've got to .dirty ourselves breaking it up. Maybe we bray like asses, they probably say, but why brag about it. Hospital Patients When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post* card, giving your name and the number of your ward. Mimeographed postcards can be obtained free at the Social Servke desk. , And that brings us to what will go down in the books as the biggest hoax of the year to be shoved down the nation's throat by the self-styled "responsible" Ameri­ can press. Staten Island Hospitai Men Now In The Marm Ikapltok We mean the incident aboard the SS William Carson last week, which the newspapers catapaulted into a Page One "Mutiny," based on the Navy's hourly reports from These are the Union Brolhezs cunenriy in the marine hospitals, as reported by the Port Agents: These Brothers find time hanging the "Warships Rushing To Quell Mutiny." It was a right heavily on their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by big operation, reported the press on July 13. writing to them. "U. S. Freighter Out Of Control, Pleads For Aid." MOBILE HOSPITAL W. H. COLBOURNE the headlines wept. But don't fear those roughhouse, A. C. McALPIN M. C. GADDY piratical seamen, good people—the dauntless U. S. Navy JOSEPH BENNETT H. L. SEYMOUR had dispatched an entire flotilla including the 50,000 CHARLES R. VORN JAMES FARRIOR tons of USS Missouri and the world's largest aircraft JOSEPH BLANCHARD E. MULHOLLAND A. SYLVERA carrier. Coral Sea, to the scene. Thirteen vessels along O. M. RAYNOR EDWIN MAXWELL S- i. 3^ with scores of planes were taking part in the hunt for SAN FRANCISCO HOSPITAL FRANK WAGNER the 7,000-ton Carson and her crew of 30 Seafarers—to J. HODO P. E. CUMARE make copy for our truth-conscious press. W. WATSON H. FERDRICKSSON H. MASON The Coast Guard also was reported represented in E. MELLE D. P. GELTNAS G. L. DUXWORTH the great ship-hunt, with a cutter "racing to the scene." P. TRASMIL ED MILLER What could be better news—short of war, that is? For » » XXX three days, the nation's readers were carried via the front SAVANNAH MARINE HOS. BALTIMORE HOSPITAL LOYD E. WARDEN pages through "the stormy seas off the Azores," as they TROY THOMAS M. T. TABING M. J. LUCAS waited for the chmax. W. ROBERTS E. T. JANASJAK Alas, they waited in vain. Our great "truth-seeking, F. T. ALKOFER HAROLD H. SPENCER GEO. H. SEEBERGER objective" press institutions let them down like a ton NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL THOS. A. BENSON of bricks. STELLY C. FORMAN EDWARD L. PIERCE On the fourth day, when the truth was learned, E. LIPARI JOSEPH WING most papers promptly swept the incident off their front R. F. BLACK WKLLIAM T. ROSS MATTHEW LITTLE pages and said nothing more about it. A few of the more J. DENNIS BYRON C. BARNES conscience-stricken, buried a couple of sticks in the inside L. C.- MASON A, LOOPER pages, saying the "Mutiny Proves False." And unless you C. ANDERSON STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL read with a fine-toothed comb, chances are you never RALPH PIEPHET F. O. FONDULA even discovered that much. J. E. BURNS V. R. NORTH E..BULIK Anybody around still wondering why American sea­ V. P. SALLINGS -G. FINKLEA C. GREEN men won't get a fair break in our nation's press? C. E. BRADY C. R. GRIMES You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing times: Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 5th and 6th floors.) Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m(on 3rd and 4th floors.) Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 1st and 2nd floors.) J. McNEELY J. L. ROBERTS D. DeDUISEN A. JENS;BY J. BOUYEA J. PRATS R. R. GIANFAGIONE L. E. TAYLOR J. RUDOLPH V. H. SHERMAN A. D. EWING A. NORMAN M. CARMONA A. VITIELLO C. NANGLE W. HUNT W. S. PERRY S. J. CONTOIR P. DAUGHERTY R. H. RHONE V. ESCOBAR XXX GALVESTON HOSPITAL A. E. MOULTON WARREN W. CURRIER J. M. DOONER LAPERHOUfeE FOSTER COMMANDER 1 I �Friday, July 23, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Three Bad Shipping in New York Cuts Job Totai since then, and. it has come in (Continued from Page 1) program t6 rescue the sagging New York. The peak two weeks in the export business. period studied was between FebHowever, in the same report, iruary 24 and March 10. During it was reVealed that Waterm^ that fortnight, 2,763 men were had turned 50 ships back to the shipped. New York shipped 697, Maritime Commission in the last Boston 71, Philadelphia 118, Bal­ 10 months because there were no timore 406, Norfolk 272, Savan­ cargoes for them to carry. Alcoa nah 70, Tampa 63, Mobile 427, said that it had turned back six New Orleans 480, Galveston 141, vessels since the first of the year, and San Juan 18. Incidentally, and Mississippi said that 11 ships this was only a fair two weeks had gone to the boneyard. in New York. In sharp contrast, a new low But a Mississippi spokesman optimistically declared that he was reached during the two hoped the Marshall Plan event- weeks ending July 13. In this nielly would indirectly enlarge period. New York shipped only the company's trade with West 347 men. Boston shipped 19, Africa and South America. But Philadelphia 94, Baltimore 411, few operators strike so cheerful Norfolk 97, Savannah 58, Tampa 42, Mobile 346, New Orleans 421, a note. Studying SIU shipping figures Galveston 110 and San Juan 31. collected at two-week intervals, The total was 1,976, which was one finds that, in the period from 787 fewer than were shipped the middle of February through during the Feb. 24-March 10 pe­ the first half of July, shipping riod. held its own pretty well up to Further analysis of SIU ship­ June 1. The big drop has come ping from mid-February to mid- July reveals a number of fluc­ tuations which substantiate the thesis that New York is the key port. New York reached its peak for the period in the two weeks ending February 24, when 1,007 men were shipped. New York's low was in the period ending July 13 when only 347 men were sent to jobs. New York's condi­ tion was what brought the over­ all total down. Boston had i^s high for the pe­ riod in March, its low in July. Philadelphia's best two weeks came at the end of May, its worst way back in February. Norfolk had its greatest activity in the two weeks ending May 4, its slowest time in February. Savannah's best shipping was early in May, its poorest at the end of May. Tampa's high was in April, its low in the early part of May. Mobile had its best shipping early in March, its worst in the last two weeks of May and has shown considerable recovery since then. New Orleans actually reached its peak in the two weeks end­ ing June 29, its low at the end of April and the beginning of May. Galveston's briskest ship­ ping was in the first half of June, its worst in the first half of July. However, although many ports have had their usual number of jobs on the board during recent weeks, the lack of activity in New York has affected all ports. When a Port Agent says that jobs are hard to find he may not mean that the shipping rate is down. He may mean that so many men have come to his port from New York his list is over­ crowded. A spurt in New York could change things for the bet­ ter almost overnight. Look at it this way. Suppose that New York, which should be shipping 700 men in a two-week period, ships only 350 men. Sup­ pose that Baltimore in the same A&G Shipping, in Two-Week Periods: Feb. 24 July 14 ALL DCPARTMBNTS Feb. 24 Mar. 10 Mar. 24 Apr. 7 Apr. 20 May 4 May 18 June 1 June 15 June 29 July 14 ... ... ... ... .... .. Bos. 93 71 94* 50 62 23 — 21 25 44 19§ •Best Two N.Y. 1007* 697 601 730 475 737 578 640 406 394 347§ Bait. 357§ 406 426 376 380 357§ 374 469* 409 423 411 Phil. 58§ 118 91 158 128 86 106 192* 138 60 94 Norf. — 272 191 161 197 287* 72§ 194 104 111 97 Sav. 90 70 119 104 92 49 147* 26§ 90 61 58 Tarn. 47 63 53 101 109* 31 20§ 44 64 58 42 Mob. 350 427* 290 227 311 354 250 190§ 265 312 346 Week Period. N.O. 393 480 394 420 461 383fj 435 468 443 482* 421 §Wor3t Two Gal. S.J. 136 98 141 18 146 33 118 14 161 25 145 48* 162 26 36 118 212* 34 164 35 31 110§ Week Period. Total 2531 2763* 2438 2459 2401 2500 2170 2398 2190 2144 19768 DECK DEPARTMENT Bos. .... — Feb. 24 37 Mar. 10 43* Mar. 24 .: 22 Apr. 7 26 Apr. 20 May 4 6§ — May 18 .. 9 June 1 June 15 12 12 June 29 ....: : 8 July 14 •Best Two Week N.Y. 318* 232 207 260 163 255 185 189 128 145 1108 Period. PhiL 24 51 24 60 58 49 50 85* 60 238 56 Bait. 175 159 213* 179 158 1158 168 207 181 197 129 Norf. — 139 89 77 87 147* 298 84 54 70 59 Sav. — 27 46 43 45 16 68* 138 33 33 18 Tam. 21 22 16 43 47* 11 68 14 22 27 22 Mob. N.O. Gal. S.J. 120 1338 74 28 80 239* 69 3 102 161 60 16 156 86 9 518 115 209 10 75 134 168 65 24* 157 378 63 15 70 220 15 518 110 162 16 77 17!jr 129 81* 16 142* 141 52 13 §Worsl Two Week Period. Total 865 1058* 977 886 993 990 778 957 855 908 7508 Mob. N.O. Gal. S.J. 133* 120 42 3 107 638 37 9 llff 94 56 9 72 125 35 2§ 118 115 54 8 125 44 888 11 108 131 54 4 66 114 43 8 85 128 96* 4 109 133* 42 13* 109 113 338 2 §Worst Two Week Period. • Total 819 768 819 807 786 870* 761 733 728 668 6288 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Bos. — Feb. 24 22 Mar. 10' 23* Mar. 24 18 Apr. 7 15 Apr. 20 .... 12 May 4 — May 18 .... 7 June 1 June 15 .... 68 9 June 29 .... July 14 .... 68 •Best Two Week N.Y. 386* 223 239 269 186 277 232 205 1218 150 127 Period. Phil. 138 43 34 50 42 24 32 59* 46 22 24 Bait. 1088 145 119 112 129 178* 119 142 158 135 159 Norf. — 69 65 49 55 87* • 31 62 29 24 218 Sav. — 23 44* 37 23 16 41 88 32 '9 21 Tam. 17 27 26 39 41* 88 88 19 23 22 13 period has 420 jobs, which is about normal these days for that port. If the extra 350 men in New York flock to Baltimore the latter port becomes overcrowded. Jobs become hard to get al­ though the Baltimore shipping rate holds up. TANKER PACTS HELP At present, no real basis for prediction exists. The failure of the Marshall Plan to spur ship­ ping in the manner expected has given all so-called experts on the maritime industi-y a gloomy out­ look which may or may not be entirely justified. A couple of more months may tell the story. The Marshall Plan shipments may pick up. The ef­ fect of new foreign-flag ships may be more than offset by the 50 percent rule. And then there is the tanker situation. One thing that has kept SIU shipping at a fair level compared with the overall condition of the maritime industry has been the steady succession of new tanker contracts won by the Union or­ ganizers. However, there are many SIUcontracted tankers now lying idle for lack of charters. Some think that the charters will come when the northeastern states start laying in their winter oil supplies. And perhaps that is what will happen. ONE BRIGHT SPOT From time to time the LOG wiU review the total shipping situation. If there is any good news it will be reported glee­ fully. Meanwhile, there is noth­ ing to be gained by hiding the bad news. For one thing it can't be hidden. More important, an informed SIU membership is a membership prepared to face a bad situation if the present trend is not reversed. There is one bright spot in to­ day's picture. The SIU is the only union in maritime in which the number of jobs stiU matches the number of actual members. The loss in jobs has been en­ tirely among permitmen, tripcarders and men from other dis­ tricts who like to sail under A&G conditions. This fact is final justification for the Union's past policy of never letting the number of members be as great as the number of jobs. Lucky Man STEWARDS DEPARTMENT Bos. Feb. 24 .... Mar. 10 .... Mar. 24 .... Apr. 7 '. Apr. 20 May 4 May 18 Jime 1 June 15 June 29 July 14 ,... N.Y, 303* 242 12 155 28* 201 :... 10 126 21 205 58 « 161 246 58 157 7 23 998 110 5. •Best Two Week Period. Phil. 21 24 33 48* 28 138 24 48* 32 15 14 Bait. 74 102 94 86 93 648 87 120 70 91 123* Norf. — 64* 37 35 55 53 128 48 21 17 17 Sav. — 20 29 24 24 17 38* 58 25 19 19 Ta^. 9 14 11 19 21* 12 68 11 19 9 7 0 Mob. N.O. GaL S.J. 97 140 • 208 4 284* 134 35 6 78 139 30 8 69 139 32 3« 78 137 32 7 95 36 1278 13 105 147 45* 7 548 134 24 13 70 153 39 14 74 174* 41 6 95 167 25 16* §Worst Two Week Period. Total 664i 937* 642 666 622 640 632 708 607 5688 598 Fred Walker, AB. stepped out of room he shared with George Griffin on SS John Bertram, just five minutes be­ fore steam blast which kiUed Mohammed Elsay^ sgnd fiitally burned Griffin. �TUB S EAF AKE BS laC Page Four Phony 'Mutiny! Report Sends Press Wild WHAT The report of a mutiny at sea aboard the William Carson, South Atlantic vessel, set off one of the biggest maritime hubbubs since the end of the war. It threw the U.S. Navy into a fren­ zied activity and made front page • newspaper fodder for several days. itwim... QUESTION: The occupation of seafaring is very often characterized as "romantic." What does seagoing life offer you that isn't to be had in a shoreside job? - Picked up by U.S. Navy head­ quarters in London, nearby mer­ chant ships were immediately or­ dered to the scene and a Naval squadron on maneuvers nearby was alerted. The aircraft carrier Coral Sea was readied to dispatch planes to the scene and the battleship Missouri was ordered to stand by. The next message received from the ship was blinked to the tanker Hampton Roads and stat­ ed: "Everything is under con­ trol." Naval vessels and the Coast Guard cutter Campbell, how­ ever, continued on to the ship to investigate. In the meantime, the story ^ gained front page space in papers across the counti"y. Without con­ firmation as to the existence of an actual mutiny, newspapers ran the story with such head­ lines as: "Warships Speed To Mutinied Vessel." Later, when the true story came out, the newspapers, if they carried it at all, gave it small space on an inside page. DETAILS DELAYED . ' ^ i I like going lo sea because it is a clean, healthy Ufa With the exceptions that you would find in any other occupation, my shipmates are good-hearted, ser­ ious and citable workers. Be­ sides a living, going to sea gives me a chance to see many things. I get a taste of life all over the world. And when my job is done ' find the trip is over. T come back to the U.S. for a spell., where life is free and good. . { : While I'm out at sea I have a chance to salt away a few bucks for a rainy day. Under the fine conditions our Union has won. I do my job.- Yes, I'm satisfied. . On July 12, the Carson flashed a radio message reporting a mutiny aboard the ship, which at the time was off the Azores. ' JOSE coarTEs; AB: GUIDO BERDON, Wiper: It wound up as a fizzle, how­ ever, when it was proved to be the work of a crazed radio op­ erator, who sent the message and then committed suicide. According to Navy Headquart­ ers, the ship had radioed: "Crew mutinous. Cannot control. Come at once." Efforts to contact the ship by radio were futile. The Carson maintained silence for 28 hours. Ju!r 2% IMS While I am abojurd ship L do my job in accordance with the terms of our SIU contracts, which have made seafaring a decent, respectable and worth­ while occupation. When I step ashore, I'm free to go practically anywhere I wish. I see places that most people dream about. I get a chance to learn many languages. I get close to what goes on in the world. Besides all that I Uke' the sea itself and I enjoy being on the water. As long as I'm represented by a Union Uke the SIU. I'll keep on going to sea. - For me, a shoreside job just can't be com­ pared to a job on ships. ABE WERNICK, OS: CARLOS DIAZ. Chief Cook: liis Sailing on ships has given me a wonderful jopi>ortunlty to see the world; so far I've been around the globe 12 times. But bigger than that, going lo sea is the job I like. I've been at it since 1941, sailed through the war and was hit four limes. I could never stand a shore job. To me a shore job means rush­ ing in subways, buses, or street cars, packed against people like a sardine. I like the sea because I get something out of it. Like the little romance I've found in a far-off land. Give me the sea anytimie. 1 wouldn't make a change for anything. ''WW00 BRUCE HENN, Cook: I'm a married man with a family, and I go to sea because our Union wages and conditions give me a chance lo support them in fairly decent style. Al­ though I miss them while I'm away, I get a chance to make up for it by spending full days with them after I payoff a ship. That is. until the money runs out. Then.it's down to the Union Hall for another job. A few beefs crop up now and then, sure, but 1 like my job and the men I worlr witlt. Our Union wages and conditions are good, so it's not a bad way to make a living. A man could certainly do a helluva lot worse ashore. ALBERT MOSHER, AB; If I could get a good shoreside job I'd take it, especially if I could have the same money at the end of every two m<mths that I have at the end of a voyage. Maybe I would accept a little less. I'm net sailing to find romance on the high seas. Right now I'm sailing to make money and lay it up so I can get married, sometime soon. There is plenty of romance right near your own home town. At least that's where 1 found mine, and I don't need any more. How­ ever, I've been sailing for three years and I've liked it. I can see how the sea gete into some guys' blood so they can't leave it. It was fully five days after the original message had been sent that the story of what had actually taken place was made known. . Naval headquarters in London reported that a Navy boarding party from the U.S. destroyer George K. MacKenzie boarded the ship to find "an orderly but surprised crew." In his report to the London base, the commander of the fi'sasa • boarding party reported: "Briefly, the radioman, whose sanity was LADISLAUS A. ZIENBKA. St.; doubtfulj sent out the SOS and I think the seaman's life is a information about a mutiny, and good life because it makes a then at a time unknown jumped man out of you. Sure, it's a over the side. romantic life. Perhaps that's an­ "The Master of the Carson other reason why the seaman's states the crew is the best he life is a good one, and why I ever sailed with. I have copies go to_ sea myself. I like to visit of statements of the Master and different ports, different people, all officers concerning the radio­ different scenery." Maybe I like man." best, personally, going to Italy, The radioman was identified but I've been all over the world. as Gerald A. Melton, 25, of Sav­ Some places, some people I've annah, Georgia, liked better than others, but I The mutiny report came while like seeing them all, and I'll see the Carson was boimd for Nova a lot of them again, for I intend Scotia aftet- having delivered a to keep on shipping out. It's cargo of Marshall" Plan coal to not the money. I can tell you. Genoa, Italy. It is expected to It would take more than money arrive in New York tomorrow, to make me give up sailing. July 24. Sure, I go to sea for romance. Everybody i» tabbed for one kind of a job or another. I was tabbed for sailing. I've been at it for three years, and I hope to stay at it a good many years to come. There's no job ashore that I'd like. It's not a question of money, although I like money as well as the next man. I've tried workixig ashore and it was no good, for Fd get to thinking of the sea. I like salt water, I like the ships I sail, I like the men I sail with—especially, be­ cause they are Seafarers. What's more, I like the places I go and I like to go to a lot of them. It's the sea fqjr me, every time! HERMAN RICCI, Electrician;. Sailing out of the SIU Halls, I have job security. Working ashore I would be subject to intermittent work. But as for the life at sea itself—I don't love it. It is a solitary life. You are out .of contact with normal social existence. So far as the foreign ports are concerned, there is no- place like the good old U.S.A.! Conditions are sick­ ening abroad. The sunny tropical skies blister the skin, and the sea air and endless seascape numbs the spirit. Yes I'll "go down lo the seas again," as the poet says; but I'll go to make a dollar and not to hear the gull's cry! • .J.:,. A;':.- r O • fi . �Fxfaiay. Page Fira Tampa Seafarers Happy Again As Shaping Gets Needed Pick-Up Haayaaized Aad Fm^n Ships (my Most Of f^iUy Tonnage BY LLOYD (Bladcie) GAiUHIER PHILADELPHIA — That ehot cal baseball bugs are waiting for in the arm lor this port's ship­ the rejuvenated Athletics to ride ping hasn't shown up yet. Things into first place and cop the pennsmt. are practically at a standstill. There'll be some special ac­ We had one ship in last week for a payoff. She was the Mar­ tivity Monday night over at ina, a Bull Line scow. She Shi be Park, but it will be of signed on again and shoved off. the bush league variety. Henry Quith a few v^sels, however, Wallace will lead his reds (not from Cincinnati, either) into were here in transit. In view of the story in last ^he third party conweek's LOG pointing out that, I according to Department of Com- { But after the mush that was merce figures, Philadelphia is manufactured at the two preback as the nation's second port vious "circuses" this town can in volume of tonnage handled, stand about just anything. some clarification is needed in No hits, no i-uns, three errors. order to reconcile this with the present state of shipping. HEASONS Branch Meetings Don't forget to Sio The next regtflar -metabnship meetings urtil be iieM Wednesday eveniimr, Jidy 28 at 7 P. M. in aU ports. With the exception of Sew York, all branches hold their meet­ ings in their own hsSls. New York meetings are held in Roosevelt Auditor­ ium. 100 East 17th Street, eomur of Penrth Avenue. These eessions are a good cbeoce SOT yon to bit the •Oodk and ^eak.your piece. Take an active part in Rie Sm. Make sure you're at :tha tnseting. Bementber. the time is 7 P.M. A» Srotfaers must .Show proxnptly. TAMPA — The arrival of 'any beefs that may exist. From sceveral ships stirred shipping in there on it is a pleasure to pay this port last week, a pick-up her off. Is it any wonder? which is most welcome. Another ship on which Sea­ The Robert McBurney, Over- farers are doing a bang-up job lakes, paid off, then signed on. is the Albert K. Smiley, which Most of the Black Gang decided was in here last Friday. Deck to stick with the ship, and a few Delegate Bailey, Ship's Delegate in the Deck and Stewards De­ McDonald and Stewards Dele­ partments did likewise. gate Ruppert are keeping beefs It is deserving of mention that on the Smiley at a minimum. this ship comes in, pays off, There is never a beef aboard signs on and sails with never a that concerns anything but the beef in the entire procedure. repair list, and that is handled There isn't "even a dispute after in smart fashion. the two-month trip. The way the Smiley lads work it is this: They turn in a list, ABLE CREW which is taken to the heads of This unusual vrecord is a trib­ the departments concerned, with ute to the intelligence and abil­ the advice that the repairs are ity of each Seafarer aboard the to be made by the time the ship. Furthermore, the Dele­ ship docks in Tampa again. gates—Pearce, Stewards; Woods, This method works out for the Engine and "Eagle Eye", Deck— Smiley and all hands are happy are doing a damn good job. over the situation. They have all books and per­ We had the Winslow Homer mits taken up and ready to turn in yesterday. She called for sev­ over to the boarding Patrolman, eral replacements, which were along with a clear account of easy to get. We shipped two ABs, a Bosun, one OS and an Oiler to her. The Homer is another ship on which beefs are a rarity. Baltimore Shipping Is Fair To Middling GRIFFIN DIES Although Philadelphia does By WILLIAM (Curly) RENTZ and that's where the beefs must Hospital celebrated the one hunhandle a tremendous amount of anniversary of be settled. Slowly the companies d]red and fiftieth We )-egret to report that Broth­ BALTIMORE — Shipping is are beginning to realize this — the founding of the Federal tonnage, we do not feel its ef­ er George Griffin, one of the about fifty-fifty this week and fect, for several reasons. First, and it's about time. system of Marine Hospitals. men injured in the "explosion Philly has always been primarily we're doing all right. Seven I was making the rounds of aboard the SS John Bartram, HIBIinS HALL TALK a port of call, especially for SIU- ships were in for payoffs and the hospital that day, visiting passed away last week. contracted ships. None of our there were eight vessels sign­ Quite natuiuUy, most of the our sick Brothers, so I happened Brother Giiffin had been in companies maintains offices in ing on, almost the same num­ talk around the bcatdi is bow the hospital for three weeks and this city, and very few of them ber as last week. we have won the Union Hiring despite-the severity of his burns, Paying off were the Feltoi'e, terminate voyages at this point. Hall with our contracted com­ we were beginning to think he Steel Vendor, Edwin Markham, panies. It pi'ovcs that we are Second, a considerable volume had a fair chance for recovery. I Stephen Leacock, Mae, Oberlin g ei t i n g good Tepresentation, of the port's tonnage is trace­ Unhappily, it wasn't to be that 'Victory and the John Paul somethiiig which is very promis­ able to the fact that four very I Jones. Though this was satisway. ing for the futui« as well as large refineries are located here Word has also been received but the. tankers calling here rep­ I factory in light of present ahip- the present. ' ping conditions, we had been here that Brother WiUiam (Red)' There are still plenty of men resent unorganized outfits, the Collins, an oldtimer from the tngt- of the old line anti-union 'hoping for more. Never satisfied, on the beach here, because many II guess. , Gulf, passed away aboard an un­ have come in from the other corporations. ! The «ight ships -signing on ports thinking that shipping in organized tanker coming back There is yet another factor were the Mae, Feltore, Mangore, from Hamburg. the Port of Baltimore is about ^^{hich enters the picture—and Stephen Leacock, Steel Vendor, to be present during some of the that is approximately -65 per j Oberlin Victory, Bessemer Vic­ the best on the coast. SHAPING UP It would he a good idea, how­ ceremonies as representative of cent of the cargo leaving this tory and Edwin Markham. Atl It won't be long before we ever, for men planning a trip the Union. port goes out in foreign bottoms. sign ons were clean. 1 think it appropriate and fair have things all lined up and here to think the matter over .Only the other day I was down IN TRANSIT before starting out. Shipping is that 1 point out the fact that Tampa will be able to boast of a fit one of the grain elevators. A goodly number of ships liavc not so good tliat it can absorb the Baltimore Marine Hospital is damn fine Hall for the member­ Four ships were being loaded ' considered the best on the coast. ship in this port. and all four were flying foreign also been in port, in transit. eveiybody. Mostly they were Alcoa and Wa­ Work on the project is pro­ Men who have been confined flags. Gashounds and performers are terman jobs, which had been So that fact that Philly ranks definitely on the decline. A few there agree this is so. And I can gressing very nicely. The fur­ crewed up in the Gulf and high in volume of tonnage ship­ that cam_ in here paid off and concur on the basis of my own niture which was sent here from called here to load cargoes. the New Orleans Hall has been ped should not be misconstrued. they were properly disciplined. observations. There were plenty of beefs on The one outstanding factor re­ recovered and should prove very It has IHtle or no actual effect We cannot afford to let these the two South Atlantic ships on this bi-anch's activity. men jeoparflize the ever-improv­ sponsible fur the superior treat­ comfortable to those who sink paying off—the Edwin Markham ing conditions for the rest of ment given at the Baltimore and the Stephen Leacock. The LOCAL STDFF Hospital is the staff, probably the membership. same was true of Isthmian's one of the finest in a hospital Stepping from shipping to mat­ Steel Vendor and Oberlin VieCITIES SERVICE anywhere. ters of local interest it seems tory payoffs. But "they were all Sevei-al Cities Service tankers that most of tjje PhiUieS^ fans settled right aboard ship, witK STAFF HELPFUL were in here during the past are downright indignant over all hands present. week 1-and we hit them as fast The doctors and nurses are ex­ the dismissal of Ben Chapman However, it appears thrae is as they came in. Things appear tremely competent and pleasant. as manager of the dliib. still a bit of trouble over sail­ to be going along fine. Indica­ They go out of their way to help . Chapman, who last week was ing time. When sailing time is tions are that "most of the men a man all they can. headed for his native Birming­ posted make sure that you are aboard will go SIU, because they No matter how well-equipped ham, was hi^y regarded as on board one hour before the know the SIU will bring them an institution is, it is relatively a guy who put some vim into ship is scheduled to ieeve. the best conditions and wages unimportant unless a patient is the outfit, considering the ma­ The Isthmian company tried to on the waterfront. made to feel comfortable and terial he had at hand. make a big issue out of the fact All seamen understand that happy. And that's just what the - At any rate there is some that reveral into them for a little relaxation; of the men hadn't solace in the A.L. situation. Lo- arrived aboard ship one .hour be­ the gains chalked up by the staff of iilU'ses and doctors in All hands here appear to be SIU have benefitted all seamen Baltimore succeed in doing. proud of the way things are fore sailing time. Company rep­ evarywhere. The nurses are swell. A man shaping up down here. resentatives at the payoff of A Skipper on one of the South doesn't even have to make his Several oldtimers are around these two ships kept hammering Atlantic ships that paid off here own bed, something which 1 now, including Johnnie Williams, away at this beef. So make .sure found out "that abusive treat­ doubt can be said, about any A1 Driver, Buddy Baker, George you're on time, and you'Ji elim­ Membership rules require ment of his crew doesn't pay. other Marine Hospital. Cain, G. W. Salters, Tony Sosa inate any chances of the com­ every man entering the Un­ Regardless of what his men did The attitude of the nurses in and Bobby Sheppard, to name pany making an issue of it in ion Halls to show his Union and how hard they woi'ked, he any institution can make a man's a few. All are talking about the the future. hook, pro-book, permit card consistently refused to give them stay either good or miserable. Union Hiring Hall agreement All parties concerned were or white card to the Door­ overtime. In Baltimore, all liands are made which the SIU was able to neg­ present at the pajmffs, eonipany man. Nothing else will be He attempted to chisel them as comfoi'table as possible, be­ otiate. representatives as well as the recognized. This is for the There is talk of Waterman op-:crews. And that's the way we on everything he could lluough- cause they are suri-ounded by membership's protection. want it. We don't like the. com-^ out the trip. Even the company people- who show a willingness crating three ships on the Europ­ Don't waste the Doorman's ean I'un as soon as the Marshall pany's ideas on taking care of did not support his actions and, to cooperate and help them. — or your own — time by when the trip was over, they So on the hospital's anniver­ Plan stuff starts clearing. This r matter's in their offices. V arguing this point. Observe sary, a word of appreciation in will be a boon to the Port (A We have a man on the sliips told him- to pack his bags. '• Ihe rules you make. Last Friday the local Marine to represent the crew's interests, behalf of the Seafai-ers confined. Tampa. Member^ip flutes �THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Six Why Bosuns Get Grey Friday, July 23, 1948 The SS John Bnrtram blast which took the life of Bosun Mohammed Elsayed in Tampa last week, recalls a somewhat similar tragedy aboard the SS Homestead in Jacksonville, almost two years ago. Two Seafar­ ers died when the Homestead, a Deconhil tanker, went up in flames after a holt of lightning touched off her 50,000 gallons of gasoline, Aug. 5, 1946. By G. W. (Bill) CHAMPLIN These photos of various stages of Ever since getting this occasion­ the fire were submitted by Thomas al column under way last winter Weathersbee, recently Third Assist­ I have watched eagexdy for con­ ant Engineer on the Cape Catoche. tributors to come in. The results Ill photo left, water from shorehave been quite gratifying. side apparatus is being poured into blazing tanker. Eleven city fire com­ However, I do feel that if panies and two firehoats fought the "Why Bosuns Get Gray Hair" three-alarm inferno. Although flames were used as an invariable head­ still feed furiously on gasoline cargo ing, with the editor of the LOG in photo right, the Homestead was adding.subheadings, that readers practically destroyed at this pcrint. would come to expect and more View of Homestead below, was readily ,find these articles by taken about an hour after fire start­ ed. Ship was listing at port. SIU Bosuns. I haven't the time to look up and comment on all the contri­ butions, but I do remember a fe"' '^here was a humorous one by .lackie Martin. And right now I have before me Tex Suit's TAMPA — George Griffin, excellent article in the LOG of July 9 on the ideal Bosun. one of the victims of the SS Dan Butts, C. Murray and a John Bertram steam line ex­ few others have promised to plosion, died in a local hos­ contribute, so I'm putting the By A. S. CARDULLO pital July 15 after a valiant pressure on them now. I'd' also three-week struggle for sur­ SAN FRANCISCO — Shipping like to hear from Jack Greenkept on a pretty even keel here vival. haw who was chairman of the this past week. One thing about New York committee that looked Horribly burned in the this port: if a fellow really wants into registration rules. blast which also took the life to ship out, has a rating and PLUG LOOPHOLES his book is in good standing, of Bosun Mohammed Elsayed This time, I'm x fushing into there isn't too much of a -lay­ and injured two others. Grif­ print myself to urge the fol­ over. lowing steps on the negotiating fin's demonstrated an amaz­ We've been sweating it out committee: i ing courage and will to live. for the past week looking for 1) Cargo ports should be in­ He had sustained first, sec­ a building. There are plenty of cluded with hatches and tankond and third degree burns places around town, but we are' tops, when opxened or closed, of the body. • taking our time and looking for for the ptupose of loading or Griffin, an OS. was scalded the best we can get for our discharging^ cargo, or after car­ as he sought to escape money. go has been worked. through a passageway filled CREW DONATES 2) Bosuns should be prohibi­ with live steam shooting The crew of the SS Steel ted from standing gangway from a line connected to the Seafarer, which stopped in San watches or doing any other work deck machinery. Francisco enroute to the Far which might deprive an AB or East, donated $35 to the pro­ OS of overtime. In this connec-^' posed—but as yet unopened— tion, a Bosun should only super­ San Francisco Branch, with the vise his crew, perform the most following note: skilled pieces of seamanship and '•Please accept this $35 so that discharge duties specifically call­ you may purchase books for the ed for by law, custom and Union new Union Hall — books for By CAL TANNER I green ticket and blue ticket ABs This sound system was hooked agreement. pleasure and books for educa­ jthis week. We, therefore, want to up for temporary use, because The reasons for the first rec­ MOBILE — There was rela­ tion—so that men ashore may ommendation are self-evident. tively little change last week urge everyone who has enough we expect to have the bottom brush up on or up their rates time in for a green ticket to go half of our building ready for The second is necessary today in the status of Mobile shipping. and otherwise profitably pass up and get it immediately, as the use in late summer, when we because the Bosun is top man The overall picture was fair, their time on the beach." commissioners are not going to will make permanent installation on overtime. As a consequence, with a total of 165 bookmen and The money was forwarded by sign on over 50 per cent blue to cover both floors. Mates do everything they can to 76 permitmen shipped out. Deck Delegate John P. Trust, tickets on any one ship. make a Bosun refuse overtime. The Mobile branch was sad­ Engine Delegate O. C. Bailey, Five sign-ons, along with three Both Bosun and crew should be Another reminder is directed dened by the news of the sudden Jr., and Steward Delegate Edgar ships in transit, accounted for the protected. to the aliens in our membership. death of Brother William E. (Frenchy) Goulet. , men shipped. The transit ships On government subsidized ships, (Red) Collins, who died of a Other crewmembers who conj each took a couple of replace­ the percentage of non-citizens heart attack Tuesday while at ^ tributed were: S, Hollstedt, J. ments. sea. Ryan, G. Gooden, E. Ely, L. Signing on were "the Ponce de Brother CoUins was widely HeiS TAK1^)G• W. Foglia, E. Waterman, U. UiiLeon, Governor Graves, Goverknown throughout the entire At­ ' THAT WATERM-W porn, R. Walter, G. Gibbons, R. I nor Houston and Governor lantic and Gulf District and he OOB/ V—i Pennington, B. Duplentis, R. jo'Neil, all Waterman Steamship was well-liked by everyone. At Marrero, A. Rodriguez, D. Davis, As part of its campaign to j Corporation vessels; and the nne time he worked as an of­ P. G. Dacanay, ^l. Rodriguez, P. expand its port activities, Mo­ Cape Remain, an Alcoa ship. ficial in the Port of Mobile, and B. Aton, Dalacerna and the Chief bile has served warning on New at the time of his death was do­ Payoffs were held during the Cook, whose name we were un­ York that it is going after any ing a job for the Union on an I week on the following three able to make out. and all business now being unorganized tanker. ships: Wild Ranger, Ponce de handled by the Big City. PAYOFFS Leon—both Waterman—and the The wife of Brother Frank Terming it a "friendly war," The Lyons and the Governor Alcoa Pioneer. These payoffs Westman, of the towboat division officials of the Alabama State Brandon paid off this week, were exceptionally smooth. Prac­ of the Marine Allied Workers, Docks have set up offices in tically no beefs existed on anj' passed away July 16. The Mo­ neither of which had too many New York to notify shippers of permitted in the crews has been of them. bile Branch of the SIU extends beefs. There were plenty of men the advantages of shipping cut down fi'om 25 to 15 per cent. its sincere sympathy to Brother shipped as replacements on inthrough the southern port. -They MOVED FAST tercoastals. All aliens who are in a position Westman. claim their campaign has al­ Some of the men around the to do so should immediately take It was touch and go on the On the organizing front, ac­ ready brought results and they port now are G. Melting, T. the necegsai-y step.s to get their tivity -was fairly quiet for the are now handling much business three Waterman Liberties we citizenship. jPopa, D. Bell, R. W. Stanford, past week. Nothing unorganized that was formerly New York's. crewed up the past week. The the "Moose" and several others. hit the port, and in the Marine IMPROVEMENT . One of the biggest lures is the company had been bidding on We lost Frank Snyder's ad­ Allied Workers we are still wail­ fact that they have built new, several U. S. Army time char­ dress. Let him contact the Frisco Comforting news for the mem­ ing for action on petitions we modern docks — considered the ters. When their bids were ac­ office if he reads this. bership is the fact that the water have on file with the National most modem in the country— cepted the ships had to be crew­ The weather out here has been cooler, fan and public address Labor Relations Board. ed and on their way in 24 hours and are able to handle cargo at just right. Nice and warm in system, which they authorized one-sixth the cost in New York. jto make the cargo committments. . Quite a few oldtimers are the daytime and cool enough to for purchase, have been installed Last month Mobile celebrated It was a hectic job getting them around the .Mobile beach at the use a blanket during the night. and are operating satisfactorily. the 20th anniversary of the crewed, stored, signed on and moment. Among them are J. Cardullo and Bernstein went The P.A. system is particularly Leys, F. O. Swenson, N. Kiehl, to the beach during the week­ building of its government docks. shoved off in the period of time During those 20 years, the port allowed. But all came off smooth- effective and there is noticeable C. M. Crooks, B. A. Turner, F. end. They both got so tired improvement at the meetings. All Gegan, R. Tucker, S. Piner, C. E. watching the younger set exer­ of Mobile has climbed from lyThe Coast Guard here started hands can hear clearly what is Wells, C. R. Simmons, J. Kackur, cise that they were knocked out twenty-fourth to sixth place in enforcing its new directive on being said. H. Douglas and H. Ducloux. the nation, in cargo handled. for the rest pf the week. Griffin Succumbs I Little Change In Mobile: Shipping Is Fair Port Mobile Out For NY Shipping Frisco Branch Busy Looking For New Mali �Fridar, JidT THE SEAPAKEXS 1948 LOG Page Seven Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings In Brief BiTinch minutes except Boston's MOBILE — Clieinnan. W. C. and New Orleans' accepted. Vot­ McCuistion. 23138.« Recocding ed to non-concur with that part Secretery, Jemee L. CanolL of New Orleans minutes pertain­ G-14; BeacUng dcrk, Karold J. ing to picking up of permits. Fischer. G-59. TOTAL REG. REG. SHIPPED SHIPPED SHIPPED REG. TOTAL Voted that Boston motions re­ ENG. STWDS. REG. DECK DECK ENG. STWDS. SHIPPED PORT Mobile minutes accepted. Min­ garding West Coast rules be utes of other Branches accepted Boston 33 19 20 72 8 6 1# 5 tabled, and that Secretary-Treas­ with exception of that part of New York 236 633 182 215 110 127 110 347 Baltimore minutes recommend­ Philadelphia 68 43 36 147 56 24 14 94 urer settle question with - West ing pay increase for Union em­ Baltimore 208 159 123 490 129 159 123 411 Coast. West Coast and Great ployees. Great Lakes and West Norfolk 86 213 73 54 59 17 21 97 - Lakes minutes to be filed. Trial Coast m-inutes to be posted. Ag­ Savannah 3.9 32 29 100 18 21 19 58 Committee's report, absolving ent reported that Waterman was Tampa 19 18 23 60 22 13 7 42 man of guilt, accepted. Agent crewing three Liberties here and Mobile 237 278 211 726 142 109 95 . 346 painted gloomy picture of Nor­ that Isthmian was crewing a New Orleans ] 67 143 427 - 144 140 141 113 421 folk shipping for next 30 days. ship in Pascagoula and that the Galveston 54 29 24 107 52 33 25 110 He told members to be prepared four would take about 125 men. San Juan 13 11 21 45 13 16 31 to dig in or go elsewhere for a 2 ship. SS Robin Mowbray to be Waterman is moving nine ships GRAND TOTAL /906 1)077 1,037 3,020 750 598 1,976 crewed shortly. One man Obli­ 628 from West Coast for reconver­ gated. Varied discussion undec NOTE: A&G men shipping on the West Coist are not included in this report. sion here, he said, and after Good and Welfare. Minute of about two months ^work on each silence for departed Brothers. they will run out of here. Agent BALTIMORE — Chairman, A1 Meeting adjourned with 211 discussed opening of Hall on retary-Treasurer's report read ton minutes pertaining to preWest Coast. He also reported and -accepted. Six men were Ob- ferential shipping and to accept Stansbury, 4683; Recording Sec- members present. 4^ 4 i death of Brother William Col­ ligated. Dispatcher's report was the balance. All other Branch refary, B. Lawson, 894; Reading; NEW YORK — Chairman. C. lins. Read communication from accepted. Under Good and Wel­ minutes were accepted. The Gal- Clerk, P. Robertson, 30148. reports dated Motion made to suspend the Haymond, '98; Recording SecreSUP and voted to refer matter fare, a number of Brothers hit v^ton financial the deck to discuss the new July 3 and 10 were read and regular order of business in or­ lary, F, Stewart. 4935; Reading to Secretary-Treasurer. Dispatch­ er's report accepted. Patrolmen's Hall, which the Branch should accepted. The Secretary-Treas­ der to Obligate 17 Members. New Clerk, E. Parr, 96. Motion carrieci to accept the reports filed. Accepted "reports have in about 30 days. There urer's financial report of June 26 Business of all Branches was of Trial Committee. Minute of was also discussion on the pos­ was read and accepted, as was read and accepted. The Balti­ Agent's verbal report. Agent re­ silence for departed Brothers. sible need for a Branch in Jack­ the Headquarters' report to the more Financial Report of July ported shipping as hplding at a Meeting adjourned with 200 sonville. Talk was based on the Membership for Jtme 30. The 3, and the Secretary-Treasurer's fair pace. Also reported that fact that there has been some Agent's, Patrolman's and Dis­ weekly financial reports of June Stewards should check aU stores members present. shipping in Jacksonville, notably patcher's reports were all ac­ 26 and July 3, were read and and supplies on ships as the t t- t' SAN JUAN — Chairman. S. tankers. Minute of silence for cepted. Under New Business, a accepted. Motion carried to ac­ Union cannot go to bat for them if they are involved in a bum Colls, 21085; Recording Secre­ Brothers lost at sea. Meeting motion was made and carried cept Trial Committee's findings tary. W. Fontan. 100852; Reading adjourned with 75 members pres­ that the Agent clarify what stat­ on 14 Members. The Agent's, beef. Minutes of all Branches, ent. us an SIU Fisherman has in the Patrolman's and Dispatcher's re­ except Baltimore and New Or­ Clerk. A. Mariani. 32542. Union. A motion was made to ports were made and accepted. leans accepted. Moved to non­ All Branch minutes accepted. BOSTON—Chairman. W. Siek- post a Shipping List. Carried. Under New . Business motions concur with that part of New Great Lakes and West Coast m^n. 7086; Recording Secretary. Motion carried to purchase a fan were carried to accept the TriaL Business pertaining to an inminutes to be filed. The Agent I S. Cieslac. 22957; Reading Clerk. for the office on the third floor. Committee's Report on two Bro­ crease in wages for Union offic­ reported on activities in the J. Breenbaum. 281. One minute of silence for de­ thers. One minute of silence for ials. Moved to nonconcur with port. His report accepted. Dis­ parted Brothers. Meeting ad­ Brothers lost at sea. Under Good that part of the New Orleans It was moved to refer that patcher's report also accepted. journed with 150 members pres­ and Welfare various members minutes pertaining to the lifting part of the Baltimore New Busi­ Agent's financial report and Sec­ ent. ness in regards to giving Union .spoke on the subject of why of shipping cards from permitretary-Treasurer's 'reports accep­ employees a raise to the next none of the ships carry Union men. Under discussion it was i 44. ' ted. Trial Committee's recom­ NEW ORLEANS — Chairman, made products in the slopchests. pointed out that permitmen now mended penalty for a perform­ Quarterly Finance Committee and er concurred in. Voted resolu­ to accept the balance. New Busi­ Earl Sheppard* 203: Recording One instance, in particular, on have tough enough time to get tion calling for Hall in San ness of all other Branch minutes Secretary, Paul Warren, 114; the beach and on the ship, there out without penalizing them fur­ Francisco. Membership voted to was accepted. The Headqiuarters Reading Clerk. Buck Stephens. was no place where a man ther. Feeling was that members could buy a white cap with a should do an educational job on have Agent investigate possibil­ Report to the membership, and 76. Union Bug stamped in it. Meet­ the permitmen. Discussion on the Secretary-Treasurer's finan­ ity of buying "El Imparcial" New Orleans minutes and fin­ ing adjourned with 450 mem­ telegram from Harry Johnson cial report were read and ac­ building. Vote of thanks for Ne­ ancial report accepted. Secretary- bers present. concerning A&G District Hall gotiating Committee on Hiring cepted. The Agent reported that Treasurer's report i-ead and ac­ in San Francisco. Feeling was 4 4 4 Hall. Voted new equipment for shipping was slow. In checking PHILADELPHIA — Chairman, that the A&G district wiU be in Hall. Various members blew the books on the Nantasket Line, cepted. Accept^ all Branch minutes, but voted to refer Bal­ a better position to service its their corks on a number of mat­ the Agent said that cme retired timore's recommendation for up- Don Hall, 43372; Recording Sec­ contracted vessels. One minute bookmember informed him that ters under Good and Welfare. retary, W. C. Luth, 896; Reading of .-ilence for Brothers lost at Meeting adjourned with 55 mem­ an agreement between him, the Clerk, R. W. Pohle. 46826. Company and a former Boston sea. Charges against Brothers bers present. Minutes of all regular and read and referred to trial com­ port f^icial had been made to S. t. special Branch meetings read mittee. New Business: Motion TAMPA — Chairman. C. Sim­ the effect that he was not re­ and accepted. West Coast and carried that, in future, A&G mons. 368; Recording Secretary. quired to pay dues and assess­ Great Lakes minutes to be filed. District provide absentee ballots R. H. Halb 26080; Reading Clerk. ments in order to work on these Agent reported, saying that lo­ for elections. Matter to be re­ boats. This retired member fur­ P_, Seckinger. 397. cal slump in shipping rate was ferred to the Agents Conference ther stated that he had shipped Previous Tampa minutes read continuing. Also said that affairs as per constitution. Motion car­ and accepted. All other Branch off of the dock. In keeping with ping pay of Union employees to of port were in good order with ried that all unlicensed person­ the Union policy of not tolerat­ Secretary-Treasurer. Agent said minutes read and accepted. Voted no beefs pending. In addition, nel aboard SlU-contracted ves­ ing freeloaders, the company ag­ that business and shipping in that A&G District was within gave status of Union in Cuba sels eat in the crew's messroom. ent was informed in this man's New Orleans was in fair shape its rights in opening a Hall in Distilling fleet, whose second presence to unload the man or with 13 payoffs and 10 sign ons San-Francisco. Heard and accep­ 4 4 4 ship, the SS Catahoula, was to the Union would do the job for SAN FRANCISCO- -Chairman. since last report. No beefs pend­ ted report of Tampa Agent on agree- ing, he said, but he noted that be voted in a day or two at A. S. Cardullo. 24599; Recording activities in the port. Secretary- him. Any fink-herding Deepwater, New Jersey, near Secreiary, A. Bernstein, 21085; Treasurer's report heard and ac­ rnent previously made was out Alcoa had scheduled three ships now. The man then filed charges for boneyard, the first New Or­ here. Report accepted. Voted to^ Reading Clerk, R. W. Stanford. cepts. Minute of silence for de­ of unfair labor practices against leans ships to be laid up in a go on record favoring an in­ 33251, parted Brothers. Dispatcher re­ the Union with the State Labor long time. He pointed out that struction to Boston officials to ported on number of men ship­ Minutes of all other Branch Board. The Union won this case some 15 payoffs were scheduled prefer charges against former meetings read and accepted. New ped, report accepted. Under Good Boston Agent. Also voted inves­ Business: Motion by T. Popa, and Welfare a number of Bro­ and the membership may feel for next two weeks, with all tigation of unemployment com­ seciu-e that the SIU is still rep­ ships set to go back out. Asked thers joined in general discussion 47242, that the former Boston pensation situation. Accepted of various matters of Union in­ resenting them. In concli;ision all hands familiar with Missis­ Agent be brought up on charges the Agent clarified the issue of sippi passenger ships to make Secretary - Treasurer's financial for his "disruption tactics and terest. opening an SIU Hall on the suggestions, because negotiations report and report to membership. false -accusations." Discussion. 1 ^ SAVANNAH—Chauman. W. J. West Coast. Motion made and were about to commence. Report Patrolman's and Dispatcher's re­ Since Agent was defeated in re­ Brantley. G-111; Racording^ Sec­ carried unanimously to reaffirm accepted as were reports of Pa­ ports accepted. One man Obli­ cent election he has not gone to retary. E. B. Tilley' 75; Reading our previous position, and to trolman and Dispatcher. Com­ gated. Under Good and Welfare sea, but has devoted his time open an A&G District HaU in munications read. Trial Commit­ there was extensive discussion to working against the member­ Clerk. F. HiehardKm, 38220. San Francisco. One minute at tees' reports heard and accepted. of Port Shipping Rules. Minute ship in the Port of Boston. Mo­ Savannah minutes accepted. silence for departed Brothers. Obligated 10 men. Voted to check of silence for departed Bro­ tion carried. Building Commit­ Minutes of aU other Branches accepted. Agent was in Charles­ Meeting adjourned with 103 food carefully on ships heading thers. Adjourned with 170 mem­ tee reported that they have in­ vestigated several places, but for lay-up. Under Good and Wel­ bers present. ton paying off Cape Race and members present. 4 4 4 fare, long discussion of getting have not found anything suit­ Patrolman reported for him. Lat­ GALVESTON—Chairman. H«y new Halls in various ports, stat­ NORFOLK — Chairman. Ben able for the new Frisco Hall. ter said shipping still a little slow. The Southwind had crew- Sweeney. G20; Recording Secre­ us of Electricians and Junior En­ Rees. 95; Recording Secreiary. Several Brothers suggested that ed up and sailed, he said. South- tary. Jack Kelly. GIO; Reading gineers on Isthmian ships and Joe Reed. 27822; Reading Clerk. the committee find a place large enough for -shower rooms and other matters. Minute of silence J. A. BuUock. 4747. port paid off and went to the Clerk. Jamie Byrd. 34683. Only New Business of other' in memoiy of departed Bro­ possibly a gymnasium or work­ Norfolk minutes and financial shipyard to repair damage sus­ tained in the English Channel Branches was read. Motion was thers. Meeting adjourned with report read and accepted as was I out room. One minute of silence Secretary-Treasurer's report. All j for Brothers lost at sea. Patrolman's report accepted. Sec- carried to file that part , of Bos- 345 members present. ASC Shifpmg From Jmm 29 To July 13 a; » �Page Eight THE SEAFARERS LOG Del Mar Ship Committee Points Up Machinery For Curbing Performers Friday. July 23, 1948 MARKING OFF ANOTHER MILESTONE When a few performers turned company agent checked with the in the crew finally decided up in the crew of the SS Del B.A. police and hospitals but the against preferring charges. How­ Mar, a Mississippi vessel on the. man could not be found and ever, the crew did adopt another recommendation presented by Buenos Aires run, the crew took the ship sailed without him. action by electing a committee The committee recommended the committee that any member to deal with the men who were that this man be brought up on not aboard ship one hour before acting up. charges, naturally enough. But sailing time as called for in the • Though the charges that the the committee members, in a agreement be fined 10 dollars. committee recommended finally merciful mood, also recommend­ This resolution was to apply in were dropped by a book vote of ed that he be given another foreign ports, since the matter 28 to 16, the committee served chance if this proved to be the was already covered so far as its purpose by highlighting the first time he had been in trouble. New Orleans, the hoqae port of fact that no SIU crew can tole­ However, it still remained for the Del Mar, was concerned. A rate members who foul things the crew actually to bring second offense woiUd call for a charges, and it would be up to 25-dollar fine and' a third for up aboard ship. The subject first arose at a a shoreside trial committee to even more drastic action. Before the June 27 meeting shipboard meeting on June 13. take over from there. With music and a fancy birthday cake, crewmembers of Under New Business, the crew The committee also recom­ was adjourned, the crew voted Bull Line's Suzanne celebrate the birthday of Brother Cruz elected two njen from each de­ mended charges against a Black to send a vote of corifidence in Gang member who, it was al­ the SIU's overall strategy in Negron, Bosun. Helping Brother Negron off to another year partment to look into the per­ forming that was going on and leged, failed to turn to at sea dealing with the shipowners to are. left to right—Rafael Gordils. Baker; Pedro I. Sanchez. fepoft back at the next meeting on May 20 and May 21, and in the Union Headquarters in New Galley Utility; Martin Sierra. Crew Messman; Luis F. Rivera. which was scheduled for June Buenos Aires on June 4 and York. The Del -Mar boys said AB; Tomas Mojica OS; Bosun Negron; Sydney Rivers. Deck 27. The men named were Slater June 5. After the June 5 lapse they would back their Head­ Maintenance; Felix Muniz. AB. and Guillermo Ortiz. FWT. and Owens from the Deck De­ the First Assistant demoted this quarters and Port officials to Shot was submitted to the LOG by Brother Mojica. ' partment, Compon and Westpahl man for incompetence due to the limit. from the Stewards Department, alcoholism. But this punishment and King and Harmon from the was not enough, for the com­ mittee found that the man failed Black Gang. The committee got together a to turn to again on June 9. few days later to look into The ship committee recom- When a crewmember carries this character decided he thought | best interests, solidarity, and things. The parley was a little' mended that this man be re- tales to the Captain and at- more of that job than he did progress, aboard ship as well as slow in starting because one of stricted from shipping for 30 tempts to foment trouble be­ of his shipmates or his Union,' ashore. * the committee members had to days and be placed on proba- tween top side and the foc'sle and endeavored to ingratiate If more attention wore regu­ defend himself against an accu­ tion for six months. But as in in order to cover up his own himself with the Captain by larly given to Education there sation of doing a little perform­ the first case, the charges would mistakes and protect his job, "he turning stool-pigeon. For violat­ ing' on his own account. How­ actually have to be brought and is no longer worthy of friend­ ing the oath of obligation charges ever, this accusation turned out a shoreside trial committee ship and acquaintance," so state of conduct unbecoming a union the minutes of a ship's meeting man were lodged against the would have to weigh them. to be unfounded. aboard the Govenor Bibb. brother. The committee then considered NOISY. TOO It seems that a certain char­ So with this example before the cases of several Brothers whose performances had incon­ Charges were recommended acter aboard was caught drink­ them, the meeting went into venienced the crew. The voyage against a third man who was ing hospital supplies, and as a Education. records of three men were ex­ said to have failed to turn to at result was threatened by the cap­ Brother Ed Abualy started out sea on May 17 and again on May tain with being fired in Hono­ by reading the SIU Oath of Ob­ amined. 21. He was drunk and noisy, it lulu. So, according to the crew, ligation. Then, for the benefit of NHSSED SHIP was reported. new members as well as the man accused, he explained the First there was the man who The shipboard committee meaning and foundation of this had jumped ship in Buenos thought that a shoreside trial Aires. This man went ashore on|committee should recommend oath, and pointed out how it June 3 and failed to get back that the man be restricted from was the backbone and guiding would be fewer such examples in time to do his work. On June shipping for 30 days and be principle for honest Union be- as this,. It was pointed out by 6 he came aboard at midnight placed on probation for six havioiv the meeting's chairman Ed. and went back ashore at five months. Discussion continued on the Agauly, "the union oath is more Matt Fields is an able Deck At the next shipboard meet- Engineers in more ways than active role all members must than empty words," he con­ o'clock in the morning, failing to show up by sailing time on ing held on June 27, after pro- one, according to William Pepper, perform to back the SIU for its cluded. June 11. The Master and the longed discussion, the bookmen and W. C. Jefferies who added this stoi-y to the end of the last ship's minutes received by the LOG, from the Seatrain Texas. Seafarer Walter L. Hamilton Aside from taking care of was kiUed by a train on June winches, Matt's speciality is rum- 30 in Elkton, Maryland, his pots and performers. It seems hometown. News of Brother SUGGESTS A TEN-DAY WAIT that things had been going from Hamilton's death came in a let­ bad to worse before Fields came ter to the LOG from SIU mem­ BEFORE HONORING CARDS along and showed what a real ber Pat Robertson. To the Editor; Union man who has had plenty According to Robertson, Ham­ It seems to me that due to the shortage of berths on the of experience handling such ilton was struck by a train ships, all bookmen and permits just signing off of a ship should cases can do. shortly after midnight of June be forced to remain on the beach a period of time of at least According to his shipmates, he 30. No details of the accident figures this way: The contract were given in the report, but it ten days. This . could be done by declaring shipping cards good only is everybody's responsibility. It is assumed that death was in­ after ten days fron^ the date of issuance. isn't enough to live up to it stantaneous. I have talked with many seamen who do not have funds to yourself. When things aren't The 21-year old Seafarer had provide food and shelter, although they have old shipping cards going right you've got to see to been in the SIU a little over a it that the other fellow lives up year. Ire joined in Marcus Hook and are trying to ship. A man just signing off of a ship should give someone else to it too. in March of 1947 and sailed in a chance. He has his payoff, while the men who have been Apparently the* Chief needs the Engine Department. He held around a while are usually running short. An emergency exists, some straightening out also. The permit No. P3-3825. so let's give tlie other fellow a chance. minutes state that he told the He is survived by his mother M. Cook delegate that if the overtime Sadie Hamilton and a brother, ANSWER: Under the rotary shipping system in effect in sheets., turned fh showed plenty James Thompson, also a member all SIU Halls, the man who has been on the beach the longest of overtime, the Chief would see of the SIU. The family's address WALTER HAMILTON has the heft shipping card and can beat any newly registered to it that the Delegate would is 48 HoUingworth Manor, Elkdeath mentioned in the LOG so man to a job if he himself registered when he came in and find bis own overtime knocked ton, Maryland, down thirty hours or so for the Robinson stated in his letter as to notify his many friends attended his Union Meetings. trip. that 'the Hamiltons wanted the and shipmates in the SIU. Oath Is More Than Words, Bibb Men Prove Seatrain Brother Lauded By Crew For Rumpot Curbs THi BEEF BOX j.r rf. Walter Hamilton Killed By Train �Friday. July 23. 1948 TBE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine Digested Minutes Of Sill Ship Meetings THOMAS NUTTALL, June 14 •—Chairman. Cliflon Freuil; Re­ cording .Secretary. Clifford Sharpless. Seventeen SIU Books, five SUP Books, and five Permit Books reported by Delegates. No beefs. The election of Chief Steward, James R. Porter, to act as Ship Delegate was the first action under new business. Mo­ tion carried to stop all quick aign-ons before sea stores are abOfird and the repair lists check­ ed. Motion to insist that the ship be fumigated on arrival at the first American port. s, s. I made that a repair list be given to the Captain, and that he be asked to paint the focs'le decks and fumigate the ship. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. THOMAS CRESAP. May 24— Chairman. Duke Hinder; Record­ ing Secretary, T. Kuhn. There was no new business and under Good and Welfare the Chairman reminded the members that the meeting was the place to straight­ en out all beefs that anyone might have and not to gnunble about things afterward. The Ship's delegate was instructed to try to arrange for an outside laundry for use in the tropics, and to have gratings and shower curtains put in the crew's .show­ ers. Cleanliness of messroom and reduction of early morning noises in the passageways was also dis­ cussed. It was agreed to make every effort to keep the shore gang out of the crew's quarters while in transit through the Suez Canel. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. 4 4 PETROLITE. June 1—Chair­ man Frank Livingston; Record­ ing Secretary Robert E. Bishop. Motion carried to rotate the re­ sponsibility of cleaning the rec­ reation room between the three departments so that each depart­ ment take it for a week at a time. Cleanliness and repair list were discussed under Good and Welfare. One minute of silence for Brothers lost at sea. SAMSAVS K MCAL TICtfeTf INCH JULY 15, TWO-THIRPS OF Ag'S OAl ANY.SHIPMUST HOLP GREEM TICKETS . SO CHECK YOUR TICKETS : 1. IF YOU HAVE WARTIME A& TICKET, TERMINATING 6 MONTHS AFTER THE END OF THE WAR , GO TO THE CY3AST ©UARP AND GET YOUR BLUE TICKET2. IF YOU HAVE YOUR BLUE TICKET ANP -THREE YEARS OF SEA-TIME, GTET YOUR GREEN TICKET- THOMAS NUTTALL. June 21 •—Chairman. Clifford Sharpless; Recording Secretary. J. Gates. Department Delegates reported no beefs and all overtime okay. Under Good and Welfare, James B. Porter. Ship Delegate, spoke KYSKA. A^ri?25*— Chairman. on crew's behavior and the ef­ Frank Spencer: Recording Secre­ fects that it has upon the Union's tary. Wiliam H. Moody. Motion position while negotiating with carried to have the books and the ship operators. He also permits ready to turn over to DOA/T VO YOURSELF OOTOPAJOB thanked the fine crew for the the Patrolman. Motion to turn splendid cooperation evidenced the Mate's penalty time (five BECAUSE OP CARE6ESSA/6SS/ throughout the trip. The Deck and a half hours) over to the Delegate, Clifford Sharpless Deck Delegate, Brother Walsh spoke on the importance of the Motion that all members be membefrship conducting them­ sober at the payoff. A vote of selves as Union men. The Bosun thanks was given to the Setward asked the crew to toe the line Department for a fine job, and it and avoid logs or charges. It was recommended that a picture was recommended that all vessels of the entire department be for­ By HANK in the island trade be furnLshed warded to the LOG. A repair list was made up during Good with DDT bombs. One minute Quite a lot of jobs were jet-propelled on and off the shipping of silence for departed brothers. and Welfare. 4^ $ boards this week. Those brothers on the beach for some time OLIVER LOVING. June 27 — must have felt real good inside to find themselves getting their Chairman, J. Wahberg; Record­ sea legs in action and heading down to the docks for a home and ing Secretary. P. Wilkinson. a voyage... Brother Clifton Wilson, the cook, discovered a differ­ 4 4 4 Everything in order, reported the EDWIN MARKHAM. June 6— ent way of going through these dragging days of humiliating four Delegates. Motion carried Chairman Leimard A. Wright; humidity while waiting for those ships to.come in. He found a that the Captain be requested to Recording Secretary Fred R. brother who covild play the tense (and dense) game of chess— give the messroom, pantry, and Hicks. Jr. Vincent Khul elected which is a game not often played aboard ships. Poker, hearts, 4. 4. it recreation room preference over HENRY W. BEECHER. Jan 4 gun-tubs in painting. Long re­ Ship's Delegate. The meeting pinochle and checkers are the major time-killers at sea, we — Chairman. L. Nicholas; Re­ pair list made up under Good went into Good and Welfare believe. Most brothers using the recreational decks in SIU haUs cording Secretary, L. Pope. Deck and Welfare. It was decided to where there was discussion cov­ pass the time away by resplicing those yams about various voyages, delegate's report was accepted have Patrolman find out why ering cleanliness of recreation discussing the ridiculous Taft-Hartley Law passed by those laborwith a vote of thanks for the the Second Assistant was run­ room, and laundry, wearing of hating politicians, reading all the important educational SIU fine way he had handled beefs. ning all watches, and to investi­ shirts during meal hours, and booklets, writing letters home and to shipmates anchored in marine The Engine and Steward dele­ gate the FWT who had only dues the minimizing of noise in the hospitals, and reading about what happened in the SIU weeks gates reported all in order. Ship's receipts and no permit or book. passageways. The Ship's Dele­ and months ago (while they were out at sea) from "retroactive" gate was asked to see the Cap­ copies of this weekly newspaper. Delegate asked that the Steward tain about having the ship's radio have the messhall sougeed down. 4 4 4 turned on during the daytime, No new business. One minute of and about having the passage­ Steward Armand Rioux, citizen of Connecticut, and an silence for departed brothers. ways and messrooms sougeed be­ ^ ^ ^ oldtimer. was in town this week ... Brother "Big Bill" Williams fore hitting the Fi-ench coast. is in town right now. His shipmates say they are surprised at BESSEMER VICTORY. May One minute of silence for Broth­ 12 — Chairman. Mason Nunn: the wild and happy welcome he always gels (so he says) ers lost at sea. Recording Secretary. T. Moody. from those Trinidad cafe people. It's a well known tact that Delegates reports read and ac­ 4 4 4 SIU sailors, besides being the best sailors in the world are cepted. Motion under New Busi­ GATEWAY CITY. June 23 — EDWIN MARKHAM. June .27 —Chairman Bennie L. Whitley; also the most appreciated in foreign ports... Still carrying that ness to have the Ship's Delegate Chairman, J. Linch; Recording see the Captain about painting Secretary Charles H a r i m a n. Secretary Fred R= Hicks. The mustache aboard his face. Brother Frank Bose. the Electrician, out crew's quarters/ He was also Motion carried to accept the Del­ Deck Delegate, L. A. Wrikht. re­ announced he was getting spliced (or should we say fused?). instructed to find out why the egates reports on standing of ported that the overtime was not Congratulations, and a long, happy voyage of matrimony. crew was not permitted to dry membership. Motion to instruct working out equally in his de­ clothing in the fidley. Under the Steward to line up his Mess- partment. Motion made to get Good and Welfare there was dis­ men so that the work would run a repair list in shape for the Here are some of the oldtimers in town: Steward M. Farrula, Discussion under cussion of cleanliness of mess- more smoothly. Motion to have Patrolman. H. K. Iliff, Bosun J. Gates, Steward A. Lomas, M. Sierra, H. hall and laundry. Discussion un­ repair suggestions turned into the Good and Welfare covered clean­ Martin, A. Adams, J. Ramos, J. Salad, E. Larson, T. Hasson, ing of coffee urn, using of ash­ der Education on how to teach Delegates s6 that a list could be N. Pasinosky, J. Hassin, Steward A. Espeneda, A. Weir, A. Ortiz, trays in messroom, and putting hew men to be good seamen and ready to hand to the Patrolman. Steward Mike Pappadakis, G. Ehmsen, L. Larsen, J. McCollon, up of shower curtains. A vote One minute of silence for Broth­ reliable Union men. F. Dressier, R. Garcia... One seafarer was sui'c of one thing— of thanks was given to the entire ers lost at sea. Steward Department for good although it wasn't about catching a job real soon. He promised 4 4 4 ZEBULON PIKE. June 7 — ehow and service. One minute himself that before he sails he would buy this year's World Chairman L. G. MacArthur; Re­ of silence for departed Brothers. Almanac (containing a million facts about practically everything) so that he could happilY and definitely settle some of those cording Secretary. J. J. Adams. never-ending discussion-arguments aboard ship. For example: Delegates reports accepted. Mo­ 4 4 4 Which woman of what country swam across the Atlantic ocean? CORNELIA, May 23 — Chair­ tion that the galley needed a Is the town of Grapeview bigger in size and population than man, Roland Strom; Recording new stove, and that nothing less good old Gritsville? 4 4 4 Secretary. R. Richard Dareis. than a new one should be ac­ Deck Delegate,George Welden re­ cepted. Amended to turn this MONROE. May 9—Chairman ported that a complaint about and a complete repair list Over Roy Hawes; Recording Secretary The weekly SEAFARERS LOG will be sailing tree of cost the coffee would be made to the to the Patrolman. Carried. Mo­ R. E, Trevino. Deck Delegate re­ to the homes of the following brothers: Norman Power of Patrolman. Steward Delegate, tion made to fine all men drunk ported there^ had been complaints Pennsylvania. Gerald Erlinger of Illinois. Harris Futch of Leon Hall reported all in order in port. Not carried. Motion of the OS not doing the sanitary Georgia. Carl Bradley of Louisiana. Jack Helms of North Caro­ and Engine Delegate, R. Encar- that all hands must be sober at work properljj^. Motion carried lina. Howard Starbuck of California. John Dodds of Pennsyl­ nacion reported all in order ex­ payoff. Carried. It was pointed that on Saturday, Sunday and vania. Elmer Sauer of Maryland, Leo Feigh of Pennsylvania, Holidays in port, when the wip­ cept that George Rowend had out under Good and Welfare that Eugene Belz of Texas, H. Bell of South Carolina, Thomas ers aren't aboard, that a Fireman lost his permit. The meeting the Skipper had put out a draw Watson of Alabama, Keith Donnelly of Massachusetts, Allen or Oiler be appointed to do the went directly into Good and Wel­ at sea and did not intend to put Bell of New York, Connie Ingram of Mississippi, Albert sanitary work. Motion to have out another in port before pay­ fare. Deck Delegate suggested Weatherell of New York. Charlie Russell of Florida, Thomas catwalk put up over deck cargo. off; no action would have to be that a volxmtary donation be Yarbrough of Florida, Don Morris of Colorado, Lary Blackston One minute of silence for Broth­ taken in* port if the crew ex­ made to the Staten Island TB of Georgia William Cogswell of Alabama. ers lost at sea. pected to get any more money. ward. A recommendation was CUT and RUN �^age Ten rWday. J«!T ». 19*^ T»E S E A P A n E R S LOG MEMBERSHV SPEAKS Ci*- Purser As Doctor Makes Better Radioman, Says Sore Vender Crew To the Editor: The Purser-Pharmacist Mate on Jhis ship, the Steel Vendor, would make a competent radio repairman instead of a pharma­ cist. His competence in his hob­ by far exceeds his ability and interest in the work he has been assigned to do. This can be seen by the cluster of radios, radio parts and junk found in his foc'sle. To devote more time to his hobby he has limited the time for tJie crew's medical attention. This he has accomplished by pos:ting a notice stating that sick call is from 0930 to 1000 hours, five days a week. On Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays, regardless of whether HE POESNT NEEP A POCTOI2/ In the engine room with tem­ perature at 150 degrees: no medi­ cine needed. Ponce, Fireman-Watertender, ringworm on his foot. Remedy: same. Zeglen, Engine Delegate, asked that a small first aid kit be sup­ plied to the engine room for minor cuts and bruises. It was promised by the Purser but as yet no sign of it. Many of the engine department men never bother to have burns treated be­ cause of their disgust with the treatment given. SNAPPY TREATMENT Conn, OS, ringworm: No rem­ edy, no medical attention. Urge Brothers To Sail Ore, Calmar Ships Or Finks Will To the Editor: r^'" ;the crew works or not, no medi­ cal care will be given. . The Purser's competency as n pharmacist will hereby be given as reported by those of the crew who have asked for medical assistance when in need. At the completion of the com­ pulsory shots, typhus and typ­ hoid shots were then promised to those needing or requiring such. This has never been done. DIZZY DIAGNOSIS Cullen, MM, heat rash. Rem­ edy: keep dry. He was not given calomine lotion until the rash had spread over his entire body. Cullen had been after the Purser for two weeks before he received treatment. These are some of the re­ ported cases. To question more of the crew, many more similar cases of no medical attention would be brought out. Is a man of this^ caliber to stay aboard? The crew says, "No." We shall sfee when this ship hjts port. S. J. Jandora, Ship's Delegate Steel Vendor Unless Unioru men fill every job on the Ore and Calmar ships it will be impossible to improve the conditions under the written contract. This contract, remem­ ber, has only recently been nego­ tiated by the SIU to replace the old verbal contract that had been in effect for years. Both Ore and Calmar Steam­ ship Companies keep a shipping list of their own, and are only too happy to complete a crew with their own finks when the Hall is unable to ship the neces­ sary men; or when members themselves violate the contract and are fired as the ship is ready to sail. On our ship, the Bethore, in particular, we have a large num­ Ashebrook, Chief Electrician, while installing a motor in the crew refrigerator, hurt his knee. The Purser, when he completed his examination, stated that To the Editor: Ashebrook had water on the The Wizard of Oz, better knee. He departed for some lini­ known as Dale Carnegie, has a ment. Three days later he had new book on the market telling to be reminded of Ashebrook's us how to live without worries. needs by the Ship's Delegate be­ fore medical attention was given. Probably it is meant for the Zeglen, Oiler, broke out with American businessman who may a fungus growth on the palm of be worrying about the mainten­ • his left hand. Before giving Zeg­ ance of his wartime super profits len pills that were of no help, in a peacetime era. Or is it the Purser stated that he had peace? Certainly this book cannot paid for them out of his own serve the workers who are now pocket. Zeglen finally reported for aid harassed by countless evils — to the ship's doctor in Bombay. unemployment, high costs of liv­ The doctor supplied him with ing and the rest of it. some powder and told Zeglen to Carnegie's former book "How keep the fungus covered with a to Win Friends and Influence People" was a wonderful suc­ sterile bandage at all times. To this the Purser said that cess. This was the book Earl ;sfx to eight such pads were to Browder used during his classbe found aboard but were to be collaboration of the War years used in an emergency only. He when his "commoonists" mar­ finally promised to substitute ried the Big Business interests gauze bandages, and that he ^ and sold »the American workers personally would bring them down the river. down. Another two or three days The communists in control of later he had to be notified by the National Maritime Union did the ship's delegate of his prom­ their part to carry out the Dale Carnegie approach during this ise. Cable, Wiper, for crotch itch period and signed cut-rate con­ was told to wear sports. For tracts in the dai± of the moon. prickly heatf a shower and no They failed dismally, however, soap. For ringworm: keep dry. to impress the members of the ber of free - riders. These men replaced Unkjn men at the last minute who failed to report at sailing time. We would like to urge all con­ scientious Union members to make at least one trip on these ships and square away the beefs at a sober pay-off. Remember how tough it was before' we se­ cured our present contract. If everyone gets on the ball we will eliminate this Company shipping list which, as long as it exists, will always be a threat to our conditions—and especially so in these days of anti-union legislation. THE MEN WHO SAILED THE VENDOR Another Isthmian crew just returned from an aroundthe-world trip is that of the Steel Vendor. Seafarer Carlos Diaz got these pics while the boys were in the waters of the Far East making calls at Bombay and the Philippine Isl^ds. The men of the Vendor's Engine Department are, left to right, front row—Parker, Fireman; Andy, Oiler; Mike Zeglen, Engine Delegate and Oiler; Luis Valentine, Wiper. Back row— Wiper; Second Electrician; Gable. Wyper; Ashebrook, Chief Electrician; Jr. Engineer; Ppnce. FWT and way in barkFrank. AB. Robert Losso, Deck Delegate D. W. Fisher, Engine Del. Joseph Sumpter, Stew. Del. J. V. Murphy, Ships Del. Recommends Curran Read New Book <•. i' K' political Union who suffered from the conditions and wages imposed upon them by the dis­ ciples of the Dale Carnegie-Big Business coalition. They failed to win friends in the maritime industry and in the AFL Unions, whose demands for improved wages and working conditions were hamstrung by the sell-out contracts of the^ in­ fluenced commissars. How they would like the Am­ erican seamen to forget all this. No doubt Dale Carnegie's Book is no longer useful. It is my belief that they might find the new Carnegie book, "How To Live^ Without Worries" equally useful, for there are wor-. ries aplenty haunting the steps of the commissars now as the result of their former "studies." I highly recommend this book to "No Coffee Time" Curran and the rest of the rfiling hierarchy of the NMU. They have influ­ enced people long .enough and lived without worries. It is time now to read ttie new book and learn what Carnegie (minus Browder) has to say about it. Wandering Seafarer The Deck Department. Back row, left to right—Jandora, Ship's Delegate; Frank, AB; 4-8 AB; Deck Maintenance; Deck Maintenance; Curly, - OS; Olie, Deck Maintenance and Deck Delegate. Front row—Scotty, AB; Whity Conn, OS; Qarcia. AB; D'Angelo, OS; Bosun. Stewards Department men axe, left to right, front row— Quanicotr &id Cook; Carlos Diaz, Chief Cook; P. B. Guillen, Stewardt Salgnda MM; Song. 3rd Cook; Kneeling Troga^ BR. Back row—John, MM; Arambum, MM; Poland. MM; Jett, MMr Chico, MM; and Bill Cullin, MM. �Friday, July 23, 1948 TBE SEAFARERS LOG Sings Brother's Praise Page Eleren Enjoys Shuttling Bauxite To Canada; Wants Encore To the Editor: God Made This Night For Sailors By FRANK C. LOMBARDY Dedicated to the wives and sweethearts of seafaring men the "World over, who, by reading this, will perhaps understand. Glorious, magniiicienl night of a million nights; Stars like sapphires, winking merrily their ancient lights; Moon in full dress, smiling from aloft; Vessel under my feet throbbing, throbbing ever so soft. Moonbeams on the water, dancing on my face; High lazy clouds, soft and white like fine old lace; Friendly sea, warm and pulsating like a woman's breast; All is well, all is well, the world's at rest. Velvet painted sky. warm, caressing southerly breeze; Elements in their glory trying so hard to please; God made this night for the sailor. For the troubled soul beneath his breast; All is well, all is 'well, God's at rest. Nay, my Captain, this night is not for naught. But nights like this are deep with thought; We think of our loved ones, our dear'ones so far away. We curse softly, wonder why we've gone astray. We We We We think of the loves, the sorrows, the joys we left behind; dream of the future, of the happiness we hope to find; think of the girL the one in our dreams; vision tots hugging, tugging at our seams. Brother Donald Rood, Deck Maintenance edioaxd Water­ man's Wacosta, has high praise for fellow crewmember Wal­ ter Perry. It was Rood who related the details (LOG, July 18) of Perry's fine seaman­ ship and cool thinking that saved a boatload of men from the Wacosta. Incident occur­ red when a swinging 50-pound after block menaced the launching of a Wascosta life­ boat preparatory to transfer­ ring five stowaways to the Raphael Semmes. charge in Georgetown last win­ ter, was OS on the Pennant^^^^for Here are a few words on the a while. He left us in Georgevices and virtues of the SS Alcoa I town to testify at the trial of Pennant and tjie bauxite shuttle j Ralph Youtzy on a similar to Canada. trumped up charge, and we have Most of the boys in the Deck ] heard since that Youtzy was also Department have been on the acquitted. Pennant since the first of the We are in Halifax, Nova Sco­ year and we hope to homestead tia, right now on our way back her for some time to come. We south to the islands. We should were in Quebec and Montreal be getting to Mobile sometime in for the better part of a month, August to go into the shipyard. thanks to engine trouble. But I believe you will find .the In the past, I have heard a Deck Department ready to go out lot of guys beefing about this next trip on the same old Pen­ shuttle run from the islands to nant. Canada, but the men on the Pen­ Some of the boys on this ship nant have a different idea. They a lot of Seafarers will remember: will be found grabbing the first Leo Marsh is the Steward. The ship they • see headed for those Bosun- is Jack Kennedy. And up-north ports because they "Ding Dong" Bell is Messman. agree that the northern country Incidentally, the overtime is is the kind a man dreams about. good for the Deck Department. "While we were in Georgetown, Everyone has 400 to 500 hours. British Guiana, a couple of the Sometimes I wonder what.be­ guys caught a pretty good sized came of the tankermen from Gal­ shark. I should say sharks, for veston — Roy Cooper, "Windy" when we cut thp big one open Winn, Don Bennett, Bill Hope, we found five small ones inside. "Duke" Himler and Mahlon Fos­ Robert Boutwell, who was ac­ ter. in particular. quitted of a phony manslaughter Richard K. Moores, AB Travel Educates, Globe-Trotting Seafarer Says To the Editor: After riding the ships over the world for seven years I have come to the conclusion that travel is the most important part of education. \ School education is all right We out here, who are so close to you, dear Boss; as far as it goes, and it is cheaper than the normal cost We seamen, we mariners, we're confused, often at a loss; of travel. But how much better We bitch and cry, we rant and rave. off people would be—and th& We want our whiskey, our women we crave. world would be too—if a lai'ge proportion of the population 'in But we're human, we have souls that are deep, deep. every country managed some­ time in their lives to travel to And nights like this we wonder, think, sometimes weep; the i-est of the. woidd. But alas! My ship says yes, this shall always be: They would absoi-b an under­ These two people, the sailor and me. standing of the customs and liv­ The boys on the SS Alcoa Pennant were proud to have ing problems of others, and iii And so. Skipper, we thank you for this night; caught the one shaxlC shown here. But when they cut the big turn would interpret their own We thank you for this rare delight, this beautiful sight; ways at the same time. fish open they found five little ones inside, making sijc in all. I believe that the ignorance We on the bridge, on the bow or aloft in the nest. Left to right: Richard Moores, AB, who sent in account of and prejudice which is at the We thank you, dear God, for this night we shall rest. the voyage; Mason Scott, Deck Maintenance; York, Baker, bottom of most wars would thus and Fred Pheler, AB. The shark was hauled in off George­ be dispelled and people would, through a broader understand­ town, British Guiana. ing of others, come to lead rich­ er lives themselves. If we could all be citizens of the world, we would be better "Is yours hard, too?" he To the Editor: citizens of our home countries., asked. "I thought it was just I had figured that shipping me, so I didn't say anything." Steve Silvestrin Quartermaster on a new pas­ The Second Steward told me senger ship ought to be the there was a beef about mattres­ cat's meow—an easy racket with ses about five months ago. At good food and nice comfortable that time the company promised bunks. To all members who have mattresses, and the crew agreed ^ But to tell you the truth, I'd to put up with the old ones checks held for them at be more comfortable in a mor­ until they could order good in­ WOULD LIKE TO SEE LEMONADE branch mail rooms: Port Agents will not give out gue. ner-spring ones. ON TAP AT THE NEW YORK HALL It kind of makes a -guy feel any mail containing checks, How these guys that have To the Editor: like a damn fool wearing a been on here all along have unless the addressee shows uniform and high pressure, but gotten any sleep is beyond me. sufficient evidence of his I would like to make a suggestion that lemonade would go otherwise the work is okay, and They must say up all night at identity, such as Union book, better than coffee during the summer months in tlic recreation the food will pass. seaman's papers, discharges, room of the Union Hall. sea playing cards, and do their But when I flopped down in sleeping in port. etc. Anyone who has been sweating it out on the beach in New my sack I bounced right back -An instance has been re­ Yoi-k for the last two or three weeks knows what I mean when , This situation wiP have to be out again. "Who put the paving ported of an envelope con­ I say - it has been hot. And in hot weather a man needs a loi^ remedied. I am f ig to bring Btone in my sack instead of a taining a dheck being picked cool drink more often than coffee. it up at the first meeting and mattress?" I asked my room­ up by a phony who later J. P. Standing see if we can find out just what forged a signature and cashed mate. happened to those missing inANSWER: The free coffee is provided as a service to the Believe me, it would be more it. To prevent a recurrence, nersprings. membership in the New York Hall. To expand this'service to comfortable to spread a blanket checks will be given only to I'll have to sign off now and include lemonade and other items would be a heavy expense. on the deck. the person to whom it is hit the bunk. Got to get some The bulk of the men queried on this question voiced a I asked one of the old hands, addressed, and the only after preference for coffee. If a cold drink is desired, coca cola is "What goes on around hero that sleep, before going on watch. full identification is made. Milton B. Williams available in the machines. we can't get decent mattresses!"! . Oh, dear God, must this always be: These two great loves, the home or the sea? Must you create nights like this, your very best? My ship says yes—nodding on the brow of a silvery crest. Alcoa Seafarer Finds Job, Sack No Bed Of Roses; Prefers Morgue Prove Identity �i^mft T«Mlre TMe SSMFAnJSBS tQC Tttdv ^Uly 23. IMS NY Should Have Hall Like Sea Is mie Place For SIU Member 'Good Hotel,' Member Says Who Tried Stretch Of Life Ashore To ihe Editor: Make sure that we can ifiBtall an air-conditioning system. To the Editor: to the ship. Then the motor i Finally we drifted alongside The gang oB the SB Cape ®aee If possible we should have hotel Iconked out, and we took to another ship and got iielp. Some- wishes everyone back in .good space in the building, so the I'm heading back to sea, Bro- the oars.how we got her kicking and old 39ew York a h^py summer. men. on The beach can stay ithers! Three drab months ashore 1 can still hear Big John made it back to our ship around But when we return we hope there. We should have. our own is enough foT me. I keep think­ yelling, "Okay fellows, stroke! four in the mommg. to find some arrangements rfor -a shops, gin-mills, and seamanship ing of life on the ships and We only have a mile to go. We new Union Hall such as .idl the school. The New York Hall I can tell you that bunk felt vshore-leaves around the world. made a foot the last time." And out-ports aj-e getting. should be like a good Hotel. The rougher it was at the time I can still feel the blisters that good to me then—for two hours. Every SIU guy knows by noW' Yes, you guessed it, they roused We should have a larger LOG •the more ftm it is to remember. raised up on my hands before me out at suf to soak my hhs- that the New York Hall is al­ office. I noticed the editors run­ Take the time the SS Salva- we finally gave up and let her ters in the dish-water. There's most obsolete due to the strain ning around the hail with their •dor Brau was laying down be- drift back to shore. no rest for a wicked messman! of quick turnovers, expansion, pockets bulging as if they were BAIL. BOYS But three months ashore is and the costly rent we are pay­ filing cabinets. The place where None of us knew what was still enough for me. Make way. ing. Maintenance in an old Hank and Whitey run the multithe matter with the engine. But Brothers, I'm coming back" to building runs too high anyway. lith machines on the sixth This September makes four Big John set out to find some stay! years that we will, have been floor, is so small you have to go Joseph D. Malasinsky tools, and Nick and 1 started out in the hall to change your anchored in this dumpy Hall, mind. bailing, for the rain was fiUini And the rent we pay for it is her fast. • Marine Wishes only pari of the picture. Since If and when we buy a build­ John finally came back with it is too small, we have to pay ing, see that there is a chapel a couple of English engineers. He Were Back for an outside place to hold our in it, BO it will be tax-free like The flashlight gave out, and we In Dungarees the YMCAs and the doghouse. regular meetings. ended up striking matches and Here are some pointers that Do we have specific Union hoping the gas tank wouldn't To the EUlilor: the Union Officials might keep colors? If so, we could paint blow up. 1 am now serving in the UJ5. them on the chimney like the Marine Corps;, but I sure widh 1 in mind when looking around steamship companies do. OFF AGAIN loW Falmouth, England, having Finally she started to kick was back where 1 could attend in the city for a new Hall: It isn't funny. We could have the engines overhauled, and we and we headed out again. This some meetings and And out a place where men could do put the lifeboat over to go time we almost made the ship what is going on along the wa their own laimdry, their own ashore. when she konked out once more. terfront. pressing, "and live • comfortably We all had girls in Falmouth Though my book is relhed, I Back we went to the oars and when ashore. Make damn sure and the current was with us. laised a few more blisters. But would very much like to^get a that the price for staying there, But starting back at 11 P.M. it was no use. The wind and copy of the LOG. is well under the 26 dollars a that night in a driving rain was the current were carrying us Hetman E. Godwin week the State of New York a different matter. back faster than we could row. Parxis Island. fi;C. To the Editor.: pays the unemployed. Wet and miserable we were, Of course we had taken the sails (Ed. Note: Brother Godwin The Deck- dang of the SS, If we let the unorganized sea­ and feeling a little sorjry for out to make more room when will be receiving his copy of Frederick Borechard would like men stay at our Hall-Hotel free the LOG dioiily.) ourselves as we headed back we launched the boat. to broadcast a warning to all for a night or two, they would Seafarers: Be on the lookout for end up by bringing their ships TBE ALGONQUIN VICTORY IS BOME TO THEM a Skipper named A. W. Feaeson. back with them—look out ESSO! While I am dreaming, though, Some of liiiese Seafaxexs Uln He's not quite as bad as "Red iPiiiSSiKj;::;® don't put up any of those comy the SS Algonquin Victory. St. Lead" Anderson, but he'll do pictures of the Brooklyn Bridge, Lav/rence Navigation's only until another comes along. or any statues. There has been nothing but ship, so much that they are This letter -was read at the misery for the crew since ship­ shipboard meeting and we had slaying aboard for another trip ping June 26th. To begin with which they hope will be as he would only allow one carton a good discussion on the possi­ bilities of all that could be done. good as the last one. In ihe * of cigarettes per week. We fin­ 1 hope others will discuss it and picture at left four crewmen ally got that raised to two after write in their opinions to the LOG. have their picture taken while a lot of argument.. Then there is the ovei-time. So Ed Larkin docked in Brooklyn. Left to far, the Bosun and Carpenter righf: Merle (almost hidden). have eighteen hours overtime, "Red." "Aussie" Wright iwhe and it doesn't look like they will IT'S CONGRATS PGR submitted the photos), and get.jTiuch more. The Carpenter PAPPY JOE ALGINA Friedman. Below, the Algon­ was laid up for three days and To the Editor: quin takes on some oil at the Gaptain let the suutidings go We'd like to compliment Curacao. The man in ihe fore­ for fear that would be overtime. Furthermore, while the Carp­ Agent Joe Algina on his brand ground is a Wiper -named Luke. , The Algonquin covered a lot enter was sick with a fever of of cigars. A lot of us had been of ocean on its last trip, in 101 to 104, the only treatment anxiously awaiting this smoke the course of which ihe boys he was given was aspirin. He for we heard it rumored that saw Brazil. Curacao and Neva was given enough aspirin to Joe had two brands laid away— Beotia 'before they cmne into knock a man out if there was Robert Bums if it were a boy, New York haihor for a sweet nothing else wrong with him. and "twofers" should it be a payoff. But the real pinch comes when girl. Well the bouncing Robert you .start to do anything on deck. Captain PenrBpn stands an Burns are for no other than the wing of the bridge all day James Joseph Algina (Joe ex­ hollecdng >orittoisin and advice.! plained he -wanted no Jr's. in his When you raise or lower booms family as he'd be damned if _ _ „ 'he's putting m his_ two-eents anybody was going to call him -worth evoy lew minutes, deelder) and now Joe will spite fibe fact that the Bosun is have to smoke -the twofers him­ a competent man, and everyone self. Congratulations Joe, and many in the department is a full Book . membex- with plenty of experi­ happy returns of the day! A Bunch OC The Boys . ence, except ^one. We're OTi the articles now and can't do mudh about it; but this Brother A^s is a warning to others to be on ! the lookout. The time to stiaighl- For LOG; Entire en 'Out such a .character is be­ Family Beads It fore sisBixtg on. To the Editor: | H. Kelly. 'Deck Delegate I wish you would send the H. "V^iains. Carpenter LOG to my home. My wife and children like to read it when 1 go to sea. My wife has prom­ ised to save them so that 1 can catch up on back news when T .rf you doal iind linen get home. -wbea you go aboard your Thank you for your courtesy. ship, notify the Hall .at 'once. John L. Shaw 'A iel^gzam from Le Havre or (Ed. Note: Brother Bhasi' Singapore won"! do you any -would be getting his LOG mt good- It's your bed and you home now. but he forgot to . have to lie in it. give his mailing address iih his letter.) Borechard Skipper Beats 'Red Lead,' Crewmen Claim ll I'' •;" li li l( sr li jnCHTTOfil �Srldar, July 23. l«8f THE SEAFARERS A Crew Tl\irty Years Ago Bliililll LOG Page Thixtoe* Member SeesSIU Giving Leadership To All Seamen In Dark Days Ahead To the Editor: for replacements with newer, ed softened by the surplus of faster ships were assured. jthe war years. All Unions are in danger! On the seaman's side, the | Still, over-all strength lies in Tough days" are here. unions were only partially recog- the solid unity of an industiy. Almost a generation has pass­ nized on the waterfront; but ^ The shipowners quickly sensed ed since Labor won its hard union seamen died by the thous- that the internal unity and struggle for collective bargain­ ands to preserve freedom and strength displayed by the SIU ing rights. The seamen, espec­ restore peace. was countered by the demorali­ ially, have risen slowly and pain­ Yet, as the seamen died, some zation of the communist ruled fully from decades of blood and of those who survived became ^ and infested NMU, and they betears. complacent. Some opened bank gan to prepare for the kill. Now, as war-clouds gather accounts out of war- bonus The meetings of the NMU de­ about our heads, as the "cold money. The Union funds swelled. generated into disgraceful, facwar" blows hotter, voices are Many seamen became blind to tional disputes between the polheard muttering threats against the threat of Mr. Shipowner on itical agents of Moscow on the Labor. . the sidelines, waiting his oppor-'one hand, and the pressure of Their attack is focused on the tunity to smash our security. non-communist members on the unions. They say that the work­ From out of the past, ex-seaman Louis J. Russo sent the "Have we not defeated him in [ships on the other, ing man is all right, but the long years of struggle with ahove picture to the LOG to show a crew of almost thirty years LEADERSHIP GONE union is the enemy of all. They evei-ything against us?" they said. ago. The picture was taken aboard the Lake Gilta in 1920, Meanwhile, without real lead­ do this because they know full How, they thought, could the while she was in England. Russo, now a Teamsters Union well that the laboring man would shipowner dare to resort to his ership, the conditions on N^IT official, is shown by the "X" in the photo. be helpless if his union were old tricks of union-smashing, contracted ships began going destroyed. blackballing, lockouts, and star­ rapidly down. The shipowners I am enclosing my book and To the Editor: are. moving in, salting the shi|)s All of our conditions are again vation wages and conditions? an old photograph of a crew I would like to thank you for taken back in 1920. I would like in 'danger. The shipowners have The experienced membership with anti-union men, and reor­ sanding me the SEAFARER'S to have you publish it and may­ never forgotten their defeats— counselled prepared watchful­ ganizing the blacklists. Communist agents in positions LOG. I enjoy it very much. I be some of these old cronies have never forgiven the men ness. Peace would mean a return would like to say that your or­ will write to, me. who forced them to pay union to private, competitive operation, of Union responsibility are scur­ ganization is to be congratu­ Kindly return my book and wages, to recognize the Union bolstered only by mail subsidies. rying hither and yon in the back­ lated. You have certainly come photograph in the enclosed en­ Hiring Hall, and ta sign Union They knew that the shipowner, ground, intent on two different a' long way since I went to sea. velope. contracts. spoiled by the super-profits of purposes — the maintaining of Your hours, wages and working the war yeai's, would attack the their face as "union leaders" 6n Louis J. Russo WAR WAS PROFITABLE conditions for your people are conditions of the seamen first, one hand, and the pursuit of the Secretary-Treasurer There have been lush war when faced with rising costs of disruptive dictates of the "party the finest in the world. Milk Driver's Union years when the shipowners piled Back in 1920 we thought we line" on the other. operation. (Ed. Note: We can't show up profits with cost-plus con­ had fairly good conditions -— These are facts. And these The younger members did not then the strike came and men you his book, but here's a tracts and Government charters. realize this. Further, many of facts must be understood by the weie going to sea for whatever picture taken in the "good Whether ships sank or floated them did not look upon the set membership of the SIU if they meant little to the shipowners, as a profession, but only as a are to fulfill the obligation of old days.") they could get. short-term expedient which they sound leadership to all maritime would leave with the return of workers. It is not the purpose of this peace. These took unionism and letter to tell the members of the the conditions it had fostered NMU what to do. They should very lightly. have common sense enough to FUTURE INSECURE oust the entire leadership, com­ that responsible journals would factual press make an excep­ To the Editor: mie and so called anti-commie, But when they sought to re­ stoop to such fantastic fiction tion to a policy of discriminating Mutiny was a secret and sinis­ based upon a garbled message between fact and fancy, to at­ turn to shoreside occupations, which has been proven guilty ter business in the days of Cap­ relayed by Lloyds of London. tack the integrity of men sailing competition was very keen. of crimes against the union and tains Kid and Blood. Plans were There was an overall .insecurity. the maritime workers as a whole. It now develops that a crazed the merchant ships? made stealthily in Limehouse or An orgy of inflation had been There is no middle groimd. For Does it reflect more of the ScuRy's Square, and captui-ed radio operator on the SS William unlashed. Prices of food, rent them it is clean house or die! cargoes bought and sold suiTep- Carson sent a message brfore wishful thinking of those forces and Unfortunately the crash of the commodities had risen titiously with never a whisper jumping over the side. The ex­ who are doing all they can to alarmingly. War savings evap­ NMU would rock the entire in­ planation itself is interesting, but damage the seamen's unions and heai'd. orated. Gone were the War dustry to the detriment of the some kind of explanation there establish a Government Hiring How poor in imagination and Bonds earned at such heavy truly American unions that are Hall? color were those days compared had to be. solidly grounded and non-polit­ cost. to now, when even razor blades If so, the scurrilous implica­ If journalism gave credence to Many workeis, especially those ical. Once the communist-con­ and negligees are publicized Ov­ every unsubstantiated fancy that tions of this irresponsible jour­ in unorganized industries, or trolled NMU coUapses, the ship­ er radios and a thousand daily crosses the editorial desks the nalism was answered by the Car­ those with weak unions, were owners will turn with savaige papers; and mutiny—ah mutiny! newspapers would soon be rele­ son's Master, who was quoted as harrassed by steadily rising fury on the SIU. —is shared with all the breath­ gated to the circulation of pulp saying, "It is the best crew I prices. These large numbers of If way breaks in Europe, we less populace in their homes fiction. will see the government moving ever sailed with!" new men stayed on in the mari­ from the moment of its incep­ fast to take over the NMU, and John Legge time industry and came to look But why, does this usually tion. impounding its "un-Americanto their Union for support and Take the recent "mutiny" of leaders." Then all unions will be leadership. the SS William Carson for in­ RETIRED MEMBER Where's Olive Oyl? During this time the SlU rose in danger, for reaction will wear stance. All of its splendor and strongly to the defense of their the cloak of super patriotism. WISHES TO KEEP romance was brought right to To" oppose such moves by the living and v/orking standards, each man going about his monot- CG-ISSUED PAPERS when many other unions remain- government will be to plead guilty to the charges made To the Editor: against the NMU leadership. To SEAFARER SON In a recent issue of the LOG. THIS \S SCOOP stand up and fight against this E>ol>KtHS, WHO GIVES there was an article notifying SAYS MOM LIKES shipowner - government - military us ALL OF OUR. BEST the membership that the Coast coalition in the interest of the READING THE LOG PROMT PAGE RUMORS/ Guard would strictly enforce the economic conditions of Ameri­ legal requirements concerning To the Editor: can seamen will be deemed "unAB papers. American." I would like very much to I am now a retired member of have the LOG sent to my mother STILL TIME the SIU, but wish to retain my in Canada. I have sent a few There is still time before the papers. I have in my possession copies home and she likes to storm breaks. the wur-isaue seaman's cui-d. I read them very much. Let us talk to all seamen. Let would like to have additional Her address is • Mrs. Anna us see clearly where the commie information concerning the new Taylor, Fort Stanley, Ontario, gang is heading. Let the SIU onous jobs ashore, with hourly issue. Canada. hold fast to our gains on behadf Will it be necessary for me to bulletins and (newspaper) col­ I have only been a member of all American seamen as ; a umns of space. Nothing less than go to Port Arthur, Texas, ^ere of the SIU for one year, but whole. Let us give leadership a mighty task force of warships my AB ticket was issued, in from here on out I wouldn't sail in the dark days ahead to all headed by the battleship .Mis­ order to acquire my permanent Here's "Popeye the Sailor- any other waJ^ Through the seamen. Let us continue our al­ souri sped to the pirate ship, papefs? There is a CG station in Pitts­ man." and it should surprise LOG my pareftts and friends in ready pi'oved successful policies. with reconnaissance planes scan­ burgh, Pa. Will it be possible for nobody that the fabulous and Canada will get an understand­ There is no way to defeat the ning the seas far and wide. ing of what the Seafarers means, foi'ces of reaction except to me to make the change there? sally seaman ceurries a full as well as the nature and con­ QUESTIONS NEWSPAPERS Robert E. Sanaonetli book in the SIU. When he's ditions of my work on the ships. struggle toward our proven goals. It is up to the SIU. (Ed. Note: You may pre­ But colorful and diverting as not Popeye, he's Seafarer Al­ Jack A- Taylor The mantle of leadership now sent your discharges at any such a story may be, and re­ bert Jesse Thomas who first (Ed. Note: The LOG is be­ rests upon our shoulders. gardless of the benefits it must CG office and apply for tl»» We will not fail. went to sea in 1911. He snails in ing sent to Mrs. Taylor as re­ have had to the street sale of papers to which your time quested.) Charles Haymond the Engine Department. newspaper copy, it is surprising and qualifications entitle y<m.) Brother Questions Motives Of Newspapers In Front Page Trumpeting Of Ship 'Mutiny' �Fourteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. July 23, 1948 Seafarers' Guide To The Far East By ERNEST BOSSERT ii 1%' of the passageways and out of the quarters. They use our messroom, our baths,, and toilets, our drinking foxmtains, and lie around the passageways and will steal anythiim they get their hands on. If the company would use seamen for watchmen, I can guarantee that the seamen would keep them out, and our baths and toilets and passageways would be kept clean and sani­ tary. As it is, we are continually At our next port. Port Swettenham, a longshoremen's strike This is the second and concluding article by Bangkok is about 60 miles up was on and, after a delay of the, Bangkok river. Most of the Seafarer Ernest Bossert on ports of the FaF several days awaiting the out­ ships destined for Bangkok an­ East, based on his observations while a crew- come, we proceeded to Penang, chor here, and load or discharge returning to Port Swettenham af­ from and into barges and small member aboard Isthmian's Steel Architect. ter the settlement of the strike, ships and sailboats from Bang­ Penang is on the west coast of Brother Bossert's findings are especially kok. the Peninsula, in the Mal­ The Bangkok River is still full interesting to seamen because he spotlights the accaMalay Straits. We were there for of mines and obstructions from numerous pitfalls unwary crewmen on the Far only one evening's shore leave the war, and it is unsafe for and could not leam •ery much. East runs often encounter. large vessels to go there. The The shops and most business es­ week previous to our arrival tablishments were closed. How­ there were two British ships to understand very emphatically blind. But if you are lucky ever; it is a nice clean and or­ sunk by mines in the river. PASSEP that we wei*e union men and enough to hit one of the sweep­ derly place. Koh-Si-Shang - is a typical 8fwe sympathetic with union struggles stakes, a kind of lottery which Two cabarets, "The City waterfront village with the us­ against the bosses; whether' they they hold for each race, you can Lights," and the "Picadilly," both .rtwow ual drinking places, dancehalls, were in Singapore, Shanghai, or come away with a comfortable side by side, seem to be the prostitutes, etc. There is very New York; and, mutiny or no stake. The winners always share popular places and most of the little there in the way of souven­ mutiny, we would do nothing around $1,000 and sometimes as seamen congregate there. Why irs, but at ^Bangkok things are that might in any way compro­ much as from $35,000 to $50,000 those places are so attractive, 1 much different—nice stores, the­ mise our union principles where on the main sweeps of the day. don't understand. ater^, hotels, etc.. and things are a labor dispute was in progress. Prices of refreshments are ex­ Turf enthusiasts in the States more reasonable than at Koh-SiThere was no attempt to break orbitant at both places, and the think they are clipped by the Shang. the strike, and in a few days it quality very poor. Thei-e are breakage at American tracks, bewas settled and we went to the GOOD BUYS many places where prices are fighting to keep them out and doclc. more moderate and the quality Ladies alligator handbags of we are exposed to all sorts of much better. We went to a place The longshoremen here are fine workmanship may be ob­ diseases. called the "Boston Bar," right very poorly organized into many tained in Bangkok at low prices. Most of the coolies have open in the -heart of the city with a It is not advisable to go to Bang­ sores on their legs and bodies. different unions with factional roof garden overlooking every­ disputes, etc. However they did kok unless you have lots of time Why doesn't the company pro­ thing. Here you can get good gain a considerable increase in and can arrange suitable trans- vide a barge for the coolies to cold American beer, good food. wages, almost 100 percent. portation. Only a few of the jjyg with water etc.? Why; Prices are reasonable and the boys were able to go there, and should we have to tolerate this Singapore is a nice city, with place spotlessly clean. they ran into many transporta-. fjjth in our quarters? Ave they many things of interest. If you Returning to Port Swettenham, tion difficulties, especially on the allowed topside? Oh, no! The are religiously inclined, you can we found the strike settled. Tijie see beautiful Christian Churches, way back. Old Man would soon have them Government intervened, forcing But if you can go, it is well thrown out. Why should we have and beautiful Buddhist and Mo­ the strikers to return to work hammedan Temples of both mod­ worth the trip, as it is a nice to tolerate them, then? cause they don't get the nickels without having gained anything. clean city and you can have a Why all these rigid physical ern and ancient design. and pennies they have coming Port Swettenham, also on the nice time very reasonable. We requirements, when we are de­ LIKE CONEY ISLAND to them. Here, you get nothing west coast of Malaya, is just a got the best break on the ex­ liberately put in jeopardy here? under a dollar. small native village, and there Theie are many amusement change here, 21 Ticals to the SINGAPORE CLEAN parks and, with a little imagin­ The best and most economical is very little there. A British US dollar. There is no black Seamen's Club is close to the market in Siam. Singapore, our next port, is ation, you could think you were place in Singapore to spend a docks and it is a convenient Longshoremen are brought out on the southern tip of the Malay at Coney Island. There is the few hours ashore is at the place to go for a few beers and from Bangkok and they ^^^d peninsula, a British possession. New World, The Old World, The Shackle Club. This is a British relaxation; but prices are higher the ship, bag and baggage. They clean, orderly and well govern­ Great World, The Happy World, Armed Services Club, but Am­ erican samen are admitted by for refreshments than at other cook, eat, sleep and bathe on ed. Besides many Chinese, there and many others. places in town, the only ad­ the ship. The same crew re­ are many Indians, Arabians, CeyAt these parks they have skat­ showing identification. vantage being that the drinks mains on board until the ship lonese, and people from nearly ing rinks, numerous cabarettes, This is a large place with al­ are kept cool, whereas at most is finished. They are quartered all the adjacent British posses­ and dancing places, with shows, most everything you need to back aft on the fantail, but man­ sions. The legal rate of ex­ many freak shows and the usual spend_ a pleasant evening. They other places they are warm. age to get all over the ship. WORTHWHILE TRIP change is about 2.30 Singapore shooting galleries and games for have a librai"y and writing room, Most of them ar6 the lowest dollars to one US dollar. The prizes, eating and drinking stands showers and barber shops, a bil­ Five or six miles away is a type of Chinese coolies and al­ black market rate is 2.70 to 3.00 all over the parks; also the usual liard parlor, where you may play good sized village called Klang, though their diet and wages are Singapore to one US dollar. patent medicine fakirs. There is billirds free, a large cafeteria which can be reached in a few considerably higher than in most When we arrived in Singapore, also a sports arena with boxing, where soft drinks, ice cream, cof­ minutes by bus. There is a pic­ places we have been in, they a longshoremen's strike wc,$ in and wrestling show.s weekly. fee, tea and light lunch is served, ture show there. are nearly all dope addicts and progress, and we were obliged Lots of people think that also a restaurant where regular Kuala Lumpur, capital of Ma­ can be seen at any time of the to lie at anchor out in the wrestling is phony in the States. meals with very good food ,is laya, is about 28 miles inland, day or night taking their shots stream for several days, await­ You should see what a farce it available. and can be i-eached by railroad with hypodermic needles. ing the outcome of the strike. is here! or bus. If three or four are go­ LET'S DANCE They use morphine and co­ The first day the deck gang There are many nice picture ing, it is better to hire a cab. caine. Some use a kind of pipe was orderd by the Chief Mate There is a dance hall with an shows Ameri" Miuwi in Hi the uie city, uiiy, where wxiere Aiiniriaffair which is put in their nos­ If you have a weekend, and tyemoye hatch covers and raise lean pictures are shown. There excellent ten-piece orchestra and trils and they blow into the other the tank tops in one of the have time, it is worthwhile mak­ end, injecting the powdered hatches. We learned of the strike are also nice hotels and shops lots of girls to dance with. Thei'e ing the trip, as it is a nice city, whre all kinds of souvenirs may is also a beer bar with spacious drug. and questioned the Mate about be purchased, most of the mer­ lawns with tables, where you with many places of interest and They roll their own cigarettes the purpose of raising the tank you can enjoy yourself there. chandise coming from China and may go and drink your beer and The drive by taxi takes you and dope them up woth marahof a fine quality, but very ex- watch the dancing and listen to through many small villages and uana or opium. All sorts of the music, if you prefer not to pertsive. 4 SrRiKe iS! narcotocs are sold and used miles of large rubber planta­ dance. For you horse-players, there openly here. There is apparent­ tions, the products of which are is also a racetrack. You must The price of beer is half what contracted for by American man­ ly no law against it, and no get a visitor's qourtesy member­ it is in other places in town and ufacturers. control of any kind. ship badge from the racing sec­ for soft drinks, refreshments, The Majestic Hotel is the best DISEASE RAMPANT retary at the Turf Club before food and other things it is less place to stay, if you are there you can bet. This costs five dol­ than half. The Shackle Club is overnight. You can get a good Right here I wish to call to lars, which includes admission the best deal in town. the attention of the membership room with private bath and to the track. a matter which, I believe, de­ Again at Singapore, we got a shower for $5.00 — which is mands the attention, not only of gang of coolie contract painters. about $2.50 American currency. HANDICAPPED our Union, but of the US Health A hundred or more of them were It is in the heart of town, just The minimum bet is also five brought aboard and, although opposite the railroad station. Department as well. Before we are permitted to tops, etc.—where-upon he threat­ dollars in Singapore money, they did not sleep aboard, con­ There are ipany fine govern­ ship on this Far Eastern Run, ened us with charges of mutiny which is about two-fifty US. ditions wre almost as bad as at ment buildings here and many we are subjected to a rigid phys­ if we did not turn to immediate­ There is mutual betting, but no Bangkok. religious temples. And you can ical and health examination, and lymutual machines. The Japs stole We had to fight almost con­ find good restaurants and com­ are required to take numerous We found out the purpose of the mutual machinery, and it stantly to keep them out of our fortable places to drink. The best innoculations for prevention of opening the tanks was for a has not been replaced. If you qurters. They would not f)ay we found to be the "Coliseum cargo of liquid rubber. These like racing, it is a lovely track, overtime to the Bosun or to a Bar and Restaurant." diseases. Yet, when we get here, they tank cleaners were not affiliated as nice as anything in the States, sailor over the weekends to su­ Kuala Lumpur is on a par bring aboard a hoard of filthy with the longshoremen and were and it is about six miles from pervise the paint locker. Conse­ with Singapore. There are diseased, and depraved men. The not involved in the strike, and town and a nice ride out there; quently the coolies stole about amusement parks, "The Great stench of them alone is revolt­ the liquid rubber was to be load­ but don't expect to win any everything of any account—paint World," - "The Lucky World," ing and repulsive. The com­ ed in Penang by rubber com­ money. Anybody who can pick brushes, rags, and I don't know and the "Bee Bee Park." "Bee pany persists in hiring native pany employees through a pipe­ a winner out there is a wonder. what-all. Now we have no rags Bee Park", is the best of them— watchmen,,who are useless when line. There ,is no form on the horses at all, and the Mate says they even better than anything in However, we gave the Mate and no odds posted. You just bet are* too expensive to buy here. Singapore. it comes to keeping the gang ont �Fxiday, Jul? 9!h IMS THE S E AF ARERS DOWN BELOW IN THE BIENVILLE LOG Page Fiitef^ New York Weather Hotter Than Shipping No Immediate Break Is Seen For Either Executive both gave rise to beefs ness to find out who killed the beautiful blonde on page 14, but which deserve a bit of space. NEW YORK — It's fair and if the library is to remain wellOn the Beatrice the company warmer in New York this week stocked, it is necessary that ; the —the shipping is fair and the tried to tie the can to the Stew­ books remain in the HaU. mercury has climbed up into the ard, but the Patrolman said, 'No.' Now that locks have been put It was found that the Steward torrid zone of the thermometer. on the bookcases, a Brother -can How long both will remain this was doing his job well and was read all he wishes, but first he way is hard to guess. We are al­ getting the sack solely because must leave his Union book with ways looking for a break for th company's port steward want­ the man in charge. the better in shipping, but all ed to display his authority. It is a little inconvenient this As was pointed out here last we can hope for right now is way, but it is the one sure way that the pace will remain the week, if a Steward is in the of keeping books around for same and not slip any more. The right, he will get the full backing everyone's enjoyment. weather, however, it appears, is of the Union. This points up the On a totally different subj^t: scheduled to remain on the Union's position, exactly. The man had not fouled up. He was Some of the Stewards lartely scorchy side for awhile. A glance at the board listing well-liked by the crew. He stay­ have been cwnplainiog of the Members of Ihe Black Gang aboard Ihe Waterman ship lack of scales on their ship^ If the ships , in port shows the ed aboard. posed for this formal shot in the engine room. No identilicaOn the Steel Executive, the a Steward finds his ship without Steel Executive and Ljjngview tion accompanied photo. The Bienville, which paid off in Victory, both Isthmians, now tied story was a little different. One one, he should put in a call to Mobile recently, was brought in clean by her first-rate crew up here. They were easy payoffs of the crew, an ex-pug, thought the Union and a Patrolman will of good Union men. for the Patrolmen, with the beefs his muscles were all that was see to it that the Company pro­ being squared away at the pay­ necessary for him to get his way vides one. aboai'd ship. It is a real necessity aboard offs. ship, and it is usually a simple By using brute force he gave The disputes arising out of matter for the Union to square the crew a hard time for the misunderstandings of the con­ RICHARD p. BARRON ANTHONY CARRANO entire voyage. He was king of away. tract are becoming much fewer Write to your mother at on these ships, thanks to the dil­ the hill while the ship was out, Get in touch' with your wife It just wouldn't be right to at 226 South Avenue, Bridgeport, Frederick, Oklahoma. igence of the Patrolmen and the but he was cut down to size close this report without a word when the ship hit New York, 4. 3, Connecticut. or two on the "mutiny" aboard SIU men on the ships. BOB McLEAN the William Carson. In case you We've had these ships under 3^ 4. DEMUSCLED Get in touch with Joe Carmissed the big story, which was HENRY DE RUYTER contract nine months now—some cello, 36 Hancock St., San Fran­ headlined in aU papers, a radio The crew preferred charges Get in touch with the Editor, cisco, Calif. Phone UNderhill 1- of the ships are still out on their against him and they stuck. He message reported a mutiny of first contracted voyages—and the SEAFARERS LOG, concerning 1791. the crew at sea. won't be bothering other crews good work of the membership in your subscription to LIFE mag S. 4. understanding and working by azine. EXTRA. EXTRA! LESLIE J. BRILHART. Jr. the contract is showing effect. Get in touch with your mother Battleships and airplanes rush­ The membership is due a vote of at once. It is very important. ed to the scene. Newspapers had thanks for their fine work. 4. 4> 4. a field day. They published HAROLD L. LAURVIK THE REGULARS streamer heads, which screamed, H. T. Glisson, who was with "Warships Rush To Mutiny Other ships of the long estab­ BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St you on the Arlyn, has your pa­ Ship." Williani Rcntz, Agent Calvert 4S39 pers. Write to him to get them. lished contracted companies pay­ BOSTON 276 State St. Of course, it was i phony. The His address: 20 West Hull Street, ing oflf this week are, Purdue Walter Sieknuuin, Agent Bowdoin 445S screwball radio operator sent the Victory and Raphael Semmes, Savannah, Georgia, GALVESTON 30»Vi—^3rd St. false message and then jumped both Waterman; the John Bur­ Keith Aisop, Agent Phone 2-S448 overboard. When the true story MOBILE 1 South l.awrance St. gess, South Atlantic; and the SANTO *PANE^IANGO Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1754 came out, it got all of a para­ Beatrice, Bull Lines. They were Contact James G. Smith in NEW ORLEANS 523 Bienville St. graph way back in the dark re­ accompanied by several other E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 Dornsrife, Pennsylvania. Smith for a while and, when he does cesses near the classified ads. vessels, but these were the out­ NEW YORK 51 Beaver St. says this is urgent, and asks ship out again, he'll leave his Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 that anybody knowing how he standing payoffs of the week. They had the makings of a NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. can get in touch with Panelulu of an anti-labor story and The Beatrice and the Steel muscles in cold storage. Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 Speaking of cold storage, the aiango let him know. they were going to make the PHILADELPHIA. ..614-16 No. 13th St. Union doesn't want to deprive most of it. It broke their he^ts Lloyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 5-1217 4 ft 4> the membership of the use of the when they found it was untrue. SAN FRANCISCO ICS Market St. ANTONI WOJCICKI Steve Cardullo, Agent bouglas 2-5475 library on the Recreation Deck Your wife wants you to write All the anti-labor hacks had SAN JUAN, P.R 252 Ponce de Leon of the New York Hall by putting her. their tomahawks all sharpened, Sal Colls, Agent San Juan 2-5996 the books in cold storage, but it ready for a real killing. SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St. has been found necessary to put JOSEP^H C. SMITH Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 They're still crying in 'their tAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. By KEITH ALSOP them under lock and key. Get-in touch with your mother Scotch at the double-cross. Poor R. H. Hall, Agent Phone M-1323 and father at 424 Sigel St., Phila­ It seems some, of the Brothers boys, we sure hated to disap­ HEADQUARTERS. .51 Beaver St., N.V.C. GALVESTON — It's good to They write' that A1 HAnover 2-2784 delphia. be able to report that shipping became so interested in what point them. They probably broke Sargent died of a heart attack SECRETARY-TREASURER on the Texas front is good—and they were reading that they took down completely when they got Paul Hall on June 19. that we expect it to continue so. the books along to read at home. the statement from the Skipper DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION ft ft ft Lindsey Williams Three vessels paid off and sign­ No one wants to curb a Brother's —"Best crew I ever ^uled with," RICHARD M. HUFFOHD ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS ed on in this area during the thirst for knowledge or his eager- he said. Get in touch with your mother. Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler past week. Joseph Volpian Her address: Mrs. Beatrice HufWaterman's SS Joseph Teal ford, 172 Carlisle Street, Wilkes paid off in this port, while South SUP Barre, Pennsylvania. Your bro­ Atlantiq's SS Frank Spencer HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. ther Arthur reports that she is The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ Phone 5-8777 very ill. paid off in Houston, and the SS farers International Union is available to aU members who wish PORTLAND Ill W. Burnside St. Thomas Heyward terminated her Beacon 4336 to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of voyage in Port Arthur. CHARLES^ H? TATE RICHMOND, CaMf 257 Sth St, their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have Phone 2599 No. 29617 the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every THREE SIGN-ONS SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. See bookkeeper at Headquar­ SIU branch for this purpose. Douglas 2-5475 ters offices, 6th floor, 51 Beaver Sign-ons took place aboard the However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. three ships. All beefs were set­ hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the LOG, Main 0290 Street. tled at the payoffs to the satis­ which you can fUl out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 WILMINGTON ....440 Avalon Blvd. Terminal 4-3131 faction of all hands. None of Beaver Street, New York 4 ,N. Y. the beefs were more than minor PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION in proportion. SS CAPE FRIENDSHIP BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. Other than this satisfactory To the Editor: The following men of the En­ CleveUnd 7391 CHICAGO, III 3261 East 92nd St. gine Department of the Cape state of shipping, there is little Phone: Essex 2410 Friendship, voyage No. 6, who to relay from down here. We I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the CLEVELAND 2602 Carroll St. have pay vouchers covering dis­ believe, however, that nothing is address below: Main 0147 more important than being able DETROIT ; 1038 Third St. puted overtime, can collect at the Cadillac 6857 New Orleans or Mobile offices. to read some shipping news with Name DULUTH 531 W. Michigan St. At the New Orleans office: Ar­ a bit of encouragement. We hope Melrose 4110 thur Webster, $7.42; Fred E. that in future weeks we can Street Address TOLEDO 615 Summit St. continue'in the same vein. GarfioW 2112 Hall, $3.97; Charles Barnes, $1.06. At the Mobile office: Robert O. As usual this Gulf port has State ... City Meredith, $21.20; William D. several good Seafarers around Vouchers not the. beach. Those that come to MONTREAL 1227 Philips Square Sawyer, ' $8.48. Signed BICTORIA, B.C 602 Boughton St. called for in 30 days will be for­ mind at the moment are Luke Empire 4531 warded to the main office. Isth­ Collins, Jack Kelly, Tiny Phillips, VANCOUVER .565 Hamilton St. Book No. mian Steamship Company, 71 ^ohn Blizzard and "Seatrain" PaciRc 7824 Broadway, New York. Sweeney. By JOE ALGINA PERSONALS SlU HRLLS . SIU, A&G District Port Galveston Shipping Good Notice To All SIU Members Gt. Lakes District Money Due Canadian District 'V V - • :V< �Page Sixteen THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. July 23. 1948 Is the irath mrth mnp I& Vr.-</UCY14 ^ tV0KLD-TeU6K/>M ,uuLYf3,ma Coast Guard Sifts Tlirougli Puzzle Of Mutiny SOS I Call for Help That Alerted Warships Still Unexplained Atr auiY/6 "V^ sSi; V5 Puzalinx circiimaiancei today surrounded the sending of a mu­ tiny alarm by an American freignter tne 717g-ton William Carson, that alerted a nearby American warship squadron in the Atlantic between Portugal and the Aaores The dlstresa call was cancelled by radio 3S minutes later but the ship's radio then went silent and It was not until more than a day had elapsed that the Carson con­ firmed the cancellation—by olinXer light message Tlie U 8. Coast Ouard which senj. a cutter towards the scene and which 'has lurisdictlon In cases of mutiny, was believed pre­ pared to Investigate the puzzling Incident. Rear Adm. A. J McLean, com­ mander of the battleship Missouri flagship of the near-by warship squadron that was ordered to mvesugate when the distress call was first broadcast, radioed that •everything is under control ' ac­ cording to a United Press dispatch froni U S. naval headquarters, in London. The admiral reported ne had been in contact with the Ameri­ can tanker Hampton Roads, op­ erated by the National Bulk Car­ riers. Inc.. of New York, wluch was near the Carson at the time of the mutiny alarm and which BUteequently picked up the cansttnal ""*• blinker The Carson was en route. In ballast, to Nova ScoUa after dellverlng Marshall Plan coal to Italy, while the Hampton Roads was ra rotue to Saudi Arabia from Providence. Adm. McLean's meiisage was sent M punes of the aircraft car­ rier Coral Sea. part of the squad­ ron. were preparing to search the Aiores. » Casualty in Mutiny (/e.Md p.«|| I I I I I I I I •' I-'- This is the way one New York newspaper, the World-Telegram, handled the phony "mu­ tiny" story. Clipping number 1 shows the banner scareheadline (the head was doubled up in this reproduction for reasons of space and legibility; the original stretched through eight newspaper columns) on the day the story broke, July 13. Clippings 2 and 3 show progressively smaller stories: the editor was evidently trying to keep the story "alive," although there was no real news. But how did the World-Telegram treat real news—that the "mutiny" was a phony, born out of tortured imaginings of a sick mind? That the Radio Operator had jumped overboard, after having sent the fake message? That the Skipper had called the crew "the best he had ever had?" ae» ""H .A •» V'-*' ^ - » mutinotu. ' last Monday av» to o® e ' indicated th« c?urd7;r.rdU-' - ^ vessel by bitaker '"e n» fled by South I I .net ' been quelled ' * """"f bad And... buried in an ine the TRUTA The World-Telegram was not the only offender. Other papers were as bad or worse. Some did not even give mention to the final development, and exonerate (even in small type on an inside page) the Union crewmembers of a serious charge. Seamen, of course, are not the only ones who have been made victims of this kind of conscienceless, unethical newspaper attack. The Miners, Auto Workers and others have been the targets of vicious untruths and dis­ tortions. The Taft-Hartley Law showed us who some of our anti-union "friends" are. The Phony Mutiny has shown us some others. Perhaps the biggest thing we must have learned is that we cannot expect big business-owned news­ papers to tell the truth about Labor. That what Labor needs are papers of its own, to put the truth back into the headlines. e V WOfUOr6LB6i(AM daiY/7,/9^ Sr-a-' � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1939-1949 Description An account of the resource Volumes I-XI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource July 23, 1948 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. X, No.30 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SIU OLDTIMER RED COLLINS DIES AT SEA SEAFARERS VICTORIOS IN LABOR BOARD VOTE FOR CUBA DISTILLING BAD SHIPPING IN NEW YORK CUTS DOWN JOB TOTAL BAD SHIPPING IN NEW YORK CUTS JOB TOTAL PHONY 'MUTUNT REPORTS SENDS PRESS WILD TAMPA SEAFARERS HAPPY AGAIN AS SHIPPING GETS NEEDED PICK-UP BALTIMORE SHIPPING IS FAIR TO MIDDLING FRISCO BUSY LOOKING FOR NEW HALL LITTLE CHANGE IN MOBILE:SHIPPING IS FAIR PORT MOBILE OUT FOR NY SHIPPING DEL MAR SHIP COMMITTEE POINTS UP MACHINARY FOR CURBING PERFORMERS OATH IS MORE THAN WORDS, BIBB MEN PROVE WALTER HAMILTON KILLED BY TRAIN SEATRAIN BROTHER LAUDED BY CREW FOR RUMPOT CURBS NEW YORK WEATHER HOTTER THAN SHIPPING NO IMMEDITE BREAK IS SEEN FOR EITHER Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 07/23/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/6445e1753290ae7c50fda7bc5f6ac4b9.PDF 4fad120ab650b89e9f66e587d71dd9eb PDF Text Text SlU BACKS ILA PUERTO RICO STRIKE When 8,000 longshoremen, members of the In­ ternational Longshoremen's Association, AFL, struck the Puerto Rican docks, the Seafarers In­ ternational Union, acting in its traditional style, immediately pledged all out support to its brother; union. In a letter to Sal Colls, the SIU's Agent in Puerto Rico, the Secretary-Treasurer wrote: "You are to work with the officials of the International Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA VOL. X NEW YORK. N. Y.. FRIDAY. JULY 30, 1048 No. 31 Sm Terms Operators' Wage Offer Inadequate To Meet Prire Rise NEW YORK—iBecause the cost of living is stilT rocketing upward, the SIU Negotiating Committee rejected a piddling five-dollar-a-month wage increase offered this week by the Atlantic and Gulf Ship Operators As­ sociation. While turning down the inadequate wage proposal, the Commit­ tee also blocked the efforts of the oil orators to weaken the working rules and conditions included in the presmt contract. The Committee announced that it was confident that its demands for a tar more substantial wage in-® crease to match surging living costs would be met, but that it would not hesitate to call for In a telegram to President Truman this week, the SIU urged strike vote within the next few draft exemptions for veteran seamen of World War II who are -weeks, should the operators fail sailing today. Text of the telegram follows: to see the light. The Seafarers International Union. Atlantic and Gulf District, Last spring the Committee AFL, strongly urges that you instruct Director of Selective Service was authorized by the member­ to grant draft exemption to U.S. seamen who sailed our nation's ship to call for such a vote at vessels and thus kept democracy's lifelines upon under enemy any time if it thought strike ac­ fire in World War II and who are still actively sailing U. S. ships. tion necessary. A strike vote is These men. many of whom survived bombed and torpedoed ships required under the Taft-Hartley and who so superbly manned our ves^ls during the national peril, Act. are highly skilled seamen. Many were trained at taxpayers' The Committee took its stand expense in government training schools to handle jobs in what on the wage issue as a result of you recently referred to as a vital industry. In their present what statistical surveys have capacities, these men are essential to the nation's welfare. It is shown about the cost-of-living your obligation to see that they are classified accordingly. Failure -trend. to act now may later prove to of irreparable damage to our Many food prices have soared national welfare. to new highs in recent weeks, PAUL HALL. Secretary-Treasurer the Committee said. The Bureau Seafarers International Union, AFL of Labor Statistics of the De­ Atlantic and Gulf District partment of Labor has disclosed The President has full power to direct the exemption urged that the overall retail price of food is now 211 percent of the in the SIU message. Every Seafarer should wire or write the President immediately, strongly advising him to recognize the 1935-39 average. service of those who were in the nation's front lines during the The same agency said that the recent war and who are manning our important merchant fleet novprice of most clothing is still go­ —and get his family, friends and organizations to which he ing up as are the prices of belongs to do the same. many other items. Send your message right now to President Harry Truman The Committee noted that White House. Washington. D. C. Tomorrow may be too late! the recent unwarranted boost of neaily 10 dollars a ton in the price of steel would surely 'J * •result in still higher prices for thousands of items using steel, which in turn would raise other* prices, so basic a com­ modity is steel in the nation's economy. Tell The President Longshoremen's Association in the matter of the current strike and to operate in whatever man­ ner the ILA requests. "You are to keep to an abso­ lute minimum any expenses which may be incurred as a re­ sult of this strike, and what ex­ penditures are made shall be covered with a detailed report by the Branch of San Juan. "Please keep this office advised at all times as to the develop­ ments of this strike, so that we in turn may know what to ex­ pect." BOSSES REFUSED In a report to Headquarters, Agent Colls said that the strike was called because the companies refused to discuss a much needed wage increase which the ILA has been trying to get since January 1. The companies said fiatly that they would not negotiate directly but would insist on arbitration. Under arbitration, the long­ shoremen would have had no voice in the settlement. Direct action was the only possible answer to the companies' obsti­ nate stand. In his report, Colls disclosed that there Were eight SIU ships in Puerto Rican harbors when the strike began. Puerto Rican longshoremen at­ tained complete unity in Jime of this year, when the Union de Trabajadores de Muelles, some 6,000 strong, joined the ILA to become ILA District Council No, 2 of Puerto Rico. The older District Council No. 1 has about 2,000 members. The SIU played a major role in bringing the UTM into the ILA and in forming a strong Port Council after the ILA char­ tered its new group. The SIU's stand in support of the strike is in line with tradi- tional SIU policy which is to support any union that has a legitimate economic beef. REGULAR POLICY In the past, the SIU has sup­ ported the ILA, the MM&P, the Shipyard Workers, the Teamsters, the Farm Workers, the Office Workers, the Restaurant Work­ ers, the Hat, Cap and MillineryWorkers and many others in beefs both big and small. This policy has gained respect for the SIU throughout the labor move­ ment. It was in line with the same policy that the SIU took the lead in 1946 in forming the powerful Maritime Trades Department of the AFL. As a result, in ports up and down the coasts of Amer­ ica, AFL imions in the maritime industry are united in strong Port Councils. The ILA strike in Puerto Ricd is the first major problem to con­ front the newly formed Puerto Rican Council. Aside from carrying out its traditional policy in beefs of this sort, the SIU is glad to have another opportunity to repay the ILA for valuable help which the longshoremen repeatedly give the Seafarers. SIU Asks Truman To Draft-Exempt Wattime Seamen NEW YORK, July 29 — The Seafarers International Union called on President Truman yes­ terday to protect the nation's welfare by granting draft exemprion to veteran seamen of World War II who are still actively sailing U. S. ships. In a telegram to the nation's chief executive, Paul Hall, SIU Secretarj--Treasurer, urged Tru­ man to "instruct Director of Selective Service to grant draft bxemption to U.S. seamen who sailed our nation's vessels and thus kept democracy's lifelines open under enemy fii'e in World War II," and who are still en­ gaged in the maritime industry. STAND FAST In rejecting the operators offer, the Negotiating Commit­ tee stood solidly on its original demands: a wage increase that would be worth talking about; all Mondays following holidays which fall on Sunday to be recognized as holidays both at sea and in port; and clarification of a number of rules. The Hiring Hall, which the operators agreed to a month ago, must, of course, be included in the final contract. The members of the Atlantic and Gulf Ship Operators. Asso­ ciation are the Alcoa Steam­ ship Company, Bull Steamship Corporation, Baltimore Insular Line, Eastern Steamship Com­ pany, Bernstein Shipping Com­ pany, . South Atlantic Line, Smith & Johnson, Seas Ship­ ping Company and Seatrain Lines. The Negotiating Committee The SIU message pointed out to' the President that these sea­ men, many of them trained at taxpayers' expense, are highly skilled workers and, as such, are essential to the welfare of the nation. "It is your obligation," the President was told, "to see that they are classified accordingly.". President Truman was re­ minded that he had previously termed the shipping industry as vital to the country's well-being. On two occasions, notably during the SIU's 1946 General Strike, President Truman threatened government injunction on grounds of the maritime indus­ try's importance in the national picture. One of the factors motivating, the SIU message for Presidential action on the draft stattis of sea- (Continued on Page 3) (Continued on Page 15) HIGHLY SKILLED �Page Two tiSa', XME SE AE A R E R S LOG OTriday, July M. :1M8 1 .. SEAFARERS LOG m-' Published Weekly by the .V. A&e pisTRicr SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District * »?-••••' .. » .l ^EAFAftERS . I .« • A *• * Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor if At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 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 Our Own Halls The membership of the A&G District has long de­ sired to own its Halls. In the Union's scheme of things, ownership would make each a pillar of steel and concrete forming the physical foundation of the Union. Each would serve as a place for the membership to relax when ashore, a place to hold meetings and eat and bunk during strikes—and a place that would ease the economic burden of the Union, if things should get tough. The SIU already owns its Halls in Boston, Norfolk, Tampa, Mobile and New Orleans—and other purchases are planned in those ports which need them. The SIUowned Halls and those to come are the result of the large building fund set up by the membership's approval of the $10 building assessment in referendum vote. Seafarers who, because of any number of reasons, have not been able to pay their assessment, as yet are urged to do so to bring about-^the final realization of the SIU's objective: a solid physical foundation for the SIU. SIU Tradition Once again the Seafarers has taken up the cudgels for a brother union, this time to support the Interna­ tional Longshoremen's Association, which was forced to strike in Puerto Rico when the companies flatly refused •to bargain collectively on a wage increase. The Seafarers' stand in Puerto Rico is in the SIU tradition. The SIU has backed up the ILA before as it has backed up other unions time and again — and the ILA has helped the SIU on many-occasions. The SIU always goes to the aid of other unions which have legitimate economic beefs. It helps them where the help counts, at the point of production — in this case, the Puerto Rican docks. This policy of the helping haud has brought the SIU to the forefront of the labor movement. By adhering to it strictly and miliThese axe Ihe Union Brothers currently in the marine hospitals. tantly the SIU will always be respected by friend and as reported by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging foe alike. heavily on their hands, Do what you can to cheer them up by a Men Now In The Marine Hospitals writing io them. Seventeen Cents A Day MOBILE HOSPITAL A. C. McALPIN LOUIS E. DEWAR . J. MILLS J. M. SKINNER : J. T. BENNETT P. ELY What can a man do with five bucks in these times? Nothing. Make it five bucks a month, and it breaks down to a trifle under seventeen cents a day. Has anybody tried to buy anything with seventeen cents lately? X t Yet five bucks a month was what the Atlantic and SAN FRANCISCO HOSPITAL Gulf Ship Operators thought would be a proper wage CHAS. DEIBLE . increase in this year of the great inflation. That was the J. HODO offer the operators asked the SIU Negotiating Commit­ W. WATSON P. P. TRASMIL tee to present to the membership. A. ELDEMIRE The offer was made in the week that the Bureau of E. MELLE Labor Statistics announced that prices had reached an D. P. GELINAS XXX all-time high, cracking even the inflationary records set SAN PEDRO HOSPITAL in 1920. MAX BYERS In the week ending July 17, prices were 168.9 per­ T. C. KELLY L. TICKEL cent of the 1926 average. What was more, the BLS fig­ XXX ures did not include the new jump in the price of steel, NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL which is expected to set off a wild new upward spiral. STELLY C. FORMAN Naturally, the Negotiating Committee tossed the E. LIPARI F. BLACK five bucks right back to the operators, just as we turned R. J. DENNIS down the operators' rejection of the Union Hiring Hall. L. C. MASON Our statement then was that no agreement at all was A. LOOPBR possible, unless the hiring halls were accepted by the C. ANDERSON RALPH PIEPHET . ' shipowners. * V. R. NORTH We won that beef. And we'll win this one. V. P. SATXINGS -.i •' C. GREEN C. R. GRIMES W. H. COLBOURNE M. C. GADDY H. L. SEYMOUR JAMES FARRIOR E. MULHOLLAND A. SYLVERA EDWIN MAXWELL FRANK WAGNER P. E. CUMARE H. FERDRICKSSON H. MASON G. L. DUXWORTH ED MILLER XXX SAVANNAH MARINE HOSP. B. K. BAUGH TROY THOMAS F. W. VANLEW A. S. GRIFFIN H. W. BIGHAM W. ROBERTS M. T. TABING X X X STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL T. ZEMBRZUSKI J. 'BURNS C. E. BRADY G. D. FINKLEA J. McNEELY A. EWING A. JENSBY . Hospital Patients When entering the hospital notify the delegates by post­ card, giving your name and the number of your ward. Mimeographed postcards can be obtained free at the Social Service desk. Staten Island Hospital You can contact your Hos­ pital delegate at the Staten Island Hospital at the follow­ ing times: Tuesday — 1:30 to 3:30 pmi. (on 5th and 6th floors.) Thursday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (on 3rd and 4th floors.^ Saturday — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (im 1st and 2nd floors.) J. L. ROBERTS A. GIANFAGLIONE J. BOUYEA D. DcDUISEN D. SCANLON A. VITIELLO K. C. CROWE C. NANGLE W. S. PERRY J. R. GONZALES C. HALLA XXX. NORFOLK HOSPITAL H. NEILSON E. SNOWMAN F. W. BANTZ WM; H. MASON J. LUPTON CARLTON A. ROBERTS C. W, CRAFFORD XXX GALVESTON HOSPITAL A. E. MOULTON WARREN W. CURRIER , J. M. DOONER LAPERHOUSE T FOSTER ICOMMANDER ':A �Friday. July 30, 1948 THE New Dispatcher In Tampa Has Good SiU Record SEAFARERS LOG WORKING ON UNIFORM REGISTRATION RULES The hard-hitting, aggressive tactics of the Seafarers are "the only way to win beefs," declares Ralph Seckinger, who recently took over the Dispatcher's duties in the Tampa Branch. "You've got to go at 'em hard," Ralph says—and he ought to know. In his 10 years as an SIU member — he joined when the Union started—Brother Secking­ er was in there pitching every inch of the way, as the Sea­ farers travelled the stormy course to maritime leadership. His record as a staunch Union member is packed with action. It began with the job action days of 1938-39-40, when the newly born SIU was getting un­ der way. He acquired more trade union P's and Q's in the P&O strike. Page Three Registration Ruies Due At Next Meeting NEW YORK, July 30 — New uniform registration rules will be submitted to the membership for its consideration at August 11 meetings of the A&G District, it was announced today by the Headquarters Registration Rules Committee. These new Rules, if concurred in by the membership, will su­ persede the many different Rules now in force in various ports, thus insuring uniformity and eli­ minating confusion. As reported "by the LOG on June 25, the drafting of stand­ ard registration rules which would further streamline the Union apparatus, simplify pro­ cedure throughout the ports, and bring our regulations up to date with present day shipping con­ FOUGHT POLICE Headquarters Registration Rules Committee members who will submit recommendations ditions, was set in motion by the In the 1946 General Strike, for new uniform registration rules at the A&G brajich meetings on August 11. are from left last Agent's Conference in re­ when the Seafarers tied up to right: sponse to a membership demand. every port in the nation, Ralph Back row (Deck Department) : Bill Champlin. Chairman. Robert McQueen, John Ulas. Steve PORT COMMITTEES was chairman of the Tampa Carr. Leo Siarkowski. Morris Richelson. Branch strike committee. During Center row (Engine Department): L. A. Marsh. Arthur F. Smith. Ernest Waters. William In order to arrive at a set of that stormy beef, he was one of Meagher. Edward Robihson. proposals that would reflect the the strike leaders who led a Front row (Stewards Department): B. Hardacker. John Ross. M. F. Dellano. Pat McCann. wishes of the entire membership march on Tampa's city hall to Donald Gardner. as well as make use of the ex­ protest the police department's perience of the various branches, strike-breaking activity. rank and file Port Committees There's hardly a phase of Unworked out recommendations which were forwarded to Head­ quarters. NEW YORK—The SS WiUiam crew, who lauded the Captain as "We received a report that An over-all Registration Com­ Carson — "mutiny" ship of being a good guy with the crew's there was mutiny aboard," Cap­ screaming headlines that mon­ interests at heart. Both officers tain Frost replied. He then went mittee was elected July 26 at opolized the daily newspapers and crew reported that there was on the bridge with his Ensigns to Headquarters, composed equally from July 13 to 17—paid off no friction whatsoever aboard confer with Captain Braithwaite, of men from each Department, to clean and happy here Monday. ship during the seven weeks trip while the armed enlisted men sift through port recommenda­ Despite the rough picture of from Charleston and Norfolk, to spread out on the deck of the tions, and draw up the imiform rules for membership action. unruly merchant seamen defying Genoa, Italy, Dingwall, Nova ship. Also part of the report will be law and order at sea which was Scotia, and back to New York. Quiet and alert, the guards a reclarification of A&G require­ given the public when a garbled The original distress message, (still under the impression that message was relayed by the "Crew mutinous. Cannot control. there was, or had been, mutiny ments for registering in rated capacities. Navy on July 12, Chief Mate R. Come at once," was sent out aboard) took positions on the The committee members are: E. Burnette stated that both he about noon, July 12, without the open deck where they could Deck Department: Bill Champ­ and Captain Ernest W. Braith- knowledge of the Captain, by watch the crew. However, no lin, Chairman, Morris Richelson, waite would be glad to have the Radio Operator Gerald A. Melton. weapons were brandished and no Leo Searkowski, Stephen Carr, entire gang stay on the ship. He hostility was shown toward the John Ulas, Robert McQueen. added that it was the best crew RADIO MAN DISAPPEARS ci-ew of the Carson. Engine Department: Edward he had sailed with since 1940, Melton disappeared sometime Robinson, L. A. Marsh, Arthur The boarding party remained when he left the SIU to sail on after midnight July 13. The Smith, William Meagher, Ernest for about forty minutes. During the bridge. RALPH SECKINGER Captain was notified at 5:30 A.M. the later part of the time, the Waters. The same thing went for the and the ships was searched. At Stewards Department: Pat Mc­ Navy men drank coffee with the ion activity in which Brother 7:15 the Master sounded the gen­ crew in very friendly fashion. Cann, John Ross, M. F. Dellano, Seckinger hasn't participated. He James Keno, B. Hardacker, Don­ eral alarm and mustered the Jack Wooten, Utility, George ald Mardner. has played a role in several o:: crew by calling each name from Hammock, Wiper, C. O. Stroud, the SIU's organizing drives. the crew-list. Deck Engineer, and B. Harrison, Despite his varied and full All hands were accounted Bosun, and others among the participation in the Union's pro­ for, except Gerald Melton. The crew all agreed that the actions gress, his job as Tampa Dis­ ship was turned around, double of Melton, in sending the distress patcher marks the first time he lookouts posted in the crosstree message, and his later disappear­ has been a Union official. And / and on the bridge with bino­ Of every 100 tankers in the ance, could not be accounted for though young in years, Seck­ (Continued from Page 1) culars and a search was made world today, 43 are are owned by any incident that had occured inger is typical of the SIU's pointed out that, normally the till6:30 P.M., when another by the United States, the Na­ aboard the ship. strike-wise oidtimers. Union enjoyed excellent rela­ crew muster was made and the tional Petroleum Council re­ Brother Seckinger, who ships tions with the individual com­ Nor was it consistent with his as AB and Bosun, firmly believes panies belonging to the asso­ Radio Operator was presumed to attitude or appearance up to the ported the other day. They are divided as follows: the SIU will eventually envelop ciation. It was only when the be lost. The ship was stopped time of his loss. They all agreed one minute for prayer. The United States government the entire maritime industry. Ship Operators Association en­ that he had been a "nice follow," owns 14.4 percent of them, pri­ During aU of this time those tered the picture that serious liked by all, and not the "screw­ ISTHMIAN DRIVE TOPS disputes arose, the Committee aboard ship remained in ignor­ ball" type. He had no enemies vate U.S. interests 28.5 percent, ance of the "mutiny" message aboard. His disappearance re­ making a total of 42.9 percent Of all the major achievements declared. Serving on the Negotiating which the Radio Operator had mains a complete mystery to all. American owned. scored by the SIU in its tenNine percent of the world year existence, Ralph feels that Committee are Joe A1 g i n a , sent. The US Navy Destroyer Captain Braithwaite was tanker fleet is Panamanian, more the success of the Isthmian or­ Charles Haymond, Robert Mat­ 836, George K. Mackenzie, "over­ termed the "best Skipper they than half of which actually is ganizing drive was the out­ thews, J. P. Shuler, Paul Hall hauled, them on July 16th and, ever sailed with" by many mem­ owned by union-dodging Amer­ and Lindsey Williams. after considerable difficulty in standing. bers of the crew. He put out icans. Because many ships of the the rough sea, got a small boat Not that he imderestimates the draws whenever requested in Britain has 20.1 percent; Nor­ recent hiring hall accomplish­ companies belonging to the as­ along side the Carson's jacob's port, was liberal with the cigar­ way 11.0; Italy 2.7; France 2.4; ment, either. He felt that vic­ sociation operate from Gulf ladder and put a boarding party ette allowance, and even in­ the Netherlands 2.3; Sweden 2.2; tory was a foregone conclusion, ports. Earl Sheppard, New Or­ aboard consisting of Captain quired as to men's sizes when Greece 0.7; Denmark 0.6; Bel­ leans Agent, and Cal Tanner, Frost, USN, two Ensigns and a because of firm Union policy. they came aboard ship so that gium 0.2; Portugal 0.2; Germany "But only the SIU could have Mobile Agent, were in New number of enlisted men — all he could be sure that the slop- 0.1; Switzerland 0.1; and Turkey gotten the Hiring Hall agree­ York this week to attend nego­ armed. chest clothes would fit all. 0.1. ment the way it did," he points tiation sessions. The first thing the Navy Cap­ The Delegates reported all full The Soviet Union has 1.1 per­ Negotiations would be resum­ out. "This is a result of having tain said when he came aboard books aboard with the excep­ cent; Spain 0.7; Finland 0.1; Can­ the shipowners know we mean ed in the pear future, the Com­ was, "1 suppose you know why tion of one permit man in Stew­ ada 0.8; Argentina 0.9; Mexico mittee said, unless, of course, business." 1 am here?" according to Jack ard Dept. In the last ship's 0.4; Venezuela 0.3; Brazil 0.1; That we mean business is at­ the companies, encouraged by Wooten, Utility man. meeting, July 18, all Delegates Honduras 0.1; Uruguay 0.1; tributable to the many Seafarers the Ship Operators Association, reported no beefs. A good SIU Japan 0.4; China 0.1; and South "No, I don't know why.'' The like serious, Union-minded Ralph continued to maintain their ship all around. Africa 0.2. Mate was reported as replying. present hard-headed position. Seckinger. 'iiiili Mutinous? — Just Best Crew Ever! SiU Turns Down Operators' Offer As Inadequate US Has 43 Percent Of World Tankers �tU£ Page Four S E At ARE RS LOG ¥AA»9. July 30> 1M9 What The Union Owes The By CAL TAinfEB Security in a shifting world and betterm«it of the conditions of IBe for each inciividual member are tiie human needs which have led working men to organize trade unions for their own protection and improvement. By maintaining economic security for its mem­ bers, the Seafarers International Union creates a substantial degree of stability for both seamen and the maritime industry. By setting adequate wage scales, by improving the conditions of employment, €md by supervising the contracts, the Union leader­ ship elected by the membership, assumes the mantle of protector to each and every member. But there are very definite limits to the Union's responsibilities to its members. As a matter of prac­ tical reality the duty of the Union and its represen­ tatives is completed when the primary purposes for which the Union was founded are met. These purposes are, as noted ab(2ve, attaining and maintaining bet­ ter working conditions and as much economic se­ curity as possible. MISCONCEPTIONS I f K is-. I : I Tibc frf "tlM SBAFAKERS LOG has mvited .the Port .^ents to sotoiit a series of a<rtieies on tasaes of geiiersd and vitid interest to the anmr bershipu These arlkies wM not tidce the i^bee fd the Agents' wccKiy s«rvejs on the state of skippins: in their ports and other matters hut wffl be scmiethiiis: extra. The Airents wiB eontinne to send in their pert reports. The Editor felt that tte Port Agents, because of their position, would be able to eonunent wis^y on many subjects. The first article in the series appears bdow. It was sufamitted by Cal Tanner, the Agent in MoInle. Members are urged to subnnt thdr own views of the subjects cov­ ered. Nevertheless, many members of the SIU continue to labor under the very human, but very erroneous, The inability of individual workers to stay indefin­ impression that the Union must be both father and itely on the picketlines has been a powerful factor mother to every one. That the Union should be so in the defeat of an otherwise strong union. We can regarded is highly flattering 'to the Union and its remember too many picketlines that evaporated into elected officials, because it demonstrates that the thin air after a week or two. Old Man Economics members have faith both in the men they chose in beat them. free elections and in the organization. We cannot rely on the money in the Union treas­ At the same time, such misconceptions of the Union's functions could lead to grave internal weak­ ury to finance the long haul to victory by itself. We nesses which, in turn, could brinf about the defeat must place great reliance on the PERSONAL SAV­ INGS of individual members. of the Union in a time of crisis. Here is one mistake too many Seafarers make. A Union whose members have substantial bank They say: "The Union has money now. Hook at our accounts to cover their personal expenses while the Strike Fund takes care of strike operations is a Union prepared for a long siege. Money is a tool and, with enough tools in the form of BOTH Union and personal funds, victory is assured. Of course, don't anybody get me wrong. Seamen are the kind of men who can run a strike without money. They have done it in the past, and they will do it again if they have no other choice. When you come down to it, money is just a substitute for determination. However, for those men who have families ashore a little money laid up against a strike period is highly desirable. When money is combined with determination. Seafarers pan keep strike fund! Why there must be a couple of hun­ going forever. dred thousand bucks in it! Maybe a million! No REAL STRENGTH need for us to worry. We can go on strike in a minute with that much dough and- live good too." These are the hard facts of life which coitfrcmt the As a matter of fact, • the SIU has $800,000 in its SIU's officials and membership alike. Individual strike fund. This is the biggest strike fund of any savings are of paramount inxportance to the Union. outfit in the maritime industry, and does not in­ They influence Union strategy at every point. As clude any of the Union's other funds, such as the each member grows in personal wealth so grows the Building Fund, the Hospital Fund and the General Union's real strength. Fund. Nevertheless, the members who think in the Plenty of young men are coming into the industry terms noted above are dead wrong—unless they are these days and many of them have no knowledge millionaires in their own right which is most un­ of the terrible struggle we went through to estab­ likely. lish the SIU on the waterfront. They are wrong because there are no funds in the SIU treasury to take care of a member's personal Would these younger members be willing to spend needs during a strike. There is no Unioi-i money long months on the picketlines and even cany the which can replace PERSONAL SAVINGS. banners at night? Things are different now. Gone are the 10-cent "meals" we used to grab—a hum STRIKES EXPENSIVE An empty Union treasury does not mean a weak organization—if the members are well heeled as in­ dividuals. By the same reasoning, a big Union treasury does not mean a powerful Union—if the members are broke and up against it. When the chips are down, a big Union treasury and plenty of individual savings are an additional guarantee of victory. Many members seem to believe that an occasional small donation to the Strike Fund is aU that is needed to protect them in a time of strike action. They believe that the Strike Fund and other Union funds are all that are needed to cushion them against the shocks which life brings. They are wrong. Those funds help, and a hell of a lot too, but something more is required. Consider how a strike is financed. The cost of a modern, big-scale maritime strike is enormous. Maintaining an army on the picketlines for a very long will exhaust the strongest Union treasury. Fur­ thermore, there is the problem of the personal ex­ penses of each individual Union member, including piecards—piecards are not paid during strikes. How is the individual going to pay his own and his family's expenses when his wages are cut off? RENT MONEY The answer is that the individual member must be ready to meet the situation when it comes. The Union cannot take care of the membership's rent. .. • .-J-lI-Sao'. •:.. /_• .< Brother Tanner takes peraenal sav­ ings as a factor in SIU strike strat­ egy- as his subject. He pcnnts ont that the Union cannot pay the private ex­ penses of the membership during a strike, and. stresses that, wily if the members themselves put aside a few dollars, can they consider themselves well prepared for a struggle with the sidp operators. Cal Tanner is one of the Union^s or­ iginal members, and is a veteran of all its struggles. He was a key organizer IB the great and successful drive to bring Isthmian under the SIU banner. Tanner was elected Port Agent for Mobile hi 1947 and was re-elected in 1948. few short weeks. With all the good will in the world and the best of determination, we cannot stand up long in a big strike—^unless the members them­ selves are in a position as individuals to sustain a long period of unemployment. We need the solidarity of all labor, the financial backing of other AFL unions. That is the reason for the existence of the American Federation of Labor, to give a solid backing to member omions. If the maritime organizations must hit the bricks -at ' any time, we must be supported by the other unions in other fields. However, in the final analysis, the power of the SIU-SUP rests in the individual members. All of us know that it was the individual members, thousands of angry, half-starved, overworked seamen who hit the bricks in other years to build the maritime unions. They as individuals were burning with des­ perate resolve—and they had nothing to lose. PLENTY TO LOSE Today we have a lot to lose, and we must be pre­ pared to fight just as hard as we fought in the old days. On our own slioulders rests the problem of maintaining our own gains. We must be as tough in holding our position as oldtimers were in winning it. If we are not tough, it will be as if we had built our house on sand for everything we have will be washed away. It takes a dollar these days to do what used to 'cost a dime. As everything goes up so does the over­ head cost of running the Union itself. The cost of living ashore has more than doubled. We have only a short time before us -to prepare for the struggle against the reactionary forces which are in the saddle nojv. The Union is our bulwark. Whether we live "OT die as an organization depends on each and every individual. Wise men will save a little from their earnings as beer plus the rotten free lunch. We have become used to palatial Halls, with comfortable chairs, li­ braries and television sets, good food afloat and ashore. Some of the young members know nothing else. There is nothing wrong with these comforts, of course. They are part of the old dream come true. But we must not let the comforts soften us. We must not forget the history of our bitter fight to rise, because we face new fights. Unless we give a little thought to the problem of financing strike action—and strikes will be forced upon us in the days to come—we will be in danger of losing our comforts along with our wages and conditions. This is no idle chattering either. <We can lose those television sets faster than we got them. Television sets and everything else. Everything that we have gained can be lost in a a cushion against the time of need when the Union may be fighting for its very existence. Personal sav­ ings may well be the factor that turns the battle in our favor. We must prepare—as individuals—to support the Union which fights for the whole. We must have both organizational and individual economic strength. �Friday. July 30. 1348 LOG Page Fiv^ San Francisco Branch Kept Busy By Shipping And Hunt For Hall By A. S. CARDULLO MobHe Expects Flour Sbipments To Boost Port By CAL TANNER CG To Jbfmo Law On Ms On July IS. the Coast Guard conunenced rigid en­ forcement of the legal qualUicatioBs for signing ABs on American ships. Under the law. two-thirds of the ABs on any ship must hold green tickets. In other words, two-thirds of the ABs must show three years of deck time. Hm remaining third may hold hlue tickets which require only a year of deck time. On the average ship calling for six ABs, four will have to havq green tickets after July 15. All ABs are urged to check their tickets. If you hold a wartime AB tidcet. terminating six months after the end of the war, you should go to the Coast Guard and get your bhie ticket, or get your green ticket if you have the ffiree years. And if you have a blue ticket and the ^ee years, you should get it upped to green, whether you got your papers during the war or some time earlier. SAN FRANCISCO — There has been quite a bit of action on the West Coast this week, although not many A&G men were involved in the pay­ offs. The Iberville—first ship in the Waterman West Coast-To-Europe fleet — came in and took off smoothly. She is scheduled to ^ake Germany, France, Holland, and North European ports, while the second (when it comes out) wiU run to South Europe— Genoa, Trieste, etc. When this trade gets under way the ships wiU go alternately to North Europe one trip, and South Europe the next. In all, we except to crew up nine ships shortly for an initial mn to the East Coast, where they will be prepared for this new Waterman itinerary. The Ramapo, Seatrade Coi-poration, which is being handled by the Chamberlain Steamship Com­ pany, will call for a full crew shortly. FILED AND FORGOTTEN A Bosun shipped as replace­ ment on the St. Augustine Vic­ tory, and started chasing butter­ flies the first day aboard. He wound up by falling asleep in the Mate's bunk. Yes! The re­ placement was made in short order! MOBILE—The long promised and hoped for Marshall Plan cargoes are just beginning to If men who have no intention loom over the hump. Flour car­ of completing the trip on the goes for Europe are expected to intercoastal ships would hit the Gulf ports shortly, and straighten it out before they sign will undoubtedly involve quite on, it would eliminate one of the a number Trf ships. causes for beefs that have been Inasmuch as Gulfport, Missis­ cropping up here. sippi, is one of the principal We see where some of the top loading points for flour. Mobile Commies are behind bars in­ will get a big boost. We've stead of • hanging in front of waited a 16ng time for this, and them. It won't be long before it comes at a time when we can the "defense stamps" come out. use every bit of work involved. When the story broke here in the The past week was one of By JOE ALGINA, It's a good idea to check your good idea to check the card for local press, all the local "breth­ rather slow shipping here. We registration card immediately the stamp before sticking it in ren" hit for the hills! dispatched a total of 113 bookNEW YORK — Stay in your after it is issued so any errors yt)ur pocket. members and 46 permitmen. seats, kiddiife, and don't start a LOOKING FOR HALL can be corrected. Just one more item of com­ Port activity was due to five stampede. New York shipping LOOK IT OVER ment: We've been wearing out shoe payoffs, four sigh ons and two has picked up! How long it wiH When ships lay up from a voy­ leather trying to find Another time when it is smart just the ships in transit, a little down continue is your guess, but we're to check your registration card age and members of the cre^v right place for the new Union from pur usual tempo. enjoying it while it is here. wish to go back aboard, they hall. Those places that are nice • The payoffs this week were It's a sure cinch that we won't must register in the Hall for that are too expensive, and those that Antinous, Noonday, Monarch Of have to caU the oirtports for men ship. This is called for in the don't cost too much are .crummy. The Seas, all Waterman; and —shipping is not that good—but Shipping Rules. the ' Alcoa Ranger and Alcoa it is good enough so that a lot We're hot on the trail of a If there is a meeting while the Corsair. For sign ons we hand­ of men who have patiently good spot however, and should ship is still in lay-up and hasn't led the Alcoa Pioneer and Alcoa sweated out the weeks of fair have something definite to re­ called for a crew, those men Banger; the Monarch Of The shipping will now get beiths. port on this week. registered for that ship must at­ Sea and- Madaket, Waterman. If we can make a dent in the One spot that we considered tend the meeting in order to stay All of the payoffs for the backlog of men here, we'll be was next to the Waitresses Union eligible. Some men haven't been week were smooth, with only a •more than pleased. headquarters. Some of the boys aware of this requirement. few minor i beefs which were Some of the ships in this week on the Building Committee It's been nice to report good soon settled to the crews' satis­ that made for good shipping wanted to take the place sightshipping in the port of New faction. Before the crews signed were three Robin Line vessels, unseen after they saw the York. It's a little like old times on, all repairs were made and two Watermans, and odds and is at the meetings. When your card is presented for stamping with 40-odd ships in port and in waitresses. the slopchests checked. There ends from other companies. But the cooler heads on the should be no beefs on these The three- Robins were the at the door, the confusion around transit. It keeps the Patrolmen committee decided to look-at the hopping, but who has ever heard ships on those matters. the men stamping the cards Lahaina Victory, Robin Locksley Unfortunately it did. them complain about good ship- place first. Countries these ships will be and Robin Grey. They came in, occasionally causes one to be not suit our needs. hitting are Puerto Rico, Eng­ overlooked. So, aghin, it is a pinB? paid off and settled in good land, Holland and the countries shape. The only beef of the along the Bauxite Trail. trip came on the Grey where For next week we expect just the Chief Electrician was busted about the same picture. Alcoa to Wiper. and Waterman together expect We're taking the matter to the it as long as we did still re­ tect your job and your book, By EARL (Bull) SHEPPARD about five to seven payoffs and shipping commissioner and next mains a mystery all hands are by reporting immediately to the signons. NEW ORLEANS —Although trying to fathom. Dispatcher if you decide to, re­ week we'll have the dope on this Waterman, however, has a shipping has slowed down fancy maneuver. There's going Outside of the few minor ject a job. few C-2s in the shipyards here, Prompt notification will en­ to have to be some fast talking somewhat during the past beefs that occur on all ships which are expected to be»ready on the part of the company, be­ montti, bookmembers iwjt too there is nothing out of the or­ able othei- Brothers to take ai for service some time next cause we intend to squash this choosey about their ships and dinary to rejjort, in so far as crack at the job and will preweek. runs still do not have much the contract is concerned. This On the local labor scene practice. trouble getting jcfisB. fine situation is due largely to things are very quiet. Our Bro­ WATERMANS. TOO Despite the ojnflieting pre­ the fact that the delegates and thers in the building trades dictions filling the air these crews coming in here have Waterman's Bret Harte and have gone back to work after days on the pro^recte for ship­ made it their business to study a long lockout. The end of their Jean La Fitte were in fxnt pay- ping, the section of the industry Both ships had minor operating out -ei this port is not and learn the contract. • strike leaves the City without a offs. And when there is interest single union beef of any sort in beefs, but when the payt^ was ioo pessimistic. In fact, it is of the kind these members are progress. Seems awfully quiet completed the beefs ^ had been expected that the MarshaU Plan showing, beefs are always cut settled. around here. will get rolling and pep up to a minimum and easily set­ Other good vessels were the • Here are a few of the oldactivity he];e. tled in routine manner. Colabee, Evangeline and Cai-son. timers now on the'beach: ThS* Mississippi Shipping Co­ The experience of these crews C. Merritt, C. Jordan, A. Di- All three • ships paid off and mpany is even optimistic about is proof that it pays to know Costi, J. L. Wolfe, F. Holcombe, signed right back on again with the whole thing. It figures that your contract, to know what J. Self, T. B. HaU, J. Modan and no beefs. The Carson, famous the Plan will eventually result you're entitled to and what not. "mutiny" vessel, was an easy one in expan.<uon of the Company's F. McConico. vent the ship from sailing short-It saves time. and energy and for the Palrolman to handle in operations to West Africa and handed. spite of all the hulabaloo in the South- America. The only sound loads to smoother sailing. All Men who foul up, by failing members would do well to fol­ papers. to inform the Dispatcher that and serrsible view, however, is low suit on this score. At the moment BuU Line is ^ou can't paythey are not taking a job, are TOUGHENING UP laying off crews because of longprospects. placed in the same category as Membeiship ruin rec^ls* shore trouble in the Islajjjds, but One of the matters which the gasliounds, and they usually de­ every man oalering the Un­ HALL WORTHWHILE this should be cleared up in a men here are getting tough serve to be. ion Halls to show his Union short while and Mr. Bull's gals With New Orleans experienc­ about is the rejection of jobs As the saying goes, a word book, pro-hook, permit card will be rolling once more. ing one of the hottest summers to the wise is sufficient. Unless too late for replacements to be or white card to the Door­ Prom Bull to beefs: on record, our spacious, com­ shipped. There is positively no you want to face a trial com­ man. Nothing else will be Sometimes a man will regi.ster fortable, cool, new Hall is more excuse—these days, especially— mittee don't commit any per­ recognized. This is for the for a job and sonne time later than proving its wOTth. for any vessel sailing short- forming of this type. membership's protection. discover that the card does not There is no question that it hSnded. Don't waste the Doorman^s The membership has cleai-ly have his registered rartamg noted. would be next to impossible If you're not sure you want demonstrated that it does not — or your own — time by . arguing Ihis point. Observe Tt's an oversight on the part of for the, men to bear up in die a' job, don't put in for it. The like guj's who are responsible the Dispatdher, <rad a ssmpie tane sweat box that used to serve committees here are poison to jfor fellow members losing out fhe rules you make. < to correct rf caught right away, as our Hall. How we all stood offenders, so don't foul up. Pro-'on jobs they want very much. Improved Sh^mg SmU Reduee NY Lists New Orleans Shipping Runs into Slowdown Ntenbersbip Rnies �1 Page Six THE HURRY UP, MES? — TAKE 5ACK THAT TOPSIRLOrW MEDIUM STEAK AND MAKE IT MEDIUM-RARE!! BE SURE I GET WHIPPED CREAM ON MY DESSERT AND NOT THAT MARSHMALLOW !! ON TH' DOUBLE NOU/, AND DON'T BE SO CLUMSY// SEAFARERS LOG SEND ME THAT ••Dfe!!] STElUARD If I THINK I SAW A COCKROACH OUT ON DECK LAST 'WEEK... \ \ 15 MINUTES ^vx>y SMrTH-:> OLD )! / Galveston Shipping Hoids Spurt, But Return To Noruiai Seen Due By KEITH ALSOP ETC., ETC. -AND MAKE A FRESH URW OF COFFEE-] THIS STUFF'SI Friday, July 30. 1940 SOME PEOPLE CHOUJ IS NEVER RIGHT ON BOARD — -7 BUT ASHORE AT THE CAFE PUTRIDO, IT'S ANOTHER STORY: GALVESTON — The spurt in shipping which began in this port a couple of weeks ago continued through last week. With the help of the New Orleans Branch we were able to dispatch crews that were needed. A calm appraisal of the situa­ tion, however, points to a return to what is regarded as normal shipping for the Texas area, pos­ sibly within, the next couple of ! weeks. The Patrolman Says AB Tickets II l! 'i I'l NEW ORLEANS—For the last two months the SEAFARERS LOG has been warning the mem­ bership that the Coast Guard will enforce the provision on wartime 'AB tickets which voids them as full tickets six months after the end of the war. Many of the SIU men affected have acted promptly and gotten squared away with renewed tickets. They have nothing to worry about when they take a job, for their new tickets are good from now—on any ocean, lake, river or pond. But there is always the guy who thinks "manana is good enoijigh for me," and lets every­ thing ride along until he has been hurt. He then takes up the Union's time expecting its offi­ By WM. (Curly) RENTZ I men. As a result 28 mep were cials to help him out of a situa­ ; hired by the company. That was BALTIMORE—It's a pleasure 28 jobs lost to the, Union. tion which only he can help. to report the activity of the past This has been happening in the week. Shipping this week sud­ The membership of this Union Port of New Orleans, where the denly became very good here, did a lot of spade work to get Shipping Commissioner is turn­ and enabled us to send out a these ships' \inder the SIU ban­ ing down many who are still good number of the men who ner. The Union spent money trying to ride on expired tickets. have been on the beach. In fact, to organize the ships, but the we had to call some of the out- jobs went begging. UNION CAN'T HELP Not only were 28 Union jobs ports for rated men, when we Some of these men rush back, ran short. thrown down the drain, the wild-eyed, to the Dispatcher, The list of payoffs and signons Union men who took jobs will be damning the Commissioner, and sounds like a roll call of sailing under a disadvantage. expecting the company to give ships. Here they are: For pay­ If they want to stand up for them a day's pay, plus transpor­ offs—Alamar, Calmar; Robin their rights as Union men and tation to and from the ship. Tuxford, Robin; Venore; Ore; see that Union conditions are Too bad. Brother, it is your Marine Arrov/, Robin; Southstar,' maintained, they'll have a tough own fault. Read your LOG, and South Atlantic; Mangore, Ore; time. The company isn't going Robert Stuart, South Atlantic; Bethore, Chilore, Steelore, all Ore ships; Edith and Arlyn, Bull; and the Bull Run, Mathiasen. Handling these payoffs kept this Branch on its toes, but with excellent cooperation from the crews the payoffs were handled in short order. In the signon column we had the Steelore, Mangore, Venore, Bethore; Chilore, Ore; Alamar, Calmar; Edith, Bull; Steel Arti­ san, Isthmian; John Paul Jones, keep up with the latest develop­ Alcoa; Isle of Patmas; Southstar, to worry too much about a mili­ ments in maritime. Robert Stuart, South Atlantic. tant crew if they know most of the men aboard are cornpany But for the benefit of those Not a bad lineup, eh? men. who did not turn in the old In transit we also handled a tickets before July 15, here is the few Waterman and Alcoa ships On the Cities Service front, Coast Guard Ruling under which that came in here to top off and the Organizers are keeping after the Shipping Commissioner must head for Europe. those scow.s like homing pigeons. act: We had a Cities Service ship in FEW TAKERS here Saturday and the crew was Two thirds of the ABs on any ship must hold green tickets. In With this excellent break in in good shape for us. The men other words, two thirds of the the shipping situation, we ex­ are sticking aboard, all deter­ ABs on board must hold a ticket pected the men to grab the mined to make sure .the .ships which shows three years of deck ships on the double, but that go SIU when the time comes. time. The remaining third may wasn't entirely the case. hold blue tickets which require We sent out call after call for only one year of deck time. On men to take the Ore ships but the average ship calling for six we got very few takers. It's true ABs, four will have to have that these ships have a quick The slop chesl is your cor­ green tickets. Your wartime turnaround and spend very little ner store while you are at ticket is now a blue ticket no time in port, but a job is a job sea. You can't take your matter how much sea-time you when ships are scarce. trade someplace else if the have had on it, until you have Because we couldn't get men slop chest doesn't have'what it renewed. for all of the Ore ships, the com­ you need. Johnny Johnston pany exercised its vight to hire Responsible for the good ship­ ping here' were three payoffs and two signons. The ships paying off were the Cahaba, Pacific Tankers, which payed off in Corpus Christi; the Fairport, Waterman, which terminated her voyage in Lake Charles, and the F. Ingersoll, Waterman, which paid off here jjn Galveston. JUST MINOR Only minor beefs existed on these ships and all Vere settled at the payoffs. Signons took place aboard the Cahaba and the Ingersoll. Probably the subject of most conversation and interest in this port at the moment i» the good shipping we're enjoying. And very likely, it's the kind of news the membership in other ports would most like to hear. We hope we can keep them satis­ fied on that score. On the organizing front we've been fairly active contacting un­ organized ships that have touched this port. Some of the SIU men around the port during the past week were E. C. Hill, W. H. Laffoon, J. B. Gribble, Buddy Jordan, W. Berry, Gene Legg, J. Blizzard, C. Lin and R. W. Sweeney. SIU Put On Spot When Members Refuse Jobs More men are always needed aboard these ships so, if you're in the homesteading mood, latch onto a Cities Service job and do yourself and the Union a favor. That's about it for this week. I blew my top on the Ore ships and got it out of my system. Now the air is becoming a little cooler around here. See you next week. Send 'Em In Don't hold your pcitures and, stories of shipboard acti­ vities. Mail them to the Sea­ farers Log. 51 Beaver St., New York 4, N. Y. If you haven't the time or don't feel in the ^ood, just forward de­ tails. We'll do the rest. Pic­ tures will be returned if you wish. NEW UNION BOOK HOLDER AHENTION! Two views of the leather folder designed especially to hold SIU Union book, the new type Coast Guard discharge and identification card. The SIU wheel is stamped in gold on the outside cover. - There are. two inside compartments, ond covered with a celluloid window and the other with leather. Price is $1.50. The folders, union.made. are available in all SIU Branch Halls. �ftidor/Juiir 3ff« IM» TnE SEAPARBRS taC Pagt Sereir Most of the world's famed cities owe much of their prominence to the fact that they possess colorful waterfront^T This is especially true of San Francisco. But be­ sides being one of the ranking U.S. seaports, Frisco coritributes considerably to the nation's industrial might with her oil refineries, shipbuilding yards, meat packing and vegetable canning plants and her tin and steel production. Americans, however, know Frisco as the city that was split by a death-dealing earthquake in 1906, and as the locale for the lusty Barbary Coast tales that are still widely told. Though the Barbary Coast lost it's robust­ ness when the nation grew up, Frisco still has sights that haven't been dimmed by her industrial advance. San Francisco's port activity is increasingly being augmented by the presence of vessels operated by two of the SIU's larger contracted companies, Isthmian Steam­ ship Lines and the Waterman Steamship Corporation. Last week the SS Iberville, the first of Waterman's new West Coast-to-Europe fleet, returned to Frisco from the Far East and took off for Germany and France. Some of- her crew took in Frisco's sights. Sleek and trim, Ihe Iberville lies alongside he* Frisco dock before faking off for European ports. This photo and others on the page were submitted by the SIU's San Fran­ cisco Branch. One of Frisco's best known sights is the cable *car. At the start and finish of each ran, the car ie pushed onto s fttxnMbde and its position is reversed by hand, with the molonnaB sop> plyingr the steam (photo above). Courtesy rules the road and the motorman. who knows most of his fares by name, often will oblige a passenger by stopping directly in front of his^ house or apartment. Looking as trim as the vessel they just paid off, these Iberville crewmembers relax over a couple of cool ones. From left to right: Pete Drebas^ Stan Buzoleweki, the Deck Engineer (name not given), and Eddie At the end of the cable, car line is San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf, site of many eateries known from coeist to coast for first-class seafood. Joe DiMaggio's' ahd the Grotto are among the better knowin In photo above are some of the fishing boats whose daily hauls reach seafood lovers via the Wharf's restaurants. , ; Buzoiewski. The pretty young miss at the right is the waitress. Her name wasn't given, but it doesn't matter—she's out of circulation. Married to a Seafarer, in fact. Anolher section of the fishing fleet at Fisherman's Wharf. Frisco's famed waterfront is often the setting for many movie productions turned out in nearby Hollywood. More often than not, the Hollywood pictures differ great­ ly from the more realistic waterfront living experienced by SIU men. But the nation wants its romance—even in the bilges. - -pi? -.1 �Page Eight THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, July 30. 1948 SBIPS' MINUTES AND NEWS Brother Overlooks Dangers In Suggesting Seafarers Start A Veterans Organization Log-A'Rhythms The Sailor And His Love The 'Seafarers International run by big-businessmen in their ing for merchant marine veterans By JOHN LEGGE Union should organize a vet­ own interest, and their national that the SIU is not already doing. policies are strongly anti-labor Moreover, SIU officials and erans' group for merchant sea­ •AAAAAiiA and militaristic. rank-and-filers are sure to feel men who sailed in the war, ad­ GROUP IS SPLIT that Brodbeck is treading on Just for love, vises William J. Brodbeck, who The most acceptable of the dangerous ground when he so Give me a girl from a waterfront barroom seems unaware that the SIU existing veterans organizations much as suggests, however inDown under a sweating sun; on several occasions has found has been found to be the Amer­ directly, that merchant seamen A girl that meets the sailors good reason to reject all pro­ ican Veterans Committee. How­ be considered in the same light In Santos or Rio or Buenos Aires— posals to start or participate In ever, even this has been badly as the Arniy, Navy, Marine split/in a fight centering around Corps and Coast Guard. Let that Yes, in San Juan or Havana, too! any such program. the commies quite similar to happen and the next step is Speaking, of the war role of the brawling in the NMU. bell-bottomed trousers. If sea­ American seamen, Brodbeck When it comes to pressing for men were to get full military says in a letter to the LOG, a new organization, the first fact benefits they would have to risk For she loves with a hot, mad rhythm "We kept our lifelines function­ that strikes everybody is that a military control—right down the And she doesn't hold anything back. ing on the many battlefronts new organization could do noth­ line. And you'd better be true to her, mister— during the recent war. We were For she loves with a knife at her bosom. heroes in dungarees, remember? The United States as a whole With a razor blade in her hair! praised our courage, resource­ fulness and spirit. Today we are forgotten as though we never There is no future, \ existed. Yet our brothers, the Merchant seamen with exten­ merchant seamen with at least There's only the present; Army, Navy, Marines and Coast sive wartime service stand a twelve months' service on the Guard are being rewarded hand­ She's a red-hot poker good chance of being exempted high seas be exempted from in­ somely for the service they ren­ Searing your flesh and your mind; from the draft, if the Maritime duction under this Selective dered. Commission has its way, accord- Service legislation. And she can stop your breath with her eyes. "Many of us have returned toeing to a letter Seafarer W. J. "Unfortunately Congress failed You feel her touch right down in your loins our pre-war occupations. Others piauche received from the Corn- to take favorable action in this When you kiss herJ have gone into business. Some mission's Washington headquar- connection. The Maritime ComIt isn't exactly tender. have returned to colleges and ters. missioru however, will make trades. You may have to leave As her hands creep bver your shoulders Knowing that the draft status every effort to establish a pro­ your occupations and your fam-' of seamen under 26 years was a And slide down to the small of your back; cedure with the National Head­ ilies. You may be drafted. But, mister, while you're with her, she's yours! <.T.n. n twr .. -J matter of. grave concern to many quarters of the Selective Service "Why? We are not organ^ei , hoto- System for obtaining reclassifica­ We were Ignored by the 80th of the letter to the tion of the merchant seamen who Congress m their haste to get y served during the war. to the Republican Convention Oh, I'll be truer than she ever imagined. The full text of the Maritime "Sincerely yours, because we are insignificant... When she's old, and sick—^perhaps gone"C. W. Sanders, The American Legion, the "VFW Commission's letter dated July She'll be tropical youth in my memory, "Assistant Chief, and other groups with political 15, to Brother Piauche follows: "Marine Division." She'll haunt a more respectable bed! pressure will always reap the "Mr. WiUie J. Piauche, benefits. We will always get the "8233 Apricot Street, back of the hand... I have al­ "New Orleans 18, Louisiana. ways maintained that we are in "Dear Mr. Piauche: dire need of an organization." "I have your letter of June 22, When it comes to practicing recently defeated the Sun Oil good unionism and being a good 1948, with reference to the Company team of Venezuela SIU DOES THE JOB eligibility of former merchant shipmate, it's hard to beat fuU for its first upset in two seasons Brodbeck's idea is well in- seamen for induction under the Look Sister Jennie Rizzuto, ac­ —you begin to see that she is tentioned, but SIU officials have Selective Service Act of 1948, cording to D. F. "Danny" a real part of the crew. found that Seafarers already iPublic Law 759, 80th Congress. Brjmes, Ship's Delegate on the The Corsair, according to possess the best veterans' organi­ "Prior to the termination of Corsair. Stewardess on the ship, Patrolmen who have been zation they could possibly find. the Selective Service and Train­ she also acts as Secretary-Treas­ aboard, is one of the best run That organization is the Seafar­ ing Act of 1940, merchant sea­ urer of the ship's fund, a job ships in the SIU fleet, and the ers International Union itself men who had completed a period she handles to everyone's satis­ reports of the ship's minutes, which has helped push through of substantially continuous serv­ faction, and is very active in all go far to back them up. or defeat many a bill in Con­ ice, excluding service on the Union proceedings aboard ship. Paul Waren writing , in the gress without becoming involved Groat Lakes, and who obtained LOG recently revealed that not Incidentally, the ship's fund in politics. a Certificate to that effect, were now stands at $125.00 — $40.00 being satisfied with clamping down on performers when they SIU representatives, testifying entitled to consideration bj' the of this she raised personally as started causing trouble, the honestly and non-politicaUy, I.ooal Boards for a 1-G classifica­ the sole sponsor of a raffle which many oldtimers aboard called have convinced Senators and tion, which relieved them from she ran for this purpose. Congressmen of the Tightness of any further consideration for the ship's crew together when Sister Rizzuto is affectionately the SIU stand on many issues military service. she cleared the harbor and knowm as Mom to all the crew, warned each and all that the including the Coast Guard, the a term she earned by her tire­ GOOD INTENTIONS .bargaining position of the Union division of shipping under the less attention to the needs and depended on the kind of Union­ Marshall Plan, and the Marine "When classifications was dis­ problems of her big "family" ism the membership displayed Hospitals among others. continued March 10, 1947, our of SIU boys. aboard ship. regulations required an applicant Regardless of the time of the Merchant marine veteran or­ for a Certificate of Substantially day or night, it is never too JENNIE RIZZUTO ganizations brought to the SIU's PERFORMERS WARNED attention and investigated close­ Continuous Service to have had much trouble for Mom to press They also warned would-be ly prove to be phony. For in­ at least eighteen months' service, a shirt, sew a button, or make sea, can be appreciated if you and we were advised at that performers that they would be a patch for one of her charges. remember back to that first stance, one in the Gulf area was time by General Lewis B. Herdealt with summarily if they When new crewmembers come trip, when everything was an outright insurance racket whose policies were worthless. shey. Director of the Selective aboard she immediai(ely gets strange and seemingly against started anything. Service System, that should in­ acquainted AS: a result all departments with them and you. The Union has also discovered ductions be resumed it was be­ makes them feel at home. The way the crew feels about worked together. There was no that there is no point in trying lieved regulations could be so When any of the crew is sick her is best shown by the fact monkey business, and the ship to get certain Federal statutes written that a certificate to the she is among the first to visit that Mom Rizzuto is an honor­ came in in good shape. altered so that Seafarers can effect a registrant had completed No small share of the initia­ him and does all in her power ary member of the ship's softparticipate in the American Leg­ a period of substantially con­ to make him comfortable. ball team. Few are the women tive -and leadership that has ion, the Veterans of Foreign tinuous service in the Merchant that are accepted,in that most made this ship an example of Wars (VFW) and other organiza­ Marine would furnish a basis for GOOD FOR MORALE exclusive part of the man's the high standard of SIU crews tions. finding that such registrant could What this must mean to the world — his competitive sports. is due to the presence of Jen­ The Legion, the VFW, Amvets be relieved from any further con­ Ordinary Seaman or Wiper who Then when you know that this nie Rizzuto. and similar outfits are not con­ sideration for military service. has left home for the first time is not just an ordinary baseball The SIU can well be proud "The Maritime Commission and feels that empty homesick­ club, but a winner that has not of having Mom as a fuU book trolled by their rank-and-file, the Union has found. They are recommended to Congress that ness settling down on him at lost a game this season — they member! MC Favors Draft Exemption For Men With War Service Corsair Stewardess Strong Unionist And Mom To Crew �Friday. July 30, 1948 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Nine Digested Minutes Of SlU Ship Meetings gSAFASeC SAMSays CAPE EDMONT. May 30 — efficient clock for the messhaU. Chairman F. Harishern; Secre­ Delegates reported no beefs and tary W. Chrislain. Motion car­ a large proportion of full books. ried to bring charges against per­ Brother Mike Hook was unani­ formers. Moved to ask the Stew­ mously elected Ship's Delegate ard to order necessary stores in under New Business. Motion by SEAFARERS LOG IS Trinidad. Under Education the Steward Reyes that a crew-mem­ ^iNCnrONLY THE MEANS book men were instructed to ber accompany him ashore when WHEREBY THE UNlOAO he buys stores. Amended by give a little time to the new men REACHES YC >- GIVING to help them understand Union Brother Proctor, that the Ship's YOU THE LATEST NEWS, principles and procedure. Under Delegate assign a different man DE\/ELOPA/IENTS, MEMBER­ Good and Welfare was discussion each time. Carried. Motion by SHIP, PEClSlONS,ETC.,— on cleanliness of quarters. Mem­ Gillis that natives be kept out of Crew's quarters. Under Good bers were warned that they BUT IS THE WAY YOU CArJ would be fined for leaving dirty and Welfare the existence of REACH YOUR BROTHER clothes in the laundry. One min­ which had been written for the vermin was discussed. The MEMBERS AND THE ute of silence for Brothers lost LOG, and it was moved to send Steward promises to use DDT OFFICIALS, ANP TELL it in as is. Cleanliness of mess- bombs in storerooms, and to is­ at sea. THEM WHAT YOU THINK rooms and quarters was discuss­ sue them for use in quarters. SJI 4" 4" OF UNION POLICY, UNION ed under Good and Welfare, and 4 4 4 JEAN LAFITTE. June 2 — PROGRESS, AND ACTIONS. JOHN B. WATERMAN. Julyseveral Brothers took the oc­ Chairman Edward J. Chante; Re­ THE ONLY REQUIREMENT Chairman Charles Buser; Record­ casion to blow their tops about cording Secretary J. J. Quinlan. IS • Delegates reported all in order. minor occurances. One minute ing Secretary Donald S. Gardner. There was a talk on Union prin­ of silence for Brothers lost at All Departments reported in or­ der by the Delegates. Under ciples as applied to • shipboard sea. Good and Welfare, it was decided organization and . conduct. The 4 4 4 that used linen mUst be returned SS WARRIOR. June 13 new men were reminded of the promptly to the Steward. SlopChairman N. Larson; Recording many books and folders printed chest short on candy. One minute Secretary F. A. Delapenha. Af­ by the Union and put aboard of silence for departed Brothers. ter the Delegates reported on ships for their enlightenment. ^The condition of the drinking the standing of members, the water was discuss'ted under' Good meeting went into Good and and Welfare, as was also the new Welfare. There was a proposal By HANK repair list, and the necessity of by Brother Stevenson to send a While steering this column on a cut-and-dried course were-stocking the slopchest before letter to the LOG congratulat­ ing and thanking Brother somehow failed to serve the brothers (and ourselves, too) with a» another trip. One minute of si­ JOHN B. WATraMAN. June few halfway decent laughs. In these hard times you really need a Hawks, and Brother Tanner on lence for Brothers lost at drawing up a very suitable rid­ 13 — Chairman C. A. Hill; Re­ er to the articles for the voy­ cording Secretary C. Nickerson. laugh or two to get along with your shipmates. Especially if you; age. Request by Brother Larson Deck and Steward Delegates re­ don't want to suffer from psychopathic disorders — a phrase that the last standby on each ported all in order. No Engine which the brain butchers invented at their annual mental con­ watch clean up the messroom. Delegate had as yet been elected. vention. So now we're sailing this column of Walter WincheU Brother C. Whidden asked that Under Good and Welfare the literature on another taclc by dosing our weekly potpourri (sounds 4 4 4 JEAN LAFITTE. May 16 — more night limch be left out. repair list from last trip was like soup) with attempted humor and a tug to your sea legs at Chairman Edward J. Chante; Re­ Brother Jackson pointed out checked. It was decided that the cording Secretary G. Byrne. It that a fan was needed in the clock-changes would be posted the same time. We know it's going to be a laugh just trying to was pointed out under Old Busi­ crew's pantry. It was decided to ahead of time on the black­ be humorous. In fact, we're taking it so seriously we feel like ness, that the repair list from appoint a committee to " see to board. Each department was to two people already. If you feel like that the doctors say you have last trip had not* been completed, it that ship's stores were not be responsible in turn for keep­ a split personality — with no strings attached. Split personality, and it was decided to make up peddled ashore, as same are for ing the laundry room clean. One for example, is like a bowl of split-pea soup — half of it is a new list. Thomas Clark was crew's benefit. The Deck De­ minute of silence for departed strained, the other half burnt. But we don't believe the doctors. elected Ship's Delegate. Motion partment agreed that the Stew­ Brothers. AU they keep saying is, "take these pills and take a vacation." was carried to request that all ards Department could paint 4 4 4 CHARLES A. WARFIELD. Crazy, ain't they? quarters be painted out before their own department. One min­ end of trip. Under Education ute of silence for departed Bro­ June 13—Chairman Frank Sul­ 4 4 4 livan; Secretary A. W. Gowder. the Permitmen were told that thers. Lengthy discussion of painting of good Unionism is now more nec­ A few Seafarers recently had the appetizing luck to turn quarters and passageways. Beef essary than ever to maintain to over a New York smorgasbord. Although they satisfied has been standing for several conditions in the threat of reac­ themselves it soon got monotonous looking at those tons of trips. Motion carried to send tionary laws. These new men cold cuts. etc. A smorgasbord can best be described as a legit­ letters to New Orleans and Mo­ 4 4 4 were also instructed to take their problems and questions as they bile stating facts and informing imate "free for all" for those people (called gourmands) who NOAH WEBSTER. May 24— arose to their Delegates, who Chairman J. Cannon; Secretary HaUs that crew will not payoff like to eat mass' production style and indefinitely. No wrest­ would be glad to set them right. F. D. Gardner. New Business: until the old beef is settled. ling or guerrilla tactics allowed. One of these smorgasbords Under Good and Welfare it was Motion to discuss death of Broth­ Good and Welfare: Brother Jones has enough food to feed half the population of Brooklyn — decided to set aside one table er Paul Hunt. It was agreed suggested that Ship's Delegate and there still would be enough left over for a few Dagwood for the men on watch. One min­ that each man would donate not see 1st Assistant about fans for sandwiches to take home. Anyway, we'd like to know if there ute of silence observed for Broth­ less than ten dollars, part of the crew mess and some of the foc'sles. Also he is to see Cap­ ers lust at Sea. are any Seafarers who had Ihe nerve to help themselves at a which would go to defraying tain about payment of subsist­ genuine smorgasbord in one of those Scandanavian countries. the expenses of the funeral (ap­ ence for time ship was in Mobile. proximately $55) and the rest to We wonder if those people have smorgasbords for breakfast, be forwarded to Brother Hunt's dinner and supper? What Seafarer will contribute a humor­ relatives in care of Joe Volpian. ous smorgasbord story for the LOG? The officers would be allowed to 4 4 4 donate to this fund if they so PETROLITE. May 23—Chair­ desired. One minute of silence 4 4 4 On the radio recently we heard a popular love song about man Frank Livingston; Record­ for Brothers lost at sea. PAUL REVERE. June 27— New Orleans. Taking a quick guess we'll say that the composer ing Secretary Frederick Willis. Chairman W. Saylors; Secretary 4 4 4 must have been a Mardi Gras participator with a romantic hang­ Under New Business it was mov­ L. E. Meyers. Delegates reported SS MONROE VICTORY — ed to give the Captain the new Chairman E. L. Eriksen, Record- their departments as okay. Good over. Are there any lovers down in New Orleans who keep repair list along with a copy of ing Secretary S. I. Higginbotham. and Welfare: Stewards to clean faithfully singing this love song about New Orleans? . . . Brother the list for last trip. Magan was j order according to Dele- recreation room and laundry a James A Johnston right now is finishing his three months of elected Ship's Delegate. Motion gates reports. Under New Busi­ week and then rotate with other electrical knowledge up in Illinois. He interrupted his school corried to bring charges against ness all members were warned departments. Men to wear shirts work to participate in the SlU's 1946 General Strike, A vote of performers. Under Good and that performers would be or T shirts in messroom. One thanks to a real militant Brother. . . . The weekly SEAFARERS Welfare there was much discus­ brought up on charges. G. Wer- minute of silence foi Brothers LOG will be sailing free of cost to the homes of tlie following Brothers: William Cogswell of Alabama, Claude West of Florida, sion on cleanliness of quarters. muth . was elected Ship's Dele­ lost at sea. W. C. Mathews of Florida, Arthur Shaw of New Jersey, W. C. The Stewards Delegate volunteer­ gate. Motion by E. Eriksen that 4 4 4 JAMES SWAN. June 8—Chair­ Fritz of Louisiana, Norman Ward of North Carolina, William ed to contact the MMLA for ship's delegate talk to the boss books. The Delegates agreed to stevedore and request him to man M. Burnstine; Secretary I. Boyd of Alabama, George Ehmsen of New Jersey, Kenny Lewis inspect the cots when, they came see that his men keep the mess C. Gentile. Paul Basberg elected of Alabama, Michael Geagan of Massachusetts, R.. J. Orput of aboard. One minute of silence hall and pantry clean if the Ship's Delegate by acclamation. Oklahoma, Leon Johnson of Florida, John Scott of Ohio, Thomas for Brothers lost at sea. stevedores are to continue using Good and Welfare: Crew dis­ Sloan of Georgia, H. C. McCurdy of Florida, Norman Henson of them. One minute of silence for satisfied because Captain did not Florida, Roy Kelly of Tennessee. . . . By the way, our definition 4 4 4 issue draw making it necessary of a shillelagh is — it's an Irish club without an address. ... Is MONROE. May 30—Chairman Brothers lost at sea. for many men to leave personal there any Seafarer who brought back a real shillelagh from RoY Hawes; Recording Secretary STEEL ADVOCATE. June 20— effects in cleaners, etc. Motion Ireland as a souvenir? . . . Captain Ernest Braithwaite of the SS l^aymond A. Hestres. Deck and Engine Department Delegates re­ Chairman Mike Hook; Recording carried that men keep the mess- William Carson (which didn't have a mutiny aboard after all the minded permit and MFOW men Secretary Paul James. Under hall cleaner. Motion carried that labor-hating newspapers stated it did) said the erroneous report aboard that they would have^to Old Business there was a motion minutes be mailed to the LOG, was an "unwarranted reflection on a crew which is definitely get off at the first American port. by Roales to have the Delegates New Yoi'k Headquarters and much above the average in conduct and ability." Every ship which has an SIU ciew has the best sailors in the world. The Chairman read the article make another effoi't to get an; Norfolk Branch. YOG TELL 'EM f SIGN yOUR NAME AND GIVE YOUR BOOK NUMBER. moo CUT and RUN �Ptuat Ttn Fridar. July 3a 1841 TtfE SEAFARB»» li & G B= %•' VBE MEMBERSRIP SPEAKS Seafarer On Cape Raee Logs Recent Trip To Europe As 'One Of My Best' To the Editor: THE WACOSTA ENTERS LEHAVRE Antwerp, Bremen and Rotter­ dam. We ought to have a dam good time. Two days after we left the U.S. the ship's delegate started to negotiate with the old man on a draw list for' foreign ports. No kidding, we really have had some good times and more are in the making. We got copies of the LOG tell­ ing about the opening of the neAV New Orleans Hall. If New York doesn't get a new one soon I'll be shipping out of the Gulf where they give free showers. Didn't think I'd write, did Seriously though, the new Hall you? Well, I fooled you. Here is a beautiful locking spot and it is and you're stuck with it. a tribute to the men who voted Tm on a C-1, a South Atlantic overwhelmingly on the $10 build­ job, and I couldn't have picked ing assessment. It shows that a better one at that. we are really going places with The gang on the Cape Race is the new look. 100 percent Union and if any one gets out of line we call a THE HORRORS meeting and all is squared away The new strike kitchen in immediately. N.O. will surely give the ship­ We are now on our way to owners the horrors. Meetings are being held on the ship every Sunday on No. 5 hatch (see cut) and they go off very smooth. I took several rolls A familiar sight to Seafarers is this view tak«n from tlie of film and the photos are in­ bow of Waterman's Wacosla. The ship shown is a French tug cluded. The photos were taken after pulling the Wacosta into the locks at Le Havre, France. Photo the -meeting and then the gang was by Donald Rood, Wacosta's Deck Maintenance. posed for pictures. Instead of the usual coffee time we had a watermelon party, thanks to Chief Steward Fidel G. Lukban, The food on here is very tasty and weU prepared. It is like dining at the Waldorf every night. It is a very clean ship and To tho Editor: terman ships. The policy of this the men are very cooperative. company of shifting stores from, Of course, life is kept from the We had a fast and eventful one ship to another should be humdrum with five or six com- trip. First we picked up five abolished as it results in dam-', edi£ins aboard (I'm looking for stowaways just outside of New aged and poor-grade supplies.. a good straight man), and a York from the SS Wacosta, and The butter, meat; and eggs came handful of card players. Chances carried them all over Europe and aboard in bad shape. are that this trip will go down finally dropped them in Le Regular meetings were held Havre. in orderly SIU style. Cape Race men hold .one of their regular weekly ship­ in my personal log as one of (Ed. Note: When the SS board meetings. In the center, with paper in hand, is James my best. NIGHT SAILINGS Wacosta dropped a lifeboat Ed Larkiii Flanagan, AB, Deck Delegate, reading his report to the crew. The ship earned the name" of Chief Electrician outside New York harbor to Man with back to camera and arm raised is John Hopkins,'The Fly By Night Raphael."' transfer the five stowaWays to SS Cape Race Oiler and Engine Department Delegate. We hit Bremen, Bremerhaven, the SS Raphael Semmes, the forward releasing gear jam­ Hamburg, Antwerp, Rotterdam, med while the after block and Le Havre, but only spent' swung past the heads of the one night in port. That was in' stowaways wd the Deck De­ Antwerp which is the most ex-' partment men in the boat. pensive of them' all. So it made a hard trip for Cool SIU seamamhip saved everyone—arriving in the morn-" the day. however. A full ac­ ing and leaving in the evening. count of the near-disaster fur­ To the Editor: Returning to Norfolk on June nished by Seafarer Donrid I would like to compliment Rood of the Wacosta appeared 7th we ran aground in a short' blow, but were pulled off, afterCharles Raymond on his letter in the LOG of July 16. some hard work, in time to tiein the LOG of July 16 about The Captain okayed three up and leave the dock the same' the shipowners who are trying! meals a day for the stowaways, day. to break up the unions with the which helped out the cooks ov­ If we have a good payoff, we help of a fev/ politicians itj ertime a bit. They worked on can call it, all-in-all, a pretty Washington. deck, and assisted the galley- fair trip. ; I am with him whole-heartedly 1 man. R< M. Garzod, when he say^ we must stick' The ship was in a pitiful con­ Deck Delegate together and make the SIU a dition when we came aboard. SS Raphael Seimnes leader for all maritime unions to The foc'sles had even been left follow. dirty by the previous crew. We've Moved, Wants LOG • In this great organization of cleaned her up a good deal now, ours I am just one man. But I though the overtime was held To Keep Coming After the business at hand was disposed of and the meet­ to the minimum, which wasn't will do my best to convince my To the Editor: shipmates and Brothers that we ing adjourned. Steward Fidel Lukban, center, holding knife, so good. rolled out three king-size watermelons and the feast was on. will be in trouble if we do not I- would like to infoim you. GOOD REPLACEMENT Popular fellow, that Lukban. stick together. that 1 have moved and would, The previous Mate, "Snuggy," like the LOG sent to my new; To change the subject slightly, for Snug Harbor, was replaced address. I want to thank Bill Champlin by a man whom everyone con­ Being a former Seafarer and. for his articles on "Why Bosuns siders okay. So with a ' good member of the SIU, 1 still likeGet Grey Hair." He may not To the Editor: half a toe, but may have to lose Bosun and highly recommended to . keep up with the Union ac­ realize it, but he is teaching us one more. Can't seem to get rid Well, boys, is there room for a cooks, plus a lively crew, things tivities and the doings of my younger members, future Bosuns brother who has been hospi­ of this infection. went very well. friends, with whom 1 sailedwe hope, good lessons in his talized for the past five months Gosh, sometimes I could go There was a character in the during my years with the Sea­ articles. but is slowly getting back on for a couple of eggs the way the deck department known as farers. I am not a Bosun yet, although his feet? Where is that mail and James Gillis used to feed. The "Chicago," who was always givr I am an AB, and I don't think where is that oldtimer James Steward on that ship was tops as Ing the hoys a laugh; and Here's hoping that all goes I will ever get to be as good as Mulligan? I just ran across his a feeder. Whenever I go on a "Scotty" John Gowling, the gal- well with the Union and the some Bosuns I've sailed with. name in a recent LOG. Jimmy, ship and see him 1 know she is leyman, an old salt, kept things gains made over the years. Here's But there is one thing I'm sure if you run across this I sure going to be okay in the chow de­ hopping too. The crewmess. Bill cheers for a great Union, the' Seafarers. Happy sailing, bro­ of. That is that I am learning coidd use some of those sea partment. Ray did his job to everyone's thers. something from BiU and the stores cigarettes. I hope to be out of here next satisfaction. ^ B. C. Blair. Jr. ; other- Bosuns who contribute to Otherwise I'm doing okay here month and back on a ship, so ' Plenty of food was put aboard, c/o R. L. Dobbs the LOG. in the Frisco Hospital. Been here keep her sailing until then. but tlie quality and variety was Hi. 12. Hwy. 42 Albert Mosher five months and have lost only bad as is often the case on Wa­ Donald P. Gelinas Atlanta. Ga. Crewmen Take Stowaways On Extended European Tour Sets His Course By Bosun Series, Haymond's Letter Hospitalized, Pines For Good Ship 11^ �•Tr-'i') "•••'A THE Fziday, July 30. 1948 Inland Seafarer Applauds Union For Hiring Hall Win Vol plan of Special Services could give me an idea on how to ob­ I would like to congratulate tain cdiiies of ship's discharges and thank the SlU Negotiating that I have lost. With this draft Committee for our recent Hiring coming up I may need them. Please send the LOG to me in Hall victory." Although I am of Phil-Kron Drive-In, one of the younger members I car i Bloomington, Illinois. I would realize that the Hiring Hall is I have notified'you of this change vital to Union security, and to , of address sooner, but I have the preservation of our con­ been in the ^ospital with a bad ditions. leg injury—the result of getting So, congratulations are in order too close to an air-conditioning both to the Committee and to the unit. entire membership back of them. Thanks again Brothers, and keep 'em sailing—SIU style of I hope you will publish my ad­ course. dress with this letter for it may Ralph Padget help me to get in toueh with Bob McDonald and some of my (Ed. Note: Lost discharges other shipmates whom I have may be replaced by applying at lost contact with out lufre in any Coast Guard Office that Illinois. I would sure like to issues papers. In New York hear from them. the address is Pier 9. East By the way, I wonder if Joe River. They require your name, the name of the ships and the dates you were on them. There is a charge of BERTH WANTED 35. cents for the first duplicate AND QUICK, TOO discharge, and five cents for each additional one.) SEAFARERS LOG Deck Man iiiiiii/iiP'sp, To Ihe Editor: To the Editor: THE RUNNER'S STEWARDS No beefs for Ihis Steifrards Department. The Marine Run­ ner's Stewards Department received a vote of thanks from the entire crew for the excellent food served. Responsible for the good chow are, left to right, kneeling — Chang Kung, Galley Utility; Tom Reilly, Chief Steward; F. Napoli, 3rd Cook. Standing — Ching Han, BR; A. Rose, Utility; George Finn, Waiter; L. Zumbha, Night Cook^Baker; J. Geiger, Messman; S. Edwards, BR; W. Mantalow, Messman; J. Mastonaik, Chief Cook and J. Meitz, Bartender. Blasts Magazine For Views On Wall Street Beatings To the Editor: While 1 was on one of the ru'stpots of the Isthmian navy recently, I picked up a back copy of the "Saturday Evening Post." In it I found the most vicious anti-labor editorial I have ever read, a sweet little bit. of sewage about the Wall Street strikers and the help we gave them. . This piece of journalistic slime says our "strategy was the strategy of communist-nazi street fighting." Goebbels would have wept tears of envy at that switch. His technique was to charge others with the crimes he himself was committing. The statement that unarmed, defenseless pickets, Worth Pittman, OS, recent­ outnumbered more than two to ly paid off the SS Harry Peer, one by the police, who had their after being aboard the Carras skulls cracked by the score, were tanker for her first two voy­ indulging in "communist-nazi street fighting" was the most ages under an SIU contract. cynical lie I ever had read. Bom in North Carolina, Bro­ BLUE NAZIS ther Pittman now makes his The only nazis in Wall Street home in Norfolk. Va. that day " were the uniformed Marshall Plan Aide Praises Bosun Article By Tex Suit Please, sir; could you run thefollowing ad in the next issue of the LOG? After reading that -General Hershey has his old job back again (and it ain't handing To the Editor: out Hershey bars, kiddies), I ^When I got through reading suddenly have the urge to get the July 9 issue of the LOG, I away from -it all. Here it is: felt constrained to write you a POSITION WANTED/ complimentary letter about your article on page 3 headed, "When Desire position aboard ship A Bosun Is Really A Bosun." leavipg USA for about two I read this thing through twice years. Must leave before Aug­ ust 30. Am young man, in because it is such an excellent early • twenties, have no de­ piece of labor journalism. Then pendants and am non-veteran. I showed it to Marion Hedges, Hold continuous discharge for wartime service. I hold all for many years with the Interna­ ratings in the engine room tional Brotherhood of Electrical and have full book in SIU. Workers, who is our labor in­ Am allergic to crowds, es­ formation officer in the Labor pecially if fhey're all dressed Division of EGA. He also appre­ ciated it very much. in khaki. Please help! I want to congratulate you and Ed Larkin Tex Suit,for this piece which cer­ tainly is a highly readable and well presented item that must command the attention of your members And influence their con­ duct . and employment on ship­ board. The piece is an excel­ lent illustration of good labor education material through com­ petent labor journalism. Page Eleyan ' storm troopers of the New York police force. The only clubs that were swung were theirs, the one^ that are filled with lead. The cops had the guns, the blackjacks and the jails. They even had the judges. The workers on the picketline, "pobr slobs" Westbrook Pegler might have called them, had no way to defend themselves but to bleed all over the cops who beat them down. In fact, it must have cost a sweet penny to dryclean all the blood from those mappy blue suits. This example of editorial pros- titution goes on to wonder "whether the right to strikTe is more" .sacred than the right to work; whether it includesj the right to commit acts of violence against people who don't want to strike; whether our epterprises have no rights of their own." It gives me a laugh to see the "Saturday Evening Post" worrying about the right to work. They didn't do itauch thinking about it during the de­ pression when millions were begging for jobs. At that time they fought every measure the Government introduced to give work to the unemploj^ed. RIGHT TO SCAB Of course, it isn't the right to work they're thinking about at all. They're worrying about thb right to fink. And the right to strike is more sacred than the right to scab. As for violence, unionists nev­ er seek it. When a strike is re- Bill SUPPORTS UFE duced to violence the workers invariably lose, because, the whole force of society is arrayed against them. Nevertheless, worker.? have a right to defend thcm.^cl'cs against scabs who I hope you will continue to tr.'.to smash their pieketlines. send us your paper. This Labor I In fact, that is the very defini­ Division is set up in EGA so tion of the right to strike, which that the entire American labor ' is the right of workers to de­ movement may have a share in fend their jobs and their work­ making European recoVery a suc­ ing conditions by defending their cess. Your own organization and pieketlines. I suppose that what your own members will have no the "Saturday Evening Post" small part in this because of the To the Editor: wants is strikes without picketkey shipping operation you help lines. Thousands of seamen served to fulfill. jAnd that bit about "our en­ for years during the war on all Ted F. Silvey terprises"—corporations to you—• waters. Thousands more were having rights of their owh is Executive Assistant torpedoed, bombed, fired upon, another twist. One hurtian right Labor Advisors and suffered injuries and loss is worth a hundred property Economic Cooperation Admin. of limbs. Undoubtedly we were essen­ rights. The right to a decent Washington, D. C. tial during the war or we would wage is more sacred than the right to a juicy dividend. have been drafted then. But NOW, NOW BOYS MEMBER PUTS OKAY now, after receiving our dis­ Any time the paper "rights" charge of substantially contin­ ON PR HOSPITAL, of a corporation,"a fictitious per­ uous service, we may still be DOCTORS, NURSES son is what the courts say a eligible for twenty-qne months corporation is, conflict with the additional military time. To :^e Editor: rights of American citizens I When will it be possible for After spending one ' month in an ex-seaman to settle down and say let the corporation go hang. / Incidentally, it should be re­ the Marine Hospital at Stop 7, establish a home and raise a called that the "Saturday Even­ San Juan, Puerto Rico imder family? ing Post" is the magazine that I continued sailing after the the care of Dr. Goca Mir, I recently glorified Gonrmodore should like to give full credit war. I think it is unfair to draft Manning of the SS America. men that contributed as much to the doctors and nurses there. to victory as those who served Manning was described as the "terror of the seamen's unions." Speaking for myself and the six in the Armed Forces. Now, now boys, there's nothing other SIU men in there at the Gan't our officials do some­ to be afraid of. time, we were given every at­ thing to prevent this? Must we I guess it is foolish of me to tention and care, as are all stop sailing now and enter- the take notice of the rantings of armed foi'ces? the "Saturday Evening Post," patients including the veterans Please give us any information that "kept woman of the press." and federal workers. that you maj' have on what is It is composed almost entirely All the nurses are just as nice being done. of large advertisements paid for • Bill Corringlon a they can be. They make by the richest corporations in the every effort to help the patients (Editors Note: No ruling has country. It's too much to expect and make them comfortable. come down from Washington the editorial page to play a Any Brothers needing hospitali­ since ihe article in the LOG different tune. zation should try to head down for July 2. Whenever a deNaturally the phonograph this way if they can. cisoion is made or any further plays for the hand that turns Also we want to thank Sal­ information comes through you the crank. The Post would speak vador Golls and the SIU staff will be informed in the'pages for us, I suppose, if we bought in San Juan for their attention. of the LOG. In the meantime, a million dollars worth of space We got the LOG and cigarettes the SIU Washington Represent- every week. Any opinion that every Wednesday as well as' iative will continue pushing goes to the highest bidder isn't many magazines. I for the exemption of seamen worth worrying about. who sailed during the war.) George Litchfield Steamboat O'Doyle Feels Seamen Deserve Draft Status Of Vets �Page TwelTe ®:P m THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, July 30. 1948 Thank Negotiators Vendor's Delegate Flays Chief Mate Crewmen For Winning Hiring Hall For Crew's Low Morale In Far East To the Bditos: senting each of the departmeids to study the agreement. We'd like to address a few ( We hit Colombo and then Cal­ we would suggest that tJiis Mate To the Editor: They have discovered several cutta. Finally time off was take a good rest cure for his woi-ds to the SIU negotiating methods of approach that can be Four months out of New York granted to half the boys on Wed­ neuroses. He should talEe along Committee: used with propriety and effec­ the SS Steel Vendor of the Isth- nesday, to the other half on a seaman's manual and a ci^y tiveness by such a Union as ours. Brothers, you have done a miaA Steamship Company com­ Thursday. of the Isthmian agreement. He superb job On the Union Hiring These suggested clarifications will pleted its round-the-world cruise might turn out to be possilSe to clause of our contract and we require some adaptation, of One OS, after a hard day on by entering New Orleans. sail with. Bucking for ^if^er! thank you for making it the best course, and we shall leave that Although the Skipper and the Wednesday, finished his sanitary Bah! Hiring Hall agreement in the to you. Chief Mate consider the Deck work on Thursday then lay down Your previous work in the he-; The Engine Department. also maritime industry. Department one of the best they during coffee time. He fell asleep gotiations for this .part of our We want to teU ypm how much contract has helped us a lot, and ever have sailed with., the Chief and nobody woke him up due to has some overtime beefs, but the a little confusion arising from the Stewards Department is the we appreciate your tireless ef­ Mate is bucking for a Skipper's all of us on the Afoundria appre­ first time-off of the trip. The forts in developing this out­ ciate it immensely. If there is position with Isthmian and he Chief Mate called the Ship's standing clause. We owe ycai a anything in our listed suggestions has undermined the morale of o^^Ap CbsT^Oc real vote of thanks for your co­ that is useful to you, we shall be the crew, especially in the Deck Delegate to view the relaxing OS and took advantage of the op­ AAID ISTHMIAN operation and support. You also satisfied. Department. (SOOUTINTHB t portunity to back down on the deserve the gratitude of all Sea­ He claims to have 15 years ex­ shore leave agreed upon. /kOHOAVSOd/ Jewry Palmer farers for coiitributing so much perience as a Chief Mate, but in James Murphy In Indian ports and elsewhere of interest and value to them. our estimation it will take an­ Juan Oquenda other 20 years before he qualifies in the tropics the climate is, as William D. Burke HAVE SXIGGESTIONS everybody knows, unbearable. as a good one. T. Tuczlcowsld Even the natives have a respite To further show you that we E. ^Carihy To be a good seaman and to be n the hottest part of the day. are back of you 100 percent in Jesse Sweet respected as such, a Mate should :3ut not the crew of the SS Steel the coming negotiations on clari­ C. Silvertsen know something about the Vendor. fications in the Union's standard (Ed. Note: The suggestions handling of men and the care of frei^er agreement, we the from the Afoundria crew have Air-hammers and chipping a ship. This man lacks knowl­ hammers! Chipping, scraping ship's sore thunffi. The food iff crewmembers ^ of the Afoundiro been turned over to the Ne- • edge of both. and painting! The work went unsatisfactory to both crew and have elected a committee repre­ gotiatirig Committee^) MAY LEARN YET on. To add to the Deck Depart­ officers. Show him a merited half-hour ment's discomfort, the Chief The Chief Cook was warmed of overtime and, man alive, you Mate kept running around de­ and reprimanded. Members of would think the company was manding more and more. No that department are assayed to realization that seamen are hu­ going to mark him down as in­ man beings not robots. work they are not supposed to efficient if he did not dispute it! Some day this Mate may learn do without overtime. The Stew­ KEPT BOTH HALVES " that by giving a little he will net ard himself is doing work that To the Editor: Moreover, he made constant plenty. would be overtime for others. references to the SIU, saying that A few examples will illustrate I'd like to say a few words Union seamen were drunken We are looking forward to what the point. in behalf of the boys on the e:^:the Patrolman will say to clarify As is normal SIU procedure, bums and that a ship would be cursion boat, Steel Pier of the He the work assigned to each man the Ship's Delegate, when better off without them. Boston-Provincetown rxm. didn't seem to know that he had in the Stewards pepartment" so elected, notified the Chief Mate I entered the marine hospital of the crew's choice. An, effort the SIU to thank for his own as to avoid beefs next trip. here in Boston last week with was made to settle certain dis­ wages and conditions. No wonder blood poisoning. I was dead Incidentally, the Purser turned pute in advance. There was an the crew's morale sagged. Who broke, disappointed in life and agreeable discussion of working really was to blame for the out to be so ardent a radio hob­ expecting them to chop off a loggings? byist that medical care has been rules, overtime and shore leave. finger. In my pants was only a We were to meet each other hard to get. Working rules were to be h.alf pack of cigarettes and not a checked by the contract in case half way. The Mate seemed to nickel to call the Hall. S. J. Jandora any disagreement arose. Any think that half-way meant his Well, I finally fell into a Ship's Delegate overtime disputes were to be keeping both halves. troubled sleep to experience As proud members *of the SIU SS Steel Vendor settled aboard ship if possible. wierd dreams of empty cigar­ Shore leave was to be given half ette packages. After a night of the crew on Saturday, the other fitful slumber, lo and behold! The half on Monday. next morning in bounded Red Things turned out differently, Cashman with a cheerie "good however. morning" and an aii' that took When we arrived at Bombay, care of such matters at the right the Chief Mate was approached time. Under his zirm was a on the shore leave question. His great big carton of butts. God answer was that there would be bless him! no -;Shore leave until Calcutta. Wrfl, to make a. long storyJust why, we never knew. short, rd like to take this apLeaving Bombay, the Chief Seafarer Johnny Thompson po-itamity to thank all the boys tslcM a stroU .along a Ham­ Cook was notified of eary chow. on the Bteel Pier for the dona­ burg street. He was sailing But unfortunately the galley tion of $15 backs. Deep thanks aboard the SS Trinity Victory stove broke down. The Chief especially to the oldtimers at the lime. Since then, he's Mate, a neurotic case if ever aboard and the skipper. there was one, came down ravhad a vacation in his home town, Roanoke, Virginia. Lex Farjoy Smokes, Donation Cheer Up Brother Sick In Brighton «^Sees Hamburg Sights HAD SMOOTH TRIP TO AFRICA WANTS MORE POEMS Maritime Made Clear BY SEAMAN'S WIFE By LOG, Says Unionist PORTY Box LUNCHES , FOR THE STEEL VENDOR / To the Editor: m ing. Apparently he expected the Ship's- Delegate to perform a miracle and get supper. He stated that if we wanted to run things this way it was okay with him. - No shore leave and work from bell to bell. This, of course, came as a sur­ prise. The crew had nothing to do with -the state of supper. Had the crew agreed to a no-penalty hour maybe the Mate would have judged everything fine and dandy, but an SIU crew does not work that way. There were no major complaints aboard the Robin Line's SS Marine Arrow on her last run, to Africa, according to Jack Dietrich, second from left, who was in the Black Gang. The Arrow touched at Capetown. Port Elizabeth. East London. Durban. Lourenco Marques and Beira. On the way Mit. bez cargo was mostly automobiles and heavy maehineey. She came back wUh ore and tea. Brother Dietrich says that the only real beefs concerned the food once in a while and a few shortages in the slopchest. The Arrow brought back two Seafarers who had been hospitalized in Ca^ietown and who had a hard time finding a Robin Skkipper to take them. SosTYt but the rest of the boys cannot be identi^Bed.- My husband h4s his LOG sent home every week and since he is out at sea most of the time I get it before he does. I read most of the articles, some of the things 1 know about. 1 always read the poetry in LogA-Rhythms. ^ Beceijtly there was one by Mirs. Betty Constantin (I don't r(3Tieaiber the date as I cut it out and framed it). The name of the poem was, "I Am A Seaman's Wife.", It really hit the spot, as 1 am sure other jailor's wives .win teR you. Could yoo please print some more /of her poems? 1 tfeiisk they're swell. Mrs. Richasd V-an Dmren. (Eri. Note: How Mrs. Constanrin?) about it, To the Editor: For the past few weeks I have been receiving the SEAFARERS LOG and I wish to take this oppbrtunity to say that I have been reading it with a great deal of interest. At times 1 have been puzzled when reading in the daily press about waterfront problems and various seamen's unions. Now the LOG has set me straight. I can now follow the course of events intelligently. 1 win also say that after I read, the LOG I give them to my fellow workers. I wish to extend cordial greet­ ings, and to wish the SIU every success. Fingel Stening Financial Secretary Local 20 American Flint Glass Worker's . . Union of N. A. �Tff£ SEAWARERS Jttlr 30' 1040 •_••••:• •- tP:.- LOG Page ^luxlMa Crew Calls Stewards Rdl, Thoughts Of A Lonely Seaman Praises Entire Department Lying In His Darkened Bunk To Ihe Editox: Here is something "wy rarely encovuttered scnvadays aboard these ^lips and tiiat is praise of the Steward and his gang. Bat here aboard this ship we have this praise for them. All the boys aboard the Lahaina Victory agree that this was one of the best Stewards Departments they've seen in a long, long time. We all hope to sail again with this "bunch of. bellyrobbers." In order to satisfy the demands of the crew concerning fresh stores, the Steward went out of his way on many occasions. For this we're very grateful and he gets a unanimous vote of thanks from us. It really is a pleasure to have fresh stores in some out. of the way port. In case you ever meet up with him, his name is Bill Hay, but he's nicknamed "Aus­ sie." Then we have our Chief Cook, and a damn good Chief Cook he is. His name is Alf Kaden. Talk about this man cooking grub, you've get to go a long way be­ fore you'll find anyone that'll compare with Alf. As for bread and cakes, Ken­ neth Harper our Baker cannot be outdone. Pies just like Mom used to make. And Pedro Rodriguez,, our 2nd Cook, de­ serves every bit of praise as a hard worker and a "Johnny on the spot" in the galley. . Stewards Department, and that's what made the trip on thw Robin Line ship a good one. In concluding, let me, the writer, say, if you ever meet up with a galley crew like this one, get on the ship and homestead her. it's too bad we can't sail this on? any more as Robin is laying her up at the end of this trip. So, with thanks from all of us aboard the Lahaina Victory, we wish this Stewards Depart­ ment, for a job well done, loads of luck in their future jobs. Harry J. Pollins For the crew Lahaina Victory ATTENTION! If you don't find linen when you go aboard your ship, notify the HeiU ut once. A telegram from Le Havre or Singapore won't do you any good. It's your bed and you have to lie in it. To the Editor: My name is Johnny. A very common name I do admit; and I must confess I am a very com­ mon man. Just one of the many unadjusted persons making their way in this world who appear to be going backwards, but are really advancing against the tide. Bom under the sign of Cancer, I am a man of the month of June, and according to my sign am supposed to be mild-temper­ ed. But given a few glasses of Vodka, I can scon turn into an aggravating nusiance. So I guess that T should not drink. But I do, just to prove the weakness of the human flesh. I am not particularly honest, as "111 use a lie as soon as the truth if there's profit in it. I've seen most of the world and tried most of its vices. If I've learned any lessons Fm not aware of it. HAPPY SMILES FROM THE DEPTHS me complain? But many are tht times when my head was hidden in my pil­ low aboard, that I swore in wrath (not cried, for a seaman is not allowed to cry) against my own weakness—^my lack of willpower to create a cleaner life for myself. Yet that would be contrary to my professed be­ liefs; so I allow my weaknesses to rule my destiny and follow in the footsteps of generations of men who lived and died as sea­ men while their inner soul cried out to be different—to live as chey imagined the people ashore to be living. As we go along we could men­ tion all the boys in the depart­ ment but that would take a ream of copy. But there is one messman who has the backing of his mess mates. He's C. Veira, good Union man and a good messman. It seems that these Seafarers aboard went out of their way to do a better job than the average LOG Ranks With Best Union P^ers, Says ILGWU Official Lately I have been reading the DOG, a copy of which is mailed to the Poughkeepsie Trades and Labor Council. We receive any number of Union journals, but this is the first time that I have felt impelled to make any comment for the record. I think the LOG is one of the best Union papers I have ever read. Your members also seem to think so because they evi­ dently read it and enjoy it too. Good luck to you. M. Goodman District Manager International Ladies' Garment Werkws' Union Am I happy and content? Of you swear at your own helpless­ ness for you cannot help them. course not! Who is? Next time it may be you -out I am the boatswain — the man there alone in the furious sea who takes the dirt. If the crew fighting to stay afloat for a few works too hard, I am a slave endless minutes only to realize driver. If they take it easy, I how futile it is to resist the sea am not a good boatswain and I closing over your head—and end­ will not last long in my present less oblivion. capacity. If able to, I must al­ Death is no stranger on ship­ ways follow the golden middleboard. Cargo falls; a sling way. breaks; a hawser snaps; a sea The bums on the waterfront, breaks green over the deck.' Or the pimps and panderers — and a careless grip slips as you're their mealtickets, the prostitutes —in the millions of cabarets and cheap nightclubs around the world cater to the seafaring men —they are my alloted friends. Do you hear You do not! ALL DESERVE CREDIT To the Editox: No one gives a damn so why drenches your clothes. Your shauM I? tongue is a swollen lump in your I have been double-crossed and mouth, and you have a thirst I have double-crossed. I know that mere water cannot quench. as much about deceit and cor­ Winter time in the Norlh A.truption as I do about sincerity lantic K tough in another way. and honesty — m ab e more. Mountainous waves break across The world is rotten to the core the deck taking all in its way, and I know it. The biggest rat The ^p is covered with a thick gets the most tender morsels; layer oT ice that increases byand I have not been starving. the hour. The fast-flying spray stings your face and bums your TO THE WDVNER eyes as you peer into the black Justice is for the strong and vastness that envelopes you even the victorious. May I always in mid-day. be on the side of the winners! When your close comrades are I am but a man. washed over the side and lost,- the Islands They seem skins. Left Swift. Ask Clarification Of Port Ruling Wo have heard that there is ruling in the Port of Mobile that aU SUP members who ac­ cept transportation on SIU con­ tracted vessels must get off. As far as we know this has not applied to other Atlantic and Gulf ports. Therefore, we would like to liave a clarification on this sup­ posed ruling in the port of Mol>ile. They're Here — 1948 Bound Logs Just arrived! Bound volumes of the SEAh'ARERS LOG for January through June, 1948. Description: Complete and unabridged, bound in sturdy tan buckram with dates lettered in gold. Price: $2.50 per copy, the cost of binding. Copies are excellent for reference, homeuse or just plain browsing. If you're building a library, copies of past years are also available in six-months editions at the same price. How to order: Call in person or write to the Head­ quarters baggage room, 4th Floor, 51 Beaver Street, New York 4,-N. Y. A seaman gets to know and understand every emotion in ex­ istence. Homesickness, if he has a home. More often he has none. The life at sea is soft at times; But stiU he has a tender ^K)t but more often harder than any­ for some certain town or place one ashore would brieve. which holds dear memories for There are nights in the trop­ him. ics with a perfectly calm sea, BEYOND REASON when you ride along the coast of an island or steam ahead Fear he. knows too. Not fear We SUP members have the rolling sluggishly in the deep of physical pain; but fear when deepest respect and appreciation he is looking death right in the for all SIU members, their con­ face and sees things he does not tracts and rulings made by the understand. Things beyond the membership of the Atlantic and power of reasoning are dreaded Gulf District. more than death itself. We would like to have an im­ Loneliness at times drives him mediate reply so that it will mad. There is the longing for reach us before the ship re­ the companionship of a woman, turns to the Port of Mobile on for affection. There is a des­ July 26th. Thank you for your perate desire for a home to come consideration in this matter. back to after a long voyage— John C. Jackson someone to work" for who will D. R. Emge appreciate and admire his Michael A. Servine achievements and whom he car swells and you drowse in the worship as dear to him. Alcoa Cavalier arms of Morpheus, as your ham­ Dreams are our main enjoy­ (Ed. Note: SIU Headquart­ mock "swings to the rhythm of ment. One plans and schemes ers stales that at the present the ship's movements. for the future, but very seldom time the rules in existence re­ do tliese dreams come true. New garding SUP men on SIU A JOY TO HAND driams and ambitions replace ships, as well as SIU men on Taking your turn at the wheel, the old ones. So he remains SUP ships, is the same as it has a few spokes of the rudder is ever a dreamer—^just a dreamer. been since 1945. That is. that aU that's needed to keep the Maybe one is far happier that the men should have equal ship on her course. The lookout way. It is hard to say. If one shipping privileges as come under the particular shipping in the crow's nest of on the really tried to put his dreams rules of th^ particular district foc'sle-head is a joy in the re­ into reality and faUed, he would in which the men have ship­ freshing breeze of night after a be deprived of this one avenue of escape from the harshness of ped. . There has been no scorching day on deck. life. Then there would be noth­ In the daytime, when the sun change in this rule since 1945. ing absolutely nothing, left! is directly overhead, your body alBiough there have been is covered in perspiration that numerous misinterpretations.) John Wunderlich Jr. Woiidng below decks on the hot run soiith to hasn't taken the starch out of these Evelyn men. to enjoy feeling the perspiration pop out on their to right, they are: Gorman. Leighton and George To the Editor: dimbing the mast. Then the man with the hour glass and scythe pays a visit and a name is replaced by a new one on the ship's articles. �Page Fourteen THE NY Offering 'Equivalency' HS Dipioma Seafarers, 21 years old or over residing in New York State, who have not completed high school may qualify for an "equivalency diploma" by taking examinations being conducted' throughout the state. Successful candidates for the State High School Equivalency Diploma may make application for the Regents High School Diploma, provided they meet cer­ tain other requirements, through the principal of their local high school. Besides paving the way for a regents diploma, the equivalency diploma has other values, a New York City Board of Education officer pointed out. JOB HELP SEAFARERS LOG Friday. July 30. 1948 WHAT ttWMK. QUESTION: What hdp did you get from your older, experienced shipmates when you first went to sea? VLADIK SUSK. Electrician: A couple of bookmen took me in hand when I first went aboard a ship five years ago. They straightened me out on how it is in a Union crew. Then they told me what my job was in the Engine Room as a Wiper. They told me what I was supposed to do and not do. Then they showed me the right way to do things. They were pretty nice about it. but it took me six months to catch on to every­ thing. Since then. I've done my best to help a lot of new men myself. I think that's part of being a good Union member. That way we will always have good crews. The diploma is helpful where a high school education is requirec for a job, he said, since all em ployers will recognize it. It will also help those seeking to qualify for advanced educational train­ ing. Many people have qualified for the equivalency diploma ED BROWN, 3rd Asst. Eng.: The majority of men on my purely for reasons of persona satisfaction. first ship were inexperienced like Application forms for admis­ myself. They came from Sheepssion to the examinations, which head Bay. I had had mechanical will be given by official testing experience ashore so the transi­ agencies in various communities, may be obtained from any ac­ tion was not too difficult. Those credited high school in New York oldtimers aboard gave me a great State or by writing to the State deal of help during those green Education Department, Division days and I soon learned the of Examinations and Testing, know-how of a ship. Now that Albany 1, N. Y. I've retired as a Deck Engineer The completed application in the SIU. I'm helping the new form plus a four-dollar fee, is to men that come aboard in the be presented in person to a engine room, but there aren't school official. Notification when many these days. Remembering and where to report for the ex­ my early days on a ship I al­ amination will be forwarded to ways go out of my way to lend the applicant by mail. hand to a newcomer. The examination consists of a series of five tests, each taking TOM WILLIAMS, OUer: approximately two hours. Ac­ On my first trip out. I didn't cording to a memorandum issued leam much. It was at Christmas by the New York City Board of time and all the oldtimers were Education, "the examinations are going home for the holidays. tests of power and maturity. That's how a lot of inexperienced They are not primarily tests of knowledge of specific subject men made that trip with nobody matter." learning mucb. On following trips, it was different. With men CHOICE ANSWERS aboard who were familiar with the routine, things ran much In answering the questions, smoother and I had a chance to candidates will not have to do learn something. I really ap­ much writing, but will merely preciated the oldtimers asking select the best answer out of me to work with them. It was several choices that are given good experience and becoming him. acquainted with the engine room No extensive preparation such routine was made easy; The as enrolling in a special coach­ oldtimers alsa taught me alot ing course, is necessary, the about the SIU, something I Board of Education declared. didn't get on that first trip. Applicants wishing to brush up on their own are advised to . re­ view the fundamentals of Eng­ lish grammer and "improve their ability to handle the fundamental operations in general mathema­ By G. W. (Bill) CHAMPLIN ticle II, Section 13, the word tics." "plane" be stricken from the In New York City, applications Last week, I took the oppox'clause "repatriation by • train, may be obtained at Washington tunity afforded by this occa­ plane or vessel." Irving High School, 12th Street sional column to propose two Why support a competing in­ and Irving Place, between 9 clarifications of the contract to dustry which already has gone a A.M. and 1 P.M. and from 6:30 to long way toward straxigling our the Negotiating Committee. These 8:30 P.M. Completed applications American merchant marine pas­ may also be returned—in person suggestions were so well re­ senger service? —to that school. ceived that I feel sufficiently en­ Why put men back on the Non-residents of New York couraged to submit some more. shipping list from one to several State may file applications if First off, I suggest that Article months earlier than necessary in they wish to have their test re­ I, Section 32, of the General Dry these days of tough shipping? sults sent to school authorities Cargo Agreement, entitled '*Rest Planes should be resorted to only outside New York State, and pro­ Periods," be extended to include in direst distress. Maybe you vided the applicant presents a day workers at sea, particularly will recall my article on this sub­ letter from a local authority au­ when transitting the Suez Canal. ject in the LOG of December 5, thorizing him to take the tests. Second, I propose that in Ar­ 1947. ED LARKIN. Jr. Engineer: fiiiis? My early shipmates, taught me Illi many things that I haven't for­ gotten. They pointed out that the ship was my home and that I had to help keep it clean, as well as myself. They explained that the reason I signed on was to do a job. and that I had to fill the bill. They also impressed upon me that on a first trip silence is bliss. "Keep your mouth shut and observe what's going on," they said. Good ad­ vice, too. They told me I had to respect the ship's and my ship­ mates' property and the rights of others. I try to pass this all on to newer men. It's stuff that makes our Union strong. THOMAS KUSTAS, FWT: I first shipped on American ships out of the Union Hall in Portland. Oregon. . I was im­ pressed by the difference be­ tween the way new men were treated on these ships, and the way it was when I shipped ouf of Piraeus as a trimmer. Then I was practically a slave to the Chief Engineer and oldtimers kicked me around. Here, new men were treated with respect and consideration by the rest of the Union members. All showed an interest in helping us learn the ship's work and Union con­ tract. I was also impressed with the Union shipboard meetings where I learned how beefs and education was handled. BILL BLANTON, Electrician: I got started off on the right foot soon after I started going to sea. On my first SIU ship I sailed with several oldtimers who knew the score. It was a hungry Waterman scow and had beefs of every description. The way these men tackled the problem was very impressive. Quite a differ­ ence from the first two ships I sailed, one Panamanian and the other a WSA job, on which the crews were nondescript. Early in my sailing days I had the luck to meet two other Seafarers who were excellent seamen. They taught me- a helluva lot about first-class seamanship. iiisSjiitjW Brother Suggests More Contrart Clarifirations Third, I believe* Article II, Section 14, should state specifically that it also applies to men paid off or injured in foreign ports. I have seen many "chisels" worked, and have been the vic­ tim of some myself. Accordingly, it should be fur­ ther slated that a cash difference must be paid when a man re­ turns at a lower rate of fare than the agreement specifies. Foui'th, under Article II, Sec­ tion 36, room and board are often forced upon men by American consuls in foreign ports. Buenos Aires provides some examples. For instance, the Hotel Splen- dide Bouchard in BA is paid 12 pesos a day plus the customary additional amount for tax and employees' tips, bringing the total to about 1314 pesos. At the legal rate of four pesos for one U.S. dollar, this costs the company about $3.40. The seaman is chiseled out of the baldnce and is left with no money for cigarettes, toilet ar­ ticles, postagfe and other small matters. He either has to bum them or peddle his gear. Here's hoping that last wfeek's^ and this week's columns help us all along a bit. �W9 THE S E AF ARERS HE KEEPS THE COFFEE COMING LO G Page Fiftie i Injured Seamen Say Robin Line Held Up Return To The States The Robin Line was accused this week of ignoring its respon­ sibility in returning to the States crewmembers stranded in South Africa by illness, and injury. The charge was made by Sea­ farer Charles Garcia, hospitalized last April for injuries received on the Robin Hood, who says he was refused passage on several of the company's ships after more than a month's wait in Capetown. Garcia finally procured trans­ portation on the Marine Arrow, after U.S. consular intervention, and arrived in New York Mon­ day. He was accompanied by Lou Fisher, another Seafarer, who corroborated the story of com­ pany laxity. Fisher, an AB, had been felled by malaria while Seafarer Carl Barre, a Steward, turns to on the third declc aboard a Robin ship. They were recreation room of the New York Hall, so that his Union successful in getting out only af­ Charles Garcia (left) and Lou Fisher held the Robin T.iwfl Brothers won't be kept waiting for that cup of coffee. ter telling the Consul they would responsible for failure to return stranded crewmen to States be forced to stowaway. •within reasonable length of time. Both lads, who had spent A considerable number of men more than a month trying to get tramH>ortation from Cape­ are on the beach in Capetown town. arrived in New York last week aboard the Marine now, Garcia said, trying hard, Arrow. SS STEEL CHEMIST Broadway, New York, N. Y. and but apparently in vain, to be re­ (Volage No.'3) may be called for there. turned to this country. Garcia set out to get transpor­ The new tack was successful and Ellis, Richard A., $10.60; Laws, tation to the U.S. The following crewmembers "WORSE IN DURBAN" Garcia and Fisher were soon Earl J., $10.60; Price, Frederick Every time a ship came in he homeward bound. have pay vouchers at the New "I understand the situation is L., $7.29; Cooke, Edwin F., $5.30; went down to see the company Orleans' Office of the Isthmian UNION ADVISES Stansell, Ralph C., $4.24; Mahood, even worse in Durban," he said. agent, the Consul and the Skip­ Steamship Company, covering "No matter how you plead Arthur L., $4.24; McLemore, At SIU Headquarters it wai per. Each time it was the same •disputed overtime later approved. Tommie D., $4.24; Fielder, Don with the company agent, the story. . No facilities for extra pointed out that men, stranded If not called for by August 20, L., $5.30; Oppenheimer, Charles Consul and Skippers of the ships abroad by illness or injury, whoi 1948, these vouchers will be for­ C., $5.30; Connell, Henry M., calling in Capetown," Garcia hands, he was told. experience unreasonable delays The Robin Kirk, Marine Run­ warded to the main office at 71 $1.06. charged, "it's always the same in obtaining transportation back ner and the Seton Hall Victory story—'no room.' " S. S. S. to the States should immediately "I learned on investigation, were among the several ships notify the Union of their plight, The following men have whose Skippers turned down however, that there was room." so that action can be taken on vouchers waiting at the Ore SS After he was given an okay by Garcia's pleas for passage. His this end. Co.. in Baltimore; the Capetown doctor on May 27, experiences were shared by Fish­ SS Marymar: W. Donaldson, Brother Garcia, who was er. BALTIMORE 14 Norih Gay St. 3 hrs; F. Christy, h.hrs.; E. Daaboard the Robin Hood as OUer William Reatz, Agent Calvert 4539 DESPERATE vito, 2 hrs,; K. McWilliams, 2 when it left New York Feb. 16, BOSTON 276 State St. When the Marine Arrow called suffered head injuries when Walter Siekmann, Agent BowUoin 44SS hrs.; H. Bers, 2 hrs,; M. Doucette, at Capetown, both Garcia and struck by a boiler plate as it GALVESTON SOSMi—23ril St. 2 hrs.; T. Benson, 2 hrs.; R. Keltli Alaop, Agent Phone 2-8448 Ewing, 2 hrs.; C. Johnston, 1 hr.; Fisher were desperate after a was being prepared for repacking' MOBILE 1 Sonth Lawrence St. month of futile attempts to get in Mombassa. G. Kosch, 23 hrs. Cat Tanner, Agent Phone 2-1784 home. Despite this, the Skipper SS Portmar: H. Fowler, 1 hr. He was removed to a hospital; NEW ORLEANS 823 Bienville St. said there was no room on the and remained seven days, be-E.Sheppard. Agent Magnolia 6112.6112 A A NEW YORK 61 Beaver St. Arrow for them. fore returning to the ship. Dur­ GEORGE ARNOLD, MM Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 (Continued from Page 1) Both men decided then and ing the trip to Capetown he suf-f Transportationmoney due you NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. men was the feeling that he there that if the situation con­ fared frequent dizzy spells and<l Ben Reel, Agent Phone 4-1083 from the LST Boat Highway 16 tinued they might be in Cape­ upon arrival in port, the com-^ PHILAOELPHU...614-16 No. I3th St. has been collected and is being should be consistent. Uoyd Gardner, Agent Poplar 6-1217 held in the Milwaukee Hall. The SIU maintains that the town for months longer. They pany doctor recommended he be'' SAN FRANCISCO 105 Market St. maritime industry is certainly told the Consul they would at­ taken off the ship. i Steve Cardullo, Agent Douglae 2-5475 more vital today than it has been tempt to stowaway, if they did He was under the doctor's care t SAN JUAN, P.R 282 Ponce de Leon at any other period—^from both not get out on the Marine Arrow. from April 27 to June 29, when Sal CoUi, Agent San Juan 2-5096 SAVANNAH 220 East Bay St the economic and national de­ It was then that the Consul he left aboard the Marine Arrow. ALFREDO RIGS Charles Starling, Agent Phone 3-1728 fense standpoints. showed considerable concern, ac­ Garcia who hails from Ohio, TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. You can obtain your Union President Truman should be cording to Garcia, and brought has been a member of the SIU . R. H. Hall, Agent Phone M.1323 book, which you left aboard the consistent, therefore, and follow pressure on the Arrow's Skipper. for more than three years. ( HEADQUARTERS. .81 Beaver St., N.YX:. HAnover 2-2784 SS Suzanne, on the Sixth Deck through with exemptions for the of the New York Hall. Your men who are t'he backbone of the SECRETARY-TREASURER clothes are at the Bull Line's industry, the Union holds. It is Paul Hall ,New York office at 115 Broad President Truman alone who has DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION Lindsey Williams Street. The SEAFARERS LOG as the official publication of the Sea­ full power to direct the move -ASSIST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS farers International Union is available to all members who wish ; i- i- i' suggested by the SIU. Robert Matthews -J. P. Shuler to have it sent to their home free of charge for the enjoyment of J. BOGARD, AB Joseph Volpian MUST ACT NOW! their families and themselves when ashore. If you desire to have ' Your personal effects, taken the LOG sent to you each week address cards are on hand at every Pointing to the need for im­ from the SS Besemer Victory SUP SIU branch for this purpose. mediate action by the President, in Los Angeles, have been left HONOLULU 16 Merchant St. However, for those who are at sea or at a distance from a SIU ' con­ Phone 5-8777 with Sudden and Christenson, the SIU communication hall, the LOG reproduces below the form used to request the liOG, '• PORTLAND... 111 W. Burnsido St. company agents, in San' Fran­ cluded with the cliarge that: • Beacon 4336 cisco. "Failure to act now may later which you can fill out, detach and send to: SEAFARERS LOG, 51 RICHMOND, Calif .257 5lh St. prove to be of irreparable dam­ Beaver Street, New York 4 ,N. Y. t, t. S, Phone 2590 SAN FRANCISCO 59 Clay St. Will S. E. Watkins, Bosun, age to our national welfare." PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION Douglas 2-6475 Willam Duffy, AB, F. K. Coun­ Individual messages from Sea­ SEATTLE 86 Seneca St. tryman, AB and Phillip Kerr, farers and their families have To the Editor: Main 0290 been pouring into Washington, WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd. Pumpman, on the SS J. J. Coney I would like the SEAFARERS LOG mailed to the similarly urging presidential and Terminal 4-3I3I on April 7, 1^47, when Lorence Murphy, OS, was killed in an congressional action in recogniz­ address below: accident, please contact Albert ing the wartime, and present BUFFALO 10 Exchange St. Michelson, attorney for mother service of seamen to the nation. Cleveland 7391' of Lorence Murphy, Russ Build­ Release of the SIU telegram in CHICAGO, lU.. .V...32ei East 92nd St. all Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports ing, S.F., YUkon 6-6818. Street Address Phone: Essex 2410 has swelled the volume' of ap­ CLEVELAND 2602 Carroll St. peals to the President for im­ Main 0147 BOB GRISHAM State City DETROIT 1038 Third St. mediate action. Your seabag has been left at Cadillac 0887 Indications point to consider­ the New Orleans SIU HaU. Signed DULUTH.... 531 W. MichigBn St. able support for the SIU view­ & » £ Malrosa 4110 point by many sections of the FRANK SNYDER TOLEDO 815 Summit St. Book No Garfield 2112 Get in touch with the San organized labor mo v e m e n t throughout the country. Francisco A&G GiOtiee. MONEY DUE SiU HRLLS SItJ, A&G District SIU Asks Tiliinan To Draft-Exempt Wartime Seamen NOTICE! Notice To All SIU Members Gt. Lakes District a;;j, �Fage Sixteen W." mm SEAFARERS LOG Fridajf. July- 30. 1048 'Mutiny'CrewBestSkipper Ever Had • On July 17, the U.S. Navy destroyer George E. McKenzie drew alongside the SS William Carson, a 7,000-ton South Atlantic Steamship lines freighter, in the At­ lantic Ocean somewhere between Portugal and the Azores. A 10-man boarding party climbed gingerly up the Carson's ladder. The commanding officer asked the Chief Mate: "Do you know why we're here?" "No," said the Chief Mate. Neither did any other Carson crewmember. "We had reports of a mutiny on this ship," the CO said. That was the first the Carson men had heard of it, though for four days Amer­ ican newspapers had screamed the rumor in front-page headlines. The report wa< the result of an SOS sent out by the radio operator, who then jumped overboard. These photos were' taken by a LOG cameraman who went aboard with a Union Patrolman when the Carson docked in New York this week. iiisiiSiSiK ^ i + u "• OS-' ,» , • V. >s iiiiifiisiiiisiai ' ' ' ^ : ^ ' i ' ii i.' ^ <i. /• ' ' '''iiliiiiiiiiiiiilliiiilil ' Seafarer B. Harrison, the Carson Bosun who was mak­ ing his second trip, was stand­ ing by the ladder when the Navy party boarded the "mu­ tinous" ship, and asked for the Skipper. Like every other crewman, Harrison was dumb­ founded by the "mutiny" re­ port. Sample of genial atmosphere and brotherly spirit which crew said prevailed throughout voyage is shown in this photo taken in crew's messroom. >.> >: I!' Catching up with the latest Union news and details of the Carson "mutiny" they knew nothing about. Seafarers in photo right read the LOGs brought aboard by Patrolman Purcell. Deeply engrossed (left to right) are Anthony Poddiford, Oiler; Lee D. Biggs, Night Cook and Baker, and Marvin Oliver. Oiler. All hail from Georgia. When Biggs called his girl in Atlanta after the ship's axrival. he was suprised to learn she thought he was in the hoosegow. "How come." he asked. "Well, after that 'mutiny* we read about, we thought we wouldn't be hearing from you for awhile, especially after they had to call out the warships to get you," came the reply. 'J i Chief Mate R. E. Burnett (above) agreed fully with the Carson's Captain Braithwaite. when he said. 'The crew is one of the best I ever sailed with." Both Mate and Skipper hoped crew would stay with them as long as the Carson sailed. Burnett is a former SIU man. New York Patrolman Jimmy Purcell (left) lines things up and checks books of waiting members preparatory to payoff. The capable Carson crew was ably represented by these shipboard Delegates. Seated (leitto right) : Clark Medley. Jr.. Deck; C. O. Stroud, Engine: standing (left to right) : O. F. Martin, Ship s Delegate, and E. J. Neal, Stewards. All Departments were manned by fullbookmen. ' ^ J � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource July 30, 1948 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. X, No. 31 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SIU BACKS ILA PUERTO RICO STRIKE SIU TERMS OPERATORS WAGE OFFER INADEQUATE TO MEET PRICE RISE SIU ASKS TRUMAN TO DRAFT-EXEMPT WARTIME SEAMEN NEW DISPATHER IN TAMPA HAS GOOD SIU RECORD REGISTRATIN RULES DUE AT NEXT MEETING MUTINOUS /- JUST BEST CREW EVER SIU TURNS DOWN OPERATORS' OFFER AS INADEQUATE WHAT THE UNION OWES THE MEMBERSHIP SAN FRANCISCO BRANCH KEPT BUSU BY SHIPPING AND HUNT FOR HALL MOBILE EXPECTS FLOUR SHIPMETS TO BOOST PORT IMPROVED SHIPPING SHOULD REDUCE NY LISTS NEW ORLEANS SHIPPING RUNS INTO SLOWDOWN GALVESTON SHIPPINH HOLDS SPURT,BUT RETURN TO NORMAL SEEN DUE SIU PUT ON SPOT WHEN MEMBERS REFUSE JOBS SAN FRANCISCO IS A SEAMEN'S TOWN BROTHER OVERLOOKS DANGERS IN SUGGESTING SEAFARERS START A VERTERANS ORGANIZATION MC FAVORS DRAFT EXEMPTION FOR MEN WITH WAR SERVICE NY OFFERING 'EQUIVALENCY' HS DIPLOMA BROTHER SUGGEST MORE CONTRACT CLARIFACTIONS INJURED SEAMEN SAY ROBIN LINE HELD UP RETURN TO THE STATES SIU ASKS TRUMAN TO DRAFT-EXEMPT WARTIME SEAMEN Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 07/30/1948 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1948 Periodicals Seafarers Log